[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 32 (Thursday, February 15, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6905-6908]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03101]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. PA-54; File No. S7-02-18]

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Rescindment of system of records notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, the Securities and Exchange
Commission (Commission or SEC) purposes to rescind 33 existing systems
of records. The Notice of Rescindment identifies the system of records,
explains why the SORN is being rescinded, and provides an account of
what will happen to the records previously maintained in the system.

DATES: The rescindments will become effective on March 27, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number S7-02-18 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

    Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields, Secretary,
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington,
DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to S7-02-18. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one
method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's
internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml). Comments are
also available for website viewing and printing in the Commission's
Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, on
official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. All
comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit
only information that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronnette McDaniel, Privacy and
Information Assurance Branch Chief,<PHONE_NUMBER> or
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Thirty-three systems were identified for
rescindment from the SEC's Privacy Act systems of records inventory.
SORNs were identified for rescindment for one of four reasons: The
records (1) are not Privacy Act records; (2) will be maintained as part
of a new or modified system of records; (3) are duplicative, and
covered by another SEC system of records; or (4) are obsolete and no
longer maintained by the SEC. A description of each rescindment
justification, the applicable SORNs, and an account of what happened to
the records is as follows:

1. Not a Privacy Act System of Records

    Mere maintenance of personal information about an individual is not
enough to create a Privacy Act system of records. To satisfy the
elements of a system of records, there must be (1) a group of records;
(2) under the control of a government agency; and (3) those records
must be retrieved by a name or other personal identifier. When one
condition is no longer met, the collection ceases to qualify as a
system of records. Accordingly, the following SORNs were identified for
rescindment as they no longer qualify as a Privacy Act system of
records.
    1. SEC-12: Hearings, Proceedings and Studies. These records are no
longer retrieved by a personal identifier. Records are now retrieved
using a date or the name of an event.
    2. SEC-13: No-action and Interpretative Letters. These records are
no longer retrieved by a personal identifier. Records are now retrieved
by company name and law firm name.
    3. SEC-21: Division of Investment Management Correspondence and
Memoranda Files. These records are no longer retrieved by a personal
identifier. Records are now retrieved by date, title, or company name.
    4. SEC-27: Name-Relationship Search Index (NRSI). Under the Privacy
Act, a record is defined as ``any item, collection, or grouping of
information

about an individual that is maintained by an agency.'' Since 2000, the
NRSI has stopped maintaining records on individuals. NRSI is used as a
search tool, to search records in other SEC systems; it does not store
or maintain data within the system.

2. Maintained as Part of a New or Modified Systems of Records

    In accordance with the directive of OMB, ``if records in a system
of records will be combined with another system of records or
maintained as part of a new system of records, [agencies shall draft a]
notice of rescindment [and] shall direct members of the public to the
SORN for the system that will include the relevant records.''
Accordingly, the following SORNs were identified for rescindment. The
records will be maintained as part of a new or modified system of
records as described below:
    1. SEC-01: Registration Statements Filed Pursuant to Provisions of
the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Public
Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and Investment Company Act of
1940. Records in this system will be consolidated in multiple systems
of records. Records collected, maintained and used to assist the
Division of Corporation Finance would be consolidated into new SORN
SEC-68. Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Division
of Investment Management would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-69.
    2. SEC-02: Applications for Registration or Exemption under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. Records collected, maintained and used
to assist the Division of Investment Management would be consolidated
into new SORN SEC-69.
    3. SEC-03: Notification of Exemption from Registration under the
Securities Act of 1933. Records collected, maintained and used to
assist the Division of Corporation Finance would be consolidated into
new SORN SEC-68.
    4. SEC-04: Beneficial Ownership, Acquisition, Tender Offer, and
Solicitation Records Filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Division of
Corporation Finance would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-68.
    5. SEC-05: Ownership Reports and Insider Trading Transaction
Records Filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Public Utility
Holding Company Act of 1935, and Investment Company Act of 1940.
Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Division of
Corporation Finance would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-68.
    6. SEC-06: Periodic Reports Filed under the Securities Act of 1933,
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Public Utility Holding Company Act of
1935, and Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of
1940. Records in this system will be consolidated in multiple systems
of records. Records collected, maintained and used to assist the
Division of Corporation Finance would be consolidated into new SORN
SEC-68. Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Division
of Investment Management would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-69.
    7. SEC-07: Proposed Sale of Securities Records Filed under the
Securities Act of 1933. Records collected, maintained and used to
assist the Division of Corporation Finance would be consolidated into
new SORN SEC-68.
    8. SEC-08: Proxy Soliciting Material Filed under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and
Investment Company Act of 1940. Records in this system will be
consolidated in multiple systems of records. Records collected,
maintained and used to assist the Division of Corporation Finance would
be consolidated into new SORN SEC-68. Records collected, maintained and
used to assist the Division of Investment Management would be
consolidated into new SORN SEC-69.
    9. SEC-09: Correspondence Files Pertaining to Registered Broker-
Dealers. Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Division
of Trading and Markets would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-70.
    10. SEC-10: Correspondence Files Pertaining to Registered
Investment Advisers. Records collected, maintained and used to assist
the Division of Investment Management would be consolidated into new
SORN SEC-69.
    11. SEC-11: Correspondence Files Pertaining to Registered
Investment Companies. Records collected, maintained and used to assist
the Division of Investment Management would be consolidated into new
SORN SEC-69.
    12. SEC-18: Applications for Relief from Disqualification Filed
Under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Commission's Rules of
Practice. Records in this system will be consolidated in multiple
systems of records. Records collected, maintained and used to assist
the Office of General Counsel would be consolidated into modified SORN
SEC-31. Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Division
of Corporation Finance would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-68.
Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Division of
Investment Management would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-69.
    13. SEC-20: Division of Corporation Finance Index for Filings on
Schedule 13D and Filings under Regulations A and B. Records collected,
maintained and used to assist the Division of Corporation Finance would
be consolidated into new SORN SEC-68.
    14. SEC-30: Office of General Counsel Work Files. Records
collected, maintained and used to assist the Office of General Counsel
would be consolidated into modified SORN SEC-31.
    15. SEC-32: Rule 102(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice--
Appearance and Practice Before the Commission. Records collected,
maintained and used to assist the Office of General Counsel would be
consolidated into modified SORN SEC-31.
    16. SEC-37: Automated Personnel Management Information System.
Records collected, maintained and used to assist the Office of Human
Resources would be consolidated into modified SORN SEC-39.
    17. SEC-40: Office of Personnel Training Files. Records collected,
maintained and used to assist the Office of Human Resources would be
consolidated into modified SORN SEC-39.
    18. SEC-49: Broker-Dealer Records. Records collected, maintained
and used to assist the Division of Trading and Markets would be
consolidated into new SORN SEC-70.
    19. SEC-50: Investment Adviser Records. Records collected,
maintained and used to assist the Division of Investment Management
would be consolidated into new SORN SEC-69.

3. Duplicative of Another SEC SORN

    OMB requires that each agency provide assurance that systems of
records do not duplicate any existing agency or government-wide systems
of records. Accordingly, the following SORNs were identified for
rescindment.
    1. SEC-23: Staff Time and Activity Tracking System (STATS). The
records in SEC-23 are duplicative of and share the same purpose as the
records in SORN SEC-15: Payroll, Attendance, Retirement and Leave
Records, 75 FR 17978 (April 8, 2010).
    2. SEC-25: Office of Public Affairs, Policy Evaluation and Research
Records. The following records in SEC-25 are no longer used or
maintained by the Office of Public Affairs and are

recommended for elimination from the notice: Speeches by Commissioners
and other Commission officials. The remaining item in the categories of
records is a contact list, which contains the names, telephone numbers
and addresses of news reporters and editors. The contact list is
essential and necessary in order to conduct official business and is
duplicative of records maintained in SEC-56: Mailing, Contact and Other
Lists, 74 FR 36281 (July 22, 2009).
    3. SEC-34: Administrative Proceedings Records Cards. The records in
SEC-34 are duplicative of and share the same purpose as the records in
SORN SEC-36: Administrative Proceeding Files, 79 FR 69894 (November 24,
2014).
    4. SEC-53: Automated Emergency Notification System. The records in
SEC-53 are duplicative of the records in SORN SEC-51: Emergency
Contingency Plan System, 68 FR 23168 (April 30, 2003).
    5. SEC-59: Office of Interpretation and Guidance Log; Office of
Broker-Dealer Finances NRSRO Log; Office of Financial Responsibility
Log. The records related to broker-dealer finances were consolidated in
to the new SORN SEC-70. All remaining records in SEC-59 are duplicative
of and share the same purpose as the records in SORN SEC-56: Mailing,
Contact and Other Lists, 74 FR 36281 (July 22, 2009).

4. Obsolete Systems

    The Privacy Act provides that an agency may only collect or
maintain in its records information about individuals that is relevant
and necessary to accomplish a purpose that is required by a statute or
executive order. If a system of records is comprised of records that no
longer meet this standard, the Privacy Act may require agencies to stop
maintaining the system and expunge the records in accordance with the
requirements in the SORN and the applicable record retention or
disposition schedule approved by the National Archives and Records
Administration. System managers have deemed the following systems
obsolete and have declared that the records are no longer relevant to
accomplish an agency mission/purpose. Accordingly, the following SORNs
were identified for rescindment:

1. SEC-22: Executive/Congressional Personnel Referrals
2. SEC-26: Confidential Treatment Request Imaging System
3. SEC-35: Securities Violations Records and Bulletin
4. SEC-44: Ridesharing System
5. SEC-47: Disgorgement and Penalties Tracking System
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER
    1. SEC-01 Registration Statements Filed Pursuant to Provisions of
the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Public
Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and Investment Company Act of
1940.
    2. SEC-02 Applications for Registration or Exemption under the
Investment Company Act of 1940.
    3. SEC-03 Notification of Exemption from Registration under the
Securities Act of 1933.
    4. SEC-04 Beneficial Ownership, Acquisition, Tender Offer, and
Solicitation Records Filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
    5. SEC-05 Ownership Reports and Insider Trading Transaction Records
Filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 1935, and Investment Company Act of 1940.
    6. SEC-06 Periodic Reports Filed under the Securities Act of 1933,
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Public Utility Holding Company Act of
1935, and Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of
1940.
    7. SEC-07 Proposed Sale of Securities Records Filed under the
Securities Act of 1933.
    8. SEC-08 Proxy Soliciting Material Filed under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, and
Investment Company Act of 1940.
    9. SEC-09 Correspondence Files Pertaining to Registered Broker-
Dealers.
    10. SEC-10 Correspondence Files Pertaining to Registered Investment
Advisers.
    11. SEC-11 Correspondence Files Pertaining to Registered Investment
Companies.
    12. SEC-12, Hearings, Proceedings and Studies.
    13. SEC-13, No-action and Interpretative Letters.
    14. SEC-18 Applications for Relief From Disqualification Filed
Under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Commission's Rules of
Practice.
    15. SEC-20 Division of Corporation Finance Index for Filings on
Schedule 13D and Filings under Regulations A and B.
    16. SEC-21, Division of Investment Management Correspondence and
Memoranda Files.
    17. SEC-22, Executive/Congressional Personnel Referrals.
    18. SEC-23: Staff Time and Activity Tracking System (STATS).
    19. SEC-25, Office of Public Affairs, Policy Evaluation and
Research Records.
    20. SEC-26, Confidential Treatment Request Imaging System.
    21. SEC-27, Name-Relationship Search Index (NRSI).
    22. SEC-30 Office of General Counsel Work Files.
    23. SEC-32 Rule 102(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice--
Appearance and Practice Before the Commission.
    24. SEC-34, Administrative Proceedings Records Cards.
    25. SEC-35, Securities Violations Records and Bulletin.
    26. SEC-37: Automated Personnel Management Information System.
    27. SEC-40: Office of Personnel Training Files.
    28. SEC-44, Ridesharing System.
    29. SEC-47, Disgorgement and Penalties Tracking System.
    30. SEC-49 Broker-Dealer Records.
    31. SEC-50 Investment Adviser Records.
    32. SEC-53, Automated Emergency Notification System.
    33. SEC-59, Office of Interpretation and Guidance Log; Office of
Broker-Dealer Finances NRSRO Log; Office of Financial Responsibility
Log.

HISTORY:

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                                            Federal Register No. and
              System No.                        publication date
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SEC-01................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975).
SEC-02................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         64 FR 69051 (December 9, 1999);
                                         and 66 FR 7820 (January 25,
                                         2001).
SEC-03................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975)
                                         and 46 FR 44328 (September 3,
                                         1981).
SEC-04................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975).
SEC-05................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975).
SEC-06................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975)
                                         and 59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994).
SEC-07................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975)
                                         and 59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994).
SEC-08................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975)
                                         and 59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994).
SEC-09................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1997).

SEC-10................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1997).
SEC-11................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975)
                                         and 62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1997).
SEC-12................................  40 FR 39258 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 14,
                                         1997).
SEC-13................................  40 FR 39258 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 14,
                                         1997).
SEC-18................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1997).
SEC-20................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1997).
SEC-21................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         77 FR 65913 (October 31, 2012);
                                         and 78 FR 41962 (July 12,
                                         2013).
SEC-22................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         41 FR 5321 (February 5, 1976);
                                         56 FR 24103 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 14,
                                         1997).
SEC-23................................  44 FR 7002 (February 5, 1979);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 14,
                                         1997).
SEC-25................................  41 FR 5318 (February 5, 1976);
                                         42 FR 36333 (July 14, 1977); 46
                                         FR 22091 (April 15, 1981); 49
                                         FR 28498 (July 12, 1984); 59 FR
                                         27626 (May 27, 1994) and 62 FR
                                         47884 (September 11, 1997).
SEC-26................................  62 FR 47889 (September 11,
                                         1997).
SEC-27................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         41 FR 5321 (February 5, 1976);
                                         49 FR 28498 (July 12, 1984); 56
                                         FR 24103 (May 27, 1994); and 62
                                         FR 47884 (September 14, 1997).
SEC-30................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994); and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1997).
SEC-32................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975)
                                         and 62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1994).
SEC-34................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         59 FR 27626 (May 27, 1994) and
                                         62 FR 47884 (September 11,
                                         1997).
SEC-35................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975).
SEC-37................................  43 FR 21769 (May 19, 1978); 46
                                         FR 31128 (June 12, 1981); 56 FR
                                         24103 (June 3, 1991); 57 FR
                                         14594 (April 21, 1992); 59 FR
                                         27626 (May 27, 1994) and 62 FR
                                         47884 (September 14, 1997).
SEC-40................................  40 FR 39253 (August 27, 1975);
                                         41 FR 5321 (February 5, 1976);
                                         42 FR 36333 (July 14, 1977); 56
                                         FR 24103 (June 1, 1991); and 62
                                         FR 479884 (September 11, 1997).
SEC-44................................  63 FR 37423 (July 10, 1998).
SEC-47................................  64 FR 19840 (April 22, 1999).
SEC-49................................  64 FR 69051 (December 9, 1999).
SEC-50................................  66 FR 7820 (January 25, 2001).
SEC-53................................  71 FR 3907 (January 24, 2006).
SEC-59................................  74 FR 36281 (July 22, 2009).
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    By the Commission.

    Dated: February 9, 2018.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-03101 Filed 2-14-18; 8:45 am]
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Walt Stevenson/ RTP/ USEPA/ US 04/ 18/ 2006 09: 00 AM To edmond_ toy@ omb. eop. gov cc Rick Vetter/ RTP/ USEPA/ US@ EPA, RobertJ Wayland/ RTP/ USEPA/ US@ EPA, Cathy Coats/ RTP/ USEPA/ US@ EPA Subje ct UCL for CEMS vs stack test  Edmond Below is the new preamble text. Let me know what you think.

Walt H. What emission variability factor is appropriate?

Although most commenters and EPA used similar statistical methodology, differences were identified in assumptions used to develop emission variability factors ( in particular, the upper confidence limit ( UCL)). The UCL addresses how often, on average, one would estimate that an emissions level may exceed a certain value ( the standard). For analysis of CEMS data,

such as sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides, where 365 tests ( 24

hr CEMS average) are conducted per year, EPA and commenters agreed the emission limit should be set at a level that would be expected to be exceeded only once per year at a well operated MWC plant. Once per year translates into a 99.7 percent UCL ( 364/ 365 = 0.997 or 99.7 percent). A number of commenters suggested the use of a 99.7 percent UCL for development of limits using both CEMS data ( sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide) and stack test data ( cadmium, lead, mercury,

particulate matter, dioxin, and hydrogen chloride). This is one area where EPA disagrees with these commenters. EPA concludes a different assumption is appropriate. For stack test emission limits, EPA used a different and lower UCL. This is the same approach EPA used at proposal. Analysis of data to estimate emission limits to be enforced by stack test methods must be done using a different approach than where enforcement is to be based on CEMS. Historically, for stack test data, EPA used its judgement to select appropriate emission limits in consideration of emissions variability over a wide range of operating conditions, and consideration of the limitations of compliance determination by infrequent stack testing. For this rulemaking, EPA moved a step forward using statistical methods to aid in estimating appropriate emission levels for stack test compliance. The UCL for estimating emission limits enforced by infrequent stack testing must also reflect a reasonable consideration of emissions variability and compliance limitations of stack testing. Based on EPA's experience, EPA concluded an UCL of 99 percent was appropriate to estimate achievable emission levels for emission limits enforced by stack testing. Therefore, just as done in the December 19, 2005 proposal, EPA continues to use a 99 percent UCL for estimating emission limits to be enforced by stack testing and 99.7 percent UCL for estimating emission limits to be enforced by CEMS. The commenters did not provide any persuasive information for the use of a 99.7 percent UCL for both CEMS and stack test compliance methods.


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1179-1181]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31699]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9160; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-022-AD;
Amendment 39-18767; AD 2016-26-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an airworthiness directive (AD) 2016-06-01
for B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-
2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-
21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T-4R, BN-2T, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2,
and BN2A MK. III-3 (all models on Type Certificate Data Sheets A17EU
and A29EU) airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks in
the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads. This AD changes
model applicability due to errors found in AD 2016-06-01. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 9, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April
19, 2016 (81 FR 13717; March 15, 2016).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9160; or in person at the Docket 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Britten-
Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre,
Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone:
+44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. You may view
this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for Docket No. FAA-2016-9160.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2,
BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21,
BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T-4R,
BN-2T, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 (all models on
Type Certificate Data Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2016 (81 FR 65581),
and proposed to supersede AD 2016-06-01, Amendment 39-18432 (81 FR
13717; March 15, 2016).
    Since we issued AD 2016-06-01, errors were discovered in the model
applicability after issuance. This AD adds Models BN-2T and BN-2T-4R,
removes nonexistent Model BN2B, and removes duplicate listings of BN2A
and BN2A MK.III.
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country. The MCAI states that:

    In 2005, occurrences were reported of finding cracks in the
inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/
N) DU130-24.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters,
vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and airspeed indicators,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, B-N Group issued
Service Bulletin (SB) 310 to provide inspection and test
instructions. Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G-2005-0034 (EASA
approval 2005-6447) to require repetitive inspections and leak tests
and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective
action(s).
    Subsequently, B-N Group published SB 310 issue 2, prompting EASA
to issue AD 2006-0143 making reference to SB 310 at issue 2, while
the publication of BNA SB 310 issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006-0143R1,
introducing BNA modification (mod) NB-M-1728 (new pitot/static
pressure head not affected by the AD requirements) as optional
terminating action for the repetitive inspections and leak tests.
    Since that AD was issued, operators have reported a number of
premature failures of the affected P/N DU130-24 pitot-static probes.
    Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB 310 issue 4 to reduce
the interval for the inspections and leak tests.

    The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://

www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9160-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed B-N Group Ltd. Britten-Norman Service Bulletin Number
SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. The service information
describes procedures for inspections, and if necessary, replacement of
the pitot/static pressure head. 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 the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 93 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $7,905, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $10,000, for a cost
of $10,170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
    The cost impact of this AD is the same as that presented in AD
2016-06-01.

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 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 this AD:
    (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.

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-2016-
9160; 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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 Amendment 39-18432 (81 FR
13717; March 15, 2016) and adding the following new AD:

2016-26-09 B-N Group Ltd.: Amendment 39-18767; Docket No. FAA-2016-
9160; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-022-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 9,
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2016-06-01, Amendment 39-18432 (81 FR
13717; March 15, 2016) (``AD 2016-06-01'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2,
BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26,
BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T-4R, BN-2T,
BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 (all models on Type
Certificate Data Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34: Navigation.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks in the
inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, which could
cause incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the airplane. We are issuing this AD
to change the model applicability due to errors found in AD 2016-06-
01.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) through (5) of this AD:
    (1) For all airplanes that are equipped with pitot/static
pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24, except Models BN-2T and
BN-2T-4R: Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 19, 2016
(the effective date retained from AD 2016-06-01) and repetitively
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the
pitot/static pressure head for cracks and/or separation and perform
a leak test following the procedures in the action section of
Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25,
2015.
    (2) For Models BN-2T and BN-2T-4R that are equipped with pitot/
static pressure head

part number (P/N) DU130-24: Within 50 hours TIS after February 9,
2017 (the effective date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the pitot/static
pressure head for cracks and/or separation and perform a leak test
following the procedures in the action section of Britten-Norman
Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015.
    (3) For all airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head
part number (P/N) DU130-24: If any discrepancies are found during an
inspection or test required in paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD,
before further flight, replace the pitot/static pressure head with
an airworthy part.
    (4) For all airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head
part number (P/N) DU130-24: Corrections performed on airplanes as
required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD do not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive actions required in paragraph
(f)(1) or (2) of this AD.
    (5) For all airplanes not equipped with a pitot/static pressure
head P/N DU130-24 on February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this
AD): After April 19, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-
06-01), do not install a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130-24.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2015-0184, dated September 1, 2015; for related information. You may
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9160-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 19, 2016.
    (i) Britten-Norman Service Bulletin SB 310, Issue 4, dated
September 25, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited service information
identified in this AD, contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited,
Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East,
Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000;
fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9160.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on December 22, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-31699 Filed 1-4-17; 8:45 am]
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