                                 DRAFT AGENDA                    US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)                      FIFRA SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP)                                   OPEN MEETING                              April 10  -  13, 2012                FIFRA SAP WEB SITE http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/sap/                       OPP Docket Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>                       Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0040                       U.S. Environmental Protection Agency                          Conference Center Lobby Level                         One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.)                   2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202                                                  Scientific Issues Associated with Chlorpyrifos Health Effects                                            Please note that all times are approximate (see note at end of Agenda).                                      Day 1                             Tuesday, April 10, 2012

9:00 A.M. Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures  -  Fred Jenkins, Ph.D. Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, EPA

9:05 P.M. Introduction and Identification of Panel Members  -  Kenneth Portier, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Session Chair

9:10 A.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks  -  Steven Bradbury, Ph.D., Director, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

9:20 A.M. US EPA Presentations

10:30 A.M. Break

10:45 A.M. US EPA Presentations (Cont'd)

12:00 P.M. Lunch

1:15 P.M. US EPA Presentations (Cont'd)

5:30 P.M. Adjourn

                                    Day 2                            Wednesday, April 11, 2012

9:00 A.M. Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures  -  Fred Jenkins, Ph.D. Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, EPA

9:05 A.M. Introduction and Identification of Panel Members  -  Kenneth Portier, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Session Chair

9:10 A.M. Follow-up from the previous day presentations

9:40 A.M. Public Comments

10:30 A.M Break

10:40 A.M. Public Comments (Cont'd)

12:00 P.M. Lunch

1:15 P.M. Public Comments (Cont'd)

3:30 P.M. Break

3:45 P.M. Charge to Panel

5:30 P.M. Adjourn

                                    Day 3                             Thursday, April 12, 2012

9:00 A.M. Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures  -  Fred Jenkins, Ph.D. Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, EPA

9:05 A.M. Introduction and Identification of Panel Members  -  Kenneth Portier, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Session Chair

9:10 A.M. Follow-up from the previous day discussions

9:30 A.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

10:30 A.M. Break

10:45 A.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

12:00 P.M. Lunch

1:15 P.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

2:45 P.M. Break

3:00 P.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

5:30 P.M. Adjourn

                                    Day 4                              Friday, April 13, 2012

9:00 A.M. Opening of Meeting and Administrative Procedures  -  Fred Jenkins, Ph.D. Designated Federal Official, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, EPA

9:05 A.M. Introduction and Identification of Panel Members  -  Kenneth Portier, Ph.D., FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel Session Chair

9:10 A.M. Follow-up from the previous day discussions

9:30 A.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

10:30 A.M. Break

10:45 A.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

12:00 P.M. Lunch

1:15 P.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

2:45 P.M. Break

3:00 P.M. Charge to Panel (Cont'd)

4:30 P.M. Adjourn

Please be advised that agenda times are approximate; when the discussion for one topic is completed, discussions for the next topic will begin. For further information, please contact the Designated Federal Official for this meeting, Dr. Fred Jenkins, via telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>


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Sunshine Act Meetings

TIME AND DATE: 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

PLACE: The meeting will be held via remote means and/or at the
Commission's headquarters, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549.

STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners,
the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend
the closed meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the
matters also may be present.
    In the event that the time, date, or location of this meeting
changes, an announcement of the change, along with the new time, date,
and/or place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission's website
at https://www.sec.gov.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has
certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth
in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (6), (7), (8), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR
200.402(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9)(ii) and (a)(10),
permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the closed meeting.
    The subject matter of the closed meeting will consist of the
following topics:
    Institution and settlement of injunctive actions;
    Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings;
    Resolution of litigation claims; and
    Other matters relating to examinations and enforcement proceedings.
    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in
the scheduling of meeting agenda items that may consist of
adjudicatory, examination, litigation, or regulatory matters.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information; please
contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202)
551-5400.
    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b.

    Dated: May 12, 2022.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
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[Release No. 34-94983; File No. SR-ICC-2022-004]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Order
Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to the ICC Recovery Plan and
the ICC Wind-Down Plan

May 25, 2022.

I. Introduction

    On April 1, 2022, CE Clear Credit LCC (``ICC'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to
amend the ICC Recovery Plan and the ICC Wind-Down Plan (collectively,
the ``Plans''). The proposed rule change was published for comment in
the Federal Register on April 14, 2022.\3\ The Commission did not
receive comments regarding the proposed rule change. For the reasons
discussed below, the Commission is approving the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice
of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to the ICC Recovery Plan
and the ICC Wind-Down Plan, Exchange Act Release No. 94650 (Apr. 8,
2022); 87 FR 22276 (Apr. 14, 2022) (File No. SR-ICC-2022-004)
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II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change

A. Background

    As a ``covered clearing agency,'' \4\ ICC is required to, among
other things, ``establish, implement, maintain and enforce written
policies and procedures reasonably designed to . . . maintain a sound
risk management framework for comprehensively managing legal, credit,
liquidity, operational, general business, investment, custody, and
other risks that arise in or are borne by the covered clearing agency,
which . . . includes plans for the recovery and orderly wind-down of
the covered clearing agency necessitated by credit losses, liquidity
shortfalls, losses from general business risk, or any other losses.''
\5\ The Commission has previously clarified that it believes that such
recovery and wind-down plans are ``rules'' within the meaning of
Exchange Act Section 19(b) and Rule 19b-4 thereunder because such plans
would constitute changes to a stated policy, practice, or
interpretation of a covered clearing agency.\6\ Accordingly, a covered
clearing agency, such as ICC, is required to file its plans for
recovery and orderly wind-down with the Commission.\7\ Recovery and
Wind-Down Plans have been in place at ICC for a number of years and
approved by the Commission on May 10, 2021 for the first time since
becoming a ``covered clearing agency'' under the definition in Rule
17Ad-22(a)(5).\8\
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    \4\ The term ``covered clearing agency'' is defined in Rule
17Ad-22(a)(5), 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(a)(5). ICC became subject to the
requirements in Rule 17Ad-22(e) with the amendment to the definition
of the term ``covered clearing agency.'' See Definition of ``Covered
Clearing Agency,'' Exchange Act Release No. 88616 (Apr. 9, 2020), 85
FR 28853 (May 14, 2020) (File No. S7-23-16).
    \5\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(e)(3)(ii).
    \6\ Standards for Covered Clearing Agencies, Exchange Act
Release No. 78961 (Sep. 28, 2016), 81 FR 70786, 70809 (Oct. 13,
2016) (File No. S7-03-14).
    \7\ ICC became a ``covered clearing agency'' following a change
in the definition of the term in Rule 17Ad-22(a)(5). The previous
definition of ``covered clearing agency'' in Rule 17Ad-22(a)(5)
stated that ``covered clearing agency'' means a designated clearing
agency or a clearing agency involved in activities with a more
complex risk profile for which the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission is not the Supervisory Agency as defined in Section
803(8) of the Payment, Clearing and Settlement Supervision Act of
2010 (12 U.S.C. 5461 et seq.). Under this definition, ICC was not a
covered clearing agency. Under the revised definition, ``covered
clearing agency'' means a registered clearing agency that provides
the services of a central counterparty or central securities
depository. Under the revised definition, ICC is a covered clearing
agency. See Definition of ``Covered Clearing Agency'', Exchange Act
Release No. 88616 (Apr. 9, 2020), 85 FR 28853, 28854-55 (May 14,
2020) (File No. S7-23-16).
    \8\ Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Order
Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to the ICC Recovery Plan and
the ICC Wind-Down Plan, Exchange Act Release No. 91806 (May 10,
2021), 86 FR 26561 (May 14, 2021) (File No. SR-ICC-2021-005).
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B. Recovery Plan

    The proposed rule change would make general updates to ensure that
the information in the Recovery Plan is current and relates to changes
that impacted ICC in the past year.\9\ The Recovery Plan would be
updated to specify that the information provided is current as of
December 31, 2021, unless otherwise stated.
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    \9\ The descriptions of the Recovery and Wind-Down Plans are
substantially excerpted from the Notice. Moreover, capitalized terms
not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in
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    The proposed rule change would make the following updates related
to ICC's ownership and operations:
     In Section II.A, add one additional entity to the list of
companies owned by ICC's parent.
     In Section IV.A, adds iTraxx Index Swaptions as an example
of the Index Swaptions products for which ICC provides clearing
services.
     In Section IV.D, updates numbers for ICC's revenues,
volumes, and expenses and includes those for Index Swaptions.
     In Section VI.A, updates locations of facilities and
personnel headcount and functions.
     In Section X, updates the projected recovery and wind-down
costs and regulatory capital.
     In Section XI, updates ICC's and ICE Group's financial
statements.
     In Section XIII, updates the percentages held by financial
services providers of clearing participant cash and collateral.
    The proposed rule change would also revise Section IV.C.1 to
reflect (i) the change of the Board size from eleven to nine managers,
consistent with the

adoption of the Sixth Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of ICC
in 2021, (ii) the reduction of the number of independent and non-
independent managers by one, (iii) the revision of manager titles, and
(iv) the removal of two specific managers.
    The proposed rule change would also change Section IV.C.3 to update
the description of the responsibilities and membership composition of
the Participant Review Committee (``PRC'') and Credit Review
Subcommittee of the PRC (``CRS''), which are internal committees that
assist in fulfilling counterparty review responsibilities, consistent
with changes to their charters in 2021. The proposed rule change would
also make corresponding changes in Section VI.B.1 to describe the
advisory role of the CRS in making recommendations to the PRC and the
required role of the PRC in approving FSPs.
    The proposed rule change would also amend Section IV.E.4 to state
that ICC monitors the FSPs daily, intraday, and monthly, consistent
with the processes described in the ICC Counterparty Monitoring
Procedures.
    ICC would revise Section VII.B to remove discussion of a metric no
longer used to measure ICC's performance, and to update the date of a
referenced policy.
    Under the proposed rule change, Section VII.C would specify that
ICC will make required disclosures pursuant to applicable regulations
once the Recovery Plan is initiated, and would include updated
regulatory contacts. In Section VIII.B.2, the proposed changes would
add minor language clarifications in describing the purpose of its
Liquidity Risk Management Framework. In Section VIII.B.3, the proposed
changes would make updates regarding the insurance coverage maintained
at the ICE Group level, which may be used as a recovery tool in a non-
clearing participant default scenario.
    Under the proposed rule change, Section VIII.B.3 would reflect
updated balance sheet information that demonstrates the ability of
ICC's parent to make cash infusions to ICC as a recovery tool.
Relatedly, the proposed rule change would amend the procedures for
seeking such additional capital, including the individual within the
ICE Group with whom such discussions would begin. The proposed changes
would also identify the role of this individual within the ICE Group
and update the description of the composition of certain ICE Group
boards. Additionally, the proposed rule change would include updated
financial information relevant to the efficacy of several other
recovery tools that may be utilized in a non-clearing participant
default scenario.
    ICC also proposed minor edits for clarity and consistency.
Specifically, Section IX would be amended to clarify that the Recovery
Plan is made available to regulators in accordance with relevant
regulations, and to incorporate a reference to the ICC Default
Management Procedures for details on ICC's default management testing.
Section XIV would include an updated index of exhibits referring to the
current versions of policies and procedures, consistent with updated
footnote references. Finally, the proposed rule change would make minor
typographical fixes in the Recovery Plan as well as conforming changes
in in the Wind-Down Plan, including updates to entity names, and
grammatical and formatting changes.

C. Wind-Down Plan

    The proposed rule changes to the Wind-Down Plan are, in large part,
substantially similar to the proposed changes to the Recovery Plan,
including general updates, clarifying edits, and amendments to make the
information in the Wind-Down Plan current and reflect changes that have
impacted ICC in the past year, including changes to the composition of
the Board.
    Similar to the Recovery Plan, the document would be amended
throughout to specify that the information provided is current as of
December 31, 2021, unless otherwise stated. Under the proposed rule
change, The Wind-Down Plan would also reflect the addition of one
entity to the list of companies owned by ICC's parent, as well as
updates to facilities and personnel information, the financial
resources available to support wind-down, and the percentages of cash
and collateral held by FSPs in Appendix C.
    Further, as with the Recovery Plan, the proposed changes to the
Wind-Down Plan would update the description of the composition of the
Board to reflect changes from 2021, including changes to the Board size
from eleven to nine managers and revisions to manager titles. The
proposed changes also describe procedures for seeking certain required
consultations or approvals identified in the Wind-Down Plan, including
the individual within the ICE Group with whom such discussions would
begin. The proposed changes would identify the role of this individual
within the ICE Group and include information on the composition of a
relevant ICE Group board. The proposed changes would also specify that
ICC will make required disclosures pursuant to applicable regulations
once the decision to wind-down is made, and update ICC's regulatory
contacts.
    Finally, Section X would be amended to note that the Wind-Down Plan
is made available to regulators in accordance with relevant regulations
and to state broadly that the testing of the Wind-Down Plan considers
various options. In Section XII, the proposed rule change would update
the index of exhibits to reflect the current versions of policies and
procedures.

III. Discussion and Commission Findings

    Section 19(b)(2)(C) of the Act directs the Commission to approve a
proposed rule change of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that
such proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to such
organization.\10\ For the reasons given below, the Commission finds
that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F)
of the Act \11\ and Rule 17Ad-22(e)(2)(v),\12\ and (e)(3)(ii).\13\
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(C).
    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
    \12\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(e)(2) (v).
    \13\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(e)(3)(ii).
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A. Consistency With Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act

    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires, among other things, that
the rules of ICC be designed to promote the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities transactions and, to the extent
applicable, derivative agreements, contracts, and transactions, as well
as to assure the safeguarding of securities and funds which are in the
custody or control of ICC or for which it is responsible, and, in
general, to protect investors and the public interest.\14\
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    As noted above, the proposed rule changes relate mainly to updating
the Recovery and Wind-Down Plans with current information about ICC's
facilities, finances, operations, and Board. The Commission believes
that by providing updated numbers for ICC's revenues, volumes, and
expenses, including projected recovery and wind-down costs and
regulatory capital, the proposed changes will enhance ICC's ability to
monitor its finances and compare its regulatory capital to its
estimated recovery and wind-down costs. This in turn will help ensure
ICC has the financial resources to promptly and accurately clear and
settle

transactions during recovery and, if necessary, conduct an orderly
wind-down.
    Further, the Commission believes that adding iTraxx Index Swaptions
to the list of Index Swaptions products for which ICC provides clearing
services, adding the additional entity to the list of ICC parent-owned
companies, and providing an updated exhibit index will generally
support those utilizing the Plans by providing users of the Plans a
current overview of ICC's full operations, including all of its
businesses and cleared products.
    As noted above, the proposed rule change would also update
description of the Board size and its composition as well as the
responsibilities and membership composition of the PRC and CRS. The
Commission believes that these proposed changes would strengthen the
Plans by ensuring that they delineate responsible individuals and their
duties, which will support efficient operation of ICC, including during
recovery or wind-down by ensuring they reflect the Sixth Amended and
Restated Operating Agreement of ICC and amended committee charters.
    The proposed rule changes would also state that ICC monitors the
FSPs daily, intraday, and monthly, consistent with the processes
described in the ICC Counterparty Monitoring Procedures and update a
metric used to measure ICC's performance. The Commission believes that
these changes would enhance ICC's ability to manage its financial
resources by ensuring they reflect current ICC's Counterparty
Monitoring Procedures, which in turn will enable ICC to promptly and
accurately clear and settle securities transactions.
    The Commission believes that the proposed changes to specify that
ICC will make required disclosures pursuant to applicable regulations
once the Plans are initiated, update regulatory contacts, and to state
that the Plans are made available to regulators in accordance with
relevant regulations enhance ICC's procedures for keeping regulatory
authorities informed thereby promoting the protection of investors and
the public interest.
    As noted above, the proposed rule change would also amend the
procedures for seeking additional capital from ICC's parent by
including the current individual within the ICE Group with whom such
discussions would begin. The proposed changes would also include
procedures for seeking certain required consultations or approvals
identified in the Wind-Down Plan, including the individual within the
ICE Group with whom such discussions would begin. The proposed changes
would identify the role of this individual within the ICE Group. The
Commission believes that these proposed changes would strengthen the
plans by ensuring those utilizing them have all of the information
necessary to carryout recovery or an orderly wind-down, which in turn
would ensure ICC can promptly and accurately clear and settle trades
and safeguard of securities and funds which are in its custody or
control at these times.
    For the reasons stated above, the Commission believes that the
proposed rule change is consistent with Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act.\15\
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B. Consistency With Rules 17Ad-22(e)(2)(v)

    Rules 17Ad-22(e)(2)(v) requires that ICC establish, implement,
maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably
designed to, as applicable, provide for governance arrangements that
specify clear and direct lines of responsibility.\16\
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    The Commission believes that the proposed rule changes help
contribute to establishing, implementing, maintaining, and enforcing
written policies and procedures reasonably designed to provide for
governance arrangements that specify lines of control and
responsibility because they update the number of board members, board
composition, titles, and roles of committees.
    The Commission also believes that the proposed changes provide
clear and direct lines of authority because they identify the
individual within the ICE Group with whom discussions for seeking
additional capital in recovery from ICC's parent would begin as well as
the procedures for seeking certain required consultations or approvals
identified in the Wind-Down Plan, including the individual within the
ICE Group with whom such discussions would begin. Further, the
Commission believes that proposed changes to certain titles of managers
and the removal of former managers promotes governance arrangements
that specify lines of control and responsibility by including current
information about individuals and their roles.
    Therefore, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Rule 17Ad-22(e)(2)(v).\17\
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D. Consistency With Rule 17Ad-22(e)(3)(ii)

    Rule 17Ad-22(e)(3)(ii) requires ICC to establish, implement,
maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably
designed to maintain a sound risk management framework for
comprehensively managing legal, credit, liquidity, operational, general
business, investment, custody, and other risks that arise in or are
borne by ICC, which includes plans for the recovery and orderly wind-
down of ICC necessitated by credit losses, liquidity shortfalls, losses
from general business risk, or any other losses.\18\
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    The Commission believes that the proposed changes described above
that would add current financial, personnel, and board information
support ICC's maintenance of plans for the recovery and orderly wind-
down of ICC with updated accurate information. For instance, the
Commission believes that current financial information provides
relevant information to those using the Plans to understand the
resources available for recovery or an orderly wind-down. Further, the
Commission believes that current information about the Board, updated
procedures for seeking additional capital from the ICE Group, and
updated procedures for seeking required consultations or approvals in a
wind-down scenario support the utilization of the recovery and wind-
down plans with accurate references to personnel and procedures.
    Therefore, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
consistent with Rule 17Ad-22(e)(3)(ii).\19\
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IV. Conclusion

    On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the
proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act,
and in particular, with the requirements of Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act \20\ and Rules 17Ad-22(e)(2)(v) and (e)(3)(ii) thereunder.\21\
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    \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
    \21\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(e)(2)(v) and (e)(3)(ii).
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    It is therefore ordered pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act
\22\ that the proposed rule change (SR-ICC-2022-004) be, and hereby is,
approved.\23\
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    \22\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \23\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission
considered the proposal's impact on efficiency, competition, and
capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \24\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

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    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\24\
J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1070; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-087-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -
300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes. For all airplanes, this proposed AD would require repetitive
overhaul of the retract actuator beam of the main landing gear (MLG).
For certain airplanes, this proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections for damage of the retract actuator beam, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD
results from reports of broken retract actuator beams of the MLG and
the subsequent failure of the MLG to fully retract. We are proposing
this AD to detect and correct broken retract actuator beams of the MLG,
which could cause damage to the beam arm, hydraulic tubing, and flight
control cables. Damage to the flight control cables could result in
loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 24,
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207.

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 (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Marsh, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
917-6440; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-1070;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-087-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

    We have received reports of broken retract actuator beams of the
main landing gear (MLG) and the subsequent failure of the MLG to fully
retract. In one incident, hydraulic system A became unserviceable. In
another incident, the flightcrew declared an emergency and made an air
turn-back. For all the reports of MLG retract actuator beams that broke
in service, the MLG fell to the down-and-locked position, and landings
were normal. Investigation revealed that proper procedures were not
followed during overhaul, resulting in stress corrosion cracking
initiating from small corrosion pits that were not entirely removed. In
one incident, cracking initiated in an area of heat damage/burning
caused by incorrect stylus cadmium plating. Broken retract actuator
beams of the MLG, if not corrected, could cause damage to the beam arm,
hydraulic tubing, and flight control cables. Damage to the flight
control cables could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 737-32A1355, Revision 2,
dated March 5, 2008. The service bulletin describes the procedures and
compliance times specified in the following service information table.

                                               Service Information
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    Applicability description                      Actions                            Compliance time
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All airplanes....................  An overhaul of the beam is performed    Within 180 days after the date of
                                    and improved finishes are applied.      this service bulletin, or within 10
                                    New fittings, bushings and bearings     years from the date of the most
                                    are installed. The lubrication          recent overhaul of the beam,
                                    passages must be cleared. The related   whichever occurs later. Repeat
                                    investigative and corrective actions,   interval is not to exceed 10 years
                                    if necessary, include a special         after the last overhaul.
                                    detailed inspection for corrosion
                                    pits or damage of the beam, and
                                    repair before further flight.
Group 1, Configuration 3           A general visual inspection (GVI) of    Within 2 years after the date of this
 airplanes with a MLG retract       the beam is performed for damage,       service bulletin. Repeat interval is
 actuator beam having part number   finish degradation, and corrosion.      not to exceed 2 years after the last
 (P/N) 65-46108-14 and previous     The related investigative and           inspection.
 dash numbers that have not         corrective actions, if necessary,
 incorporated the original issue,   include a special detailed inspection
 Revision 1, or Revision 2 of the   for corrosion pits or damage of the
 service bulletin.                  beam, and repair before further
                                    flight.
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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between the Proposed AD and Service Information.''

Differences Between the Proposed AD and Service Information

    Boeing Service Bulletin 737-32A1355, Revision 2, dated March 5,
2008, does not specify a compliance time for repairing the retract
actuator beam if damage, finish degradation, or corrosion is found.
This proposed AD would require that those repairs be done before
further flight after accomplishing the applicable inspections.
    Boeing Service Bulletin 737-32A1355, Revision 2, dated March 5,
2008, specifies that the actions are for airplanes with new MLG retract
actuator beams having P/N 65-46108-15 and subsequent dash numbers that
have not been overhauled, and new or overhauled MLG retract actuator
beams having P/N 65-46108-14 and previous dash numbers. However, MLG
retract actuator beams which are not new or overhauled may also exhibit
the identified unsafe condition. For this reason, this proposed AD is
not limited to new or overhauled beams; the proposed AD would require
that the actions be done on airplanes having any MLG retract actuator
beam having one of those P/Ns. This correction will be included in the
next revision of the service bulletin.
    We have coordinated these differences with the manufacturer.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 652 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Number of U.S.-
        Action/airplane group            Work hours     Average labor         Parts cost             Cost per product       registered      Fleet cost
                                                        rate per hour                                                        airplanes
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Overhaul for Group 1; Configurations               64             $80  None....................  $5,120, per overhaul                652      $3,338,240
 1, 2, and 3.                                                                                cycle.
Inspection for Group 1, Configuration               1              80  None....................  $80, per inspection                 525          42,000
 3.                                                                                cycle.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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 adding the following new AD:

Boeing: Docket No. FAA-2008-1070; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-
087-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by November 24, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -
300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from reports of broken retract actuator
beams of the main landing gear (MLG) and the subsequent failure of
the MLG to fully retract. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct broken retract actuator beams of the MLG, which could result
in damage to the beam arm, hydraulic tubing, and flight control
cables. Damage to the flight control cables could result in loss of
control of the airplane.

Compliance

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

Inspection and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions/Overhaul

    (f) Except as provided by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: At
the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E. of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-32A1355, Revision 2, dated March 5, 2008; inspect for
damage of the retract actuator beam of the MLG and overhaul the
retract actuator beam, as applicable, by doing all the applicable
actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the service
bulletin. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions before further flight. Repeat the applicable inspection or
overhaul thereafter at the applicable time specified in paragraph
1.E. of the service bulletin.

Exceptions to Service Information

    (g) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-32A1355, Revision 2, dated
March 5, 2008, specifies a compliance time after ``* * * the date on
this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD.
    (h) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-32A1355, Revision 2, dated March
5, 2008, specifies that the actions are for airplanes with new MLG
retract actuator beams that have not been overhauled having P/N 65-
46108-15 and subsequent dash numbers, and new or overhauled MLG
retract actuator beams having P/N 65-46108-14 and previous dash
numbers; however, this AD is not limited to new or overhauled beams.
This AD requires that the actions required by paragraph (f) of this
AD be done on airplanes with any MLG retract actuator beam having
those P/Ns.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (i)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, ATTN: Nancy Marsh, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-
120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
(425) 917-6590; has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized
by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved the repair must meet the certification basis
of the airplane and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 26, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 25412-25415]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0491; Product Identifier 2017-NM-158-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a
determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require
revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to

incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 16, 2018.

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 NPRM, contact Airbus
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195.

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-2018-
0491; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0491;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-158-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0206, dated October 12, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A310
series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for the Airbus A310 aeroplanes,
which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in
the Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents.
The Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified in
the A310 ALS Part 2. These instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
    EASA previously issued AD 2016-0217 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2017-21-08, Amendment 39-19079 (82 FR 48904, October 23, 2017) (``AD
2017-21-08'')] to require compliance with the maintenance
requirements and associated airworthiness limitations defined in
Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or more restrictive
maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations
were approved by the EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision
02 of the A310 ALS Part 2, compiling all ALS Part 2 changes approved
since previous Revision 01.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0217, which is superseded, and requires
accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 2
Revision 02.

    The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in
principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0491.

Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2017-21-08

    This NPRM would not supersede AD 2017-21-08. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the
proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2017-21-
08.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. This service information describes
airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT-ALIs. 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed 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
(j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of
changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued
operational safety of the airplane.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
    We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

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.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0491; Product Identifier 2017-NM-158-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 16, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2017-21-08, Amendment 39-19079 (82 FR 48904,
October 23, 2017) (``AD 2017-21-08'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -
304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/
maintenance checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking,
damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation
Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. The initial
compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified in
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.

(i) Terminating Action for AD 2017-21-08

    Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2017-21-08.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA

Airworthiness Directive 2017-0206, dated October 12, 2017, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2018-0491.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected];
internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 21, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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