[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 111 (Monday, June 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26961-26962]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549-2736.

Extension:
    Rule 17a-10; SEC File No. 270-154, OMB Control No. 3235-0122

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (``PRA''), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the existing
collection of information provided for in Rule 17a-10, Report of
Revenue and Expenses (17 CFR 240.17a-10), under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) (``Exchange Act''). The Commission
plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office
of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    The primary purpose of Rule 17a-10 is to obtain the economic and
statistical data necessary for an ongoing analysis of the securities
industry. Paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 17a-10 generally requires broker-
dealers that are exempted from the requirement to file monthly and
quarterly reports pursuant to paragraph (a) of Exchange Act Rule 17a-5
(17 CFR 240.17a-5) to file with the Commission the Facing Page, a
Statement of Income (Loss), and balance sheet from Part IIA of Form X-
17A-5 \1\ (17 CFR 249.617), and Schedule I of Form X-17A-5 not later
than 17 business days after the end of each calendar year.
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    \1\ Form X-17A-5 is the Financial and Operational Combined
Uniform Single Report (``FOCUS Report''), which is used by broker-
dealers to provide certain required information to the Commission.
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    Paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 17a-10 requires a broker-dealer subject to
Rule 17a-5(a) to submit Schedule I of Form X-17A-5 with its Form X-17A-
5 for the calendar quarter ending December 31 of each year. The burden
associated with filing Schedule I of Form X-17A-5 is accounted for in
the PRA filing associated with Rule 17a-5.
    Paragraph (b) of Rule 17a-10 provides that the provisions of
paragraph (a) do not apply to members of national securities exchanges
or registered national securities associations that maintain records
containing the information required by Form X-17A-5 and which transmit
to the Commission copies of the records pursuant to a plan which has
been declared effective by the Commission.
    The Commission estimates that approximately 38 broker-dealers will
spend an average of 12 hours per year complying with Rule 17a-10. Thus,
the total compliance burden is estimated to be approximately 456 hours
per year.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Commission, including whether the information
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's
estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in
writing within 60 days of this publication.

    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to, a collection of information under the PRA unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.
    Please direct your written comments to: Pamela Dyson, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, or send an email
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: June 7, 2017.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-12089 Filed 6-9-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 27 (Friday, February 8, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2793-2796]
[FR Doc No: 2019-01500]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0046; Product Identifier 2018-CE-040-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-11-
09, which applies to certain Learjet, Inc. (Learjet), Model 60
airplanes. AD 2017-11-09 requires a one-time inspection of the fuselage
skin for corrosion and, as necessary, additional related inspections
and corrective actions. Since we issued AD 2017-11-09, we identified an
error in the fluorescent dye penetrant inspection of the fuselage skin
and an ambiguity in the compliance time for the fluorescent dye
penetrant inspection. We are proposing this AD to clarify the
compliance time and correct an error for the fluorescent dye penetrant
inspection of the fuselage skin.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 25, 2019.

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

     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Learjet,
Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0046; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Shawn, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0046;
Product Identifier 2018-CE-040-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued AD 2017-08-07, Amendment 39-18856 (82 FR 18084, April 17,
2017) (``2017-08-07'') for certain serial-numbered Learjet Model 60
airplanes. AD 2017-08-07 required a one-time inspection of the fuselage
skin for corrosion and, as necessary, additional related inspections
and corrective actions. AD 2017-08-07 resulted from an evaluation by
the design approval holder that indicated the upper fuselage skin under
the aft oxygen line fairing is subject to multi-site damage. We issued
AD 2017-08-07 to detect and correct corrosion of the fuselage skin,
which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
    After we issued AD 2017-08-07, we determined that only certain
airplanes listed in the applicability of AD 2017-08-07 are affected by
the unsafe condition. Therefore, we issued AD 2017-11-09, Amendment 39-
18908 (82 FR 24462, May 30, 2017) (``AD 2017-11-09'') to supersede AD
2017-08-07. AD 2017-11-09 retained all of the actions of AD 2017-08-07
but revised the applicability to identify only airplanes with a dorsal-
mounted oxygen bottle and airplanes that have had the dorsal-mounted
oxygen bottle removed but have retained the oxygen line fairing
installed on top of the fuselage.

Actions Since AD 2017-11-09 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2017-11-09, we identified an error in the area
of the fluorescent dye penetrant inspection requirement. AD 2017-11-09
requires the fluorescent penetrant inspection of the fuselage skin
between stringers (S)-2L and S-2R. Bombardier Learjet 60 Service
Bulletin (SB) 60-53-19, Recommended, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016,
specifies inspecting a smaller area, only out to the fairing end caps.
    We also identified an ambiguity in the compliance time for the
inspection of the fuselage skin. Paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of AD
2017-11-09 do not specify that the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original
export certificate of airworthiness should be whichever date is
earlier.
    We are proposing this AD to correct the error of the inspection
area and clarify the compliance times for the fluorescent dye penetrant
inspection of the fuselage skin. This proposed AD will detect and
correct corrosion of the fuselage skin, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Bombardier Learjet 60 Service Bulletin (SB) 60-53-19,
Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016. This service information was
previously approved for incorporation by reference in AD 2017-08-07 and
AD 2017-11-09 retained the incorporation by reference of this SB. The
service information describes procedures for inspections of the
fuselage crown skin for corrosion and, as necessary, related
investigative inspections 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.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2017-11-09.
However, we removed the language in paragraph (g) that identified the
area of the fuselage skin to be inspected as ``between stringers (S)-2L
and S-2R.'' Both this proposed AD and AD 2017-11-09 require following
the instructions in Bombardier Learjet 60, Service Bulletin SB 60-53-
19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, which requires inspection of a
smaller area (only out to the fairing end caps).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 284 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspection (retained action from AD     46 work-hours x $85 per             $265          $4,175      $1,185,700
 2017-11-09).                            hour = $3,910.

Reporting (retained action from AD      1 work-hour x $85 per                  0              85          24,140
 2017-11-09).                            hour = $85.
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    This AD adds no additional economic burden. We have received no
definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the
on-condition actions specified in this AD. According to the
manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result,
we have included all known costs in our 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 be
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, 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.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation
Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-11-09, Amendment 39-18908 (82 FR 24462, May 30, 2017) and adding
the following new AD:

Learjet, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2019-0046; Product Identifier 2018-CE-
040-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by March 25,
2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-11-09, Amendment 39-18908 (82 FR 24462,
May 30, 2017) (``AD 2017-11-09'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Learjet, Inc., Model 60 airplanes,
certificated in any category, having serial numbers 60-002 through
60-430 inclusive, and having a configuration identified in paragraph
(c)(1) or (2) of this AD.
    (1) Airplanes with a dorsal-mounted oxygen bottle.
    (2) Airplanes that have had the dorsal mounted oxygen bottle
removed but have retained the oxygen line fairing installed on top
of the fuselage.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder indicating that the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen
line fairing is subject to multi-site damage. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct corrosion of the fuselage skin, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of the Fuselage Skin, Related Investigative Inspections,
and Corrective Actions

    At the applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1) through (3) of this AD, do the fluorescent dye penetrant
inspection of the fuselage skin for corrosion. Before further
flight, do all related investigative and corrective actions. Follow
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Learjet 60 Service
Bulletin 60-53-19 Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, (SB 60-53-19,
Revision 3) except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (1) As of May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07,
Amendment 39-18856 (82 FR 18084, April 17, 2017) (``2017-08-07''),
which was superseded by AD 2017-11-09), any airplanes with more than
12 years since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness, whichever date is earlier: Inspect
within 12 months after May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-
08-07, which was superseded by 2017-11-09).
    (2) As of May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07,
which was superseded by AD 2017-11-09), any airplanes with more than
6 years but equal to or less than 12 years since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness,
whichever date is earlier: Inspect within 24 months after May 22,
2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07, which was superseded by
AD 2017-11-09).
    (3) As of May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07,
which was superseded by AD 2017-11-09), any airplanes with 6 years
or less since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness, whichever date is earlier: Inspect
within 36 months after May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-
08-07, which was superseded by AD 2017-11-09).

(h) Retained Service Information Exception, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2017-11-09, with no changes. Where SB 60-53-19, Revision 3,
specifies contacting Learjet, Inc., for appropriate action: Before
further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.

(i) Retained Reporting, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2017-11-09, with no changes. At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Submit a report of the
findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by
the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Ann Johnson, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road,
Wichita, KS 67209. The report must include the name of the owner,
the address of the owner, the name of the organization incorporating
Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, the date that inspection was
completed, the name of the person submitting the report, the
address, telephone number, and email of the person submitting the
report, the airplane serial number, the total time (flight hours) on
the airplane, the total number of landings on the airplane, whether
corrosion was detected, whether corrosion was repaired, the
structural repair manual (SRM) chapter and revision used (if
repaired), and whether corrosion exceeded the minimum thickness
specified in Bombardier Learjet 60 SB 60-53-19 (and specify the SRM
chapter and revision, if used as an aid to determine minimum
thickness).
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after May 22, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-08-07, which was superseded by AD 2017-11-
09): Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before May 22, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-08-07, which was superseded by AD 2017-11-
09): Submit the report within 30 days after May 22, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-08-07, which was superseded by AD 2017-11-
09).

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This AD allows credit for the actions required in the
introductory text of paragraph (g) if completed before the effective
date of this AD using the Accomplishment Instructions in Learjet 60
SB 60-53-19, dated November 23, 2015; Learjet 60 SB 60-53-19
Revision 1, dated April 4, 2016; or Learjet 60 SB 60-53-19 Revision
2, dated April 18, 2016.

(k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by a Learjet, Inc., Designated Engineering
Representative (DER), or a Unit Member (UM) of the Learjet
Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), that has been
authorized by the Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, to make those
findings. To be approved, the repair, modification deviation, or
alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017-08-07 or AD 2017-11-09
should continue to be considered approved for the corresponding
requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tara Shawn,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (316) 946-
4107; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone:
316-946-2000; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 31, 2019.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
Division, AIR-601.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 571

[Docket No. NHTSA-2019-0074]

RIN 2127-AL87

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Technical Corrections and
Clarifications Related to Tires and Rims

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) No. 109, ``New pneumatic and certain specialty tires,'' in
response to a petition for rulemaking from the Tire and Rim
Association, to clarify the applicability of the FMVSSs to certain
types of tires intended for use on trailers. Based on a review of prior
amendments to FMVSS Nos. 109 and 119, ``New pneumatic tires for motor
vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 4,536
kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles.'' NHTSA concludes that it
inadvertently made these tires subject to both FMVSS Nos. 109 and 119,
when it was the Agency's intent to make them subject only to FMVSS No.
119. This document corrects that error, and also includes
nonsubstantive technical corrections to tire and rim regulations.

DATES: The effective date of this rule is September 30, 2021.
    Petitions for reconsideration: Petitions for reconsideration of
this final rule must be received not later than October 15, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Petitions for reconsideration of this final rule must refer
to the docket and notice number set forth above and be submitted to the
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. For hand delivery or courier
delivery, delivery is only possible between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Eastern time. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call
(202) 366-9332 before coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Jasinski, Office of the Chief
Counsel, by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and by fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
You may send mail to this official at the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Summary of the NPRM

    On August 21, 2019, NHTSA published in the Federal Register a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing amendments to FMVSS No.
109, in response to a petition from the Tire and Rim Association (TRA).
TRA sought to clarify the applicability of the FMVSSs to certain types
of tires intended for use on trailers (Special Trailer (ST) tires, Farm
Implement (FI) tires, and tires with a rim diameter code of 12 or below
(hereinafter, ``specialty tires'')), and sought other nonsubstantive
technical amendments.\1\ The NPRM proposed to clarify NHTSA's intent to
make specialty tires intended for use on trailers to be subject only to
FMVSS No. 119.
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    In the NPRM, NHTSA acknowledged that in a January 2006 final
rule,\2\ NHTSA stated its intent for specialty tires to be subject to
FMVSS No. 119, but in an August 2007 final rule had inadvertently made
specialty tires also subject to FMVSS No. 109.\3\ Further, NHTSA
acknowledged that FMVSS No. 109 does not specify test conditions for
specialty tires with maximum inflation pressures not specified in FMVSS
No. 109. Without specified test pressures, NHTSA cannot test specialty
tires for compliance with FMVSS No. 109. While this issue could be
remedied by adding new test pressures to FMVSS No. 109, NHTSA stated
its belief that making specialty tires subject to FMVSS No. 119 is
preferable because FMVSS No. 119 specifies test conditions based on
load range designations. Doing so would provide the tire industry
flexibility to change maximum tire inflation pressures for specialty
tires without first requesting regulatory changes from NHTSA.
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    Based on the foregoing, NHTSA proposed an amendment to FMVSS No.
109 to remove references to specialty tires from the title and the
``Application'' section. Second, NHTSA proposed to add a reference to
specialty tires to the title of FMVSS No. 119. In addition, though not
suggested by TRA, NHTSA proposed an amendment to the ``Scope'' section
of FMVSS No. 119 to include a reference to specialty tires, to provide
added clarity regarding the applicability of FMVSS No. 119 to specialty
tires. Specialty tires are already listed in the ``Application''
section of FMVSS No. 119.

    NHTSA also proposed amendments to Table III in FMVSS No. 119, the
endurance test schedule, which had been included in a prior NPRM
proposing upgrades to FMVSS No. 119.\4\ These included technical
corrections to Table III of FMVSS No. 119 to include items that have
been inadvertently omitted from the table through amendments to the
standard, including those pertinent to specialty tires. The NPRM
proposed correcting the omission of load range C, D, M, and N for
speed-restricted service tires, load range A through E and M from the
list of ``All other'' tires, and missing footnotes.
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    \4\ 75 FR 60036 (Sep. 29, 2010). These proposals did not receive
adverse comments responding to that NPRM.
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    The August 2019 NPRM also included several nonsubstantive technical
amendments:
     A corresponding amendment to FMVSS No. 110 to remove a
reference to FMVSS No. 109 as a standard under which specialty tires
could be certified.
     Clarification that tires manufactured for vehicles
manufactured in the year 1975 are subject to FMVSS No. 109.
     The reinsertion of a footnote in Table II of FMVSS No. 119
that had inadvertently been omitted, stating that the minimum breaking
energy requirements for rayon cord tires is 60 percent of those listed
in the Table II.\5\
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2013 Supplemental NPRM and NHTSA received no adverse comment. See 78
FR 2236.
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     Formatting changes and revised headings in Table II of
FMVSS No. 119 to make the table easier to read.\6\
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    \6\ Id.
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     Correction of the formula in S7.3(f)(1) of FMVSS No. 119
for computing breaking energy of a tire when using metric units.\7\
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     Correction of the values for total number of revolutions
of the test wheel during the endurance test in Table III of FMVSS No.
119.
     Clarification that deep tread (18/32 inch or greater)
light truck tires are excluded from FMVSS No. 139. NHTSA had previously
determined that such tires should be subject to FMVSS No. 119.\8\
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     Clarification that FMVSS No. 139 excludes tires with rim
diameters of 12 inches and below, not 8 inches as it currently is
stated. Tires with rim diameters between 8 and 12 inches are considered
specialty tires that will be subject only to FMVSS No. 119.
     The insertion of a missing heading referencing light truck
tires with a nominal cross section <= 295 mm (11.5 inches) in the
tables setting forth the test pressure for the high speed performance
test, the tire endurance test, and the low inflation pressure
performance test for light trucks in FMVSS No. 139.
     Correction of NHTSA's current address in FMVSS No. 110 and
FMVSS No. 139.
     Typographical errors in the application section of FMVSS
No. 110.

II. Summary of the Comments Received and NHTSA's Response

    NHTSA received three comments in response to the August 2019 NPRM,
one from the Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA)
and two separate comments from the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
(USTMA), both of which are trade associations representing tire
manufacturers.
    JATMA's comment supported the proposal. However, JATMA also sought
an amendment to S5.5.1 of FMVSS No. 139 ``to reflect new Tire
Identification Number [TIN] stipulated in 49 CFR part 574.5.'' \9\
Although JATMA does not specify precisely what in S5.5.1 of FMVSS No.
139 it wants amended, NHTSA believes that JATMA is likely referring to
the reference to an ``optional code.''
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    NHTSA is not accepting this suggested amendment from JATMA in the
final rule. In an April 13, 2015 final rule, NHTSA updated the TIN
requirements to standardize the length of the TIN to 13 symbols for new
tires, making no part of the TIN optional.\10\ However, compliance with
these new requirements is optional until April 13, 2025 for most new
tire manufacturers. Until that date, some tire manufacturers may be
following the older TIN content requirements, which include an optional
code. Therefore, NHTSA will not consider removing the references to an
optional code in FMVSS No. 139, as suggested by JATMA, until after
April 13, 2025.
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    \10\ 80 FR 19553.
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    USTMA's first comment was supportive of the proposal. However, it
noted that the heading of section III.A in the NPRM referred to the
``Date of Manufacture of Tires Subject to FMVSS No. 109.'' USTMA noted
that the applicability of FMVSS No. 109 hinges on the date of
manufacture of the vehicle rather than the date of manufacture of the
tire. USTMA is correct. However, as they noted in their comment, the
text following the heading referred to the applicability of FMVSS No.
109 correctly.
    USTMA submitted a second comment identifying a typographical error
in FMVSS No. 119 not discussed in the NPRM. FMVSS No. 119, S6.3 sets
forth requirements for the high speed performance test and refers to
test procedures specified in S7.3. However, USTMA observed that the
test procedures for the high speed performance test in FMVSS No. 119
are actually located in S7.4. USTMA requested that NHTSA correct this
typographical error. NHTSA agrees that this is a typographical error
and is correcting the error in this final rule.\11\
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    \11\ NHTSA finds that there is good cause to exempt this
amendment from the notice-and-comment procedure usually undertaken
prior to adopting amendments. Advance notice of this amendment is
unnecessary because this is merely a correction of an obvious
typographical error.
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    Finally, NHTSA has reviewed the updates and clarifications in the
proposal and has found that one additional change to the presentation
of Table II of FMVSS No. 119 would be helpful. Specifically, NHTSA is
separating the column containing light truck tires and tubeless tires
with rim diameter code 17.5 or smaller into two separate columns.
Although these tires use the same plunger size and have the same
performance requirements for any given load range, including them in
the same column made the column heading either ambiguous or too long.
This nonsubstantive change should ease reader understanding.

III. Final Rule

    For the reasons stated in the August 2019 NPRM, NHTSA is adopting
all of the amendments proposed in the August 2019 NPRM except for the
modification to Table II of FMVSS No. 119 discussed in the prior
paragraph. The Agency is also amending S6.3 of FMVSS No. 119 to correct
a typographical error, as discussed in the response to the comment from
USTMA.

IV. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices

A. Executive Order 12866, Executive Order 13563, and DOT Rulemaking
Procedures

    NHTSA has considered the impact of this rulemaking action under
Executive Order 12866, Executive Order 13563, and the Department of
Transportation's administrative rulemaking procedures. This rulemaking
is not considered significant and was not reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget under E.O. 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and
Review.''
    This rule clarifies the applicability of the FMVSSs to tires
intended for use on

trailers and makes other technical amendments. It will not result in
any costs nor will it have any impact on safety.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.,
as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
(SBREFA) of 1996), whenever an agency is required to publish a notice
of rulemaking for any proposed or final rule, it must prepare and make
available for public comment a regulatory flexibility analysis that
describes the effect of the rule on small entities (i.e., small
businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions).
The Small Business Administration's regulations at 13 CFR part 121
define a small business, in part, as a business entity ``which operates
primarily within the United States.'' (13 CFR 121.105(a)). No
regulatory flexibility analysis is required if the head of an agency
certifies the rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. SBREFA amended the Regulatory
Flexibility Act to require Federal agencies to provide a statement of
the factual basis for certifying that a rule would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    NHTSA has considered the effects of this final rule under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. I certify that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
This rule will directly impact manufacturers of tires. Although we
believe some manufacturers affected by this rule are considered small
businesses, we do not believe this rule will have a significant
economic impact on those manufacturers. This final rule makes only
minor technical changes to the FMVSSs, and does not affect the
substantive requirements of the FMVSSs. This rule will not impose any
costs upon manufacturers and instead, will relieve any confusion that
may exist regarding the applicability of FMVSS No. 109 to specialty
tires.

C. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)

    NHTSA has examined this rule pursuant to Executive Order 13132 (64
FR 43255, August 10, 1999) and concluded that no additional
consultation with States, local governments or their representatives is
mandated beyond the rulemaking process. The Agency has concluded that
the rulemaking would not have sufficient federalism implications to
warrant consultation with State and local officials or the preparation
of a federalism summary impact statement. The final rule would not have
``substantial direct effects 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.''
    NHTSA rules can preempt in two ways. First, the National Traffic
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act contains an express preemption provision:
When a motor vehicle safety standard is in effect under this chapter, a
State or a political subdivision of a State may prescribe or continue
in effect a standard applicable to the same aspect of performance of a
motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment only if the standard is
identical to the standard prescribed under this chapter. 49 U.S.C.
30103(b)(1). It is this statutory command by Congress that preempts any
non-identical State legislative and administrative law addressing the
same aspect of performance.
    The express preemption provision described above is subject to a
savings clause under which ``[c]ompliance with a motor vehicle safety
standard prescribed under this chapter does not exempt a person from
liability at common law.'' 49 U.S.C. 30103(e). Pursuant to this
provision, State common law tort causes of action against motor vehicle
manufacturers that might otherwise be preempted by the express
preemption provision are generally preserved. However, the Supreme
Court has recognized the possibility, in some instances, of implied
preemption of such State common law tort causes of action by virtue of
NHTSA's rules, even if not expressly preempted. This second way that
NHTSA rules can preempt is dependent upon there being an actual
conflict between an FMVSS and the higher standard that would
effectively be imposed on motor vehicle manufacturers if someone
obtained a State common law tort judgment against the manufacturer,
notwithstanding the manufacturer's compliance with the NHTSA standard.
Because most NHTSA standards established by an FMVSS are minimum
standards, a State common law tort cause of action that seeks to impose
a higher standard on motor vehicle manufacturers will generally not be
preempted. However, if and when such a conflict does exist--for
example, when the standard at issue is both a minimum and a maximum
standard--the State common law tort cause of action is impliedly
preempted. See Geier v. American Honda Motor Co., 529 U.S. 861 (2000).
    Pursuant to Executive Order 13132 and 12988, NHTSA has considered
whether this rule could or should preempt State common law causes of
action. The Agency's ability to announce its conclusion regarding the
preemptive effect of one of its rules reduces the likelihood that
preemption will be an issue in any subsequent tort litigation.
    To this end, the Agency has examined the nature (e.g., the language
and structure of the regulatory text) and objectives of this rule and
finds that this rule, like many NHTSA rules, prescribes only a minimum
safety standard. As such, NHTSA does not intend that this rule preempt
State tort law that effectively would impose a higher standard on motor
vehicle manufacturers than that established by today's rule.
Establishment of a higher standard by means of State tort law would not
conflict with the minimum standard announced here. Without any
conflict, there could not be any implied preemption of a State common
law tort cause of action.

D. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform)

    With respect to the review of the promulgation of a new regulation,
section 3(b) of Executive Order 12988, ``Civil Justice Reform'' (61 FR
4729; Feb. 7, 1996), requires that Executive agencies make every
reasonable effort to ensure that the regulation: (1) Clearly specifies
the preemptive effect; (2) clearly specifies the effect on existing
Federal law or regulation; (3) provides a clear legal standard for
affected conduct, while promoting simplification and burden reduction;
(4) clearly specifies the retroactive effect, if any; (5) specifies
whether administrative proceedings are to be required before parties
file suit in court; (6) adequately defines key terms; and (7) addresses
other important issues affecting clarity and general draftsmanship
under any guidelines issued by the Attorney General. This document is
consistent with that requirement.
    Pursuant to this Order, NHTSA notes as follows. The issue of
preemption is discussed above. NHTSA notes further that there is no
requirement that individuals submit a petition for reconsideration or
pursue other administrative proceedings before they may file suit in
court.

E. Protection of Children From Environmental Health and Safety Risks

    Executive Order 13045, ``Protection of Children from Environmental
Health and Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19855, April 23, 1997), applies to any
rule that: (1)

Is determined to be ``economically significant'' as defined under
Executive Order 12866, and (2) concerns an environmental, health, or
safety risk that the agency has reason to believe may have a
disproportionate effect on children. If the regulatory action meets
both criteria, the Agency must evaluate the environmental health or
safety effects of the planned rule on children, and explain why the
planned regulation is preferable to other potentially effective and
reasonably feasible alternatives considered by the Agency.
    This rule is not economically significant as defined under
Executive Order 12866. Further, this rulemaking is not expected to have
a disproportionate health or safety impact on children. Consequently,
no further analysis is required under Executive Order 13045.

F. Paperwork Reduction Act

    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), a person is not
required to respond to a collection of information by a Federal agency
unless the collection displays a valid OMB control number. There is no
information collection requirement associated with this rule.

G. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

    Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act (NTTAA) requires NHTSA to evaluate and use existing voluntary
consensus standards in its regulatory activities unless doing so would
be inconsistent with applicable law (e.g., the statutory provisions
regarding NHTSA's vehicle safety authority) or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards developed or
adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. Technical standards
are defined by the NTTAA as ``performance-based or design-specific
technical specification and related management systems practices.''
They pertain to ``products and processes, such as size, strength, or
technical performance of a product, process or material.''
    Examples of organizations generally regarded as voluntary consensus
standards bodies include ASTM International, the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
If NHTSA does not use available and potentially applicable voluntary
consensus standards, we are required by the Act to provide Congress,
through OMB, an explanation of the reasons for not using such
standards.
    There are no voluntary consensus standards developed by voluntary
consensus standards bodies pertaining to this rule.

H. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA)
requires Federal agencies to prepare a written assessment of the costs,
benefits, and other effects of proposed or final rules that include a
Federal mandate likely to result in the expenditure by State, local, or
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of more
than $100 million annually (adjusted for inflation with base year of
1995). Before promulgating a NHTSA rule for which a written statement
is needed, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires the Agency to
identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives
and adopt the least costly, most cost-effective, or least burdensome
alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. The provisions of
section 205 do not apply when they are inconsistent with applicable
law. Moreover, section 205 allows the Agency to adopt an alternative
other than the least costly, most cost-effective, or least burdensome
alternative if the Agency publishes with the final rule an explanation
of why that alternative was not adopted.
    This final rule would not result in any expenditure by State,
local, or tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100
million, adjusted for inflation.

I. National Environmental Policy Act

    NHTSA has analyzed this rulemaking action for the purposes of the
National Environmental Policy Act. The Agency has determined that
implementation of this action would not have any significant impact on
the quality of the human environment.

J. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.),
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs designated this rule
as not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

K. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)

    The Department of Transportation assigns a regulation identifier
number (RIN) to each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of
Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Information Service Center
publishes the Unified Agenda in April and October of each year. You may
use the RIN contained in the heading at the beginning of this document
to find this action in the Unified Agenda.

L. Privacy Act

    Please note that anyone can search the electronic form of all
documents received into any of our dockets by the name of the
individual submitting the document (or signing the document, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or online at
https://www.transportation.gov/privacy/.

List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 571

    Imports, Motor vehicle safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Tires.

    In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA amends 49 CFR part 571 as
follows:

PART 571--FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS

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1. The authority citation for part 571 of Title 49 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322, 30111, 30115, 30117, and 30166;
delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95.

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2. Amend Sec.  571.109 by revising the section heading and paragraph S2
to read as follows:

Sec.  571.109  Standard No. 109; New pneumatic tires for vehicles
manufactured from 1949 to 1975, bias ply tires, and T-type spare tires.

* * * * *
    S2. Application. This standard applies to new pneumatic radial
tires for use on passenger cars manufactured from 1949 through 1975,
new pneumatic bias ply tires, and T-type spare tires. However, it does
not apply to any tire that has been so altered so as to render
impossible its use, or its repair for use, as motor vehicle equipment.
* * * * *

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3. Amend Sec.  571.110 by revising paragraphs S2, S4.1(b)(2), and
S4.4.2(e)(1) to read as follows:

Sec.  571.110  Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation
vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles
with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.

* * * * *
    S2. Application. This standard applies to motor vehicles with a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)
or less, except for motorcycles, and to non-pneumatic spare tire
assemblies for those vehicles.
* * * * *
    S4.1 * * *

    (b) * * *
    (2) Trailers may be equipped with ST tires, FI tires, or tires with
a rim diameter code of 12 or below that meet the requirements of Sec.
571.119.
* * * * *
    S4.4.2 * * *
    (e) * * *
    (1) Any manufacturer that elects to express the date of manufacture
by means of a symbol shall notify NHTSA in writing of the full names
and addresses of all manufacturers and brand name owners utilizing that
symbol and the name and address of the trademark owner of that symbol,
if any. The notification shall describe in narrative form and in detail
how the month, day, and year or the month and year are depicted by the
symbol. Such description shall include an actual size graphic depiction
of the symbol, showing and/or explaining the interrelationship of the
component parts of the symbol as they will appear on the rim or single
piece wheel disc, including dimensional specifications, and where the
symbol will be located on the rim or single piece wheel disc. The
notification shall be received by NHTSA not less than 60 calendar days
before the first use of the symbol. The notification shall be mailed to
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590. All information provided to NHTSA
under this paragraph will be placed in the public docket.
* * * * *

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4. Amend Sec.  571.119 by:
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a. Revising the section heading.
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b. Revising paragraph S1.
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c. Revising paragraph S6.3.
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d. Revising paragraph S7.3(f)(1) and (2).
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e. Revising Table II--Minimum Static Breaking Energy.
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f. Revising Table III--Endurance Test Schedule.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  571.119   Standard No. 119; New pneumatic tires for motor
vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds),
specialty tires, and tires for motorcycles.

* * * * *
    S1. Scope. This standard establishes performance and marking
requirements for tires for use on motor vehicles with a GVWR of more
than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds), specialty tires, and tires for
motorcycles.
* * * * *
    S6.3 High speed performance. When tested in accordance with the
procedures of S7.4, a tire shall meet the requirements set forth in
S6.1.1 and S6.1.2(a) and (b). However, this requirement applies only to
motorcycle tires and to non-speed-restricted tires of nominal rim
diameter code 14.5 or less marked load range A, B, C, or D.
* * * * *
    S7.3 * * *
    (f) * * *
(1) W = [(F x P)/2] x 10-3

Where:

W = Breaking energy in joules (J),
F = Force in newtons (N), and
P = Penetration in millimeters (mm),

or;

(2) W = (F x P)/2

Where:

W = Breaking energy in inch-pounds (in-lb),
F = Force in pounds (lb), and
P = Penetration in inches (in).
* * * * *

                                                                                Table II--Minimum Static Breaking Energy
                                                                                [Joules (J) and Inch-Pounds (in-lb)]
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                                                                            Tires other than light truck, motorcycle, 12 rim diameter code or smaller
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Tire characteristic                                            Motorcycle
                                                           All 12 rim diameter
                                                             code or smaller
                                                            except motorcycle
                                                           Light Truck greater
                                                          than 12 rim diameter
                                                                  code
                                                            Tube type greater than 12 rim diameter
                                                                             code
                                                            Tubeless 17.5 rim
                                                            diameter code or
                                                                 smaller
                                                            Tubeless greater than 17.5 rim diameter
                                                                             code
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Plunger diameter                                            7.94 mm   \5/16\''   19.05 mm    \3/4\''   19.05 mm    \3/4\''   31.75 mm  1 \1/4\''   38.10 mm  1 \1/2\''   19.05 mm    \3/4\''   31.75 mm  1 \1/4\''   38.10 mm  1 \1/2\''
(mm and inches)
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Breaking Energy                                                   J      in-lb          J      in-lb          J      in-lb          J      in-lb          J      in-lb          J      in-lb          J      in-lb          J      in-lb
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Load Range:
    A...................................................         16        150         67        600        225      2,000  .........  .........  .........  .........        225      2,000  .........  .........  .........  .........
    B...................................................         33        300        135      1,200        293      2,600  .........  .........  .........  .........        293      2,600  .........  .........  .........  .........
    C...................................................         45        400        203      1,800        361      3,200        768      6,800  .........  .........        361      3,200        576      5,100  .........  .........
    D...................................................  .........  .........        271      2,400        514      4,550        892      7,900  .........  .........        514      4,550        734      6,500  .........  .........
    E...................................................  .........  .........        338      3,000        576      5,100      1,412     12,500  .........  .........        576      5,100        971      8,600  .........  .........
    F...................................................  .........  .........        406      3,600        644      5,700      1,785     15,800  .........  .........        644      5,700      1,412     12,500  .........  .........
    G...................................................  .........  .........  .........  .........        711      6,300  .........  .........      2,282     20,200        711      6,300  .........  .........      1,694     15,000
    H...................................................  .........  .........  .........  .........        768      6,800  .........  .........      2,598     23,000        768      6,800  .........  .........      2,090     18,500
    J...................................................  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........      2,824     25,000  .........  .........  .........  .........      2,203     19,500
    L...................................................  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........      3,050     27,000  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........
    M...................................................  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........      3,220     28,500  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........
    N...................................................  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........      3,389     30,000  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........  .........
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Note: For rayon cord tires, applicable energy values are 60 percent of those in table.

                                                           Table III--Endurance Test Schedule
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                                                                             Test wheel speed        Test load: Percent of maximum load
                                                                        --------------------------                 rating                   Total test
               Description                          Load range                                    ---------------------------------------   revolution
                                                                             km/h         r/m       Step I (7   Step II (16    Step III     (thousands)
                                                                                hours)       hours)     (24 hours)
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Speed-restricted service:
    90 km/h (55 mph).....................  All.........................           40          125           66           84          101           352.5
    80 km/h (50 mph).....................  C, D........................           48          150           75           97          114           423.0
                                           E, F, G, H, J, L, M, N......           32          100           66           84          101           282.0
    56 km/h (35 mph).....................  All.........................           24           75           66           84          101           211.5
Motorcycle...............................  All.........................           80          250       \a\100       \b\108          117           510.0
All other................................  A, B, C, D..................           80          250        \a\75        \b\97          114           510.0
                                           E...........................           64          200           70           88          106           564.0
                                           F...........................           64          200           66           84          101           564.0
                                           G...........................           56          175           66           84          101           493.5
                                           H, J, L, M, N...............           48          150           66           84          101           423.0
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\a\ 4 hours for tire sizes subject to high speed requirements S6.3.
\b\ 6 hours for tire sizes subject to high speed requirements S6.3.

* * * * *

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5. Amend Sec.  571.139 by:
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a. Revising paragraph S2;
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b. Revising paragraph S4.1.1(a);
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c. Revising paragraph S<IP_ADDRESS>.1;
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d. Revising paragraph S<IP_ADDRESS>.1; and
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e. Revising paragraph S<IP_ADDRESS>.1.
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  571.139   Standard No. 139; New pneumatic radial tires for light
vehicles.

* * * * *
    S2 Application. This standard applies to new pneumatic radial tires
for use on motor vehicles (other than motorcycles and low speed
vehicles) that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000
pounds or less and that were manufactured after 1975. This standard
does not apply to special tires (ST) for trailers in highway service,
tires for use on farm implements (FI) in agricultural service with
intermittent highway use, tires with rim diameters of 12 inches and
below, T-type temporary use spare tires with radial construction, and
light truck tires with a tread depth of 18/32 inch or greater.
* * * * *
    S4.1.1 * * *
    (a) Listed by manufacturer name or brand name in a document
furnished to dealers of the manufacturer's tires, to any person upon
request, and in duplicate to the Docket Section (No. NHTSA-2009-0117),
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590; or
* * * * *
    S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 Mount the tire on a test rim and inflate it to the
pressure specified for the tire in the following table:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Test
                      Tire application                         pressure
                                                                (kPa)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Passenger car tires:
    Standard load..........................................          220
    Extra load.............................................          260
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section <=295 mm
 (11.5 inches):
    Load Range C...........................................          320
    Load Range D...........................................          410
    Load Range E...........................................          500
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section >295 mm
 (11.5 inches)
    Load Range C...........................................          230
    Load Range D...........................................          320
    Load Range E...........................................          410
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 Mount the tire on a test rim and inflate it to the
pressure specified for the tire in the following table:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Test
                      Tire application                         pressure
                                                                (kPa)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Passenger car tires:
    Standard load..........................................          180
    Extra load.............................................          220
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section <=295 mm
 (11.5 inches)
    Load Range C...........................................          260
    Load Range D...........................................          340
    Load Range E...........................................          410
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section >295 mm
 (11.5 inches)
    Load Range C...........................................          190
    Load Range D...........................................          260
    Load Range E...........................................          340
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 This test is conducted following completion of the tire
endurance test using the same tire and rim assembly tested in
accordance with S6.3 with the tire deflated to the following
appropriate pressure:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Test
                      Tire application                         pressure
                                                                (kPa)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Passenger car tires....................................
    Standard load..........................................          140
    Extra load.............................................          160
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section <=295 mm
 (11.5 inches)
    Load Range C...........................................          200
    Load Range D...........................................          260
    Load Range E...........................................          320
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section >295 mm
 (11.5 inches)
    Load Range C...........................................          150
    Load Range D...........................................          200
    Load Range E...........................................          260
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    Issued in Washington, DC, under authority delegated in 49 CFR
1.95 and 501.5.
Steven S. Cliff,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2021-18633 Filed 8-30-21; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 245 (Friday, December 21, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65655-65656]
[FR Doc No: 2018-27730]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:
    Docket Numbers: EC19-35-000.
    Applicants: Bridgeport Energy LLC, Rumford Power Inc., Tiverton
Power LLC, Revere Power, LLC.
    Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203
of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Bridgeport Energy LLC, et al.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5124.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: EC19-36-000.
    Applicants: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC, Trans Bay Cable LLC.
    Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203
of the Federal Power Act, et al. of NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC,
et al.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5169.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER10-2762-001.
    Applicants: Linde Energy Services, Inc.
    Description: Supplement to November 9, 2018 Notice of Non-Material
Change in Status of Linde Energy Services, Inc.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5095.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-3254-003.
    Applicants: Cooperative Energy Inc. (An Electric Membership
Corporation).
    Description: Amendment to December 22, 2017 Updated Market Power
Analysis of Cooperative Energy Inc. (An Electric Membership
Corporation).
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5202.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1599-000.
    Applicants: Ohio Valley Electric Corporation.
    Description: Report Filing: Refund Report to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5126.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-168-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., ALLETE,
Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2018-12-14_SA 3195 MP-GRE T-L IA
Substitute (Shoal Lake) to be effective 10/24/2018.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5059.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-555-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.,PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: DEOK submits revisions to
OATT, Attachment H-22A re: Depreciation Rates to be effective 5/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5040.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-556-000.
    Applicants: NorthWestern Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: SA 31 19th Rev--NITSA with
Phillips 66 Company to be effective 3/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5045.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-557-000.
    Applicants: Louisville Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: GSS Tariff Notice of Cancellation
to be effective 2/12/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5061.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-558-000.
    Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2019 SDGE RS Annual Update
to Transmission Owner Tariff to be effective 1/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5098.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-559-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to ISA, SA No.
4451; Queue No. AA1-063A to be effective 4/5/2016.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5150.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-560-000.
    Applicants: NorthWestern Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: SA 304 12th Rev--NITSA with
Barretts Minerals to be effective 3/1/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5165.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Docket Numbers: ER19-561-000.
    Applicants: Meadow Creek Project Company LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: CFA Certificate of
Concurrence to be effective 2/12/2019.
    Filed Date: 12/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20181214-5207.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/19.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following qualifying
facility filings:
    Docket Numbers: QF19-579-000.
    Applicants: UE-00209NJ.
    Description: Form 556 of UE-00209NJ.
    Filed Date: 12/13/18.
    Accession Number: 20181213-5231.
    Comments Due: None-Applicable.

    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 Sec.  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: December 14, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-27730 Filed 12-20-18; 8:45 am]
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