[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 225 (Friday, November 26, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67370-67373]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25496]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0912; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-6]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Establishment and Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes, Eastern United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify six existing high altitude area
navigation (RNAV) routes (Q-routes), and establish one new Q-route, in
support of the FAA's VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum
Operational Network (MON) Program. This proposal would improve the
efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by expanding the
availability of RNAV routing and reducing the dependency on ground-
based navigational systems.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 10, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
(800) 647-5527 or<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-
2021-0912; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-6 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email:
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would expand the availability of RNAV routes in the
NAS, increase airspace capacity, and reduce complexity in high air
traffic volume areas.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2021-0912; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-6) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2021-0912; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-6.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified comment
closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA
30337.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this proposed rule. FAA Order JO
7400.11F lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend six
existing Q-routes, and establish one new Q-route, in the eastern United
States to support the VOR MON program.
    The proposed Q-route amendments are as follows:
    Q-19: Q-19 currently extends between the Nashville, TN, (BNA) VHF
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid
(NAVAID), and the Aberdeen, SD, (ABR) VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment
(DME) NAVAID. Because the Nashville VORTAC is planned for
decommissioning, this proposal would remove the Nashville VORTAC from
Q-19 and replace it with the HITMN, TN, waypoint (WP). The HITMN WP
would be located about 60 feet southeast of the Nashville VORTAC
location. Additionally, the FAA proposes to extend Q-19 from the HITMN
WP southeastward to the BULZI, FL, WP, (located east to the Tallahassee
International Airport (TLH), FL). As amended, Q-19 would extend between
BULZI, FL, and Aberdeen, SD.
    Q-30: Q-30 currently extends between the Sidon, MS, (SQS) VORTAC
and the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ) VORTAC. New WPs would replace the Sidon and
Vulcan VORTACs. The IZAAC, MS, WP would replace the Sidon VORTAC, and
the VLKNN, AL, WP, would replace the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ) VORTAC. IZAAC
would be located 60 feet east of the Sidon position, and VLKNN would be
located 49 feet east of the Vulcan position. In addition, Q-30 would be
slightly realigned to the south of its current track to extend from the
IZAAC WP to a new SKNRR, MS, WP (which would replace the Bigbee, MS,
(IGB) VORTAC), then proceed to the VLKNN, AL, WP. The realignment of Q-
30 would overlay the segment of jet route J-52 between the Sidon and
Vulcan VORTACs. As amended, Q-30 would extend from IZAAC, MS, to SKNRR,
MS, to VLKNN, AL.
    Q-79: Q-79 currently extends between the MCLAW, FL, WP and the
Atlanta, GA, (ATL) VORTAC. This action would amend Q-79 by replacing
the Atlanta VORTAC with the THRSR, GA, WP, which is located 60 feet
north of the Atlanta VORTAC position. The YUESS, GA, WP would be
removed from the route and replaced by the ZPLEN, GA, WP. Q-79 would
also be extended north from the THRSR WP to the Louisville, KY, (IIU)
VORTAC. As amended, Q-79 would extend between the MCLAW, FL, WP, and
the Louisville, KY, VORTAC.
    Q-81: Q-81 currently extends between the LTUNSL, FL, WP, and the
HONID, GA, WP. The only proposed change to this route would be a small
move of the IPOKE, FL, WP, south of its current position. IPOKE is used
in transitioning aircraft between Jacksonville and Atlanta Air Route
Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC). This move would assist with air
traffic flow and avoid excessive coordination between ARTCCs. The
coordinates of IPOKE would change from lat. 30[deg]51'48.89''N, long.
084[deg]11'52.43''W, to lat. 30[deg]50'38.05''N, long.
084[deg]11'34.84''W. Additionally, in the Q-81 route description, the
location of the FIPES and BITNY WPs are listed as ``OG'' instead of a
state abbreviation. ``OG'' means that the WPs are located offshore over
the Gulf of Mexico.
    Q-89: Q-89 currently extends between the MANLE, FL, WP, and the
Atlanta, GA, (ATL) VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the segment
between the YANTI, GA, WP, and the Atlanta VORTAC. Instead, the route
would extend from YANTI to a new HESPI, GA, WP, (located 30 nautical
miles (NM) southeast of the Atlanta VORTAC). From that point Q-89 would
extend northward to a new CULTO, GA, WP, (approximately 20 NM northeast
of the Atlanta VORTAC), and then northward to the SMTTH, TN, WP,
(located west of the Volunteer, TN, VORTAC). As proposed, Q-89 would
extend between the MANLE, FL, WP, and the SMTTH, TN, WP.
    Q-118: Q-118 currently extends between the Marion, IN, (MZZ) VOR/
DME and the PEAKY, FL, WP. This action would remove the Marion VOR/DME
and the Atlanta VORTAC from the route description and replace them with
WPs. The Marion VOR/DME would be replaced by the BONNT, IN, WP (located
121 feet north of the Marion VOR/DME). The Atlanta VORTAC would be
replaced by the THRSR, GA, WP, (located 60 feet north of the Atlanta
VORTAC). As amended, Q-118 would extend between the BONNT, IN, WP, and
the PEAKY, FL, WP.
    The proposed new Q-route is as follows:
    Q-184: Q-184 would extend between the Ranger, TX, (FUZ) VORTAC, and
the ARNNY, AL, WP (approximately 30 NM west of the Montgomery, AL,
(MGM) VORTAC). Q-184 would be an overlay of those portions of jet route
J-4 between the Ranger VORTAC and the Meridian, MS, (MEI), VORTAC, at
which point Q-184 would proceed east to the ZRNNY, AL, WP. In support
of efforts to reduce the dependency on ground-based navigation, new WPs
would be used in the Q-184 route description as follows: The MERDN, MS,
WP, would replace the Meridian, MS, (MEI) VORTAC; the DOBIS, LA, WP,
would replace the Belcher, LA, (EIC) VORTAC; and the SARKK, MS, WP,
would replace the Magnolia, MS, (MHZ) VORTAC.
    The proposed new and amended routes in this notice would expand the
availability of high altitude RNAV routing along the eastern seaboard
of the U.S. The project is designed to increase airspace capacity and
reduce complexity in high volume areas through the use of optimized
routes through congested airspace.
    RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes listed in
this document would be subsequently published in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule,
when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

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

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-19 BULZI, FL to Aberdeen, SD (ABR) [Amended]

BULZI, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]22'24.93''N, long. 084[deg]04'34.47''W)
WYATT, GA                                       Fix                            (Lat. 31[deg]19'22.44''N, long. 084[deg]37'30.40''W)
GOONS, GA                                       Fix                            (Lat. 31[deg]52'01.47''N, long. 084[deg]48'21.14''W)
LAYIN, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]35'38.39''N, long. 085[deg]32'50.84''W)
TOJXE, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 34[deg]39'40.18''N, long. 086[deg]01'49.42''W)
HITMN, TN                                       WP                             (Lat. 36[deg]08'12.47''N, long. 086[deg]41'05.25''W)
PLESS, IL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 37[deg]48'34.48''N, long. 088[deg]57'47.48''W)
St Louis, MO (STL)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 38[deg]51'38.48''N, long. 090[deg]28'56.52''W)
Des Moines, IA (DSM)                            VORTAC                         (Lat. 41[deg]26'15.45''N, long. 093[deg]38'54.81''W)
Sioux Falls, SD (FSD)                           VORTAC                         (Lat. 43[deg]38'58.14''N, long. 096[deg]46'52.02''W)
Aberdeen, SD (ABR)                              VOR/DME                        (Lat. 45[deg]25'02.48''N, long. 098[deg]22'07.39''W)

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                                                          Q-30 IZAAC, MS to VLKNN, AL [Amended]

IZAAC, MS                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]27'49.87''N, long. 090[deg]16'37.75''W)
SKNRR, MS                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]29'07.75''N, long. 088[deg]30'49.63''W)
VLKNN, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]40'12.47''N, long. 086[deg]53'58.83''W)

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                                                    Q-79 MCLAW, FL to Louisville, KY (IIU) [Amended]

MCLAW, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 24[deg]33'49.00''N, long. 081[deg]01'00.00''W)
VAULT, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 24[deg]45'54.75''N, long. 081[deg]00'33.72''W)
FEMID, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 26[deg]06'29.59''N, long. 081[deg]27'23.07''W)
WULFF, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]04'03.14''N, long. 081[deg]58'44.99''W)
MOLIE, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]01'55.53''N, long. 082[deg]18'25.55''W)
DOFFY, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]15'22.73''N, long. 082[deg]31'38.10''W)
EVANZ, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]54'12.11''N, long. 082[deg]52'03.81''W)
IISLY, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]42'37.70''N, long. 083[deg]17'57.72''W)
ZPLEN, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 31[deg]41'28.42''N, long. 083[deg]40'21.06''W)
THRSR, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]37'45.26''N, long. 084[deg]26'06.36''W)
KAILL, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 34[deg]01'47.21''N, long. 084[deg]31'24.18''W)
WUDEE, GA                                       Fix                            (Lat. 34[deg]34'43.52''N, long. 084[deg]39'58.83''W)
RESPE, TN                                       Fix                            (Lat. 35[deg]35'30.56''N, long. 084[deg]55'12.31''W)
SWAPP, TN                                       Fix                            (Lat. 36[deg]36'49.78''N, long. 085[deg]10'56.04''W)
Louisville, KY (IIU)                            VORTAC                         (Lat. 38[deg]06'12.47''N, long. 085[deg]34'38.77''W)

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                                                          Q-81 TUNSL, FL to HONID, GA [Amended]

TUNSL, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 24[deg]54'02.43''N, long. 081[deg]31'02.80''W)
KARTR, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 25[deg]29'45.76''N, long. 081[deg]30'46.24''W)
FIPES, OG                                       WP                             (Lat. 25[deg]41'30.15''N, long. 081[deg]37'13.79''W)
THMPR, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 26[deg]46'00.21''N, long. 082[deg]20'23.99''W)
LEEHI, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]07'21.91''N, long. 082[deg]34'54.57''W)
FARLU, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]45'32.56''N, long. 082[deg]50'43.77''W)
MGNTY, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]01'32.99''N, long. 082[deg]53'19.71''W)
ENDEW, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]18'01.73''N, long. 082[deg]55'56.70''W)
BITNY, OG                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]46'11.98''N, long. 083[deg]07'53.01''W)
NICKI, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]15'20.19''N, long. 083[deg]20'31.80''W)
SNAPY, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]48'51.17''N, long. 083[deg]42'23.61''W)
BULZI, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]22'24.93''N, long. 084[deg]04'34.47''W)
IPOKE, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]50'38.05''N, long. 084[deg]11'34.84''W)
HONID, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 31[deg]38'50.31''N, long. 084[deg]23'42.60''W)

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                                                          Q-89 MANLE, FL to SMTTH, TN [Amended]

MANLE, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]42'26.16''N, long. 080[deg]24'23.71''W)
WAKUP, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]51'47.62''N, long. 080[deg]40'26.97''W)
PRMUS, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]49'05.67''N, long. 081[deg]07'20.74''W)
OVENP, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]08'04.41''N, long. 081[deg]22'26.25''W)
SHRKS, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]37'23.23''N, long. 081[deg]45'59.13''W)
YANTI, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 31[deg]47'22.38''N, long. 082[deg]51'32.65''W)

HESPI, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]14'21.16''N, long. 084[deg]05'38.77''W)
CULTO, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]59'10.52''N, long. 084[deg]17'39.60''W)
SMTTH, TN                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]54'41.57''N, long. 084[deg]00'19.74''W)

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                                                         Q-118 BONNT, IN to PEAKY, FL [Amended]

BONNT, IN                                       WP                             (Lat. 40[deg]29'37.14''N, long. 085[deg]40'45.75''W)
HEVAN, IN                                       WP                             (Lat. 39[deg]21'08.86''N, long. 085[deg]07'46.70''W)
ROYYZ, IN                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]56'28.93''N, long. 084[deg]56'10.19''W)
VOSTK, KY                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]28'15.86''N, long. 084[deg]43'03.58''W)
HELUB, KY                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]42'54.84''N, long. 084[deg]44'28.31''W)
JEDER, KY                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]19'30.54''N, long. 084[deg]45'14.17''W)
GLAZR, TN                                       WP                             (Lat. 36[deg]25'20.78''N, long. 084[deg]46'49.29''W)
KAILL, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 34[deg]01'47.21''N, long. 084[deg]31'24.18''W)
THRSR, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 33[deg]37'45.26''N, long. 084[deg]26'06.36''W)
JOHNN, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 31[deg]31'22.94''N, long. 083[deg]57'26.55''W)
JAMIZ, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]13'46.91''N, long. 083[deg]19'27.78''W)
BRUTS, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]30'58.00''N, long. 082[deg]58'57.00''W)
JINOS, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]28'46.00''N, long. 082[deg]08'52.00''W)
KPASA, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]10'34.00''N, long. 081[deg]54'27.00''W)
SHEEK, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]35'15.40''N, long. 081[deg]46'27.82''W)
CHRRI, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]03'00.70''N, long. 081[deg]39'14.81''W)
FEMID, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 26[deg]06'29.59''N, long. 081[deg]27'23.07''W)
PEAKY, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 24[deg]35'23.72''N, long. 081[deg]08'53.91''W)

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                                                        Q-184 Ranger, TX (FUZ) to ARNNY, AL [New]
Ranger, TX (FUZ)                                VORTAC                         (Lat. 32[deg]53'22.02''N, long. 097[deg]10'45.93''W)
DOBIS, TX                                       WP                             (Lat. 32[deg]46'16.86''N, long. 093[deg]48'35.05''W)
BERKE, LA                                       Fix                            (Lat. 32[deg]45'18.20''N, long. 093[deg]35'50.03''W)
MIXIE, LA                                       Fix                            (Lat. 32[deg]43'19.40''N, long. 093[deg]10'51.57''W)
STAGE, LA                                       Fix                            (Lat. 32[deg]42'42.76''N, long. 093[deg]03'21.82''W)
KAMEN, LA                                       Fix                            (Lat. 32[deg]40'10.15''N, long. 092[deg]33'07.47''W)
SARKK, MS                                       WP                             (Lat. 32[deg]26'02.24''N, long. 090[deg]05'58.67''W)
MERDN, MS                                       WP                             (Lat. 32[deg]22'42.36''N, long. 088[deg]48'14.66''W)
KWANE, MS                                       WP                             (Lat. 32[deg]22'00.47''N, long. 088[deg]27'29.43''W)
ARNNY, AL                                       WP                             (Lat. 32[deg]20'40.60''N, long. 086[deg]59'28.57''W)

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 17, 2021.
Michael R. Beckles,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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requirements.
    Abstract: Section 205(c) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) requires
that every public utility have all of its jurisdictional rates and
tariffs on file with the Commission and make them available for public
inspection, within such time and in such form as the Commission may
designate. Section 205(d) of the FPA requires that every public utility
must provide notice to the Commission and the public of any changes to
its jurisdictional rates and tariffs, file such changes with the
Commission, and make them available for public inspection, in such
manner as directed by the Commission. In addition, FPA section 206
requires the Commission, upon complaint or its own motion, to modify
existing rates or services that are found to be unjust, unreasonable,
unduly discriminatory or preferential. FPA section 207 requires the
Commission upon complaint by a state commission and a finding of
insufficient interstate service, to order the rendering of adequate
interstate service by public utilities, the rates for which would be
filed in accordance with FPA sections 205 and 206.
    In Orders Nos. 671 and 671-A,\1\ the Commission revised its
regulations that govern qualifying small power production and
cogeneration facilities. Among other things, the Commission eliminated
certain exemptions from rate regulation that were previously available
to qualifying facilities (QFs). New qualifying facilities may need to
make tariff filings if they do not meet the new exemption requirements.
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    \1\ Revised Regulations Governing Small Power Production and
Cogeneration Facilities, Order No. 671, 71 FR 7852 (2/15/2006), FERC
Stats. & Regs. ] 31,203 (2006); and Revised Regulations Governing
Small Power Production and Cogeneration Facilities, Order 671-A, 71
FR 30585 (5/30/2006), in Docket No. RM05-36.
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    FERC implemented the Congressional mandate of the Energy Policy Act
of 2005 (EPAct 2005) to establish criteria for new qualifying
cogeneration facilities by: (1) Amending the exemptions available to
qualifying facilities from the FPA and from PUHCA [resulting in the
burden imposed by FERC-914, the subject of this statement]; (2)
ensuring that these facilities are using their thermal output in a
productive and beneficial manner; that the electrical, thermal,
chemical and mechanical output of new qualifying cogeneration
facilities is used fundamentally for industrial, commercial,
residential or industrial purposes; and there is continuing progress in
the development of efficient electric energy generating technology; (3)
amending the FERC Form 556 \2\ to reflect the criteria for new
qualifying cogeneration facilities; and (4) eliminating ownership
limitations for qualifying cogeneration and small power production
facilities. The Commission satisfied the statutory mandate and its
continuing obligation to review its policies encouraging cogeneration
and small power production, energy conservation, efficient use of
facilities and resources by electric utilities and equitable rates for
energy customers.
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    \2\ The FERC-556 is cleared separately as OMB Control No. 1902-
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    Type of Respondents: New qualifying facilities and small power
producers that do not meet Commission exemption criteria.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \3\ The Commission estimates the total
Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as:
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    \3\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.

                 FERC-914 (IC12-14-000): Cogeneration and Small Power Production--Tariff Filings
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                                                     Number of                        Average        Estimated
                                     Number of     responses per   Total number    burden hours    total annual
                                    respondents     respondent     of responses    per response       burden
                                             (A)             (B)     (A) x (B) =             (D)       (C) x (D)
                                                                             (C)
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FPA Section 205 filings.........             100               1             100             183          18,300
Electric Quarterly Reports                   100               1             100             230          23,000
 (initial)......................
Electric Quarterly Reports                   100               3             300               6           1,800
 (later)........................
Change of Status................             100               1             100               3             300
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    Total.......................             N/A             N/A             600             N/A          43,400
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    The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $2,995,016
[43,400 hours / 2,080 \4\ hours/year = 20.86538 * $143,540/year \5\ =
$2,995,016].
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    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: May 18, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-12700 Filed 5-24-12; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-56947; File No. SR-Amex-2007-134]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change
To Amend Commentary .10 to Amex Rule 584 To Delete the Reference to the
Weekly Bulletin

December 12, 2007.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on December 6, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been prepared substantially by the Amex. The
Amex filed the proposed rule change under Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the
Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) 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).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Amex proposes to adopt changes to Commentary .10 to Amex Rule
584 to delete the reference to the Weekly Bulletin therein. The text of
the proposed rule change is available at http://www.amex.com, the

principal offices of the Amex, and the Commission's Public Reference
Room.

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

    In its filing with the Commission, the Amex 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 Amex 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 Exchange proposes to amend Commentary .10 to Amex Rule 584 \5\
to delete the reference to the Weekly Bulletin therein. Commentary .10
to Amex Rule 584 requires that all information filed with the Exchange
pursuant to Rule 584 be made public in the lists of the meetings of
stockholders in the Weekly Bulletin.
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    \5\ Amex Rule 584 specifies requirements for members and member
organizations regarding proxy contests involving unregistered
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    The Weekly Bulletin, published by the Exchange, currently contains
information on the seat market, admission of members, listings and
stockholder meetings. In deleting the reference to the Weekly Bulletin
in Commentary .10 to Amex Rule 584, the Exchange seeks the flexibility
of posting the Weekly Bulletin and/or the information contained therein
on the AmexTrader Web site (http://www.amextrader.com) for a wider

circulation.\6\
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    \6\ In the instance that a person does not have access to the
Internet, the list of meetings of stockholders will be made
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    The Commission previously approved an Exchange proposal to delete
references in Amex's Constitution and Rules to the requirement that
membership, corporate governance, stockholder meetings and disciplinary
information be published in the Weekly Bulletin.\7\ However, Commentary
.10 to Amex Rule 584 still contains a reference to the Weekly Bulletin.
Therefore, the Exchange proposes to delete the reference to the Weekly
Bulletin in Commentary .10 of Amex Rule 584 in order to harmonize this
rule with the remainder of Amex's Constitution and Rules.
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    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 41840 (Sept. 7,
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    The Exchange does not believe that this proposal will engender any
controversy as the information contained in the Weekly Bulletin will
continue to be available to its existing constituency and will be made
available to the general public through the AmexTrader Web site.
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)(5) of the
Act,\9\ in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and
manipulative acts and practices, to remove impediments to and perfect
the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system,
and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The proposed rule change does not 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

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

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

    The Amex has designated the proposed rule change as one that: (1)
Does not significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (2) does not impose any significant burden on competition;
and (3) does not become operative for 30 days after the date of filing,
or such shorter time as the Commission may designate if consistent with
the protection of investors and the public interest. In addition, as
required under Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii),\10\ the Amex provided the
Commission with written notice of its intention to file the proposed
rule change, along with a brief description of the text of the proposed
rule change, at least five business days prior to filing the proposal
with the Commission. Therefore, the proposed rule change has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \11\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\12\
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    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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    The Amex has requested the Commission to waive the 30-day operative
delay so that the proposal may become operative immediately upon
filing.
    The Commission hereby grants the Amex's request \13\ and believes
that waiving the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the
protection of investors and the public interest. The Commission notes
that it previously approved an Exchange proposal to delete references
in the Amex's Constitution and Rules to the requirement that
membership, corporate governance, stockholder meetings and disciplinary
information be published in the Weekly Bulletin \14\ and that the
proposed amendment conforms the language in Commentary .10 of Amex Rule
584 with the remainder of the Exchange's Constitution and Rules by
deleting the reference to the Weekly Bulletin. In addition, the
Commission believes that waiver of the 30-day operative period would
enable the Exchange to implement the proposal as quickly as possible,
and thereby provide for greater uniformity among the Amex's
Constitution and Rules. For these reasons, the Commission designates
the proposal to be operative upon filing with the Commission.
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    \13\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has considered the proposal's impact on efficiency,
competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \14\ See note 7, supra.
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    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.

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-Amex-2007-134 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Amex-2007-134. 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, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official
business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Amex. 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 publicly available. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-Amex-2007-134 and should be submitted on or before
January 10, 2008.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\15\
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    \15\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:
    Docket Numbers: EC14-111-000.
    Applicants: ON Wind Energy LLC.
    Description: Application for Authorization for Disposition of
Jurisdictional Facilities under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act
and Request for Expedited Action of ON Wind Energy LLC.
    Filed Date: 7/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20140708-5112.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/14.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1833-003; ER10-2981-003; ER11-47-003; ER11-41-
003; ER13-1896-003; ER12-2343-001; ER11-46-006; ER10-2975-006; ER11-
1834-003; ER11-1835-004; ER11-1838-004; ER98-542-029; ER98-542-030;
ER98-542-031; ER14-594-003.
    Applicants: Indiana Michigan Power Company, AEP Operating
Companies, Appalachian Power Company, Kentucky Power Company, Kingsport
Power Company, Wheeling Power Company, CSW Operating Companies, AEP
Texas Central Company, AEP Texas North Company, Public Service Company
of Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power Company, Ohio Power Company,
AEP Energy Partners, Inc., CSW Energy Services, Inc., CSW Operating
Companies, AEP Retail Energy Partners, LLC, AEP Energy Inc., AEP
Generation Resources Inc.
    Description: Supplement to December 20, 2013 Triennial Market
Analysis Update of the AEP MBR affiliates located in PJM balancing area
authority.
    Filed Date: 7/3/14.
    Accession Number: 20140703-5165.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/24/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER13-1139-006.
    Applicants: Imperial Valley Solar 1, LLC.
    Description: Notification of Non-Material Change in Status of
Imperial Valley Solar 1, LLC.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5131.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2374-000.
    Applicants: Torofino Trading LLC.
    Description: Torofino Trading LLC submits notice of cancellation of
its market-based tariff.
    Filed Date: 7/1/14.
    Accession Number: 20140708-0021.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/22/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2381-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: 2252R2 Cottonwood Wind Project GIA to be effective 6/
10/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20140708-5088.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2382-000.
    Applicants: ON Wind Energy LLC.
    Description: Baseline new to be effective 8/12/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20140708-5094.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2383-000.
    Applicants: Aggressive Energy LLC.
    Description: Aggressive Energy LLC to be effective 8/8/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/8/14.
    Accession Number: 20140708-5100.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/29/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2384-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: 2220R3 Broken Bow Wind II, LLC GIA to be effective 6/
12/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5014.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2385-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: 2014-07-09 SA 2528 BREC KU 2014 IA Cert of Concurrence
to be effective 8/20/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5017.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2386-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Hampshire.
    Description: Cancellation of Localized Cost Responsibility
Agreement with Town of Wallingford to be effective 9/8/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5030.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers:ER14-2387-000.
    Applicants: Western Massachusetts Electric Company.
    Description: Cancellation of Localized Cost Responsibility
Agreement with Town of Wallingford to be effective 9/8/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5048.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2388-000.
    Applicants: Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.
    Description: Billing Dispute Resolution to be effective 4/11/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5091.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2389-000.
    Applicants: Western Massachusetts Electric Company.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of Equipment Rental Agreement
Rate Schedule No. 436 of Western Massachusetts Electric Company.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5095.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2390-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. submits
tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): 2014-07-09--SA 1558 Forward Energy-
ATC LGIA (G368) to be effective 7/10/2014.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5107.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2391-000.
    Applicants: Link Energy Incorporated.
    Description: Link Energy Incorporated submits tariff filing per
35.12: Link Energy Incorporated Market Based Rate Tariff to be
effective 9/8/2014.

    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5124.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

    Docket Numbers: ER14-2392-000.
    Applicants: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation.
    Description: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation submits
tariff filing per 35.15: Notice of Cancellation to be effective 6/6/
2014.
    Filed Date: 7/9/14.
    Accession Number: 20140709-5152.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/30/14.

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

    Dated: July 9, 2014.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0165; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01003-T;
Amendment 39-22434; AD 2023-09-11]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-24-
13, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes;
Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes;
Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
AD 2019-24-13 required repetitive high-frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections for cracking of a stiffener of a certain lateral window
frame, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions.
This AD was prompted by a determination that certain inspection times
need to be revised. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2019-24-13,
with amended compliance times, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 10, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 10,
2023.

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0165; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information

(MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may
find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-0165.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Dowling, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, International Validation Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-24-13, Amendment 39-21002 (84 FR
71788, December 30, 2019) (AD 2019-24-13). AD 2019-24-13 applied to
certain Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -
113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212,
-214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -
131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2019-24-13 required
repetitive HFEC inspections for cracking of a stiffener of a certain
lateral window frame, and rework, repair, or replacement of the lateral
window frame, as applicable, as specified in EASA AD 2019-0067R1, dated
September 11, 2019 (EASA AD 2019-0067R1). The FAA issued AD 2019-24-13
to address cracking of the horizontal upper stiffener of the lateral
window frame, which could reduce the structural integrity of the
fuselage.
    The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2023 (88
FR 9776). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0151, dated July 26, 2022,
issued by EASA (EASA AD 2022-0151) (also referred to as the MCAI). The
MCAI states that several occurrences were reported where, during a
maintenance check, cracks were found in the horizontal upper stiffener
of the lateral window frame at the frame 4 upper attachment. Since EASA
AD 2019-0067R1 was issued, it was determined that the embodiment of
Airbus production modification (mod) 161229 does not provide any
benefit versus the pre-mod 161229 configuration, and Airbus issued
revised service information to remove the credit and higher inspection
threshold for post-mod 161229 airplanes. In addition, based on new
calculations, the inspection interval was increased. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could reduce the structural integrity of
the fuselage.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0165.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain the requirements of AD
2019-24-13, with amended compliance times, as specified in EASA AD
2022-0151. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking of the
horizontal upper stiffener of the lateral window frame, which could
reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received one comment, from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product.
Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in
the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any
operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2022-0151 specifies procedures for repetitive HFEC
inspections of the horizontal upper stiffener of the lateral window
frame on the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) sides for any cracking
and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Related
investigative and corrective actions include repair, replacement, and
rework. EASA AD 2022-0151 also specifies reporting to Airbus if any
discrepancies (cracking) are found during the inspections. This
material 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

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,528 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Retained actions from AD 2019-24-13...  9 work-hours x $85 per                $0            $765        $987,615
                                         hour = $765.
New proposed actions..................  6 work-hours x $85 per                 0             510         779,280
                                         hour = $510.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition rework, replacement, or reporting that would be required
based on the results of any required actions. The FAA has no way of
determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition
actions:

                Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions *
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                                                             Cost per
          Labor cost                   Parts cost            product
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Up to 543 work-hours x $85 per  Up to $107,370.........        $153,525
 hour = $46,155.
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
  estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.

    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.

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 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 currently 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 take
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.

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.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-24-13, Amendment 39-21002
(84 FR 71788, December 30, 2019); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2023-09-11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22434; Docket No. FAA-2023-0165;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01003-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 10, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2019-24-13, Amendment 39-21002 (84 FR 71788,
December 30, 2019).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-
0151, dated July 26, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0151).
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
    (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that during a maintenance
check, cracks were found in the horizontal upper stiffener of the
lateral window frame at the frame 4 upper attachment, and a
determination that certain compliance times need to be revised. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking of the horizontal upper
stiffener of the lateral window frame. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0151.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0151

    (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0151 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2022-0151.
    (3) Paragraph (7) of EASA AD 2022-0151 specifies to report
inspection results to Airbus within a certain compliance time. For
this AD, report inspection results at the applicable time specified
in paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the inspection.
    (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report

within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (4) Where EASA AD 2022-0151 specifies to perform corrective
actions if ``discrepancies are detected, as identified in the
inspection SB,'' for this AD perform corrective actions if cracking
is detected.
    (5) Instead of complying with paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022-
0151, comply with the following: ``If, during any inspection as
required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2022-0151, for this AD, if any
cracking is detected and the stiffener has already been reworked, or
if any cracking is not removed after a third rework of the
horizontal upper stiffener, the cracking must be repaired before
further flight using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.''

(i) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2019-24-13 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2022-0151 that are
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Timothy Dowling,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, International Validation Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-
3667; email [email protected].

(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0151,
dated July 26, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2022-0151, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on May 8, 2023.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-11820 Filed 6-2-23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas & Oil Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings in Existing Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP23-621-000.
    Applicants: Northern Border Pipeline Company.
    Description: Report Filing: Supplement to NBPL 2023 CUS Filing to
be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 4/6/23.
    Accession Number: 20230406-5139.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/18/23.
    Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified
comment date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: April 7, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Pages 8387-8388]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Release From Conveyance Deed Obligations for Superior
Municipal Airport, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and
invites public comment on the application for a release of
approximately 15.09 acres of airport property at Superior Municipal
Airport, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona from all conditions contained
in the Conveyance Deed since the parcel of land is not needed for
airport purposes. The property will be sold for its fair market value
and the proceeds used for an airport purpose. The reuse of the land for
a roadway improvement project by the State of Arizona represents a
compatible land use that will not interfere with the airport, thereby
protecting the interests of civil aviation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 19, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Mike N. Williams,
Manager, Airports District Office, Federal Register Comment, Federal
Aviation Administration, Phoenix Airports District Office, 3800 N.
Central Avenue, Suite 1025, Phoenix, Arizona 85012. In addition, one
copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to
David E. Edwards, Right of Way Project Coordinator, Arizona Department
of Transportation, 205 South 17th Avenue, MD 612E, Phoenix, Arizona
85007-3212.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21),
Public Law 10-181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be
published in the Federal Register 30 days before the Secretary may
waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus
property conveyance deeds or grant agreements.
    The following is a brief overview of the request:
    The Town of Superior, Pinal County, Arizona requested a release
from the conditions contained in the Conveyance Deed for approximately
15.09 acres of airport land. The property is located on the north side
of the airport adjacent to

U.S. Highway 60. The land is presently unused and undeveloped. The land
is needed for roadway improvements to U.S. Highway 60 that will
encroach into airport property. The Town of Superior, Pinal County,
Arizona agrees to the sale of the land to the State of Arizona,
Department of Transportation, since the property is not needed for
airport purposes. The conveyance will not impact the airport, while the
project will aid traffic flow by the airport and to the Town of
Superior. The sale price will be based on its appraised market value
and the sale proceeds will be used for an airport purpose. The use of
the property for a public roadway represents a compatible use that will
not interfere with the airport. The airport will receive proper
compensation, thereby serving the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California, on February 5, 2015.
Steven Oetzell,
Acting Manager, Safety and Standards, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
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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 important and 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. 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.

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having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1272; Airspace Docket No. 08-ACE-4]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Iowa Falls, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Iowa Falls, IA.
Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate Area
Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at
Iowa Falls Municipal Airport, Iowa Falls, IA. The FAA is taking this
action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule
(IFR) operations at Iowa Falls Municipal Airport.

DATES: 0901 UTC, October 22, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register
approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 321-
7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On May 19, 2009, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed rulemaking to amend Class E airspace at Iowa Falls, IA,
adding additional controlled airspace at Iowa Falls Municipal Airport,
Iowa Falls, IA. (74 FR 23371, Docket No. FAA-2008-1272.) Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph
6005 of FAA Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 2008, and effective October
31, 2008, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
Part 71 by amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Iowa Falls, IA, adding additional controlled
airspace at Iowa Falls Municipal Airport, Iowa Falls, IA, for the
safety and management of IFR operations.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it adds additional controlled airspace at Iowa Falls Municipal
Airport, Iowa Falls, IA.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9S, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31,
2008, is amended as follows:

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

* * * * *

ACE IA E5 Iowa Falls, IA [Amended]

Iowa Falls Municipal Airport, IA
    (Lat. 42[deg]28[min]15[sec] N., long. 93[deg]16[min]12[sec] W.)
Iowa Falls NDB
    (Lat. 42[deg]28[min]36[sec] N., long. 93[deg]15[min]56[sec] W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.3-mile radius of Iowa Falls Municipal Airport and within
2.6 miles each side of the 154[deg] bearing from the Iowa Falls NDB
extending from the 6.3-mile radius to 7.4 miles southeast of the
airport.
* * * * *

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 23, 2009.
Anthony D. Roetzel,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. E9-18242 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0414; Airspace Docket No. 21-AAL-25]
RIN 2120-AA66

Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Red-4 (R-4) in Central
Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes Colored Federal airway R-4 in central
Alaska due to the scheduled decommissioning of the Bear Creek (BCC)
Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) on December 2, 2021.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 2, 2021. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McMullin, Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it modifies the air traffic service route structure in the
north central United States to maintain the efficient flow of air
traffic.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA 2021-0414 in the Federal Register (86 FR 29531; June 2, 2021),
revoking Colored Federal airway R-4 in central Alaska. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
    Colored Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6009(b) of FAA
Order JO 7400.11F dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15,
2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Colored
Federal airway listed in this document will be published subsequently
in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 to revoke Colored Federal airway
R-4, due to the decommissioning of BCC NDB. The change is outlined
below.
    R-4: R-4 currently navigates between the Chena, AK, NDB and the
Bear Creek, AK, NDB. This action removes the entire route.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated,
does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this airspace action of revoking
Colored Federal airway R-4 in central Alaska qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321
et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). As such, this action
is not expected to result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact study.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

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

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

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1. The authority citation for part 71 is amended to read as follows:

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

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6009(b) Colored Federal Airways.

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R-4 [Remove]

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    Issued in Washington, DC.
Michael R. Beckles,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 164 (Friday, August 25, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40624-40625]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17995]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Verification
of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating, and Medical Certification

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew a previously approved
information collection. The information is used to identify airmen to
allow the agency to verify their foreign license being used to qualify
for a US certificate. Respondents are holders of foreign licenses
wishing to obtain US certificates.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 25, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20503.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0724.
    Title: Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating, and
Medical Certification.
    Form Numbers: FAA Form 8060-71.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on June 19, 2017 (82 FR 27944). There were no comments.
The information collected is used to properly identify airmen to allow
the agency to verify their foreign license being used to qualify for a
U.S. certificate. The respondents are holders of foreign licenses
wishing to obtain a U.S.

certificate. A person who is applying for a U.S. pilot certificate/
rating on the basis of a foreign-pilot license must apply for
verification of that license at least 90 days before arriving at the
designated FAA FSDO where the applicant intends to receive the U.S.
pilot certificate.
    Respondents: Approximately 8,700 foreign applicants for U.S.
certificates annually.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,450 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 21, 2017.
Ronda L. Thompson,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy &
Records Management Branch, ASP-110.
[FR Doc. 2017-17995 Filed 8-24-17; 8:45 am]
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