[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2692-2699]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01030]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0004; Project Identifier AD-2022-00036-T;
Amendment 39-21913; AD 2022-02-16]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a determination that radio altimeters cannot be relied
upon to perform their intended function if they experience interference
from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band
(5G C-Band), and a recent determination that, during landings, as a
result of this interference, certain airplane systems may not properly
transition from AIR to GROUND mode when landing on certain runways,
resulting in degraded deceleration performance and longer landing
distance than normal due to the effect on thrust reverser deployment,
speedbrake deployment, and increased idle thrust. This AD requires
revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the
existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate limitations
prohibiting certain landings and the use of certain minimum equipment
list (MEL) items, and to incorporate operating procedures for
calculating landing distances, when in the presence of 5G C-Band
interference as identified by Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). The FAA
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 19, 2022.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by March 7, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0004; 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 street address for the
Docket Operations is listed above.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    In March 2020, the United States Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted final rules authorizing flexible use of the 3.7-3.98 GHz
band for next generation services, including 5G and other advanced
spectrum-based services.\1\ Pursuant to these rules, C-Band wireless
broadband deployment is permitted to occur in phases with the
opportunity for operations in the lower 0.1 GHz of the band (3.7-3.8
GHz) in certain markets as early as January 19, 2022. This AD refers to
``5G C-Band'' interference, but wireless broadband technologies, other
than 5G, may use the same frequency band.\2\ These other uses of the
same frequency band are within the scope of this AD since they would
introduce the same risk of radio altimeter interference as 5G C-Band.
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    \1\ The FCC's rules did not make C-Band wireless broadband
available in Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Territories.
    \2\ The regulatory text of the AD uses the term ``5G C-Band''
which, for purposes of this AD, has the same meaning as ``5G'', ``C-
Band'' and ``3.7-3.98 GHz.''
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    The radio altimeter is an important aircraft instrument, and its
intended function is to provide direct height-above-terrain/water
information to a variety of aircraft systems. Commercial aviation radio
altimeters operate in the 4.2-4.4 GHz band, which is separated by 0.22
GHz from the C-Band telecommunication systems in the 3.7-3.98 GHz band.
The radio altimeter is more precise than a barometric altimeter and for
that reason is used where aircraft height over the ground needs to be
precisely measured, such as autoland, manual landings, or other low
altitude operations. The receiver on the radio altimeter is typically
highly accurate, however it may deliver erroneous results in the
presence of out-of-band radio frequency emissions from other frequency
bands. The radio altimeter must detect faint signals reflected off the
ground to measure altitude, in a manner similar to radar. Out-of-band
signals could significantly degrade radio altimeter functions during
critical phases of flight, if the altimeter is unable to sufficiently
reject those signals.

    The FAA issued AD 2021-23-12, Amendment 39-21810 (86 FR 69984,
December 9, 2021) (AD 2021-23-12) to address the effect of 5G C-Band
interference on all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped
with a radio (also known as radar) altimeter. AD 2021-23-12 requires
revising the limitations section of the existing AFM to incorporate
limitations prohibiting certain operations, which require radio
altimeter data to land in low visibility conditions, when in the
presence of 5G C-Band interference as identified by NOTAM. The FAA
issued AD 2021-23-12 because radio altimeter anomalies that are
undetected by the automation or pilot, particularly close to the ground
(e.g., landing flare), could lead to loss of continued safe flight and
landing.
    Since the FAA issued AD 2021-23-12, Boeing issued Boeing Multi
Operator Message MOM-MOM-22-0001-01B, dated January 3, 2022, and Boeing
Flight Crew Operations Manual Bulletin TBC-119, ``Radio Altimeter
Anomalies due to 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference in the
United States,'' dated January 5, 2022.
    Based on Boeing's data, the FAA identified an additional hazard
presented by 5G C-Band interference on The Boeing Company Model 787-8,
787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. The FAA determined anomalies due to 5G C-
Band interference may affect multiple other airplane systems using
radio altimeter data, regardless of the approach type or weather. These
anomalies may not be evident until very low altitudes. Impacted systems
include, but are not limited to: Autopilot flight director system;
autothrottle system; engines; thrust reversers; flight controls; flight
instruments; traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS);
ground proximity warning system (GPWS); and configuration warnings.
    Many of an airplane's systems and functions are divided into two
modes: Those that operate when an airplane is flying (AIR), and those
that operate when an airplane is on the ground (GROUND). During
landing, this interference could prevent an airplane's systems and
functions from properly transitioning from AIR to GROUND mode, which
may have multiple effects, including:
     Autothrottle may remain in speed (SPD) mode and may
increase thrust to maintain speed during flare instead of reducing the
thrust to IDLE at 25 feet radio altitude (RA) or may reduce thrust to
IDLE prematurely.
     Thrust reversers may not deploy above 65 knots during the
landing roll.
     Engines may remain at approach idle after touchdown until
65 knots during the landing roll.
     Auto Speedbrake may be inoperative during the landing
roll.
     SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED Caution message may not be available
during the landing roll.
     SPEEDBRAKE time critical visual and aural warnings may not
be available during the landing roll.
     Spoilers may be limited to their maximum in-flight
position during manual deployment after touchdown until 65 knots during
the landing roll.
     Other simultaneous flight deck effects associated with the
5G C-Band interference could increase pilot workload.
    As a result of these effects, lack of thrust reverser and
speedbrake deployment and increased idle thrust may occur; and brakes
may be the only means to slow the airplane. Therefore, the presence of
5G C-Band interference can result in degraded deceleration performance,
increased landing distance, and runway excursion. This is an unsafe
condition.
    The severity of the hazard created by a lack of thrust reverser and
speedbrakes, and by increased idle thrust, increases when the runway is
contaminated with frozen or liquid precipitation. The FAA categorizes
runway surface conditions with codes from 6 through 0, with 6 being a
dry runway and therefore no detrimental effect on braking, and a code
of 0 denoting surface conditions, such as wet ice, in which braking may
not be effective.
    This AD mandates procedures for operators to account for this
longer landing distance, for all runway conditions, in the presence of
5G C-Band interference as identified by NOTAM. It prohibits operators
from dispatching or releasing airplanes to affected airports when
certain braking and anti-skid functions on the airplane are inoperable.
It also prohibits operators from dispatching or releasing airplanes to,
or landing on, runways with condition codes 1 and 0.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency has determined the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in
other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires revising the limitations and operating procedures
sections of the existing AFM to incorporate limitations prohibiting
certain landings and the use of certain MEL items, and to incorporate
operating procedures for calculating required landing field lengths,
when in the presence of 5G C-Band interference as identified by NOTAMs.

Compliance With AFM Revisions

    Section 91.9 prohibits any person from operating a civil aircraft
without complying with the operating limitations specified in the AFM.
FAA regulations also require operators to furnish pilots with any
changes to the AFM (14 CFR 121.137) and pilots in command to be
familiar with the AFM (14 CFR 91.505).

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD to be an interim action. If final action
is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because, during landings, as a result of 5G C-Band interference,
certain airplane systems may not properly transition from AIR to GROUND
mode when landing on certain runways, resulting in degraded
deceleration performance and a longer landing distance than normal due
to the effect on thrust reverser deployment, speedbrake deployment, and
increased idle thrust. This could lead to a runway excursion. The
urgency is based on C-Band wireless broadband deployment, which is
expected to occur in phases with operations beginning as soon as
January 19, 2022. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable and contrary

to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
    In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and
comment.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include Docket No. FAA-2022-0004 and Project Identifier AD-
2022-00036-T at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, 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 final rule because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this final rule.

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 AD 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 AD, 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 AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Dean
Thompson, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected]. Any
commentary that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as
CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 137 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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AFM revision..........................  1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85         $11,645
                                         hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    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, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2022-02-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21913; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0004; Project Identifier AD-2022-00036-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 19, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and
787-10 airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that radio altimeters
cannot be relied upon to perform their intended function if they
experience interference from wireless broadband operations in the
3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band), and a determination that,
during landings, as a result of this interference, certain airplane
systems may not properly transition from

AIR to GROUND mode when landing on certain runways, resulting in a
longer landing distance than normal due to the effect on thrust
reverser deployment, speedbrake deployment, and increased idle
thrust. The FAA is issuing this AD to address degraded deceleration
performance and longer landing distance, which could lead to a
runway excursion.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definitions

    Runway condition codes are defined in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
of this AD.
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(h) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    (1) Within 2 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise
the Limitations Section of the existing AFM to include the
information specified in figure 2 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 2 to paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD into the existing AFM.

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    (2) Within 2 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise
the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM to include the
information specified in figure 3 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 3 to paragraph (h)(2)
of this AD into the existing AFM.

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    Note 1 to paragraph (h): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Multi Operator Message
MOM-MOM-22-0001-01B, dated January 3, 2022, and Boeing Flight Crew
Operations Manual Bulletin TBC-119, ``Radio Altimeter Anomalies due
to 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference in the United States,''
dated January 5, 2022.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of
the certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2021-23-12, Amendment 39-21810 (86 FR
69984, December 9, 2021) providing relief for specific radio
altimeter installations are approved as AMOCs for the provisions of
this AD.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Dean Thompson,
Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-
1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued on January 13, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4629; Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-8]

Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Michigan Towns;
Alma, MI; Bellaire, MI; Cadillac, MI; Drummond Island, MI; Gladwin, MI;
Holland, MI; and Three Rivers, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI;
Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI; Wexford County Airport, Cadillac,
MI; Drummond Island Airport, Drummond Island, MI; Charles C. Zettel
Memorial Airport, Gladwin, MI; Park Township Airport and West Michigan
Regional Airport, Holland, MI; and Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines
Airport, Three Rivers, MI. Decommissioning of non-directional radio
beacons (NDB),

cancellation of NDB approaches, or implementation of area navigation
(RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the above
airports. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of Three
Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines Airport, and the name change of West
Michigan Regional Airport (formerly Tulip City Airport) to coincide
with the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 10, 2016. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, 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 7400.9Z at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends Class E airspace at Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI;
Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI; Wexford County Airport, Cadillac,
MI; Drummond Island Airport, Drummond Island, MI; Charles C. Zettel
Memorial Airport, Gladwin, MI; Park Township Airport and West Michigan
Regional Airport, Holland, MI; and Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines
Airport, Three Rivers, MI.

History

    On May 3, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E airspace at Gratiot
Community Airport, Alma, MI; Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI;
Wexford County Airport, Cadillac, MI; Drummond Island Airport, Drummond
Island, MI; Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport, Gladwin, MI; Park
Township Airport and West Michigan Regional Airport, Holland, MI; and
Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines Airport, Three Rivers, MI (81 FR
26501) Docket No. FAA-2016-4629. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15,
2015, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
E airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15,
2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B,
C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at the following airports:
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI,
with a segment extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 6.9 miles south of
the airport;
    Within a 6.7-mile radius of Wexford County Airport, Cadillac, MI;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Drummond Island Airport, Drummond
Island, MI, with a segment extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 8.5
miles east of the airport;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport,
Gladwin, MI;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of West Michigan Regional Airport
(formerly Tulip City Airport), Holland, MI; Park Township Airport is
removed as it no longer has instrument procedures and no longer
requires Class E airspace; and
    Within a 6.4 mile radius of Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines
Airport, Three Rivers, MI, and updates the geographic coordinates of
this airport to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database.
    These airspace reconfigurations are necessary due to the
decommissioning of NDBs, cancellation of NDB approaches, or
implementation of RNAV procedures at the above airports. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the safety and management of the standard
instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airports.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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1. The authority citation for 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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

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

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AGL MI E5 Alma, MI [Amended]

Alma, Gratiot Community Airport, MI
    (Lat. 43[deg]19'20'' N., long. 84[deg]41'17'' W.)
Mount Pleasant VOR/DME
    (Lat. 43[deg]37'22'' N., long. 84[deg]44'14'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Gratiot Community Airport, and within
2.0 miles either side of a 270[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 10.1 miles west of the
airport, and within 1.5 miles either side of the Mount Pleasant VOR/
DME 178[deg] radial extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 10.3 miles
north of the airport.
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AGL MI E5 Bellaire, MI [Amended]

Bellaire, Antrim County Airport, MI
    (Lat. 44[deg]59'19'' N., long. 85[deg]11'54'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Antrim County Airport, and within 1.9
miles each side of the 197[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 6.5-mile radius to 6.9 miles south of the airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Cadillac, MI [Amended]

Cadillac, Wexford County Airport, MI
    (Lat. 44[deg]16'31'' N., long. 85[deg]25'08'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.7-mile radius of the Wexford County Airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Drummond Island, MI [Amended]

Drummond Island Airport, MI
    (Lat. 46[deg] 00'34'' N., long. 83[deg] 44'38'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Drummond Island Airport, and within 4
miles each side of the 072[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 6.5-mile radius to 8.5 miles east of the airport; that
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded
by long. 83[deg] 57'00'' W., on the west; long. 83[deg] 26'00'' W.,
on the east; lat. 46[deg] 05'00'' N., on the north; and lat. 45[deg]
45'00'' N., on the south, excluding that airspace within Canada.
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AGL MI E5 Gladwin, MI [Amended]

Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport, MI
    (Lat. 43[deg]58'14'' N., long. 84[deg]28'30'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of the Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Holland, MI [Amended]

West Michigan Regional Airport, MI
    (Lat. 42[deg]44'34'' N., long. 86[deg]06'28'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of the West Michigan Regional Airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Three Rivers, MI [Amended]

Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines Airport, MI
    (Lat. 41[deg]57'35'' N., long. 85[deg]35'35'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines
Airport, excluding that airspace within the Sturgis, Kirsch
Municipal Airport, MI, Class E airspace area.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 29, 2016.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-18777 Filed 8-10-16; 8:45 am]
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0793; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00372-E;
Amendment 39-21885; AD 2021-26-26]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Turbomeca S.A.) Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-12-08
for certain Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran Helicopter Engines)
Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B1A-1, and 2B2 model turboshaft engines. AD 2005-12-
08 required replacing the software in the engine electronic control
unit (EECU). This AD was prompted by a report of simultaneous loss of
automatic control on both engines installed on an Airbus Helicopters
Deutschland (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland) EC135 helicopter during
flight. This AD requires replacement of the EECU or upgrade of the EECU
software for engines with a certain EECU part number (P/N) installed.
This AD also prohibits installation of an affected EECU onto any
engine. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 23, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 23,
2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of June
29, 2005 (70 FR 34334, June 14, 2005).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Avenue du 1er Mai, 40220
Tarnos, France; phone: +33 (0) 5 59 74 45 00. You may view this service
information at the Airworthiness Products Section,

Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0793.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0793; 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, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments
received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is
Document Operations, 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: Wego Wang, Aviation Safety Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
(781) 238-7134; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2005-12-08, Amendment 39-14124 (70 FR
34334, June 14, 2005), (AD 2005-12-08). AD 2005-12-08 applied to all
Safran Helicopter Engines (Type Certificate previously held by
Turbomeca S.A.) Arrius 2 B1, 2 B1A, 2 B1A-1, and 2 B2 model turboshaft
engines. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter
Deutschland GmbH EC 135T1 and EC 135 T2 helicopters. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on September 20, 2021 (86 FR 52106). The NPRM
was prompted by a report of simultaneous loss of automatic control on
both engines installed on an Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (formerly
Eurocopter Deutschland) EC135 helicopter during flight. In addition,
the manufacturer more recently determined that certain EECUs identified
in AD 2005-12-08 are not subject to the unsafe condition. In the NPRM,
the FAA proposed to require replacement of the EECU or upgrade of the
EECU software for engines with a certain EECU P/N installed. In the
NPRM, the FAA also proposed to prohibit installation of an affected
EECU onto any engine. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has
issued EASA AD 2021-0088, dated March 24, 2021. EASA AD 2021-0088 was
revised by EASA AD 2021-0088R1, dated July 26, 2021 (referred to after
this as ``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these
products. The MCAI states:

    An occurrence was reported of simultaneous loss of automatic
control in flight of both ARRIUS 2B1 engines on an EC135 T1
helicopter. Loss of automatic control would result, for each engine,
from a difference between the position datum of the fuel metering
valve and its measured position.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to increased work
for flight crew during certain flight phases, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the helicopter.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Turbomeca developed
mod TU80C, TU81C, TU82C and TU90C to improve the DECU software for
ARRIUS 2B1 engines without overspeed option, ARRIUS 2B1 engines with
overspeed option, ARRIUS 2B1A and ARRIUS 2B2 engines, and DGAC
France issued AD F-2004-017 (later revised) to require engine
modification.
    Since that [DGAC France] AD was issued, it was determined that a
DECU having a P/N which corresponds to Turbomeca mod TU80C, TU81C,
TU82C, TU90C or later software is not affected by the software
modification requirement. DGAC France AD F-2004-017R1 did not
specifically identify any affected DECU P/N(s).
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of DGAC France AD F-2004-017R1 (EASA approval 2004-
1618), which is superseded, and limits the required actions to
engines with an affected DECU P/N installed. This [EASA] AD also
prohibits (re)installation of affected DECU on any engine.
    This [EASA] AD is revised to provide clarification on affected
and serviceable DECU.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0793.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from one individual commenter. The
commenter supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 319
73 2080, Revision 1, dated February 13, 2004; Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73
2081, Revision 1, dated February 13, 2004; Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73
2082, Revision 1, dated February 13, 2004, Version C, dated July 31,
2008, and Version D, dated June 6, 2011; and Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73
2090, Original Issue, dated February 13, 2004. This service information
specifies procedures for upgrading the EECU by either replacing the
EECU or by uploading the software to the EECU. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different engine models in different
configurations. The Director of the Federal Register previously
approved Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2080, Revision 1, dated February 13,
2004; Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2081, Revision 1, dated February 13,
2004; Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2082, Revision 1, dated February 13,
2004; and Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2090, Original Issue, dated February
13, 2004 for incorporation by reference on June 29, 2005 (70 FR 34334,
June 14, 2005). This service information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 221 engines installed on
helicopters of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Replace the EECU......................  1 work-hour x $85 per            $35,000         $35,085      $7,753,785
                                         hour = $85.

Upgrade the EECU software.............  2 work-hours x $85 per                 0             170          37,570
                                         hour = $170.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA has determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2005-12-08, Amendment 39-14124 (70
FR 34334, June 14, 2005); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2021-26-26 Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate
previously held by Turbomeca S.A.): Amendment 39-21885; Docket No.
FAA-2021-0793; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00372-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 23,
2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2005-12-08, Amendment 39-14124 (70 FR 34334,
June 14, 2005).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type
Certificate previously held by Turbomeca S.A.) Arrius 2B1, Arrius
2B1A, (including those that embody modification (mod) TU45C,
identified as Arrius 2B1A_1) and Arrius 2B2 model turboshaft engines
with an installed engine electronic control unit (EECU) having part
number (P/N) 70EMF01080 or 70EMF01090--for Arrius 2B1 model
turboshaft engines without overspeed protection option (TU 19C); P/N
70EMF01100 or P/N 70EMF01120--for Arrius 2B1 model turboshaft
engines with overspeed protection option (TU 67C or TU 23C); P/N
70EMH01000 or 70EMH01010--for Arrius 2B1A model turboshaft engines;
or P/N 70EMM01000--for Arrius 2B2 model turboshaft engines.
    Note 1 to paragraph (c): Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) No. 319 73 2082, Version D, dated June 6, 2011, references
Arrius 2B1A_1 model turboshaft engines. Arrius 2B1A model turboshaft
engines with mod TU 45C applied are identified as Arrius 2B1A_1 on
the engine identification plate.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of simultaneous loss of
automatic control on both engines installed on an Airbus Helicopters
Deutschland (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland) EC135 helicopter
during flight. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent simultaneous
loss of automatic control of both engines. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in failure of the engines and loss of
control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For engines with an EECU having P/N 70EMF01090, 70EMF01100,
70EMF01120, 70EMH01010, or 70EMM01000, within 90 days after June 29,
2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-12-08), or before further
flight, whichever occurs later, upload the EECU software on both
engines of the helicopter simultaneously using paragraph 2,
Instructions to be incorporated, of the applicable Turbomeca MSB
listed in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or replace the
affected EECU with a part eligible for installation.
    (2) For engines with an EECU having P/N 70EMF01080 or
70EMH01000, within 90 days after June 29, 2005 (the effective date
of AD 2005-12-08), or before further flight, whichever occurs later,
replace the affected EECU with a part eligible for installation.
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(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install onto any
engine any EECU having a P/N identified in paragraph (c) of this AD.

(i) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, a ``part eligible for installation''
is an EECU having a P/N that is not identified in paragraph (c) of
this AD.

(j) No Reporting Requirements

    The reporting requirements specified in Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73
2080, Revision 1, dated February 13, 2004; Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73
2081, Revision 1, dated February 13, 2004; Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73
2082, Revision 1, dated February 13, 2004, Version C, dated July 31,
2008, and Version D, dated June 6, 2011; and Turbomeca MSB No. 319
73 2090, Original Issue, dated February 13, 2004, are not required
by this AD.

(k) 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 (l)(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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wego Wang,
Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email: [email protected].
    (2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2021-0088R1, dated July 26, 2021, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0793.

(m) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 23, 2022.
    (i) Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 319 73 2082,
Version C, dated July 31, 2008.
    (ii) Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2082, Version D, dated June 6,
2011.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 29, 2005 (70 FR 34334, June 14, 2005).
    (i) Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2080, Revision 1, dated February
13, 2004.
    (ii) Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2081, Revision 1, dated February
13, 2004.
    (iii) Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2082, Revision 1, dated February
13, 2004.
    (iv) Turbomeca MSB No. 319 73 2090, Original Issue, dated
February 13, 2004.
    (5) For Turbomeca service information identified in this AD,
contact Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Avenue du 1er Mai, 40220
Tarnos, France; phone: +33 (0) 5 59 74 45 00.
    (6) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (7) You may view this service information at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, email:
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on December 17, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0162; FRL-7747-9]

Napropamide Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of
Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide napropamide, and opens a
public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments
and other related documents also are available in the napropamide
Docket. Napropamide is a pre-emergent herbicide that is used on a
number of fruits and vegetables. EPA has reviewed napropamide through
the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the
public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance
reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that
all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES:  Comments must be received on or before February 21, 2006.

ADDRESSES:  Comments, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-
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delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Demson Fuller, Special Review and
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Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
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questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult
the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide any technical information and/or data you used that
support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at your estimate.
    5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    6. Offer alternatives.
    7. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline
identified.
    8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket
ID number in the subject line on the first page of your response. It
would also be helpful if you provided the name, date, and Federal
Register citation related to your comments.

II. Background

A. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating existing pesticides to
ensure that they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. EPA
has completed a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the
pesticide, napropamide under section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. Napropamide
is an herbicide registered to control broadleaf weeds and annual
grasses on numerous food/feed and non-food/feed use sites, including
fruits and nuts, vegetables, ornamentals, turf/lawns, forestry sites
and tobacco. EPA has determined that the data base to support
reregistration is substantially complete and that products containing
napropamide are eligible for reregistration provided the risks are
mitigated in the manner described in the RED or by any other means that
achieves equivalent risk reduction. Upon submission of any required
product specific data under section 4(g)(2)(B) and any necessary
changes to the registration and labeling (either to address concerns
identified in the RED or as a result of product specific data), EPA
will make a final reregistration decision under section 4(g)(2)(C) for
products containing napropamide.
    EPA must review tolerances and tolerance exemptions that were in
effect when the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) was enacted in
August 1996, to ensure that these existing pesticide residue limits for
food and feed commodities meet the safety standard established by the
new law. Tolerances are considered reassessed once the safety finding
has been made or a revocation occurs. EPA has reviewed and made the
requisite safety finding for the napropamide tolerances included in
this notice.
    EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all
pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The
Agency's Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration; Public
Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14,
2004, (69 FR 26819) (FRL-7357-9) explains that in conducting these
programs, EPA is tailoring its public participation process to be
commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of
issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide.
Due to its uses, risks, and other factors, napropamide was reviewed
through the modified 4-Phase process. Through this process, EPA worked
extensively with stakeholders and the public to reach the regulatory
decisions for napropamide.
    The reregistration program is being conducted under Congressionally
mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes the need both to make timely
decisions and to involve the public. The Agency is issuing the
napropamide RED for public comment. This comment period is intended to
provide an additional opportunity for public input and a mechanism for
initiating any necessary amendments to the RED. All comments should be
submitted using the methods in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION, and must be received by EPA on or before the closing date.
These comments will become part of the Agency Docket for napropamide.
Comments received after the close of the comment period will be

marked ``late.'' EPA is not required to consider these late comments.
    The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the
closing date and will provide a Response to Comments Memorandum in the
Docket and electronic EDOCKET. If any comment significantly affects the
document, EPA also will publish an amendment to the RED in the Federal
Register. In the absence of substantive comments requiring changes, the
napropamide RED will be implemented as it is now presented.

B. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA, as amended, directs that, after
submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, ``the
Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active
ingredient are eligible for reregistration,'' before calling in product
specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering
products or taking other ``appropriate regulatory action.''
    Section 408(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a(q), requires EPA to review tolerances and exemptions for
pesticide residues in effect as of August 2, 1996, to determine whether
the tolerance or exemption meets the requirements of section 408(b)(2)
or (c)(2) of FFDCA. This review is to be completed by August 3, 2006.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: December 9, 2005.
 Peter Caulkins,
 Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
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[Notices]
[Pages 27842-27843]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP21-824-000.
    Applicants: Northern Border Pipeline Company.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Seasonal Rates Invoicing
Update to be effective 6/15/2021.
    Filed Date: 5/14/21.
    Accession Number: 20210514-5090.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/26/21.

    Docket Numbers: RP21-825-000.
    Applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing REX 2021 Annual Penalty Charge
Reconciliation.
    Filed Date: 5/14/21.

    Accession Number: 20210514-5179.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/26/21.

    Docket Numbers: RP21-826-000.
    Applicants: Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing TIGT 2021 Annual Penalty Charge
Reconciliation.
    Filed Date: 5/14/21.
    Accession Number: 20210514-5180.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 5/26/21.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by 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: May 17, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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