[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 98 (Friday, May 20, 2016)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13753-002; Project No. 13762-002; Project No. 13763-002;
Project No. 13766-002; Project No. 13767-002; Project No. 13771-002]

FFP Missouri 16, LLC; FFP Missouri 15, LLC; FFP Missouri 13, LLC;
Solia 5 Hydroelectric, LLC ; Solia 4 Hydroelectric, LLC ; Solia 8
Hydroelectric, LLC ; Notice of Technical Conference

    On Wednesday, June 1, 2016, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
staff will hold a technical conference to discuss cultural resources
related to the following six proposed hydroelectric projects to be
located on the Monongahela River: Opekiska Lock and Dam Hydroelectric
Project No. 13753, Morgantown Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project No.
13762, Gray's Landing Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 13763,
Maxwell Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 13766, Monongahela Lock
and Dam Number Four Hydroelectric Project No. 13767, and Point Marion
Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 13771.
    The technical conference will begin at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time. The conference will be held at the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission headquarters building located at 888 1st Street NE.,
Washington, DC, and will include teleconference capabilities.
    All local, state, and federal agencies, Indian tribes, and other
interested parties are invited to participate. There will be no
transcript of the conference, but a summary of the meeting will be
prepared for the project record. If you are interested in participating
in the meeting you must contact Allyson Conner at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>by May 31, 2016 to receive specific
instructions on how to participate.
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a FAX to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    For more information about this technical conference, please
contact: Sarah McKinley, Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,
(202) 502-8368<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: May 12, 2016.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 126 (Monday, July 3, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42606-42609]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0654; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01505-T;
Amendment 39-22467; AD 2023-12-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted

by reports that, during instrument landing system (ILS) approaches, the
flight control system reverted from primary flight control computer
(PFCC) normal mode operating in autopilot to remote electronics unit
(REU) direct mode, and then, after a period of time, to PFCC direct
mode. This AD requires installation of a PFCC software update; and a
records review or detailed inspection to identify pre-existing repairs
or damage within certain limits to certain structures, and obtaining
and following additional instructions, if necessary, as specified in a
Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 7, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 7,
2023.

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0654; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact
Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-
3639; email: [email protected]; website: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
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 at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-0654.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Dzierzynski, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
phone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 30, 2023 (88 FR 19019).
The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2022-65, dated November 23, 2022, issued
by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada (also
referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that airplanes equipped with
the CAT IIIB Autoland option, have had numerous occurrences during ILS
approaches where the flight control system has reverted from PFCC
normal mode operating in autopilot to REU direct mode, and then, after
a period of time, to PFCC direct mode. During these occurrences, the
caution message FLT CTRL DIRECT is posted on the engine indication and
crew alerting system (EICAS). The MCAI states that it requires a PFCC
software update, which includes control law updates that require review
and disposition of previous repairs and damage assessments prior to
conducting the software update. These pre-existing repairs and damage
may exceed the Aircraft Structural Repair Publication (ASRP) permitted
damage limits for affected structures and would affect the control
laws.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require installing updated PFCC
software; this installation includes pre-requisites that must be met
prior to the installation (installing certain database versions and
software). In addition, the installation requires a records review or
detailed inspection to identify pre-existing repairs and damages (that
were within ASRP limits) to certain structures and obtaining and
following additional instructions, as specified in Transport Canada AD
CF-2022-65. The FAA is issuing this AD to address reversion to direct
mode during ILS approaches, which, if not corrected, could impact
flight control functions, which could prevent continued safe flight and
landing. See the MCAI for additional background information.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0654.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change. The FAA
received an additional comment from one commenter, Delta Air Lines
(Delta). The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request for Clarification if Repair Review Is a Required for Compliance
(RC) Action

    Delta requested to include an exception in paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD to clarify that step 3.2 of the Accomplishment Instructions
in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Service Bulletin (SB) BD500-
270020, Issue No. 001, dated September 28, 2022, is not required for
compliance (RC).
    The FAA disagrees with adding an exception for Procedure section
3.2 of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 SB BD500-270020, Issue
No. 001, dated September 28, 2022. The note of step 1 of the Procedure
section states ``The Procedure section of the Accomplishment
Instructions is Required for Compliance (RC) and must be done to comply
with the AD.'' The software of the PFCC is updated so that the new
Control Laws (CLAWS) obey the compliance requirements for the Maximum
Landing Weight (MLW) increase and to resolve inadvertent Direct Mode
reversions in approach on CAT IIIB capable configuration. The unsafe
condition is addressed by the software update which also includes the
control laws updates. There is a statement in the Background section of
the proposed AD that references the Transport Canada AD CF-2022-65
note, which mentions the PFCC software update also includes control
laws updates. No changes have been made to this AD regarding this
issue.

Conclusion

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the
comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting
this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the
changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Transport Canada AD CF-2022-65 specifies procedures for installing
updated PFCC software; this installation includes pre-requisites that
must be met prior to the installation (installing certain database
versions and software). In addition, the installation requires a
records review or detailed inspection to identify pre-existing repairs
and damages (that were within ASRP limits) to certain structures and
obtaining and following additional instructions. This material is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 72 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340...........................             $14             $354          $25,488
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2023-12-09 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22467; Docket No. FAA-2023-0654;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01505-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 7, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Transport
Canada AD CF-2022-65, dated November 23, 2022 (Transport Canada AD
CF-2022-65).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code: 27, Flight
control system.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports that, during instrument landing
system (ILS) approaches, the flight control system reverted from
primary flight control computer (PFCC) normal mode operating in
autopilot to remote electronics unit (REU) direct mode, and then,
after a period of time, to PFCC direct mode. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address reversion to direct mode during ILS approaches, which,
if not corrected, could impact flight control functions and could
prevent continued safe flight and landing.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF-2022-65.

(h) Exceptions to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-65

    (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2022-65 refers to its effective
date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where the service information referenced in Transport Canada
AD CF-2022-65 specifies installing software updates on the PFCCs
using a USB-type device, this AD also allows the use of a portable
maintenance access terminal (PMAT)-type device.

    Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2): When using a PMAT-type device,
guidance for updating the software can be found in Airbus Canada
Service Bulletin (SB) BD500-270020, Issue 001, dated September 28,
2022.

(i) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership's Transport Canada Design Approval Organization
(DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-
authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Additional Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Steven
Dzierzynski, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].
    (2) For Airbus Canada service information identified in this AD
that is not incorporated by reference, contact Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership, 13100 Henri-Fabre Boulevard, Mirabel, Qu[eacute]bec J7N
3C6, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected];
website: a220world.airbus.com. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Transport Canada AD CF-2022-65, dated November 23, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For Transport Canada AD CF-2022-65, contact Transport
Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-
3639; email: [email protected]; website: tc.canada.ca/en/
aviation.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on June 13, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6804-6805]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0001]

Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs; Notice of
Meeting

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

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    This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory
committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will
be open to the public.
    Name of Committee: Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health
Drugs.
    General Function of the Committee: To provide advice and
recommendations to the Agency on FDA's regulatory issues.
    Date and Time: The meeting will be held on April 5, 2012, from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Location: FDA White Oak Campus, Building 31, the Great Room, White
Oak Conference Center (rm. 1503), 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002. Information regarding special accommodations due
to a disability, visitor parking and transportation may be accessed at
http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm; under the heading
``Resources for You'', click on ``Public Meetings at the FDA White Oak
Campus.'' Please note that visitors to the White Oak Campus must enter
through Building 1.
    Contact Person: Kalyani Bhatt, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., WO31-
2417, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>, Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line,
1-800-741-8138<PHONE_NUMBER> in the Washington, DC area), and follow
the prompts to the desired center or product area. Please call the
Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting. A notice
in the Federal Register about last minute modifications that impact a
previously announced advisory committee meeting cannot always be
published quickly enough to provide timely notice. Therefore, you
should always check the Agency's Web site and call the appropriate
advisory committee hot line/phone line to learn about possible
modifications before coming to the meeting.
    Agenda: The committee will discuss the benefits and risks of
mirabegron (YM178), under new drug application (NDA) 202611, submitted
by Astellas Pharma Global Development Inc., for the proposed indication
of treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary
incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. Mirabegron is a beta-3-
adrenoceptor (AR) agonist and is a new molecular entity. The benefit/
risk discussion will focus on the adequacy of the demonstration of
efficacy and safety in the treatment of OAB.
    FDA intends to make background material available to the public no
later than two business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to
post the background material on its Web site prior to the meeting, the
background material will be made publicly available at the location of
the advisory committee meeting, and the background material will be
posted on FDA's Web site after the meeting. Background material is
available at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/Calendar/default.htm. Scroll down to the appropriate advisory committee link.
    Procedure: Interested persons may present data, information, or
views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee.
Written

submissions may be made to the contact person on or before March 22,
2012. Oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between
approximately 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Those individuals interested in making
formal oral presentations should notify the contact person and submit a
brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they
wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and
an indication of the approximate time requested to make their
presentation on or before March 14, 2012. Time allotted for each
presentation may be limited. If the number of registrants requesting to
speak is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the
scheduled open public hearing session, FDA may conduct a lottery to
determine the speakers for the scheduled open public hearing session.
The contact person will notify interested persons regarding their
request to speak by March 15, 2012.
    Persons attending FDA's advisory committee meetings are advised
that the Agency is not responsible for providing access to electrical
outlets.
    FDA welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee
meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with
physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special
accommodations due to a disability, please contact Kalyani Bhatt at
least 7 days in advance of the meeting.
    FDA is committed to the orderly conduct of its advisory committee
meetings. Please visit our Web site at http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/AboutAdvisoryCommittees/ucm111462.htm for procedures
on public conduct during advisory committee meetings.
    Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2).

    Dated: February 3, 2012.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 19, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 64859-64865]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 43

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0763; Notice No. 11-05]
RIN 2120-AJ91

Pilot Loading of Navigation and Terrain Awareness Database
Updates

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to amend the maintenance regulations by
removing from the preventive maintenance category the task of updating
databases used in self-contained, front-panel or pedestal-mounted
navigation equipment. This change would allow pilots who operate
certificated aircraft to update the specified databases and eliminate
the requirement for certificated mechanics or repair stations to
perform the update. The effect of this revision would be to ensure that
pilots using specified navigation equipment have the most current and
accurate navigational data and thereby increase aviation safety.

DATES: Send comments on or before December 19, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number [Docket No. FAA-
2011-0763; Notice No. 11-05] using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the
docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all
comments received into any FAA dockets, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-78), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions about this
rulemaking action, contact Chris Parfitt, Flight Standards Service,
Aircraft Maintenance Division--Avionics Maintenance Branch, AFS-360,
Federal

Aviation Administration, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For legal questions about this action, contact Viola Pando, Office
of the Chief Counsel, Regulations Division--Policy and Adjudication
Branch, AGC-210, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the ``Additional Information'' section
for information on how to comment on this proposal and how the FAA will
handle comments received. The ``Additional Information'' section also
contains more information about the docket, privacy, and handling of
proprietary or confidential business information. In addition, there is
information on obtaining copies of related rulemaking documents.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Sec.  44701(a)(1), section 44703
(a)(D), and section 44711(a)(2). In section 44701(a)(1), the FAA is
charged with prescribing regulations and minimum standards in the
interest of safety for and the manner of servicing of aircraft
appliances. In section 44703(a)(D), the FAA is charged with specifying
the capacity in which the holder of a certificate may serve as an
airman with respect to an aircraft. Section 44711(a)(2) prohibits any
person from serving in any capacity as an airman with respect to a
civil aircraft, aircraft appliance used, or intended for use, in air
commerce--without an airman certificate authorizing the airman to serve
in the capacity for which the certificate was issued. This regulation
is within the scope of the cited authority.

I. Overview of the Proposed Rule

    This rulemaking would allow pilots of all certificated aircraft
equipped with self-contained, front-panel or pedestal-mounted
navigational systems (``Nav-Systems'') to update the database.
Currently, only pilots of aircraft operated under part 91 (general
aviation) are allowed to perform the update. Nav-Systems provide many
services for pilots, including navigational information for which
accuracy of data is critical to the safe operation of an aircraft.
Accuracy of navigational data is achieved by maintaining current data,
which is ensured by performing database updates that are typically
required every 28 days.
    Under the current regulations, except general aviation aircraft,
updates to Nav-System databases must be performed by certificated
mechanics and repair stations (``qualified personnel''). Consequently,
if the database were to expire when the aircraft is not accessible to
qualified personnel, the aircraft would have to be operated with an
expired database, rerouted to the nearest repair station, or have a
certificated mechanic transported to the aircraft to perform the
update. Each of these options increase the workload for pilots and air
traffic control (ATC), as well as increase the likelihood for data
errors caused by pilots during manual input of data. These options also
present increased operational costs.
    Changes to Nav-System design have made updating databases a simple
procedure that any pilot can perform. The FAA established the
requirement to have qualified personnel update Nav-System databases to
address the complexity of older systems, for which a person needed
training and specialized equipment and access to installed equipment to
perform the update. Updating newer Nav-Systems is now a simple
procedure that does not require special training or specialized
equipment. Consequently, the safety concerns that existed when the
current regulations were promulgated are no longer valid. We are
therefore proposing to end the requirement for qualified personnel to
perform database updates because the requirement no longer serves the
purpose for which it was established.
    If adopted, this rulemaking would reduce workloads for pilots and
ATC and reduce compliance-related operational costs. However, it also
may have a negative economic impact on certificated mechanics and
repair stations that currently perform required updates for affected
operations. Aircraft operated under part 121 are less likely to be
affected because they are not generally equipped with the Nav-Systems
affected by this rulemaking, and they would therefore continue to
require the services of qualified personnel.
    The FAA has preliminarily determined there would be minimal costs
imposed by the proposed rule. In practice, the rule would simply allow
the pilot to upload the current database rather than transporting a
certificated mechanic to the aircraft, or flying the aircraft to a
repair station. Benefits from this proposed rulemaking would include
reduced workloads for pilots and ATC, as discussed below in the
Background section. This proposed rulemaking would also reduce the
potential for error in navigational data. In addition, the proposed
rulemaking would foster practices that will contribute to the success
of the Next Generation (NexGen) modernization of the National Aerospace
System (NAS) as it is implemented, resulting in an overall increase in
aviation safety.

II. Background

A. Statement of the Problem

    Currently, Sec.  43.3(g) and Appendix A, paragraph (c)(32) require
that updates to databases for Nav-Systems installed on aircraft
operated under parts 121, 125, 129, 133, 135, and 137 (``certificated
operations'') must be performed by qualified personnel. Nav-Systems
affected by this rulemaking could be easily updated using a simple
procedure that pilots can perform without special training or
specialized equipment. The requirement for qualified personnel to
perform the update is therefore no longer necessary to ensure the
update has been performed properly.
    A large percentage of aircraft used in certificated operations are
equipped with fully integrated Nav-Systems that rely on data stored in
ATC navigational databases. Data stored in a database serve various
navigational functions. Those functions include providing coordinates
for fixed points in the airspace or on the ground that are used for
basic en route navigation, complex departure and arrival navigation,
fuel planning, and precise vertical navigation. This data is updated by
uploading a current database to the Nav-System, which can be done by
inserting a data storage disc into a slot on a front-instrument panel
or pedestal-mounted Nav-System, similar to inserting a memory card into
a digital camera. Updates of navigation databases are typically
required every 28 days.
    The regulatory requirement that allows only authorized mechanics
and repair stations (hereafter referred to as ``qualified personnel'')
to upload the most current data imposes a burden on the system in terms
of workloads and demands on the National Airspace System (NAS). If the
database expires when the aircraft is at a location where qualified
personnel are not available to perform the update, the operator must:
(1) Operate the aircraft with an expired database under the minimum

equipment list (MEL) procedures, (2) reroute the aircraft to an
authorized repair station, or (3) transport an authorized mechanic to
the aircraft's location. The aircraft also can be flown with an expired
navigational database under Minimum Equipment List (MEL) procedures,
but doing so imposes more duties on the flightcrew and ATC. Each of
these options presents safety concerns and increased operational costs.
    In addition, each of these options is problematic because they can
increase the flightcrew's and ATC's workload when controlling the
affected aircraft. Further, they are costly to the operator. This is
particularly true for operations in remote areas. If the operator
decides to move the aircraft to a repair station, the increased
workload associated with rerouting the aircraft, for both flightcrew
and ATC, requires planning an alternative flight route. Similarly, if
the decision is to transport qualified personnel to the aircraft, the
operator must locate personnel and schedule a flight to the aircraft.
If the decision is to operate the aircraft with an expired database, in
accordance with applicable regulations and operations specifications,
among other tasks, the flightcrew must: (1) Verify fixes before
dispatch, (2) verify navigational aid status and suitability for the
flight route, and (3) advise ATC that published area navigational
(RNAV) procedures, RNAV standard instrument departures, and RNAV
airways cannot be used.
    RNAV terminal procedures authorizations and some RNAV route
authorizations require a current navigational database. Those
authorizations typically are denied to anyone operating with an expired
database. This is significant because use of RNAV routes and procedures
provide a safer, more efficient National Airspace System (NAS).
    Changes to the flightcrew's preflight procedures and to ATC duties
add to already heavy workloads. ATC's workload is increased because it
must assign alternate terminal RNAV procedures and other services to
the affected flightcrew. In both cases, the rate of error can be
increased either by pilot input of inaccurate data during verification,
or by errors in ATC assignments which may occur during redirection of
the flight. Both types of error have the potential to compromise
aviation safety.
    The FAA is committed to increasing aviation safety and creating a
more efficient NAS. To that end the FAA has targeted innovative
navigational solutions that rely on Nav-Systems, which in turn are
dependent on accurate and current databases. For instance, Required
Navigation Performance (RNP), an important program for enhancing safety
through establishing a high degree of precision air navigation, allows
for more efficient use of the airspace. In addition, RNP assists in
developing constant angle descent approaches, which increase safety
during approach and landing. RNP operations rely on equipment and
systems that depend on updateable databases for operational accuracy.
    The increasing use of Nav-Systems and the criticality of
maintaining current databases for RNP operations under NexGen require
that the two work seamlessly and impose no greater burden on the NAS
than necessary.
    We have tentatively determined that the burdens attendant to
compliance with current regulatory requirements for qualified personnel
to perform database updates may no longer be justified. Developments in
navigational system technology have made it possible for pilots to
perform updates properly without special training or equipment.
Therefore, a safety-related reason may no longer exist for continuing
to require that mechanics and repair stations perform updates for
modern Nav-Systems. Absent the safety concerns related to the
complexity of updating an older navigational system that served as the
impetus for the current requirements, there may no longer be reason to
prohibit pilots from performing updates.

B. History

    Before 1996, the regulations categorized the task of updating any
navigational system database as maintenance because these systems were
large, complex, and installed on large transport category aircraft. The
FAA required that qualified personnel perform the updates because doing
so required special training and specialized equipment. By 1996, a
second type of Nav-System was developed that was small, self-contained,
and easily accessible. The newer Nav-System was targeted for use on
general aviation aircraft because unlike older navigational systems,
the new Nav-Systems introduced simple updating procedures that enabled
any pilot to update a database without special training or equipment.
The FAA addressed this improvement by amending the regulations.
    In 1996, the FAA amended Sec.  43.3 and Appendix A of Title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations, part 43 (61 FR 19501, May 1, 1996). Among
other actions, the amendment allowed owners and operators of general
aviation aircraft to update easily updateable Nav-System databases.
However, while the amendment allowed GA pilots to perform updates to
Nav-Systems, it prohibited pilots of aircraft operated under parts 121,
129, and 135 from updating databases on the older navigational systems.
For these operations, the task of updating databases was categorized as
maintenance.
    Unlike the older systems, the FAA allowed pilots of smaller general
aviation aircraft to perform updates to Nav-System databases because
the systems were not similar to those installed on aircraft operated
under parts 121, 129, and 135. Newer Nav-Systems were self-contained,
easily accessible and updated, compact devices. Conversely,
navigational systems installed on aircraft operating under parts 121,
129, and 135 were more complex. Those Nav-Systems were frequently
composed of two hardware components. One was a central data storage/
processing unit (CPU), which was installed in a location remote from
the second piece of hardware. The other was the Control Display Unit
(CDU), which was installed in the cockpit. Updating the more complex
systems requires that qualified personnel use specialized equipment to
upload the new data into the CPU.
    Since then, the number of newer self-contained Nav-Systems
installed on most non-transport category aircraft has increased.
Updating a Nav-System database is as simple as inserting a memory card
into a digital camera, with automatic verification to the pilot that
the update has been successful occurring via display of the update's
revision number on the CDU.

III. Discussion of the Proposal

    The FAA proposes to amend Sec.  43.3 to allow pilots of aircraft
operated under parts 121, 125, 133, 135, and 137 (``certificated
operations'') to update Nav-System databases. The task of updating a
Nav-System is currently categorized as preventive maintenance under
part 43, Appendix A, paragraph (c)(32). As such, Sec.  43.3, which
prescribes who may perform maintenance, requires that it be performed
by a certificated mechanic or repair station unless that preventive
maintenance, as specifically enumerated in Appendix A, ``may be
performed by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under part 61 on
an aircraft owned or operated by that pilot which is not used under
part 121, 129, or 135 * * *'' (emphasis added).
    This proposal would extend authorization for pilots on all

certificated operations to perform Nav-System database updates. The FAA
has determined that the ease of successfully updating modern Nav-
Systems remains the same regardless of the regulatory part under which
the aircraft is operated.
    We are proposing to remove paragraph (c)(32) from part 43, Appendix
A, which will remove from the preventive maintenance category the task
of updating ``* * * self-contained front-instrument panel and pedestal-
mounted air traffic control (ATC) navigational software databases
(excluding those of automatic flight control systems, transponders, and
microwave frequency distance measuring equipment (DME)), provided no
disassembly of the unit is required and pertinent instructions are
provided.'' The effect of removing paragraph (c)(32) will be to allow
pilots to update Nav-System databases.
    Note that the regulatory text refers to the newer systems targeted
by this rulemaking as navigational systems. For purposes of discussion,
in this preamble, we have used the term ``navigational system'' to
refer to older systems, and ``Nav-System'' to refer to the newer
systems targeted by this rulemaking.
    The FAA has considered two alternatives to this proposed
rulemaking. One alternative was to continue to require that qualified
personnel perform updates to Nav-System databases installed on
certificated operations. The FAA has tentatively rejected this
alternative for three reasons. First, the original reasons for creating
the requirement appear to have been invalidated by technology. Second,
eliminating the existing requirements for qualified personnel to
perform the update will reduce pilot and ATC workloads and reduce the
likelihood that pilots will input inaccurate data into the Nav-System.
The cumulative effect of reduced workloads and elimination of data
errors ultimately would improve aviation safety. Third, the costs
imposed on operators to ensure compliance with the existing
requirements may no longer be justified now that special training and
equipment is not required, and safety would not be compromised by
allowing pilots to perform the update.
    The second alternative considered was continuing to use the
exemption process as need is demonstrated by operators to enable pilots
of aircraft not operated under part 91 to update Nav-System databases.
However, this approach would not reduce the numerous petitions for
exemption submitted for aircraft operations conducted under parts 121,
129, and 135, which would force the FAA to continue processing an
excessive number of exemptions with a limited workforce, thus requiring
the agency use valuable manpower for administrative purposes. Finally,
the cumulative effect of granting large numbers of petitions for
exemption from the same regulation for the same reason(s) would be the
equivalent of rulemaking by exemption.
    For the reasons cited above, the FAA has determined that amending
the regulations to allow pilots on any certificated aircraft equipped
with a specified Nav-System to update databases would improve aviation
safety, would be economically beneficial to operators, and would enable
the FAA to use manpower in areas of greater need.

IV. Regulatory Notices and Analyses

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires
that the FAA consider the impact of paperwork and other information
collection burdens imposed on the public. The FAA has determined that
there would be no new requirement for information collection associated
with this proposed rule.

International Compatibility

    In keeping with U.S. obligations under the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, it is FAA policy to comply with
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and
Recommended Practices to the maximum extent practicable. The FAA has
reviewed the corresponding ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and
has identified no differences with these regulations.

Regulatory Evaluation, Regulatory Flexibility Determination,
International Trade Impact Assessment, and Unfunded Mandates Assessment

    Changes to Federal regulations must undergo several economic
analyses. First, Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct that each
Federal agency shall propose or adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned
determination that the benefits of the intended regulation justify its
costs. Second, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354)
requires agencies to analyze the economic impact of regulatory changes
on small entities. Third, the Trade Agreements Act (Pub. L. 96-39)
prohibits agencies from setting standards that create unnecessary
obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. In developing
U.S. standards, this Trade Act requires agencies to consider
international standards and, where appropriate, that they be the basis
of U.S. standards. Fourth, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies to prepare a written assessment of
the costs, benefits, and other effects of proposed or final rules that
include a federal mandate likely to result in the expenditure by state,
local, or Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private
sector, of $100 million or more annually (adjusted for inflation with
base year of 1995). This portion of the preamble summarizes the FAA's
analysis of the economic impacts of this proposed rule.
    In conducting these analyses, FAA has determined that this proposed
rule: (1) Has benefits that justify its costs, (2) is not an
economically ``significant regulatory action'' as defined in section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, (3) is not ``significant'' as defined in
DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures, (4) would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities,
(5) would not create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of
the United States, and (6) would not impose an unfunded mandate on
state, local, or Tribal governments, or on the private sector by
exceeding the threshold identified above.
    Department of Transportation Order DOT 2100.5 prescribes policies
and procedures for simplification, analysis, and review of regulations.
If the expected cost impact is so minimal that a proposed or final rule
does not warrant a full evaluation, this order allows that a statement
to that effect and the basis for it to be included in the preamble if a
full regulatory evaluation of the cost and benefits is not prepared.
Such a determination has been made for this proposed rule. The
reasoning for this determination follows:
    The proposed rule would reduce costs to certificated operators by
allowing their pilots to update databases for self-contained navigation
systems installed either in the front panel or pedestal-mounted in the
cockpit. Allowing pilots to perform the updates would occasionally save
the operator the expense of either a positioning flight to a repair
station or transporting a certificated mechanic to the aircraft to
perform the database update.
    The FAA has, therefore, determined that this proposed rule is not a
``significant regulatory action'' as defined in section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, and this proposed rule is not ``significant'' as
defined in DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures.

Total Estimated Benefits and Costs of This Final Rule
    There would be two general benefits from this proposed rule. The
primary benefit would be that affected aircraft operators would no
longer operate aircraft without the most current navigational data. As
previously discussed, the use of Nav-Systems improves safety by
providing the pilot with accurate navigational information, by
increasing access to airports under less than optimal flight
conditions, by increasing workforce efficiency and by encouraging a
more efficient use of the navigable airspace system. Nav-System
database software is updated every 28 days, a recurring task that
cannot always be accomplished within the prescribed timeframe due to
the unavailability of qualified personnel. Increasing airspace
congestion as well as the increasing number of non-Part 91 aircraft
that are equipped with Nav-Systems magnifies the importance for Nav-
Systems to be operating with the most current data. Further, the FAA
knows of no accidents or incidents attributable to pilot error when
part 91 pilots updated navigational database software.
    The second benefit would be potential cost savings. Allowing pilots
to update Nav-System databases for aircraft used on certificated
operations would eliminate costs associated with positioning flights to
a repair station or transporting a certificated mechanic to the
aircraft. Estimates from an industry source indicate that the cost of a
single positioning flight could range between $1,000 and $2,500 and
that, depending upon the circumstances, the cost to transport a
certified mechanic to an aircraft are similar. The FAA does not have an
estimate of the number of times an aircraft with an expiring database
would require one of these actions to occur. As such, the FAA cannot
estimate a total potential cost-savings from this proposed rule because
the annual savings would depend upon how often these aircraft encounter
expired database conditions and whether the aircraft is flown to a
repair station or whether a mechanic is transported to the aircraft.
    The FAA requests comments on the number of positioning flights
conducted annually for the purpose of updating a database and the
average cost of such a flight, or, alternatively, the costs of
transporting mechanics to the aircraft. Further, for those situations
where the aircraft is operated with an expired database, an estimate of
pilot time expended manually checking database information for
accuracy.
    This proposed rule is cost-relieving because an operator would be
able to choose a pilot or a mechanic to upload data into navigational
systems, whereas today, only a certificated mechanic or a repair
station can perform the upload.
Who is potentially affected by this rule?
    This proposed rule would affect all operators of certificated
aircraft equipped with self-contained, front-instrument panel or
pedestal-mounted navigational equipment. Large transport category
airplanes generally operated under Part 121 and manufactured by Boeing,
Airbus, McDonnell-Douglas, Bombardier, and Embraer are equipped with
larger and more sophisticated navigational systems that would not be
affected by the proposed rulemaking. Based on a preliminary review, the
FAA has determined that there are no aircraft currently operated under
parts 121 and 129 that are equipped with the Nav-Systems targeted by
this rulemaking. We request comments on this determination.
    The avionics equipment for many smaller aircraft used in part 135
operations are in self-contained, front-instrument panel or pedestal-
mounted units. However, this is optional equipment, and older aircraft
may not have it. Many of these aircraft are operated under part 91, and
pilots operating under part 91 are currently allowed to upload these
software updates in these aircraft.
Assumptions and Sources of Information
    The primary sources of information were a part 135 operator that
would be affected by the proposed rule and an aircraft electronics
association representative.
Costs of This Proposed Rule
    The FAA has preliminarily determined that there would be minimal
costs imposed by the proposed rule because it would simply allow a
pilot to upload the current Nav-System database that currently must be
performed by a certificated mechanic or in a repair station. Thus,
instead of having to call out a certificated mechanic or repair
station, or even fly the aircraft to a certificated mechanic or repair
station, the pilot could perform the update before the next flight.
Time spent by the pilot uploading the current database software and
completing the required records would be part of the pilot's flight
duty time for which the pilot would not receive additional
compensation.
    Although the pilot would need to complete the paperwork
demonstrating that the update had been performed, without the rule
change, a certificated mechanic or repair station would still be
required to complete the same paperwork.
    However, the FAA anticipates that the majority of these updates
would continue to be completed by a certificated mechanic or repair
station as part of the standard maintenance that the aircraft would
undergo.
Benefits of This Proposed Rule
    The Nav-System databases must be updated every 28 days. For certain
part 135 operators, there may be situations when the aircraft is being
operated in remote areas and may not be scheduled to return to the home
base for several days. Under those circumstances and the current rule,
the part 135 operator would either have to make a positioning flight to
the home base or to a repair station or transport a certificated
mechanic to the aircraft. Estimates from an industry source indicate
that the cost of a single positioning flight could range between $1,000
and $2,500 and that, depending upon the circumstances, the cost to
transport a certified mechanic to an aircraft are similar.

Regulatory Flexibility Determination

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) (RFA)
establishes ``as a principle of regulatory issuance that agencies shall
endeavor, consistent with the objectives of the rule and of applicable
statutes, to fit regulatory and informational requirements to the scale
of the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions
subject to regulation. To achieve this principle, agencies are required
to solicit and consider flexible regulatory proposals and to explain
the rationale for their actions to assure that such proposals are given
serious consideration.'' The RFA covers a wide-range of small entities,
including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and small
governmental jurisdictions.
    Agencies must perform a review to determine whether a proposed rule
would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities. If the agency determines that it would, the agency must
prepare an initial regulatory flexibility analysis as described in the
RFA. However, if an agency determines that a proposed rule is not
expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities, section 605(b) of the RFA provides that the head of
the agency may so certify and a regulatory flexibility analysis is not
required. The certification must include a statement providing the
factual basis for this

determination, and the reasoning should be clear.
    The net effect of this proposed rule would be to provide regulatory
cost relief. As this proposed rule would reduce costs for small
entities, the FAA certifies that this proposed rule would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

International Trade Impact Assessment

    The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the
Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465), prohibits Federal
agencies from establishing standards or engaging in related activities
that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United
States. Pursuant to these Acts, the establishment of standards is not
considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign commerce of the
United States, so long as the standard has a legitimate domestic
objective, such as protection of safety, and does not operate in a
manner that excludes imports that meet this objective. The statute also
requires consideration of international standards and, where
appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards. We assessed the
potential effect of this proposed rule and determined that it would not
constitute an obstacle to the foreign commerce of the United States,
and, thus, is consistent with the Trade Assessments Act.

Unfunded Mandates Assessment

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-
4) requires each Federal agency to prepare a written statement
assessing the effects of any Federal mandate in a proposed or final
agency rule that may result in an expenditure of $100 million or more
(adjusted annually for inflation with the base year 1995) in any one
year by state, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by
the private sector; such a mandate is deemed to be a ``significant
regulatory action.'' The FAA currently uses an inflation-adjusted value
of $140.8 million in lieu of $100 million. This proposed rule does not
contain such a mandate; therefore, the requirements of Title II do not
apply to this proposal.

Environmental Analysis

    FAA Order 1050.1E identifies FAA actions that are categorically
excluded from preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. The FAA has
determined this rulemaking action qualifies for the categorical
exclusion identified in paragraph 312(f) of the Order and involves no
extraordinary circumstances.

Executive Order 13132, Federalism

    The FAA has analyzed this proposed rule under the principles and
criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. The agency has
determined that this action would not have a substantial direct effect
on the States, or the relationship between the Federal Government and
the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among
the various levels of government, and, therefore, would not have
Federalism implications.

Executive Order 13211, Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    The FAA analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use (May 18, 2001). The agency has determined that it
would not be a ``significant energy action'' under the executive order
and would not be likely to have a significant adverse effect on the
supply, distribution, or use of energy.

VI. Additional Information

A. Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The agency
also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy,
or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the proposals in
this document. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion
of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and
include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain
duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written
comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should
submit only one time.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel about this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The agency may change this proposal in
light of the comments it receives.
    Proprietary or Confidential Business Information: Commenters should
not file proprietary or confidential business information in the
docket. Such information must be sent or delivered directly to the
person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this document, and marked as proprietary or confidential. If submitting
information on a disc or Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM), mark
the outside of the disc or CD-ROM, and identify electronically within
the disc or CD-ROM the specific information that is proprietary or
confidential.
    Under 14 CFR 11.35(b), if the FAA is aware of proprietary
information filed with a comment, the agency does not place it in the
docket. It is held in a separate file to which the public does not have
access, and the FAA places a note in the docket that it has received
it. If the FAA receives a request to examine or copy this information,
it treats it as any other request under the Freedom of Information Act
(5 U.S.C. 552). The FAA processes such a request under Department of
Transportation procedures found in 49 CFR part 7.

B. Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the
Internet by--
    1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov);
    2. Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies; or
    3. Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this
rulemaking.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing this proposed rule,
including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from
the Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item
(1) above.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 43

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration

proposes to amend part 43 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, as
follows:

PART 43--MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND
ALTERATION

    1. The authority citation for part 43 continues to read as follows:

     Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44703, 44705,
44707, 44711, 44713, 44717, 44725.

    2. Amend Sec.  43.3 by adding paragraph (k) to read as follows:

Sec.  43.3  Persons authorized to perform maintenance, preventive
maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations.

* * * * *
    (k) The holder of a pilot certificate issued under part 61 of this
chapter may perform updating of self-contained, front-instrument panel-
mounted and pedestal-mounted air traffic control (ATC) navigational
system databases (excluding those of automatic flight control systems,
transponders, and microwave frequency distance measuring equipment
(DME), and any updates that affect system operating software)
provided--
    (1) No disassembly of the unit is required;
    (2) The pilot has written procedures available to perform and
evaluate the accomplishment of the task; and
    (3) The database is contained in a field-loadable configuration and
imaged on a medium, such as a Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM),
Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM), or other non-
volatile memory that contains database files that are non-corruptible
upon loading, and where integrity of the load can be assured and
verified by the pilot upon completing the loading sequences.
    (4) Records of when such database uploads have occurred, the
revision number of the software, and who performed the upload must be
maintained.
    (5) The data to be uploaded must not contain system operating
software revisions.

Appendix A to Part 43 [Amended]

    3. Amend Appendix A to part 43 by removing paragraph (c)(32).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31, 2011.
John W. McGraw,
Deputy Director, Flights Standards Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-27036 Filed 10-18-11; 8:45 am]
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July 20, 2004 MEMORANDUM From: William H. Maxwell CG/ ESD ( C439 01)

To: Utility MACT Project Files Subject: Meeting with Institute of Clean Air Companies ( ICAC), July 20, 2004 Attendees EPA: Michael O. Leavitt Steve Johnson Jeffrey Holmstead Jessica Furey Rob Brenner Frank Princiotta Ann Johnson Sue Stendebach Cynthia Bergman Stephanie Daigle Don Zinger Amy Farrell Sikander Kahn Ravi Srivastava Ellen Brown Robert Wayland Bill Maxwell Drew Nelson Chet France Rich McKeown Peter Nagelhout Chet Thompson Institute of Clean Air Companies Dave Foerter, ICAC Chad Whiteman, ICAC Bob Hilton, Alstom Power Mike Durham, ADA ES Fred Nauer, Cormatech John Venners, KFx Discussion At the meeting, the separately docketed presentation materials were discussed.


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26082-26083]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11662]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

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

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Number: PR17-44-000.
    Applicants: Hope Gas, Inc.
    Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b),(e)+(g): HGI--Trade Name

Amendment to be effective 5/16/2017; Filing Type: 1300.
    Filed Date: 5/23/17.
    Accession Number:<PHONE_NUMBER>73.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/13/17.
    284.123(g) Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/24/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-754-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC.
    Description: Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC submits tariff
filing per 154.204: Tariff Update Filing May 2017 to be effective 7/1/
2017.
    Filed Date: 05/23/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170523-5038.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-755-000.
    Applicants: White River Hub, LLC.
    Description: Annual Report of Fuel Gas Reimbursement Percentage for
2017 of White River Hub, LLC.
    Filed Date: 05/23/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170523-5125.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-756-000.
    Applicants: Questar Southern Trails Pipeline Company.
    Description: Annual Report of Fuel Gas Reimbursement Percentage for
2017 of Questar Southern Trails Pipeline Company.
    Filed Date: 05/23/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170523-5126.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-757-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. submits tariff
filing per 154.204: 05/23/17 Negotiated Rates--Sequent Energy
Management (HUB) 3075-89 to be effective 5/23/2017.
    Filed Date: 05/23/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170523-5143.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-758-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. submits tariff
filing per 154.204: 05/23/17 Negotiated Rates--Mercuria Energy America,
Inc. (HUB) 7540-89 to be effective 5/23/2017.
    Filed Date: 05/23/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170523-5144.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-759-000.
    Applicants: Elba Express Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Elba Express Company, L.L.C. submits tariff filing per
154.203: Annual Cashout True-up 2017.
    Filed Date: 05/24/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170524-5049.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-760-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Description: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. submits tariff
filing per 154.601: Negotiated Rate Agreement Update (APS June 2017) to
be effective 6/1/2017 under.
    Filed Date: 05/24/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170524-5088.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-761-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company,
    Description: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC submits
tariff filing per 154.403: Rate Schedules LSS and SS-2 Tracker--Eff.
06/01/2017 to be effective 6/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 05/24/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170524-5151.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-762-000.
    Applicants: Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, L.
    Description: Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC submits
tariff filing per 154.204: TIGT PAWS FILING to be effective 7/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 05/24/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170524-5175.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-763-000.
    Applicants: Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, L.
    Description: Penalty Charge Reconciliation Filing of Tallgrass
Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Filed Date: 05/24/2017.
    Accession Number: 20170524-5204.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 05, 2017.

    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 Sec.  385.214) on or
before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified date(s). Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: May 30, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-11662 Filed 6-5-17; 8:45 am]
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ACCOUNT COMPANY PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0300O ACACIA NATURAL GAS CORP PC0300O ACACIA NATURAL GAS CORP PC0300O ACACIA NATURAL GAS CORP PC0300O ACACIA NATURAL GAS CORP PC0300O ACACIA NATURAL GAS CORP KB0050S TXU FUEL COMPANY KB0050S TXU FUEL COMPANY PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP PC0013U ENBRIDGE GATHERING ( NORTH TEXAS) LP DB4707Q MCCOMMAS LFG PORCESSING PARTNERS LP SITE COUNTY FIN SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER C 301B SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER C 301A I20 COMPRESSOR STATION PARKER E 02 I20 COMPRESSOR STATION PARKER E 01 I20 COMPRESSOR STATION PARKER E 05 I20 COMPRESSOR STATION PARKER E 04 I20 COMPRESSOR STATION PARKER E 03 WILLS POINT COMPRESSR STN KAUFMAN WP EO1 WILLS POINT COMPRESSR STN KAUFMAN WP EO2 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER 1003 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER CCOMP 1 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER CCOMP 2 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER MLCOMP 1 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER MLCOMP 2 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER MLCOMP 3 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER W COMP 1 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER WCOMP 2 SPRINGTOWN GAS PLANT PARKER WCOMP 3 MCCOMMAS BLUFF LFG PROCESSING FACILITY DALLAS COMP FACILITY_ NAME PROFILE GROUP ENGINE_ RATING_( HP) INLET & REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR " B" I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 2400 INLET & REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR " A" I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 2400 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 749 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 2225 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 748 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 2225 CATERPILLAR 3612 TALE ( 826) I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 3335 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 751 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 2225 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 750 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 2225 COMPRESSOR / ENGINE UNIT # 1 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 900 COMPRESSOR UNIT # 2 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 900 GAS COMPRESSOR I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 2,250 COOPER COMPRESSOR # 1 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 500 COOPER COMPRESSOR # 2 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 500 MAINLINE COMPRESSOR # 1 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 600 MAINLINE COMPRESSOR # 2 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 660 MAINLINE COMPRESSOR # 3 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 1,320 WHITE COMPRESSOR # 1 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 800 WHITE COMPRESSOR # 2 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 800 WHITE COMPRESSOR # 3 I. C. ENGINE COMBUSTN 800 COMPRESSOR ENGINE COMBUSTN I. C. ENGINE 2350 SCC DESCRIPTION DETERMINATION 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20200254 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE LEAN BURN V 20200254 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE LEAN BURN V 20200254 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE LEAN BURN V 20200254 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE LEAN BURN V 20200254 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE LEAN BURN V 20200252 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 2 CYCLE LEAN BURN V 20200252 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 2 CYCLE LEAN BURN V 20200252 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 2 CYCLE LEAN BURN O 20200252 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 2 CYCLE LEAN BURN O 20200252 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 2 CYCLE LEAN BURN O 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20200253 INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS 4 CYCLE RICH BURN O 20100802 ELECTRIC GENERATNLANDFILL GAS RECIPROCATING LEAN BURN V TPY O3_ SEASON ACTIVITY BEF SEF UNITS Credit % reduction 333.538 1822.8008 20688000 13.98 2 gm/ hp hr 273.19 85.69 291.864 1576.9901 20481600 12.94 2 gm/ hp hr 246.99 84.54 12.2197 0 11085712 1 2 gm/ hp hr 0.00 12.717 0 11536862 1 2 gm/ hp hr 0.00 5.9774 32.756 5422697 1 2 gm/ hp hr 0.00 13.8845 0 12596018 1 2 gm/ hp hr 0.00 12.4816 0 16176154 0.7 2 gm/ hp hr 0.00 18.6812 188.6703 847379 20 2 gm/ hp hr 16.81 90.00 19.9443 198.9899 904673 20 2 gm/ hp hr 17.95 90.00 0 0 0 6.8 2 gm/ hp hr 0.00 70.59 13.5544 92.1482 2504389 4.91 2 gm/ hp hr 8.03 59.27 9.49 6.0395 1395353 6.17 2 gm/ hp hr 6.41 67.59 17.3677 165.7735 2170245 7.26 2 gm/ hp hr 12.58 72.45 11.0703 88.9176 1090443 9.21 2 gm/ hp hr 8.67 78.28 43.7774 325.0965 6835604 5.81 2 gm/ hp hr 28.71 65.58 28.0499 151.9282 2272042 11.2 2 gm/ hp hr 23.04 82.14 24.0467 152.3356 1759288 12.4 2 gm/ hp hr 20.17 83.87 31.5564 233.6712 9606700 2.98 2 gm/ hp hr 10.38 32.89 19.86 157.1855 4003776 4.5 2 gm/ hp hr 11.03 55.56 total reductions in TPY 683.971449 53.60 total reductions in tpd 1.873894381 Lean or Rich l l l l l l l l l l l l r r l r r r l


[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 165 (Tuesday, August 26, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50984-50985]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Special Permit Applications

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

ACTION: Notice of actions on Special Permit Applications.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of
Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107,
Subpart B), notice is hereby given of the actions on special permits
applications in (July to July 2014). The mode of transportation
involved are identified by a number in the ``Nature of Application''
portion of the table below as follows: 1--Motor vehicle, 2--Rail
freight, 3--Cargo vessel, 4--Cargo aircraft only, 5--Passenger-carrying
aircraft. Application numbers prefixed by the letters EE represent
applications for Emergency Special Permits. It should be noted that
some of the sections cited were those in effect at the time certain
special permits were issued.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 14, 2014.
Donald Burger,
Chief, Special Permits and Approvals Branch.

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                                                     Nature of special,
     S.P No.         Applicant      Regulation(s)      permit thereof
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                   Modification Special Permit Granted
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15558-M.........  3M Company, St.  49 CFR 173.212,  To modify the
                   Paul, MN.        172.301(a) and   special permit to
                                    (c).             authorize the use
                                                     of non-
                                                     specification
                                                     stainless steel
                                                     portable tanks.
10869-M.........  Norris Cylinder  49 CFR           To modify the
                   Company          173.301(a),      special permit to
                   Longview, TX.    173.302a,        revise the
                                    180.205(c),      referenced
                                    (f) and (g),     drawings.
                                    and 180.2015.
15869-M.........  Mercedes-Benz    49 CFR 172.102,  To modify the the
                   USA, LLC         Special          special permit to
                   (MBUSA)          provision A54.   authorize
                   Montvale, NJ.                     additional battery
                                                     types.
11911-M.........  Transfer Flow,   49 CFR           To modify the
                   Inc. Chico, CA.  177.834(h),      special permit to
                                    and              authorize design
                                    178.700(c)(1).   flexibility in lieu
                                                     of modifying the
                                                     special permit for
                                                     each design change.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       New Special Permit Granted
------------------------------------------------------------------------
16046-N.........  Rohm and Haas    49 CFR 173.3,    To authorize the
                   Electronic       173.181, and     transportation in
                   Materials,       173.187.         commerce of a
                   LLC, North                        damaged cylinder
                   Andover, MA.                      containing Division
                                                     4.3 and/or 4.2
                                                     materials in a
                                                     salvage cylinder.
                                                     (modes 1, 2, 3)
16109-N.........  CST              49 CFR           To authorize the
                   Enterprises,     173.304a(d)(3)   transportation in
                   LLC, dba         (ii).            comerce of certain
                   Colibri Group,                    non-DOT
                   New York, NY.                     specification non-
                                                     refillable inside
                                                     containers similar
                                                     to a DOT 2P
                                                     containing certain
                                                     Division 2.1 gases
                                                     which are not
                                                     subject to the hot
                                                     water bath test and
                                                     which are not
                                                     fitted with a
                                                     pressure relief
                                                     device. (modes 1,
                                                     2, 3)
16111-N.........  Allen Institute  49 CFR           To authorize the
                   for Brain        173.24(b)(1).    transportation in
                   Science,                          commerce of living
                   Seattle, WA.                      human brain tissue
                                                     continuously fed by
                                                     oxidizing
                                                     compressed gas.
                                                     (mode 1)
16175-N.........  National         49 CFR 173.56,   To authorize the
                   Aeronautics      173.302a and     transportation in
                   and Space        173.304a.        commerce of a
                   Administration                    Division 1.4S
                   (NASA)                            explosive without
                   Washington, DC.                   an EX
                                                     classification
                                                     approval and carbon
                                                     dioxide in a non-
                                                     DOT specification
                                                     cylinder. (modes 1,
                                                     4)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Emergency Special Permit Granted
------------------------------------------------------------------------
16186-N.........  Veolia ES        49 CFR Part 173  To authorize the one-
                   Technical                         way transportation
                   Solutions,                        in commerce by
                   L.L.C.                            motor vehicle
                   Flanders, NJ.                     certain hazardous
                                                     materials in
                                                     alternative
                                                     packaging. (mode 1)
16200-N.........  Olympus          49 CFR 172.101,  To authorize the
                   Trading, Inc.,   172.204(c)(3),   transportation in
                   Springfield,     173.27,;         commerce of Class
                   VA.              175.30(a)(1),    1.2 explosives, by
                                    175.320.         cargo aircraft
                                                     only, which is
                                                     otherwise forbidden
                                                     by the regulations.
                                                     (mode 4)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      New Special Permit Withdrawn
------------------------------------------------------------------------
16149-N.........  Reclamation      49 CFR           To authorize the
                   Technologies,    171.23(a)(4)     transportation in
                   Inc. dba, A-     and 173.304a.    commerce of certain
                   Gas Remtec                        non-DOT
                   Bowling Green,                    specification
                   OH.                               cylinders
                                                     containing
                                                     refrigerant gas for
                                                     recovery and
                                                     disposal. (modes 1,
                                                     3)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Emergency Special Permit Withdrawn
------------------------------------------------------------------------
16207-N.........  Amerex           49 CFR           To authorize a
                   Trussville, AL.  173.304a(2),     maximum fill
                                    173.309(a)(3).   density of 68% for
                                                     carbon dioxide fire
                                                     extinguishers.
                                                     (modes 1, 2)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
13207-M.........    Request by Hemco Fabrication & Services Midland, TX
                       July 16, 2014. To modify the special permit to
                        authorize additional portable tanks for the
                        transportation in commerce of sulfuric acid.
16116-N.........   Request by Commercial Body & Rigging Dallas, TX July
                      16, 2014. To authorize the manufacture, marking,
                     sale, and use of non-DOT specification containers,
                      manifolded together within a frame and securely
                   mounted on a truck chassis, for the transportation in
                       commerce of Class 3, Division 6.1, and Class 8
                                         materials.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Kathy Kaufman/RTP/USEPA/US

05/16/2008 02:21 PM

To

"King, Heidi R."<EMAIL_ADDRESS> cc

Charles Fulcher/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Lydia Wegman/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Neal Fann/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Ron Evans/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Tricia Crabtree/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA

Subject

RE: Right back atcha

Heidi -- I left you a voicemail about two other points on your table specifically:

1- Displaying two tables instead of one, so we can show the two different discount rates, 3% as well as 7%.

2-Also, we'd like to add a footnote clarifying the dollar ranges in your table, noting that they cut across all the alternative standards, from 0.05 to 0.5.

Thanks.

-- Kathy

Kathy Kaufman

EPA/OAQPS Mail Code C539-03

Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Phone<PHONE_NUMBER>

Fax<PHONE_NUMBER>

"King, Heidi R."<EMAIL_ADDRESS> 05/16/2008 01:35 PM

To

Neal Fann/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Kathy Kaufman/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA

cc

Lydia Wegman/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Ron Evans/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Tricia Crabtree/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Charles Fulcher/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA

Subject

RE: Right back atcha

It works for me!  For the reader, I think this makes it much easier to

digest the analysis in context.

Great; thank you everyone

Heidi

-----Original Message-----

From<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 1:32 PM

To<EMAIL_ADDRESS> Cc: King, Heidi R<EMAIL_ADDRESS> <EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS> <EMAIL_ADDRESS> Subject: Re: Right back atcha

Heidi,

I modified the table slightly to better characterize the fact that we

did not project background blood lead levels to 2020. Let me know what

you think.

Thanks,

Neal

(See attached file: Heidi's language_nlf.doc)

_________________________________

Neal Fann

USEPA

Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards

Air Benefit and Cost Group

C439-02

RTP, NC 27711

voice:<PHONE_NUMBER>

fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>

             Kathy

             Kaufman/RTP/USEP

             A/US                                                    To

                                      "King, Heidi R."

             05/16/2008 12:14<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

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                                      Neal Fann/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Ron

                                      Evans/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Lydia

                                      Wegman/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Tricia

                                      Crabtree/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA

                                                                Subject

                                      Right back atcha(Document link:

                                      Neal Fann)

[attachment "Heidi's language.doc" deleted by Neal Fann/RTP/USEPA/US]

Heidi -- we need Neal to check the benefits numbers in the table, but

here's our collective revision.

Thanks.

-- Kathy

Kathy Kaufman

EPA/OAQPS Mail Code C539-03

Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Phone<PHONE_NUMBER>

Fax<PHONE_NUMBER>

             "King, Heidi R."

             <Heidi_R._King@o

             mb.eop.gov>                                             To

                                      Kathy Kaufman/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA,

             05/16/2008 11:03         Ron Evans/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA, Neal

             AM                       Fann/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA

                                                                     cc

                                                                Subject

Ok, EPA, now it's your turn to comment on my writing J

These sentences for the most part are taken from Chap 5 and 6 - and the

table is what I understood on the ph this morning.

I hope no surprises !!

Kathy and I spoke about inserting this at front of Exec Summ and also

Chap 1 - we could then perhaps delete similar language that appears in

later paragraphs (at the very least "sweep" to make sure

characterization is consistent, for example on decision whether to use

"welfare" wording)

Thanks for working on this with me --

heidi[attachment "This Regulatory Impact Analysis.doc" deleted by Neal

Fann/RTP/USEPA/US]