MEMORANDUM

To:	Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0934

From:	Rachel Schmeltz, U.S. EPA, Climate Change Division

Date: 	September 30, 2013

Subject:	Data category assignments and confidentiality determinations for new and substantially revised data elements in the Final "2013 Revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and Confidentiality Determinations for New or Substantially Revised Data Elements."

In this memorandum, we show the final data category assignments for new and substantially revised data elements that are added or revised in fourteen subparts in the 2013 Revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and Confidentiality Determinations for New or Substantially Revised Data Elements. These subparts include subparts A, C, H, K, X, Y, Z, AA, FF, HH, NN, QQ, RR, TT, and UU. The tables below show the data category assignment of each data reporting element  and the confidentiality determinations (categorical through category assignment or individual) for these data elements, except for those assigned to the inputs to emission equations data category.

In the May 26, 2011 Final CBI rule (76 FR 30782), the EPA created 22 data categories for part 98 data elements, assigned individual data elements in 34 subparts to appropriate data categories, and  issued categorical confidentiality determinations for nine of the direct emitter data categories and eight of the supplier data categories. The EPA did not make categorical determinations for two of the direct emitter data categories ("Unit/Process `Static' Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations" and "Unit/Process `Operating' Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations") and three supplier data categories (GHGs Reported, Production/Throughput Quantities and Composition, and Unit/Process Operating Characteristics).   The confidentiality determinations for data elements assigned to those categories were made on an element-by-element basis. The EPA has been following this approach in subsequent rulemakings to make confidentiality determinations for new and substantially revised data elements established in subsequent amendments to part 98.

In this action, the EPA is assigning 26 new or substantially revised data elements to data categories for which EPA issued categorical confidentiality determinations and is applying the categorical determinations to the assigned data elements.  The EPA is assigning 16 new or revised data elements to the "Unit/Process `Static' Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations" and "Unit/Process Operating Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations" direct emitter data categories and the "Production/Throughput Quantities and Composition" and "Unit/Process Operating Characteristics" supplier data categories and making confidentially determinations for these reporting elements individually.  We are not making data categories or confidentiality determinations for 2 data elements where the data elements are the same as another data element in the same subpart for which a confidentiality determination has already been finalized. The tables below identify the data categories and the confidentiality determination for the new or revised data elements in the amendments.  The EPA is assigning 15 new or revised data elements to the inputs to emission equations category but is not assigning confidentiality determinations for them.

For descriptions of the data categories and the categorical confidentiality determinations made for these categories, see the preambles to the proposed and final rulemakings: Proposed Confidentiality Determinations for Data Required Under the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and Proposed Amendment to Special Rules Governing Certain Information Obtained Under the Clean Air Act published on July 7, 2010 (75 FR 39094); and Confidentiality Determinations for Data Required under the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and Amendment to Special Rules Governing Certain Information Obtained under the Clean Air Act published on May 26, 2011 (76 FR 30782).

Copies of the proposed and final rules are available on EPA's website: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/CBI.html, at the following links: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-07-07/pdf/2010-16317.pdf and http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-05-26/pdf/2011-12930.pdf.

                                 Appendix A-1

Final Data Category Assignments for Direct Emitters [Subparts A, C, H, K, X, Y, Z, AA, FF, HH and TT]

                                    Subpart
 Rule Citation for Data Reporting Element (new data elements; no change from previous citation for revised data elements)
                           Data Element Description
                                New or revised?
                          Data Category Assignment
 Determination (Applying established categorical  or individual determination)

                                       A
                                  98.3(c)(1)
If the facility does not have a physical street address, then the facility must provide the latitude and longitude representing the geographic centroid or center point of facility operations in decimal degree format.
Revises reporting element to require facilities without a physical address to report the latitude and longitude.
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data
                                       A
                                  98.3(c)(13)
An indication of whether the facility includes one or more plant sites that have been assigned a "plant code" (as defined under §98.6) by either the Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Information Administration (EIA) or by the EPA's Clean Air Markets Division (CAMD)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier
Emission data
                                       C
                                 98.36(b)(11)
Plant code (as defined in 98.6)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data

                                       C
                                98.36(c)(1)(xi)
Plant code (as defined in 98.6)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data

                                       C
                                98.36(c)(2)(xi)
Plant code (as defined in 98.6)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data

                                       C
                                98.36(c)(3)(x)
Plant code (as defined in 98.6)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data

                                       C
                                98.36(d)(1)(x)
Plant code (as defined in 98.6)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data

                                       C
                              98.36(d)(2)(ii)(J)
Plant code (as defined in 98.6)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data

                                       C
                              98.36(d)(2)(iii)(J)
Plant code (as defined in 98.6)
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data

                                       H
                                  98.86(a)(2)
Annual facility cement production.
Revised so reporting is on a annual facility wide basis instead of monthly kiln basis
Production/Throughput Data that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations
Not emission data and CBI
                                       K
                                   98.116(e)
Annual process CH4 emissions (in metric tons) from each EAF used for the production of any ferroalloy listed in Table K - 1 of subpart K of 40 CFR part 98 (metric tons).
New
Emissions
Emission data
                                       X
                                 98.246(a)(6)
 Name of each method listed in §98.244(b)(4) used to determine carbon content or molecular weight and a description of each type of device (e.g., flow meter, weighing device) and identification of methods (i.e., method number, title, or other description) used to determine flow or mass in accordance with §98.244(b)(1) through (3).
Revised to specify reporting requirements and add requirement to report description of device used to measure flow or mass.
Test & Calibration Methods
Not emission data and not CBI
                                       X
                                 98.246(a)(8)
Identification of each combustion unit that burned both process off-gas and supplemental fuel, including combustion units that are not part of the petrochemical process unit.
Revised to clarify reporter must include combustion units that are not part of the petrochemical process unit.
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data
                                       X
                                 98.246(b)(4)
For each CEMS monitoring location that meets the conditions in paragraph (b)(2) or (3) of this section, provide an estimate based on engineering judgment of the fraction of the total CO2 emissions that results from CO2 directly emitted by the petrochemical process unit plus CO2 generated by the combustion of off-gas from the petrochemical process unit
Revised to refer to the conditions in (b)(2) and (b)(3) and to specify reporting of  total CO2 emissions attributable to the petrochemical process unit (process and off-gas combustion)
Emissions
Emission data
                                       X
                                 98.246(b)(5)
For each CEMS monitoring location that meets the conditions in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, report the CH4 and N2O emissions expressed in metric tons of each gas.
Revised to refer to the conditions in (b)(2), and to clarify emissions of CH4 and N2O be reported for each CEMS monitoring location.
Emissions
Emission data
                                       X
                                 98.246(b)(5)
For each CEMS monitoring location, provide an estimate based on engineering judgment of the fraction of the total CH4 and N2O emissions that is attributable to combustion of off-gas from the petrochemical process unit
Revised to clarify the fraction of CH4 and N2O attributable to combustion of off gas, rather than the fraction of all emissions.
Emissions
Emission data
                                       Y
                                 98.256(j)(10)
If you use Equation Y-19 of this subpart, the relevant information required under paragraph (l)(5) of this section.
New
 None. Data category already assigned
None. Determination already finalized[1]
                                       Y
                                 98.256(k)(6)
If you use Equation Y-19 of this subpart, the relevant information required under paragraph (l)(5) of this section for each set of coke drums or vessels of the same size.
New
 None. Data category already assigned[1]
 None. Determination already finalized[1]
                                       Z
                                   98.266(b)
Annual phosphoric acid production capacity.
Revised to require production capacity instead of permitted production capacity.
Unit/Process Static Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination
                                       Z
                                 98.266(f)(8)
Number of times missing data procedures were used to estimate CO2 contents of the phosphate rock (months) (if applicable).
New
Data Elements Reported for Periods of Missing Data that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations
Emission data
                                      AA
                                   98.276(k)
Annual production of unbleached virgin chemical pulp produced onsite during the reporting year.
Revised to specify products reported.
Production/Throughput Data That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations
Not emission data and CBI
                                      FF
                                   98.326(i)
If the quarterly CH4 concentration is based on CEMS or weekly sampling.
New
Test & Calibration Methods
Not emission data and not CBI
                                      FF
                                   98.326(o)
The moisture correction factor (if applicable) used in Equation FF - 1 and FF - 3.
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      FF
                                 98.326(r)(2)
Start date of each well, shaft, and vent hole.
New
Unit/process Operating Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations
Not emission data and not CBI
                                      FF
                                 98.326(r)(2)
Close date of each well, shaft, and vent hole.
New
Unit/process Operating Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations
Not emission data and not CBI
                                      FF
                                 98.326(r)(3)
Number of days each well, shaft, or vent hole was in operation during the reporting year.
New
Unit/process Operating Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations
Not emission data and not CBI
                                      FF
                                   98.326(t)
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) identification
New
Facility and Unit Identifier Information
Emission data
                                      HH
                                   98.346(h)
Oxidation fraction used in the calculation for methane generation for landfills without gas collection systems
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      HH
                                 98.346(i)(5)
If destruction occurs at the landfill facility, report for each measurement location the number of destruction devices associated with that measurement location and the annual operating hours, and the destruction efficiency (percent) for each destruction device associated with that measurement location.
Revised to include the number of destruction devices and reporting by destruction device and measurement location
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      HH
                                 98.346(i)(6)
Annual quantity of recovered CH4 (metric tons CH4) calculated using Equation HH - 4 of this subpart for each measurement location.
Revised to include reporting for each measurement location
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      HH
                                 98.346(i)(7)
The annual operating hours of the gas collection system for each measurement location.
Revised to include reporting for each measurement location
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      HH
                                 98.346(i)(8)
Oxidation fraction used in Equation HH-5 for landfills with gas collection systems.
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      HH
                                 98.346(i)(10)
Oxidation fraction used in Equation HH-7 for landfills with gas collection systems.
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      HH
                                 98.346(i)(11)
Oxidation fraction used in Equation HH-6 for landfills with gas collection systems.
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      HH
                                 98.346(i)(12)
Oxidation fraction used in Equation HH-8 for landfills with gas collection systems.
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      TT
                                 98.466(b)(1)
The number of waste steams (including "Other Industrial Solid Waste (not otherwise listed)" and "Inerts ") for which Equation TT - 1 of this subpart is used to calculate modeled CH4 generation.
Revised to include inert waste streams.
Unit/process Operating Characteristics That are Not Inputs to Emission Equations

Not emission data and not CBI
                                      TT
                                98.466(c)(5)(i)
WIP at start of reporting year , or design capacity for closed landfills
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      TT
                               98.466(c)(5)(ii)
The cumulative quantity of waste placed in the landfill
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      TT
                               98.466(c)(5)(iii)
YrLast
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      TT
                               98.466(c)(5)(iv)
YrOpen
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      TT
                                98.466(c)(5)(v)
NYrData
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4
                                      TT
                                 98.466(d)(3)
For each waste stream, indication as to whether the DOCx was a default value from Table TT-1 or a value determined through measurement.
Revised to clarify that the data element must be reported for each waste stream.
Calculation Methodology & Method, Tier
Emission data
                                      TT
                                 98.466(h)(1)
For landfills with gas collection systems, methane generation, adjusted for oxidation, calculated using equation TT-6
Revised to clarify this requirement should be calculated using Equation TT-6
Emissions
Emission data
                                      TT
                                 98.466(h)(2)
For landfills with gas collection systems, oxidation factor used in Equation TT-6.
New
Inputs to Emission Equations
No determination4

                                 Appendix A-2

  Final Data Category Assignments for Suppliers [Subparts NN, QQ, RR, and UU]

                                    Subpart
 Rule Citation for Data Reporting Element (new data elements; no change from previous citation for revised data elements)
                           Data Element Description
                                New or revised?
                           Data Category Assignment
 Determination (Applying established categorical  or individual determination)

                                      NN
                                98.406(a)(4)(i)
NGL Fractionator: Annual quantity (in barrels) of y-grade, o-grade, or other bulk NGLs received.
Revised to specify quantity and materials received.
Amount and Composition of Materials Received
Data element is CBI
                                      NN
                               98.406(a)(4)(ii)
NGL Fractionator: Annual quantity (in barrels) of y-grade, o-grade, or other bulk NGLs supplied to downstream users that are not fractionated by the reporter.
Revised to specify quantity and materials supplied downstream.
Amount and Composition of Materials Received
Data element is CBI
                                      NN
                                 98.406(b)(2)
LCDs: Annual volume in Mscf of natural gas placed into storage or liquified and stored (Fuel 1 in Equation NN-5a).
Revised to harmonize reporting requirements with calculation changes.
Production/Throughput Quantities and Composition
Data element is not CBI
                                      NN
                                 98.406(b)(3)
LCDs: Annual volume in Mscf of vaporized liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced at on-system vaporization facilities for delivery on the distribution system (Fuel2 in Equation NN-5a).
Revised to harmonize reporting requirements with calculation changes.
Amount and Composition of Materials Received
Data element is CBI
                                      NN
                                 98.406(b)(3)
LCDs: Annual volume in Mscf of natural gas withdrawn from on-system storage for delivery on the distribution system (Fuel2 in Equation NN-5a).
New
Amount and Composition of Materials Received
Data element is CBI
                                      NN
                                 98.406(b)(5)
LCDs: Annual volume in Mscf of natural gas that bypassed the city gates and was supplied through the LDC distribution system.  This includes natural gas from producers and natural gas processing plants from local production, or natural gas that was vaporized upon receipt and delivered, and any other source that bypassed the city gate (Fuelz in Equation NN-5b).
Revised to harmonize reporting requirements with calculation changes.
Amount and Composition of Materials Received
Data element is CBI
                                      NN
                                 98.406(b)(7)
LCDs: Annual volume in Mscf of natural gas delivered by the LDC to each large end-user as defined in §98.403(b)(2)(i).
Revised to clarify amount delivered to each sales or transportation customer's facility.
Customer and Vendor Information
Data element is CBI
                                      NN
                                 98.406(b)(12)
LCDs: Meter number for each end-user reported in paragraph (b)(7).
Revised to specify end-user instead of meter reading.
Customer and Vendor Information
Data element is CBI
                                      NN
                                 98.406(b)(12)
LCDs: Whether the quantity of natural gas reported in paragraph (b)(7) is the total quantity delivered or the quantity delivered to a large end-user's facility, or the quantity delivered to a specific meter located at the facility.
New
Customer and Vendor Information
Data element is CBI
                                      QQ
                               98.436(a)(6)(iii)
If the reporter does not know the identity and the mass of the F-GHGs within the closed cell foam: For closed cell foams that are not imported inside of equipment, the density in CO2e of the F-GHGs in the foam.
Revised to change mass to density.
Production/Throughput Quantities and Composition
Data element is CBI
                                      QQ
                               98.436(b)(6)(iii)
If the reporter does not know the identity and the mass of the F-GHGs within the closed cell foam: For closed cell foams that are not exported inside of equipment, the density in CO2e of the F-GHGs in the foam.
Revised to change mass to density.
Production/Throughput Quantities and Composition
Data element is CBI
                                      RR
                                 98.446(b)(5)
The standard or method used to calculate each value in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of 40 CFR 98.446.
Revised to include paragraph (b)(3).
Calculation, Test, and Calibration Data
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(b)(5)
The standard or method used to calculate each value in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of 40 CFR 98.476.
Revised to include paragraph (b)(3).
Calculation, Test, and Calibration Data
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(1)
Whether the facility received a Research and Development project exemption from reporting under 40 CFR Part 98 subpart RR for the reporting year.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(1)
If you received a Research and Development project exemption from reporting under 40 CFR Part 98 subpart RR for the reporting year, the start date of the exemption.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(1)
If you received a Research and Development project exemption from reporting under 40 CFR Part 98 subpart RR for the reporting year, the end date of the exemption.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(2)
Whether the facility includes a well or group of wells where a CO2 stream was injected into subsurface geologic formations to enhance the recovery of oil during the reporting year.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(3)
Whether the facility includes a well or group of wells where a CO2 stream was injected into subsurface geologic formations to enhance the recovery of natural gas during the reporting year.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(4)
Whether the facility includes a well or group of wells where a CO2 stream was injected into subsurface geologic formations for acid gas disposal during the reporting year.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(5)
Whether the facility includes a well or group of wells where a CO2 stream was injected for a purpose other than those listed in (e)(1)through (4) of 40 CFR 98.476.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI
                                      UU
                                 98.476(e)(5)
The purpose of the injection, if you injected CO2 for a purpose of than those listed in paragraph (e)(1) through (4) of 40 CFR 98.476.
New
Unit/Process Operating Characteristics
Data element is not CBI


[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 121 (Monday, June 24, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29421-29423]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13048]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0443; Product Identifier 2019-NM-056-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and A321-253N airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the pylon block seals.
This proposed AD would require replacement of the pylon block seals, as
specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be
incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 8,
2019.

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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For the material identified in this NPRM that will be incorporated
by reference (IBR), contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR
material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view
this IBR material at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0443; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0443;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-056-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The agency
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this NPRM based on those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact the agency receives about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0068, dated March 27, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0068'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and A321-253N
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Cracks have been reported on pylon block seals of aeroplanes in
final assembly line. Investigation results identified a
manufacturing issue, leading to lack of thickness of seal on the
engines and, eventually, cracks on pylon block seals. Affected
aeroplanes have also been identified.
    This condition, if not corrected, could reduce the firewall
integrity function between the pylon and the nacelle.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the SB
[Airbus Service Bulletin A320-54-1040, dated April 20, 2018],
providing replacement instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of pylon block seals.

Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2019-0068 describes procedures for replacement of the pylon
block seals. This material is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another

country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the agency has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the agency
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2019-0068 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a process to
use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information for
compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. As a result,
the FAA expects that EASA AD 2019-0068 will be incorporated by
reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore,
require compliance with the provisions specified in EASA AD 2019-0068,
through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Service
information specified in EASA AD 2019-0068 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2019-0068 will be available on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0443 after the FAA final rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 9 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The agency estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170...........................          $5,300           $5,470          $49,230
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    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this
proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a result, the agency has included
all known costs in the cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2019-0443; Product Identifier 2019-NM-
056-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by August 8, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and A321-253N
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0068, dated March 27, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0068'').

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
pylons.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the pylon block
seals. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracks on pylon block
seals, which could reduce the firewall integrity between the pylon
and the nacelle.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2019-0068.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0068

    (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA AD 2019-0068 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where EASA AD 2019-0068 specifies credit for actions
``accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance
with the instructions of the applicable Airplane Maintenance
Manual,'' this AD provides credit for actions ``accomplished before
the effective date of this AD in accordance with the instructions of
an FAA-approved maintenance or inspection program.''
    (3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0068 does not apply
to this AD.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-0068
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For information about EASA AD 2019-0068, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 89990
6017; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: www.easa.europa.eu. You
may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this EASA AD at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195. EASA AD 2019-0068 may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2019-0443.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 12, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-13048 Filed 6-21-19; 8:45 am]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Form BD-N/Rule 15b11-1; SEC File No. 270-498; OMB Control No. 3235-
0556]

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy,
Washington, DC 20549-0213.

Extension:
    Form BD-N/Rule 15b11-1; SEC File No. 270-498; OMB Control No.
3235-0556.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved
collection of information discussed below.
    Rule 15b11-1 (17 CFR 240.15b11-1) requires that futures commission
merchants and introducing brokers registered with the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission that conduct a business in security futures products
must notice-register as broker-dealers pursuant to Section 15(b)(11)(A)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.). Form
BD-N (17 CFR 249.501b) is the Form by which these entities must notice
register with the Commission.
    The total annual burden imposed by Rule 15b11-1 and Form BD-N is
approximately 8 hours, based on approximately 21 responses (10 initial
filings + 11 amendments). Each initial filing requires approximately 30
minutes to complete and each amendment requires approximately 15
minutes to complete. There is no annual cost burden.
    The Commission will use the information collected pursuant to Rule
15b11-1 to understand the market for securities futures product and
fulfill its regulatory obligations.
    Completing and filing Form BD-N is mandatory in order for an
eligible futures commission merchant or introducing broker to conduct a

business in security futures products. Compliance with Rule 15b11-1
does not involve the collection of confidential information. Please
note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid control number. The Federal Register notice with a
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of
information was published on October 12, 2010 (75 FR 62612). No
comments were received.
    The public may view the background documentation for this
information collection at the following Web site, http://
www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for
the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, or by sending an e-
mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Thomas Bayer, Chief
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c/o Remi
Pavlik-Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an
e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB
within 30 days of this notice.

    Dated: December 12, 2010.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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