[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 25, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58880-58882]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23278]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0840]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Catawba Island Club Wedding Event, Catawba Island
Club, Catawba Island, OH

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zone in the
waters of Lake Erie in the vicinity of Port Clinton, OH. This temporary
safety zone is necessary to protect people and vessels from the hazards
associated with this event. This zone is intended to restrict vessels
from a portion of Lake Erie during the fireworks event at Catawba
Island.

DATES: This rule will be effective and enforced from 7:50 p.m. until
8:30 p.m. on October 5, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2013-0840 and are available online
by going to www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2013-0840 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary final rule, contact or email MST1 Ian M. Fallon, U.S. Coast
Guard Marine Safety Unit Toledo, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
TFR Temporary Final Rule
CED Categorical Exclusion Determination

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The details of this emergent event
were not received in sufficient time for the Coast Guard to solicit
public comments before the start of the fireworks. Thus, waiting for a
notice and comment period to run would inhibit the Coast Guard from
protecting the public and vessels from the hazards associated with the
maritime fireworks displays.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this temporary rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. For the same reasons discussed in
the preceding paragraph, waiting for a 30 day notice period to run
would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest.

B. Basis and Purpose

    A fireworks display will be taking place on Lake Erie in the
vicinity of Port Clinton, OH. The temporary safety zone is necessary to
ensure the safety of vessels and spectators from hazards associated
with fireworks display. Such hazards include the explosive danger of
fireworks and debris falling into the water that may cause death or
serious bodily harm. Establishing a safety zone to control vessel
movement around the location of the event will help ensure the safety
of persons and property at this event and help minimize the associated
risks such as accidental detonations, projectiles, and falling debris.

C. Discussion of Rule

    The temporary safety zone will encompass all U.S. navigable waters
of Lake Erie within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks launch site
located at position 41[deg]34'18.10'' N, 082[deg]51'18.70'' W, North
American Datum 1983 (NAD83).
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or his
designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his on-
scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. All persons
and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard

Captain of the Port or the on-scene representative.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes and executive orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Order 12866 or under
section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget
has not reviewed it under those Orders. We conclude that this rule is
not a significant regulatory action because we anticipate that it will
have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere with other
agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan
recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The
safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small and enforced
for relatively short time. Also, the safety zone is designed to
minimize their impact on navigable waters. Furthermore, restrictions on
vessel movement within the area of the safety zone expected to be
minimal. Under certain conditions, vessels may still transit through
the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in designated portions of Sandusky Bay, OH from 7:50
p.m. through 8:30 p.m. on October 5, 2013.
    The safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: The
safety zone will be activated, and thus subject to enforcement, for
only a short period of time. Traffic may be allowed to pass through the
zone with the permission of the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the
Port can be reached via VHF channel 16. Before the activation of the
zone, we would issue local Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

4. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

9. Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

10. Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

12. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves the establishment of safety zone less
than a week in duration. Therefore, it is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant
Instruction and a CED and checklist are not required. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine Safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub. L.
107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0840 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0840  Safety Zone; Catawba Island Club Wedding Event,
Catawba Island Club, Catawba Island, OH.

    (a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: All
U.S. navigable waters of Lake Erie within a 250-yard radius of the
fireworks launch site located at position 41[deg]34'18.10'' N,
082[deg]51'18.70'' W, North American Datum 1983 (NAD83).
    (b) Effective and enforcement period. The safety zone will be
effective and enforced from 7:50 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on October 5,
2013.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within
these safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Sector Detroit or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) The safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit or his
designated on-scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port,
Sector Detroit is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty
officer or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer
designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit to
act on his behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit or his on-
scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the
Port, Sector Detroit or his on-scene representative may be contacted
via VHF Channel 16 or at<PHONE_NUMBER>. Vessel operators given
permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all
directions given to them by the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit, or
his on-scene representative.

    Dated: September 13, 2013.
J.E. Ogden,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
[FR Doc. 2013-23278 Filed 9-24-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34127-34130]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13711]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0304; Project Identifier 2017-SW-108-AD; Amendment
39-21606; AD 2021-13-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificates
Previously Held by Agusta S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate previously held by Agusta S.p.A.)
Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters and Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate
previously held by AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Model AW189 helicopters. This
AD was prompted by reports of missing lock wire and loose fasteners.
This AD requires a one-time inspection of the main rotor (M/R) slip
ring and depending on the outcome, removing the M/R slip ring from
service, removing screws and washers from service,

applying torque, installing lock wire, and re-identifying the M/R slip
ring. This AD also prohibits the installation of certain M/R slip
rings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 3, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of August 3, 2021.

ADDRESSES: For Leonardo Helicopters and Moog service information
identified in this final rule, contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters,
Emanuele Bufano, Head of Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta 520, 21017
C.Costa di Samarate (Va) Italy; telephone +39-0331-225074; fax +39-
0331-229046; or at https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/home. You may
view the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177. Service information that is incorporated by
reference is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0304.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0304; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety
Agency) (EASA) ADs, any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Warwick, Aerospace Engineer,
Certification Section, Fort Worth ACO Branch, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Leonardo S.p.a. (Type
Certificate previously held by Agusta S.p.A.) Model AB139 and AW139
helicopters and Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate previously held by
AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Model AW189 helicopters with an M/R slip ring
part number (P/N) 4G6220V00151 with a serial number (S/N) up to and
including S/N 0141, except those marked with an ``L'' following the S/
N, installed. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 19,
2021 (86 FR 20338). In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require, with the
M/R slip ring removed, inspecting each screw and double-twist lock wire
of the upper (connecter) end and lower (pigtail or standpipe) end
fasteners of the M/R slip ring. Depending on the outcome, the NPRM
proposed to require marking the M/R slip ring; removing the M/R slip
ring from service; or removing screws and washers, lock wire, and
ferrule ended safety cable from service, installing new screws and
washers, applying torque, installing double-twist lock wire, and
marking the M/R slip ring. The NPRM also proposed to prohibit the
installation of an affected M/R slip ring unless the proposed
requirements have been completed. The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD
2017-0083, dated May 10, 2017 (EASA AD 2017-0083), to correct an unsafe
condition for Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly Finmeccanica S.p.A,
AgustaWestland S.p.A., Agusta S.p.A), AgustaWestland Philadelphia
Corporation (formerly Agusta Aerospace Corporation) Model AB139 and
AW139 helicopters, and EASA AD 2017-0087, dated May 12, 2017 (EASA AD
2017-0087), to correct the same unsafe condition for Leonardo S.p.A.
Helicopters (formerly Finmeccanica S.p.A, AgustaWestland S.p.A.) Model
AW189 helicopters, each issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European Union. EASA advises of reports of
missing lock wire and loose fasteners found during inspections of the
M/R slip ring of Model AW139 helicopters. EASA also advises that the
same part-numbered M/R slip ring may also be installed on Model AW189
helicopters. Model AB139 helicopters may also be affected by this
unsafe condition due to having the same type design as Model AW139
helicopters. EASA ADs 2017-0083 and 2017-0087 require a one-time visual
inspection of the M/R slip ring fastener installation, and depending on
the outcome, replacing the M/R slip ring, replacing fasteners, applying
torque, installing lock wire, and re-identifying the M/R slip ring.
EASA ADs 2017-0083 and 2017-0087 also prohibit installation of an
affected M/R slip ring. EASA states, this condition, if not detected
and corrected, could lead to failure of the M/R slip ring bearing inner
race, possibly resulting in damage to drive system components and
subsequent reduced control of the helicopter.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.

Conclusion

    These helicopters have been approved by EASA and are approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral
agreement with the European Union, EASA has notified the FAA about the
unsafe condition described in its ADs. The FAA reviewed the relevant
data and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these helicopters. Except for minor editorial changes,
this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB)
No. 139-472, dated May 9, 2017 (ASB 139-472), for Model AB139 and AW139
helicopters, and Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189-138, dated May 12,
2017 (ASB 189-138), for Model AW189 helicopters. ASB 139-472 and ASB
189-138 specify inspecting the M/R slip ring by following the
procedures in Moog Service Bulletin SB 16-01, Revision 5, undated (SB
16-01), which is attached as Annex A to both ASB 139-472 and ASB 189-
138. ASB 139-472 and ASB 189-138 are incorporated by reference in this
AD. SB 16-01 is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    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.

Other Related Service Information

    The FAA also reviewed SB 16-01, which specifies procedures to
visually inspect the M/R slip ring upper (connecter) end and lower
(pigtail or standpipe) end fastener screws and double-twist lock wire.

Differences Between This AD and the EASA ADs

    EASA ADs 2017-0083 and 2017-0087 include the compliance time of at
the next M/R slip ring removal, whereas this AD does not because it
could be difficult to track. This AD has a shorter compliance time for
all affected M/R slip rings that have accumulated 900 or

more total hours time-in-service, whereas EASA AD 2017-0087 allows a
longer compliance time for these affected M/R slip rings that are
installed on Model AW189 helicopters. EASA ADs 2017-0083 and 2017-0087
specify inspecting for the proper lock wire installed, while this AD
specifies inspecting for correct installation of lock wire 0.20 CRES
NAS 33540 P/N MS20995C20 (double-twist lock wire) and any missing
double-twist lock wire. If a screw is missing from the inner diameter
(the connector flange) of the upper end of the M/R slip ring, EASA ADs
2017-0083 and 2017-0087 specify replacing the M/R slip ring with a
serviceable part, whereas this AD requires removing the M/R slip ring
from service instead. If a screw is missing from the outer diameter of
the upper end, from the inner diameter of the lower end (shaft
extension attachment area), or from the outer diameter of the lower
end, this AD requires installing a new screw and washer, applying
torque, and installing lock wire, whereas corrective action for this
condition is not specified in EASA AD 2017-0083 or 2017-0087.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 134 helicopters of U.S.
Registry. Labor rates are estimated at $85 per work-hour. Based on
these numbers, the FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this AD.
    Inspecting an M/R slip ring takes about 10 work-hours for an
estimated cost of $850 per helicopter and $113,900 for the U.S. fleet.
Marking an M/R slip ring takes a minimal amount of time and parts cost
a nominal amount. Replacing an M/R slip ring takes about 3 work-hours
and parts cost about $65,000 for an estimated cost of $65,255 per
helicopter. Removing any ferrule ended safety cable; replacing screws
and washers; applying torque; and installing lock wire takes about 1
work-hour and parts cost a nominal amount for an estimated cost of $85
per helicopter.

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.
    The FAA is 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 helicopters identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2021-13-01 Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificates Previously Held by
Agusta S.p.A. and AgustaWestland S.p.A.): Amendment 39-21606; Docket
No. FAA-2021-0304; Project Identifier 2017-SW-108-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 3, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate previously
held by Agusta S.p.A.) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters and
Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate previously held by AgustaWestland
S.p.A.) Model AW189 helicopters, certificated in any category, with
a main rotor (M/R) slip ring part number (P/N) 4G6220V00151 with a
serial number (S/N) up to and including S/N 0141, except those
marked with an ``L'' following the S/N, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6200, Main Rotor
System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of missing lock wire and loose
fasteners. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of an M/R
slip ring fastener. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in failure of the M/R slip ring bearing inner race, reduced
M/R control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For an M/R slip ring that has accumulated 900 or more total
hours time-in-service (TIS), within 50 hours TIS after the effective
date of this AD; and for an M/R slip ring that has accumulated less
than 900 total hours TIS, within 300 hours TIS after the effective
date of this AD or before accumulating 950 total hours TIS,
whichever occurs first:
    (i) With the M/R slip ring removed, visually inspect for the
presence of each screw, the presence of any ferrule ended safety
cable, the correct installation of lock wire 0.20 CRES NAS 33540 P/N
MS20995C20 (double-twist lock wire), and any missing double-twist
lock wire for each set of upper (connecter) end and lower (pigtail
or standpipe) end fasteners of the M/R slip ring as depicted in
Figures 1 and 2 of Annex A to Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. 139-472, dated May 9, 2017 (ASB 139-472), or
Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189-138, dated May 12, 2017 (ASB 189-
138), as applicable to your model helicopter. Figures 2 and 3 of
Annex A to ASB 139-472 and ASB 189-138 also show examples of a
ferrule ended safety cable installed that are not approved.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1)(i): Annex A to ASB 139-472 and ASB
189-138 is Moog Service Bulletin SB 16-01, Revision 5, undated.

    (ii) If all of the screws are present, there is not any ferrule
ended safety cable installed, the double-twist lock wire is
correctly installed, and none of the double-twist lock wire is
missing on each set of upper end and lower end fasteners of the M/R
slip ring, before further flight, mark the letter ``L'' following
the S/N on the identification label by following the Compliance
Instructions, paragraph 3) of Annex A to ASB 139-472 or ASB 189-138,
as applicable to your model helicopter.
    (iii) If a screw is missing from the inner diameter (the
connector flange) of the upper

end of the M/R slip ring, before further flight, remove the M/R slip
ring from service.
    (iv) If a screw is missing from the outer diameter of the upper
end, from the inner diameter of the lower end (shaft extension
attachment area), or from the outer diameter of the lower end,
before further flight, install a new screw and washer, apply a
torque to 1-1.25 Nm, and install double-twist lock wire by following
the Compliance Instructions, paragraphs 9)a) through g) of Annex A
to ASB 139-472 or ASB 189-138, as applicable to your model
helicopter.
    (v) If any double-twist lock wire is not correctly installed, is
missing, or if there is a ferrule ended safety cable installed on
any set of upper end or lower end fasters of the M/R slip ring,
before further flight, remove the incorrectly installed lock wire or
ferrule ended safety cable from service, as applicable, and inspect
the fastener torque by applying 1-1.25 Nm of torque.
    (A) If the torque of a screw installed in the inner diameter
(the connector flange) of the upper end of the M/R slip ring is
below 1 Nm of torque, do not remove or replace the screw, before
further flight, apply a torque of 1-1.25 Nm.
    (B) If the torque of a screw installed in the outer diameter of
the upper end, in the inner diameter of the lower end (shaft
extension attachment area), or in the outer diameter of the lower
end is below 1 Nm of torque, before further flight, remove the
affected screw and washer from service, install a new screw and
washer, and apply a torque of 1-1.25 Nm.
    (C) Install double-twist lock wire by following the Compliance
Instructions, paragraphs 9)a) through g) of Annex A to ASB 139-472
or ASB 189-138, as applicable to your model helicopter.
    (vi) Mark the letter ``L'' following the S/N on the
identification label by following the Compliance Instructions,
paragraph 3) of Annex A to ASB 139-472 or ASB 189-138, as applicable
to your model helicopter.
    (2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an M/R
slip ring identified in paragraph (c) of this AD unless the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD have been accomplished.

(h) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, International Validation 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 manager of the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Steven Warwick,
Aerospace Engineer, Certification Section, Fort Worth ACO Branch,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort
Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Moog Service Bulletin SB 16-01, Revision 5, undated, is
attached as Annex A to both ASB 139-472 and ASB 189-138. As the
design approval holder for the products identified in paragraph (c)
of this AD, contact Leonardo Helicopters for the Moog service
information at the contact information specified in paragraph (k)(3)
of this AD. It is also available at the contact information
specified in paragraph (k)(4) of this AD.
    (3) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation
Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) AD
2017-0083, dated May 10, 2017, and EASA AD 2017-0087, dated May 12,
2017. You may view the EASA ADs at https://www.regulations.gov in
Docket No. FAA-2021-0304.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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.
    (i) Leonardo Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 139-
472, dated May 9, 2017.
    (ii) Leonardo Helicopters ASB No. 189-138, dated May 12, 2017.
    (3) For Leonardo Helicopters service information identified in
this AD, contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Emanuele Bufano, Head
of Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va)
Italy; telephone +39-0331-225074; fax +39-0331-229046; or at https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/home.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of
the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room
6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) 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, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on June 8, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-13711 Filed 6-28-21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Project Nos. 935-090; 2071-041; 2111-037]

PacifiCorp; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

January 5, 2009.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Shoreline Management Plan (SMP).
    b. Project Nos: 935-090, 2071-041, 2111-037.
    c. Date Filed: December 18, 2008.
    d. Applicant: PacifiCorp.
    e. Name of Projects: Merwin, Yale, and Swift No. 1 Hydroelectric
Projects.
    f. Location: The Merwin and Yale Hydroelectric Projects are located
on the North Fork Lewis River in Cowlitz and Clark Counties,
Washington, and the Swift No. 1 Hydroelectric Project is located on the
North Fork Lewis River in Cowlitz and Skamania Counties, Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Todd Olsen, PacifiCorp, 825 NE. Multnomah,
Suite 1500, Portland, OR 97232,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Shana High,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest:
February 6, 2009. All documents (original and eight copies) should be
filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy
of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    k. Description of Request: PacifiCorp filed a shoreline management
plan for the Merwin, Yale, and Swift No. 1 Hydroelectric Projects
(known as the Lewis River Hydroelectric Projects). The SMP applies to
the reservoir shorelines of the Lewis River Hydroelectric Projects, and
provides for the management these shorelines.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title
``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable,
and the Project Number of the particular application to which the
filing refers.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.
    q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically
via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and
the instructions on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-248 Filed 1-9-09; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Safety Advisory 2013-05]

Joint Failure on Continuous Welded Rail Track

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of safety advisory.

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SUMMARY: FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2013-05 to remind railroad
track owners about the importance of reviewing current, internal
continuous welded rail (CWR) plans and properly inspecting CWR joints
to identify and correct locations that indicate potential joint failure
that may cause a derailment. FRA is issuing this notice in response to
two recent train derailments. Although the causes of these derailments
are still under investigation, preliminary evidence suggests that
failed joint bars played a significant role in both derailments. This
notice reminds railroad track owners that they must comply with the
requirements of their CWR plan procedures regarding inspecting track to
identify indications of potential joint failure in CWR track,
especially that of compromise joints. This notice also recommends that
railroad track owners review their CWR plans to ensure that the
instructions properly identify the necessary track maintenance
procedures to remedy indications of potential joint failure that lead
to rapid failure of joint bars. Finally, the notice recommends that
railroad track owners follow good maintenance practices to ensure the
joints are adequately supported and, wherever possible, eliminate
joints in CWR, especially compromise joints in passenger and hazardous
material routes.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kenneth Rusk, Staff Director,
Track Division, Office of Railroad Safety, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., Washington, DC 20590, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Mr. Carlo M.
Patrick, Staff Director, Rail and Infrastructure Integrity Division,
Office of Railroad Safety, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; or Ms. Elisabeth Galotto, Trial
Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Joints in CWR are considered one of the
weakest elements of track structure. The track components at a joint
are subject to stresses in vertical, lateral, and longitudinal planes.
Although the number of CWR joint-caused derailments on a main line has
been relatively small, these derailments can be catastrophic,
especially if passenger trains or hazardous materials are involved.
Recent accidents highlight the need for track owners, railroads, and
their respective employees to review, reemphasize, and adhere to the
requirements of a track owner's CWR plan procedures and current
internal engineering instructions that address inspecting track to
identify stress conditions in CWR joints.
    FRA requires that a track owner comply with the contents of an
approved or conditionally approved CWR plan under Title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 213.118, Continuous welded rail
(CWR), plan review and approval.\1\ See Sec.  213.119, Continuous
welded rail (CWR), plan contents. The plan must include procedures that
prescribe the scheduling and conduct of inspections to detect cracks
and other indications of potential failures in CWR joints. See Sec.
213.119(h). These procedures are required to specify the conditions of
actual or potential joint failure for which railroad personnel must
inspect, including, at a minimum, (i) loose, bent, or missing joint
bolts; (ii) rail end batter or mismatch that contributes to instability
of the joint; and (iii) evidence of excessive longitudinal rail
movement in or near the joint, including, but not limited to: wide rail
gap, defective joint bolts, disturbed ballast, surface deviations, gap
between tie plates and rail, or displaced rail anchors. See Sec.
213.119(h)(3).
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provision of a regulation are to a section, part, or other provision
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Recent Incidents

    This section provides a brief summary of the circumstances
surrounding two recent train derailments that appear to be related to
joint bar failure in CWR. Information regarding these incidents is
based on FRA and the respective railroad's preliminary findings to
date. The probable causes and contributing factors, if any, have not
yet been established. Therefore, nothing in this safety advisory is
intended to attribute

a cause to these incidents, or place responsibility for these incidents
on the acts or omissions of any person or entity.
    On May 17, 2013, at approximately 6:08 p.m., an eastbound Metro-
North Commuter Railroad (Metro-North) train derailed near Bridgeport,
CT. A portion of the derailed train fouled the adjacent track and was
struck by a westbound Metro-North commuter train. Sixty-nine people
were reportedly injured and damages to the equipment and track amounted
to several million dollars. At the accident, a pair of broken
compromise joint bars was found. The National Transportation Safety
Board is currently investigating the derailment and will ultimately
determine the cause of the accident.
    On March 18, 2013, an empty Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) passenger
train derailed in Forest Hill, Queens, NY. Four of the train's eight
cars derailed while traveling 75 mph. The railroad's preliminary
investigation determined the cause to be a broken joint bar.

Recommended Action

    Rail joints in CWR warrant special attention and maintenance.
Adequate support (which includes good tie condition, sufficient
ballast, and good drainage) is essential to preventing joint bar
failure. FRA recommends that track owners and railroads:
    1. Review the requirements of their CWR plans and train employees
responsible for inspecting CWR, with a focus on inspecting CWR track to
identify conditions of actual or potential joint failure.
    2. Review current internal engineering instructions to ensure that
the instructions contain the appropriate track maintenance instructions
to remedy joint conditions that cause joint bars to fail and cause
derailments.
    3. Follow good maintenance practices to ensure the joints are
adequately supported, in addition to all of the requirements prescribed
in Sec.  213.119. Ties under and adjacent to CWR joints must be capable
of supporting the traffic loading. When spot tamping the joints by
hand, joints should be raised at least 1 inch to ensure the ballast
particles are properly tamped under the entire width of ties. If the
tamping is conducted in hot weather without immediate mechanical track
stabilization, as is the case with machine tamping, a speed restriction
is required to reduce the risk of track buckling.
    4. Perform appropriate ballast maintenance to ensure proper track
drainage for adequate tie support.
    5. Wherever possible, eliminate joints in CWR, especially
compromise joints in passenger and hazardous materials routes.
    6. Reinforce with employees responsible for inspecting track the
importance of the proper installation and maintenance of joints by
ensuring that sufficient anchoring, ballast, and ties ensure the
integrity of the joint. This is especially important around compromise
joints, which by design typically have a suspended joint configuration.
    7. If joint bars (and particularly compromise joint bars) are found
cracked or broken between the middle two bolt holes after a relatively
short time after installation, determine the root cause that led to the
premature failure of the joint bars and correct the deficiency.
    FRA strongly encourages railroads and track owners to take actions
that are consistent with the preceding recommendations to help ensure
the safety of the Nation's railroad employees and the public. FRA may
modify Safety Advisory 2013-05, issue additional safety advisories, or
take other appropriate actions it deems necessary to ensure the highest
level of safety on the Nation's railroads, including pursuing other
corrective measures under its rail safety authority.

Robert C. Lauby,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2013-18787 Filed 8-2-13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2015-N-0002]

Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application;
Chlortetracycline

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of withdrawal of approval.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing approval
of a new animal drug application (NADA). This action is being taken at
the sponsors' request because this product is no longer manufactured or
marketed.

DATES: Withdrawal of approval is effective June 15, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sujaya Dessai, Center for Veterinary
Medicine (HFV-212), Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl.,
Rockville, MD 20855,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hartz Mountain Corp., 400 Plaza Dr.,
Secaucus, NJ 07094 has requested that FDA withdraw approval of NADA
065-222 for KEET LIFE (chlortetracycline) Bird Seed because this
product is no longer manufactured or marketed.
    Therefore, under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food
and Drugs and redelegated to the Center for Veterinary Medicine, and in
accordance with 21 CFR 514.116 Notice of withdrawal of approval of
application, notice is given that approval of NADA 065-222, and all
supplements and amendments thereto, is hereby withdrawn, effective June
15, 2015.
    The animal drug regulations are not being amended to reflect the
voluntary withdrawal of approval of this application because it is not
codified.

    Dated: June 1, 2015.
Bernadette Dunham,
Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
[FR Doc. 2015-13633 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am]
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