[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 134 (Friday, July 14, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32507-32510]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14582]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0630; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-058-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER
series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of corrosion
in the aft fuselage. This proposed AD would require a one-time review
of the operator's maintenance procedures, repetitive detailed internal
and external inspections for corrosion or cracking, and applicable on-
condition actions. This proposed AD would also include an optional
terminating action for the inspections. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 28, 2017.

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 service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also
available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0630.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0630; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone:
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Lin, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:
425-917-6590; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0630;
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-058-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received reports indicating extensive corrosion was found
in the lower left side of the aft fuselage, between station 1790 and
station 2033.5, from stringer S-34L to stringer S-49R. On several
airplanes, additional corrosion was found after initial repairs were
made to adjacent areas. This corrosion was caused by a failure to fully
clean and neutralize spills or leaks of acidic or corrosive contents
from the vacuum waste system. Vacuum waste system residue on the
structure or in insulation blankets becomes reactivated with moisture
that develops during flight, causing additional corrosion. Untreated
spills can allow the breakdown of protective finishes and accelerate
the corrosion reaction rate. This condition, if not corrected, could
cause fatigue cracks, which could result in rapid decompression and
loss of structural integrity.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated April
20, 2017. The service information describes procedures for a one-time
review of the operator's maintenance procedures, repetitive detailed
internal and external inspections for corrosion or cracking, cleaning
and neutralization of the internal inspection area (an optional
terminating action), and applicable on-condition actions. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions
identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated April
20, 2017, described previously, except for any differences identified
as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
    For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this
service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0630.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 161 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The cost to review an operator's maintenance program varies
depending on the operator's recordkeeping system and fleet size. We
estimate the following costs to comply with the remaining actions of
this proposed AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                Action                               Labor cost                   Parts cost        Cost per product          Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspections..........................  75 work-hours x $85 per hour = $6,375               $0   $6,375 per inspection    $1,026,375 per inspection cycle
                                        per inspection cycle.                                    cycle.
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                                Estimated Costs for Optional Terminating Actions
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                                                                                Cost per
                  Action                                Labor cost                 Parts cost        product
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Cleaning and neutralization...............  30 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  $0           $2,550
                                             $2,550.
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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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0630; Directorate Identifier
2017-NM-058-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 28, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated April
20, 2017.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of extensive corrosion in the
aft fuselage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct untreated
vacuum waste system spills, which could cause corrosion of the
airplane structure, which could lead to fatigue cracks, and could
ultimately result in rapid decompression and loss of structural
integrity.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated April 20, 2017, do
all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for
compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated
April 20, 2017.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated April
20, 2017, uses the phrase ``after the original issue date of this
service bulletin,'' for purposes of determining compliance with the
requirements of this AD, the phrase ``after the effective date of
this AD'' must be used.
    (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated April
20, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, and specifies that action as
RC: This AD requires using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.

(i) Optional Terminating Action for Repetitive Inspections

    Accomplishment of ``PART 5: CLEANING AND NEUTRALIZATION,'' as
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-53A0083, dated April 20, 2017, terminates the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD.

(j) 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 paragraph (k)(1) 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, modification, or alteration 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. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: For
service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. If a step or substep is

labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that
step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Eric Lin,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
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: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD07-13-000]

Conference on Enforcement; First Notice of Conference on
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Date:  _____________

General Information

Manufacture	Environmental Technologies, Inc.

Product/Model Name	ETI BWTS

Contact Information

(Name, Phone, e-mail)	Thomas L. Maddox,<PHONE_NUMBER>,   HYPERLINK <EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS> Are you the manufacturer or distributor?	Manufacturer

Product Availability	2012 to 2015 est

Certification status, include date certified or anticipated.

(IMO: G-8, G-9 [Basic and Final], Other)	None

Vessels using the system

(Please provide Ship Name and/or location of land base test)	None

Technology Description

Technology used, please identify for all stages, if applicable.

	Filtration from existing Ships system(s)	Ozone

Ultrasound

Treatment location

	Discharge piping during de-ballasting

Technology Description

(Brief explanation of how the system operates)	The BWTS combines O3 and sonic energy to treat upon discharge.

Effluent quality achieved

(If possible, please provide any testing data showing effectiveness during shore or shipboard testing.)	Please see the “Phase V 2008 Field Testing” Attachment

Does the system use consumables?

(If yes, please identify the consumables)	No. The BWTS use compressed air to make O3, which is injected into the sonic reactor-piping module.

Installation/Operational Information

Is there any specific piping or tank configurations required for installation/operation?

(Please explain)	There would need to be a loop at the location in the ship where the ballast water discharge piping exits the ship.

Does the system require the ballast water to be mixed within the tanks?  	No. The BWTS is operated upon discharge only.

Is there a minimum or maximum amount of contact/residence time required?

(Please explain)	We can treat a nominal 1500 m3/hr/6600 GPM, per ballast pump, in a manifold system consisting 20 feet of 12 inch dia pipe upon discharge.

Does the system incorporate any automatic or manual monitoring of the effluent to ensure correct operation?

(Brief explanation of requirements)	Yes.  “BallastWatch” Please see the BallastWatch Attachment

Does the system increase the corrosion rate of the ballast tanks, piping, or valves?

(Steel, copper nickel, bronze materials)	No. The ballast water exits the ship through the SS manifold as mentioned above.

Physical Characteristics (Size, Arrangement, Capacity, etc.)

	Small Unit

(~400 gpm/100m3/hr)	Medium Unit

(~3,000 gpm/700 m3/hr)	Large Unit

(~10,000 gpm/2,000 m3/hr)

Flow Capacity

 (gpm or m3/hr)	The ETI BWTS can be sized from 1000 GPM	2K, 3K 4Kk 5K GPM	The largest single system is 6,000 GPM

Size (L x W x H)

 (in or mm)	20’ L X 8’ H X 8’ W	Please see the “Attributes” Attachment for more details.	Please see the “Drwg” Attachments for more details.

Dry Weight

 (lbs or kg)	10,000 #s	12,000 #s	14,000 #s

Wet Weight

(lbs or kg)	Plus 1,200 #	Same	same

Stowage space required for consumables, spares, repair parts, etc for 6 months

(L x W x H)

(in or mm)	There are no consumables, nor any moving parts, thus this space requirement is very minimal. 	Same	Same

Dry weight for spares and/or consumables for 6 months

(lbs or kg)	Same	Same	Same

Is the system provided as a modular unit?	Yes. The BWTS can also be broken down into the following components and piped together: Oxygen Gen set, O3 Gen set sonic Gen sets Sonic reactors piping manifold	Same	Same

Can you provide dimensional/ system drawings?	Yes. Please see the “Drwg” Attachments	Same	Same

Ship System Interface Requirements

	Small Unit

(~400 gpm/100m3/hr)	Medium Unit

(~3,000 gpm/700 m3/hr)	Large Unit

(~10,000 gpm/2,000 m3/hr)

Electrical Power

(KW)	25KW	80KW	200KW

Compressed Air

(Minimum Pressure and Consumption Rate)	10 SCFM at 90-150 PSI	80 SCFM at 90-150 PSI	240 SCFM at 90-150 PSI

Potable Water

(Minimum Pressure and Consumption Rate)	None	None	None

Seawater

(Minimum Pressure and Consumption Rate)	5 GPM for cooling water	10 GPM for cooling water	30 GPM for cooling water

Fuel

(Minimum Pressure and Consumption Rate)	None	None	None

Drainage Requirements	None	None	None

Has the system been Shock (MIL-S-901D, Grade B) or vibration tested (MIL-STD-167) tested?  	No.	No.	No.

Is the system hardened or ruggedized?	Yes	Same	Same

Other	 Please see the various additional Attachments for more info and details	Same	Same

Cost and Operating Information

	Small Unit

(~400 gpm/100m3/hr)	Medium Unit

(~3,000 gpm/700 m3/hr)	Large Unit

(~10,000 gpm/2,000 m3/hr)

Cost per Unit	$250,000.00	$350,000.00	$1,000,000.00

Consumables Cost for 6 months of operation	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Estimated operating cost per m3 treated water	The only cost of operation is the cost of  the electric power 	Same	Same

Annual Operating Labor Hours 	 Zero! Because the ETI BWTS is a very automated and controlled system which can also, via, BallastWatch, be remotely monitored via the web. 	Same	Same

Annual Maintenance Labor Hours	Because there are no moving parts or filters, the maintenance time require should be less than 40 hours/ year.	Same	Same

Other

Additional Comments	Please call me to review and discuss the above when you have a moment.

NSWCCD Ballast Water Treatment Survey

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