[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 106 (Thursday, June 2, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33451-33454]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11750]

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Proposed Rules
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 106 / Thursday, June 2, 2022 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0520; Project Identifier AD-2021-00683-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-
200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by significant changes, including new or
more restrictive requirements, made to the airworthiness limitations
(AWLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention. This proposed AD would
require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the latest revision of the AWLs. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 18,
2022.

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 https://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 Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; phone:
562-797-1717; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0520; 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, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rose Len, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-0520; Project Identifier
AD-2021-00683-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Rose
Len, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-
3604; email: [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives
that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel
tank explosions on several large transport airplanes, including the
adequacy of existing regulations, the service history of airplanes
subject to those regulations, and existing maintenance practices for
fuel tank systems. As a result of those findings, the FAA issued a
final rule titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review,
Flammability Reduction, and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements''
(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards
for transport airplanes and new maintenance requirements that rule
included Amendment 21-78, which established Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88 (SFAR 88) at 14 CFR part 21. Subsequently, SFAR 88
was amended by Amendment 21-82 (67 FR 57490, September 10, 2002;
corrected at 67 FR 70809, November 26, 2002), Amendment 21-83 (67 FR
72830, December 9, 2002; corrected at 68 FR 37735, June 25, 2003, to
change ``21-82'' to ``21-83''), and Amendment 21-101 (83 FR 9162, March
5, 2018).

    Among other actions, SFAR 88 requires certain type design (i.e.,
type certificate (TC) and supplemental type certificate (STC)) holders
to substantiate that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition
sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement applies to type design
holders for large turbine-powered transport airplanes and for
subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It requires them to
perform design reviews and to develop design changes and maintenance
procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel tank safety
standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule published on May 7,
2001, the FAA intended to adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any
changes found necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a
result of these reviews.
    In evaluating these design reviews, the FAA established four
criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel
tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of
operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable
conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address
the failure types under evaluation: Single failures, combination of
failures, and unacceptable (failure) experience. For all three
criteria, the evaluations included consideration of previous actions
taken that may mitigate the need for further action.
    This proposed AD was prompted by significant changes, including new
or more restrictive requirements, made to the AWL related to fuel tank
ignition prevention. This condition, if not addressed, could result in
the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent
failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is proposing this AD because the agency 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.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing 747-100/200/300/SP/SR Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),
D6-13747-CMR, dated September 2020. This service information describes
AWLs that include airworthiness limitation instructions (ALIs) and
critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) tasks
related to fuel tank ignition prevention. 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
ADDRESSES.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the latest revision
of the AWLs.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and
CDCCLs. Compliance with these actions and CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered,
or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator
may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions.
In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to
paragraph (l) of this proposed AD.

Other Relevant Rulemaking

    The proposed revisions will affect several existing AWL provisions
in various ADs. The FAA has determined that accomplishing the revision
required by paragraph (g) of this proposed AD would terminate the
following AWL requirements for that airplane:
     The revision required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD
2008-10-07 R1, Amendment 39-16070 (74 FR 56098, October 30, 2009).
     The revision required by paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2008-18-
09, Amendment 39-15666 (73 FR 52911, September 12, 2008).
     The revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of AD 2010-13-
12, Amendment 39-16343 (75 FR 37997, July 1, 2010).
     The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2010-24-13,
Amendment 39-16532 (75 FR 78591, December 16, 2010; corrected May 25,
2011 (76 FR 30253)).
     The revision required by paragraph (k) of AD 2011-06-03,
Amendment 39-16627 (76 FR 15814, March 22, 2011).
     The revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of AD 2014-15-
14, Amendment 39-17916 (79 FR 45324, August 5, 2014).
     The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2016-19-03,
Amendment 39-18652 (81 FR 65872, September 26, 2016).

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 39 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:
    The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the average total cost per
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
    The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2022-0520; Project Identifier
AD-2021-00683-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by July 18, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(7) of this AD.
    (1) AD 2008-10-07 R1, Amendment 39-16070 (74 FR 56098, October
30, 2009) (AD 2008-10-07 R1).
    (2) AD 2008-18-09, Amendment 39-15666 (73 FR 52911, September
12, 2008) (AD 2008-18-09).
    (3) AD 2010-13-12, Amendment 39-16343 (75 FR 37997, July 1,
2010) (AD 2010-13-12).
    (4) AD 2010-24-13, Amendment 39-16532 (75 FR 78591, December 16,
2010; corrected May 25, 2011 (76 FR 30253)) (AD 2010-24-13).
    (5) AD 2011-06-03, Amendment 39-16627 (76 FR 15814, March 22,
2011) (AD 2011-06-03).
    (6) AD 2014-15-14, Amendment 39-17916 (79 FR 45324, August 5,
2014) (AD 2014-15-14).
    (7) AD 2016-19-03, Amendment 39-18652 (81 FR 65872, September
26, 2016) (AD 2016-19-03).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-
100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR,
and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by significant changes, including new or
more restrictive requirements, made to the airworthiness limitations
(AWLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the potential for ignition sources inside fuel
tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or
maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Boeing 747-100/200/300/SP/
SR Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs), D6-13747-CMR, dated September 2020, except as
specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD. The initial
compliance times for the airworthiness limitation instruction (ALI)
tasks are within the applicable compliance times for each AWL number
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (8) of this AD:
    (1) For AWL No. 28-AWL-01, ``External Wires Over Center Fuel
Tank'': At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or
(ii) of this AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-01 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 144 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate,
or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
AD: Within 144 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-01 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, or within 144 months
after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL
No. 28-AWL-01, whichever occurs later.
    (2) For 28-AWL-03, ``Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS)--Out
Tank Wiring Lightning Shield to Ground Termination'': At the
applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-03 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 144 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 12 months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this
AD: Within 144 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-03 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, or within 144 months
after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL
No. 28-AWL-03, whichever occurs later.
    (3) For 28-AWL-09, ``Over-Current and Arcing Protection
Electrical Design Features Operation--Fault Current Detector for
Center Tank Override/Jettison (O/J) Pumps'': At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-09 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 18 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) of this
AD: Within 18 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-09 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, or within 18 months
after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL
No. 28-AWL-09, whichever occurs later.
    (4) For AWL No. 28-AWL-13, ``Main Tank, Center Wing Tank, Body
Tank (if installed), and Auxiliary Tank (if installed) Refuel Valve
Installation--Fault Current Bond'': At the applicable time specified
in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-13 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 144 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 12 months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(4)(i) of this
AD: Within 144 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-13 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, or within 144 months
after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL
No. 28-AWL-13, whichever occurs later.
    (5) For AWL No. 28-AWL-22, ``Center Tank Override/Jettison Fuel
Pump Inlet Protection and Power Failed On Protection System'': At
the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(5)(i) or (ii) of this
AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-22 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 12 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(5)(i) of this
AD: Within 12 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-22 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, or within 12 months
after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL
No. 28-AWL-22, whichever occurs later.
    (6) For AWL No. 28-AWL-23, ``Over-Current and Arcing Protection
Electrical Design Features Operation--Main Tank AC Fuel Pump and
Center Tank Scavenge AC Fuel Pump Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)'':
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(6)(i) or (ii) of
this AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-23 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 12 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness, within 12 months

since Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28A2261 was incorporated, or
within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
latest.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(6)(i) of this
AD: Within 12 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-23 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, or within 12 months
after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL
No. 28-AWL-23, whichever occurs later.
    (7) For AWL No. 28-AWL-25, ``Cushion Clamps and Teflon Sleeving
Installed on Out-of-Tank Wire Bundles Installed on Brackets that are
Mounted Directly on the Fuel Tanks'': At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (g)(7)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-25 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 144 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 12 months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(7)(i) of this
AD: Within 144 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-25 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, within 144 months
since Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2327 was
incorporated, or within 144 months after the most recent inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 28-AWL-25, whichever occurs
latest.
    (8) For AWL No. 28-AWL-31, ``Reserve Tank Refuel Valve
Installation--Lightning Protection Electrical Bond'': At the
applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(8)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For airplanes that did not have any version of AWL No. 28-
AWL-31 in the existing maintenance or inspection program before the
effective date of this AD: Within 72 months since issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 6 months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
    (ii) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(8)(i) of this
AD: Within 72 months since AWL No. 28-AWL-31 was incorporated into
the existing maintenance or inspection program, or within 72 months
after the most recent inspection was performed as specified in AWL
No. 28-AWL-31, whichever occurs later.

(h) Differences From the Required Service Information

    (1) Where the ``Applicability'' column of AWL Nos. 28-AWL-25 and
28-AWL-27 specifies ``ALL'' and ``NOTE,'' replace that text with
``Airplanes L/N 645 and on.''
    (2) In the ``Description'' column of AWL Nos. 28-AWL-25 and 28-
AWL-27, remove the Applicability Note.

(i) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and Sleeving

    (1) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-11 identifies wire types BMS 13-48, BMS
13-58, and BMS 13-60, the following wire types are acceptable: MIL-
W-22759/16, SAE AS22759/16 (M22759/16), MIL-W-22759/32, SAE AS22759/
32 (M22759/32), MIL-W-22759/34, SAE AS22759/34 (M22759/34), MIL-W-
22759/41, SAE AS22759/41 (M22759/41), MIL-W-22759/86, SAE AS22759/86
(M22759/86), MIL-W-22759/87, SAE AS22759/87 (M22759/87), MIL-W-
22759/92, and SAE AS22759/92 (M22759/92); and MIL-C-27500 and NEMA
WC 27500 cables constructed from these military or SAE specification
wire types, as applicable.
    (2) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-11 identifies TFE-2X Standard wall for
wire sleeving, the following sleeving materials are acceptable:
Roundit 2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP, or HM.

(j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations (CDCCLs)

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.

(k) Terminating Action for Certain ADs

    Accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the requirements specified in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (7) of this AD for that airplane:
    (1) The revision required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-
10-07 R1.
    (2) The revision required by paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2008-18-09.
    (3) The revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of AD 2010-13-12.
    (4) The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2010-24-13.
    (5) The revision required by paragraph (k) of AD 2011-06-03.
    (6) The revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of AD 2014-15-14.
    (7) The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2016-19-03.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle 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 responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of
the certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Rose Len,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-
3604; email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on May 9, 2022.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-11750 Filed 6-1-22; 8:45 am]
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1988. These standards apply to the following facilities in industrial surface coating operations that apply coatings to plastic parts for use in the manufacture of business machines:

each spray booth that applies prime coats, color coats, texture coats or touch up coats. The standards apply to those facilities that commenced construction, modification or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TTT.

Approximately 40 sources are currently subject to the standard, and an additional 1 source per year will become subject to the standard during the next three years. This estimate is based on Agency studies and background documents from the development of the standard Agency knowledge and experience with this industry, the previously approved ICR, and any comments received.

2. Need for and Use of the Collection 2( a) Need/ Authority for the Collection The EPA is charged under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act,

as amended, to establish standards of performance for new stationary sources that reflect:

. . . application of the best technological system of continuous emissions reduction which ( taking into consideration the cost of achieving such emissions reduction,

or any non air quality health and environmental impact and energy requirements) the Administrator determines has been adequately demonstrated [ Section 111( a)( l)].

The Agency refers to this charge as selecting the best demonstrated technology ( BDT). Section 111 also requires that the Administrator review and, if appropriate, revise such standards every four years.

In addition, Section 114( a) states that the Administrator may require any owner or operator subject to any requirement of this Act to:

. . . ( A) establish and maintain such records; ( B) make such reports; ( C) install, use, and maintain such monitoring equipment, and use such audit procedures, or methods; ( D) sample such emissions ( in accordance with such procedures or methods, at such locations, at such intervals, during such periods, and in such manner as the Administrator shall prescribe); ( E) keep records on control equipment parameters, production variables or other indirect data when direct monitoring of emissions is impractical; ( F) submit compliance certifications in accordance with section 114( a)( 3); and ( G) provide such other information as the Administrator may reasonably require.

In the Administrator's judgment, volatile organic compounds ( VOCs) from the surface coating of plastic parts for business machines cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. Therefore NSPS were promulgated for this source category at 40 CFR Part ( 60,61,63) Subpart TTT.

2( b) PRACTICAL UTILITY/ USERS OF THE DATA The control of emissions of VOCs from the surface coating of plastic parts for business machines requires not only the installation of properly designed equipment, but also the operation and maintenance of that equipment. Emissions of VOC'S from facilities subject to Subpart TTT are the result of operation of the industrial surface coating operations that apply coatings to plastic parts for use in the manufacture of business machines: each spray booth that applies prime coats, color coats,

texture coats or touch up coats. The required notifications are used to inform the Agency or delegated authority when a source becomes subject to the standard. The reviewing authority may then inspect the source to check if the standard is being met.

Performance test reports are needed as these are the Agency's record of a source's initial capability to comply with the emission standard, and serve as a record of the operating conditions under which compliance was achieved. The standards restrict emissions to no more than 1.5 kilograms of VOCs per liter of coating solids applied for prime and color coats, and to no more than 2.3 kilograms of VOCs per liter of coating solids applied for texture and touch up coats. The quarterly, and semiannual reports are used for problem identification, as a check on source operation and maintenance, and for compliance determinations.

The information generated by the monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements described in this ICR is used by the Agency to ensure that facilities affected by the NSPS continue to achieve compliance with the regulation. Adequate monitoring,

record keeping, and reporting is necessary to ensure compliance with these standards, as required by the Clean Air Act. The information collected from record keeping and reporting requirements is also used for targeting inspections, and is of sufficient quality to be used as evidence in court.

3. Nonduplication, Consultations, and Other Collection Criteria The record keeping and reporting requested is required under 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart TTT.

3( a) Nonduplication If the standard has not been delegated the information is sent to the appropriate EPA Regional Office. Otherwise, the information is sent directly to the delegated State or Local Agency. If a State or Local Agency has adopted their own similar regulation to implement the Federal Regulation, a copy of the report submitted to the State or Local agency can be sent to the Administrator in lieu of the report required by the Federal Standard. Therefore, no duplication exists.

3( b) Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB An announcement of a public comment period for the renewal of this ICR was published in the Federal Register on January 21,

2000. This Federal Register notice solicited comments to:

( i) evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

( ii) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

( iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ( iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic,

mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,

e. g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

3( c) Consultations No comments were received on the burden published in the Federal Register.

3( d) Effects of Less Frequent Collection Less frequent information collection would decrease the margin of assurance that facilities are continuing to meet the required standards. Requirements for information gathering and record keeping are useful techniques to ensure that good operation and maintenance practices are applied and emission limitations are met. If the information required by these standards was collected less frequently, the likelihood of detecting poor operation and maintenance of control equipment and noncompliance would decrease.

3( e) General Guidelines None of these reporting or record keeping requirements violate any of the regulations established by OMB in 5 CFR 1320.6.

3( f) Confidentiality The required information consists of emissions data and other information that have been determined not to be private.

However, any information submitted to the Agency for which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according to the Agency policies set forth in Title 40, Chapter 1, Part 2,

Subpart B  Confidentiality of Business Information ( see 40 CFR 2; 41 FR 36902, September 1, 1976; amended by 43 FR 40000,

September 8, 1978; 43 FR 42251, September 20, 1978; 44 FR 17674,

March 23, 1979).

3( g) Sensitive Questions None of the reporting or record keeping requirements contain sensitive questions.

4. The Respondents and the Information Requested 4( a) Respondents/ SIC Codes The respondents of the record keeping and reporting requirements are industrial coating operations that apply surface coatings to plastic parts for business machines ( SIC Codes 2851,

3079, 3471, 3573, 3574, 3579, 3661, and 3861) that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after January 8,

1986. The broad range of SIC codes covered by this standard reflects the fact that some business machine manufacturers are highly integrated and perform the actual spray coating of plastic parts on site, while others purchase plastic parts that have already been coated at a specialized coating facility.

4( b) Information Requested ( i) Data Items All data in this ICR that is recorded and/ or reported is required by 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart TTT.

A source must make the following reports Reports for NSPS SUBPART TTT Construction/ reconstruction 60.7( a)( 1)

Anticipated startup 60.7( a)( 2)

Actual startup 60.7( a)( 3)

Initial performance test results 60.8 ( a)

Physical or operational change 60.7( a)( 4)

Statement of compliance ( semiannual) 60.724( b)( 2)

Excess emissions/ non compliance ( quarterly) 60.724( b)( 1)

Record keeping for NSPS SUBPART TTT Startups, shutdowns, malfunctions, periods where the continuous monitoring system is inoperative 60.7( b) Record keeping for NSPS SUBPART TTT Monthly performance test measures and calculations 60.724( a)

Records are required to be retained for 2 Years. These records must be kept onsite 60.724( d)

( ii). Respondent Activities Respondent Activities Read instructions Perform initial performance test, Reference Method 24 test, and repeat performance tests if necessary.

Write the notifications and reports listed above.

Enter information required to be recorded above.

Submit the required reports developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and verifying information.

Develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of processing and maintaining information.

Develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of disclosing and providing information.

Adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements.

Train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information.

Transmit, or otherwise disclose the information. 5. The Information Collected  Agency Activities, Collection Methodology, and Information Management 5( a) Agency Activities EPA conducts the following activities in connection with the acquisition, analysis, storage, and distribution of the required information.

Agency Activities Observe initial performance tests and repeat performance tests if necessary.

Review notifications and reports, including performance test reports, and excess emissions reports, required to be submitted by industry.

Audit facility records.

Input, analyze, and maintain data in the Aerometric Information Retrieval System ( AIRS) database.

5( b) Collection Methodology and Management Performance test reports are used by the Agency to discern a source's initial capability to comply with the emission standard,

and to note the operating conditions under which compliance was achieved. Data and records maintained by the respondents are tabulated and published for use in compliance and enforcement programs. The quarterly, and semiannual reports are used for problem identification, as a check on source operation and maintenance, and for compliance determinations.

Information contained in the reports is entered into AIRS which is operated and maintained by EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. AIRS is EPA's database for the collection, maintenance, and retrieval of compliance and annual emission inventory data for over 100,000 industrial and government owned facilities. EPA uses AIRS for tracking air pollution compliance and enforcement by Local and State regulatory agencies, and EPA Regional Offices and Headquarters.

EPA and its delegated Authorities can edit, store, retrieve and analyze the data.

The records required by this regulation must be retained by the owner or operator for two years.

5( c) Small Entity Flexibility The record keeping and reporting requirements were selected within the context of a small collection of process equipment and reflect the burden on small businesses. The impact on small businesses was accounted for in the regulation development. The requirements reflect the burden on small businesses. For the most part, smaller facilities will be using the same type of coating each month, and using the same spray application equipment. Consequently, the calculations for the monthly performance tests will be fairly repetitive and not as timeconsuming as for larger sources which may use a much wider variety of coating types and application equipment of variable transfer efficiencies, etc.. Even though, the record keeping and reporting requirements are the same for small and larger businesses. To the extent that larger businesses can use economies of scale to reduce their burden, the overall burden will be reduced. The Agency considers these requirements the minimum needed to ensure compliance and, therefore, cannot reduce them further for small businesses.

5( d) Collection Schedule The specific frequency for each information collection activity within this request is shown in Table 2: Industry Burden.

6. Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection Table 2 documents the computation of individual burdens for the record keeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for each of the subparts included in this ICR. The individual burdens are expressed under standardized headings believed to be consistent with the concept of burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Where appropriate, specific tasks and major assumptions have been identified. Responses to this information collection are mandatory. The Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. 6( a) Estimating Respondent Burden The average annual burden to industry over the next three years from these record keeping and reporting requirements is estimated at 3,639 person hours. These hours are based on Agency studies and background documents from the development of the standards or test methods, Agency knowledge and experience with the NSPS program, the previously approved ICR, and any comments received.

6( b) Estimating Respondent Costs ( i) Estimating Labor Costs This ICR uses labor rates of $ 54.94 per hour. This rate is from the United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 1999, Table 10: Employment Costs for Private Industry by Occupational and Industry Group. The rate is from column 1: Total compensation. The wage rates have been loaded by adding 110% overhead ($ 54.94 = $ 26.16 + 110%).

( ii) Estimating Capital and Operations and Maintenance Costs The only type of industry costs associated with the information collection activity in the standards are labor costs.

There are no capital or operations and maintenance costs. There is no requirement for the installation of continuous monitoring equipment, or specialized testing devices. Monthly performance tests involve calculations only, and rely on data that is either readily available or routinely collected as part of normal operations. Most of the measurements and calculations required for monthly performance tests under this standard are consistent with the respondents' normal record keeping practices.

Semiannual reports are essentially a statement that all performance tests showed the source to be in compliance with the emissions limitations. Quarterly reports are required only of those sources found to be in violation of the emission standards, and are required only during the particular quarter in which a performance test indicated a violation.

6( c) Estimating Agency Burden and Cost The only Federal costs are user costs associated with analysis of the reported information. Publication and distribution of the information are part of the AIRS program.

Examination of records to be maintained by the respondents will occur as part of the periodic inspection of sources, which is part of EPA's overall compliance and enforcement program.

The average annual Federal Government cost during the 3 years of the ICR is estimated to be $ 4,673 ( from table 1). This cost is based on an average wage of a ( GS 10 step 1 employee rate, ($ 17.09 hr + 110% overhead = $ 35.89) This rate is from OPM's 2000 General Schedule, excluding locality pay, basic rates.

Details upon which this estimate is based appear in Table 1:

Agency Burden. 6( d) Estimating the Respondent Universe and Total Burden and Costs ( A) # new sources per year ( B)# of initial reports for new sources ( C)# existing sources ( D)# of reports for existing sources ( E) total annual responses ( AXB)+( CXD)

1 1 40 3 121 The number of respondents is 41. It is shown on the OMB 83

I form in block 13 a. This is the number of existing sources plus the number of sources anticipated in one year.

The total annual responses is 121. This number is in column E of the Respondant Universe table. It is shown on the OMB 83 I form in block 13 b. The total annual labor costs are $ 199,948.

This number is shown on the OMB 83 I form in block 13 c. Details upon which this estimate is based appear in Table 2: Industry Burden.

6( e) Bottom Line Burden Hours And Cost Tables See Tables 1 and 2.

6( f) Reasons for Change in Burden The increase in burden from the most recently approved ICR is due to an adjustment. This increase in burden is due to more accurate estimates of existing labor rates.

6( g) Burden Statement Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,

install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information;

search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR Part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15.

Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director,

Collection Strategies Division, Office of Environmental Information ( OEI), U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail code 2822, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. 20460; and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503,

Attention: Desk Officer for EPA. Include the EPA ICR number ( 1093.05) and OMB control number ( 2060 0162) in any correspondence.

Part B of the Supporting Statement This part is not applicable because no statistical methods were used in collecting this information.


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 13 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-8164; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-25]

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace, Manti, UT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking would
establish Class E airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 4.7-mile radius of Manti-Ephraim Airport, Manti, UT, with
segments extending north and southwest of the airport. In an NPRM
published in the Federal Register on November 22, 2016, the FAA
proposed to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface within a 4-mile radius of Manti-Ephraim Airport, with
extensions north and southwest. The FAA found additional airspace is
necessary for new category D circling Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
operations for standard instrument approach procedures and to support
the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport.

DATES: The comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking
published in the Federal Register of November 22, 2016 (81 FR 83749),
is reopened until February 22, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone:
1-800-647-5527, or<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No.
FAA-2016-8164; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-25, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of
FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would establish Class E airspace at Manti-Ephraim Airport, Manti,
UT.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Persons wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2016-8164/
Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-25.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through

the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number)
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057.

Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by
Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

History

    On November 22, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register an
NPRM proposing to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Manti-Ephraim Airport, Manti, UT (81 FR,
83749) FAA-2016-8164. The FAA has received and concurs with a request
by the National Business Aviation Association to develop IFR standard
instrument approach circling procedures for category D aircraft for the
airport. The additional IFR category D circling procedures would
require additional airspace for the safety if IFR aircraft using the
new procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 4.7-mile radius (from a
4-mile radius) of Manti-Ephraim Airport, Manti, UT, with segments
extending from the 4.7-mile radius to 11 miles southwest of the
airport, and 7.2 miles northeast of the airport. Additional airspace is
necessary to support the development of IFR circling procedures for
category D aircraft operations in standard instrument approach and
departure procedures at the airport.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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

Environmental Review

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ANM UT E5 Manti, UT [New]

Manti-Ephraim Airport, Utah
    (Lat. 39[deg]19'53'' N., long. 111[deg]36'45'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 4.7-mile radius of Manti-Ephraim Airport, and that airspace
2 miles either side of a 225[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 4.7-mile radius to 11 miles southwest of the airport, and
that airspace within 1.8 miles east of the line beginning at lat.
39[deg]17'50'' N., long. 111[deg]39'27'' W., to lat. 39[deg]14'35''
N., long. 111[deg]41'06'' W., and that airspace beginning at the
point where a 001[deg] bearing from the airport intersects the 4.7-
mile radius to lat. 39[deg]26'54'' N., long. 111[deg]36'20'' W., to
lat. 39[deg]26'34'' N., long. 111[deg]31'41'' W., to the point where
a 053[deg] bearing from the airport intersects the 4.7-mile radius,
thence counter-clockwise along the 4.7-mile radius to the point of
beginning.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on January 10, 2017.
Richard Roberts,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-01039 Filed 1-19-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 9233]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP12-52-000]

Southwest Gas Storage Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket
Authorization

    Take notice that on January 31, 2012, Southwest Gas Storage Company
(Southwest), P.O. Box 4967, Houston, Texas 77210, filed a prior notice
application pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208, 157.213, and 157.216
of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations under the
Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Southwest's blanket certificate issued in
Docket No. CP99-230-000, to construct, replace, and abandon facilities
at Southwest's Howell storage field in Livingston County, Michigan.
Specifically, Southwest proposes to (1) drill dual horizontal wellbore
extensions in two injection/withdrawal wells; (2) convert three
injection/withdrawal wells to observation wells; (3) replace pipe
associated with four storage laterals; and (4) abandon in place three
storage laterals, all as more fully set forth in the application, which
is open to the public for inspection. The filing may also be viewed on
the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number
field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Stephen Veatch, Senior Director of Certificates and Tariffs, Southwest
Gas Storage Company, 501 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056 or
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or fax<PHONE_NUMBER> or by email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant
notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's
Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of
intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission's staff
may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under
the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest
is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall
be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for
protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after
the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be
treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of
the NGA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web
site (www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link. Persons unable to file
electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest
or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

    Dated: February 9, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-3653 Filed 2-15-12; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 396-397]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Rule 8c-1; SEC File No. 270-455; OMB Control No. 3235-0514]

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy,
Washington, DC 20549.

Existing collection in use without an OMB Number:
    Rule 8c-1, SEC File No. 270-455, OMB Control No. 3235-0514.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
requests for approval of the following rule: Rule 8c-1.
    Rule 8c-1 (17 CFR 240.8c-1) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) generally prohibits a broker-dealer from
using its customers' securities as collateral to finance its own
trading, speculating, or underwriting transactions. More specifically,
the rule states three main principles: First, that a broker-dealer is
prohibited from commingling the securities of different customers as
collateral for a loan without the consent of each customer; second,
that a broker-dealer cannot commingle customers' securities with its
own securities under the same pledge; and third, that a broker-dealer
can only pledge its customers' securities to the extent that customers
are in debt

to the broker-dealer. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 2690
(November 15, 1940); Securities Exchange Act Release No. 9428 (December
29, 1971). Pursuant to Rule 8c-1, respondents must collect information
necessary to prevent the hypothecation of customer accounts in
contravention of the rule, issue and retain copies of notices to the
pledgee of hypothecation of customer accounts in accordance with the
rule, and collect written consents from customers in accordance with
the rule. The information is necessary to ensure compliance with the
rule, and to advise customers of the rule's protections.
    There are approximately 111 respondents per year (i.e., broker-
dealers that conducted business with the public, filed Part II of the
FOCUS Report, did not claim an exemption from the Reserve Formula
computation, and reported that they had a bank loan during at least one
quarter of the current year) that require an aggregate total of 2,498
hours to comply with the rule. Each of these approximately 111
registered broker-dealers makes an estimated 45 annual responses, for
an aggregate total of 4,995 responses per year. Each response takes
approximately 0.5 hours to complete. Thus, the total compliance burden
per year is 2,498 burden hours. The approximate cost per hour is $59,
resulting in a total cost of compliance for the respondents of
approximately $147,382 (2,498 hours @ $59 per hour).
    The retention period for the recordkeeping requirement under Rule
8c-1 is three years. The recordkeeping requirement under this rule is
mandatory to ensure that broker-dealers do not commingle their
securities or use them to finance the broker-dealers' proprietary
business. This rule does not involve the collection of confidential
information. Persons should be aware that an agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a current valid control number.
    The public may view the background documentation for this
information collection at the following Web site: http://www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for
the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, or by sending an e-
mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an
e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB
within 30 days of this notice.

    Dated: December 28, 2010.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0478; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-174-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214,
-231, -232, and -233, airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211,
-212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by
a report of cracks on frame forks and outer skin on the forward and aft
cargo compartment doors. This proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections of the frame forks, and corrective actions if necessary.
This proposed AD would also include optional modifications that
constitute terminating action. We are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.

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 Airbus,
Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93
44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.airbus.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
425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0478; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0478;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-174-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each

substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0187, dated September 19, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319 series
airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233, airplanes;
and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During full scale fatigue test, cracks have been found on frame
forks and outer skin on forward and aft cargo doors.
    To improve the fatigue behaviour of the frame forks, Airbus
introduced modification (mod) 22948 in production, and issued
inspection Service Bulletin (SB) A320-52-1032 and modification SB
A320-52-1042, both recommended.
    Since those actions were taken, further improved cargo
compartment doors have been introduced in production through Airbus
mod 26213, on aeroplanes having MSN 0759 and up. This modification,
which is not available for in-service retrofit, also includes
provisions that exclude installation of pre-mod 26213 aft and
forward compartment cargo doors on an aeroplane.
    In the frame of the Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD) study, it
has been determined that repetitive inspections are necessary for
aft and forward cargo compartment doors on aeroplanes that do not
(or no longer) embody mod 22948 (or SB A320-52-1042), and those that
do not embody mod 26213. Failure to detect cracks would reduce the
cargo door structural integrity.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
cargo door failure, possibly resulting in decompression of the
aeroplane and injury to occupants.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus issued SB A320-52-1171
to provide inspection instructions. This SB was later revised to
correct the list of affected cargo doors. Airbus also issued SB
A320-52-1170, introducing a door modification which constitutes
terminating action for the repetitive special detailed inspection
(SDI).
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
accomplishment of repetitive SDI by rototest of all frame forks in
beam 4 area to detect cracks, and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [repair or
replacement]. This AD also provides an optional [modification that
constitutes] terminating action for the repetitive SDI required by
this [EASA] AD.

    One of the optional modifications includes related investigative
and corrective actions. The related investigative action is a high
frequency eddy current (HFEC) rotating probe inspection for cracks, and
the corrective action is a repair. You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0478.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed the following Airbus service information.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1171, Revision 01, dated
September 5, 2016, describes procedures for repetitive special detailed
inspections of all frame forks in the beam 4 area of any affected door,
and corrective actions.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1042, Revision 2, dated
January 14, 1997, describes procedures for modification of all affected
forward and aft cargo compartment doors of an airplane.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1170, dated September 5,
2016, describes modification of all affected forward and aft cargo
compartment doors of an airplane, including 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Difference Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    Note 2 of the MCAI specifies to refer to Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness
Limitation Items, Section 1, Chapter 5.2 (traceability). However, that
document refers to an Airbus document to which we do not have access,
and therefore we have not included a reference to Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Section
1, Chapter 5.2 (traceability) in this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 88 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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Special detailed inspection...........  25 work-hours x $85 per               $0          $2,125        $187,000
                                         hour = $2,125.
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                                                Optional Actions
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                Action                        Labor cost               Parts cost            Cost per product
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Modification.........................  24 work-hours x $85 per  Up to $240.............  Up to $2,280.
                                        hour = $2,040.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition repairs and replacements specified
in this proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0478; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
174-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -
115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -
231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211,
-212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes, certificated in any category,
manufacturer serial numbers through 0758 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracks on the frame forks
and outer skin on the forward and aft cargo compartment doors. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks on the frame forks
and outer skin on the forward and aft cargo compartment doors, which
could lead to reduced structural integrity and failure of the cargo
compartment door, possible decompression of the airplane, and injury
to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definition of Affected Door

    For the purpose of this AD, an ``affected door'' is a forward or
aft cargo compartment door, having any part number listed in table 1
to paragraph (g) of this AD, except a cargo compartment door on
which Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1042 or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-52-1170 is embodied.

       Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Part Numbers
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                                                           Aft cargo
       Forward cargo compartment door part Nos.         compartment door
                                                           part Nos.
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D52371000000.........................................      D52371900000
D52371000002.........................................      D52371900002
D52371000004.........................................      D52371900004
D52371000006.........................................      D52371900008
D52371000008.........................................      D52371900010
D52371000010.........................................      D52371900012
D52371000012.........................................      D52371900014
D52371000014.........................................      D52371900016
D52371000016.........................................      D52371900018
D52371000018.........................................      D52371900022
D52371000022.........................................  .................
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(h) Repetitive Special Detailed Inspection of Frame Forks

    At the latest of the compliance times listed in paragraphs
(h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD: Do a special detailed inspection
of all frame forks in the beam 4 area of any affected door as
defined in paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1171,
Revision 01, dated September 5, 2016 (``SB A320-52-1171 R01''),
except as specified in paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight
cycles. A review of the airplane delivery or maintenance records is
acceptable to identify any affected door installed on the airplane,
provided that the cargo compartment door part number can be
conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) Before exceeding 37,500 flight cycles since first
installation of the door on an airplane.
    (2) Within 900 flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, without exceeding 41,950 flight cycles since first installation
of the door on an airplane.
    (3) Within 50 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD,
for a door having reached or exceeded 41,900 flight cycles since
first installation on an airplane.
    (4) Within 3,000 flight cycles since the last inspection of the
door as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1032.

(i) Corrective Actions

    If any crack is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, do all applicable
corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of SB A320-52-1171 R01, except as specified in
paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD. Accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions does not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections.

(j) Optional Terminating Action

    (1) Modification of all affected doors of an airplane in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-52-1042, Revision 2, dated January 14, 1997,
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane, provided
that, after modification, no affected door is re-installed on that
airplane.
    (2) Modification of all affected doors of an airplane including
accomplishment of all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1170, dated
September 5, 2016, except as specified in paragraphs (k) and (l) of
this AD, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive
inspections specified in paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane,
provided that, after modification, no affected door is re-installed
on that airplane.
    (3) Modification of all affected doors on an airplane, in case
of finding damaged frame forks, as specified in an Airbus Repair
Design Approval Sheet (RDAS), and done in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA);
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane, provided
that, after modification, no affected door is re-installed on that
airplane.

(k) Exception to Service Information

    Where SB A320-52-1171 R01 specifies to contact Airbus for
appropriate action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required
for Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish corrective
actions in accordance

with the procedures specified in paragraph (o)(2) of this AD.

(l) No Reporting Requirement

    Although SB A320-52-1171 R01 specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, and specifies that action as ``RC''
(Required for Compliance), this AD does not include that
requirement.

(m) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-52-1171, dated October 29, 2015, provided that it can be
conclusively determined that any part number D52371000018 was also
inspected as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.

(n) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, an affected door specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD, unless it has been inspected in accordance with the requirements
of paragraph (h) of this AD and all applicable corrective actions
have been done in accordance with paragraph (i) of this AD.

(o) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, 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
International Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (p)(2) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as specified in
paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD: If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(p) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0187, dated September 19, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2017-0478.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93
44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0122]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office
of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Focus Groups About
Drug Products, as Used by the Food and Drug Administration

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by August
9, 2010.

ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are
received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer,
FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or e-mailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>All
comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-new and
title Focus Groups About Drug Products, as Used by the Food and Drug
Administration. Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in
the heading of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Berbakos, Office of
Information Management, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr.,
PI50-400B, Rockville, MD 20850,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has
submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for
review and clearance.

Focus Groups About Drug Products, As Used By the Food and Drug
Administration--(OMB Control Number 0910-New)

    Focus groups provide an important role in gathering information
because they allow for a more indepth understanding of individuals'
attitudes, beliefs, motivations, and feelings than do quantitative
studies. Focus groups serve the narrowly defined need for direct and
informal opinion on a specific topic and as a qualitative research tool
have three major purposes:
     To obtain information that is useful for developing
variables and measures for quantitative studies,
     To better understand people's attitudes and emotions in
response to topics and concepts, and
     To further explore findings obtained from quantitative
studies.
FDA will use focus group findings to test and refine its ideas and to
help develop messages and other communications, but will generally
conduct further research before making important decisions such as
adopting new policies and allocating or redirecting significant
resources to support these policies.
    FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of the
Commissioner, and any other Centers or Offices conducting focus groups
about regulated drug products may need to conduct focus groups on a
variety of subjects related to consumer, patient, or healthcare
professional perceptions and use of drug products and related
materials, including but not limited to, direct-to-consumer
prescription drug promotion, physician labeling of prescription drugs,
Medication Guides, over-the-counter drug labeling, emerging risk
communications, patient labeling, online sales of medical products, and
consumer and professional education.
    In the Federal Register of March 22, 2010, (75 FR 13548), FDA
published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the proposed
collection of information. No comments were received on the information
collection.
    FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as
follows:

                                 Table 1.--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden\1\
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                                 Number of Responses      Total Annual          Hours per
      No. of  Respondents          per Respondent       Responses (hours)        Response         Total Hours
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1,440                                              1                 1,440               1.75              2,520
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\1\There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.

    Annually, FDA projects about 20 focus group studies using 160 focus
groups with an average of 9 persons per group, and lasting an average
of 1.75 hours each. FDA is requesting this burden for unplanned focus
groups so as not to restrict the agency's ability to gather information
on public sentiment for its proposals in its regulatory and
communications programs.

    Dated: July 1, 2010.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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