[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 6072]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 9842-006]

Mr. Ray F. Ward; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and
Soliciting Motions to Intervene and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Minor New License.
    b. Project No.: 9842-006.
    c. Date filed: August 28, 2014.
    d. Applicant: Mr. Ray F. Ward.
    e. Name of Project: Ward Mill Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Watauga River, in the Township of Laurel Creek,
Watauga County, North Carolina. The project does not occupy lands of
the United States.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Andrew C. Givens, Cardinal Energy Service,
Inc., 620 N. West St., Suite 103, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603, (919)
834-0909.
    i. FERC Contact: Adam Peer<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests and
requests for cooperating agency status: 60 days from the issuance date
of this notice.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
motions to intervene and protests and requests for cooperating agency
status using the Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-9842-006.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each
person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an
intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to
the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a
particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document
on that resource agency.
    k. This application has been accepted, but is not ready for
environmental analysis at this time.
    l. The Ward Mill Project consists of: (1) A 130-foot-long by 20-
foot-high dam; (2) a 4.6 acre reservoir with an estimated gross storage
capacity of 16.3 acre-feet; (3) a 14-foot-long, 5-foot-wide, and 7.5-
foot-tall penstock made of rock, concrete and reinforced steel; (4) a
powerhouse containing two generating units for a total installed
capacity of 168 kilowatts; (5) a 45-foot-long, 12-kilovolt transmission
line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to
generate from below 290,000 to over 599,000 kilowatt-hours annually.
The dam and existing facilities are owned by the applicant. No new
project facilities are proposed.
    m. A copy of the application is available for review at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary''
link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact
FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and
reproduction at the address in item h above.
    You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    n. Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in
accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18
CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate
action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but
only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests
or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
deadline date for the particular application.
    All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST'' or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE;'' (2) set forth in the heading
the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to
which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone
number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005.
Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the
applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served
upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular
application.

    Dated: January 28, 2015.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
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[Notices]
[Page 31627]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Thirteenth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 222, Inmarsat AMS(R)S.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Meeting Notice of RTCA Special Committee 222, Inmarsat AMS(R)S.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the
thirteenth meeting of the RTCA Special Committee 222, Inmarsat AMS(R)S

DATES: The meeting will be held June 10-11 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort &
Spa, 1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This meeting will be held in
conjunction with the 2013 Inmarsat Aero Conference. Participants who
will be traveling to the meeting should contact Alan Schuster-Bruce,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for information about accommodation.
In addition, Jennifer Iversen may also be contacted directly at email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by The RTCA Secretariat, 1150 18th Street NW.,
Suite 910, Washington, DC, 20036, or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>/
(202) 833-9339, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, or Web site at http://www.rtca.org.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is
hereby given for a meeting of Special Committee 222. The agenda will
include the following:

June 10-11

     Greetings & Attendance.
     Review summary of February 2103 meeting (12th Plenary)
     Report on the status of the DO-343 MASPS approval process
     The primary focus of the meeting will be working sessions
dedicated to advancing the DO-262 generic and SwiftBroadband-specific
material. Attendees should be prepared to contribute to this effort.
     Other items as appropriate.
     Review action items from 11th and 12th Plenary.
     Schedule 14th Plenary.
     Adjourn.
    Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space
availability. With the approval of the chairman, members of the public
may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present
statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may
present a written statement to the committee at any time.

     Issued in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2013.
Paige Williams,
Management Analyst, NextGen, Business Operations Group, Federal
Aviation Administration.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 11, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 15521-15524]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1013; Airspace Docket No. 17-AWP-12]

Proposed Establishment of the Hawaiian Islands High and the
Hawaiian Islands Low Offshore Airspace Areas; Hawaii.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish the Hawaiian High and
Hawaiian Low Offshore airspace area. The proposed action would
establish Class A airspace extending upward from 18,000 feet mean sea
level (MSL) to and including flight level (FL) 600; and Class E
airspace, extending upward from 1,200 feet MSL to and including 17,999
feet MSL around the Hawaiian Islands. The FAA is proposing this action
to provide additional airspace within which domestic air traffic
control (ATC) procedures would be used. Establishment of the Class A
and Class E airspaces would enhance the management of air traffic
operations and result in more efficient use of that airspace.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone: 1<PHONE_NUMBER>, or<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA
Docket Number FAA-2017-1013 and Airspace Docket Number 17-AWP-12 at the
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence

Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. The Order
is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order
7400.11B at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would support offshore airspace areas around the
Hawaiian Islands, and apply domestic air traffic control procedures.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket
Number FAA-2017-1013 and Airspace Docket Number 17-AWP-12) and be
submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see
ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit
comments through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket Number FAA-2017-1013 and Airspace Docket Number 17-AWP-
12.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the
commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified comment
closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ``ADDRESSES'' section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Western Service Center, Operations
Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Ave. SW,
Renton, WA 98057.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11B, airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective
September 15, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

Background

    The existing airspace configuration is not consistent with the
domestic airspace established throughout the rest of the United States
and does not meet the uniform international standards and recommended
practices, as promulgated by the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO). The area controlled by Honolulu Control Facility
(HCF) is within Oakland Oceanic Control Area/Flight Information Region
(CTA/FIR) Boundary. The provision of ATC services is delegated by
Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZOA) to HCF to provide flight
information and alerting service within this area. Currently, HCF has
Domestic Class E airspace out to 100 miles around the Hawaiian Islands.
Due to the incorrect airspace designations, HCF is providing domestic
IFR separation services within HCF airspace 1,200 feet MSL up to FL
600, inclusive, and in international airspace without a designated
offshore airspace area. The absence of Class E and Class A airspace to
the boundary of HCF's delegated airspace where ATC has radar and radio
navigational signal coverage is inconsistent with the CFRs and will be
corrected with this proposed rule. Under a separate rulemaking action,
domestic airspace will be amended out to the 12 nautical miles limit
surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. Additionally, the establishment of
the high and low Offshore Airspace Areas will extend beyond the 12 NM
limit to the boundary of the HCF delegated airspace.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to establish
the Hawaiian Islands High and the Hawaiian Islands Low Offshore
airspace areas. The proposed area would consist of Class A airspace,
extending upward from 18,000 MSL up to and including FL 600, and Class
E airspace, extending upward from 1,200 feet MSL up to and including
17,999 feet MSL within HCF's designated airspace around the Hawaiian
Islands. This action would facilitate the application of domestic ATC
procedures within that airspace, thereby enhancing the flow of air
traffic and increasing system capacity. In addition, this action would
enhance safety by providing for the positive control of all aircraft
operating in the area. The proposed action would also support the
development of a more efficient route system and would enable airspace
classification and ATC separation procedures to be consistently applied
around the Hawaiian Islands. Finally, the proposed modification would
establish the same classification and operating rules that currently
apply in adjacent airspace.
    Class A and E Offshore airspace area designations are published in
paragraph 2003 and 6007 respectively, in FAA Order 7400.11B, dated
August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The offshore airspace area
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.

ICAO Considerations

    As part of this proposal relates to navigable airspace outside the
United States, this notice is submitted in accordance with the ICAO
International Standards and Recommended Practices. Article 12 to the
Chicago Convention provides that over the high seas the rules inforce
shall be those established under the convention. The application of
International Standards and Recommended Practices by the FAA, Office of
Airspace Services, in areas outside United States domestic airspace, is
governed by Annexes 2 (Rule of the Air) and 11 (Air Traffic Services)
to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, which pertain to the
establishment of necessary air navigational facilities and services to
promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of civil air traffic.
The purpose of Article 12 and Annex 11 is to ensure that civil aircraft
operations on international air routes are performed under uniform
conditions. The International Standards and Recommended Practices in
Annex 11 apply to airspace under the jurisdiction of a contracting
state, derived from ICAO. Annex 11 provisions apply when air traffic
services are provided and a contracting state accepts the
responsibility of providing air traffic services over high seas or in
airspace of undetermined sovereignty. A contracting State accepting
this responsibility may apply the International Standards and
Recommended Practices that are consistent with standards and practices
utilized in its domestic jurisdiction. In accordance with Article 3 of
the Convention, State-owned aircraft are exempt from the Standards and
Recommended Practices of Annex 11. The United States is a contracting
State to the Convention. Article 3(d) of the Convention provides that
participating state aircraft will be operated in international airspace
with due regard for the safety of civil aircraft. Since this action
involves, in part, the designation of navigable airspace outside the
United States, the Administrator is consulting with the Secretary of
State and the Secretary of Defense in accordance with the provisions of
Executive Order 10854.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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

Environmental Review

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D AND
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS.

0
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017 and
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2003 Offshore Airspace Areas

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Hawaiian Islands High [New]

    That airspace extending upward from 18,000 feet MSL to and
including FL 600 within the area bounded by a line beginning at lat.
24[deg]43'17'' N, long. 155[deg]15'47'' W; to lat. 24[deg]17'45'' N,
long. 154[deg]15'00'' W; to lat. 23[deg]46'50'' N, long.
153[deg]21'58'' W; to lat. 23[deg]01'27'' N, long. 152[deg]34'40''
W; to lat. 22[deg]20'39'' N, long. 151[deg]53'07'' W; to lat.
21[deg]32'52'' N, long. 151[deg]27'59'' W; to lat. 20[deg]41'49'' N,
long. 151[deg]01'09'' W; to lat. 19[deg]41'47'' N, long.
150[deg]30'11'' W; to lat. 19[deg]13'22'' N, long. 151[deg]52'46''
W; to lat. 19[deg]08'32'' N, long. 154[deg]29'00'' W; to lat.
18[deg]06'32'' N, long. 155[deg]42'42'' W; to lat. 17[deg]48'18'' N,
long. 156[deg]04'05'' W; to lat. 17[deg]10'14'' N, long.
156[deg]48'21'' W; to lat. 17[deg]10'14'' N, long. 157[deg]45'24''
W; to lat. 17[deg]13'28'' N, long. 158[deg]15'04'' W; to lat.
17[deg]45'21'' N, long. 159[deg]32'20'' W; to lat. 18[deg]03'09'' N,
long. 160[deg]16'11'' W; to lat. 18[deg]24'28'' N, long.
160[deg]48'51'' W; to lat. 19[deg]24'54'' N, long. 162[deg]23'01''
W; to lat. 19[deg]39'29'' N, long. 162[deg]41'58'' W; to lat.
20[deg]07'00'' N, long. 163[deg]18'00'' W; to lat. 21[deg]09'04'' N,
long. 163[deg]54'52'' W; to lat. 22[deg]12'20'' N, long.
163[deg]54'52'' W; to lat. 23[deg]15'30'' N, long. 163[deg]51'18''
W; to lat. 24[deg]10'08'' N, long. 163[deg]15'59'' W; to lat.
25[deg]03'24'' N, long. 162[deg]38'59'' W; to lat. 25[deg]40'34'' N,
long. 161[deg]41'28'' W; to lat. 26[deg]06'18'' N, long.
160[deg]37'54'' W; to lat. 26[deg]08'41'' N, long. 158[deg]37'19''
W; thence to the point of beginning, excluding that airspace within
12 miles of the shoreline of the State of Hawaii.
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Paragraph 6007 Offshore Airspace Areas

Hawaiian Islands Low [New]

    That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet MSL within the
area bounded by a line beginning at lat. 19[deg]10'04'' N, long.
153[deg]39'43'' W; to lat. 19[deg]08'32'' N, long. 154[deg]29'00''
W; to lat. 19[deg]07'10'' N, long. 155[deg]13'34'' W; to lat.
18[deg]45'39'' N, long. 155[deg]35'36'' W; to lat. 18[deg]40'54'' N,
long. 156[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 19[deg]24'23'' N, long.
158[deg]36'11'' W; to lat. 20[deg]18'00'' N, long. 160[deg]46'52''
W; to lat. 20[deg]49'07'' N, long. 161[deg]33'17'' W; to lat.
21[deg]40'37'' N, long. 161[deg]54'48'' W; to lat. 22[deg]31'49'' N,
long. 161[deg]55'19'' W; to lat. 23[deg]26'57'' N, long.
161[deg]31'39'' W; to lat. 23[deg]57'27'' N, long. 160[deg]54'00''
W; to lat. 24[deg]18'03'' N, long. 159[deg]50'09'' W; to lat.
24[deg]10'39'' N, long. 158[deg]54'47'' W; to lat. 23[deg]47'34'' N,
long. 158[deg]11'12'' W; to lat. 23[deg]30'03'' N, long.
157[deg]29'36'' W; to lat. 23[deg]19'54'' N, long. 156[deg]45'02''
W; to lat. 23[deg]13'26'' N, long. 155[deg]42'39'' W; to lat.
22[deg]54'59'' N, long. 154[deg]55'06'' W; to lat. 22[deg]28'14'' N,
long. 154[deg]19'27'' W; to lat. 21[deg]45'08'' N, long.
153[deg]49'50'' W; to lat. 21[deg]02'31'' N, long. 153[deg]38'56''
W; thence to the point of beginning, excluding that airspace within
12 miles of the shoreline of the State of Hawaii. That airspace
extending upward from 5,500 feet MSL within the area bounded by a
line beginning at lat. 19[deg]11'37'' N, long. 152[deg]50'00'' W; to
lat. 19[deg]08'32'' N, long. 154[deg]29'00'' W; to lat.
17[deg]48'59'' N, long. 156[deg]03'17'' W; to lat. 18[deg]28'58'' N,
long. 157[deg]59'36'' W; to lat. 19[deg]03'34'' N, long.
159[deg]48'11'' W; to lat. 19[deg]29'40'' N, long. 160[deg]47'02''
W; to lat. 20[deg]00'46'' N, long. 161[deg]44'53'' W, to lat.
20[deg]50'35'' N, long. 162[deg]23'01'' W; to lat. 21[deg]50'15'' N,
long. 162[deg]44'13'' W; to lat. 22[deg]52'38'' N, long.
162[deg]38'25'' W; to lat. 23[deg]55'59'' N, long. 162[deg]08'09''
W, to lat. 24[deg]43'41'' N, long. 161[deg]12'18'' W; to lat.
25[deg]00'33'' N, long. 159[deg]50'17'' W; to lat. 24[deg]50'45'' N,
long. 158[deg]32'32'' W; to lat. 24[deg]19'39'' N, long.

157[deg]32'31'' W; to lat. 23[deg]59'14'' N, long. 156[deg]28'23''
W; to lat. 23[deg]53'49'' N, long. 155[deg]25'33'' W; to lat.
23[deg]24'55'' N, long. 154[deg]15'20'' W; to lat. 22[deg]41'48'' N,
long. 153[deg]28'59'' W; to lat. 21[deg]45'32'' N, long.
152[deg]58'57'' W; to lat. 20[deg]35'50'' N, long. 152[deg]48'18''
W; thence to the point of beginning, excluding that airspace within
12 miles of the shoreline of the State of Hawaii. That airspace
upward from 10,000 feet MSL within the area bounded by a line
beginning at lat. 19[deg]12'44'' N, long. 152[deg]12'34'' W; to lat.
19[deg]08'32'' N, long. 154[deg]29'00'' W; to lat. 17[deg]20'23'' N,
long. 156[deg]36'33'' W; to lat. 18[deg]33'07'' N, long.
159[deg]55'59'' W; to lat. 19[deg]03'09'' N, long. 161[deg]10'15''
W; to lat. 19[deg]31'51'' N, long. 162[deg]00'41'' W; to lat.
20[deg]11'04'' N, long. 162[deg]40'05'' W; to lat. 20[deg]58'47'' N,
long. 163[deg]04'59'' W; to lat. 21[deg]56'05'' N, long.
163[deg]19'16'' W; to lat. 22[deg]54'36'' N, long. 163[deg]13'18''
W; to lat. 23[deg]36'43'' N, long. 162[deg]58'50'' W; to lat.
24[deg]30'39'' N, long. 162[deg]32'55'' W; to lat. 25[deg]07'02'' N,
long. 161[deg]36'02'' W; to lat. 25[deg]33'41'' N, long.
160[deg]06′39'' W; to lat. 25[deg]27'34'' N, long.
158[deg]34'55'' W; to lat. 24[deg]43'37'' N, long. 156[deg]56'38''
W; to lat. 24[deg]30'12'' N, long. 155[deg]51'07'' W; to lat.
24[deg]16'10'' N, long. 154[deg]47'02'' W; to lat. 23[deg]53'14'' N,
long. 153[deg]57'47'' W; to lat. 23[deg]14'36'' N, long.
153[deg]08'32'' W; to lat. 22[deg]20'47'' N, long. 152[deg]35'51''
W; to lat. 21[deg]12'25'' N, long. 152[deg]13'34'' W; to lat.
20[deg]33'20'' N, long. 152[deg]11'55'' W; thence to the point of
beginning, excluding that airspace within 12 miles of the shoreline
of the State of Hawaii.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2018.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 148 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44845-44846]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18090]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket No. FEMA-2014-0002]

Final Flood Hazard Determinations; Correction

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency; DHS.

ACTION: Final Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: On May 15, 2014, the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) published in the Federal Register a final flood hazard
determination notice that contained an erroneous table. This notice
provides corrections to that table, to be used in lieu of the
information published at 79 FR 27892. The table provided here
represents the final flood hazard determinations and community affected
for Robeson County, North Carolina, and Incorporated Areas.
    Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or
modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths,
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or
regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where
applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have
been made final for the community listed in the table below.
    The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management
measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show
evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified
for participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In
addition, the FIRM and FIS report are used by insurance agents and
others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for
buildings and the contents of those buildings.

DATES: The effective date of July 7, 2014 which has been established
for the FIRM and, where applicable, the supporting FIS report showing
the new or modified flood hazard information for the community.

ADDRESSES: The FIRM, and if applicable, the FIS report containing the
final flood hazard information for the community is available for
inspection at the Community Map Repository address listed in the table
below and will be available online through the FEMA Map Service Center
at www.msc.fema.gov by the effective date indicated above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
(email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA makes the final determinations listed
below for the new or modified flood hazard information for the
community listed. Notification of these changes has been published in
newspaper(s) of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed
since that publication. The Deputy Associate Administrator for
Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.
    This final notice is issued in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part
67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone
areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the new or revised FIRM and FIS report available at the address
cited below for the community or online through the FEMA Map Service
Center at www.msc.fema.gov. The flood hazard determinations are made
final in the watersheds and/or community listed in the table below.

Correction

    In the final flood hazard determination notice published at 79 FR
27892 in the May 15, 2014, issue of the Federal Register, FEMA
published a table titled ``Robeson County, North Carolina, and
Incorporated Areas''. This table contained inaccurate information as to
the community map repository for the Unincorporated Areas of Robeson
County, North Carolina. In this document, FEMA is publishing a table
containing the accurate information. The information provided below
should be used in lieu of that previously published.

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                                             Community map repository
               Community                             address
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         Robeson County, North Carolina, and Incorporated Areas
                         Docket No.: FEMA-B-1287
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Unincorporated Areas of Robeson County.  Robeson County, 701 North Elm
                                          Street, Lumberton, NC 28359.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

    Dated: July 11, 2014.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 197 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 70913-70915]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22487]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1994; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00658-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 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 Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A321, A330-200, A330-200
Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, A330-900, A340-200, and A340-300 series
airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -
252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A340-541 and
A340-642 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a
production deficiency of some SafeLav gaseous oxygen container (SLGOC)
batches was identified during production testing of newly manufactured
oxygen containers. This proposed AD would require replacing affected
SLGOCs and prohibiting the installation of affected SLGOCs, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). 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 November
27, 2023.

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 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.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1994; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For material that is proposed for IBR in this AD, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may
find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also
available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1994.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Dowling, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
206-231-3667; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-1994; Project Identifier
MCAI-2023-00658-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Tim
Dowling, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which
is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2023-0094, dated May 8, 2023 (EASA
AD 2023-0094) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus SAS Model:
     A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes;
     A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N,
-153N, and -171N airplanes;
     A320-211, -212, -214, -215, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N,
-252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes;

     A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N,
-251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -271N, -271NX, -272N, and -272NX
airplanes;
     A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -
302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, -841, and -941
airplanes; and
     A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -542, -642,
and -643 airplanes.
    Model A320-215, A340-542, and A340-643 airplanes are not
certificated by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type
certificate data sheet; this proposed AD therefore does not include
those airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI states that a production
deficiency of some SLGOC batches was identified during production
testing of newly manufactured oxygen containers. Subsequent
investigation identified missing heat treatment of the actuation pin of
the SLGOC, which could cause its jamming, with consequent failure of
oxygen flow activation. This condition, if not corrected, could prevent
supplemental oxygen supply in case of decompression in the cabin/
lavatory, possibly resulting in injury to lavatory occupants.
    The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1994.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2023-0094 specifies procedures for replacing affected
SLGOCs and prohibiting the installation of affected SLGOCs. This
material is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in ADDRESSES.

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
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2023-0094 described previously, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the
FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2023-0094 by reference in the FAA
final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with
EASA AD 2023-0094 in its entirety through that incorporation, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading
of a particular section in EASA AD 2023-0094 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD 2023-
0094. Service information required by EASA AD 2023-0094 for compliance
will be available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1994
after the FAA final rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 728 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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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170...........................          $4,570           $4,740       $3,450,720
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    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected operators.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2023-1994; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-
00658-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by November 27, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (6) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -
151N, -153N, and -171N airplanes.
    (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -
252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -
251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -271N, -271NX, -272N,
and -272NX airplanes.
    (5) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301,
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, -841, and -941
airplanes.
    (6) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that a production deficiency of
some SafeLav gaseous oxygen container (SLGOC) batches was identified
during production testing of newly manufactured oxygen containers.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address missing heat treatment of the
actuation pin of the SLGOC, which could cause its jamming, with
consequent failure of oxygen flow activation. The unsafe condition,
if not addressed, could result in lack of supplemental oxygen supply
in case of decompression in the cabin/lavatory, possibly resulting
in injury to lavatory occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2023-0094, dated May 8, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0094).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0094

    (1) Where EASA AD 2023-0094 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0094.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2023-0094
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.

(j) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards 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, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph(s) (j)(2) and (i) of this AD, if any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2023-0094 contains paragraphs that are labeled
as RC, the instructions in RC paragraphs, including subparagraphs
under an RC paragraph, must be done to comply with this AD; any
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that are
not identified as RC are recommended. The instructions in
paragraphs, including subparagraphs under those paragraphs, not
identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program
without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the instructions
identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to instructions
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Tim Dowling,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0094,
dated May 8, 2023.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2023-0094, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on October 4, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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June 1, 2004 Supplemental comments submitted by Chemical Products Corporation by EDOCKET This letter, submitted by Chemical Products Corporation ( CPC), comments upon the Proposed Oral Reference Dose ( RfD) for Barium and Compounds Discussion Paper, May 2004, NCEA S 1683, and the Charge to Reviewers of this document contained in EPA Docket ORD 2004 0005 ( Document ID ORD 2004 0005 0005). The comments in this letter supplement the comments submitted on May 31, 2004.

The discussion paper NCEA S 1683, on page 22, states, " For the derivation of the proposed RfD it was determined that renal lesions in chronically exposed mice provide the best evidence of a dose response relationship for barium toxicity. For this reason, the chronic mouse study conducted by NTP ( 1994) is selected as the principal study and chemically related kidney lesions are identified as the critical effect."

EPA's OPPTS published a toxicological evaluation for barium in the January 3, 1997 Federal Register. On page 369 of the January 3, 1997 Federal Register, EPA summarized the NTP study as follows, " Based on the renal toxicity, the LOAEL is 160 mg/ kg/ day for male mice and 200 mg/ kg/ day for female mice. The No Observed Adverse Effect Level ( NOAEL) is 75 mg/ kg/ day for male mice and 90 mg/ kg/ day for female mice."

Benchmark dose modeling has been employed in discussion paper NCEA S 1683 to derive a proposed RfD that is significantly below a high quality chronic NOAEL derived utilizing 100 animals ( 50 male and 50 female); the question of whether Benchmark Dose modeling is the most appropriate for this situation and whether it is being correctly applied should be specifically addressed in the Charge and should be carefully considered by the Peer Reviewers.

EPA's draft Benchmark Dose Technical Guidance Document, EPA/ 630/ R 00/ 001, October 2000 states at Page14 (" a. Design"), " In general, studies with more dose groups and a graded monotonic response with dose will he more useful for BMD analysis. Studies with only a single dose showing a response different from controls may not be appropriate for BMD analysis, though if the one elevated response is near the BMR, adequate BMD and BMDL computation may result ( see Kavlock, et a1,1996)." In this case there is only a single dose showing a response significantly different from controls, as stated in EPA's notice in the January 3, 1997 Federal Register at page 369 and shown in the attached tables from Apendices C and D of NTP Technical Report 432 ( 1994). In addition, the one elevated response ( the LOAEL of 160 mg/ kg/ day for male mice and 200 mg/ kg/ day for female mice) is not near the BMR. Therefore, we submit that BMD analysis is not appropriate in this case; the NOAEL of 75 mg/ kg/ day should be the basis for calculation of the RfD.

In the same document ( EPA/ 630/ R 00/ 001) a footnote on page 4 states, " Note that for a study utilizing 6 animals per dose group, the 95% upper confidence limit ( UCL,) on an observed adverse response rate of 0% is 49%. That is, NOAELs chosen on the basis of no observed response in 6 animals could be too high a substantial proportion of the time. The 95% UCL, s for groups of 10, 20 and 50 animals are 31% , 17%, and 7%, respectively, underscoring the importance of adequate sample sizes." The NOAELs derived from the NTP Technical Report 432 ( 1994) are based on the observed response in 100 animals ( 50 male rats or mice and 50 female rats or mice).

If I can answer any questions about this letter, please telephone me at 770 382 2144.

Sincerely,

Jerry A. Cook Technical Director


[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 181 (Thursday, September 18, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56121-56122]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0040]

Pipeline Safety: Guidance for Pipeline Flow Reversals, Product
Changes and Conversion to Service

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.

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SUMMARY: PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to alert operators of
hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines of the potential
significant impact flow reversals, product changes and conversion to
service may have on the integrity of a pipeline. Failures on natural
gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines have occurred after
these operational changes. This advisory bulletin describes specific
notification requirements and general operating and maintenance (O&M)
and integrity management actions regarding flow reversals, product
changes and conversion to service. This advisory bulletin also
recommends additional actions operators should take when these
operational changes are made including the submission of a
comprehensive written plan to the appropriate PHMSA regional office
regarding these changes prior to implementation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Halliday by phone at 202-366-
0287 or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Information about PHMSA may
be found at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Two recent pipeline failures occurred on hazardous liquid pipelines
where the flow had been reversed. The Tesoro High Plains Pipeline
rupture was discovered on September 29, 2013, after leaking an
estimated 20,000 barrels of crude oil in a North Dakota field. The
location of pressure and flow monitoring equipment had not been changed
to account for the reversed flow. The Pegasus Pipeline failed on March
29, 2013, releasing about 5,000 barrels of crude oil into a
neighborhood in Faulkner County, Arkansas. The pipeline flow had been
reversed in 2006. Due to these recent accidents and other information
PHMSA has become aware of as a result of the large number of recent or
proposed flow reversals, product changes and conversion to service
projects, PHMSA is alerting operators to the potential significant
impact these changes may have on the integrity of a pipeline.
    In response to shifts in the supply of and demand for various
products transported by gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, operators
may consider making operational changes to their pipelines including
flow reversal, product change (e.g., crude oil to refined product) and/
or conversion to service (e.g., convert from natural gas to crude oil)
(49 CFR 192.14 and 195.5). Flow reversals, product changes and
conversions to service may impact various aspects of a pipeline's
operation, maintenance, monitoring, integrity management and emergency
response. Pressure gradient, velocity, and the location, magnitude, and
frequency of pressure surges and cycles may change. Operators may also
consider increasing the throughput capacity of the pipeline. Increasing
throughput may also impact the pressure profile and pressure
transients. Product changes may warrant a material compatibility and
corrosion susceptibility review. Leak detection and monitoring systems
may be affected. Significant additions, removal or modifications of
pump stations, compressor stations, tank farms and In-Line Inspection
(ILI) launching/receiving facilities may be required. Appurtenances
such as flow meters, strainers, liquid separators, corrosion control
devices, leak detection devices, control valves and sectionalizing
valves may need to be altered.

II. Advisory Bulletin (ADB-2014-04)

    To: Owners and Operators of Onshore Oil Pipeline Systems.
    Subject: Guidance for Pipeline Flow Reversals, Product Changes and
Conversion to Service.
    Advisory: This advisory bulletin describes specific notification
requirements and general O&M and integrity management requirements as
well as additional actions operators should consider taking before,
during and after flow reversals, product changes, and conversion to
service. PHMSA refers operators to detailed guidance published in the
document, Guidance to Operators Regarding Flow Reversals, Product
Changes and Conversion to Service, which provides operators with
PHMSA's expectations with respect to complying with existing
regulations and also contains recommendations that operators should
consider prior to implementing these changes. The document addresses
flow reversals, product changes and conversion to service individually.
The document is located at: http://phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/DownloadableFiles/Pipeline/Regulations/GORRPCCS.pdf.

Notification Requirements & Consideration

    Pipeline operators are required to notify PHMSA when the cost to
make these changes exceeds $10 million per Sec. Sec.  191.22(c) and
195.64(c). While not common, pre-existing special permits or state
waivers may require the operator to contact PHMSA prior to significant
operational changes such as flow reversal, product changes or
conversion to service. Operators should contact PHMSA regarding changes
to pipelines with a special permit irrespective of specific language
requiring it.
    Per Sec.  192.909, operators of gas transmission pipelines must
notify PHMSA if these changes will substantially affect their integrity
management program, its implementation, or modify the schedule for
carrying out the program elements. Under Sec.  194.121, operators of
onshore oil pipelines must submit a modified response plan within 30
days of making a change in operating conditions that substantially
affects its implementation. Operators will need to reflect changes due
to conversion to service and product changes on subsequent Annual
Report (required by Sec. Sec.  191.17 and 195.49) and National Pipeline
Mapping System submissions (required by The Pipeline Safety Improvement
Act of 2002). Interim NPMS submissions reflecting the changes are not
required; operators should wait until their next scheduled NPMS
submission. Operators are strongly encouraged to submit a comprehensive
written plan to the appropriate PHMSA regional office prior to
performing flow reversals, product changes and conversions to service.

O&M and Integrity Management Requirements and Considerations

    Requirements to address O&M and integrity issues inherent with flow
reversals, product changes and conversions to service are embedded in
many parts of the code. While review of O&M and integrity management
plan aspects are carried out during regular compliance and verification
activities, these matters may be reviewed to the extent that the
incremental increase in

risk as a result of these changes may be relevant. Operators should be
prepared to demonstrate how they addressed impacts to O&M, emergency
plans, control room management, operator qualification training,
emergency responder training, public awareness, spill response, maps
and records, and integrity management programs and plans for the
affected pipeline facilities. Integrity management requires operators
to proactively anticipate hazards, evaluate risks and identify
preventative and mitigative actions to manage operational changes that
have the potential to increase the risk of failure or the increase in
potential consequences of a failure. Flow reversal, product change or
conversion to service meet these criteria. Operators must document the
reason for, and resulting changes to, their integrity management
program prior to implementation. The safe operation of an existing
pipeline for use under these proposed operating conditions is dependent
on the integrity of the pipeline. Facilities built under older versions
of the code may need additional assessment to determine whether they
remain safe to operate under these changed conditions. The integrity
assessments are done in accordance with the most recent version of the
code.
    Operators should review past integrity assessments, assessment
tools and inspections. As a result of these changes, the location of
certain threats may change. Previous assessments may not have evaluated
the integrity of the pipeline at the location where the threat will be
after these operational changes have been implemented. Reassessment may
be in order. Operators should incorporate applicable findings from
PHMSA's research and development program into their integrity
management program. For low frequency electric resistance welded (LF-
ERW) pipe, operators should review Project 390, Comprehensive
Study to Understand Longitudinal ERW Seam Failures. These reports
review findings from seam cracking issues from many failures such as:
Pressure tests, predictive model accuracies for crack type and fracture
mode, ILI and in-the-ditch evaluation tool findings. The reports are
located on PHMSA's Web site http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=390.
    Conversion to service allows previously used steel pipelines to
qualify for use without meeting the design and construction
requirements applicable to new pipelines, but the regulations require
the pipeline be tested in accordance with 192 subpart J or 195 subpart
E per Sec. Sec.  192.14(a)(4) and 195.5(a)(4) respectively. This
includes the requirement to perform a new pressure test. The procedure
to carry out the pressure test must be included in the written
procedure required in Sec. Sec.  192.14(a) and 195.5(a). Operators
should consider performing ILI and hydrostatic pressure with a spike
test prior to implementing any of these changes especially if
historical records have indications of previous in-service or
hydrostatic pressure test failures, selective seam corrosion, stress
corrosion cracking, other cracking threats or other systemic concerns.
A spike test 30 minutes in duration at 100 percent to 110 percent
specified minimum yield strength or between 1.39 to 1.5 times the
maximum allowable operating pressure for gas and the maximum operating
pressure for hazardous liquids is suggested as it is the best method
for evaluating cracking threats at this time.
    Integrity depends on accurate records to make suitable decisions.
Operators should validate material and strength test records for all
affected segments of pipe as reminded in an advisory bulletin (ADB 12-
06) published on May 7, 2012; 77 FR 26822 titled: Pipeline Safety:
Verification of Records. If the operator is missing records, they
should create and implement a plan to obtain material documentation. If
mechanical and/or chemical properties (mill test reports) are missing,
the plan should require destructive tests to confirm material
properties of pipeline. Certain high risk pipelines merit a greater
level of due diligence. While a new hydrostatic pressure test with a
spike test is an important part of confirming the integrity of a
pipeline, it may not be advisable to perform flow reversals, product
changes or conversion to service under the following conditions:
     Grandfathered pipelines that operate without a Part 192,
Subpart J pressure test or where sufficient historical test or material
strength records are not available.
     LF-ERW pipe, lap welded, unknown seam types and with seam
factors less than 1.0 as defined in Sec. Sec.  192.113 and 195.106.
     Pipelines that have had a history of failures and leaks
most especially those due to stress corrosion cracking, internal/
external corrosion, selective seam corrosion or manufacturing defects.
     Pipelines that operate above Part 192 design factors
(above 72% SMYS).
     Product change from unrefined products to highly volatile
liquids.
    Sectionalizing valves and leak detection systems are important
facility components to reduce the consequences of failure. The
integrity assessment should also include a review of the adequacy of
the number, location and time for closure of existing valves and its
leak detection capability. Operators should enhance their communication
with affected stakeholders concerning the changes with supplemental
messages per API RP 1162 (incorporated by reference Sec. Sec.  192.7
and 195.3). Public awareness communication should start in the projects
planning stage, continue into the operations phase, provide project
specific information and be responsive to the concerns of potentially
affected persons. Operators should use the information in Guidance to
Operators Regarding Flow Reversals, Product Changes and Conversion to
Service and develop a comprehensive written plan when performing flow
reversals, product changes and conversions to service. Operators are
strongly encouraged to submit their plan to the appropriate PHMSA
regional office.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 and 49 CFR 1.53.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2014.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0516]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Charles River, Boston, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation (Craigie) Bridge across Charles River, mile 1.0, at
Boston, Massachusetts. This deviation is necessary to facilitate the
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2018, and allows the
bridge to remain in the closed position for two hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 p.m. on July 4, 2018 through
1 a.m. on July 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0516 is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH''. Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Jeffrey Stieb, Bridge Management
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
617-223-8364, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Massachusetts Department of
Transportation (Craigie) Bridge across Charles River, mile 1.0, at
Boston, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance of 12 feet at normal
pool in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating
regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.591(e).
    The Massachusetts Department of Transportation requested a
temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule. This temporary
deviation will allow the bridge to remain closed from 11 p.m. on July
4, 2018 through 1 a.m. on July 5, 2018 to allow pedestrian traffic to
exit the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The waterway is used
extensively by recreational traffic during the fireworks display. A
State Police Unit will be on-scene to direct vessel traffic. Vessels
that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any
time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. There is no
alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will inform users
of the waterway of the change in operating schedule through our Local
and Broadcast Notices to Mariners so that vessel operators can arrange
their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary
deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: June 4, 2018.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-1106; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01065-T;
Amendment 39-21435; AD 2021-04-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports that suitable corrosion protection treatment had
not been applied to certain areas of the seat track. This AD requires a
one-time detailed inspection of the seat tracks between certain frames
for suitable corrosion protection or presence of corrosion, and on-
condition actions if necessary, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 9, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 9,
2021.

ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for

and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1106.

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-
1106; 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 final rule, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-
3218; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Background

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0166, dated July 27, 2020 (EASA
AD 2020-0166) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS
Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on December 4, 2020 (85 FR 78279). The NPRM was
prompted by reports that suitable corrosion protection treatment had
not been applied to certain areas of the seat track. The NPRM proposed
to require a one-time detailed inspection of the seat tracks between
certain frames for suitable corrosion protection or presence of
corrosion, and on-condition actions if necessary, as specified in EASA
AD 2020-0166.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address a potential structural
deficiency at certain seat track locations, providing insufficient
resistance to environmental damage. This condition, if not addressed,
could lead to seat or monument detachment during an emergency landing,
possibly resulting in injury to occupants and preventing safe
evacuation from the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background
information.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Clarification of Terminology

    The FAA has added paragraph (h)(3) to this AD to clarify the
definition of ``deficiencies,'' which is used in EASA AD 2020-0166 but
is not referred to in the service information referenced in EASA AD
2020-0166.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the
change described previously and minor editorial changes. The FAA has
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    The FAA also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0166 describes procedures for a one-time detailed
inspection of the seat tracks between certain frames for suitable
corrosion protection or presence of corrosion, and on-condition actions
if necessary. On-condition actions include applying protection,
removing corrosion, measuring the dimensions of the seat rails, and
performing a splice repair.
    This material 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.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this 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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14 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,190........................              $0           $1,190           $5,950
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510....              $0             $510
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    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.

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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) 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.

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

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:

2021-04-14 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21435; Docket No. FAA-2020-1106;
Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01065-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 9, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0166, dated July 27,
2020 (EASA AD 2020-0166).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that suitable corrosion
protection treatment had not been applied to certain areas of the
seat track. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a potential
structural deficiency at certain seat track locations, providing
insufficient resistance to environmental damage. This condition, if
not addressed, could lead to seat or monument detachment during an
emergency landing, possibly resulting in injury to occupants and
preventing safe evacuation from the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0166.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0166

    (1) Where EASA AD 2020-0166 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0166 does not apply
to this AD.
    (3) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0166 refers to
``deficiencies,'' for this AD deficiencies include unsuitable
corrosion protection or presence of corrosion.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0166
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards 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, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0166,
dated July 27, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0166).
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2020-0166, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1106.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration

(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on February 9, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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