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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP15-554-001; PF15-6-000]

Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Amendment to Application

    Take notice that on March 14, 2016, Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC
(ACP), 120 Tredgar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, filed an amendment
to its application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part
157 of the Commission's regulations requesting authorization to
install, construct, own, operate and maintain certain natural gas
pipeline facilities for its Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
    ACP's pending application seeks authorization of: (i) Approximately
564.1 miles of various diameter pipeline; (ii) three greenfield
compressor stations totaling 117,545 horsepower (HP) of compression;
and (iii) various appurtenant and auxiliary facilities designed to
transport up to approximately 1.5 million dekatherms per day (MMDth/d)
of natural gas. In the amendment, ACP proposes a major route change
near the Monongahela and George Washington National Forests that would
affect landowners in Randolph and Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia,
and Highland, Bath and Augustana Counties, Virginia. Other, smaller
route changes proposed in the amendment would affect landowners in
Randolph and Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia, Bath, Nelson and
Dinwiddie Counties, Virginia, and Cumberland and Johnston Counties,
North Carolina. The amended facilities would increase the total length
of the pipeline to 599.7 miles and compressor station HP from 40,715 HP
to 53,515 HP at the proposed Buckingham County, Virginia compressor
station, all as more fully described in the application.
    The filings 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, please contact FERC at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll
free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Any questions regarding ACP's or DTI's projects should be directed
to Angela Woolard, Gas Transmission Certificates, Dominion
Transmission, Inc., 701 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Within 90 days after the Commission issues a Notice of Amendment to
Application for the ACP, the

Commission staff will issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental
Review that will indicate the anticipated date for the Commission's
staff issuance of the final EIS analyzing ACP's amended proposal, as
well as Dominion Transmission, Inc.'s and Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC
and Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.'s associated proposals pending
in Docket Nos. CP15-555-000 and CP15-556-000, respectively. The
issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will also
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 final EIS.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 7 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order. At a future date, the
Commission will issue a Supplemental Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement that opens a supplemental scoping period
and announces procedures to solicit environmental comments on the
amended application. This Notice will be mailed to all parties on the
Commission's environmental mailing list for this docket.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link
at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2016.

    Dated: March 22, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2011-0083; Notice 1]

Michelin North America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of
Inconsequential Noncompliance

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Receipt of Petition.

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SUMMARY: Michelin North America, Inc.\1\ (MNA) has determined that
certain Michelin brand passenger car replacement tires, do not fully
comply with paragraph S5.5 \2\ of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) No. 139, New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles. MNA has
filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and
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    \1\ Michelin North America, Inc. is a New York corporation that
manufactures and imports motor vehicle replacement equipment.
    \2\ In its petition MNA states its belief that the subject tires
do not meet the load marking requirements of 49 CFR 571.139 S5.5(d).
However, the actual noncompliance is due to an error in the tire
size designation marking required by 49 CFR 571.139 S5.5(b) which
causes the load marking to appear to be incorrect.
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    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) (see implementing rule
at 49 CFR part 556), MNA has petitioned for an exemption from the
notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. chapter 301 on the
basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle
safety.
    This notice of receipt of MNA's petition is published under 49
U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or
other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.
    Tires involved: Affected are approximately 17,500 Michelin Primacy
MXV4 TL passenger car replacement tires labeled as sizes P205 65 R15
94H, P205 65 R15 94V, and P225 55 R17 97H that were manufactured by SC
Michelin Romania SA in Victoria, Romania between January 9, 2011 and
May 28, 2011.

    NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a
determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers
only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively,
to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance
and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, these provisions
only apply to the subject 17,500 \3\ Michelin Primacy MXV4 TL passenger
car replacement tires that MNA no longer controlled at the time it
determined that the noncompliance existed.
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    \3\ MNA's petition, which was filed under 49 CFR part 556,
requests an agency decision to exempt MNA as a motor vehicle
replacement equipment manufacturer from the notification and recall
responsibilities of 49 CFR part 573 for 17,500 of the affected
vehicles. However, a decision on this petition cannot relieve
vehicle distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the sale,
offer for sale, introduction or delivery for introduction into
interstate commerce of the noncompliant tires under their control
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    Paragraph S5.5 of FMVSS No. 139 requires in pertinent part:

    S5.5 Tire markings. Except as specified in paragraphs (a)
through (i) of S5.5 each tire must be marked on each sidewall with
the information specified in S5.5 (a) through (d) and on one
sidewall with the information specified in S5.5 (e) through (i)
according to the phase-in schedule specified in S7 of this standard.
The markings must be placed between the maximum section width and
the bead on at least one sidewall, unless the maximum section width
of the tire is located in an area that is not more than one-fourth
of the distance from the bead to the shoulder of the tire. If the
maximum section width falls within that area, those markings must
appear between the bead and a point one-half the distance from the
bead to the shoulder of the tire, on at least one sidewall. The
markings must be in letters and numerals not less than 0.078 inches
high and raised above or sunk below the tire surface not less than
0.015 inches* * *
    (b) The tire size designation as listed in the documents and
publications specified in S4.1.1 of this standard;* * *

    Noncompliance: MNA explained that the noncompliance is a tire
sidewall labeling error. A prefix letter ``P'' was inadvertently added
to the tire size designation required by paragraph S5.5 (b) by FMVSS
No. 139.
    The tire was designed to comply with the ETRTO standard for maximum
load and inflation pressure. The Max Load and Max Pressure markings on
the tire are correct and the tire passes all certification requirements
at the marked loads/pressures under 49 CFR 571.139. The mix of ETRTO
loads with the ``P''-metric size designation causes the tire to be
noncompliant with both the ETRTO standard and the T&RA standard, thus
becoming noncompliant with the labeling requirements of 49 CPR Part
571.139 S5.5. All other markings are compliant with the FMVSS
requirements.
    MNA stated its belief that the subject noncompliance is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety for the following reasons:
    (1) Both the 205/65 R15 and the 225/55 R17 radial tires, each tire
was originally conceived as a Euro-metric radial tire. Both tires when
certifying to DOT requirements were tested in accordance with safety
standard FMVSS No. 139 as well as the ETRTO standard for dimensions,
pressure, load, and performance. To which the subject tires meet or
exceed all of the minimum performance requirements for FMVSS No. 139 at
the load and pressure marked on the respective sidewall.
    (2) The P-metric version of the tire dimensions specify a maximum
load and pressure that is less than the maximum load and associated
pressure of the Euro-metric dimension. Performace capabilities as P-
metric dimensions exceed all P-metric requirements.
    (3) Should the subject tires be selected and fitted based on their
markings, no possibility of tire overloading exists.
    (4) The P-metric dimensional marks on the subject tires would be
treated as such in the replacement market. Which at the dealer or
consumer level, the inconsistency between the dimensional marking and
the maximum load marking may lead to some confusion at the time of
installation but fitment would still be acceptable.
    (5) Whether the tires are fitted as P-metric dimensions per the
current industry fitment guide, or fitted according to the subject
tire's sidewall's maximum load. These tires do not risk the possibility
of being overloaded when making a replacement tire selection for
vehicle fitment.
    In addition, MNA states that it has corrected the problem that
caused the noncompliance so that it will not reoccur in future
production.
    In summation, MNA believes that the subject noncompliance is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, and that its petition, to
exempt it from providing recall notification of noncompliance as
required by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall noncompliance as
required by 49 U.S.C. 30120 should be granted.
    Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written data,
views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the
docket and notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and be
submitted by any of the following methods:
    a. By mail addressed to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    b. By hand delivery to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Section is open on
weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays.
    c. Electronically: by logging onto the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Web site at http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the
online instructions for submitting comments. Comments may also be faxed
to 1-202-493-2251.
    Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater
than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of
necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in
hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish
to receive confirmation that your comments were received, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the comments. Note that
all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Documents submitted to a docket may be viewed by anyone at the
address and times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by following the online
instructions for accessing the dockets. DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement is available for review in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477-78).
    The petition, supporting materials, and all comments received
before the close of business on the closing date indicated below will
be filed and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be
considered to the extent possible. When the petition is granted or
denied, notice of the decision will be published in the Federal
Register pursuant to the authority indicated below.

DATES: Comment closing date: May 4, 2012.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at
CFR 1.50 and 501.8.

Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[NHTSA Docket No. NHTSA-2011-0037]

Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Service
(FICEMS) Teleconference Meeting

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Meeting Notice--Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency
Medical Services.

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SUMMARY: NHTSA announces a teleconference meeting of the Federal
Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) to be held
as a stakeholder input call-in session to receive input regarding the
current and future role of the Federal government in EMS and options
for establishing or designating a Federal lead office for EMS. This
notice announces the date and time of the meeting, which will be open
to the public, as well as call-in information.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011, from 1:30
p.m. to 3 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Drew Dawson, Director, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., NTI-140, Washington, DC
20590, Telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER>; E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Interagency Committee on
Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) was created by law to help ensure
coordination among Federal agencies involved with State, local, tribal,
or regional emergency medical services and 9-1-1 systems. As discussed
at their December 16, 2010 meeting, FICEMS is assessing the current and
future role of the Federal government in EMS and evaluating the options
for establishing or designating a Federal lead office or agency for
EMS. The National Security Staff Resilience Directorate has requested
that FICEMS engage with stakeholders and develop an options paper by
May 15, 2011.
    FICEMS is interested in any stakeholder input about the role of the
Federal government in the full continuum of emergency medical services
and emergency and trauma care for adults and children-including medical
9-1-1 and emergency medical dispatch, prehospital emergency medical
services (both ground and air), hospital-based emergency care and
trauma care, and medical-related disaster preparedness.
    With respect to this full continuum of emergency medical services
and emergency and trauma care for adults and children, any stakeholder
input would be appreciated regarding topics such as:
 The role of the Federal government
 Activities or functions that should not be the role of Federal
government
 The role of a Federal lead office for EMS if it were
established, including the functions/issues it should perform and
address
 Other comments or suggestions

This meeting of the FICEMS will focus specifically on receiving input
from Stakeholders on the above issues. The meeting will be open to the
public via telephone.
    Call-In Information: Members of the public wishing to attend the
meeting or provide input to FICEMS should call 1-877-804-0827 using the
meeting ID number 51813069, on Monday, April 11, 2011, from 1:30 p.m.
to 3 p.m.
    Minutes of the FICEMS meeting will be available to the public
online at http://www.ems.gov.

    Issued on: March 15, 2011.
Michael L. Brown,
Acting Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-9018-8]

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 12/29/2014 Through 01/02/2015
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice:

    Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public
its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment
letters on EISs are available at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html.

EIS No. 20140384, Draft EIS, FAA, AK, Angoon Airport Project, Comment
Period Ends: 03/11/2015, Contact: Leslie Grey<PHONE_NUMBER>
EIS No. 20140385, Final EIS, BLM, NV, Long Canyon Mine, Review Period
Ends: 02/09/2015, Contact: Whitney Wirthlin,<PHONE_NUMBER>
EIS No. 20150000, Draft Supplement, GSA, VA, USDOS Foreign Affairs
Security Training Center (FASTC), Comment Period Ends: 02/23/2015,
Contact: Myles Vaughan<PHONE_NUMBER>

    Dated: January 6, 2015.
Cliff Rader,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0243; Product Identifier 2016-NM-045-AD; Amendment
39-19069; AD 2017-20-12]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report of incidents involving fatigue cracking in
transport category airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded
their design service objective and a structural reevaluation that was
conducted by the manufacturer. This AD requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to add supplemental
inspections. This AD also requires inspections to detect cracks in each
structural significant item (SSI), and repair of any cracked structure.
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 16, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 16,
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740-5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0243.

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-2017-
0243; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office
(phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 562-627-
5210; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company
Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on March 27, 2017 (82 FR 15166) (``the NPRM'').
The NPRM was prompted by a report of incidents involving fatigue
cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching or have
exceeded their design service objective and a structural reevaluation
that was conducted by the manufacturer. The NPRM proposed to require
revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to add
supplemental inspections and SSI discrepancy reporting. The NPRM also
proposed inspections to detect cracks in each SSI, and repair of any
cracked structure. We are issuing this AD to ensure the continued
structural integrity of all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, and
-200C series airplanes.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.

Support for the NPRM

    An anonymous commenter expressed support for the NPRM.

Request To Revise Program Designation

    Boeing requested that we revise ``maintenance or inspection
program'' to ``maintenance inspection program'' in the proposed AD.
Boeing stated that operators have a single program that relates to the
Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID).
    We do not agree with the commenter's request. Airplanes operating
under 14 CFR part 91 have ``inspection programs'' while airplanes
operating under 14 CFR part 121 have ``maintenance programs.'' The
decision to use the wording ``maintenance or inspection program'' is
intentional. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Revise Compliance Times

    Boeing requested that we revise the compliance time for the initial
inspections in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of the proposed AD from
``before the accumulation of 66,000 total flight cycles, or within 12
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later'' to
before the accumulation of 66,000 total flight cycles, or at the next
scheduled inspection as required

by AD 98-11-04 R1, Amendment 39-10984 (64 FR 987, January 7, 1999)
(``AD 98-11-04 R1''), whichever occurs later.
    Boeing also requested that we revise the compliance time for the
initial inspections in paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD from
``before the accumulation of 46,000 total flight cycles, or within 12
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later'' to
before the accumulation of 46,000 total flight cycles, or at the next
scheduled inspection as required by AD 2008-08-23, Amendment 39-15477
(73 FR 21237, April 21, 2008) (``AD 2008-08-23''), whichever occurs
later.
    We partially agree with the commenter's requests. We agree that a
compliance time option of at the next required inspection should be
added because operators who have airplanes with more than 66,000 total
flight cycles (or more than 46,000 total flight cycles for SSIs
affected by the 737-200C cargo configuration) and who have initiated
SSI inspections would be required to accomplish an inspection within 12
months in accordance with this AD, which may be earlier than the next
repeat inspection required by the existing ADs. We disagree with the
commenter's request to remove the 12 month grace period because
operators who are very close to accomplishing an initial or repeat
inspection required by AD 98-11-04 R1 or AD 2008-08-23 need time to
incorporate the revised service information in their maintenance or
inspection program. Because this AD is not superseding the existing
SSID ADs, any initial or repeat inspection required by AD 98-11-04 R1
or AD 2008-08-23 will still be required until the corresponding action
in this AD is accomplished. We have revised paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2),
and (h)(3) of this AD to include a compliance time option of at the
next required inspection.

Request To Address Repaired or Altered SSIs

    Boeing requested that we revise the proposed AD to include a
paragraph that addresses any repair installed on an SSI such that the
repair affects the operator's ability to accomplish inspections
required by the proposed AD. Boeing suggested that we include wording
similar to the wording in AD 2008-08-23, except that we make the
actions applicable to a repair installed on an SSI at any time and not
exclusive to repairs installed before the effective date of the AD.
    We agree with the commenter's request to revise this AD to include
wording to address repairs or alterations on any SSI such that the
repair or alteration affects the operator's ability to accomplish the
inspections required by this AD. We have included paragraphs (i)(1) and
(i)(2) in this AD. Paragraph (i)(1) of this AD requires repairs to SSI
structure if cracks are found while accomplishing inspections in
accordance with this AD and is similar to paragraph (i) of the proposed
AD, except for the change described below under ``Change to Paragraph
(i) of the Proposed AD.'' Paragraph (i)(2) is added to this AD to
address repairs or alterations that affect the ability to inspect an
SSI as required by this AD. If an operator finds a repaired or altered
SSI such that the repair or alteration affects the operator's ability
to accomplish the inspections required by this AD and the repair or
alteration does not have alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
approval in accordance with paragraph (l) of this AD, then paragraph
(i)(2) of this AD will provide the operator an 18-month grace period
after the compliance time to request an AMOC.

Change to Paragraph (i) of the Proposed AD

    Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD specifies to repair ``using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD.'' We have changed the method of compliance
language in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD to specify to repair ``using an
FAA-approved method.'' Specifying an FAA-approved method will allow for
FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to approve repairs in
addition to the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) and the Los Angeles ACO Branch as specified by the
procedures in paragraph (l) of this AD. If an FAA DER has the
appropriate structures delegation for major repairs on 14 CFR part 25
airplanes, then the DER has the authority to approve these types of
repairs.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule with the changes described previously and minor
editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Document D6-37089, ``Supplemental Structural
Inspection Document for Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes,'' Revision F,
dated November 2015. The service information identifies SSIs having
fatigue crack growth characteristics warranting special attention,
describes procedures for inspections to detect cracks of all structure
identified as SSIs, and provides corrective actions for cracked SSI
structure. This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 84 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Revision of maintenance or inspection   1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85          $7,140
 program.                                hour = $85.
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    We have not specified cost estimates for the inspections and repair
specified in this AD. Compliance with this AD constitutes a method of
compliance with the FAA aging airplane safety final rule (AASFR) for
certain baseline

structure of Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. The AASFR
requires certain operators to incorporate damage tolerance inspections
into their maintenance programs. These requirements are described in 14
CFR 121.1109(c)(1) and 14 CFR 129.109(b)(1). Accomplishment of the
actions specified in this AD will meet the requirements of these
regulations for certain baseline structure. The costs for accomplishing
the inspection portion of this AD were accounted for in the regulatory
evaluation of the AASFR for airplanes affected by that rule. For
airplanes not affected by the AASFR, we have received no definitive
data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the inspection
portion of this AD.
    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary reporting that
would be required based on the results of the inspections specified in
the revision of the maintenance or inspection program. We have no way
of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Reporting.....................................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85              $0             $85
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Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2017-20-12 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19069; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0243; Product Identifier 2016-NM-045-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 16, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 98-11-04 R1, Amendment 39-10984 (64 FR 987,
January 7, 1999) (``AD 98-11-04 R1''); and AD 2008-08-23, Amendment
39-15477 (73 FR 21237, April 21, 2008) (``AD 2008-08-23'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200,
and -200C series airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage;
54, Nacelles/Pylons; 55, Stabilizers; 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of incidents involving fatigue
cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching or
have exceeded their design service objective and a structural
reevaluation that was conducted by the manufacturer that identified
additional structural elements that qualify as structural
significant items (SSIs). We are issuing this AD to ensure the
continued structural integrity of all The Boeing Company Model 737-
100, -200, and -200C series airplanes.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program for All Airplanes

    Prior to reaching the compliance time specified in paragraph
(h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable: Incorporate a
revision into the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
that provides no less than the required damage tolerance rating
(DTR) for each SSI listed in Boeing Document D6-37089,
``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 737-100/200/
200C Airplanes,'' Revision F, dated November 2015 (``Document D6-
37089, Revision F''). The required DTR value for each SSI is listed
in Document D6-37089, Revision F. The revision to the maintenance or
inspection program must include, and must be implemented in
accordance with, the procedures in Section 5.0, ``Damage Tolerance
Rating (DTR) System Application,'' and Section 6.0, ``SSI
Discrepancy Reporting'' of Document D6-37089, Revision F.
Accomplishing the revision required by this paragraph terminates the
actions required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of AD 98-11-04 R1, and
paragraph (g) of AD 2008-08-23.

(h) Initial and Repetitive Inspections

    Perform an inspection in accordance with Document D6-37089,
Revision F, to detect cracks of all structure identified in Document
D6-37089, Revision F, at the time specified in paragraph (h)(1),
(h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at the intervals specified in Document D6-37089, Revision
F. Accomplishing an initial inspection required by this paragraph
terminates the corresponding inspection required by paragraph (c) of
AD 98-11-04 R1 and paragraph (h) of AD 2008-08-23.
    (1) For SSIs on Model 737-100 and -200 series airplanes: Before
the accumulation of 66,000 total flight cycles, at the next
inspection required by Note 5 of AD 98-11-04 R1 (Note 5 of AD 98-11-
04 R1 follows paragraph (c)(2) of AD 98-11-04 R1), or within 12
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (2) For SSIs on Model 737-200C series airplanes not affected by
cargo configuration: Before the accumulation of 66,000 total flight
cycles, at the next inspection required by paragraph (h) of AD 2008-
08-23, or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
    (3) For SSIs on Model 737-200C series airplanes affected by
cargo configuration: Before the accumulation of 46,000 total flight
cycles, at the next inspection required by paragraph (h) of AD 2008-
08-23, or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.

(i) Repairs and Alterations

    (1) If any cracked SSI structure is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repair before further flight
using an FAA-approved method or using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this
AD. Within 18 months after repair, incorporate a revision into the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include a
damage-tolerance-based alternative inspection program for the
repaired structure. Thereafter, inspect the affected structure in
accordance with the alternative program. The inspection method and
compliance times (i.e., threshold and repetitive intervals) of the
alternative program must be approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (2) If any repair or alteration to an SSI is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD such that the repair
or alteration affects your ability to accomplish the inspections
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, within 18 months after the
inspection compliance time, incorporate a revision into the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include a
damage tolerance based alternative inspection program for each
affected SSI. Thereafter, inspect the affected structure in
accordance with the alternative inspection program. The inspection
method and compliance times (i.e., threshold and repetitive
intervals) of the alternative inspection program must be approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this
AD. Accomplishing an initial inspection required by this paragraph
terminates the corresponding inspection required by paragraph (i) of
AD 2008-08-23.

(j) Terminating Action for Other ADs

    Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD
and all initial inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD
terminates all requirements of AD 98-11-04 R1 and AD 2008-08-23.

(k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

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

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (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.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved for AD 98-11-04 R1 and AD 2008-08-23 are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g)
and (h) of this AD for the SSIs identified in the AMOC.

(m) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Jennifer
Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Document D6-37089, ``Supplemental Structural
Inspection Document for Model 737-100/200/200C Airplanes,'' Revision
F, dated November 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 27, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-21445 Filed 10-11-17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1819-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2008-0018]

Arkansas; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-1819-DR), dated February 6, 2009, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: February 11, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Arkansas is hereby amended to include the following
areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by
the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration
of February 6, 2009.

    Cleburne, Conway, Crawford, Cross, Poinsett, and Randolph
Counties for Public Assistance.
    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Nancy Ward,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E9-4506 Filed 3-2-09; 8:45 am]

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Comment Info: =================

General Comment:Dear Mr. Zeller:

I am writing as an individual consumer to request an extension of the comment period for the Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") Proposed Rule Deeming Tobacco Products to be Subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Family Smoking and Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (the "Proposed Rule") published at 79 Fed. Reg. 23,142 and Federal Register No. 2014-09491. On behalf of myself, I am requesting that the comment period for the Proposed Rule be extended by the FDA for an additional 105 days, from its current 75-day period, to 180 days.

The Proposed Rule raises a number of significant issues and questions that are very important and extremely relevant to me, as a consumer of products that are proposed for regulation under the Proposed Rule. The Proposed Rule asks about a hundred different questions I might want to respond to. I want to provide my thoughts and comments on many of these issues, but my time to devote to researching and providing thoughtful comments on these important questions is limited. I have already spent many hours researching and dissecting these issues, but they take time to prepare. I know that the FDA took many years to even come up with the Proposed Rule, so I do not think it is at all unreasonable to allow the public a mere six months to comment on it. This is our ONLY opportunity, as consumers, to provide our feedback.

I feel very strongly about e-cigarettes as an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Quite simply, I firmly believe that they saved my life. I wish to provide you with my personal story, as well as science- and evidence-based responses to your questions so that you can take my comment into account. I realize that the FDA has the authority under 21 CFR 10.40 to extend this time frame and that the FDA has exercised this authority on numerous occasions in the past. I would therefore ask that you do so here, so that all stakeholders have the opportunity to provide their comments on this proposed regulation.

I appreciate your consideration of my request and am happy to discuss this issue with you further.


Mary Dominiak 09/ 09/ 2003 09: 17 AM To: Mary Dominiak/ DC/ USEPA/ US@ EPA cc: ( bcc: Mary Dominiak/ DC/ USEPA/ US) Subject: PFOA ECA Biodegradation Subgroup Meeting / Conference Call ( Sept 9)  TRP Slides You are receiving this message because you have expressed an interest in receiving information concerning the Agency's enforceable consent agreement ( ECA) process on perfluorooctanoic acid ( PFOA) and the fluorinated telomers, OPPT 2003 0012. If you no longer wish to receive this information, please reply to dominiak. mary@ epa. gov requesting that you be removed from this notification list.

**************************************************************************************** TO: PFOA ECA Technical Workgroup and Plenary Meeting Attendees Attached is a forwarded message from the Telomer Research Program ( TRP) containing the slides which TRP intends to present during the conference call meeting of the Telomer Degradation Expert Subgroup on September 9, 2003, from 10: 00 AM to 1: 00 PM. These slides are being forwarded to all parties to ensure that any call participants who may not have been included in the direct email transmission from TRP will have access to the slides during the call.

Other information concerning this meeting was circulated in a message transmitted on September 4, 2003.

If you have any questions or experience any difficulty in opening the attached file, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Mary F. Dominiak U. S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA East, Mail Code 7405M 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202 564 8104 Fax: 202 564 4775 Courier deliveries: 1201 Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4410; 564 4760  Forwarded by Mary Dominiak/ DC/ USEPA/ US on 09/ 09/ 2003 09: 04 AM

" Smythe, Katie" < smythe@ rand. org>

09/ 09/ 2003 01: 52 AM To: cc: Subject: ECA Biodegradation Subgroup Meeting / Conference Call ( Sept 9)  TRP Slides Please find attached the presentation materials that the Telomer Research Program ( TRP) will use at the September 9th Biodegradation Technical Subgroup meeting / conference call. The slide set ( as presented) will also be posted in Docket OPPT 2003 0012 following the meeting.

Best regards, Katie Smythe TRP Administrator 9 Sept 03 ECA Biodeg Subgroup Meeting  TRP Presenta TRP Telomer Research Program Biodegradation Technical Work Group Meeting Telomer based Polymeric Products ( TBPP) Testing Strategy 9 September 2003 2003 09 09 , page 2 Telomer Research Program Overview

Objective of Biodegradation Studies for Telomer based Polymeric Products

Analytical Considerations & Limitations

Biodegradation in Sludge

Biodegradation in Soil

Summary & Conclusions 2003 09 09 , page 3 Telomer Research Program Study Objective

Do Telomer based Polymeric Products ( TBPP) biodegrade to PFOA?

TRP recognizes that data is needed to inform this question and offers a study approach where both Telomer based Polymeric Products and Telomerbased Polymers are investigated and the desire for timely results.

Proposed Studies

address partitioning and biotransformation in relevant environmental compartments

start with laboratory studies that are simple and inform the question of whether telomer based polymeric products and telomer based polymers have the potential to transform to PFOA 2003 09 09 , page 4 Telomer Research Program Approach

Focuses on relevant releases during the life cycle of telomer based products and articles

Products and treated articles were chosen using criteria such as market end use,

chemistry type/ class, chemical volume, article type, and potential for human exposure.

Study Plans are for Telomer based Polymeric Products ( TBPP) 2003 09 09 , page 5 Telomer Research Program 80% Water 20% Telomer Polymer ° Aqueous Dispersion of .

° Polymeric Particles 100 200 nm with...

° Hydrocarbon Surfactant( s)

What is a Typical Telomer Based Polymeric Product's Composition ?

Telomer Polymeric Product Variables

wt.% active ingredient in product (~ 20%)

wt.% fluorine

wt.% Telomer raw materials

wt.% eight fluorinated carbon chain C8F17

PFOA ( from product analysis)

Mol. Wt.  Typically > 10,000 Daltons

polyacrylates

polyurethanes 2003 09 09 , page 6 Telomer Research Program Release of Telomer based polymeric products

Telomer based polymeric products ( TBPP) enter the environment

in sewage treatment plants ( stp)

in soil via sludge amendment to agricultural soils

in surface water and sediment via stp e. g. sorbed to effluent particles

in landfills from sludge or disposal of treated articles ( carpets, textiles,

paper)

TRP Conclusion : Sludge and Soil are environmental compartments where study work should be focused 2003 09 09 , page 7 Telomer Research Program Analytical Methods

First, establishing robust analytical methods for study matrices are mandatory to achieve meaningful results

Matrices

sludge, aerobic and anaerobic soil; appropriate dispersion needed

Analytes

Fluoride, PFOA and extractable Total Organic Fluorine ( TOF)

Extraction & Recovery Demonstration

analyte recovery within test time period must be acceptable

sludge 28d to 84days

soil 4 6 months

It is standard procedure to only begin testing after having established and demonstrated the appropriate analytical methods. 2003 09 09 , page 8 Telomer Research Program Demonstrating Analytical Feasibility for Environmental Matrices  General Overview Establish Dispersion Method Establish Extraction Method Establish Quantification Method Quality Check Spiking experiment Full Exposure Period Quality Check START REAL TEST Test method not applicable yes yes no no It has to be proven  ..

° that dispersion, extraction and quantification is possible ° that the development methodology is applicable to real test test conditions in Biodegradation tests over the full exposure period ( e. g. 28d, 84d or 6 months)

Improvement ? 2003 09 09 , page 9 Telomer Research Program Demonstrating Analytical Feasibility for Application to Biodegradation Studies Improvement possible ?

Matrix Proceed with STP Biodegradability Study Overall Biodegradability Testing Flow Chart Test Feasibility of Analytical Procedures Meets Quality Requirements?

NO Proceed with Soil Biodegradability Study YES YES 2003 09 09 , page 11 Telomer Research Program Sewage Treatment Plants ( STP)

Biodegradability Testing Experimental Design Discussion 2003 09 09 , page 12 Telomer Research Program Test Materials for STP Biodegradation Study Proposals

Start with  .

OECD 302 B ( Zahn Wellens / EMPA Test) on

Two ( 2) Telomer based Polymeric Products ( TBPP) & 2 Telomer based polymers isolated from TBPP Products will be from the 12 that are included in the TRP LOI

Two isolated polymers from the two Products

to understand whether the polymer alone undergoes transformation

characterization of the products and isolated polymers will be done

will enable method development and demonstration for longer term studies

provides results in short timeframe

Then  .. Conduct 302B on additional 10 polymeric products in LOI

This is a modification of the TRP LOI commitment 2003 09 09 , page 13 Telomer Research Program Test Materials for STP Biodegradation Study Proposals

In parallel, we propose to develop a study protocol to conduct

OPPTS 835.5045 " Modified SCAS Test For Insoluble and Volatile Chemicals"

need to develop and demonstrate feasible analytical methods

on two ( 2) Isolated Polymers ( from Telomer Based Polymer Products)

we want to discuss with EPA decision triggers for this study Modified Zahn Wellens/ EMPA test Telomer Based Polymer Product ( TBPP) Isolated Polymer from TBPP Does Polymer Biodegrade?

Conduct Modified SCAS Test on Isolated Polymer only*

Yes or No Does TBPP Biodegrade? Yes No Conduct Modified SCAS Test on TBPP * Residual telomer based raw materials potential contribution to PFOA is considered separately as part of the TRP 8 2 Telomer B Alcohol studies.

Phase 1: STP Biodegradability Testing Demonstrate SCAS Analytical Feasibility Entry via STP Sludge Adsorption or Sedimentation?

 HLC?

Effluent? STOP Phase 2: STP Biodegradability Testing Aerobic Sewage Treatment Simulation Test Sludge Adsorption & Sedimentation Tests Modified SCAS Test for Insoluble and Volatile Chemicals OPPTS 835.5045 Significant Biodegradability? Significantly Adsorb or Settle in Sludge?

YES NO / YES NO YES Consider Water &

Sediment Compartments NO NO kinetic study 2003 09 09 , page 16 Telomer Research Program Technical Hurdles STP Study Proposals 2003 09 09 , page 17 Telomer Research Program Activated Sludge Adsorption of Telomer Based Polymer STP Study Proposals 2003 09 09 , page 18 Telomer Research Program Technical Hurdles: Activated Sludge Sorption Guideline

Reliable Analytical Methods

Need methods with sufficient accuracy to be able to extract and measure test substance in the solution and/ or the adsorbed phase Issues

Reliable Analytical Methods

Total Organic Fluorine is only available tool but is non specific

14C labeled polymer would be optimal to conduct this study, but this would require significant R& D. 2003 09 09 , page 19 Telomer Research Program Modification of OPPTS 835.5045 " Modified SCAS Test For Insoluble and Volatile Chemicals"

STP Study Proposals 2003 09 09 , page 20 Telomer Research Program Technical Hurdles: Modified SCAS Test for Insoluble and Volatile Chemicals ( OPPTS 835.5045)

Guideline

Reliable Analytical Methods

Requires use of a chemicalspecific analytical technique or 14C labeled test chemical

Biodegradability & Mass Balance

Labeled ( 14C) material required for determining transformation pathways, rates and mass balance.

Mass balance established by quantifying parent chemical in settled effluent sludge solids,

effluent plus solids, and off gases Issues

How to disperse Telomer based polymer and products in SCAS test system

Analytical Methods

Total Organic Fluorine and Fluoride ion are only available tools but are nonspecific

14C labeled polymer would be optimal , but would require significant R& D.

Biodegradability & Mass Balance

Analyze for PFOA in water and 8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol in air trap

Need to meet data quality standards for efficient Extraction/ Clean Up methods from effluent and sludge 2003 09 09 , page 21 Telomer Research Program Guideline

Water solubility and Organic Carbon content of test chemical must be established.

Exhaust gases from aeration unit are passed through a suitable trap. Issues

How to determine water solubility and organic carbon content of Telomer

Based Polymer & Products

What is a suitable trap for potential volatiles for Telomer Based polymers and products and what are the appropriate extraction procedures?

Total Organic Fluorine : a non chemical specific endpoint in traps

Fluoride Ion in traps

8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol in traps if can be demonstrated to be technically feasible Technical Hurdles: Modified SCAS Test for Insoluble and Volatile Chemicals ( OPPTS 835.5045) 2003 09 09 , page 22 Telomer Research Program Proposal for Modification of Performance of Test:

Modified SCAS Test ( OPPTS 835.5045)

Run study for 12 weeks

Collect and freeze samples daily over 12 weeks

Phase A: Analyze samples at Day 0, Weeks 4, 8, and 12. Assess for:

1) Total Organic Fluorine and/ or Fluoride ion in effluent and sludge solids

2) Presence of PFOA in effluent and sludge solids

3) Presence of Total Organic Fluorine and/ or Fluoride ion in Volatility traps

If levels are significant, then look for PFOA and 8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol

If 2 & 3 are negative or insignificant concentrations, then stop

If 2 or 3 are positive and significant concentrations, then go to Phase B.

Phase B: Further analysis of frozen sludge and water samples at additional time points for PFOA, and if technically feasible, 8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol and measurement of rate constants. Extraction of off gases* from Volatility traps ( e. g., C18) for:

Total Organic Fluorine

Fluoride [ F]

8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol?

Extraction from Settled Effluent Sludge Solids for:

Total Organic Fluorine

Fluoride [ F]

PFOA Extraction from Effluent + Solids for:

Total Organic Fluorine

Fluoride [ F]

PFOA * If TOF or Fluoride concentrations in traps are significant, then evaluate for 8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol if " Quality Criteria" for analytical feasibility can be met. 2003 09 09 , page 24 Telomer Research Program Modification of OECD 307 Aerobic and Anaerobic Transformations in Soil Experimental Design Discussion 2003 09 09 , page 25 Telomer Research Program Test Materials for Soil Biodegradation Study Proposals

Start By Conducting .

OECD 307 Aerobic and Anaerobic Transformations in Soil

Two ( 2) Telomer based polymers isolated from TBPP Products will be from the 12 that are included in the TRP LOI

Two isolated polymers from the two Products

to understand whether the polymer alone undergoes transformation

characterization of the products and isolated polymers will be done

will enable method development and demonstration 2003 09 09 , page 26 Telomer Research Program Biodegradation Testing in Soil Testing Strategy Pilot Study

Pilot study Modified OECD 307 Test setting

Establishing and Verification of the Analytical method for 120 to 180d Exposure

Testing two isolated polymers

Use of the OECD 307 ( Aerobic and anaerobic transformation in soil) setting

apply aerobic and anaerobic conditions

Application of testing methodology to other TRP TBPPs

review results from pilot study to determine whether additional polymers should be investigated

Kinetic investigations

only if xxx amount would reach a certain level in relation to the overall C8F17 content in TBPPs 2003 09 09 , page 27 Telomer Research Program Technical Hurdles Soil Study Proposals 2003 09 09 , page 28 Telomer Research Program Technical Hurdles:

Aerobic and Anaerobic Transformation in Soil Guideline

Analytical Methods

Applicable to all chemical substances which have analytical methods available with sufficient accuracy and sensitivity

Biodegradability & Mass Balance

Labeled ( 14C) material required for determining transformation pathways, rates and mass balance Issues

How to get equal distribution of Telomer based polymer in soil matrix

Analytical Methods

Non chemical Specific Analytical limitation for cold studies

14C labeled polymer would be optimal , but would require significant R& D.

Need to meet data quality standards for efficient Extraction/ Clean Up methods

LOD's & LOQ's for each endpoint described below needs to be established

Biodegradability & Mass Balance

Analyze for PFOA in test system

Total Organic Fluorine in test system and extract from traps

Fluoride Ion in extract from traps

if TOF or Fluoride ion from traps is significant,

then evaluate traps for 8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol 2003 09 09 , page 29 Telomer Research Program Proposal for Modification of Performance of Test: Aerobic and Anaerobic Transformation in Soil ( OECD 307)

Run study for 6 months

Collect and freeze samples ( frequency: weekly) over 6 months

Use a Flow through System with traps for volatiles.

Phase A: Analyze samples at Day 0, 2 Months, 4 Months and 6 Months. Assess for:

Total Organic Fluorine in soil ( aerobic) & soil/ water phases ( anaerobic)

Presence of PFOA in soil ( aerobic) & soil/ water phases ( anaerobic)

Presence of Total Organic Fluorine and/ or Fluoride ion in Volatility traps

If levels are significant, then look for PFOA and 8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol

If 2 & 3 are negative or insignificant concentrations, then stop

If 2 or 3 are positive and significant concentrations, then go to Phase B.

Phase B: Further analysis of frozen samples for PFOA, 8_ 2 Telomer B Alcohol,

and measurement of rate constants if technically feasible.

Provide report at completion of study.


[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16458-16460]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07075]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2014-0028]

Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC)

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Announcement of a meeting of WPAC.

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SUMMARY: WPAC will meet April 20 and 21, 2015, in Washington, DC.

DATES:

    WPAC meeting: WPAC will meet from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., E.T., Monday,
April 20, 2015 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., E.T., Tuesday, April 21, 2015.
    Written comments, requests to speak, speaker presentations, and
requests for special accommodation: You must submit (postmark, send,
transmit) comments, requests to address the WPAC meeting, speaker
presentations (written or electronic), and requests for special
accommodations for the WPAC meeting by April 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES:
    WPAC meeting: WPAC will meet in Room S-4215 A-C, U.S. Department of
Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210.
    Submission of comments, requests to speak, and speaker
presentations: You may submit comments, requests to speak at the WPAC
meeting, and speaker presentations using one of the following methods:
    Electronically: You may submit materials, including attachments,
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the on-line instructions for submissions.
    Facsimile (Fax): If your submission, including attachments, does
not exceed 10 pages, you may fax it to the OSHA Docket Office at (202)
693-1648.
    Regular mail, express mail, hand delivery, or messenger (courier)
service: You may submit your materials to the OSHA Docket Office,
Docket No. OSHA-2014-0028, Room N-2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>
(TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>). OSHA's Docket Office accepts deliveries (hand
deliveries, express mail, and messenger service) during normal business
hours, 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., E.T., weekdays.
    Requests for special accommodations: Please submit any requests for
special accommodations to attend the WPAC meeting to Ms. Gretta
Jameson, OSHA, Office of Communications, Room N-3647, U.S. Department
of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone
(202) 693-1999; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Instructions: Your submissions must include the agency name and
docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2014-
0028). Due to security-related procedures, submissions by regular mail
may experience significant delays. Please contact the OSHA Docket
Office for information about security procedures for making
submissions. For additional information on submitting comments,
requests to speak, and speaker presentations, see the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
Communications, Room N-3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information about WPAC and WPAC meetings: Mr. Anthony
Rosa, OSHA, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs, Room N-
4618, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

WPAC Meeting

    WPAC will meet Monday, April 20, 2015, and Tuesday, April 21, 2015,
in Washington, DC. WPAC meetings are open to the public.
    The tentative agenda of the WPAC meeting includes:
    Remarks from the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Safety and Health (OSHA);
    Public comments (April 20); and
    Best Practices and Corporate Culture Work Group's presentation
(April 21).

OSHA transcribes WPAC meetings and prepares detailed minutes of the
meetings. OSHA places the meeting transcripts and minutes in the public
record of the WPAC meeting. The public record also includes Work Group
reports, speaker presentations, comments and other materials submitted
to WPAC.

Public Participation, Submissions, and Access to Public Record

    WPAC meetings: All WPAC meetings are open to the public.
Individuals attending meetings at the U.S. Department of Labor must
enter the building at the visitors' entrance, 3rd and C Streets NW.,
and pass through building security. Attendees must have valid
government-issued photo identification (such as a driver's license) to
enter the building. For additional information about building security
measures for attending WPAC meetings, please contact Ms. Jameson (see
ADDRESSES section).
    Individuals needing special accommodations to attend the WPAC
meeting should contact to Ms. Jameson as well.
    Submission of written comments: You may submit written comments
regarding best practices for protecting whistleblowers and preventing
retaliation using one of the methods identified in the ADDRESSES
section. Your submissions must include the Agency name and docket
number for this WPAC meeting (Docket No. OSHA-2014-0028). OSHA will
provide copies of submissions to WPAC members.
    Because of security-related procedures, submissions by regular mail
may experience significant delays. For information about security
procedures for submitting materials by hand delivery, express mail, and
messenger or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office
(see ADDRESSES section).
    Requests to speak and speaker presentations: If you want to address
WPAC regarding best practices at the meeting you must submit your
request to speak, as well as any written or electronic presentation, by
April 6, 2015, using one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES
section. Your request must state:
     The amount of time requested to speak;
     The interest you represent (e.g., business, organization,
affiliation), if any; and
     A brief outline of your presentation.
    The WPAC Chair may grant requests to address WPAC as time and
circumstances permit.
    Public docket of the WPAC meeting: OSHA will place comments,
requests to speak, and speaker presentations, including any personal
information you provide, in the public docket of this WPAC meeting
without change, and those documents may be available online at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions you about submitting
personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.
    OSHA also places in the public docket the meeting transcript,
meeting minutes, documents presented at the WPAC meeting, and other
documents pertaining to the WPAC meeting. These documents are available
online at http://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA-2014-0028.
    Access to the public record of WPAC meetings: To read or download
documents in the public docket of this WPAC meeting, go to Docket No.
OSHA-2014-0028 at http://www.regulations.gov. The http://www.regulations.gov index also lists all documents in the public record
for this meeting; however, some documents (e.g., copyrighted materials)
are not publicly available through that Web page. All documents in the
public record, including materials not available through http://www.regulations.gov, are available for inspection and copying in the
OSHA Docket Office (see ADDRESSES

section). Please contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in
making submissions to, or obtaining materials from, the public docket.
    Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at
http://www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and
other relevant information, also are available on the Directorate of
Whistleblower Protections Programs Web page at http://www.whistleblowers.gov.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this
notice under the authority granted by 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 41 CFR part 102-
3, chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Management Series 3 (Mar. 17,
2008), 77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012), and the Secretary of Labor's
authority to administer the whistleblower provisions found in 29 U.S.C.
660(c), 49 U.S.C. 31105, 15 U.S.C. 2651, 46 U.S.C. 80507, 42 U.S.C.
300j-9(i), 33 U.S.C. 1367, 15 U.S.C. 2622, 42 U.S.C. 6971, 42 U.S.C.
7622, 42 U.S.C. 9610, 42 U.S.C. 5851, 49 U.S.C. 42121, 18 U.S.C. 1514A,
49 U.S.C. 60129, 49 U.S.C. 20109, 6 U.S.C. 1142, 15 U.S.C. 2087, 29
U.S.C. 218c, 12 U.S.C. 5567, 46 U.S.C. 2114, 21 U.S.C. 399d, and 49
U.S.C. 30171.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on March 24, 2015.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2015-07075 Filed 3-26-15; 8:45 am]
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