[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 108 (Friday, June 5, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32063-32066]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13342]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1422; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-125-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-18-26,
for certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. AD 98-18-26 currently
requires repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking of the front
spar vertical stringers on the wings; and repair, if necessary. Since
we issued AD 98-18-26, we have received reports that indicate new
repetitive inspections having new thresholds and intervals are needed
and that additional work is needed to accomplish the inspections on
airplanes on which a previous modification has been accomplished. This
proposed AD would require repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections for cracking of the radius of the front spar vertical
stringers and the horizontal floor beam on frame 36, and a rototest
inspection for cracking of the fastener holes of the front spar
vertical stringers on frame 36, and repair if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the front
spar vertical stringers on the wings, which could result in the reduced
structural integrity of the airframe.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 20, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1422; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday,

except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1422;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-125-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On August 28, 1998, we issued AD 98-18-26, Amendment 39-10742 (63
FR 47423, September 8, 1998). AD 98-18-26 requires repetitive
inspections to detect fatigue cracking of the front spar vertical
stringers on the wings, which could result in the reduced structural
integrity of the airframe on certain Airbus Model A320 series
airplanes. AD 98-18-26 contains a modification that provides a
terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements.
    Since we issued AD 98-18-26, Amendment 39-10742 (63 FR 47423,
September 8, 1998), we have received reports that indicate new
repetitive inspections having new thresholds and intervals are needed
and that additional work is needed to accomplish the inspections on
airplanes where shims were installed under the heads of 2 fasteners at
the top end of the front spar vertical stringers using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-57-1017, dated September 3, 1991; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-57-1017, Revision 01, dated March 17, 1997, or on which
modification 21290P1546 was accomplished during production.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0069, dated March 19, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Airbus Model
A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During center fuselage certification full scale fatigue test,
cracks were found on the front vertical stringer at frame 36.
Analysis of these findings indicated that a number of in-service
aeroplanes could be similarly affected.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
crack propagation and consequent deterioration of the structural
integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, [Directorate General
for Civil Aviation] DGAC France AD 97-311-105 [which corresponds to
FAA AD 98-18-26, Amendment 39-10742 (63 FR 47423, September 8,
1998)] was issued to require repetitive [HFEC] inspections [for
cracking] in accordance with the instruction of Airbus Service
Bulletin (SB) A320-57-1016. At the same time, the modification
provided by Airbus SB A320-57-1017 was considered to be terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required by DGAC France AD 97-
311-105.
    Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, and following new analysis,
modification per Airbus SB A320-57-1017 is no longer considered to
be terminating action for the repetitive inspections as required by
DGAC France AD 97-311-105.
    Aeroplanes with [manufacturer serial number] MSN 0080 up to 0155
inclusive have been delivered with the addition of a 5 [millimeter]
mm thick light alloy shim under the heads of 2 fasteners at the top
end of the front spar vertical stringers (Airbus modification
21290P1546, which is the production line equivalent to in-service
modification through Airbus SB A320-57-1017). From MSN 0156 and
higher, all aeroplanes are delivered with vertical stiffeners of the
forward wing spar upper end with stiffener cap thickness increased
from 4 to 6 mm (Airbus modification 21290P1547).
    Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued SB A320-57-1178 to
introduce new repetitive inspections with new thresholds and
intervals.
    For the reasons described above, DGAC France AD 97-311-105 is
superseded and this [EASA] AD requires the repetitive inspections at
new thresholds and intervals.
    After EASA issued [proposed airworthiness directive] PAD 14-021,
it was discovered that additional work [HFEC inspections for
cracking of the radius of spar vertical stringers and horizontal
beam in the center fuselage of frame 36, and a rototest inspection
for cracking of the fastener holes of the spar vertical stringers
radius on Frame 36 and repair if necessary], to be included in
Revision 01 of Airbus SB A320-57-1178, is required to accomplish the
inspections. This Final [EASA] AD has been amended accordingly.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1422.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-57-1178, Revision 01,
including Appendix 01, dated May 28, 2014. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting the radius of the front spar
vertical stringers and the horizontal floor beam on frame 36 for
cracking. The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information

    Although EASA AD 2014-0069, dated March 19, 2014, specifies to
accomplish an HFEC inspection for cracking of the vertical stiffeners
radius, this proposed AD would require accomplishing an HFEC inspection
for cracking of the radius of the front spar vertical stringers, since
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1178, Revision 01, Appendix 01, dated
May 28, 2014, specifies the inspection is of the front spar vertical
stringers.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 17 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 24 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor

rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $34,680, or $2,040 per
product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 49 work-hours and require parts costing $1,210, for a cost
of $5,375 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this action.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
98-18-26, Amendment 39-10742 (63 FR 47423, September 8, 1998), and
adding the following new AD:

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-1422; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-
125-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 20, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 98-18-26, Amendment 39-10742 (63 FR 47423,
September 8, 1998).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231
airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers
0001 through 0155 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by cracks found on the front vertical
stringer at frame 36. This AD was also prompted by reports that
indicate new repetitive inspections having new thresholds and
intervals are needed and that additional work is needed to
accomplish the inspections on airplanes on which a previous
modification has been accomplished. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct fatigue cracking of the front spar vertical stringers on
the wings, which could result in the reduced structural integrity of
the airframe.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspections

    Within the applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs
(h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD, do a high frequency eddy current
(HFEC) inspection for cracking of the radius of the front spar
vertical stringers and the horizontal floor beam on frame 36, and do
a rototest inspection for cracking of the fastener holes of the
front spar vertical stringers on frame 36, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1178,
Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated May 28, 2014. Repeat the
inspections thereafter at the compliance times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) For Configuration 1 airplanes identified in paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD: At intervals not to exceed 8,800 flight cycles or 17,700
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
    (2) For Configuration 2, 3, and 4 airplanes identified in
paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(4) of this AD: At intervals not to
exceed 24,900 flight cycles or 49,800 flight hours, whichever occurs
first.

(h) Compliance Times for Initial Inspections Required by Paragraph (g)
of This AD

    Do the initial inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD
within the applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs
(h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD.
    (1) For Configuration 1 airplanes, having manufacturer serial
number (MSN) 0001 though MSN 0079 inclusive, on which the
modification specified by Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1017,
dated September 3, 1991; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1017,
Revision 01, dated March 17, 1997, has not been accomplished: At the
later of the times specified by paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through
(h)(1)(iii) of this AD:
    (i) The later of the times specified by paragraphs (h)(1)(i)(A)
and (h)(1)(i)(B) of this AD:
    (A) Within 24,000 flight cycles or 48,000 flight hours,
whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.
    (B) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (ii) Within 8,800 flight cycles or 17,700 flight hours,
whichever occurs first, since the last inspection specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1016 was accomplished.
    (iii) Within 850 flight cycles or 1,700 flight hours, whichever
occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, without exceeding
14,000 flight cycles after the last inspection specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-57-1016 was accomplished.
    (2) For Configuration 2 airplanes, having MSN 0001 to 0079
inclusive, on which the actions specified by Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-57-1016, have not been done prior to accomplishing the actions
specified by Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1017, dated September
3, 1991; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1017, Revision 01, dated
March 17, 1997: At the later of the times specified by paragraphs
(h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD:
    (i) Within 8,800 flight cycles or 17,700 flight hours, whichever
occurs first, since the modification specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-57-1017, dated September 3, 1991; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-57-1017, Revision 01, dated December 6, 1995, was
accomplished.
    (ii) Within 850 flight cycles or 1,700 flight hours, whichever
occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.
    (3) For Configuration 3 airplanes, having MSN 0001 to 0079
inclusive, on which the actions specified by Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-57-1016, have been done prior to accomplishing the actions
specified by Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1017, dated September
3, 1991; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1017, Revision 01, dated

March 17, 1997: At the later of the times specified by paragraphs
(h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD:
    (i) Within 24,900 flight cycles or 49,800 flight hours,
whichever occurs first, since the modification specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-57-1017, dated September 3, 1991; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-57-1017, Revision 01, dated March 17, 1997,
was accomplished.
    (ii) Within 850 flight cycles or 1,700 flight hours, whichever
occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.
    (4) For Configuration 4 airplanes, having MSN 0080 to 0155
inclusive:
    At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(4)(i) or
(h)(4)(ii) of this AD:
    (i) Before exceeding 54,300 flight cycles or 108,600 flight
hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.
    (ii) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.

(i) Repair

    If any crack is detected during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0069, dated March 19, 2014,
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1422.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, 2015.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-0216; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-122-AD;
Amendment 39-15435; AD 2008-06-23]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-
54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-60, DC-8-70, DC-8-60F, and
DC-8-70F Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-54,
and DC-8F-55 airplanes; and Model DC-8-60, DC-8-70, DC-8-60F, and DC-8-
70F series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires a one-time
inspection for previous repairs of the aft fuselage skin panel at the
longeron 28 skin splice, repetitive inspections for cracks of the same
area, and related investigative and corrective actions. The existing AD
also provides optional actions for extending the repetitive inspection
intervals. This new AD re-defines and more clearly describes the
optional actions for extending the repetitive inspection intervals.
This AD results from our determination that the inspections and actions
described in the existing AD do not adequately address the unsafe
condition. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the
aft fuselage skin at the longeron 28 skin splice, which could lead to
loss of structural integrity of the aft fuselage, resulting in rapid
decompression of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 22, 2008.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the AD was approved previously by the Director

of the Federal Register as of February 28, 2007 (72 FR 3044, January
24, 2007).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood
Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service
Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024).

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Mowery, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2007-02-02, amendment
39-14889 (72 FR 3044, January 24, 2007). The existing AD applies to
certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55
airplanes; and Model DC-8-60, DC-8-70, DC-8-60F, and DC-8-70F series
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November
21, 2007 (72 FR 65471). That NPRM proposed to continue to require a
one-time inspection for previous repairs of the aft fuselage skin panel
at the longeron 28 skin splice, repetitive inspections for cracking of
the same area, and related investigative and corrective actions. That
NPRM also proposed to re-define and more clearly describe the optional
actions for extending the repetitive inspection intervals.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comment that was
received on the NPRM.

Request To Give Credit for Prior Submission of Inspection Findings

    UPS agrees with the intent of the NPRM. UPS requests, however, that
we revise paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of the NPRM to specify
submitting positive findings ``unless previously submitted to Boeing
for compliance with AD 2007-02-02.'' UPS asserts that this would allow
all alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that apply to AD 2007-02-
02 to be applicable to this new AD ``as per paragraph (k)(4) [sic].''
UPS states that this will prevent operators from having to submit data
already submitted previously for AD 2007-02-02, and again requesting
AMOC approval.
    We do not agree with this request. Operators are always given
credit for work previously performed according to the existing AD by
means of the phrase in the compliance paragraph of this AD that states,
``Required * * * unless the actions have already been done.'' In
addition, paragraph (l)(4) of this AD (rather than paragraph (k)(4) as
specified by the commenter) states that AMOCs approved for compliance
with AD 2007-02-02 are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding
provisions of this AD. For these reasons, no change is needed to the AD
in this regard.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment that has been received, and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    There are approximately 508 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 244 airplanes of U.S. registry
are affected by this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work hour.
This AD adds no additional costs; however, we are repeating the costs
from AD 2007-02-02 for the convenience of affected operators.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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             Action                    Work hours       Cost per airplane                Fleet cost
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Initial inspection for doubler    2 to 4.............  $160 to $320.......  $39,040 to $78,080.
 installation.
Repetitive inspections (per       2 to 8.............  $160 to $640.......  $39,040 to $156,160.
 inspection cycle).
Repair..........................  164 to 184.........  $13,120 to $14,720.  $3,201,280 to $3,591,680.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14889 (72 FR 3044, January 24, 2007) and by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2008-06-23 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-15435. Docket No. FAA-
2007-0216; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-122-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective April 22, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2007-02-02.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-
54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-63, DC-8-61F, DC-8-62F, DC-8-
63F, DC-8-71, DC-8-72, DC-8-73, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F
airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated June 22, 2004.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from our determination that the inspections
and actions described in the existing AD do not adequately address
the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in the aft fuselage skin at the longeron 28 skin splice,
which could lead to loss of structural integrity of the aft
fuselage, resulting in rapid decompression of the airplane.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Requirements of AD 2007-02-02

One-Time Inspection for Previous Repairs

    (f) For all airplanes: At the applicable time in paragraph
(f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, do a general visual inspection to
determine if there are previous repairs of the aft fuselage skin
panel at the longeron 28 skin splice; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-
53A080, dated June 22, 2004. Then do the applicable actions
specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes that have accumulated fewer than 24,000 total
flight cycles as of February 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007-02-02): Within 24 months after February 28, 2007, or prior to
accumulating 24,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs later.
    (2) For airplanes that have accumulated 24,000 total flight
cycles or more as of February 28, 2007: Within 12 months after
February 28, 2007.

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''

Repetitive Inspections for Areas That Do Not Have a Previous Repair

    (g) For areas that do not have a previous repair: Before further
flight after the initial inspection in paragraph (f) of this AD, do
general visual and high-frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections
for discrepancies at longeron 28 between the bolted connection of
the tail section to forward of the flat aft pressure bulkhead, on
both the left and right sides, and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Do all
actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated June 22, 2004. Repeat the
general visual and HFEC inspections thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 2,000 flight cycles until an optional action in paragraph (i)
of this AD is accomplished.

Repetitive Inspections and Repair for Areas That Have a Previous Repair

    (h) For areas that have a previous repair: Within 24 months
after accomplishing the initial inspection in paragraph (f) of this
AD, remove the previous repair(s), and install a local repair, in
accordance with Boeing DC-8 Service Rework Drawing SR08530032, dated
January 13, 2004, including Boeing Parts List PL SR08530032, dated
January 7, 2004, Boeing Advance Engineering Order, Advanced Drawing
Change A, dated April 1, 2004, and Boeing Engineering Order, dated
January 13, 2004. Do the inspections in paragraph (j) of this AD
thereafter at the applicable interval specified in paragraph (j)(1)
or (j)(2) of this AD.

New Requirements of This AD

Optional Modification/Repair

    (i) Installing a full-length preventive modification, doing a
full-length repair, or doing a local repair, in accordance with
Boeing DC-8 Service Rework Drawing SR08530032, dated January 13,
2004, including Boeing Parts List PL SR08530032, dated January 7,
2004; Boeing Advance Engineering Order, Advanced Drawing Change A,
dated April 1, 2004; and Boeing Engineering Order, dated January 13,
2004; ends the repetitive inspection intervals specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD.

Extended Repetitive Inspection Intervals

    (j) After removing the previous repair(s) and doing the actions
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD or doing any optional repair
or modification described in paragraph (i) of this AD: Do the
actions described in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD as
applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated June 22, 2004. If
any discrepancy is discovered during any inspection required by this
paragraph, before further flight, repair the discrepancy using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (1) For areas that have been repaired on airplanes that do have
internal finger doublers installed: Within 30,000 flight cycles
after doing the optional repair or modification, do a general visual
inspection for discrepancies along all four external edges of the
doublers. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 5,000 flight cycles.
    (2) For areas that have been repaired on airplanes that do not
have internal finger doublers installed: Do the actions specified in
paragraph (j)(2)(i) or (j)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For any repair that is 12 inches or less along the longeron:
Within 15,000 flight cycles after removing the previous repair(s)
and doing the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD or doing
any optional repair or modification specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD, do a general visual inspection for discrepancies along all
four external edges of the doublers. Repeat the general visual
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,000 flight
cycles.
    (ii) For any repair that is greater than 12 inches in length
along the longeron: Within 15,000 flight cycles after removing the
previous repair(s) and doing the actions specified in paragraph (h)
of this AD or doing any optional repair or modification specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD, do a low-frequency eddy current (LFEC)
inspection for discrepancies along all four external edges of the
doublers. Repeat the LFEC inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 10,000 flight cycles.

Reporting of Results

    (k) Submit a report of positive findings of the inspections
required by paragraphs (g) and (j) of this AD to Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Manager, Structure/Payloads, Technical and Fleet Support,
Service Engineering/Commercial Aviation Services, Long Beach
Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, at
the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this
AD. The report must include the inspection results, a description of
any discrepancies found, the airplane

fuselage number, and the total number of landings and flight hours
on the airplane. Information collection requirements contained in
this AD have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
    (1) For any inspection accomplished after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after performing the
inspection.
    (2) For any inspection accomplished prior to the effective date
of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (l)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized
by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. For a
repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification
basis of the airplane and 14 CFR 25.571, Amendment 45, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2007-02-02,
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (m) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated
June 22, 2004; and Boeing DC-8 Service Rework Drawing SR08530032,
dated January 13, 2004, including Boeing Parts List PL SR08530032,
dated January 7, 2004, Boeing Advance Engineering Order, Advanced
Drawing Change A, dated April 1, 2004, and Boeing Engineering Order,
dated January 13, 2004; as applicable, to perform the actions that
are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) On February 28, 2007 (72 FR 3044, January 24, 2007), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of these documents.
    (2) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention:
Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024), for a copy of
this service information. You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-
register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 12, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48766-48767]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special
Permits

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

ACTION: List of applications for special permits.

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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, notice is hereby given
that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the
application described herein. Each mode of transportation for which a
particular special permit is requested is indicated 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 11, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
20590.
    Comments should refer to the application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of comments is desired, include
a self-addressed stamped postcard showing the special permit number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Burger, Chief, Office of
Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits Division, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the applications are available for
inspection in the Records Center, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC.
    This notice of receipt of applications for special permit is
published in accordance with part 107 of the Federal

hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR
1.53(b)).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 4, 2020.
Donald P. Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits Branch.

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                                                                                Nature of the Special Permits
       Application No.                Applicant           Regulation(s) affected              thereof
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                                              SPECIAL PERMITS DATA
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21071-N.....................  Norfolk Southern Railway   174.85..................  To authorize the
                               Company.                                             transportation in commerce
                                                                                of rail shipments without
                                                                                using buffer cars as
                                                                                required by 49 CFR 174.85.
                                                                                (mode 2)
21072-N.....................  Isotek Systems, LLC......  173.417(b)(1),            To authorize the
                                                          173.427(a)(3),            transportation in commerce
                                                          173.453(d).               of LSA-II radioactive
                                                                                material in alternative
                                                                                packaging. (mode 1)
21073-N.....................  Bollore Logistics Germany  172.101(j), 172.300,      To authorize the
                               Gmbh.                      172.400, 173.301,         transportation in commerce
                                                          173.301,                  of certain non-DOT
                                                          173.302a(a)(1),           specification containers
                                                          173.304a(a)(2).           containing certain Division
                                                                                2.1, 2.2, 2.3 liquefied and
                                                                                compressed gases and other
                                                                                hazardous materials for use
                                                                                in specialty cooling
                                                                                applications such as
                                                                                satellites and military
                                                                                aircraft. (modes 1, 4)
21074-N.....................  Zhejiang Meenyu Can        173.304(a), 173.304(d)..  To authorize the manufacture,
                               Industry Co., Ltd.                                   mark, sale and use of a non-
                                                                                refillable, non-DOT
                                                                                specification inside metal
                                                                                container similar to a DOT
                                                                                specification 2Q. (modes 1,
                                                                                2, 3)
21075-N.....................  Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc..  172.200(a), 172.201(a)..  To authorize the
                                                                                transportation in commerce
                                                                                of explosives between
                                                                                manufacturing facility and
                                                                                storage bunkers along
                                                                                approximately 5 miles of
                                                                                unpopulated low traffic
                                                                                highway without shipping
                                                                                papers. (mode 1)
21077-N.....................  Kraton Corporation.......  173.31(d)(1)(ii)........  To authorize the
                                                                                transportation in commerce
                                                                                of tank cars that have been
                                                                                leakage tested in lieu of
                                                                                visually inspected prior to
                                                                                shipping. (mode 2)
21080-N.....................  Visuray LLC..............  173.222(c)(3)...........  To authorize the
                                                                                transportation in commerce
                                                                                of machinery/apparatus
                                                                                containing quantities of
                                                                                Division 2.2 gases in excess
                                                                                of what is authorized in
                                                                                173.222. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4,
                                                                                5)
21083-N.....................  Alliant Techsystems        172.200, 172.300,         To authorize the
                               Operations LLC.            172.604, 172.400,         transportation in commerce
                                                          172.500.                  of hazardous materials a
                                                                                short distance between two
                                                                                facilities without utilizing
                                                                                hazard communication. (mode
                                                                                1)
21084-N.....................  Samsung SDI America, Inc.  172.101(j)..............  To authorize the
                                                                                transportation in commerce
                                                                                of lithium batteries in
                                                                                excess of 35 kg by cargo-
                                                                                only aircraft. (mode 4)
21085-N.....................  Omron Robotics And Safety  172.101(j)..............  To authorize the
                               Technologies, Inc.                                   transportation in commerce
                                                                                of lithium batteries
                                                                                exceeding 35 kg by cargo-
                                                                                only aircraft. (mode 4)
21086-N.....................  Carmi Flavor And           173.120(a)..............  To authorize the
                               Fragrance Company, Inc.                              transportation in commerce
                                                                                of flammable liquids below
                                                                                their flashpoint without
                                                                                being regulated as hazardous
                                                                                materials. (mode 1)
21087-N.....................  Wates--Istanbul Genlesme   173.306(g)(1)...........  To authorize the
                               Ve Hidrofor Tanklari                                 transportation in commerce
                               Makine San. Ve Tic. As.                              of water pumps charged with
                                                                                a compressed gas that vary
                                                                                from the required size of
                                                                                173.306(g). (modes 1, 2, 3)
21088-N.....................  Logbatt GmbH.............  173.24(g)...............  To authorize the manufacture,
                                                                                mark, sale, and use of
                                                                                packagings that vent for the
                                                                                purpose of transporting
                                                                                damaged, defective, and
                                                                                recalled batteries. (modes
                                                                                1, 2, 3)
21089-N.....................  Procyon-alpha Squared,     172.200, 172.300,         To authorize the manufacture,
                               Inc.                       172.600, 172.400.         mark, sale, and use of
                                                                                packaging for use with end-
                                                                                of-life/waste lithium ion
                                                                                cells, batteries and lithium
                                                                                ion cells and batteries
                                                                                contained in equipment
                                                                                shipped for recycling or
                                                                                disposal. (mode 1)
21090-N.....................  Shijiazhuang Enric Gas     180.205.................  To authorize the use of UE
                               Equipment Co., Ltd.                                  testing for DOT 3AA, 3AAX,
                                                                                3T and UN ISO 11120
                                                                                cylinders in place of the
                                                                                internal visual inspection
                                                                                and the hydrostatic test
                                                                                method required in Sec.
                                                                                180.205. (modes 1, 2, 3)
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 140 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40038-40039]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15855]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER21-2409-000]

SR Snipesville II, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
SR Snipesville II, LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and

385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a
copy of that document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is August 9, 2021.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: July 20, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 25, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 73268-73272]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23479]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-2040; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-21]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern
United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish three United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) T-routes in the eastern United States. This action
also proposes to amend one United States RNAV Q-route and amend five
United States RNAV T-routes in the eastern United States. These actions
support Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) which
provides a modern RNAV route structure to improve the efficiency of the
National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 11, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-0240 and
Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-21 using any of the following methods:
    * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 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, 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>.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the 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.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and

subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group,
Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it amends the route structure to maintain the efficient
flow of air traffic.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 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 submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning 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 FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337.

Incorporation by Reference

    United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph
2006 and 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on
an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of
that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in
the ADDRESSES section of this document.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to establish
RNAV routes T-480, T-482 and T-488, and amend RNAV routes Q-140, T-206,
T-258, T-287, T-295, and T-398 in the eastern United States. This
action supports NextGen which provides a modern RNAV route structure to
improve the efficiency of the NAS. The proposed changes are described
below.
    Q-140: Q-140 currently extends between WOBED, WA, Waypoint (WP) and
the YODAA, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to remove Computer Navigation Fixes
(CNF) and replace them with pronounceable WPs. The RUBKI, MI, Fix is
being moved 22 feet west of its current position to align with the
United States (U.S.)/Canadian border and replaces the CFCTJ, MI, CNF.
The RAGIX, NY, Fix is being moved 0.5 nautical miles (NM) east to align
with the U.S./Canadian border and replaces the CFDHX, NY, CNF. In
addition, the RODDY, NY, WP is being replaced with the TOTHH, NY, Fix
due to similar sounding WP names. Additionally, the FAA proposes to
remove fixes from the route's legal description for segments that are
in Canada, and segments that contain turns of less than one degree. The
following are the fixes that the FAA proposes to remove: GETNG, WA, WP;
CORDU, ID, Fix; PETIY, MT, WP; CHOTE, MT, Fix; CESNA, WI, WP; WISCN,
WI, WP; PEPLA, Canada, WP; SIKBO, Canada, WP; MEDAV, Canada, WP; HANKK,
NY, Fix; BEEPS, NY, Fix; EXTOL, NY, Fix; MEMMS, NY, Fix; and KODEY, NY,
Fix.
    T-206: T-206 currently extends between the ENADE, NC, WP to the
ZADEL, NC, WP. The FAA proposes to extend T-206 to the east between the
ZADEL WP and the SNOWS, NC, Fix.
    T-258: T-258 currently extends between the MINIM, AL, Fix and the
GMINI, NC, WP. The FAA proposes to extend T-258 to the northeast
between the GMINI WP and the BOUSY, VA, WP. Additionally, the FAA
proposes to remove fixes from the route's legal description for
segments that contain turns of less than one degree. The following are
the fixes that the FAA proposes to remove: CAYAP, AL, Fix; ZIVMU, AL,
Fix; DAYVS, AL, WP; HEENA, AL, Fix; KYLEE, AL, Fix; CAMPP, AL, Fix; and
LANGA, GA, Fix.
    T-287: T-287 currently extends between the DENNN, VA, WP and the
TOMYD, MD, WP. The FAA proposes to extend T-287 to the southwest
between the GMINI, NC, WP and the DENNN WP; and to the northeast
between the TOMYD, MD, WP, and the Kennebunk, ME (ENE), Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME).
The FAA proposes to move the TOMYD, MD, WP 2.8 NM north of its current
location and into the state of Pennsylvania. Moving the TOMYD WP would
allow for T-287's alignment with future proposed RNAV routes. The
amended route segment of T-287 would overlay a portion of VOR Federal
airway V-44 between the PALEO, MD, WP to the WNSTN, NJ, WP; a portion
of VOR Federal airway V-139 between MANTA,

NJ, Fix to the Kennebunk, ME (ENE), VOR/DME; and a portion of VOR
Federal airway V-454 between the SNOWS, NC, Fix to the Lawrenceville,
VA (LVL), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). Additionally, the FAA
proposes to remove fixes from the route's legal description for
segments that contain turns of less than one degree. The following are
the fixes that the FAA proposes to remove: DENNN, VA, WP; CAARY, VA,
WP; and WILMY, VA, WP.
    T-295: T-295 currently extends between the POORK, VA, Fix and the
Presque Isle, ME (PQI), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to extend T-295 to
the southwest between the DUFFI, NC, Fix and the POORK Fix; and between
the DOGWD, VA, Fix and the RIPKN, MD, WP to the route; and replace the
Wilkes Barre, PA (LVZ) VOR/DME with the WLKES, PA, Fix. Additionally,
the FAA proposes to remove the Chester, MA (CTR), VOR/DME from the
route's legal description as those segments contain turns of less than
one degree.
    T-398: T-398 currently extends between the RRORY, TX, WP and the
GMINI, NC, WP. The FAA proposes to extend T-398 to the northeast
between the GMINI WP and the TAPPA, VA, Fix. The amended route segment
of T-398 would overlay a portion of VOR Federal airway V-155 from the
Sandhills, NC (SDZ), VORTAC to the MANGE, VA, Fix.
    T-480: T-480 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC to the ZOLMN, NC, Fix. T-480 would overlay
a portion of VOR Federal airway V-266 from the Greensboro VORTAC to the
South Boston, MA (SBV), VORTAC; and from the MAZON, VA, Fix to the
Wright Brothers, NC (RBX), VOR/DME; and a portion of Colored Federal
airway Green 13 (G-13) from the MANTEO, NC (MQI), Nondirectional Radio
Beacon (NDB) to the ZOLMN, NC, Fix.
    T-482: T-482 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
MEYER, NC, Fix to the COUPN, VA, WP. T-482 would overlay a portion of
VOR Federal airway V-615 from the MEYER Fix to the DUFFI, NC, Fix.
    T-488: T-488 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
Tar River, NC (TYI), VORTAC to the RTBRO, NC, Fix. T-488 would overlay
a portion of VOR Federal airway V-189 from the Tar River VORTAC to the
Wright Brothers, NC (RBX), VOR/DME.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

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

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

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-140 WOBED, WA to YODAA, NY [Amended]

WOBED, WA                     WP                  (lat. 48[deg]36'01.07'' N, long. 122[deg]49'46.52'' W)
LEWIT, MT                     WP                  (lat. 47[deg]23'00.21'' N, long. 110[deg]08'44.78'' W)
SAYOR, MT                     FIX                 (lat. 47[deg]13'58.34'' N, long. 104[deg]58'39.28'' W)
WILTN, ND                     FIX                 (lat. 47[deg]04'58.09'' N, long. 100[deg]47'43.84'' W)
TTAIL, MN                     WP                  (lat. 46[deg]41'28.00'' N, long. 096[deg]41'09.00'' W)
EEGEE, WI                     WP                  (lat. 45[deg]08'53.00'' N, long. 088[deg]45'58.00'' W)
DAYYY, MI                     WP                  (lat. 44[deg]10'10.00'' N, long. 084[deg]22'23.00'' W)
RUBKI, MI                     FIX                 (lat. 44[deg]14'54.81'' N, long. 082[deg]16'08.01'' W)
RAGIX, NY                     FIX                 (lat. 43[deg]32'26.95'' N, long. 078[deg]56'47.94'' W)
AHPAH, NY                     WP                  (lat. 43[deg]18'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]07'35.11'' W)
ARRKK, NY                     WP                  (lat. 42[deg]03'48.52'' N, long. 075[deg]19'00.41'' W)
TOTHH, NY                     FIX                 (lat. 41[deg]52'25.85'' N, long. 074[deg]35'49.39'' W)
YODAA, NY                     FIX                 (lat. 41[deg]43'21.19'' N, long. 074[deg]01'52.76'' W)

    Excluding the airspace within Canada.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-206 ENADE, NC to SNOWS, NC [Amended]

ENADE, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]12'07.91'' N, long. 081[deg]44'40.85'' W)
FADOS, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]28'21.62'' N, long. 081[deg]20'48.70'' W)
GOTHS, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]35'17.41'' N, long. 080[deg]58'25.43'' W)
ZADEL, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]33'46.97'' N, long. 080[deg]01'47.46'' W)
Liberty, NC (LIB)             VORTAC              (lat. 35[deg]48'41.84'' N, long. 079[deg]36'45.33'' W)
SNOWS, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]54'33.80'' N, long. 079[deg]19'05.06'' W)

                                                  * * * * * * *
T-258 MINIM, AL to BOUSY, VA [Amended]

MINIM, AL                     FIX                 (lat. 33[deg]32'31.14'' N, long. 088[deg]02'23.62'' W)
CRMSN, AL                     WP                  (lat. 33[deg]15'31.80'' N, long. 087[deg]32'12.70'' W)
BRAVS, GA                     WP                  (lat. 33[deg]02'56.44'' N, long. 085[deg]12'22.93'' W)
CANER, GA                     FIX                 (lat. 32[deg]45'21.48'' N, long. 084[deg]35'51.42'' W)
SINCA, GA                     FIX                 (lat. 33[deg]04'52.28'' N, long. 083[deg]36'17.52'' W)
UGAAA, GA                     WP                  (lat. 33[deg]56'51.32'' N, long. 083[deg]19'28.42'' W)
HRTWL, SC                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]15'05.33'' N, long. 082[deg]09'15.55'' W)
NATCH, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]01'34.52'' N, long. 080[deg]06'29.28'' W)
GMINI, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]12'23.01'' N, long. 079[deg]34'01.98'' W)
LANHO, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]31'13.87'' N, long. 078[deg]49'11.96'' W)
ZEBUL, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]54'44.33'' N, long. 078[deg]23'00.47'' W)
MEYER, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 36[deg]12'49.33'' N, long. 078[deg]04'36.13'' W)
BOUSY, VA                     WP                  (lat. 36[deg]49'04.41'' N, long. 077[deg]54'05.08'' W)

                                                  * * * * * * *
T-287 GMINI, NC to Kennebunk, ME (ENE) [Amended]

GMINI, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]12'23.01'' N, long. 079[deg]34'01.98'' W)
MMJAY, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]21'31.36'' N, long. 079[deg]31'57.51'' W)
SNOWS, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]54'33.80'' N, long. 079[deg]19'05.06'' W)
OXFRD, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 36[deg]25'13.02'' N, long. 078[deg]35'20.30'' W)
BOUSY, NC                     WP                  (lat. 36[deg]49'04.41'' N, long. 077[deg]54'05.08'' W)
MANGE, VA                     FIX                 (lat. 37[deg]01'27.74'' N, long. 077[deg]43'43.08'' W)
Flat Rock, VA (FAK)           VORTAC              (lat. 37[deg]31'42.63'' N, long. 077[deg]49'41.59'' W)
Gordonsville, VA (GVE)        VORTAC              (lat. 38[deg]00'48.96'' N, long. 078[deg]09'10.90'' W)
KAIJE, VA                     WP                  (lat. 38[deg]44'34.79'' N, long. 078[deg]42'48.47'' W)
BAMMY, WV                     WP                  (lat. 39[deg]24'33.13'' N, long. 078[deg]25'45.64'' W)
REEES, PA                     WP                  (lat. 39[deg]47'51.75'' N, long. 077[deg]45'56.31'' W)
TOMYD, PA                     WP                  (lat. 39[deg]43'39.02'' N, long. 077[deg]07'58.89'' W)
DANII, MD                     WP                  (lat. 39[deg]17'46.42'' N, long. 076[deg]42'19.36'' W)
VYSOR, MD                     FIX                 (lat. 39[deg]02'03.86'' N, long. 076[deg]14'59.88'' W)
WNSTN, NJ                     WP                  (lat. 39[deg]05'43.81'' N, long. 074[deg]48'01.20'' W)
MANTA, NJ                     FIX                 (lat. 39[deg]54'07.01'' N, long. 073[deg]32'31.63'' W)
BEADS, NY                     FIX                 (lat. 40[deg]44'04.51'' N, long. 072[deg]32'34.21'' W)
ORCHA, NY                     WP                  (lat. 40[deg]54'55.46'' N, long. 072[deg]18'43.64'' W)
PARCH, NY                     FIX                 (lat. 41[deg]05'57.22'' N, long. 072[deg]07'14.66'' W)
Providence, RI (PVD)          VOR/DME             (lat. 41[deg]43'27.63'' N, long. 071[deg]25'46.71'' W)
INNDY, MA                     FIX                 (lat. 41[deg]46'19.19'' N, long. 071[deg]05'55.93'' W)
BURDY, MA                     FIX                 (lat. 41[deg]57'19.14'' N, long. 070[deg]57'07.45'' W)
HAVNS, OA                     FIX                 (lat. 42[deg]17'55.00'' N, long. 070[deg]27'42.00'' W)
GRGIO, MA                     WP                  (lat. 42[deg]35'09.36'' N, long. 070[deg]33'54.40'' W)
LBSTA, MA                     FIX                 (lat. 42[deg]48'00.00'' N, long. 070[deg]36'48.70'' W)
Kennebunk, ME (ENE)           VOR/DME             (lat. 43[deg]25'32.42'' N, long. 070[deg]36'48.69'' W)

                                                  * * * * * * *
T-295 DUFFI, NC to Presque Isle, ME (PQI) [Amended]

DUFFI, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 36[deg]20'57.87'' N, long. 077[deg]47'29.22'' W)
POORK, VA                     WP                  (lat. 36[deg]34'11.34'' N, long. 077[deg]35'21.39'' W)
DOGWD, VA                     FIX                 (lat. 36[deg]45'05.57'' N, long. 077[deg]28'53.38'' W)
HOUKY, VA                     WP                  (lat. 37[deg]19'55.98'' N, long. 077[deg]07'57.63'' W)
TAPPA, VA                     FIX                 (lat. 37[deg]58'12.66'' N, long. 076[deg]50'40.62'' W)
COLIN, VA                     FIX                 (lat. 38[deg]05'59.23'' N, long. 076[deg]39'50.85'' W)
SHLBK, MD                     WP                  (lat. 38[deg]20'16.21'' N, long. 076[deg]26'10.51'' W)
LOUIE, MD                     FIX                 (lat. 38[deg]36'44.33'' N, long. 076[deg]18'04.37'' W)
GRACO, MD                     FIX                 (lat. 38[deg]56'29.81'' N, long. 076[deg]11'59.22'' W)
RIPKN, MD                     WP                  (lat. 39[deg]10'05.68'' N, long. 076[deg]20'14.13'' W)
BAABS, MD                     WP                  (lat. 39[deg]22'01.36'' N, long. 076[deg]27'31.21'' W)
Lancaster, PA (LRP)           VOR/DME             (lat. 40[deg]07'11.91'' N, long. 076[deg]17'28.66'' W)
WLKES, PA                     FIX                 (lat. 41[deg]16'22.57'' N, long. 075[deg]41'21.60'' W)
LAAYK, PA                     FIX                 (lat. 41[deg]28'32.64'' N, long. 075[deg]28'57.31'' W)
SAGES, NY                     FIX                 (lat. 42[deg]02'46.33'' N, long. 074[deg]19'10.33'' W)
SASHA, MA                     FIX                 (lat. 42[deg]07'58.70'' N, long. 073[deg]08'55.39'' W)
KEYNN, NH                     WP                  (lat. 42[deg]47'39.99'' N, long. 072[deg]17'30.35'' W)
Concord, NH (CON)             VOR/DME             (lat. 43[deg]13'11.23'' N, long. 071[deg]34'31.63'' W)
Kennebunk, ME (ENE)           VOR/DME             (lat. 43[deg]25'32.42'' N, long. 070[deg]36'48.69'' W)
BRNNS, ME                     FIX                 (lat. 43[deg]54'08.64'' N, long. 069[deg]56'42.81'' W)
LAUDS, ME                     WP                  (lat. 45[deg]25'10.13'' N, long. 068[deg]12'26.96'' W)
HULTN, ME                     WP                  (lat. 46[deg]02'22.29'' N, long. 067[deg]50'02.06'' W)
Presque Isle, ME (PQI)        VOR/DME             (lat. 46[deg]46'27.07'' N, long. 068[deg]05'40.37'' W)

                                                  * * * * * * *
T-398 RRORY, TX to TAPPA, VA [Amended]

RRORY, TX                     WP                  (lat. 33[deg]32'14.95'' N, long. 096[deg]14'03.45'' W)
MERIC, TX                     WP                  (lat. 33[deg]11'54.97'' N, long. 095[deg]32'32.66'' W)
SLOTH, TX                     WP                  (lat. 33[deg]30'49.99'' N, long. 094[deg]04'24.38'' W)
MUFRE, AR                     FIX                 (lat. 34[deg]05'31.32'' N, long. 093[deg]10'43.80'' W)
LITTR, AR                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]40'39.90'' N, long. 092[deg]10'49.26'' W)
EMEEY, AR                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]34'30.29'' N, long. 090[deg]40'27.14'' W)
GOINS, MS                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]46'12.64'' N, long. 089[deg]29'46.81'' W)
HAGIE, AL                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]42'25.87'' N, long. 087[deg]29'29.76'' W)
FILUN, AL                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]47'50.14'' N, long. 086[deg]38'01.14'' W)
JILIS, GA                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]57'23.98'' N, long. 085[deg]08'03.46'' W)
CRAND, GA                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]57'28.88'' N, long. 084[deg]51'20.59'' W)

BALNN, GA                     WP                  (lat. 34[deg]56'34.20'' N, long. 083[deg]54'56.42'' W)
BURGG, SC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
GAFFE, SC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]05'38.90'' N, long. 081[deg]33'23.92'' W)
CRLNA, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]12'49.48'' N, long. 080[deg]56'57.32'' W)
LOCAS, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]12'05.18'' N, long. 080[deg]26'44.89'' W)
RELPY, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]12'45.70'' N, long. 079[deg]47'28.76'' W)
GMINI, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]12'23.01'' N, long. 079[deg]34'01.98'' W)
JIMYV, NC                     WP                  (lat. 35[deg]24'52.67'' N, long. 079[deg]17'16.76'' W)
ACUTE, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]36'35.10'' N, long. 079[deg]03'53.81'' W)
Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU)      VORTAC              (lat. 35[deg]52'21.08'' N, long. 078[deg]47'00.03'' W)
BOUSY, VA                     WP                  (lat. 36[deg]49'04.41'' N, long. 077[deg]54'05.08'' W)
THHMP, VA                     WP                  (lat. 37[deg]29'29.47'' N, long. 077[deg]19'08.75'' W)
SVILL, VA                     FIX                 (lat. 37[deg]47'11.11'' N, long. 077[deg]01'56.89'' W)
TAPPA, VA                     FIX                 (lat. 37[deg]58'12.66'' N, long. 076[deg]50'40.62'' W)

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T-480 Greensboro, NC (GSO) to ZOLMN, NC [New]

Greensboro, NC (GSO)          VORTAC              (lat. 36[deg]02'44.49'' N, long. 079[deg]58'34.94'' W)
MCDON, VA                     WP                  (lat. 36[deg]40'29.56'' N, long. 079[deg]00'52.03'' W)
MAZON, VA                     FIX                 (lat. 36[deg]45'23.24'' N, long. 077[deg]22'02.91'' W)
COUPN, VA                     WP                  (lat. 36[deg]42'50.83'' N, long. 077[deg]00'44.04'' W)
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG)      VOR/DME             (lat. 36[deg]15'27.26'' N, long. 076[deg]10'32.15'' W)
RTBRO, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]55'13.85'' N, long. 075[deg]41'49.05'' W)
ZOLMN, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]38'42.35'' N, long. 075[deg]24'27.41'' W)

T-482 MEYER, NC to COUPN, VA [New]

MEYER, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 36[deg]12'49.33'' N, long. 078[deg]04'36.13'' W)
COUPN, VA                     WP                  (lat. 36[deg]42'50.83'' N, long. 077[deg]00'44.04'' W)

T-488 TAR RIVER NC (TYI) to RTBRO, NC [New]

Tar River, NC (TYI)           VORTAC              (lat. 35[deg]58'36.21'' N, long. 077[deg]42'13.43'' W)
RTBRO, NC                     FIX                 (lat. 35[deg]55'13.85'' N, long. 075[deg]41'49.05'' W)

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 19, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-23479 Filed 10-24-23; 8:45 am]
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