[Federal Register: July 27, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 143)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0413; FRL-9180-9]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Sewage Sludge Treatment
Plant Incineration (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1063.11, OMB Control
Number 2060-0035

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the
nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before August 26,
2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-OECA-
2009-0413, to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), or by e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency,
Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center, mail code
28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2)
OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Schaefer, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-
05), Measurement Policy Group, Environmental Protection Agency,
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919)
541-0296; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB
for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR
1320.12. On July 8, 2009 (74 FR 32581), EPA sought comments on this ICR
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no comments. Any additional
comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days
of this notice.
    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under docket ID
number EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0413, which is available for public viewing
online at http://www.regulations.gov, in person viewing at the
Enforcement and Compliance Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC),
EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The
EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number
for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at http://
www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the
system, select ``docket search,'' then key in the docket ID number
identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public
comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made
available for public viewing at http://www.regulations.gov, as EPA
receives them and without change, unless the comment contains
copyrighted material, Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other
information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For
further information about the electronic docket, go to http://
www.regulations.gov.
    Title: NSPS for Sewage Sludge Treatment Plant Incineration
(Renewal).
    ICR Numbers: EPA ICR Number 1063.11, OMB Control Number 2060-0035.
    ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2010.
Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor
the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB.
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 in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: The affected entities are subject to the General
Provisions of the NSPS at 40 CFR part 60, subpart A and any changes, or
additions to the Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 60, subpart O.
Owners or operators of the affected facilities must make an initial
notification, performance tests, periodic reports, and maintain records
of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction
in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which
the monitoring system is inoperative. Reports, at a minimum, are
required semiannually.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 55
hours per response. 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 which have subsequently changed; 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.
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Sewage sludge treatment plant
incinerators.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 112.
    Frequency of Response: Initially, occasionally, and semiannually.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 12,464.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $5,138,948, which includes $1,178,948
in labor costs, $40,000 in capital/startup costs, and $3,920,000 in
operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is an increase in the total
estimated burden as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of
Approved Burdens, which is due to more accurate estimates of existing
sources. The number of existing facilities changed from 54 to 112 and
increased the number of responses, burden hours, labor costs, and O&M
costs. A reduction in capital/start-up costs occurred due to the
decrease of anticipated new sources which declined from 1 to 0.4 new
sources per year.

    Dated: July 19, 2010.
John Moses,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2010-18376 Filed 7-26-10; 8:45 am]
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KELLER AND IIECKMAN LLP SERVING BUSINESS THROUGH LAW AND SCIENCE ® April16, 2003 Ms. Margaret Schneider U. S. Environmental Protection Agency 1201 Constitution Avenue, NW Room 3166 Washington, DC 20460 Dear Ms. Schneider:

On behalfofthe Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers USA, Inc.; Daikin America, Inc.; Dyneon LLC; and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, we are transmitting a revised table showing the fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers which may be made with ammonium perfluorooctanoate, and the monomers used to make them. Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number ( CASRN) for both polymers and monomers are provided as well where available.

This replaces the document contained in the Letter of Intent sent to Steve Johnson on March 14, 2003, as Addendum I. The original document has several minor typographical errors in it.

Ifyou have any questions about the draft Letter ofIntent, please contact Lynne Harris, of The Society ofthe Plastics Industry, Inc. ( SPI) at 202 974 5217.

Enclosure cc: Allen Weidman, SPI Lynne R. Harris, SPI 1001 G STREET. N. W. SUITE 500 WEST WASHINGTON. D. C. 20001 TEL. 202.434.4100 FAX 202.434.4646 WWW. EHLAW. COM WRITERS DIRECT ACCESS David G. Sarvadi ( 202) 434 4249 arvadi@ khlaw. corn WASHINGTON, D. C. BRUSSELS SAN FRANCISCO Addendum I March 14, 2003 Page 1 of 1 Addendum I Fluoropolymers and Fluoroelastomers Which May Be Made With APFO Polymer family CAS Number Monomers ~ 1uoropolymers ~ TFE 9002 84 0 TFE ~ EP ~ 5067 11 2 [ FE, HFP ~ FA 26655 00 5 [ FE, PMVE J'HV 25190 89 0 [ FE, HFP, VDF ~ TFE 68258 85 5 [ FE, E ~ ITE* 35560 16 8 [ FE, HFP, E ~ luoroelastomers C~ polymers 901 1 17 0 VDF, HFP Terpolymers 25190 89 0 TFE, HFP, VDF 3ase resistant elastomers ~ 54675 89 7, ~ 7029 05 6 TFE, VDF, P ~ FE, P E~ erfluoroe1astomers 26425 79 6 [ FE, PMVE CTFE elastomers 9010 75 7 ~ TFE, VFD Low temperature elastomers [ FE, VDF Monomers Used in Fluoropólymers Acronym Monomer name CAS Number CTFE Chiorotrifluoroethylene 79 38 9 TEE Tetrafluoro ethylene 116 14 3 HFP Hexafluoropropylene 116 15 4 VDF Vinylidene fluoride 75 38 7 PMVE Perfluoromethyl vinyl ether 1187 93 5 PPVE Perfluoropropyl vinyl ether 1623 05 8 E Ethylene 74 85 1 P Propylene 115 07 1


[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 59 (Thursday, March 26, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17036-17038]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06294]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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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. 85, No. 59 / Thursday, March 26, 2020 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 59

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0206; Product Identifier 2019-NM-202-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. 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 Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &
440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11
(Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-
600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet
Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a
determination that certain airplanes have outdated magnetic variation
(MV) tables inside navigation systems. This proposed AD would require
revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to update the Flight
Management System (FMS), Inertial Reference System (IRS), and Attitude
and Heading Reference System (AHRS) limitations. 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 May 11,
2020.

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
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec
H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-
free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards 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 on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0206; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Siddeeq Bacchus, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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 the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0206;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-202-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2019-40, dated November
1, 2019 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702),
CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0206.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that certain
airplanes have outdated MV tables inside navigation systems. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address outdated MV tables inside navigation
systems, which can affect the performance of the navigation systems and
result in the presentation of misleading magnetic heading references on
the Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-Function Displays (MFDs),
positioning the airplane outside of the terrain and obstacle protection
provided by instrument flight procedures and flight route designs
(e.g., outdated MV tables can lead to significantly inaccurate heading,
course, and bearing calculations). See the MCAI for additional
background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed the following service information, which describes
procedures for updating, among other systems, the FMS, IRS, and AHRS.
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models.
     Section 02-09--Navigation System Limitations, of Chapter
2--LIMITATIONS, of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-
2B19 Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-012,

Volume 1, Revision 71A, dated April 26, 2019.
     Section 02-09--Navigation System Limitations, of Chapter
2--LIMITATIONS, of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-
2C10 Airplane Flight Manual, CSP B-012, Revision 26, dated March 1,
2019.
     Section 02-09--Navigation System Limitations, of Chapter
2--LIMITATIONS, of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-
2C10 and CL-600-2C11 Airplane Flight Manual, CSP B-012, Revision 28,
dated September 18, 2019.
     Section 02-09--Navigation System Limitations, of Chapter
2--LIMITATIONS, of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-
2D15 and CL-600-2D24 Airplane Flight Manual, CSP C-012, Volume 1,
Revision 21, dated March 29, 2019.
     Section 02-09--Navigation System Limitations, of Chapter
2--LIMITATIONS, of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-
2E25 Airplane Flight Manual, CSP D-012, Revision 21, dated February 15,
2019.
    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

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to a bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, the FAA
has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. 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 on other products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require revising the existing AFM to update
the FMS, IRS, and AHRS limitations.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 1,072 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................              $0              $85          $91,120
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The 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]

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

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2020-0206; Product Identifier 2019-
NM-202-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by May 11, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 &
702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional
Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-
2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that certain airplanes
have outdated magnetic variation (MV) tables inside navigation
systems. The FAA is issuing this AD to address outdated MV tables
inside navigation systems, which can affect the performance of the
navigation systems and result in the presentation of misleading
magnetic heading references on the Primary Flight Displays (PFDs)
and Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), positioning the airplane outside
of the terrain and obstacle protection provided by instrument flight
procedures and flight route designs (e.g., outdated MV tables can
lead to significantly inaccurate heading, course, and bearing
calculations).

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing AFM to

incorporate the information specified in Section 02-09--Navigation
System Limitations, of Chapter 2--LIMITATIONS, of the applicable
Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet AFM specified in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. 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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized
signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2019-40, dated November 1, 2019, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2020-0206.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Siddeeq Bacchus,
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial
telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet https://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on March 20, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-06294 Filed 3-25-20; 8:45 am]
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			  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

		        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

			  OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

			          WASHINGTON, D.C.

Issued by the Department of Transportation on May 8, 2003

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST-2002-12079

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Applicant:  China Cargo Airlines Ltd.				Date Filed:  April 23, 2003

Relief requested: Renew exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to engage in
scheduled foreign air transportation

of property and mail between Beijing and Shanghai, the People’s
Republic of China, and the coterminal points Anchorage, Alaska; Los
Angeles and San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Chicago,
Illinois; and New York, New York.

If renewal, date and citation of last action:  April 29, 2002, in this
docket

Applicant representative:  Thomas J. Whalen & Evelyn D. Sahr (202)
289-0500

DOT Analyst:  Gordon H. Bingham<PHONE_NUMBER>

Responsive pleadings:  None filed

	DISPOSITION

Action:  Approved								Action date:  May 8, 2003

Effective dates of authority granted:  May 8, 2003-May 8, 2004

Basis for approval (bilateral agreement/reciprocity):  Air Transport
Agreement between the United States and the People’s Republic of China

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the
terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:

X  Standard exemption conditions (attached)

Special conditions/Partial grant/Denial basis/Remarks:

Action taken by:   Paul L. Gretch, Director

		      Office of International Aviation

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that (1) the applicant was qualified to perform the
proposed operations; (2) our action was consistent with Department
policy; (3) grant of the authority was consistent with the public
interest; and (4) grant of the authority would not constitute a major
regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
To the extent not granted/deferred/dismissed, we denied all requests in
the referenced Docket.  We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority
granted in this Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set
forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR §
385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date of
issuance of this Notice.  This action was effective when taken, and the
filing of a petition for review will not alter such effectiveness.

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web at:

  HYPERLINK "http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp"
http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp

												        Appendix A

FOREIGN AIR CARRIER CONDITIONS OF AUTHORITY

In the conduct of the operations authorized, the holder shall:

(1)  Not conduct any operations unless it holds a currently effective
authorization from its homeland for such operations, and it has filed a
copy of such authorization with the Department;

(2)  Comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation
Administration, including, but not limited to, 14 CFR Parts 129, 91, and
36, and with all applicable U.S. Government requirements concerning
security;1

(3)  Comply with the requirements for minimum insurance coverage
contained in 14 CFR Part 205, and, prior to the commencement of any
operations under this authority, file evidence of such coverage, in the
form of a completed OST Form 6411, with the Federal Aviation
Administration’s Program Management Branch (AFS-260), Flight Standards
Service (any changes to, or termination of, insurance also shall be
filed with that office);

(4)  Not operate aircraft under this authority unless it complies with
operational safety requirements at least equivalent to Annex 6 of the
Chicago Convention;

(5)  Conform to the airworthiness and airman competency requirements of
its Government for international air services;

(6)  Except as specifically exempted or otherwise provided for in a
Department Order, comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 203,
concerning waiver of Warsaw Convention liability limits and defenses;

(7)  Agree that operations under this authority constitute a waiver of
sovereign immunity, for the purposes of 28 U.S.C. 1605(a), but only with
respect to those actions or proceedings instituted against it in any
court or other tribunal in the United States that are:

   (a)  based on its operations in international air transportation
that, according to the contract of

carriage, include a point in the United States as a point of origin,
point of destination, or agreed stopping place, or for which the
contract of carriage was purchased in the United States; or

   (b)  based on a claim under any international agreement or treaty
cognizable in any court or other tribunal of the United States.

In this condition, the term "international air transportation" means
"international transportation" as defined by the Warsaw Convention,
except that all States shall be considered to be High Contracting
Parties for the purpose of this definition;

(8)  Except as specifically authorized by the Department, originate or
terminate all flights to/from the United States in its homeland;

(9)  Comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 217, concerning the
reporting of scheduled, nonscheduled, and charter data;

(10) If charter operations are authorized, except as otherwise provided
in the applicable aviation agreement, comply with the Department's rules
governing charters (including 14 CFR Parts 212 and 380); and

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 31 (Friday, February 14, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8441-8447]
[FR Doc No: 2020-02043]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0129; FRL-10002-96]

Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate]; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance for residues of ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] when used as an inert ingredient
(stabilizer) limited to 1% (by weight) in pesticide formulations
applied to growing crops, and raw agricultural commodities after
harvest. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC submitted a petition to EPA
under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting
establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This
regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level
for residues of ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-
m-tolyl) propionate] when used in accordance with the terms of this
exemption.

DATES: This regulation is effective February 14, 2020. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before April 14, 2020, and
must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR
part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0129, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William

Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Public Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the
telephone number for the OPP Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please review
the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket
available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, Registration
Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR
part 180 through the Government Publishing Office's e-CFR site at
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0129 in the subject line on the first
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must
be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before
April 14, 2020. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and
hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0129, by one of
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Petition for Exemption

    In the Federal Register of June 7, 2019 (84 FR 26630) (FRL-9993-
93), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21 U.S.C.
346a, announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP IN-11245) by
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, 410 Swing Road, P.O. Box 18300,
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300. The petition requested the establishment of
an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] (CAS Reg. No. 36443-68-2) when used as an inert ingredient
(stabilizer) at no more than 1% by weight in pesticide formulations
applied to or on raw agricultural commodities and growing crops under
40 CFR 180.910. That document referenced a summary of the petition
prepared by Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, the petitioner, which is
available in the docket at http://www.regulations.gov. There were no
comments received in response to the notice of filing.

III. Inert Ingredient Definition

    Inert ingredients are all ingredients that are not active
ingredients as defined in 40 CFR 153.125 and include, but are not
limited to, the following types of ingredients (except when they have a
pesticidal efficacy of their own): Solvents such as alcohols and
hydrocarbons; surfactants such as polyoxyethylene polymers and fatty
acids; carriers such as clay and diatomaceous earth; thickeners such as
carrageenan and modified cellulose; wetting, spreading, and dispersing
agents; propellants in aerosol dispensers; microencapsulating agents;
and emulsifiers. The term ``inert'' is not intended to imply
nontoxicity; the ingredient may or may not be chemically active.
Generally, EPA has exempted inert ingredients from the requirement of a
tolerance based on the low toxicity of the individual inert
ingredients.

IV. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(c)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish an
exemption from the requirement for a tolerance (the legal limit for a
pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that
the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section 408(c)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines
``safe'' to mean that ``there is a reasonable certainty that no harm
will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue,
including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for
which there is reliable information.'' This includes exposure through
drinking water and in residential settings, but does not include
occupational exposure. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to
give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the
pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to
infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical
residue. . . .''
    EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only
in those cases where it can be clearly demonstrated that the risks from
aggregate exposure to pesticide chemical residues under reasonably
foreseeable circumstances will pose no appreciable risks to human
health. In order to determine the risks from aggregate exposure to
pesticide inert ingredients, the Agency considers the toxicity of the
inert in conjunction with possible exposure to residues of the inert
ingredient through food, drinking water, and through other exposures
that

occur as a result of pesticide use in residential settings. If EPA is
able to determine that a finite tolerance is not necessary to ensure
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from
aggregate exposure to the inert ingredient, an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance may be established.
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(A), and the factors
specified in FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(B), EPA has reviewed the available
scientific data and other relevant information in support of this
action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a
determination on aggregate exposure for ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-
(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] including exposure
resulting from the exemption established by this action. EPA's
assessment of exposures and risks associated with
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] follows.

A. Toxicological Profile

    EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered their
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of
the results of the studies to human risk. EPA has also considered
available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities
of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and
children. Specific information on the studies received and the nature
of the adverse effects caused by ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bi[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)propionate] as well as the no-observed-adverse-
effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level
(LOAEL) from the toxicity studies are discussed in this unit.
    Acute toxicity is low for ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate]. In rats, the lethal dose
(LD50) for acute oral and dermal toxicity is greater than
7,000 and 2,000 milligrams/kilogram/day (mg/kg/day), respectively. It
is not a dermal or eye irritant, or a sensitizer.
    Subchronic exposure to ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] in rats resulted in increased
liver weights and alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) activity at 112 mg/
kg/day and minimal thyroid follicular hypertrophy at doses greater than
250 mg/kg/day. The NOAELs were 37.4 and 50 mg/kg/day, respectively. In
dogs, no toxicity is seen at doses up to 300 mg/kg/day, the highest
dose tested.
    No fetal susceptibility was observed in the developmental studies.
Maternal toxicity (reduced bodyweight gain and food consumption) occurs
at 100 mg/kg/day while developmental toxicity (reduced bodyweight and
delayed skeletal maturation) occurs at 300 mg/kg/day. The maternal
NOAEL was not established, and the developmental NOAEL is 100 mg/kg/
day.
    Qualitative fetal susceptibility was observed in the 2-generation
reproduction toxicity study. Pup mortality and reduced body weight were
observed in offsprings at 900 parts per million (ppm) (~54 to 62 mg/kg/
day). In parents, decreased bodyweight gain and food consumption
occurred at the same dose. However, the established chronic reference
dose (cRfD) of 0.15 mg/kg/day will be protective of offspring effects.
The parental and offspring NOAELs are 300 ppm (~21 to 26 mg/kg/day).
Reproduction toxicity was not observed up to 1,800 ppm (~108 to 124 mg/
kg/day), the highest dose tested.
    The combined chronic/carcinogenicity study showed focal cystic
dilatation of the liver sinusoids and thyroid follicle hyperplasia at
doses greater than 50 mg/kg/day. The NOAEL is 15 mg/kg/day. There was a
treatment-related increase in thyroid tumor incidence at 100 mg/kg/day
in both sexes. However, it is well established that alterations in rat
thyroid hormones can alter the thyroid gland resulting in tumor
formation. Based on the mechanistic studies, the postulated mode of
action is that ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-
m-tolyl) propionate] disrupts the rat thyroid-pituitary axis primarily
through interference of peripheral T4 metabolism. The relevancy of
thyroid tumors to man is limited, as rats are very sensitive to small
changes in plasma T4 levels while humans are insensitive due to a
number of physiological differences including the amount of thyroxin-
binding globulin present, half-life of T4 between different species,
and difference in responsiveness to thyrotropin releasing hormone.
Therefore, the thyroid gland tumors observed in this study are not
considered relevant to humans.
    The Ames test, mammalian cell gene mutation and micronucleus assays
were conducted with ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-
hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate]. These studies were negative; therefore,
it is not expected to be mutagenic.
    Neurotoxicity and immunotoxicity studies are not available for
review. However, evidence of neurotoxicity and immunotoxicity is not
observed in the submitted studies.
    In a metabolism study in rats, ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-
tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] administered orally is
rapidly absorbed and metabolized. It is primarily excreted in the urine
and feces. Metabolites were not identified in this study; however, it
is a phenolic antioxidant and based on the classical metabolic pathway
for this class of chemicals, it would be subject to glucuronide or
sulphate conjugation, hydroxylation of the phenyl ring, and side chain
oxidation. The resulting metabolites are expected to be 3-(3-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)propanoic acid and 2-[2-(2-
hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol (triethylene glycol).
    Dermal absorption rate was calculated to be 0.53% in a dermal
absorption study in miniature pigs.

B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

    Once a pesticide's toxicological profile is determined, EPA
identifies toxicological points of departure (POD) and levels of
concern to use in evaluating the risk posed by human exposure to the
pesticide. For hazards that have a threshold below which there is no
appreciable risk, the toxicological POD is used as the basis for
derivation of reference values for risk assessment. PODs are developed
based on a careful analysis of the doses in each toxicological study to
determine the dose at which no adverse effects are observed (the NOAEL)
and the lowest dose at which adverse effects of concern are identified
(the LOAEL). Uncertainty/safety factors are used in conjunction with
the POD to calculate a safe exposure level--generally referred to as a
population-adjusted dose (PAD) or a reference dose (RfD)--and a safe
margin of exposure (MOE). For non-threshold risks, the Agency assumes
that any amount of exposure will lead to some degree of risk. Thus, the
Agency estimates risk in terms of the probability of an occurrence of
the adverse effect expected in a lifetime. For more information on the
general principles EPA uses in risk characterization and a complete
description of the risk assessment process, see http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/riskassess.htm.
    The chronic/carcinogenicity toxicity study in rats was selected for
all exposure scenarios. The NOAEL is 15 mg/kg/day, and the LOAEL is 50
mg/kg/day based on focal cystic dilatation of the liver sinusoids and
thyroid follicle hyperplasia. This represents the lowest NOAEL in the
database in the most sensitive species. However, in the developmental
study, the maternal

NOAEL is not established and the maternal LOAEL is 100 mg/kg/day based
on decreased bodyweight gain and food consumption. Also, decreased
bodyweight gain and food consumption are observed in parental animals
at 900 ppm (~ 54 to 62 mg/kg/day) in the two-generation reproduction
toxicity study, the NOAEL is 300 ppm (~ 21 to 26 mg/kg/day). Since,
maternal and parental effects are the same in both studies, a parental
NOAEL is established and treatment duration is longer in the two-
generation reproduction toxicity study, it is considered adequate to
address the lack of a maternal NOAEL in the developmental study. The
standard inter- and intra-species uncertainty factors of 10x are
applied; as discussed below in Unit IV.D., the Agency applied a 1X Food
Quality Protection Act Safety Factor (FQPA) SF. The dermal absorption
factor of 0.53% is applied based on a dermal absorption study in
miniature pigs. The default factor of 100% is applied for the
inhalation absorption rate.

C. Exposure Assessment

    1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses. In evaluating dietary
exposure to ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-
tolyl) propionate], EPA considered exposure under the proposed
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. EPA assessed dietary
exposures from ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-
m-tolyl) propionate] in food as follows:
    No adverse effects attributable to a single exposure of endpoint
was identified for ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-
hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate]; therefore, an acute dietary exposure
assessment was not conducted.
    In conducting the chronic dietary exposure assessment using the
Dietary Exposure Evaluation Model DEEM-FCIDTM, Version 3.16, EPA used
food consumption information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
(USDA's) 2003-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,
What We Eat in America (NHANES/WWEIA). As to residue levels in food, no
residue data were submitted for ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate]. In the absence of specific
residue data, EPA has developed an approach which uses surrogate
information to derive upper bound exposure estimates for the subject
inert ingredient. Upper bound exposure estimates are based on the
highest tolerance for a given commodity from a list of high use
insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. A complete description of the
general approach taken to assess inert ingredient risks in the absence
of residue data is contained in the memorandum entitled ``Alkyl Amines
Polyalkoxylates (Cluster 4): Acute and Chronic Aggregate (Food and
Drinking Water) Dietary Exposure and Risk Assessments for the Inerts,''
(D361707, S. Piper, 2/25/09) and can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0738.
    In the dietary exposure assessment, the Agency assumed that the
residue level of the inert ingredient would be no higher than the
highest tolerance for a given commodity. Implicit in this assumption is
that there would be similar rates of degradation (if any) between the
active and inert ingredient and that the concentration of inert
ingredient in the scenarios leading to these highest levels of
tolerances would be no higher than the concentration of the active
ingredient.
    Although EPA is assessing ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate at 1.75% (to account for the
requested 1% (by weight) limitation in pesticide formulations and up to
0.75% limitation for the FDA approved uses as an antioxidant and/or
stabilizer for polymers used for food contact applications, the Agency
believes the assumptions used to estimate dietary exposures lead to an
very conservative assessment of dietary risk due to other conservative
assumptions.
    First, EPA assumes that, for each commodity, the active ingredient
which will serve as a guide to the potential level of inert ingredient
residues is the active ingredient with the highest tolerance level.
This assumption overstates residue values because it would be highly
unlikely, given the high number of inert ingredients, that a single
inert ingredient or class of ingredients would be present at the level
of the active ingredient in the highest tolerance for every commodity.
Also, EPA's assumes that all foods contain the inert ingredient at the
highest tolerance level. In other words, EPA assumed 100 percent of all
foods are treated with the inert ingredient at the rate and manner
necessary to produce the highest residue legally possible for an active
ingredient. In summary, EPA chose a very conservative method for
estimating what level of inert residue could be on food, then used this
methodology to choose the highest possible residue that could be found
on food and assumed that all food contained this residue. No
consideration was given to potential degradation between harvest and
consumption even though monitoring data shows that tolerance level
residues are typically one to two orders of magnitude higher than
actual residues in food when distributed in commerce.
    Accordingly, although sufficient information to quantify actual
residue levels in food is not available, the compounding of these
conservative assumptions will lead to a significant exaggeration of
actual exposures. EPA does not believe that this approach
underestimates exposure in the absence of residue data.
    2. Dietary exposure from drinking water. For the purpose of the
screening level dietary risk assessment to support this request for an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate], a conservative drinking water concentration value of 100
ppb based on screening level modeling was used to assess the
contribution to drinking water for the chronic dietary risk assessments
for parent compound. These values were directly entered into the
dietary exposure model.
    3. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is
used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary
exposure (e.g., for lawn and garden pest control, indoor pest control,
termiticides, and flea and tick control on pets).
Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-
tolyl)propionate] is registered for use as an inert ingredient in
pesticide products that are registered for specific uses that may
result in residential exposure, specifically lawn, turf, and garden
use, and in indoor cleaning products. A conservative residential
exposure and risk assessment was completed for pesticide products
containing ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-
tolyl) propionate] as inert ingredients. The Agency assessed
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] in pesticide formulations (outdoor scenarios) and in
disinfectant-type uses (indoor scenarios) at no more than 1% in the
final formulation. The Agency's assessment of adult residential
exposure combines high end dermal and inhalation handler exposure from
indoor hard surface, aerosol spray with a high-end post application
dermal exposure from contact with treated lawns. The Agency's
assessment of children's residential exposure includes total post-
application exposures associated with contact with treated surfaces
(dermal and hand-to-mouth exposures).

    4. Cumulative effects from substances with a common mechanism of
toxicity. Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when
considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the
Agency consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative
effects of a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances
that have a common mechanism of toxicity.''
    EPA has not found ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-
hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] to share a common mechanism of toxicity
with any other substances, and ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] does not appear to produce a toxic
metabolite produced by other substances. For the purposes of this
tolerance action, therefore, EPA has assumed that
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] does not have a common mechanism of toxicity with other
substances. For information regarding EPA's efforts to determine which
chemicals have a common mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the
cumulative effects of such chemicals, see EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative.

D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children

    Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA shall apply an
additional tenfold (10X) margin of safety for infants and children in
the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal and postnatal
toxicity and the completeness of the database on toxicity and exposure
unless EPA determines based on reliable data that a different margin of
safety will be safe for infants and children. This additional margin of
safety is commonly referred to as the FQPA SF. In applying this
provision, EPA either retains the default value of 10X, or uses a
different additional safety factor when reliable data available to EPA
support the choice of a different factor.
    The Agency has concluded that there is reliable data to determine
that infants and children will be safe if the FQPA SF of 10X is reduced
to 1X for all exposure scenarios for the following reasons. The
toxicity database for ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-
hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] contains subchronic, developmental,
reproduction, chronic/carcinogenicity, and mutagenicity studies. There
is no indication of immunotoxicity or neurotoxicity in the available
studies; therefore, there is no need to require an immunotoxicity or
neurotoxicity study. Fetal susceptibility is not observed in
developmental toxicity studies in the rat. Developmental toxicity
(reduced fetal body weight and delayed skeletal maturation) occurred at
a higher dose, 300 mg/kg/day, than maternal toxicity (reduced body
weight gain), which occurred at 100 mg/kg/day. Qualitative fetal
susceptibility toxicity is observed 2-generation reproduction toxicity
study. Pup mortality and reduced pup body weight is observed at 900 ppm
(~54-62 mg/kg/day), while parental toxicity is manifested as decreased
bodyweight gain and food consumption at the same dose. However, the
established cRfD of 0.15 mg/kg/day will be protective of any offspring
effects seen at 900 ppm (~54-62 mg/kg/day). Therefore, there is no
concern for fetal susceptibility. Reproduction toxicity is not observed
up to 1,800 ppm (87-221 mg/kg/day), the highest dose tested. Based on
the adequacy of the toxicity database, the conservative nature of the
exposure assessment, and the lack of concern for prenatal and postnatal
sensitivity, the Agency has concluded that there is reliable data to
determine that infants and children will be safe if the FQPA SF of 10X
is reduced to 1X.

E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

    EPA determines whether acute and chronic dietary pesticide
exposures are safe by comparing aggregate exposure estimates to the
acute PAD (aPAD) and chronic PAD (cPAD). For linear cancer risks, EPA
calculates the lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the
estimated aggregate exposure. Short-, intermediate-, and chronic-term
risks are evaluated by comparing the estimated aggregate food, water,
and residential exposure to the appropriate PODs to ensure that an
adequate MOE exists.
    1. Acute risk. An acute aggregate risk assessment takes into
account acute exposure estimates from dietary consumption of food and
drinking water. No adverse effect resulting from a single oral exposure
was identified and no acute dietary endpoint was selected. Therefore,
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] is not expected to pose an acute risk.
    2. Chronic risk. Using the exposure assumptions described in this
unit for chronic exposure, EPA has concluded that chronic exposure to
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] from food and water will utilize 18.4% of the cPAD for
children 1 to 2 years old, the population group receiving the greatest
exposure.
    3. Short-term risk. Short-term aggregate exposure takes into
account short-term residential exposure plus chronic exposure to food
and water (considered to be a background exposure level).
    Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] is currently used as an inert ingredient in pesticide
products that are registered for uses that could result in short-term
residential exposure, and the Agency has determined that it is
appropriate to aggregate chronic exposure through food and water with
short-term residential exposures to ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-
tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate].
    Using the exposure assumptions described in this unit for short-
term exposures, EPA has concluded the combined short-term food, water,
and residential exposures result in aggregate MOEs of 1,235 for adult
males and females. Adult residential exposure combines high-end dermal
and inhalation handler exposure from indoor hard surface, aerosol spray
with a high-end post-application dermal exposure from contact with
treated lawns. The combined short-term aggregated food, water, and
residential pesticide exposures result in an aggregate MOE of 511 for
children. Children's residential exposure includes total exposures
associated with contact with treated surfaces (dermal and hand-to-mouth
exposures). Because EPA's level of concern for ethylenebis(oxyethylene)
bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] is a MOE of 100 or
below, these MOEs are not of concern.
    4. Intermediate-term risk. Intermediate-term aggregate exposure
takes into account intermediate-term residential exposure plus chronic
exposure to food and water (considered to be a background exposure
level).
    Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] is currently used as an inert ingredient in pesticide
products that are registered for uses that could result in
intermediate-term residential exposure, and the Agency has determined
that it is appropriate to aggregate chronic exposure through food and
water with intermediate-term residential exposures to
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate].
    Using the exposure assumptions described in this unit for
intermediate-term exposures, EPA has concluded that the combined
intermediate-term food, water, and residential exposures result in
aggregate MOEs of 1,729 for adult males and females. Adult residential
exposure includes high-end post-

application dermal exposure from contact with treated lawns. The
combined intermediate-term aggregated food, water, and residential
exposures result in an aggregate MOE of 413 for children. Children's
residential exposure includes total exposures associated with contact
with treated surfaces (dermal and hand-to-mouth exposures). Because
EPA's level of concern for ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] is a MOE of 100 or below, these
MOEs are not of concern.]
    5. Aggregate cancer risk for U.S. population. In a chronic/
carcinogenicity study, thyroid gland tumors are observed at 100 mg/kg/
day in rats. However, based on the postulated mode of action for these
tumors, they are not considered relevant to humans. Also,
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] is not mutagenic. Therefore, ethylenebis(oxyethylene)
bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] is not expected to
pose a cancer risk to humans.
    6. Determination of safety. Based on these risk assessments, EPA
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result
to the general population, or to infants and children from aggregate
exposure to ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-
tolyl) propionate] residues.

V. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    An analytical method is not required for enforcement purposes since
the Agency is not establishing a numerical tolerance for residues of
ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] in or on any food commodities. EPA is establishing
limitations on the amount of ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-
butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] that may be used in pesticide
formulations applied to growing crops and raw agricultural commodities
after harvest. These limitations will be enforced through the pesticide
registration process under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (``FIFRA''), 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. EPA will not register
any pesticide formulation for use on growing crops and raw agricultural
commodities after harvest for sale or distribution that exceeds 1% by
weight of ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-
tolyl) propionate] unless additional data are submitted.

VI. Conclusions

    Therefore, an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is
established under 40 CFR 180.910 for ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-
tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate] (CAS Reg No. 36443-68-2) when
used as an inert ingredient (stabilizer), limited to 1% (by weight) in
pesticide formulations applied to growing crops and raw agricultural
commodities after harvest.

VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance under FFDCA section 408(d) in response to a petition
submitted to the Agency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
exempted these types of actions from review under Executive Order
12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735,
October 4, 1993). Because this action has been exempted from review
under Executive Order 12866, this action is not subject to Executive
Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR
28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled ``Protection of
Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997), nor is it considered a regulatory action under
Executive Order 13771, entitled ``Reducing Regulations and Controlling
Regulatory Costs'' (82 FR 9339, February 3, 2017). This action does not
contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it
require any special considerations under Executive Order 12898,
entitled ``Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16,
1994).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the exemption in this
final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.), do not apply.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or
tribal governments, on the relationship between the National Government
and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Thus, the Agency has
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    This action does not involve any technical standards that would
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VIII. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.),
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule''
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: January 17, 2020.
Donna Davis,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

     Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.

0
 2. In Sec.  180.910, add alphabetically the inert ingredient
``Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl)
propionate] (CAS Reg. No. 36443-68-2)'' to the table to read as
follows:

Sec.  180.910  Inert ingredients used pre- and post-harvest; exemptions
from the requirement of a tolerance.

* * * * *

                                               Table 1 to 180.910
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            Inert ingredients                           Limits                               Uses
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                                                  * * * * * * *
Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) bis[3-(5-tert-   1% by weight......................  Stabilizer.
 butyl-4-hydroxy-m-tolyl) propionate]
 (CAS Reg. No. 36443-68-2).

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Please contact Hodayah Finman at 202 343 9246 for more information.


From:	Lydia Wegman/RTP/USEPA/US

To:	Heidi King<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Bridgid Curry/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Marta Montoro/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Joseph-J Dougherty/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Nathaniel Jutras/DC/USEPA/US@EPA

Date:	01/22/2010 10:16 PM

Subject:

Clean version of the final NO2 rule

Folks,

Here is the final package in a clean version.  Scott didn't realize he needed to create a redline, so he's going to try to do that now.  The new language on Regional Administrator authority begins on page 132 of the preamble. I thought in the absence of the redline, you could all start with this package.  Hope this is helpful.

Lydia


[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47186-47187]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4386-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2018-0001]

Iowa; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA-4386-DR), dated August 20, 2018,
and related determinations.

DATES: The declaration was issued August 20, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated August 20, 2018, the President issued a major disaster
declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the
``Stafford Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Iowa resulting from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line
winds, and flooding during the period of June 6 to July 2, 2018, is
of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster
declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in
the State of Iowa.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the
designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs. Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance also will be limited to 75 percent of the total
eligible costs, with the exception of projects that meet the
eligibility criteria for a higher Federal cost-sharing percentage
under the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for
Debris Removal implemented pursuant to section 428 of the Stafford
Act.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Timothy J. Scranton, of FEMA is
appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major
disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Iowa have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Adair, Buchanan, Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Chickasaw,
Clay, Dallas, Delaware, Dickinson, Emmet, Floyd, Hamilton, Hancock,
Howard, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto,
Pocahontas, Polk, Sioux, Story, Warren, Webster, Winnebago,
Winneshiek, and Wright Counties for Public Assistance.
    All areas within the State of Iowa are eligible for assistance
under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

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

(Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation
Grant.

Brock Long,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 64 (Friday, April 3, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18083-18084]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07492]

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to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 64 / Friday, April 3, 2015 / Rules
and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0904; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-14-AD;
Amendment 39-18129; AD 2015-07-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524 turbofan engines with certain part
number (P/N) low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 3 turbine blades
installed. This AD requires implementation of a life limit for certain
P/N LPT stage 3 turbine blades and replacement of affected blades that
reach or exceed the life limit. This AD was prompted by reports of LPT
stage 3 turbine blade failures, release of blades, and subsequent in-
flight shutdowns. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of LPT
stage 3 turbine blades and subsequent release of blade debris, which
could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control,
and damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 8, 2015.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England,
DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-249936; email:
http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://www.aeromanager.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2014-0904.

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-2014-
0904; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is
Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2014 (79 FR
71363). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    Since 2006, a number of low pressure turbine (LPT) Stage 3 blade
failures have been reported, each resulting in engine in-flight
shut-down. Engineering analysis on those occurrences indicates that
blades with an accumulated life of 11,000 flight cycles (FC) or more
have an increased risk of failure.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
release of LPT Stage 3 blade debris and consequent (partial or
complete) loss of engine power, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the aeroplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comment received. The commenter supports the
NPRM (79 FR 71363, December 2, 2014).

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 2 engines installed on airplanes
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 120 hours
per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
hour. Parts cost is zero. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $20,400.

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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:

    (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 to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-07-01 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-18129; Docket No. FAA-2014-
0904; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-14-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective May 8, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524B-02,
RB211-524B-B-02, RB211-524B2-19, RB211-524B2-B-19, RB211-524B3-02,
RB211-524C2-19, and RB211-524C2-B-19 turbofan engines with low-
pressure turbine (LPT) stage 3 turbine blade, part number (P/N)
LK55386, LK86483, or LK86503, installed.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of LPT stage 3 turbine blade
failure, release of blades, and subsequent in-flight shutdown. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of LPT stage 3 turbine blades
and subsequent release of blade debris, which could lead to failure
of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the
airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
    (1) Remove from service before further flight any LPT stage 3
turbine blade, P/N LK55386, LK86483, or LK86503, that exceeds 11,000
flight cycles since new.
    (2) If you cannot determine the accumulated flight cycles,
remove any LPT stage 3 turbine blade, P/N LK55386, LK86483, or
LK86503, within 200 flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD.
    (3) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any LPT
stage 3 turbine blade, P/N LK55386, LK86483, or LK86503, on any
engine if the blade has accumulated 11,000 or more flight cycles
since new.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request. You may email your request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Steeves,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2014-0210,
dated September 19, 2014, for more information. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0904-0002.
    (3) RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin No. RB.211-72-
AH790, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD, can be obtained from Rolls-Royce plc, using
the contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-
249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp;
Internet: https://www.aeromanager.com.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

(h) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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