[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19620-19621]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2006-P-0207]

Draft Guidance for Industry: Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey
Products; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the
availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ``Guidance for
Industry: Proper Labeling

of Honey and Honey Products.'' FDA developed this draft guidance to
advise firms on the proper labeling of honey and honey products to help
ensure that honey and honey products are not adulterated or misbranded.

DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR
10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this
draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the
guidance, submit either electronic or written comments on the draft
guidance by June 9, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the draft
guidance to the Office of Nutrition, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements
(HFS-820), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug
Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740. Send
two self-addressed adhesive labels to assist that office in processing
your request. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic
access to the draft guidance.
    Submit electronic comments on the draft guidance to http://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets
Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: April Kates, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition (HFS-820), Food and Drug Administration, 5100
Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry
entitled ``Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products'' dated February
2014. On March 8, 2006, the American Beekeeping Federation and several
other honey-related associations submitted a citizen petition
requesting that FDA adopt a U.S. standard of identity for honey based
on the 2001 Revised Codex Alimentarius Commission's Standard for Honey.
The petitioners asserted that a U.S. standard of identity for honey
would achieve the following goals: (1) Clarify what the term ``honey''
means with respect to the food's composition and therefore promote
honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers; (2) combat
economic adulteration of honey by aiding enforcement and industry
compliance; and (3) promote honesty and fair dealing within the food
trade in general, where pure honey is used as an ingredient in other
food. In a letter dated October 5, 2011, we denied the petition because
the petition did not provide reasonable grounds for FDA to adopt the
Codex standard for honey. We also concluded that the petitioners' goals
can be achieved by FDA's existing authorities and that a standard of
identity for honey would not promote honesty and fair dealing in the
interest of consumers.
    To address the labeling issues relevant to the petition, we
developed this draft guidance to advise the regulated food industry on
the proper labeling of honey and honey products to help ensure that
honey and honey products are not adulterated or misbranded under
sections 402 and 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 342 and 343, respectively).
    We are issuing this draft guidance document consistent with our
good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance,
when finalized, will represent FDA's current thinking on the labeling
of honey and honey products. It does not create or confer any rights
for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An
alternate approach may be used if such approach satisfies the
requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This draft guidance refers to previously approved collections of
information found in FDA regulations. These collections of information
are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The
collections of information in 21 CFR 101.4, 101.22, and 102 have been
approved under OMB control number 0910-0381.

III. Comments

    Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding
this document to http://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the
Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to
send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number
found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments
may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

IV. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the draft guidance
document at http://www.fda.gov/FoodGuidances or http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: April 4, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-07925 Filed 4-8-14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP16-462-000]

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket
Authorization

    Take notice that on May 20, 2016 Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC
(Columbia), 1300 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 filed a prior notice
request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208(c), 157.213(b) and
157.216(b) of the Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act
(NGA). Columbia seeks authorization to abandon and modify certain
storage facilities in the Majorsville-Heard Storage Complex (Storage
Complex) in Marshall County, West Virginia. The authorizations proposed
in this proceeding do not relate to mining activities, thus as
Columbia's blanket authorization issued in Docket No. CP95-61-000 is
limited to those activities related to coal mining activities in the
Storage Complex, Columbia is seeking abandonment authority under its
blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP83-76-000, all as more fully
set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and
open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web at
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. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Matthew J. Agen, Senior Counsel, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 5151
San Felipe Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77056; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
or by email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>.
    Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant
notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's
Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of
intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission's staff
may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under
the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest
is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall
be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for
protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after
the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be
treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of
the NGA.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter's will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with he Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commenter's will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentary, will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a) (1) (iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site (www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-Filing'' link. Persons unable to file
electronically should submit original and 5 copies of the protest or
intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.

    Dated: June 1, 2016.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Pages 57928-57929]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0690; FRL-9917-09-OAR]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; EPA's Light-Duty In-Use Vehicle Testing Program
(Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (EPA ICR No.
0222.10, OMB Control No. 2060-0086). This ICR is scheduled to expire on
September 30, 2014. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and
approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the
proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 25, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2010-0690 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by
email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to: EPA Docket Center,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Sohacki, Compliance Division,
Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number:
734-214-4851; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through

the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
submit additional comments to OMB.
    Abstract: EPA has an ongoing program to evaluate the emission
performance of in-use light-duty (passenger car and light truck) motor
vehicles. This program operates in conjunction with testing of
prototype vehicles prior to use (manufacturer and EPA confirmatory
testing for certification) and the mandatory manufacturer's in-use
testing program (IUVP) for light-duty vehicles. They derive from the
Clean Air Act's charge that EPA ensures that motor vehicles comply with
emissions requirements throughout their useful lives. The primary
purpose of the program is information gathering. Nevertheless, EPA can
require a recall if it receives information, from whatever source,
including in-use testing, that a ``substantial number'' of any class or
category of vehicles or engines, although properly maintained and used,
do not conform to the emission standards, when in actual use throughout
their useful life.
    The program can be broken down into three closely-related headings.
The first is a surveillance program that selects approximately 40
classes of passenger cars and light trucks for in-use testing, at EPA's
testing facility, totaling approximately 120 vehicles (three in each
class on average). In some cases surveillance testing may be followed
by compliance testing. The purpose of a compliance phase is to develop
additional information related to test failures observed in a class
during surveillance testing. This program that selects approximately 3
classes of 10 passenger cars and light trucks for in-use testing, at
EPA's testing facility, totaling approximately 30 vehicles. The second
heading is testing of a subset of vehicles from the surveillance
recruitment for operation of on-board diagnostics (OBD) systems. EPA
does not currently recruit vehicles for OBD testing but includes the
testing in this ICR in the event that OBD testing is resumed. The third
category is special investigations involving testing of vehicles to
address specific issues. The number of vehicles procured under this
category varies widely from year to year, but this request asks for
approval of the information burden corresponding to 10 such vehicles
per year for the next three years.
    Participation in the light-duty surveys, as well as the vehicle
testing, is strictly voluntary. A group of 25 to 50 potential
participants is identified from state vehicle registration records.
They are asked to return a form indicating their willingness to
participate and if so, to verify some limited vehicle information.
Three of those who return the card are called and asked several survey
questions concerning vehicle condition, and operation and maintenance.
Additional groups of potential participants may be contacted until a
sufficient number of vehicles have been obtained. Owners verify the
survey information when they deliver their vehicles to EPA, release the
vehicle to EPA, voluntarily provide maintenance records for copying,
receive a cash incentive and, if requested, a loaner car, then receive
the vehicle from EPA at the conclusion of the testing.
    Form Numbers: 5900-304, 5900-305, 5900-306, 5900-307, 5900-308,
5900-309
    Frequency of response: On Occasion.
    Respondents/affected entities: A group of 25 to 50 potential
participants is identified from state vehicle registration records.
They are asked to return a form indicating their willingness to
participate and if so, to verify some limited vehicle information.
Three of those who return the card are called and asked several
questions concerning vehicle condition, and operation and maintenance.
Additional groups of potential participants may be contacted until a
sufficient number of vehicles have been obtained.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: Approximately 3917 owners/lessees
receive EPA's solicitations to participate and approximately 160 do
participate.
    Total estimated burden: 505 hours (per year). Burden is defined at
5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $11,277. This includes an estimated burden
cost of $11,277 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or
maintenance and operational costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 368 responses and 16
hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that
identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease is due
to an adjustment of testing estimates based on the number and type of
testing that has been conducted in this program over the past few
years.

    Dated: September 18, 2014.
Byron J. Bunker,
Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air
Quality.
[FR Doc. 2014-22745 Filed 9-25-14; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-1004; FRL-8378-9]

Final Guidance for Pesticide Registrants on Antimicrobial
Pesticide Products With Anthrax-Related Claims

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Agency is announcing the availability of a Pesticide
Registration Notice (PR Notice) entitled ``Antimicrobial Pesticide
Products With Anthrax-Related Claims.'' This PR Notice was issued by
the Agency on [insert date PR Notice is signed by the OD] and is
identified as PR Notice 2008-2. PR Notices are issued by the EPA's
Office of Pesticide Programs (EPA/OPP) to inform pesticide registrants
and other interested persons about important policies, procedures, and
registration related decisions, and serve to provide guidance to
pesticide registrants and OPP personnel. This particular PR Notice
provides guidance pertaining to applications of registration for
antimicrobial products that would make labeling claims to inactivate
Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores (hereafter referred to as
``anthrax-related products'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Kempter, Antimicrobials Division
(7510P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me

    This action is directed to the public in general although this
action may be of particular interest to those persons who are required
to register pesticides and federal, state, and local government
agencies and private institutions or organizations who are interested
in bio-decontamination chemicals. Since other entities may also be
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions
regarding the information in this notice, consult the person listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-1004. Publicly
available docket materials are available either in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal
Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are

from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. What Guidance Does this PR Notice Provide?

    This final PR Notice provides guidance pertaining to applications
for registration of antimicrobial products that would make labeling
claims to ``inactivate Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores'' (hereafter
referred to as ``anthrax-related products''). This guidance should help
the United States be prepared to respond to incidents involving anthrax
spores by assuring that anthrax-related products are registered, that
they bear appropriate labeling, and that they are effective when used
as directed. In addition, this guidance will help protect public health
from the potential risks of anthrax spores by limiting the use of
anthrax-related products to those who are properly trained and
determined to be competent in their use.
    In summary, this PR notice specifies that in order for a product to
qualify for a claim of inactivating anthrax spores, an anthrax-related
product should be: (a) supported by specific sporicidal efficacy
studies that are acceptable to EPA and (b) subject to specific terms
and conditions of registration that limit the use of these products to
certain persons. Prospective applicants are encouraged to follow the
guidance in this notice and consult with EPA prior to applying for
registration or amendment of a product when seeking such a claim.
    In October 2001, when several letters containing Bacillus anthracis
(anthrax) spores were introduced into the U.S. Postal Service mail
system, no antimicrobial products were specifically registered for
inactivating the spores of this particular pathogen. Since that time,
EPA/OPP has developed guidance on the terms and conditions of
registration for the labeling of these products that will limit their
use to certain persons, as described below. In addition, the EPA/OPP
has developed guidance on laboratory efficacy test methods for
demonstrating the effectiveness of antimicrobial products for
inactivating anthrax spores on inanimate surfaces. Such efficacy
testing guidance will be issued separately from this PR Notice. It is
EPA's intent that registrants will follow the efficacy testing guidance
and this PR Notice when applying for registration of anthrax-related
products, and that such products, when registered, will be made
available to trained and competent civilian and military personnel who
respond to incidents involving anthrax spores.
    The information collection activities associated with the
activities described in this PR Notice are already approved by the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. The corresponding Information Collection
Request (ICR) document for the training of pesticide applicators has
been assigned EPA ICR number 0155.09 and is approved under OMB control
number 2070-0029. The ICR document for the pesticide application
process has been assigned EPA ICR number 0277.13, and is approved under
OMB control number 2070-0060. The total estimated respondent paperwork
burden associated with the training and certification of a pesticide
applicator is an annual average of 3.1 burden hours. The annual average
reporting and recordkeeping burden for a registration applicant
respondent is estimated to range from 14 hours to 646 hours, depending
upon the type of activity. For ``Type A'' activities, which include new
active ingredients and new uses, the estimated annual applicant burden
average is 194 hours per application. For ``Type B'' activities, which
include amendments and notifications, the estimated annual applicant
burden average is 14 hours per application. The respondent burden
estimate for ``Type C'' reduced risk products is an average of 646
hours per product. A copy of the most recent version of EPA ICR
0155.09 is available under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-0357,
and a copy of the most recent version of EPA ICR 0277.13 is
available under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0419. Both dockets may be
accessed at www.regulations.gov.

III. Do PR Notices Contain Binding Requirements?

    The PR Notice discussed in this notice is intended to provide
general guidance to pesticide applicants and registrants. While the
requirements in the statutes and Agency regulations are binding on EPA,
registrants, and applicants, this PR Notice is not binding on either
EPA or any outside parties, and EPA may depart from the guidance where
circumstances warrant and without prior notice. Likewise, pesticide
applicants and registrants may assert that the guidance is not
appropriate generally or not applicable to a specific pesticide or
situation. Pesticide applicants and registrants may propose
alternatives to the recommendations described in the PR Notice, and the
Agency will assess them for appropriateness on a case-by-case basis and
will respond in writing.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Anthrax, Decontamination, Pesticides and
pests.

    Dated: August 26, 2008.
Debra Edwards,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.

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Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0470; Special Conditions No. 25-754-SC]

Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII
Series Airplane; Electro-Hydraulically Actuated Seats Equipped With
Backup Power Supply

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final special conditions.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVII series airplane. These
airplanes, as modified by Gulfstream, will have a novel or unusual
design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in
the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This
design feature is electro-hydraulically actuated seats equipped with
backup power supply. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not
contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design
feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety
standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a
level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing
airworthiness standards.

DATES: Effective August 13, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Sinclair, AIR-675, Airframe and
Cabin Safety Section, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation
Administration, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, Washington 98198;
telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On October 12, 2018, Gulfstream applied for a supplemental type
certificate for electro-hydraulically actuated seats equipped with
backup power supply in the Model GVII series airplane. The Gulfstream
Model GVII series airplane, currently approved under Type Certificate
No. T00021AT, is twin-engine, transport-category airplane with seating
for 19 passengers and a maximum takeoff weight of 79,600 pounds.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) 21.101, Gulfstream must show that the Model GVII series airplane,
as changed, continues to meet the applicable provisions of the
regulations listed in Type Certificate No. T00021AT or the applicable
regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except
for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for the Gulfstream Model GVII series
airplane because of a novel or unusual design feature, special
conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which
they are issued. Should the applicant apply for a supplemental type
certificate to modify any other model included on the same type
certificate to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature,
these special conditions would also apply to the other model under
Sec.  21.101.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special
conditions, the Gulfstream Model GVII series airplane must comply with
the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and
the noise-certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36.
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type
certification basis under Sec.  21.101.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The Gulfstream Model GVII series airplane will incorporate the
following novel or unusual design features:
    Hydraulically actuated components on airplane seats, including
hydraulic reservoir, pump, actuators, and backup power systems.

Discussion

    Hydraulically actuated components and backup power systems on
airplane seats are considered novel or unusual by the FAA. Therefore,
we developed special conditions that contain the additional standards
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness
standards.
    The FAA has considered the installation of seats with these
features to have four primary safety concerns:
    1. Reliability of the backup power supply;
    2. Safety hazards to the occupants from the hydraulically actuated
components of the seat;
    3. Structural integrity of the hydraulic components; and
    4. Flammability.
    Emergency exits must be accessible to the passengers, and the
effectiveness of evacuation must be maintained. Typical airplane seats
can be positioned manually to the lateral (track) and directional
(swivel) taxi, takeoff, and landing (TT&L) position by mechanical
means, so that the seats can be positioned accordingly in the event of
a loss of cabin power. For this electro-hydraulically operated seat
design, in lieu of a manual means to re-position the hydraulically
operated seat features (backrest, seat pan, and leg-rest deployment)
for TT&L, a backup power supply (BPS) temporarily powers the hydraulic
system in the event of loss of cabin power. The BPS is deployed, and
intended only for use, in the event of a loss of cabin power. If the
seats are installed in the path of the emergency over-wing exits,
failure to return the seat to a TT&L position may have an adverse
effect on evacuation. Substantiation of 14 CFR 25.809(b) and
25.813(c)(2)(ii) must be shown with the seats in their most adverse
positions.
    It must be shown that the hydraulically actuated components of the
seat pose no safety hazard to the occupants or airplane. This includes
injuries caused by crushing of airplane occupants who are between the
hydraulically actuated components and any part of the passenger cabin
when seat features (e.g., leg rest or backrest)

are actuated. Additionally, the risk of loss of function of a control
or proximity switch, resulting in the pump motor commanded to remain
pumping after the hydraulic actuator(s) have reached their minimum or
maximum limit, must not cause the overloaded motor to overheat, a
condition that could result in fire.
    The FAA has also considered the emergency-landing dynamic
conditions for the installation of electro-hydraulically actuated
seats. The applicant must show that the hydraulic system (actuators,
reservoir, lines, etc.) remains intact and free from leakage under the
conditions specified in Sec.  25.562. Testing of each seat's hydraulic
system per Sec.  25.1435(c) may be conducted off of the airplane.
    Flammability of hydraulic fluid used in the seat-movement mechanism
must be considered. If the fluid is flammable, it could contribute to a
post-crash or in-flight fire. Any failure modes that would result in
release of the flammable hydraulic fluid during a post-crash or in-
flight fire, causing such fluid to materially increase an existing
fire, must be examined. Examples of this could be flex lines burning
through and releasing the flammable hydraulic fluid, or the fluid
reservoir could be heated in a fire, resulting in a boiling-liquid,
expanding-vapor explosion. The potential for spontaneous ignition of
the fluid coming into contact with hot surfaces or other ignition
sources should also be addressed. The applicant should examine any
possible failure mode in which the flammable hydraulic fluid could be
absorbed into materials, such as the seat foam and fabric, carpeting,
etc. The applicant must show that any fluid-soaked seat parts remain
self-extinguishing. The applicant must also show that flammability of
dry residue, which may be present from a slow leak or fluid seepage,
does not degrade the flammability characteristics of any materials the
fluid contacts, to a level below the requirements specified in Sec.
25.853.
    These special conditions contain the additional safety standards
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness
standards.

Discussion of Comments

    The FAA issued Notice of Proposed Special Conditions No. 25-19-10-
SC for the Gulfstream Model GVII series airplane, which was published
in the Federal Register on July 2, 2019 (84 FR 31522). No comments were
received, and the special conditions are adopted as proposed.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the
Gulfstream Model GVII series airplane. Should Gulfstream apply at a
later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other
model included on Type Certificate No. T00021AT to incorporate the same
novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply
to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features
on one model series of airplane. It is not a rule of general
applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for
approval of these features on the airplane.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

Authority Citation

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Special Conditions

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of
the type certification basis for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model
GVII series airplanes.
    1. It must be shown that the probability of failure of the backup
power supply to return seat components to the required taxi, takeoff,
and landing position is no greater than 10-5 per flight
hour.
    2. It must be shown that the hydraulically actuated components of
the seat pose no safety hazard to the occupants. Hazards to be
considered, per the latest revision of Advisory Circular 25.1309-1, at
a minimum are:
    a. Injuries caused by crushing of airplane occupants who are
between the hydraulically actuated components and any part of the
passenger cabin when the leg rest or backrest is actuated.
    b. The risk of loss of function of a control or proximity switch
resulting in the pump motor being commanded to stay on after the
hydraulic actuator(s) have reached their minimum or maximum limit,
creating potential for motor overheating or fire.
    c. The potential for a significant contribution to a fire in the
event fluid comes into contact with hot surfaces or other ignition
sources, and the potential for release of toxic or flammable vapors and
gasses.
    3. It must be shown that the hydraulic system (actuators,
reservoir, lines, etc.) remains intact and free from leakage under the
conditions specified in Sec.  25.562. Testing of each seat's hydraulic
system per Sec.  25.1435(c) may be conducted off of the airplane.
    4. Section 25.863 requires consideration of any effects the
hydraulic fluid, including the fluid as a dry residue, could have on
combustible or absorbing materials. The characteristics of such
flammable fluid in these conditions must be tested to the requirements
of Sec.  25.853(a) and (c), or the materials must be shielded in a
manner that prevents contact by the fluid. However, as an alternative
to such testing or shielding, the applicant may provide, in accordance
with Sec.  25.863(c), a quick-acting means that alerts the crew that
hydraulic fluid has leaked.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 7, 2019.
Christopher R. Parker,
Acting Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-17257 Filed 8-12-19; 8:45 am]
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