[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 71 (Monday, April 14, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20819-20824]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08302]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0227; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-211-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-11,
which applies to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company Model L-1011 series airplanes. AD 95-26-11
currently requires inspections to detect cracking of the fittings that
attach the aft pressure bulkhead to the fuselage stringers, inspections
to detect cracking of the fittings and of the splice tab of the aft
pressure bulkhead, and corrective actions if necessary. Since we issued
AD 95-26-11, we have determined that the fittings at stringer
attachments to the upper region of the aft pressure bulkhead are
subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD), which could result in
cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead. This proposed AD would reduce
the compliance time; add inspections for cracking of certain aft
fuselage skin panels; add a structural modification; and also add a
post modification inspection program. We are proposing this AD to
prevent simultaneous failure of multiple stringer end fittings through
fatigue cracking at the aft pressure bulkhead, which could lead to
rapid decompression of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 29, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, L1011
Technical Support Center, Dept. 6A4M, Zone 0579, 86 South Cobb Drive,
Marietta, GA 30063-0579; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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-2014-
0227; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-
5554; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0227;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-211-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Structural fatigue damage is progressive. It begins as minute
cracks, and those cracks grow under the action of repeated stresses.
This can happen because of normal operational conditions and design
attributes, or because of isolated situations or incidents such as
material defects, poor fabrication quality, or corrosion pits, dings,
or scratches. Fatigue damage can occur locally, in small areas or
structural design details, or globally. Global fatigue damage is
general degradation of large areas of structure with similar structural
details and stress levels. Multiple-site damage is global damage that
occurs in a large structural element such as a single rivet line of a
lap splice joining two large skin panels. Global damage can also occur
in multiple elements such as adjacent frames or stringers. Multiple-
site-damage and multiple-element-damage cracks are typically too small
initially to be reliably detected with normal inspection methods.
Without intervention, these cracks will grow, and eventually compromise
the structural integrity of the airplane, in a condition known as WFD.
As an airplane ages, WFD will likely occur, and will certainly occur if
the airplane is operated long enough without any intervention.
    The FAA's WFD final rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) became
effective on January 14, 2011. The WFD rule requires certain actions to
prevent structural failure due to WFD throughout the operational life
of certain existing transport category airplanes and all of these
airplanes that will be certificated in the future. For existing and
future airplanes subject to the WFD rule, the rule requires that design
approval holders (DAHs) establish a limit of validity (LOV) of the
engineering data that support the structural maintenance program.
Operators affected by the WFD rule may not fly an airplane beyond its
LOV, unless an extended LOV is approved.
    The WFD rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) does not require
identifying and developing maintenance actions if the DAHs can show
that such actions are not necessary to prevent WFD before the airplane
reaches the LOV. Many LOVs, however, do depend on accomplishment of
future maintenance actions. As stated in the WFD rule, any maintenance
actions necessary to reach the LOV will be mandated by airworthiness
directives through separate rulemaking actions.
    In the context of WFD, this action is necessary to enable DAHs to
propose LOVs that allow operators the longest operational lives for
their airplanes, and still ensure that WFD will not occur. This
approach allows for an implementation strategy that provides
flexibility to DAHs in determining the timing of service information
development (with FAA approval), while providing operators with
certainty regarding the LOV applicable to their airplanes.
    On December 18, 1995, we issued AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60
FR 66870, December 27, 1995), for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011 series airplanes. AD
95-26-11 requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the
fittings that attach the aft pressure bulkhead to the fuselage
stringers, repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the fittings
and of the splice tab of the aft pressure bulkhead, and corrective
actions if necessary. AD 95-26-11 was prompted by the results of the
visual inspections performed in accordance with AD 95-18-52; the
inspection results indicated that the visual inspections were
inadequate to detect fatigue cracking. AD 95-26-11 superseded AD 95-18-
52, Amendment 39-9366 (60 FR 47465, September 13, 1995).

Actions Since AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27,
1995) Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870,
December 27, 1995), we have determined that the fittings at stringer
attachments to the upper region of the aft pressure bulkhead are
subject to WFD. If cracks in the stringer end fittings remain
undetected, the cracks will propagate until the end fitting is severed.
The load in the severed fitting redistributes to the adjacent fittings
and, if those fittings have undetected cracks, the increased load will
cause those cracks to propagate at a faster rate than the first
fitting. This process continues until there are multiple damaged
fittings adjacent to one another at which point the membrane and
discontinuity loads in the aft pressure dome are redistributed to the
fuselage skin by shear-bending of the vertical leg of the aft pressure
bulkhead ring inner and outer tee caps. This bending induces a
circumferential fatigue crack in the tee cap vertical leg. Once this
crack reaches its critical length, the result is a rapid decompression
of the airplane during flight.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated

May 31, 2013. This service bulletin describes, among other things,
procedures for the following actions.
     For airplanes with a large (47-inch-wide) aft passenger
door, a borescope inspection for cracking of the end fittings at
stringer locations 12, 13, 53, and 54.
     For airplanes with a large aft passenger door, an eddy
current surface scan (ECSS) inspection for cracking of the left and
right aft fuselage skin panels and related investigative and corrective
action. The related investigative actions include bolt hole eddy
current (BHEC), ECSS, and borescope inspections. The corrective actions
include repairs.
     For all airplanes, a structural modification consisting of
removing and replacing all stringer end fittings at stringers 1 through
14, and 52 through 64. This modification is preceded by an ECSS
inspection to detect cracking of the lower (or inner) surface of the
upper bonded splice tab of the bulkhead assembly; and a BHEC inspection
for cracking of the six fastener holes in the inner tee cap forward
flange.
     For all airplanes, a repetitive post-structural
modification inspection program consisting of the inspections and, if
necessary, the related investigative and corrective actions, specified
in paragraph (e) of AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870,
December 27, 1995); and end fitting and skin panel inspections, and the
related investigative and corrective actions mentioned previously if
necessary.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 95-26-11,
Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995). This proposed AD
would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between this AD and the Service Information.''

Change to AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27,
1995)

    Since AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27,
1995) was issued, the AD format has been revised, and certain
paragraphs have been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding
paragraph identifiers have changed in this proposed AD, as listed in
the following table:

                      Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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Requirement in  AD 95-26-11,  amendment 39-  Corresponding  requirement
  9469  (60 FR 66870,  December 27, 1995)       in this  proposed AD
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paragraph (a).............................  paragraph (g).
paragraph (c).............................  paragraph (h).
paragraph (d).............................  paragraph (i).
paragraph (e).............................  paragraph (j).
paragraph (f).............................  paragraph (l).
paragraph (g).............................  paragraph (m).
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Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Although Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated
May 31, 2013, specifies that operators may contact the manufacturer for
disposition of certain repair conditions, this proposed AD would
require operators to repair those conditions in accordance with a
method approved by the FAA.

Explanation of Compliance Time

    The compliance time for the modification specified in this proposed
AD for addressing WFD was established to ensure that discrepant
structure is modified before WFD develops in airplanes. Standard
inspection techniques cannot be relied on to detect WFD before it
becomes a hazard to flight. We will not grant any extensions of the
compliance time to complete any AD-mandated service bulletin related to
WFD without extensive new data that would substantiate and clearly
warrant such an extension.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 26 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                            Parts                               Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost         cost      Cost per product          operators
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Inspections [actions retained from  23 work-hours x $85         $0  $1,955 per inspection  $50,830 per
 AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469      per hour = $1,955               cycle.                 inspection cycle.
 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995)].  per inspection cycle.
Inspections and modification [new   185 work[dash]hours x   $6,750  $22,475..............  $584,350.
 proposed action].                   $85 per hour =
                                     $15,725.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                     Action                                   Labor cost               Parts cost      product
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Replacement of one fitting.....................  16 work-hour x $85 per hour =               $250        $1,610
                                                  $1,360.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the other on-condition actions specified in this
proposed AD.

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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]

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2. Amend Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-11,
Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995), and adding the
following new AD:

Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company:
Docket No. FAA-2014-0227; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-211-AD.

 (a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by May 29, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870,
December 27, 1995).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-
1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 airplanes, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that the fittings at
stringer attachments to the upper region of the aft pressure
bulkhead are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are
issuing this AD to prevent simultaneous failure of multiple stringer
end fittings through fatigue cracking at the aft pressure bulkhead,
which could lead to rapid decompression of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Detailed Visual Inspection

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (a) of AD
95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995), with
no changes. Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking
of the fittings that attach the aft pressure bulkhead to the
fuselage stringers (hereinafter referred to as ``fittings'') at
stringers 1 through 10 (right side) and at stringers 56 through 64
(left side), at the later of the times specified in either paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles; or
    (2) Within the next 25 flight cycles or 10 days after September
28, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95-18-52, Amendment 39-9366 (60
FR 47465, September 13, 1995)), whichever occurs earlier.

(h) Retained Corrective Action for Cracked Fitting

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (c) of AD
95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995), with
no changes. If any cracked fitting is detected during the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight,
accomplish the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this
AD.
    (1) Replace the cracked fitting with a new fitting, or with a
serviceable fitting on which a detailed visual inspection has been
performed previously to detect cracking and that has been found to
be free of cracks.
    (2) Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking in
the radius at the lower end of the vertical leg of the bulkhead T-
shaped frame between the stringer locations on either side of the
stringer having the cracked fitting. If any cracked T-shaped frame
is detected: Before further flight, repair in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA.

(i) Retained Repetitive Fitting Inspections

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (d) of AD
95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995), with
no changes. Repeat the inspections and other necessary actions
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD at intervals not to
exceed 1,800 flight cycles or 3,000 flight hours, whichever occurs
earlier, until paragraph (j) of this AD is accomplished.

(j) Retained Eddy Current Surface Scan (ECSS) Inspections, and Related
Investigative and Corrective Actions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (e) of AD
95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995), with
revised compliance times specified in paragraph (k) of this AD,
exclusion of an ECSS inspection for certain airplanes, and new
service information. Except as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD:
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD,
accomplish the requirements of paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this
AD. Repeat the ECSS inspections thereafter at the compliance time
specified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Accomplishment of the ECSS
inspection constitutes terminating action for the repetitive
inspection requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (1) Perform an ECSS inspection to detect cracking of the
fittings at stringers 1 through 14 (right side) and at stringers 52
through 64 (left side), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105,
Revision 1, dated November 17, 1995; or Lockheed L-1011 Service
Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013; except for
airplanes with a large (47-inch-wide) aft passenger door, an ECSS
inspection of stringers 12, 13, 53, and 54 is not required by this
paragraph. Except as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD, if any
cracking is detected, prior to further flight, replace the fitting
with a new fitting without pilot holes, rework the fitting, and
perform various follow-on actions (i.e., bolt hole eddy current,
ECSS, and borescope inspections; and repair) of the inner and outer
tee caps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 1, dated
November 17, 1995; or Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105,
Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013, except as required by paragraph (p)
of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Lockheed
L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013,
for accomplishing the actions required by this paragraph.
    (2) Perform an ECSS inspection to detect cracking of the lower
(or inner) surface of the

upper bonded splice tab of the bulkhead assembly at stringers 1
through 14 (right side) and at stringers 52 through 64 (left side),
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed L-
1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 1, dated November 17,
1995; or Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3,
dated May 31, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only
Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May
31, 2013, for accomplishing the actions required by this paragraph.
    (i) Except as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD, if any
cracking is detected at the upper bonded splice tab, repair in
accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA.
    (ii) Except as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD, if any
cracking is detected at a fastener, prior to further flight, perform
a bolt hole eddy current (BHEC) inspection to detect cracking of the
forward flange of the inner tee cap, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-
53-105, Revision 1, dated November 17, 1995; or Lockheed L-1011
Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013. If any
cracking is detected, prior to further flight, repair in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed L-1011 Service
Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 1, dated November 17, 1995; or
Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May
31, 2013, except as required by paragraph (p) of this AD. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin
093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013, for accomplishing the
actions required by this paragraph.

(k) Revised Compliance Times for Paragraph (j) of This AD

    (1) Do the initial inspections required by paragraph (j) of this
AD at the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and
(k)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles, or
within 30 days after January 11, 1996 (the effective date of AD 95-
26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995)),
whichever occurs later.
    (ii) At the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(k)(1)(ii)(A) and (k)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD.
    (A) Before the accumulation of 13,875 total flight cycles.
    (B) Within 365 days or 1,000 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
    (2) Repeat the inspections specified in paragraph (j) of this AD
within 2,500 flight cycles after accomplishing the most recent
inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, and repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,750 flight
cycles.

(l) Retained Inspection Deferral for Paragraph (j) of This AD

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995).
Accomplishment of the initial ECSS inspections required by paragraph
(j) of this AD may be deferred to a date within 120 days after
January 11, 1996 (the effective date of date of AD 95-26-11,
Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995)), provided that,
in the interim, a visual inspection as specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD is accomplished within 30 days after January 11, 1996 (the
effective date of date of AD 95-26-11), and repeated thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 50 flight cycles. Once the ECSS inspections
begin, the visual inspections may be terminated.

(m) Retained Inspection Deferral With Revised Compliance Time and New
Deferral

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
95-26-11, Amendment 39-9469 (60 FR 66870, December 27, 1995), with a
revised compliance time, service information, and a new deferred
action.
    (1) If two or more adjacent fittings on both sides of the
cracked fittings or bonded splice tabs/fasteners are determined to
be free of cracks by the ECSS inspection required by paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, repeat the ECSS inspection of the
adjacent fittings thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight
cycles until the cracked fittings or splice tabs/fasteners are
replaced or repaired, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105,
Revision 1, dated November 17, 1995; or Lockheed L-1011 Service
Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013. At the
applicable time specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i) and (m)(1)(ii) of
this AD: Replace the cracked fitting and/or splice tab/fasteners, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed L-1011
Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 1, dated November 17, 1995; or
Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May
31, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Lockheed L-
1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013,
for accomplishing the actions required by this paragraph.
    (i) For any crack found before the effective date of this AD:
Within 2,500 flight cycles after finding the crack.
    (ii) For any crack found on or after the effective date of this
AD: Within 1,750 flight cycles after finding the crack, but no later
than before the accumulation of 20,800 total flight cycles.
    (2) If two or more adjacent fittings on both sides of the
cracked fittings or bonded splice tabs/fasteners are determined to
be free of cracks by the ECSS inspection required by paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, the follow-on inspection (i.e., bolt
hole eddy current, ECSS, and borescope inspections) of the inner and
outer tee caps required by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD may also be
deferred until the cracked fittings are replaced as required by
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, but no later than before the
accumulation of 20,800 total flight cycles.

(n) New Repetitive Borescope Inspections of Certain End Fittings and
Corrective Actions

    For airplanes with a large (47-inch-wide) aft passenger door: At
the later of the times specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of
this AD, do a borescope inspection for cracking of the stringer end
fittings at stringer locations 12, 13, 53, and 54; and do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service
Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013; except as
specified in paragraph (p) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight, except
as provided by paragraph (q) of this AD. Repeat the inspection of
the stringer end fittings thereafter at intervals not to exceed
1,750 flight cycles until the actions required by paragraph (r) of
this AD have been done.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 13,875 total flight cycles.
    (2) Within 365 days or 1,000 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier.

(o) New Repetitive Borescope Inspections of Fuselage Skin Panels

    For airplanes with a large (47-inch-wide) aft passenger door: At
the later of the times specified in paragraphs (o)(1) and (o)(2) of
this AD, do an ECSS inspection for cracking of the left and right
aft fuselage skin panels; and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-53-105,
Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013; except as specified in paragraph (p)
of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection of the aft
fuselage skin panels thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,750
flight cycles until the actions required by paragraph (q) of this AD
have been done.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 13,875 total flight cycles.
    (2) Within 365 days or 1,000 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

(p) New Service Information Exception

    If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this
AD, and Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May
31, 2013, specifies contacting Lockheed for appropriate action:
Before further flight, repair the cracking in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA. As of the
effective date of this AD, for a repair method to be approved by the
Manager, Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph, the Manager's
approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.

(q) New Deferral

    (1) If two or more adjacent fittings on both sides of the
cracked fittings or bonded splice tabs/fasteners are determined to
be free of cracks by the ECSS inspection required by paragraph (o)
of this AD, repeat the ECSS inspection of the adjacent fittings
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight cycles until the
cracked fittings or splice tabs/fasteners are replaced or repaired,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed L-
1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31, 2013.
Within 1,750 flight cycles after finding the crack, but no later
than before the accumulation of 20,800 total flight cycles, replace
the cracked fitting and/or splice tab/

fasteners, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Lockheed L-1011 Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May
31, 2013.
    (2) If two or more adjacent fittings on both sides of the
cracked fittings or bonded splice tabs/fasteners are determined to
be free of cracks by the ECSS inspection required by paragraph (o)
of this AD, the related investigative actions (inspections of the
inner and outer tee caps) required by paragraph (n) of this AD may
also be deferred until the cracked fittings are replaced as required
by paragraph (q)(1) of this AD, but no later than before the
accumulation of 20,800 total flight cycles.

(r) New Pre-structural Modification Inspections and Structural
Modification

    Before the accumulation of 20,800 total flight cycles: Do the
applicable actions specified in paragraphs (r)(1) and (r)(2) of this
AD.
    (1) Perform pre-structural modification inspections by doing the
actions required by paragraphs (j), (n), and (o) of this AD.
    (2) Perform a structural modification of the aft pressure
bulkhead by removing and replacing all stringer end fittings with
new or refurbished fittings at stringers 1 through 14, and 52
through 64, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated May 31,
2013.

(s) New Post-structural Modification Repetitive Inspections

    Within 13,875 flight cycles after performing the actions
required by paragraph (r)(2) of this AD: Do the actions specified in
paragraphs (j), (n), and (o) of this AD, and repeat thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 13,875 flight cycles.

(t) No Reporting Requirement

    Although Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-53-105, Revision 3, dated
May 31, 2013, referenced in this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.

(u) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(v) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
L1011 Technical Support Center, Dept. 6A4M, Zone 0579, 86 South Cobb
Drive, Marietta, GA 30063-0579; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 770-494-
5445; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 4, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0312; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-159-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR Airplanes; and
Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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

    This [Brazilian] AD results from reports of cracking in the
firewall of the auxiliary power unit (APU). This AD is being issued
to detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the fuselage and empennage in the event that

a fire penetrates through the firewall of the APU.
* * * * *
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 3, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), Technical
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--
12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos--SP--BRASIL; telephone +55 12
3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12 3927-7546; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.flyembraer.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0312;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-159-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC),
which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
Airworthiness Directive 2010-06-03R1, dated September 20, 2010
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    This [Brazilian] AD results from reports of cracking in the
firewall of the auxiliary power unit (APU). This AD is being issued
to detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the fuselage and empennage in the event that
a fire penetrates through the firewall of the APU.
* * * * *
The required actions include repetitive detailed inspections for
cracking of the rearward and forward face of the APU firewall, and
repair if necessary. You may obtain further information by examining
the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Embraer has issued Service Bulletin 145-53-0062, Revision 06, dated
August 11, 2010; Subjects 5-20-47 and 5-20-57 of Chapter 5 of the
EMBRAER EMB145 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Part II, AMM-145/1124,
Revision 53, dated October 28, 2010; and Chapter 53-32-13, Rear
Fuselage II--APU Firewall--Repairs, of the EMBRAER EMB135, ERJ140,
EMB145, Structural Repair Manual SRM-145/1142, Revision 43, dated
December 1, 2010. The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 668 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $113,560, or $170 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 10 work-hours and require parts costing $10,060 for a cost
of $10,910 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations

for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that
is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking
action.

Regulatory Findings

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER): Docket No. FAA-
2011-0312; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-159-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by June 3, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and
Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes;
certificated in any category; equipped with titanium auxiliary power
unit (APU) firewall part number (P/N) 145-47494-401, 145-26850-401,
145-26850-601, or 145-47494-403.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53:
Fuselage.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    This [Brazilian] AD results from reports of cracking in the
firewall of the auxiliary power unit (APU). This AD is being issued
to detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the fuselage and empennage in the event that
a fire penetrates through the firewall of the APU.
* * * * *

Compliance

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

Actions

    (g) Within 3,300 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the rearward and
forward face of the APU firewall, including its attachment to the
fuselage, removing neither the structural reinforcements nor the
dampers, in accordance with Task 05-20-47-200-801-A (aft of rear
pressure bulkhead) and Task 05-20-57-200-801-A (tail cone fairing)
of Chapter 5 of EMBRAER EMB145 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Part II,
AMM-145/1124, Revision 53, dated October 28, 2010.
    (1) If no cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 6,600 flight hours, until the terminating
action specified in paragraph (h) of this AD has been accomplished.
    (2) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair in
accordance with Chapter 53-32-13, Rear Fuselage II--APU Firewall--
Repairs, of the EMBRAER EMB135, ERJ140, EMB145, Structural Repair
Manual SRM-145/1142, Revision 43, dated December 1, 2010; or in
accordance with a method approved by the FAA, International Branch,
ANM-116, or Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) (or its delegated agent). Within 6,600 flight hours after
doing the repair, do the inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD and repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 6,600 flight hours, until the terminating action specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD has been accomplished.

    Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation or
assembly to detect damage, failure or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate access procedures may be required.''

Optional Terminating Action

    (h) Replacing the APU firewall having P/N 145-47494-401, 145-
26850-401, 145-26850-601, or 145-47494-403, with a new APU firewall
having P/N 145-47494-607, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0062, Revision 06,
dated August 11, 2010, terminates the repetitive inspections
required in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.

Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

    (i) Actions done before the effective date of this AD, in
accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in table 1
of this AD, are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD.

                                        Table 1--Credit Service Bulletins
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     EMBRAER Service Bulletin--                    Revision--                              Dated--
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145-53-0062.........................  05..................................  May 20, 2008.
145-53-0062.........................  04..................................  November 23, 2007.
145-53-0062.........................  03..................................  September 21, 2007.
145-53-0062.........................  02..................................  January 25, 2006.
145-53-0062.........................  01..................................  October 28, 2005.
145-53-0062.........................  Original............................  July 29, 2005.
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FAA AD Differences

    Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows:
    (1) The MCAI AD does not specify how to do the inspection for
cracking. This AD requires doing a detailed inspection of the
rearward and forward face of the APU firewall, including its
attachment to the fuselage, in accordance with Task 05-20-47-200-
801-A (aft of rear pressure bulkhead) and Task 05-20-57-200-801-A
(tail cone fairing) of Chapter 5 of EMBRAER EMB145 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, Part II, AMM-145/1124, Revision 53, dated
October 28, 2010.
    (2) Where Subjects 5-20-47 and 5-20-57 of Chapter 5 of the
EMBRAER EMB145 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Part II, AMM-145/1124,
Revision 53, dated October 28, 2010, specify an internal general
visual inspection, this AD requires a detailed inspection.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (j) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Todd
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Information may be e-mailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

Related Information

    (k) Refer to MCAI ANAC Airworthiness Directive 2010-06-03R1,
dated September 20, 2010; EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0062,
Revision 06, dated August 11, 2010; Subjects 5-20-47 and 5-20-57 of
Chapter 5 of the EMBRAER EMB145 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Part
II, AMM-145/1124, Revision 53, dated October 28, 2010; and Chapter
53-32-13, Rear Fuselage II--APU Firewall--Repairs, of the EMBRAER
EMB135, ERJ140, EMB145, Structural Repair Manual SRM-145/1142,
Revision 43, dated December 1, 2010; for related information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 12, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Seventh Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 227, Standards of
Navigation Performance

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

ACTION: Meeting Notice of RTCA Special Committee 227, Standards of
Navigation Performance.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the
seventh meeting of the RTCA Special Committee 227, Standards of
Navigation Performance.

DATES: The meeting will be held September 9-13, 2013 from 9:00 a.m.-
5:00 p.m. Contact Dave Nakamura by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RTCA, 1150 18th Street NW.,
Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The RTCA Secretariat, 1150 18th Street
NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036, or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>
or<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or Web site at http://www.rtca.org. In addition, Jennifer Iversen may be contacted directly
at email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is
hereby given for a meeting of Special Committee 227. The agenda will
include the following:

September 9-13, 2013

 Welcome/Introductions/Administrative Remarks
 Agenda Overview
 Review Committee Status and Revised TORs
     Datacom Situation and Implications to SC227
     Discussion, as appropriate
 Work Program for the Week
     MASPS, Monday-Tuesday
     MOPS, Wednesday-Friday
 Plenary Review/Discussion--MASPS/MOPS
     Planned Work Schedule
     9:00AM to 4:00PM each day
 Technical Requirements Breakout Session (Everyday as
appropriate)
 Other Business
 Adjourn

    Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space
availability. With the approval of the chairman, members of the public
may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present
statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may
present a written statement to the committee at any time.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 14, 2013.
Paige Williams,
Management Analyst, NextGen, Business Operations Group, Federal
Aviation Administration.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-57221; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2008-11]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending Fees
Applicable to Certain Exchange Traded Funds and Rebates for Tape B
Securities

January 29, 2008.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (``Act'') and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on January 16, 2008, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``Exchange'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule
change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have
been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the
proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and
Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposal effective
upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this
notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested
persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange, through its wholly-owned subsidiary NYSE Arca
Equities, proposes to amend the section of its Schedule of Fees and
Charges for

Exchange Services (the ``Fee Schedule'') that applies to: (1) Orders
submitted to the Exchange by ETP Holders \5\ for (i) equity securities
listed on the American Stock Exchange, LLC or any regional securities
exchange (``Tape B Securities'') or (ii) Exchange Traded Funds
(``ETFs'') listed on the New York Stock Exchange, LLC (``NYSE''); and
(2) fees assessed by the Exchange for certain connectivity
applications. While changes to the Fee Schedule pursuant to this
proposal are effective upon filing, this filing applies the changes
retroactively to January 1, 2008. The text of the proposed rule change
is available at the Exchange, the Commission's Public Reference Room,
and on the Exchange's Internet Web site at http://www.nyse.com.

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

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

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

1. Purpose
    The purpose of this proposed rule change is to amend the relevant
section of its Fee Schedule that applies to rebates provided to ETP
Holders that submit orders which provide liquidity on NYSE Arca
Equities for equity securities listed on the American Stock Exchange,
LLC, or any regional stock exchange, commonly referred to as Tape B
Securities. Currently, ETP Holders must qualify to receive the rebates
for Tape B Securities by meeting criteria specified within the Fee
Schedule. These criteria, based on trade volume submitted to NYSE Arca
Equities in Tape B securities by an ETP Holder, designate initial and
ongoing requirements in order for the ETP Holder to meet and maintain
their eligibility to receive the rebates. Paid monthly,\6\ the rebate
represents an estimated fifty percent (50%) of the tape revenue credit
received from the Consolidated Tape Association (``CTA'') by the
Exchange for the eligible transactions \7\ of Tape B securities
executed by the ETP Holder. Tape revenue received by the Exchange for
transactions submitted by ETP Holders that do not meet the eligibility
criteria for the Tape B rebates is not shared with such ETP Holders.
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    \6\ Although the rebates for Tape B securities are paid by the
Exchange to ETP Holders on a monthly basis, these revenues are
received by the Exchange from the CTA quarterly. As a result, the
Exchange provides an estimated monthly payment to ETP Holders for
eligible transactions submitted for Tape B securities based on
information available and/or previous monies received from the CTA.
    \7\ Rebates for Tape B securities are applicable to limit orders
submitted by ETP Holders that are residing in the NYSE Arca Equities
Book and that execute against inbound marketable orders.
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    As NYSE Arca Equities no longer believes such criteria, or limiting
the eligibility for such rebates, to be appropriate, the Exchange
proposes to remove the criteria in their entirety and provide fifty
percent (50%) of the estimated tape revenue credit to all ETP Holders
which submit limit orders for Tape B securities that provide liquidity
for the NYSE Arca Equities Book. Payment of the rebates will continue
on a monthly basis. While changes to the Fee Schedule pursuant to this
proposal will be effective upon filing, the changes will be implemented
retroactively to January 1, 2008 for billing purposes of the Exchange.
    With this filing, the Exchange also makes clarifying amendments to
the Fee Schedule to reflect the transfer of all ETFs previously listed
on the NYSE to NYSE Arca Equities. The transfer, announced by the NYSE
in 2007, was completed by its deadline of December 31, 2007. Therefore,
references to fees, credits or rebates specific to ETFs listed on the
NYSE are obsolete.
    Additionally, the current charge of $300 listed for subscription of
the RealTick[reg] financial software, operated by Townsend Analytics
(``TAL'') and offered to ETP Holders by the Exchange is not appropriate
in light of the various options that ETP Holders may select to receive.
Depending on the RealTick[reg] package an ETP Holder elects to receive,
the charge may be greater or lesser than the current listed charge of
$300. For this reason, NYSE Arca Equities proposes to clarify that all
fees assessed to an ETP Holder for each RealTick[reg] workstation to
which they subscribe shall be fees incurred by the Exchange from TAL,
for providing such services, and passed through to the ETP Holder.
There will be no change to the fees payable by ETP Holders for the use
of the RealTick[reg] software as a result of this amendment.
2. Statutory Basis
    The proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the
Act,\8\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) of
the Act,\9\ in particular, in that it is designed to provide for the
equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among
Exchange members and other persons using its facilities.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

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

    The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit,
comments on this proposed rule change.

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

    The foregoing proposed rule change is effective upon filing
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) \10\ of the Act and Rule 19b-
4(f)(2) \11\ thereunder because it establishes or changes a due, fee,
or other charge applicable only to a member imposed by the Exchange. At
any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the
Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the
Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public
interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act.
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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 e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-NYSEArca-2008-11 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

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

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2008-11. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,

all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room on official
business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such
filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File No. SR-NYSEArca-2008-11 and should be submitted on or before
February 26, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41442-41443]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0550]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Bay Village Independence Day Celebration; Lake Erie,
Bay Village, OH

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
Lake Erie, Bay Village, OH. This safety zone is intended to restrict
vessels from a portion of Lake Erie during the Bay Village Independence
Day Celebration fireworks display on July 4, 2016. This temporary
safety zone is necessary to protect mariners and vessels from the
navigational hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of
vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo (COTP).

DATES: This rule is effective from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on July 4,
2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0550 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
rulemaking, call or email LT Stephanie Pitts, Chief of Waterways
Management, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Cleveland; telephone
216-937-0128, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
E.O. Executive order
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency finds good cause that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) with respect to this rule because doing so would be
impracticable and contrary to the public interest. The final details
for this event were not provided to the Coast Guard until there was
insufficient time remaining before the event to publish an NPRM. Thus,
delaying the effective date of this rule to wait for a comment period
to run would be both impracticable and contrary to the public interest
because it would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect
spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with a fireworks
display.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard issues this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231.
On July 4, 2016, between 9:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m., a fireworks display
will be held on the shoreline of Lake Erie in Bay Village, OH, in the
vicinity of Cahoon Memorial Park. It is anticipated that numerous
vessels will be in the immediate vicinity of the launch point. The
Captain of the Port Buffalo has determined that potential hazards
associated with this fireworks display poses a significant risk to
public safety and property within a 560-foot radius of the launch
point. Such hazards include premature and accidental detonations of
fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling or burning debris.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on
July 4, 2016. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake Erie;
Bay Village, OH within a 560-foot radius of position 41[deg]29'23.9''
N. and 081[deg]55'44.5'' W. (NAD 83). The duration of the zone is
intended to ensure the safety of spectators and vessels during the Bay
Village Independence Day Celebration fireworks display. No vessel or
person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders (E.O.s) related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and E.O.s, and we discuss
First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    We conclude that this rule is not a significant regulatory action
because we anticipate that it will have minimal impact on the economy,
and will not: Interfere with other agencies; adversely alter the budget
of any grant or loan recipients; or raise any novel legal or policy
issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small
and enforced for a relatively short time. Also, the safety zone is
designed to minimize its impact on navigable waters. Under certain
conditions, vessels may still transit through the safety zone when
permitted by the Captain of the Port.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under E.O. 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in E.O. 13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under E.O. 13175,
Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because
it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian
tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between
the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has
implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule involves a safety zone lasting for one (1) hour that will prohibit
entry within a small area on Lake Erie. It is categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the
Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting
this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0550 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0550  Safety Zone; Bay Village Independence Day
Celebration; Lake Erie, Bay Village, OH.

    (a) This zone will encompass all waters of Lake Erie; Bay Village,
OH within a 560 foot radius of position 41[deg]29'23.9'' N. and
081[deg]55'44.5'' W. (NAD 83).
    (b) Enforcement period. This regulation will be enforced from 9:45
p.m. until 10:45 p.m. on July 4, 2016.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo
or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-
scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port
Buffalo is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act on his
behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone must contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port
Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel
16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of
the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: June 20, 2016.
B.W. Roche,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 99 (Friday, May 22, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29534]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0463]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Duwamish Waterway, Seattle, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Spokane Street Swing Bridge across
the Duwamish Waterway, mile 0.3, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is
necessary to enable timely completion of new electrical equipment. This
deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position for marine traffic.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. to Noon on June 1, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0463] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Steven M. Fischer, Thirteenth
Coast Guard District Bridge Administrator; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Seattle Department of Transportation
(SDOT) has requested a deviation from the operating schedule of Spokane
Street Swing Bridge to install new electrical equipment. SDOT chose
this date and time to coordinate a work day during a low tide to
minimize any impacts with waterway traffic. The Spokane Street Bridge
is located in the Duwamish Waterway, mile 0.3, at Seattle, WA, and
provides 55 feet of vertical clearance at center span, and 44 feet of
vertical clearance at the east and west sides of the navigation channel
while in the closed position. Vessels have unlimited vertical clearance
with the swing span in the fully open position. Vertical clearances are
referenced to mean high-water elevation.
    The deviation period is from 8 a.m. to Noon on June 1, 2015. The
deviation allows the Spokane Street Swing Bridge across the Duwamish
Waterway, mile 0.3, at Seattle, WA, to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position and need not open for maritime traffic from 8 a.m.
to Noon on June 1, 2015.
    The normal operating schedule for the bridge is in 33 CFR 117.1041,
which specifies that the draws of each bridge across the Duwamish
Waterway shall open on signal. The deviation period is effective from 8
a.m. to Noon on June 1, 2015, and allows the drawbridge to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position. Vessel traffic on the Duwamish
waterway consists of vessels ranging from small pleasure craft,
sailboats, small tribal fishing boats, and commercial tug and tow, and
mega yachts.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may
do so at any time, but are requested to transit at a minimum safe speed
with no wake for worker safety. The bridge will not be able to open for
emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their
transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 15, 2015.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-12434 Filed 5-21-15; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 236 (Tuesday, December 9, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73066-73067]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP15-19-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket
Authorization

    Take notice that on November 21, 2014, Columbia Gas Transmission,
LLC (Columbia), 5151 San Felipe, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas 77056 filed
in Docket No. CP15-19-000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections
157.205, 157.208 (b) and 157.210 of the Commission's regulations under
the Natural Gas Act for authorization to construct approximately 3.0
miles of 16-inch pipeline connected to its existing transmission system
and appurtenant facilities in Wayne County, West Virginia and Lawrence
County, Kentucky to provide 72,000 Dth per day of transportation
service to its customer Kentucky Power Company, all as more fully set
forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open
to public inspection.
    The filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov
using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last
three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, contact FERC at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-
free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding this Application should be directed to
James R. Downs, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs or S. Diane Neal,
Assistant General Counsel, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 5151 San
Felipe Suite 2500, Houston, TX 77056, by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
(713)386-3745, or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant
notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's
Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of
intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission's staff
may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under
the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest
is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall
be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for
protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after
the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be
treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of
the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter's will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with he Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenter's will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentary, will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right

to seek court review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a) (1) (iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site (www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link. Persons unable to file
electronically should submit original and 5 copies of the protest or
intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

    Dated: December 1, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 7016-006]

City of Hailey, Idaho; Notice of Application for Surrender of
License, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Proceeding: Application for surrender of exemption.
    b. Project No.: 7016-006.
    c. Date Filed: October 31, 2017.
    d. Licensee: City of Hailey, Idaho.
    e. Name of Project: Hailey Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the artesian Indian Creek
Springs, in Blaine County, Idaho.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Licensee Contact: Ms. Mariel Miller, Public Works Director, City
of Hailey, 115 Main Street South, Suite H, Hailey, ID 83333, Telephone:
(208) 788-4221.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Ashish Desai,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, interventions, and protests is 30
days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions
to intervene, protests and comments using the Commission's eFiling
system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at [email protected],<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-7016-006.
    k. Description of Project Facilities: The project consists of the
City of Hailey's groundwater collection and power production
facilities, including: (1) A spring collection system, comprising 10-
inch-diameter infiltration pipes and a collection box; (2) a 2.5-mile-
long, 12-inch-diameter penstock connecting the collection system to the
powerhouse; (3) a 700-foot-long, 18-inch-diameter steel penstock,
bifurcated from the water main; (4) a powerhouse containing one
generating unit rated at 56 kilowatts; and (5) an 800-foot-long,
underground transmission line. The City of Hailey sells project power
to Idaho Power.
    l. Description of Request: On August 24, 2017, the Commission
issued an Order Ruling on Declaration of Intention and Finding
Licensing Not Required for the project under docket number DI17-6-000
finding that a license or exemption for licensing is not required to
operate and maintain the project. As a result, the exemptee, the City
of Hailey, Idaho, has determined it would like to surrender the
exemption. No ground disturbance is associated with the proposed
surrender and project features will remain in place.
    m. This filing may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access
the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and
issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance,
call 1-866-208-3676 or email [email protected], for TTY, call
(202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and
reproduction in the Commission's Public Reference Room located at 888
First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202)
502-8371.
    n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    o. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.212 and .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    p. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title COMMENTS, PROTEST, or MOTION TO
INTERVENE as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions
to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and
otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments,
motions to intervene, or protests should relate to the surrender
application that is the subject of this notice. Agencies may obtain
copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any
protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative
of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an
intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to
the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a
particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document
on that resource agency. A copy of all other filings in reference to
this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons
listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
    q. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described proceeding. If any agency does not
file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be
presumed to have no comments.

    Dated: November 28, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-26034 Filed 12-1-17; 8:45 am]
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