[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65921-65925]
[FR Doc No: 2015-26993]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4205; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-149-AD;
Amendment 39-18301; AD 2015-21-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500
series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive eddy current inspections
for any cracking in the inspar upper skin, and related investigative
and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report
that an operator discovered a crack in a certain section of the inspar
upper skin, just forward of the rear spar on the right wing. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct any cracking in the inspar upper
skin and rear spar upper chord, which could result in the inability of
the structure to carry limit load, or result in a fuel leak, which
could prevent continued safe flight and landing.

DATES: This AD is effective November 12, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 12,
2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April
9, 2014 (79 FR 12368, March 5, 2014). We must receive comments on this
AD by December 14, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box
3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It
is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4205.

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-2015-
4205; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone:
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
90712-4137; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We have received a report that an operator discovered a crack in
the inspar upper skin at wing buttock line 157, just forward of the
rear spar on the right wing. The crack measured 2.375 inches long. Two
additional cracks were found in the skin at two holes common to the
rear spar in the same area. Subsequent inspections specified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013,
revealed that the rear spar upper chord was almost completely severed.
Web cracks were also discovered on both wings. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in the inability of the structure to carry
limit load, or result in a fuel leak, which could prevent continued
safe flight and landing. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated
September 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for
repetitive eddy current inspections for any cracking in the inspar
upper skin, and applicable related investigative and corrective
actions. 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 of this
AD.

Other Relevant Rulemaking

    AD 2014-12-13, Amendment 39-17874 (79 FR 39300, July 10, 2014), was
issued for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -
400, and -500 series airplanes. AD 2014-12-13 requires repetitive
inspections for cracking of the aft support fitting for the main
landing gear beam, and the rear spar upper chord and rear spar web in
the area of rear spar station 224.14; and repair if necessary. AD 2014-
12-13 refers to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318,
dated May 15, 2013, as the appropriate source of service information
for accomplishing the required actions.
    For those airplanes that have not yet done the high frequency eddy
current open-hole inspection specified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, this AD specifies
using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22,
2015, to do the eddy current inspections for any cracking in the inspar
upper skin area near the rear spar at wing buttock line 157. The eddy
current inspections specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, are intended to ensure there are no
undetected cracks in the inspar upper skin area near the rear spar at
wing buttock 157 prior to the accomplishment of the inspections
specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318,
dated May 15, 2013.

FAA's Determination

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

AD Requirements

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information.''
    ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions that (1)
are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the
nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD
could include, for example, inspections.
    The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. ``Corrective
actions'' correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in
an AD could include, for example, repairs.

Differences Between the AD and the Service Information

    Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22,
2015, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to
repair certain conditions, but this AD requires repairing those
conditions in one of the following ways:
     In accordance with a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have
authorized to make those findings.
    The effectivity of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated
September 22, 2015, includes Group 1, configuration 1, airplanes. Those
airplanes have been inspected using a high frequency eddy current open-
hole inspection, in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013. We have determined that only
those airplanes that have not done the high frequency eddy current
open-hole inspection, in accordance with Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, are affected by the
identified unsafe condition addressed in this AD. Therefore, we have
excluded Group 1, configuration 1, airplanes from the applicability of
this AD.

Explanation of ``RC'' Steps in Service Information

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
(ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for
annotating which steps in the service information are required for
compliance with an AD. Differentiating these steps from other tasks in
the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's
understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent
judgment in AD compliance. The steps identified as Required for
Compliance (RC) in any service information identified previously have a
direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an
identified unsafe condition.
    For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC,
the following provisions apply: (1) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step,
must be done to comply with the AD, and an AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures; and
(2) steps not labeled 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 RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and
the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
cracking in the inspar upper skin and rear spar upper chord could
result in the inability of the structure to carry limit load, or result
in a fuel leak, which could prevent continued safe flight and landing.
Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2015-4205 and
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-149-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 495 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
        Action                  Labor cost             Parts cost      Cost per  product          operators
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Inspection............  1 work-hour x $85 per hour              $0   $85 per inspection     $42,075 per
                         = $85 per inspection                         cycle.                 inspection cycle.
                         cycle.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no
way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
repairs:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                   Action                                Labor cost                 Parts cost        product
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One-time inspection........................  86 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  $0           $7,310
                                              $7,310.
Repair.....................................  3,700 work-hours x $85 per hour =                0          314,500
                                              $314,500.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-21-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18301; Docket No. FAA-
2015-4205; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-149-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 12, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
57A1326, dated September 22, 2015; except for Group 1, configuration
1, airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
57A1326, dated September 22, 2015.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that an operator discovered a
crack in the inspar upper skin at wing buttock line 157, just
forward of the rear spar on the right wing. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct any cracking in the inspar upper skin and rear
spar upper chord, which could result in the inability of the
structure to carry limit load, or result in a fuel leak, which could
prevent continued safe flight and landing.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions

    Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015:
Do an eddy current inspection for any cracking in the inspar upper
skin, and repair doublers and repair triplers, as applicable, and do
all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015; except as
provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat
the inspection thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015.

(h) Exceptions to the Service Information

    (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated
September 22, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the original
issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance
within the specified compliance time after the effective date of
this AD.
    (2) The ``Condition'' column of table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated
September 22, 2015, refers to total flight cycles ``as of the
original issue date of this service bulletin.'' However, for this
condition, this AD applies to the airplanes with the specified total
flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD.
    (3) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated
September 22, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for certain repair
instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for
Compliance), this AD requires repair before further flight using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.

(i) Terminating Actions for Certain Airplanes

    For Group 1, configurations 5 through 7, airplanes specified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015,
accomplishment of any applicable high frequency eddy current
inspection, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15,
2013 (which was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-03-06,
Amendment 39-17743 (79 FR 12368, March 5, 2014), and continues to be
incorporated by reference in AD 2014-12-13, Amendment 39-17874 (79
FR 39300, July 10, 2014)), terminates the repetitive inspections in
paragraph (g) of this AD for those airplanes, provided if any
cracking is found, repair is done before further flight using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.

    Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD:  AD 2014-12-13, Amendment
39-17874 (79 FR 39300, July 10, 2014), refers to Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, as the
appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the
actions required in that AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance
with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or
local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) 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 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, to
make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair
must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval
must specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: For service
information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and
(j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with this AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Jennifer
Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(l) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 12, 2015.
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September
22, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 9, 2014 (79 FR 12368, March 5, 2014).

    (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated
May 15, 2013.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For Boeing service information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (6) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (7) 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 October 11, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-26993 Filed 10-27-15; 8:45 am]
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1.232 0.487 0.487 Georgia 1.227 1.227 0.484 0.484 Hawaii 0.024 0.024 0.009 0.009 Iowa 0.727 0.727 0.287 0.287 Illinois 1.594 1.594 0.629 0.629 Indiana 2.098 2.097 0.828 0.828 Kansas 0.723 0.723 0.285 0.285 Kentucky 1.525 1.525 0.602 0.602 Louisiana 0.601 0.601 0.237 0.237 Massachusetts 0.172 0.172 0.068 0.068 Maryland 0.490 0.490 0.193 0.193 Maine 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 Michigan 1.303 1.303 0.514 0.514 Minnesota 0.695 0.695 0.274 0.274 Missouri 1.393 1.393 0.550 0.550 Mississippi 0.291 0.291 0.115 0.115 Montana 0.378 0.377 0.149 0.149 Navajo Nation 0.601 0.600 0.237 0.237 North Carolina 1.133 1.133 0.447 0.447 North Dakota 1.564 1.564 0.617 0.617 Nebraska 0.421 0.421 0.166 0.166 New Hampshire 0.063 0.063 0.025 0.025 New Jersey 0.153 0.153 0.060 0.060 New Mexico 0.299 0.299 0.118 0.118 Nevada 0.285 0.285 0.112 0.112 New York 0.393 0.393 0.155 0.155 Ohio 2.056 2.056 0.812 0.812 Oklahoma 0.721 0.721 0.285 0.285 Oregon 0.076 0.076 0.030 0.030 Pennsylvania 1.780 1.779 0.702 0.702 South Carolina 0.580 0.580 0.229 0.229 South Dakota 0.072 0.072 0.029 0.029 Tennessee 0.944 0.944 0.373 0.373 Texas 4.657 4.656 1.838 1.838 Utah 0.506 0.506 0.200 0.200 Ute Indian Tribe 0.060 0.060 0.024 0.024 Virginia 0.592 0.592 0.234 0.234 Washington 0.198 0.198 0.078 0.078 Wisconsin 0.890 0.890 0.351 0.351 West Virginia 1.394 1.394 0.550 0.550 2010 2018 Wyoming 0.952 0.952 0.376 0.376 Total 38.000 38.000 15.000 15.000


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13010-000]

Mississippi 8 Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for
Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments

May 2, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 13010-000.
    c. Date filed: September 7, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Mississippi 8 Hydro, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Mississippi River Lock and Dam 8
Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Mississippi River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It
would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi River Lock and
Dam 8.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Brent L. Smith, COO, Symbiotics, LLC,
P.O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be
filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-13010-000) on
any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person in the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project using the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers' Mississippi River Lock and Dam 8 and
operated in a run-of-river mode would consist of: (1) A new powerhouse
and switchyard; (2) four turbine/generator units with a combined
installed capacity of 35 megawatts; (3) a new 3-mile-long above ground
69-kilovolt transmission line extending from the switchyard to an
interconnection point with the local utility's distribution system; and
(4) appurtenant facilities. The proposed Lock and Dam 8
Project would have an average annual generation of 140 gigawatt-hours.
    l. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or
e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy
is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in
item h above.
    m. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a
competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project
must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to
file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36).
Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to
file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days
after the specified comment date for the particular application. A
competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30
and 4.36.
    n. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the
particular application, either a competing development application or a
notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely
notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested
person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing
license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36.
    o. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary
permit application or a development application (specify which type of
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s)
named in this public notice.
    p. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit--A preliminary permit, if
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
    q. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    r. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT
TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'',

``PROTEST'', and ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the
Project Number of the particular application to which the filing
refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the
original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's
regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be
sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A
copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to
intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant
specified in the particular application.
    s. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-10299 Filed 5-8-08; 8:45 am]

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