[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 5, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72200-72203]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29405]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1220; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-208-AD;
Amendment 39-17277; AD 2012-24-07]
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: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD requires ensuring
that lockwire is installed correctly on the engine fuel feed manifold
couplings. This AD also requires inspecting the assembly of the engine
fuel feed manifold rigid and full flexible couplings. This AD was
prompted by reports of fuel leaks due to improperly assembled engine
fuel feed manifold couplings. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct improperly assembled couplings, which could result in fuel
leaks and consequent fuel exhaustion, engine power loss or shutdown, or
leaks on hot engine parts that could lead to a fire.

DATES: This AD is effective December 5, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 5,
2012.
    We must receive comments on this AD by January 22, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. O. Box
3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6514; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We have received reports of fuel leaks on two different in-service
airplanes, and the subsequent discovery of several improperly assembled
engine fuel feed manifold couplings on in-service and production
airplanes. The improper coupling installations, which occurred during
production, have included couplings with missing or improperly
installed lockwire, parts within the couplings installed in the wrong
locations, incorrect parts installed in the couplings, and couplings
that have extra parts installed. These conditions, if not corrected,
could result in fuel leaks, which could lead to fuel exhaustion, engine
power loss or shutdown, or leaks on hot engine parts that could lead to
a fire.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B(R2),
including Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012. For information on the
procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2012-1220.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information.''
    The phrase ``related investigative actions'' might be used in this
AD. ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions that (1)
are related to the primary actions, and (2) further investigate the
nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD
could include, for example, inspections.
    In addition, the phrase ``corrective actions'' might be used in
this AD. ``Corrective actions'' are actions that correct or address any
condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for
example, repairs.

Differences Between the AD and the Service Information

    For engine fuel feed manifold couplings that have not been
previously inspected, Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-
01B(R2), including Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012, recommends
accomplishment of all actions specified in Action 1) within 7 days.
This AD, however, requires only that operators ensure the correct
lockwire installation within 7 days; the compliance time for the
remaining actions is 21 days. We have determined that the additional
time for the remaining actions is warranted, based on the assurance
that the lockwire is installed correctly.
    In addition, for engine fuel feed manifold full flexible couplings
that have been previously inspected, Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-
MOM-12-0838-01B(R2), including Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012,
specifies that operators do not need to re-inspect these couplings if
review of the airplane maintenance records conclusively demonstrates
that the corresponding actions are equivalent to steps 1 through 6 of
Action 1) of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B(R2),
including Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012. We have determined
that the potential for not identifying incorrect parts during prior
inspection of the full flexible coupling warrants re-inspecting these
couplings; this AD therefore requires inspection of these full flexible
couplings.
    These differences have been coordinated with Boeing.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
improperly assembled engine fuel feed manifold couplings could result
in fuel leaks and consequent fuel exhaustion, engine power loss or
shutdown, or leaks on hot engine parts that could lead to a fire.
Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2012-1220 and
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-208-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 3 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate 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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Coupling inspection, o[dash]ring      10 work-hours x $85 per             $54             $904           $2,712
 replacement, retainer ring            hour = $850.
 installation, blade seal
 inspection, and lockwire
 installation.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2012-24-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17277; Docket No. FAA-
2012-1220; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-208-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective December 5, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers 34485, 34486, 34488,
34490, 34493, 34494, 34497, 34502, 34506 through 34508 inclusive,
34514, 34515, 34521, 34744 through 34747 inclusive, 34822, 34824,
34829, 34832, 34834 through 34838 inclusive, 35938, 36276 through
36278 inclusive, 38319, 38320, 38330, 38466, 38471, 40748, and
40899.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks due to improperly
assembled engine fuel feed manifold couplings. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct improperly assembled couplings, which could
result in fuel leaks and consequent fuel exhaustion, engine power
loss or shutdown, or leaks on hot engine parts that could lead to a
fire.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do the actions
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance
with Action 1) of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-
01B(R2), including Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012.
    (1) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, ensure
that the lockwire installation on the rigid and full flexible
couplings is correct.
    (2) Within 21 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect
the rigid and full flexible couplings for correct assembly,
including replacement of the o-rings with new o-rings, confirmation
that the proper retainer rings are installed in the full flexible
coupling, a general visual inspection for damage of the blade seals,
and all applicable corrective actions. Do all applicable corrective
actions before further flight.

(h) Requirements Based on Previous Accomplishment

    (1) For airplanes on which the fuel couplings have been
inspected before the effective date of this AD as specified in
``Method 1: AMM Method'' of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-
12-0838-01B, dated November 11, 2012, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD; or Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-
0838-01B(R1), dated November 14, 2012, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD: A review of the airplane maintenance records
is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, if the records conclusively demonstrate that
lockwire was installed correctly using a method equivalent to step
6.a. of Action 1) of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-
01B(R2), including Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012.
    (2) For airplanes on which the fuel couplings have been
inspected before the effective date of this AD as specified in
``Method 2: Non-Invasive Method'' of Boeing Multi Operator Message
MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B, dated November 11, 2012, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD; or Boeing Multi Operator
Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B(R1), dated November 14, 2012, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD: The actions specified in
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD are not required.
    (3) For airplanes on which the rigid fuel couplings have been
inspected before the effective date of this AD as specified in
``Method 1: AMM Method'' or ``Method 2: Non-Invasive Method'' of
Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B, dated November
11, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD; or
Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B(R1), dated
November 14, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD: The actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD are not
required for the rigid fuel couplings only. However, the actions
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD are required for the full
flexible couplings, even if inspected prior to the effective date of
this AD as specified in Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-
0838-01B, dated November 11, 2012, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD; or Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-
0838-01B(R1), dated November 14, 2012, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B(R2), including
Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012, specifies reporting to Boeing
any anomalies found during inspection of the assembly of the rigid
and full flexible couplings, including anomalies of the lockwire
installation. This AD does not require any report.

(j) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections
21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the airplane
can be modified, provided the lockwire is correctly installed on the
engine fuel feed manifold rigid and full flexible couplings in
accordance with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (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.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Sherry Vevea,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

(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.
    (i) Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B(R2),
including Attachment A, dated November 25, 2012. The document number
and issue date are identified on page 1 of Boeing Multi Operator
Message MOM-MOM-12-0838-01B(R2), including Attachment A, dated
November 25, 2012, and on each page of Attachment A; no other page
of this document contains this information.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 28, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

October 15, 2010.
    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:

    Docket Numbers: EC11-6-000.
    Applicants: Tanglewood Storage & Transportation LLC, J.P. Morgan
Ventures Energy Corporation, Sempra Energy Trading LLC.
    Description: Application for Authorization for Disposition and
Acquisition of Jurisdictional Facilities and Request for Expedited
Action of Sempra Energy Trading LLC et al.
    Filed Date: 10/14/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101014-5127.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 4, 2010.

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

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1706-002.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: California Independent System Operator Corporation
submits tariff filing per 35: 2010-09-30 CAISO's IRRP Compliance Filing
to be effective 7/3/2010.
    Filed Date: 09/30/2010.
    Accession Number: 20100930-5467.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 25, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1750-000, ER10-1750-001, ER10-1751-000; ER10-
1751-001.
    Applicants: Stream Energy Pennsylvania, LLC.
    Description: Stream Energy Pennsylvania, LLC et al. submits
additional information requested by FERC reestablishment of a shortened
10-day comment period.
    Filed Date: 10/13/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101014-0009.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 27, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-96-000.
    Applicants: NSTAR Electric Company.
    Description: NSTAR Electric Company submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii): Belmont Transmission Service Agreement--2008
Amendments to be effective 10/13/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/13/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101013-5046.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-116-000.
    Applicants: Virginia Electric and Power Company.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of Generator Interconnection
and Operating Agreement of Virginia Electric and Power Company.
    Filed Date: 10/14/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101014-5116.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 4, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-117-000.
    Applicants: OGE Energy Resources, Inc.
    Description: Notice of Cancellation of Market-Based Rate Tariff and
Request for Waiver of Notice Period of OGE Energy Resources, Inc.
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    Accession Number: 20101014-5126.
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    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    As it relates to any qualifying facility filings, the notices of
self-certification [or self-recertification] listed above, do not
institute a proceeding regarding qualifying facility status. A notice
of self-certification [or self-recertification] simply provides
notification that the entity making the filing has determined the
facility named in the notice meets the applicable criteria to be a
qualifying facility. Intervention and/or protest do

not lie in dockets that are qualifying facility self-certifications or
self-recertifications. Any person seeking to challenge such qualifying
facility status may do so by filing a motion pursuant to 18 CFR
292.207(d)(iii). Intervention and protests may be filed in response to
notices of qualifying facility dockets other than self-certifications
and self-recertifications.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance
with any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

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

    Docket Numbers: EC18-139-000.
    Applicants: Lower Mount Bethel Energy, LLC, Martins Creek, LLC,
LMBE Project Company LLC, MC Project Company LLC.
    Description: Joint Application for Approval under Section 203 of
the Federal Power Act, et al. of Lower Mount Bethel Energy, LLC, et al.
    Filed Date: 8/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20180814-5143.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/4/18.

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

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1584-000.
    Applicants: Mississippi Power Company.
    Description: Response of Mississippi Power Company to July 13, 2018
letter requesting additional information.
    Filed Date: 8/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20180814-5140.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/4/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-1731-001.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: 2018-08-15_Deficiency response of
MISO TOs for Cost Recovery to be effective 8/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 8/15/18.

    Accession Number: 20180815-5050.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/5/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2157-001.
    Applicants: Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, LLC, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: MAIT submits an Amendment to the
ECSA SA No. 4974 to be effective 10/5/2018.
    Filed Date: 8/15/18.
    Accession Number: 20180815-5086.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/5/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2217-000.
    Applicants: Buckleberry Solar, LLC.
    Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Application for Market-Based
Rate Authority, Blanket Approval and Waivers to be effective 9/19/2018.
    Filed Date: 8/15/18.
    Accession Number: 20180815-5000.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/5/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2218-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 3434 East Texas Electric
Cooperative NITSA and NOA to be effective 1/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 8/15/18.
    Accession Number: 20180815-5021.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/5/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2219-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of WMPA SA
No. 4742; Queue No. AC1-045 to be effective 10/1/2018.
    Filed Date: 8/15/18.
    Accession Number: 20180815-5048.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/5/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2220-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Great
River Energy.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2018-08-15_SA 3148 NSPM-GRE
T-T (McHenry-Magic City) to be effective 8/14/2018.
    Filed Date: 8/15/18.
    Accession Number: 20180815-5073.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/5/18.

    Docket Numbers: ER18-2221-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Great
River Energy.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2018-08-15_SA 3149 NSPM-GRE
T-T (Riverview) to be effective 8/14/2018.
    Filed Date: 8/15/18.
    Accession Number: 20180815-5081.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/5/18.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following qualifying
facility filings:
    Docket Numbers: QF17-673-002.
    Applicants: Beaver Creek Wind II, LLC.
    Description: Application for Recertification of Beaver Creek Wind
II, LLC.
    Filed Date: 8/14/18.
    Accession Number: 20180814-5137.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/4/18.

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

    Dated: August 15, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies Meeting with Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation April 15, 2004 Attendees Jessica Furey, USEPA/ OPEI Louise Wise, USEPA/ OPEI Mindy Gampel, USEPA/ OPEI Robert Benson, USEPA/ OPEI Michael Hessling, USEPA/ OPEI Richard Kashmanian, USEPA/ OPEI Deborah Nagle, USEPA/ OW Ken Kirk, AMSA Will Pettit, AMSA Guy Aydlett, AMSA/ Hampton Roads Sanitation District Purpose and Summary of Meeting AMSA met with Jessica Furey, AA for OPEI, to provide some of the history of the Pretreatment Streamlining Rule, convey the importance of it to AMSA and the POTW community, and highlight their most significant issues.

° Sampling for Pollutants Not Present  consider this to be an easy change that is wellsupported by data.

° Converting Concentration based Limits Into Mass based  would like EPA to promulgate what was proposed as this would provide POTWs with a tool that they could use to address water conservation. AMSA felt that POTWs are capable of evaluating a CIU's prior history, assessing whether water reduction is due to conservation or something else ( e. g., production changes), and would document the conversion similar to the worksheet used for the combined wastestream formula. AMSA specifically noted that this provision would be particularly applicable to cases where regulated process waters do not go through the treatment system, and still meet concentration limits, but with water conservation, concentration limits would be violated without any additional mass being discharged.

° Non Significant Categorical Industrial User ( NCIU)  This represents the most important issue for AMSA and would provide the greatest cost savings. AMSA would like EPA to set a higher threshold for NCIU than what was proposed ( i. e., 100 gallons per day), which they felt would not help them. AMSA noted that 100s of pretreatment programs require far more than the federal minimum requirements for SIU reporting and POTW oversight. They would like to have the flexibility to redesignate CIUs as NCIU based on history of good compliance and threshold tied to POTW capacity ( 0.01% of POTW flow, capped at 25,000 gallons per day). AMSA argued that this would still be protective of the treatment plants, surface waters and sludge quality, as industries would still have to meet their categorical limits and POTWs would only reduce oversight for a select group of IUs. Additionally, AMSA stated that this provision and others in the rule should not be deemed a substantial program modification. Given the permit backlog and tight resources of all regulatory agencies, the most significant flexibilities in the rule would not be able to be implemented.

° Significant Noncompliance/ Late Reports  AMSA believes that a report that is more than 30 days late should not automatically be deemed SNC. If a report is submitted late, shows full compliance, and the IU can demonstrate that there were extenuating circumstances for why the report was late, AMSA would like the ability to not to label it SNC and publish that facility in the newspaper.

AMSA noted that they did not provide a complete assessment of potential cost savings when they originally submitted comments on the proposed rule. They plan on submitting to the Agency revised figures in the next few weeks.

Attachments AMSA/ WEF White paper submitted at the time of proposal Letter from AMSA to Ben Grumbles and Jim Hanlon, March 16, 2004


[Federal Register: June 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 116)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 33876-33879]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0630; Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-19-AD;
Amendment 39-15554; AD 2008-12-11]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, and
A119 Helicopters

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, and A119 helicopters. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the
technical agent for Italy, with which we have a bilateral agreement,
states in the MCAI:

    During a ground test of the emergency door release system, the
Pilot doors failed to disengage. Investigation determined that the
reason of this malfunction is interference between the lower hinge
and the fuselage structure. This condition, if not corrected,
creates the risk of non-disengagement of the Pilot- and/or Co-pilot
doors during an emergency, inhibiting the evacuation of the
aircraft, possibly resulting in injuries to the occupants.

This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition caused by interference between the pilot or co-pilot door
lower hinge and the fuselage structure.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on July 1, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico No. 109EP-83, No. 109S-18,
and No. 119-25, all dated November 29, 2007, as of July 1, 2008.
    We must receive comments on this AD by August 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:

     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    You may get the service information identified in this AD from
Agusta, 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA) Italy, Via Giovanni Agusta
520, telephone 39 (0331) 229111, fax 39 (0331)<PHONE_NUMBER>95.
    Examining the Docket: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov, or in person at the Docket Operations
office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the economic evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Policy Group,
Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0111, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax (817) 222-
5961.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Streamlined Issuance of AD

    The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance
of ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined process will allow us to adopt
MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce
safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD
issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure
Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet our
technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products.
    This AD references the MCAI and related service information that we
considered in forming the engineering basis to correct the unsafe
condition. The AD contains text copied from the MCAI and for this
reason might not follow our plain language principles.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the technical
agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued an
MCAI in the form of EASA Airworthiness Directive No. 2007-0295R1-E,
dated December 4, 2007 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for these Italian-certificated helicopters.
The MCAI states:

    ``During a ground test of the emergency door release system, the
Pilot doors failed to disengage. Investigation determined that the
reason of this malfunction is interference between the lower hinge
and the fuselage structure. This condition, if not corrected,
creates the risk of non-disengagement of the Pilot- and/or Co-pilot
doors during an emergency, inhibiting the evacuation of the
aircraft, possibly resulting in injuries to the occupants.''

This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition caused by interference between the pilot or co-pilot door
lower hinge and the fuselage structure. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI and service information in the AD
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Agusta has issued Alert Bollettino Tecnico No. 109EP-83, No. 109S-
18, and No. 119-25, all dated November 29, 2007. The actions described
in the MCAI are intended to correct the same unsafe condition as that
identified in the service information.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

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

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. However, we have made the
following changes:
     The compliance times in this AD are stated in terms of
hours time-in-service rather than calendar dates, as stated in the
MCAI.
     This AD is not applicable to the Model A109LUH helicopters
because they are not type certificated in the United States.
    In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively
from the information provided in the MCAI and related service
information. These differences are highlighted in the ``Differences
Between the FAA AD and the MCAI'' section in the AD.

Cost of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 140 helicopters of U.S.
registry and that it will take about 1 work-hour to inspect both doors
and 2 work-hours to re-work both doors, if necessary, per helicopter.
The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $33,600, assuming
all 140 helicopters are inspected and require rework of both doors.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
inspecting for interference between the pilot and co-pilot door lower
hinge and the fuselage structure is required within 5 hours time-in-
service, and, if there is no interference, rework is required within
100 hours time-in-service (which equates to approximately 2 months of
operations), both very short compliance times, and if interference is
found, corrective action is required before further flight. Therefore,
we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making
this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0630; Directorate
Identifier 2008-SW-19-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any

personal information you provide. We will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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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 AD:

2008-12-11 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39-15554. Docket No. FAA-2008-
0630; Directorate Identifier 2008-SW-19-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on July
1, 2008.

Other Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model A109E, A109S, and A119 helicopters,
certificated in any category.

Reason

    (d) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    During a ground test of the emergency door release system, the
Pilot doors failed to disengage. Investigation determined that the
reason of this malfunction is interference between the lower hinge
and the fuselage structure. This condition, if not corrected,
creates the risk of non-disengagement of the Pilot- and/or Co-pilot
doors during an emergency, inhibiting the evacuation of the
aircraft, possibly resulting in injuries to the occupants.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Within the next 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless
already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Inspect the Pilot & Co-pilot Doors emergency release system
in accordance with the Compliance Instructions, Part I, steps 2
through 5, of Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico (BT) No. 109EP-83,
dated November 29, 2007, (BT 109E) for Model A109E helicopters; BT
No. 109S-18, dated November 29, 2007, (BT 109S) for Model A109S
helicopters; or BT No. 119-25, dated November 29, 2007, (BT119) for
Model A119 helicopters, as appropriate for your model helicopter.
    (i) If any interference is found between the lower hinge and the
housing on the helicopter structure, before further flight, rework
the housing slot of the lower hinge in accordance with the
Compliance Instructions, Part II, of either BT 109E, BT 109S, or BT
119, as appropriate for your model helicopter.
    (ii) If no interference is found between the lower hinge and the
housing on the helicopter structure, rework the housing slot of the
lower hinge within the next 100 hours TIS in accordance with the
Compliance Instructions, Part II, steps 2 through 11, of either BT
109E, BT 109S, or BT 119, as appropriate for your model helicopter.

Differences Between the FAA AD and the MCAI

    (f) The compliance times in this AD are stated in terms of hours
TIS rather than calendar dates, as stated in the MCAI. Also, this AD
is not applicable to the Model A109LUH helicopters because they are
not type certificated in the United States.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Sharon
Miles, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Regulations and Policy Group, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0111,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (2) Airworthy Product: Use only FAA-approved corrective actions.
Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved
by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent) if the
State of Design has an appropriate bilateral agreement with the
United States. You are required to assure the product is airworthy
before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (h) Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive No.
2007-0295R1-E, dated December 4, 2007, contains related information.

Subject

    (i) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code JASC 5210,
Passenger/Crew Doors.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use the specified portions of the service
information specified in Table 1 of this AD to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Agusta S.p.A., 21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA) Italy, Via
Giovanni Agusta 520, telephone 39 (0331) 229111, fax 39 (0331)
229605-222595.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth,
Texas or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.

              Table 1.--Material Incorporated by Reference

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   Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico                    Date
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No. 109EP-83, No. 109S-18, and No.     November 29, 2007.
 119-25.
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    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 3, 2008.
Judy I. Carl,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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