[Federal Register: June 30, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 126)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-54039; File No. SR-Amex-2006-58]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC;
Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to an Amendment to
Amex Rule 27

June 23, 2006.
    Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on June 9, 2006, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II
and III below, which Items have been prepared by Amex. The Commission
is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule
change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend Amex Rule 27 to revise the number
and composition of the Allocation Committee (the ``Allocations
Committee'' or the ``Committee'').
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Amex's Web
site (http://www.amex.com), the Office of the Secretary, Amex, and at

the Commission's Public Reference Room.
    The text of the proposed rule change also appears below. Proposed
new language is italicized; proposed deletions are in [brackets].

Rule 27. Allocations Committee

    (a) The Allocations Committee allocates equity securities of
operating companies, equity options admitted to dealings on the
Exchange and all other securities to be admitted for trading on the
Exchange. It consists of [six] eight persons drawn from a roster of
approximately 75 persons and is comprised as follows: the Chief
Executive Officer (or his or her designee), a representative of an
upstairs member firm and either (i) [four (4)] six (6) brokers for
equities and other securities admitted to trading on the Exchange
except for Exchange Traded Funds and options; (ii) [two (2)] three (3)
brokers and [two (2)] three (3) Registered Traders for Exchange Traded
Funds; or (iii) [two (2)] three (3) brokers and [two (2)] three (3)
Registered

Options Traders for options. The Allocations Committee is chaired by
the Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee) who does not vote
except to make or break a tie. In the absence of the Chief Executive
Officer (or his or her designee), a Floor Governor or a Senior Floor
Official may chair the Committee. The minimum quorum for the
transaction of business by the Allocations Committee shall be four
persons. The upstairs member firm representative may attend meetings by
telephone.
    (b) through (i) No Change.
    Commentary * * *
    .01 through .05 No Change.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the Amex included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Amex has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections
A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to change the number and composition of the
Allocation Committee from six (6) to eight (8) members. Currently, the
Committee consists of the Chief Executive Officer (or his or her
designee), a representative of an upstairs member firm and either: (i)
Four (4) brokers for equities and other securities admitted to trading
on the Exchange except for Exchange Traded Funds and options; (ii) two
(2) brokers and two (2) Registered Traders for Exchange Traded Funds;
or (iii) two (2) brokers and two (2) Registered Options Traders for
options. The Exchange proposes an amendment to Amex Rule 27 to revise
the number and composition of the Allocations Committee so that the
Committee consists of the Chief Executive Officer of the Exchange (or
his or her designee), a representative of an upstairs member firm and
either: (i) Six (6) brokers for equities and other securities admitted
to trading on the Exchange except for Exchange Traded Funds and
options; (ii) three (3) brokers and three (3) Registered Traders for
Exchange Traded Funds; or (iii) three (3) brokers and three (3)
Registered Options Traders for options. The minimum quorum requirement
would remain at four (4) persons.\3\
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    \3\ The Commission notes that the Allocations Committee is
chaired by the Chief Executive Officer (or his or her designee) who
does not vote except to make or break a tie. See Amex Rule 27(a).
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    Article II, Section 3 of the Amex Constitution provides the Board
of Governors (``Board'') with the authority to allocate and reallocate
the equity securities of operating companies (``equities''), options
and other securities listed on the Exchange. The Board, in connection
with the allocation and reallocation of equities, Exchange Traded
Funds, options and other securities admitted to trading on the
Exchange, has delegated this authority to the Allocations Committee.\4\
In October 2005, the Commission approved an Exchange proposal to
combine the separate Equities Allocation Committee, Options Allocation
Committee and Special Allocation Committee into one (1) Allocations
Committee.\5\ Pursuant to the Approval Order, the number and
composition of the Allocations Committee was changed from eleven (11)
to the current six (6) members.
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    \4\ See Amex Rule 27(a).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 52646 (October 20,
2005), 70 FR 61854 (October 26, 2005) (``Approval Order'').
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    The Exchange states that the experience of the Exchange to date has
revealed that due to the smaller number of members of the Allocations
Committee, the minimum quorum requirement of four (4) persons to
conduct business has become overly burdensome. In many cases, the
Allocations Committee fails to meet the minimum quorum requirement to
transact business. Accordingly, the Exchange believes that this
proposal to increase the number of Allocations Committee Members from
the current six (6) to eight (8) will provide greater flexibility and
efficiency in the securities allocation process.
    The Exchange believes that this proposal is necessary because of
the difficulty in meeting the minimum quorum requirement with a reduced
number of Committee members adopted in October 2005. Accordingly, the
Exchange believes that the proposed change to the number and
composition of the Allocations Committee is needed to ensure that the
Allocations Committee is better able to meet the minimum quorum
requirement.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the provisions of section 6(b) of the Act,\6\ in general, and with
section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\7\ in particular, in that it is designed to
prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just
and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and
coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in
securities, and to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a
free and open market and a national market system.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others

    The Exchange did not receive any written comments on the proposed
rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    A. By order approve such proposed rule change; or
    B. Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
); or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File Number SR-Amex-2006-58 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-Amex-2006-58. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all

written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File Number SR-Amex-2006-58 and should be submitted on or before July
21, 2006.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
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    \8\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-5906 Filed 6-29-06; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 197 (Thursday, October 11, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 61731-61734]
[FR Doc No: 2012-24954]

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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 197 / Thursday, October 11, 2012 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1069; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-044-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to all The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes. The
existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections of the in-tank
fuel boost pump wiring to detect chafing of the wire insulation,
evidence of electrical arcing, or arc-through of the conduit wall, and
applicable corrective action; and installation of sleeving over the in-
tank fuel boost pump wires. The existing AD also requires repetitive
inspections for damage of a certain electrical wire and sleeve, and
arcing damage of the conduit and signs of fuel leakage into the
conduit; applicable investigative and corrective actions; and
repetitive engine fuel suction feed operational tests. Since we issued
that AD, we received a report of damage found to the sleeve, jacket,
and insulation on an electrical wire during a repetitive inspection.
This proposed AD would require replacement of the wire bundles for the
wing and center fuel boost pumps with new, improved wire bundles,
installation of convoluted liners, and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would also require
replacement of the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) wires with
new, improved wires; a low-frequency eddy current inspection for
cracking; and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would also require
revising the maintenance program to incorporate changes to the
airworthiness limitations section. We are proposing this AD to detect
and correct chafing of the fuel boost pump electrical wiring and
leakage of fuel into the conduit, and to prevent electrical arcing
between the wiring and the surrounding conduit, which could result in
arc-through of the conduit, and consequent fire or explosion of the
fuel tank.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 26,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6509; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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-2012-1069;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-044-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 because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On May 1, 2007, we issued AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR
28594, May 22, 2007), for all The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-
100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes. That AD requires
repetitive inspections of the in-tank fuel boost pump wiring to detect
chafing of the wire insulation, evidence of electrical arcing, or arc-
through of the conduit wall, and applicable corrective action; and
installation of sleeving over the in-tank fuel boost pump wires as a
method to protect the wiring from chafing. That AD also requires
repetitive inspections for damage of the electrical wire and sleeve
that run to the fuel boost pump through a conduit in the fuel tank, and
arcing damage of the conduit and signs of fuel leakage into the
conduit; applicable investigative and corrective actions; repetitive
engine fuel suction feed operational tests; an engine fuel suction feed
operational test; related investigative and corrective actions, as
applicable; and sending

inspection results and damaged parts to the manufacturer.

Actions Since Existing AD (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007) Was Issued

    In the preamble to AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594,
May 22, 2007), the FAA indicated that the actions required by that AD
were considered ``interim action'' and that further rulemaking action
was being considered. The FAA now has determined that further
rulemaking action is indeed necessary, and this proposed AD follows
from that determination.
    Further, since we issued AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR
28594, May 22, 2007), we received a report of damage found to the
sleeve, jacket, and insulation on an electrical wire during a
repetitive inspection approximately 21,000 flight hours after
installation of the sleeve. (The inspection interval in AD 2007-11-08
is 30,000 flight hours.) The sleeve and jacket were worn through,
exposing the insulation on the electrical wire inside the jacket. The
actions developed by the manufacturer eliminate the possibility of
wiring damage during reinstallation following the repetitive
inspections.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-28A0133, dated
October 5, 2011. This service bulletin describes procedures for
replacing wire bundles for the wing and center fuel boost pumps,
installing convoluted liners, and related investigative and corrective
actions. This service bulletin specifies that doing these actions
eliminates the need for the inspections specified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727-28A0132, dated February 22, 2007 (which is
referenced as the appropriate source of service information for
inspections specified in AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR
28594, May 22, 2007)). Replacing the wire bundles and installing the
convoluted liners includes:
     Installing new ground brackets, removing fuel boost pumps
from the fuel boost pump housing, and removing wire bundles and
sleeves.
     Removing or stowing fuel boost pump wire bundles,
installing new convoluted liners and new wire bundles in the fuel boost
pump conduits.
     Routing new wire bundles.
     Installing fuel boost pumps and making changes to the wire
bundles.
     Installing the ground stud assembly for wire bundles.
    Related investigative actions include testing the fuel tank
conduits for leaks and testing the fuel boost pumps. Corrective actions
include repairing or replacing the fuel tank conduit.
    Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-28A0133, dated October 5, 2011,
specifies prior or concurrent accomplishment of the actions specified
in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-28-0131, dated August 18, 2010, for the
following actions:
     Replacing the FQIS wires with new wires, which includes:
Installing new ground brackets in the left and right wing, a new
disconnect bracket in the cargo compartment, and a new tie plate in the
cargo compartment; making and installing new doublers in the left and
right wing; installing new standoffs in the left and right wing;
drilling new holes or ground holes in left and right wing; changing the
wire bundles; making changes to wire bundle routes; and making changes
to wire bundles and assembling wire bundle overbraids.
     Doing a low-frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspection for
cracks in certain locations of the fuselage skin, and repair if
necessary, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-28-0131,
dated August 18, 2010.
    Airworthiness Limitation Instruction (ALI) Task 28-AWL-20, ``Fuel
Boost Pump Wires in Conduit Installation--In Fuel Tank;'' and Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitation (CDCCL) Task 28-AWL-21, ``Fuel
Boost Pump Wires in Conduit Installation--In Fuel Tank;'' of Section 9
of Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-8766-AWL,
Revision August 2010, provide maintenance instructions for the wiring
changes and replace the requirements of CDCCL Task 28-AWL-14 of Section
9 of Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-8766-AWL.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 2007-11-
08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007). This proposed AD
would also require accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously, except as provided under
``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information.''

Differences Between the Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-28A0133, dated October
5, 2011, specifies that operators may contact the manufacturer for
disposition of certain repair conditions, this proposed AD would
require operators to repair those conditions using a method approved by
the FAA.

Change to Existing AD

    This proposed AD would remove the reporting requirements of
paragraph (m) of AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May
22, 2007). The inspection report requirement gathered sufficient
information for the manufacturer to develop corrective actions.
    This proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 2007-11-
08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007). Since AD 2007-11-08
was issued, the AD format has been revised, and certain paragraphs have
been rearranged. Also, certain notes have been re-designated as
paragraphs. As a result, the corresponding paragraph identifiers have
changed in this proposed AD, as listed in the following table:

                      Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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   Requirement in AD 2007-11-08,
 amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594,    Corresponding  requirement in this
           May 22, 2007)                         proposed AD
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 paragraph (f)                       paragraph (g)(1)
 paragraph (g)                       paragraph (g)(2)
 paragraph (h)                       paragraph (g)(3)
 paragraph (i)                       paragraph (h)
 paragraph (j)                       paragraph (i)
 paragraph (k)                       paragraph (j)
 paragraph (l)                       paragraph (k)
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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 569 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Number of U.S.       Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost                Parts cost           Cost per product        airplanes           operators
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Inspection, test, and corrective     10 work-hours x $85 per      $0....................  $850..................             260  $221,000.
 actions [retained actions from       hour = $850.
 existing AD 2007[dash]11[dash]08,
 Amendment 39[dash]15065 (72 FR
 28594, May 22, 2007)].
Replacement [proposed action]......  185 work-hours x $85 per     $28,771...............  $44,496...............             569  $25,318,224.
                                      hour = $15,725.
Revise Maintenance Program           1 work-hour x $85 per hour   $0....................  $85...................             569  $48,365.
 [proposed action].                   = $85.
Concurrent FQIS wire replacement     Up to 248 work-hours x $85   Up to $34,865.........  Up to $55,945.........             569  Up to $31,832,705.
 [proposed action].                   per hour = $21,080.
Concurrent low frequency eddy        2 work-hours x $85 per hour  $0....................  $170..................             569  $96,730.
 current (LFEC) inspection            = $170.
 [proposed action].
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
a cost estimate for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We have 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 that the 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

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive
(AD) 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007), and
adding the following new AD:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2012-1069; Directorate Identifier
2012-NM-044-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by November 26,
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR
28594, May 22, 2007), which superseded AD 99-12-52, Amendment 39-
11199 (64 FR 33394, June 23, 1999).

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-
100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
    (2) This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (p) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the
continued operational safety of the airplane.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of damage found to the sleeve,
jacket, and insulation on an electrical wire during a repetitive
inspection. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafing of
the fuel boost pump electrical wiring and leakage of fuel into the
conduit, and to prevent electrical arcing between the wiring and the
surrounding conduit, which could result in arc-through of the
conduit, and consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Compliance Times

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraphs (f), (g),
and (h) of AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22,
2007).
    (1) For airplanes with 50,000 or more total flight hours as of
June 28, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-12-52, Amendment 39-11199
(64 FR 33394, June 23, 1999)): Within 20 days after June 28, 1999,
accomplish the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes with less than 50,000 total flight hours, but
more than 30,000 total flight

hours, as of June 28, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-12-52,
Amendment 39-11199 (64 FR 33394, June 23, 1999)): Within 30 days
after June 28, 1999, accomplish the requirements of paragraph (h) of
this AD.
    (3) For airplanes with 30,000 total flight hours or less as of
June 28, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-12-52, Amendment 39-11199
(64 FR 33394, June 23, 1999)): Within 90 days after June 28, 1999,
accomplish the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.

(h) Retained Detailed Inspection, Corrective Action, and Installation

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007).
    (1) Perform a detailed inspection of the in-tank fuel boost pump
wire bundles, and applicable corrective actions; and, except as
provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, install sleeving over the wire
bundles; in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-
28A0126, dated May 24, 1999; Boeing Service Bulletin 727-28A0126,
Revision 1, dated May 18, 2000; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727-28A0132, dated February 22, 2007.
    (2) For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: ``An
intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly
to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is
normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an
intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and
elaborate procedures may be required.''

(i) Retained Installation: Possible Deferral

    This paragraph restates the optional actions of paragraph (j) of
AD 2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007).
Installation of sleeving over the wire bundles, as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, may be deferred if, within 18 months or
6,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishment of
the inspection and applicable corrective actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, the following actions are accomplished:
Perform a detailed inspection of the in-tank fuel boost pump wire
bundles, and applicable corrective actions; and install sleeving
over the wire bundles; in accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727-28A0126, dated May 24, 1999; Boeing Service Bulletin
727-28A0126, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2000; or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727-28A0132, dated February 22, 2007.

(j) Retained Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007). Repeat
the detailed inspection and applicable corrective actions required
by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, as applicable, at intervals
not to exceed 30,000 flight hours, until the initial inspection,
applicable corrective actions, and engine fuel suction feed
operational test required by paragraph (k) of this AD have been
done.

(k) Retained Inspection, Test, and Related Investigative and Corrective
Actions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2007-11-08, Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007). For all
airplanes: Within 120 days after June 6, 2007 (the effective date of
AD 2007-11-08), or 5,000 flight hours after the last inspection or
corrective action done before June 6, 2007, as required by paragraph
(h), (i), or (j), as applicable, of this AD, whichever occurs later,
do a detailed inspection for damage of the sleeve and electrical
wire of the fuel boost pump, and do an engine fuel suction feed
operational test; and, before further flight, do related
investigative and corrective actions, as applicable; by doing all
applicable actions in and in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-28A0132, dated
February 22, 2007. Repeat the detailed inspection and engine fuel
suction feed operational test thereafter at intervals not to exceed
15,000 flight cycles. Accomplishment of the initial inspection,
applicable corrective actions, and engine fuel suction feed
operational test of this paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD.

(l) New Installation

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Install
new shielded wire bundles in convoluted liners in the wing and
center fuel tank conduits and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-
28A0133, dated October 5, 2011. Related investigative and corrective
actions must be done before further flight. Doing the actions in
paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD.

(m) New Concurrent Requirement

    Before or concurrently with accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (l) of this AD, replace the fuel quantity indicating
system (FQIS) wire bundles and do a low frequency eddy current
inspection for cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 727-28-0131, dated August
18, 2010. If any cracking is found during the inspection, before
further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (p) of this AD.

(n) New Maintenance Program Revision

    Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance program to incorporate Airworthiness Limitation
Instruction (ALI) Task 28-AWL-20, ``Fuel Boost Pump Wires in Conduit
Installation--In Fuel Tank;'' and CDCCL Task 28-AWL-21, ``Fuel Boost
Pump Wires in Conduit Installation--In Fuel Tank,'' of Section 9 of
Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-8766-AWL,
Revision August 2010. The initial compliance time for the
inspections is within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.

(o) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (n) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/
or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs
are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (p) of this
AD.

(p) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2007-11-08,
Amendment 39-15065 (72 FR 28594, May 22, 2007), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.

(q) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Rebel Nichols,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 28, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-24954 Filed 10-10-12; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: August 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 152)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Maritime Advisory Committee on Safety and Health (MACOSH)

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Membership announcement of the re-established Maritime Advisory
Committee on Safety and Health (MACOSH).

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Labor has reestablished the charter of the
Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
(MACOSH), which expired on April 1, 2005. The purpose of MACOSH is to
obtain advice for the Assistance Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Safety and Health (Assistant Secretary) from a broad range of
representatives from the maritime industry on all matters relevant to
the safety and health of employees in that sector. The Assistant
Secretary will seek the advice of this committee on activities in the
maritime industry related to the priorities set for the Agency,
including: Strong, fair and effective enforcement; expanded compliance
assistance, guidance and outreach; expanded partnerships and voluntary
programs; leadership in the national dialogue on occupational safety
and health; and regulatory matters affecting the maritime industry, as
appropriate.
    The committee is diverse and balanced, both in terms of segments of
the maritime industry represented (e.g., shipyard and longshoring
industries), and in the views or interests represented by the members.
The Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health has
been reestablished and chartered for a two year term.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Maddux, Director, Office of
Maritime, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3609, 200 Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Fax: (202)
693-1663.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On June 26, 2006, the Secretary of Labor announced her intention to
reestablish a Maritime Advisory Committee on Safety and Health (71 FR
32374). The maritime industry has historically had a high incidence of
illnesses and injuries. The types of work performed can be quite
different in various parts of the industry, ranging from manufacturing
type work in shipyards to longshoring operations. OSHA has targeted
this industry for special attention because of the incidence of
illnesses and injuries, and the specialized nature of some of the work.
This targeting has included development of guidance or outreach
materials specific to the industry, as well as rulemaking to update
requirements, and other activities to help focus attention on the
industry and reduce the occurrence of illnesses and injuries. This
committee will be used to advise OSHA on these ongoing activities and
in new areas where the Agency chooses to pursue or expand its programs
and projects to further address these specific needs. The advice of the
committee will help the Agency in terms of substantive input on
conditions in the industry, recommendations that could be implemented
to reduce illnesses and injuries, and feedback on Agency initiatives in
the maritime industry.

II. Establishment

    The committee will function solely as an advisory body, and in
compliance with the provisions of Section 7(b) of the OSHA Act (29
U.S.C. 656), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 20), and
41 CFR part 102-3.

III. Appointment of Committee Members

    Over forty nominations of highly qualified individuals were
received in response to the Agency's request for nominations. Maritime
safety and health involves a wide range of complex issues. For that
reason, the Secretary has selected to serve on the committee the
following individuals who have broad experience relevant to the issues
to be examined by the Committee. The MACOSH members are:

Stewart Adams, U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command
(NAVSEA).
James D. Burgin, Cooper/T. Smith Corporation.

John Castanho, International Longshore & Warehouse Union.
Warren Fairley, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron
Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers.
Michael J. Flynn, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Workers.
Robert E. Gleason, International Longshoremen's Association.
Stephen D. Hudock, National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health.
Charles R. Leon, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Marc MacDonald, Pacific Maritime Association.
Captain Teresa Preston, Atlantic Marine Holding Company.
Donald V. Raffo, General Dynamics.
Captain Lorne W. Thomas, United States Coast Guard.
James R. Thornton, Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard.
David J. Tubman, Jr., Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association.
Ernest D. Whelan, International Union of Operating Engineers-Local 25,
Marine Division.

IV. Future Meetings

    As specified in the MACOSH charter, OSHA will convene up to three
MACOSH committee meetings per year. OSHA expects to convene the first
meeting in September or October of this year. As soon as meeting
arrangements are completed, OSHA will announce the specific date and
location of the meeting, along with a list of topics to be discussed,
in the Federal Register. OSHA encourages the public to attend all
MACOSH meetings.

V. Authority

    This notice was prepared under the direction of Edwin G. Foulke,
Jr., Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. It is
issued under the authority of Sections 6(b)(1) and 7(b) of the Act of
1970 (29 U.S.C. 655, 656), 29 CFR part 1912 and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2).

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 31st day of July, 2006.
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary of Labor.
[FR Doc. 06-6746 Filed 8-7-06; 8:45 am]

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