[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66494-66495]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21025]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4726-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2023-0001]

Montana; 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 Montana (FEMA-4726-DR), dated August 12,
2023, and related determinations.

DATES: The declaration was issued August 12, 2023.

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 12, 2023, 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 Montana

resulting from flooding during the period of April 10 to April 26,
2023, 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 Montana.
    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
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75
percent of the total eligible costs.
    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, Jon K. Huss, of FEMA is appointed to
act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster.
    The following areas of the State of Montana have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Blaine, Daniels, Hill, Park, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley
Counties and the Fort Peck Tribes for Public Assistance.
    All areas within the State of Montana 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.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 5963-5965]
[FR Doc No: 2018-02600]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1050; Product Identifier 2017-NE-39-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Turbofan Engines

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 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) BR700-710A2-20 and
BR700-710C4-11 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of deterioration of the intumescent heat resistant paint system
on the electronic engine controller (EEC) firebox assembly that was
found to be beyond acceptable limits. This proposed AD would require
replacement of affected EEC firebox assembly parts with improved parts,
which have a more durable paint system. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by March 29, 2018.

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, 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 proposed AD, contact
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827
Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 33 7086 2673; fax: +49 (0)
33 7086 3276. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine
& Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7759.

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-
1050; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this NPRM, 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
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7157; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite 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-2017-1050;
Product Identifier 2017-NE-39-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD No. 2017-0198, dated October 10, 2017 (referred to hereinafter as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:

    Occurrences were reported where deterioration of an Electronic
Engine Controller (EEC) firebox assembly

intumescent heat resistant paint system was found to be beyond
acceptable limits. Subsequent investigation determined that lack of
paint adhesion, due to incorrect surface preparation during
manufacturing, had caused this deterioration.
    This condition, if not corrected, could reduce the fire
protection capability of the EEC firebox, possibly leading to
reduced control of an engine during engine fire, engine overspeed
and release of high-energy debris, resulting in damage to, and/or
reduced control of, the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, RRD issued Alert SB
SB-BR700-73-A101977, SB-BR700-73-A101981 and SB-BR700-73-A101985 to
provide modification instructions introducing improved new or
reworked EEC firebox assembly parts, which have a more durable paint
system.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires replacement of
affected EEC firebox assembly parts with improved parts.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1050.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed RRD Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) SB-BR700-73-A101977,
Revision 3, dated July 10, 2017; RRD ASB SB-BR700-73-A101981, Revision
3, dated July 10, 2017; and RRD ASB SB-BR700-73-A101985, Revision 3,
dated July 10, 2017. The service information describes procedures for
installing new or reworked EEC firebox assembly parts for BR700-710A2-
20, BR700-710C4-11, and BR700-710C4-11/10 engines, respectively.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of
Germany, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has
notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. We are
proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require replacement of affected EEC firebox
assembly parts with improved parts, which have a more durable paint
system.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 842 engines installed on
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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EEC firebox assembly replacement......  2.5 work-hours x $85 per          $4,900       $5,112.50      $4,304,725
                                         hour = $212.50.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

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):

Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by
Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH): Docket
No. FAA-2017-1050; Product Identifier 2017-NE-39-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 29, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to:
    (1) Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) BR700-710A2-20 turbofan
engines with any of the following electronic engine controller (EEC)
firebox assembly part numbers (P/Ns)

installed: FW42888, FW42886, FW38590, FW38591, or FW58255.
    (2) RRD BR700-710C4-11 turbofan engines with any of the
following EEC firebox assembly P/Ns installed: FW38504, FW38503,
FW38590, FW38591, or FW58255.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7600, Engine
Controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of deterioration of the
intumescent heat resistant paint system on the EEC firebox assembly
that was found to be beyond acceptable limits. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the EEC. The unsafe condition, if not
corrected, could result in failure of the EEC, loss of engine thrust
control, and reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, perform
the following:
    (i) For RRD BR700-710A2-20 engines, remove from service the EEC
firebox assembly components with P/N FW42888, FW42886, FW38590,
FW38591, and FW58255 and replace with parts eligible for
installation.
    (ii) For RRD BR700-710C4-11 engines, remove from service the EEC
firebox assembly components with P/N FW38504, FW38503, FW38590,
FW38591, and FW58255 and replace with parts eligible for
installation.
    (2) Reserved.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO 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 the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(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 local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Martin Adler,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2017-0198, dated October 10, 2017,
for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-1050.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on February 5, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 111 (Monday, June 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 26921]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12048]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

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

    Docket Numbers: EC17-121-000.
    Applicants: Battery Utility of Ohio, LLC.
    Description: Errata to May 22, 2017 Application of Battery Utility
of Ohio, LLC. for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power
Act and Request for Waivers, et al.
    Filed Date: 6/6/17.
    Accession Number: 20170606-5101.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/12/17.

    Docket Numbers: EC17-127-000.
    Applicants: Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC.
    Description: Application Pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal
Power Act to Acquire Assets of Michigan Electric Transmission Company,
LLC.
    Filed Date: 6/5/17.
    Accession Number: 20170605-5236.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/26/17.

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

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1910-015; ER10-1911-015.
    Applicants: Duquesne Light Company, Duquesne Power, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Change in Status of the Duquesne MBR
Sellers.
    Filed Date: 6/5/17.
    Accession Number: 20170605-5235.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/26/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2984-036.
    Applicants: Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Merrill
Lynch Commodities, Inc.
    Filed Date: 6/6/17.
    Accession Number: 20170606-5103.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/17.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-1759-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Southwestern Power
Administration NITS Rate Change to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 6/5/17.
    Accession Number: 20170605-5220.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/26/17.

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

    Docket Numbers: ES17-33-000.
    Applicants: Duquesne Light Company.
    Description: Application of Duquesne Light Company Pursuant to
Section 204 of the Federal Power Act for an Order Authorizing the
Issuance of Short-Term Debt.
    Filed Date: 6/5/17.
    Accession Number: 20170605-5237.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/26/17.

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

    Dated: June 6, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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