[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 26 (Friday, February 7, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7463-7464]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2007-D-0077 (formerly 2007D-0213)]

Guidance for Industry; Providing Regulatory Submissions in
Electronic Format--Receipt Date; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of a guidance for industry entitled ``Providing Regulatory
Submissions in Electronic Format--Receipt Date.'' This guidance
describes how FDA will assign receipt dates to certain submissions
provided in electronic format to the Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research (CDER) and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
(CBER). This document finalizes the guidance of the same name, which
was issued in June 2007.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on Agency guidances
at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the documents
to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg.
51, Rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 or the Office of
Communication, Outreach and Development (HFM-40), Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville
Pike, Suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448. Send one self-addressed
adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. See
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the
documents.
    Submit electronic comments on the guidance to http://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets
Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Hallissey, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 1139, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-
0420; or Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research,
Food and Drug Administration, 5515 Security Lane, Rm. 5130, Rockville,
MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of guidance for industry
entitled ``Providing Regulatory Submissions in Electronic Format--
Receipt Date.'' This guidance describes how FDA will assign receipt
dates to certain submissions provided in electronic format or in
physical media to CDER and CBER.
    When CDER or CBER receives a submission, the receipt date may be
used to determine important regulatory milestones, such as FDA's 30-day
safety review cycle for an investigative new drug (IND) application.
The guidance provides clarity regarding when items submitted
electronically are deemed received by FDA for purposes of such
milestones. Prior to issuance of this final guidance, certain
submissions received through the electronic submission gateway (ESG)
after 4:30 p.m. were deemed to be received on the following business
day. With this final guidance, we are generally eliminating this 4:30
p.m. cut-off for submissions received through the ESG Monday through
Friday. However, certain submissions received through the ESG on a
weekend, Federal holiday, or on a day when the FDA office that will
review the submission is otherwise not open for business, will be
assigned a receipt date corresponding to the next business day.
    Occasionally, submissions in electronic format have technical
deficiencies that prevent FDA from opening, processing, or archiving
the submission. The guidance explains that FDA considers a technically
deficient electronic submission to be not received (i.e., not present
at the Agency and not under review) until all technical deficiencies
are resolved.
    On June 5, 2007 (72 FR 31079), FDA announced the availability of
the draft version of this guidance. The public comment period closed on
August 6, 2007. Several comments were received from the public, all of
which the Agency considered carefully as it finalized the guidance and
made appropriate changes. Those changes clarified the draft guidance
and updated the document to reflect legislative provisions adopted
since the draft was issued. More specifically, the final guidance
generally eliminates the 4:30 p.m. cut-off for submissions received
through the ESG Monday through Friday. It also provides guidance on
FDA's interpretation of a provision in the Generic Drug User Fee
Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA) concerning the date of submission for Type
II drug master files, Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs), and
amendments and supplements to ANDAs.
    This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance
practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the
Agency's current thinking on determining the receipt date for certain
submissions in electronic format or in physical media. It does not
create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate
to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such
approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and
regulations.

II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    The guidance refers to collections of information that are subject
to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. The guidance
pertains to sponsors and applicants making regulatory

submissions to FDA in electronic format for INDs, pre-market
applications, including new drug applications (NDAs), ANDAs, biologics
license applications (BLAs), and amendments and supplements to these
applications, master files (MFs), postapproval studies (whether
submitted as supplements to approved applications or otherwise),
submissions related to products marketed without an approved
application, and adverse event reports. The information collection
discussed in the guidance is contained in our IND regulations (21 CFR
part 312) and approved under OMB control number 0910-0014, our NDA
regulations (including ANDAs) (21 CFR part 314) and approved under OMB
control number 0910-0001, and our BLA regulations (21 CFR part 601) and
approved under OMB control number 0910-0338.

III. Comments

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

IV. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at
either http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/FormsSubmissionRequirements/ElectronicSubmissions/ucm253101.htm, http://www.regulations.gov, or http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm.

    Dated: February 4, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42647-42649]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2012-0490]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone: San Diego Symphony POPS Fireworks; San Diego, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable
waters of San Diego Bay in support of the San Diego Symphony POPS
Fireworks. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of
the participants, crew, spectators, participating vessels, and other
vessels and users of the waterway. Persons and vessels will be
prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within
this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective with actual notice from 9:00 p.m. on June
23, 2012, until July 20, 2012. This rule is effective in the Federal
Register from July 20, 2012 until 10:00 p.m. on September 2, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
USCG-2012-0490. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 rule,
call or email Petty Officer David Varela, Waterways Management, U.S.
Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this 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)
because publishing an NPRM would be impracticable. Immediate action is
necessary to ensure the safety of vessels, spectators, participants,
and others in the vicinity of the marine event on the dates and times
this rule will be in effect.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Publication of an NPRM would be
impracticable, since immediate action is needed to ensure the public's
safety.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The San Diego Symphony Orchestra and Copley Symphony Hall are
sponsoring the San Diego POPS Fireworks, which will include a fireworks
presentation conducted from a barge in San Diego Bay. The barge will be
located near the navigational channel in the vicinity of North
Embarcadero. The safety zone will include the area within 400 feet of
the firing barge. The sponsor will provide a chase boat to patrol the
safety zone and inform vessels of the safety zone. This safety zone is
necessary to provide for the safety of the crew, spectators, and other
vessels and users of the waterway.

C. Discussion of the Final Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone that will be enforced
from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following evenings: June 23, 29 and 30,
July 1, 6 and 7, 13 and 14, 20 and 21, 27 and 28, August 3 and 4, 10
and 11, 17 and 18, 24 and 25, 31, and September 1 and 2. The safety
zone will include the area within 400 feet of the fireworks barge in
approximate position 32[deg]42.13' N, 117[deg]10.01' W. The safety zone
is necessary to provide for the safety of the crew, spectators,
participants, and other vessels and users of the waterway. When this
safety zone is being enforced, persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his designated
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 13 of these statutes or 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 Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. This determination is
based on the size and location of the safety zone. Commercial vessels
will not be hindered by the safety zone. Recreational vessels will not
be allowed to transit through the designated safety zone during the
specified times.

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 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.
    (1) This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may
be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of San Diego Bay from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
from June 23 through September 2, 2012.
    (2) This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: The
safety zone impacts a relatively small area, and will only be in
enforced for one hour at a time, late in the evening when vessel
traffic is low.

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,
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 establishment of a safety zone. This
rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental
analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical
Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated
under ADDRESSES. 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

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1226, 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.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T11-497 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T11-497  Safety Zone; San Diego Symphony POPS Fireworks; San
Diego, California.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will include the area within 400 feet
of the fireworks barge in approximate position 32[deg]42.13' N,
117[deg]10.01' W.
    (b) Enforcement Period. This safety zone will be enforced from 9
p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following evenings; June 23, 29, and 30, July 1,
6 and 7, 13 and 14, 20 and 21, 27 and 28, August 3 and 4, 10 and 11, 17
and 18, 24 and 25, 31, and September 1 and 2, 2012.
    (c) Definitions. The following definition applies to this section:
designated representative means any commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer of the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary,
local, state, or federal law enforcement vessels that have been
authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of the Port.
    (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with general regulations in 33
CFR part 165, subpart C, entry into, transit through or anchoring
within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port of San Diego or his designated representative.

    (2) Mariners requesting permission to transit through the safety
zone may request authorization to do so from the Sector San Diego
Command Center. The Command Center may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel
16.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or his designated representative.
    (4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by
siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel
shall proceed as directed.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state, or
local agencies.

    Dated: June 13, 2012.
S.M. Mahoney,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Diego.
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[Federal Register: December 3, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 233)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1267; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-069-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Models DHC-6-1, DHC-
6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This
proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    There have been reports of inter-rivet cracking on several wing
front spar adapter assemblies (P/N C6WM1027-1) on the horizontal and
vertical flanges. It was determined that the cracking was caused by
stress corrosion in the short transverse grain initiated by local
riveting induced stresses.

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 2, 2009.

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.

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: Pong Lee, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-171, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (516)
794-5531.

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-2008-1267;
Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-069-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On May 15, 2008, we issued AD 2008-11-10, Amendment 39-15532 (73 FR
37353; July 1, 2008). That AD required actions intended to address an
unsafe condition on the products listed above.
    Since we issued AD 2008-11-10, a complete list of affected part
numbers has been issued.

Relevant Service Information

    Viking Air Limited has issued Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter Service
Bulletins No. V6/540, dated October 1, 2007; No. V6/541, dated October
1, 2007; and No. V6/542, dated October 1, 2007; and R.W. Martin, Inc.
Service Bulletin No. 00160/2, Revision A, dated November 15, 2007. The
actions described in this service information are intended to correct
the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the 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 this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 157 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 18 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $80 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $226,080 or $1,440 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 200 work-hours and require parts costing $3,696 for a cost
of $19,696 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.

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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15532 (73 FR
37353; July 1, 2008), and adding the following new AD:

Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA-2008-1267; Directorate Identifier
2008-CE-069-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by January 2, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-11-10, Amendment 39-15532 (73 FR
37353; July 1, 2008).

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the following Models DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100,
DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are
certificated in any category:
    (1) Group 1: Equipped with wing boxes, part numbers (P/Ns)
C6W1002-1, C6W1002-3, WR6-1002-59 or WR6-1002-61 that incorporate a
P/N C6WM1027-1 front spar adapter assembly with 10 or more years of
service; and
    (2) Group 2: Equipped with wing boxes, P/Ns C6W1002-5, C6W1002-
7, C6W1002-9, C6W1002-11, C6W1002-13, C6W1002-15, C6W1002-17,
C6W1002-19, C6W1002-21, C6W1002-23, C6W1002-51, C6W1002-53, C6W1002-
55, C6W1002-57 and C6W1002-61 that incorporate a P/N C6WM1027-1
front spar adapter assembly with 10 or more years of service.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    There have been reports of inter-rivet cracking on several wing
front spar adapter assemblies (P/N C6WM1027-1) on the horizontal and
vertical flanges. It was determined that the cracking was caused by
stress corrosion in the short transverse grain initiated by local
riveting induced stresses. This directive mandates modification and
inspection of the wing front spar adapter fitting and replacement of
cracked fittings.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For Group 1 airplanes, within the next 180 days after August
5, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-11-10), install inspection
holes in the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) lower wing skins
following Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter Service Bulletin Number V6/541,
dated October 1, 2007.
    (2) For Group 2 airplanes, within the next 180 days after the
effective date of this AD, install inspection holes in the LH and RH
lower wing skins following Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter Service Bulletin
Number V6/541, dated October 1, 2007.
    (3) For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes, before further flight
after installing the inspection holes required in paragraph (f)(1)
or (f)(2) of this AD, initially inspect the LH and RH front spar
adapter assemblies for cracks, and repetitively thereafter inspect
all affected wing box P/Ns at intervals not to exceed 1,200 hours
time-in-service or 12 months, whichever occurs first, until the
replacement required in paragraph (f)(4) of this AD is done.
    (i) For wing box P/Ns C6W1002-1, C6W1002-3, C6W1002-5, C6W1002-
7, C6W1002-9, C6W1002-11, C6W1002-13, C6W1002-15, C6W1002-17,
C6W1002-19, C6W1002-21, C6W1002-23, C6W1002-51, C6W1002-53, C6W1002-
55, C6W1002-57, C6W1002-59, and C6W1002-61, inspect following Viking
DHC-6 Twin Otter Service Bulletin Number V6/540, dated October 1,
2007.
    (ii) For wing box P/Ns WR6-1002-59 or WR6-1002-61, inspect
following R.W. Martin, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 00160/2, Revision
A, dated November 15, 2007.
    (4) For Group 1 and 2 airplanes, before further flight after
doing any inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD where
cracks are found, replace the cracked front spar adapter assembly
with a front spar adapter assembly, P/N C6WM1027-3. Do the
replacement following Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter Service Bulletin
Number V6/542, dated October 1, 2007. This replacement terminates
the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD
for the replaced front spar adapter assembly.
    (5) As a terminating action for the repetitive inspections
required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, at any time after the
initial inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, you may
replace P/N C6WM1027-1 with P/N C6WM1027-3, except it must be
replaced prior to further flight as required by paragraph (f)(4) of
this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: MCAI Transport Canada AD No. CF-2007-31, dated December
17, 2007, is applicable to airplane models with front spar adapter
assembly P/N C6WM1027-3 that incorporate task C57-10-18 of the DHC-6
Corrosion Prevention and Control Manual (CPCM), PSM 1-6-5. The
applicability of this proposed AD does not include airplane models
with front spar adapter assembly P/N C6WM1027-3 that incorporate
task C57-10-18 of the DHC-6 CPCM, PSM 1-6-5, which is required in
the Transport Canada ADs No. CF-94-12R1, dated April 13, 1999, and
AD No. CF-99-11, dated May 28, 1999. We have addressed the Corrosion
Prevention and Control Program in AD 2008-13-11 (73 FR 37355, July
1, 2008), which identifies specific areas that must be inspected to
ensure the structural integrity of the DHC-6 fleet.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Pong Lee, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-171, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone:
(516) 228-7324; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No. CF-2007-31, dated
December 17, 2007; Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter Service Bulletins No. V6/
540, dated October 1, 2007; No. V6/541, dated October 1, 2007; and
No. V6/542, dated October 1, 2007; and R.W. Martin, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. 00160/2, Revision A, dated November 15, 2007, for
related information.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 26, 2008.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-28645 Filed 12-2-08; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Aircraft
Registration

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew a previously approved
information collection. The information collected is used by the FAA to
register aircraft or hold an aircraft in trust. The information
required to register an prove ownership of an aircraft is required by
any person wishing to register an aircraft.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by February 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ronda
Thompson, Room 441, Federal Aviation Administration, ASP-110, 950
L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronda Thompson by email at:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0042.
    Title: Aircraft Registration.
    Form Numbers: FAA Form 7480-1.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: Public Law 103-272 states that all aircraft must be
registered before they may be flown. It sets forth registration
eligibility requirements and provides for application for registration
as well as suspension and/or revocation of registration. The
information collected is used by the FAA to register an aircraft or
hold an aircraft in trust.

The information requested is required to register and prove ownership.
    Respondents: Approximately 146,757 registrants.
    Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 32 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 103,982 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 8, 2016.
Ronda L. Thompson,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy, and
Records Management Branch, ASP-110.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0320; FRL-8130-4]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Application and Summary Report for an Emergency
Exemption for Pesticides; EPA ICR No. 0596.09, OMB Control No. 2070-
0032

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY:  In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR,
entitled: ``Application and Summary Report for an Emergency Exemption
for Pesticides'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 0596.09 and OMB Control
No. 2070-0032, is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2008. Before
submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting
comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 3, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0320, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.

Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The
Docket telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2007-0320. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information

provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-
mail. The Federal regulations.gov website is an ``anonymous access''
system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you
send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through
regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and
included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made
available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA
recommends that you include your name and other contact information in
the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA
cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot
contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your
comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters,
any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to
http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket

Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov web
site to view the docket index or access available documents. Although
listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g.,
CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on
the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available either in the
electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available

in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One
Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.
The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cameo Gianne Smoot, Field and External
Affairs Division (7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-
mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. What Information is EPA Particularly Interested in?

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically
solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility.
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected.
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that

employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that
EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses
affected by this collection.

II. What Should I Consider when I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific
examples.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    6. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
    7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified
under DATES.
    8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket
ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page
of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal
Register citation.

III. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does this Action Apply
to?

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
identified in the North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) code assigned to the states and federal government agencies
responding to this information as 9241, the Administration of
Environmental Quality Programs subsector groups of government
establishments primarily engaged in the administration of environmental
quality.
    Title: Application and Summary Report for an Emergency Exemption
for Pesticides.
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0596.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0032.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on February
28, 2008. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal
Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed
either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate
means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if
applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizes EPA to grant emergency exemptions to
states and Federal Agencies to allow an unregistered use of a pesticide
for a limited time if EPA determines that emergency conditions exist. A
section 18 action arises when growers and others encounter a pest
problem on a site for which there is either no registered pesticide
available, or for which there is a registered pesticide that would be
effective but is not yet approved for use on that particular site.
Section 18 also allows states to submit requests to EPA to grant
unregistered pesticide use exemptions for public health and quarantine
reasons.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 99
hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal Agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is
only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 50.
    Frequency of responses: 500 annually.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
Not applicable.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 49,500 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $2,472,770. There are no capital
investment or maintenance and operational costs for this ICR.

IV. Are There Changes in the Estimates from the Last Approval?

    There is no change in the 49,500 hours in the total estimated
respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently
approved by OMB.

V. What is the Next Step in the Process for this ICR?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another
Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce
the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or
the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: May 24, 2007.
James B. Gulliford,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances.

[FR Doc. E7-10679 Filed 6-1-07; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0927]

Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
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SUMMARY: The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) and its
Subcommittees and Working Groups will meet on December 10 through 12,
2013, in Washington, DC, to discuss marine transportation of hazardous
materials. The meetings will be open to the public.

DATES: The following CTAC Subcommittees and Working Groups will meet on
December 10 and 11, 2013: (1) Harmonization of Response and Carriage
Requirements for Biofuels and Biofuel Blends, (2) Recommendations on
Safety Standards for the Design of Vessels Carrying Natural Gas or
Using Natural Gas as Fuel, (3) Recommendations for Safety Standards of
Portable Facility Vapor Control Systems Used for Marine Operations, (4)
Recommendations for Guidance on the Implementation of Revisions to the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
1973 (MARPOL) Annex II and the IBC

Code to 46 CFR 153, (5) Requirements for Third-Party Surveyors of
MARPOL Annex II Prewash, and (6) Improving Implementation and Education
of MARPOL Discharge Requirements Under MARPOL Annex II and V.
Subcommittees and Working Groups will meet Tuesday, December 10, 2013,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. The full CTAC committee will meet Thursday, December 12, 2013,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that the meetings may close early if
the committee has completed its business.
    All written materials, comments, and requests to make oral
presentations at the meeting should reach Patrick Keffler, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) for CTAC by December 3, 2013. For
contact information please see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section below. Any written material submitted by the public will be
distributed to the Committee and become part of the public record.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the U.S. Coast Guard
Headquarters, Room 6i10-01-a 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE.,
Washington, DC. Attendees will be required to pre-register no later
than 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2013, to be admitted to the building.
U.S. citizens must provide name, position, company, telephone number,
date of birth and social security number to LT Cristina Nelson (202-
371-1419 or Cristina.E.Nelson@uscg.mil). Non-U.S. citizens must submit
name, position, company, telephone number, date of birth, country of
citizenship, and passport number. Attendees will be required to provide
a government-issued picture identification card in order to gain
admittance to the building.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
Patrick Keffler as soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment
on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the
``Agenda'' section below. Comments must be submitted in writing no
later than December 3, 2013, and may be submitted by one of the
following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
(Preferred method to avoid delays in processing.)
    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You
may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the
January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
    Docket: This notice, and documents or comments related to it, may
be viewed in our online docket, USCG-2013-0927 at http://www.regulations.gov.
    A public comment period will be held during each subcommittee and
the full committee meeting concerning matters being discussed. Public
comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Please note that
the public comment period may end before the time indicated following
the last call for comments. Contact the individual listed below to
register as a speaker.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Keffler, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer (ADFO) of the CTAC, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax 202-
372-1926. If you have any questions on viewing or submitting material
to the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix. (Pub. L. 92-
463).
    CTAC is an advisory committee authorized under section 871 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Title 6, United States Code, section
451, and chartered under the provisions of the FACA. The Committee acts
solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) through the Commandant of the Coast Guard and
the Deputy Commandant for Operations on matters relating to marine
transportation of hazardous materials. The Committee advises, consults
with, and makes recommendations reflecting its independent judgment to
the Secretary.

Agendas of Meetings

    Subcommittee and Working Group Meetings on December 10 and 11.
    Subcommittees and working groups will meet to continue to address
the items of interest listed in paragraph (2) of the agenda for the
December 12 meeting and the tasks given at the last CTAC meeting. The
tasks from the last CTAC meeting are located at Homeport at the
following address: https://homeport.uscg.mil. Go to: Missions > Ports
and Waterways > Safety Advisory Committees > CTAC Subcommittees and
Working Groups. The agenda for each working group will include the
following:
    1. Review task statements, which can be found at Homeport at the
following address: https://homeport.uscg.mil, then go to: Missions >
Ports and Waterways > Safety Advisory Committees > CTAC > Subcommittees
and Working Groups.
    2. Work on tasks assigned in task statements mentioned above.
    3. Public comment period.
    4. Discuss and prepare proposed recommendations for CTAC meeting on
December 12 on tasks assigned in task statements mentioned above.

Committee Meeting on December 12

    The agenda for the CTAC meeting on December 12 is as follows:
    1. Introductions and opening remarks.
    2. Public comment period.
    3. Subcommittee will meet to review, discuss and formulate
recommendations on the following items of interest:
    a. Harmonization of Response and Carriage Requirements for Biofuels
and Biofuel Blends
    b. Recommendations on Safety Standards for the Design of Vessels
Carrying Natural Gas or Using Natural Gas as Fuel
    c. Recommendations for Safety Standards of Portable Facility Vapor
Control Systems Used for Marine Operations
    d. Recommendations for Guidance on the Implementation of Revisions
to MARPOL Annex II and the IBC Code to 46 CFR 153
    e. Requirements for Third-Party Surveyors of MARPOL Annex II
Prewash
    f. Improving Implementation and Education of MARPOL Discharge
Requirements Under MARPOL Annex II and V.
    4. USCG presentations on the following items of interest:
    a. Update on International Maritime Organization as it relates to
the marine transportation of hazardous materials
    b. Update on U.S. Regulations as it relates to the marine
transportation of hazardous materials
    c. Update on Bulk Chemical Data Guide (Blue Book)
    d. Vessel to vessel transfer of hazardous materials in bulk
    5. Presentation of Items of Interest.

    6. Set next meeting date and location.
    7. Set Subcommittee and Working Group Meeting schedule.

    Dated: November 6, 2013.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0574; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-258-AD;
Amendment 39-18315; AD 2015-22-10]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of skin disbonding on a composite side shell panel
of a rudder. This AD requires an inspection to determine if any rudder
composite side shell panel has been repaired, a thermography inspection
of each rudder that has received this repair, and related investigative
and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct skin disbonding on the rudder, which could affect the
structural integrity of the rudder, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 15, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 15,
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0574 or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus,
Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
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0574.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
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fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A318
series airplanes, Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -
214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321 series airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 22, 2014 (79 FR
49724). The NPRM was prompted by a report of skin disbonding on a
composite side shell

panel of a rudder. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection to
determine if any rudder composite side shell panel has been repaired, a
thermography inspection of each rudder that has received this repair,
and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct skin disbonding on the rudder,
which could affect the structural integrity of the rudder, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0302, dated December 19, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A case of skin disbonding was reported on a composite side shell
panel of a rudder installed on an A310 aeroplane. Investigation
results revealed that this disbonding had started from a skin panel
area, previously repaired in-service, in accordance with Structural
Repair Manual (SRM) instructions. The initial damage was identified
as a disbonding between the core and the skin of the repaired area.
This damage was not visually detectable and likely propagated during
normal operation due to the variation of pressure during ground-air-
ground cycles.
    Composite rudder side shell panels are also installed on A320
family aeroplanes, which may have been repaired in-service using a
similar method.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the rudder, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A320-55-1041 to provide instructions to
inspect and correct any affected composite rudder side shell panels.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires [an
inspection to determine if any rudder composite side shell panel has
been repaired], a one-time [pulse] thermography inspection of each
rudder that have received a composite rudder side shell panel
repair, and, depending on the findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective and follow-up actions [related investigative actions and
repetitive inspections].

    The related investigative actions include elasticity laminate
checker (ELCH) inspections, ultrasonic testing (UT) inspections, pulse
thermography inspections, and tap test or woodpecker inspections. The
repetitive inspections include ELCH inspections, UT inspections, pulse
thermography inspections, and detailed inspections (certain repetitive
inspections are required if hole restoration is done; certain other
repetitive inspections are options for certain corrective actions). The
corrective actions include core venting through the inner skin,
replacements, restorations, and repairs.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0574-0007.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79
FR 49724, August 22, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Extend Compliance Time for Rudder Inspections

    Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) requested that we change the compliance
time in the NPRM (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014) from 24 months to at
least 42 months. DAL stated that the 24-month compliance time for
accomplishing rudder inspections will be overly burdensome to operators
of large fleets. DAL explained that it has 128 affected units, and if
two full-time technicians were assigned for the inspection and rework,
it would take over 7 years to accomplish the inspections. DAL added
that a 42-month compliance time would allow proper planning,
inspection, and rework of affected rudders and suggested that
intervisual inspections could be used to support this compliance time
extension.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. The compliance time is
based on a risk assessment. Some safety issues are more time-sensitive
than others. We have considered the compliance time established by the
EASA (the State of Design authority), and the overall risk to the
fleet, including the severity of the identified unsafe condition and
the likelihood of the occurrence of the unsafe condition, to determine
the compliance time. However, under the provisions of paragraph (p)(1)
of this AD, operators may apply for an extension of the compliance time
by providing rationale explaining why a compliance time extension
provides an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in
this regard.

Requests To Revise Service Information and Use Alternative Sanding
Procedure

    United Airlines (UAL) and Airbus requested that we revise the NPRM
(79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014) to reference Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated February 24, 2014, as the appropriate
source of service information for accomplishing the required actions.
Airbus also requested we allow credit for work accomplished prior to
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-
1041, dated November 26, 2012.
    Airbus also requested we to revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD
(79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014) to allow local sanding as an alternative
to pulse thermography inspections for determining type, location, and
size of repair, as described in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041,
Revision 01, dated February 24, 2014. Airbus also requested we allow
credit for work accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, dated November 26, 2012.
    We partially agree with the commenters' requests. We agree to
reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated
February 24, 2014, as the appropriate source of service information for
accomplishing the required actions. We have changed paragraphs (h),
(i)(2), (j), (j)(1), (j)(2), (k), (l)(1), (l)(2), and (n) of this AD
accordingly. We also agree to provide credit for work accomplished
prior to the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-55-1041, dated November 26, 2012. We have added new paragraph (o)
to this AD to provide this credit, and redesignated subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
    However, we disagree with Airbus's request to revise paragraph (h)
of this AD to allow local sanding as an alternative to pulse
thermography inspections for determining type, location, and size of
repair. Based on Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01,
dated February 24, 2014, local sanding is an alternative to pulse
thermography inspections only in certain specific cases, and it is
possible that pulse thermography inspections would be required after
the local sanding. However, operators may apply for approval of an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
provisions specified in paragraph (p)(1) of this AD, and must identify
clearly the conditions for using local sanding in lieu of pulse
thermography inspections.

Request To Remove Structural Repair Manual (SRM) Repair Prohibition

    UAL requested we remove paragraph (n) of the proposed AD (79 FR
49724, August 22, 2014), which prohibits repair in accordance with
certain SRM procedures. UAL stated it is unnecessary to prohibit repair
per these procedures since the procedures have been deactivated by
Airbus.

    We disagree with the commenter's request. Deactivation of SRM
procedures by the manufacturer cannot ensure prevention of all
operators from using the SRM procedures if they have not kept their
manual current. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Revise Cost Estimate

    UAL and DAL requested that we revise the estimated cost. The
commenters stated that the NPRM (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014)
understates the required costs and does not provided on-condition cost
estimates. UAL and DAL provided some examples of costs incurred for
previous repairs.
    We disagree with the commenters' request. We indicated in the NPRM
(79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014) that we do not have information about
the costs associated with the on-condition actions to mitigate the risk
addressed in the NPRM. The on-condition costs can vary for each
operator, depending upon inspection findings. Therefore, we have not
provided on-condition cost estimates; instead, we provided our best
estimate for the inspection costs based on the information received
from the airframe manufacturer. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.

Requests To Remove Requirement for Reporting Undocumented Rudders

    UAL and DAL requested that we remove paragraph (i)(1) of the
proposed AD (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014), which proposed to require
sending to Airbus the records for each rudder and serial number of each
rudder for which maintenance records are incomplete or unavailable.
    Mr. Amaar Chaudhary requested we revise paragraph (i)(1) of the
proposed AD (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014) to require sending only the
rudder serial number to Airbus. However, UAL stated that providing such
rudder records is not reasonable because the records are embedded
within various paper forms in separate archived collections spanning
the airplane life of up to 19 years, and are not in a recoverable
electronic format. UAL and DAL also explained that it is possible
operators have not retained records for permanent rudder repairs
earlier than the previous airplane overhaul per section 121.380 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 121.380).
    We agree with the commenters' statements that paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD should not require sending rudder repair records to Airbus.
However, we disagree with the requests to not require submission of
serial numbers of rudders without maintenance records to Airbus.
Operators must report the rudders without maintenance records by serial
number to Airbus to obtain related rudder manufacturing rework data. We
have revised paragraph (i)(1) of this AD to specify sending to Airbus
the serial number of each rudder for which maintenance records are not
available or are incomplete.

Request To Remove Requirement To Inspect for Repair Status

    DAL requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (79
FR 49724, August 22, 2014) to remove the requirement to inspect repair
records, but instead to require directly complying with the pulse
thermography inspection proposed by paragraph (i) of the proposed AD.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. Paragraph (g) of this AD
establishes the requirements for paragraph (h) and (i) of this AD. An
operator is required to inspect airplane maintenance records to
determine if it needs to comply with paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD.
In addition, the required reporting specified in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD will help determine the extent of the undocumented repairs in
the affected fleet. Based on the results of these reports, we might
determine that further corrective action is warranted. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Add Part Number Change, and Remove Part Installation
Limitation

    DAL requested that we require a part number change for post-
inspection rudders to aid in configuration and AD compliance control,
and remove the parts installation limitation in paragraph (m) of the
proposed AD (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014). DAL stated that, to prevent
an unnecessary airplane out of service condition in the event a rudder
change is required, allowing pre- and post-inspection rudders to be
installed throughout the full compliance time would provide the same
level of safety.
    We disagree with the commenter's requests. Configuration control
can be achieved by multiple methods and is unique to each operator's
method of managing its fleet. Therefore, we have not been prescriptive
regarding methods for configuration control. We also disagree to omit
paragraph (m) of this AD (Parts Installation Limitation). The intent of
the paragraph (m) of this AD is to ensure that, from the effective date
of this AD, rudders with a known unsafe condition are not installed
unless the corrective actions of paragraph (j) of this AD are
completed. This clarification has been coordinated with the EASA. The
compliance time is established based on overall risk to the fleet,
including the severity of the failure and the likelihood of the
failure's occurrence, fleet utilization, and availability of service
information and parts. Therefore, the parts installation limitation
should not be related to the compliance time associated with mitigating
the unsafe condition. We have revised paragraph (m) of this AD to
prevent, as of the effective date of this AD, installing a rudder with
a known unsafe condition by specifying that the inspection requirements
of paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD must be done and the applicable
corrective actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD must be done,
except for rudders that meet the requirements of paragraph (k) of this
AD.

Request To Use Alternative Testing Equipment

    DAL, Thermal Wave Imaging, and Snell Group requested the use of
alternate equipment for performing the pulse thermography inspection
required in the NPRM (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014). DAL stated that,
at a recent Airlines for America non-destructive test (NDT) forum,
evidence was presented supporting use of alternate equipment for
performing pulse thermography inspections. DAL, Thermal Wave Imaging,
and Snell Group explained that Airbus prohibits the use of alternate
equipment other than what is recommended in the ``NTM task 55-40-50-
290-801-A-01.''
    Thermal Wave Imaging stated that since Airbus is both the
manufacturer of the airplane and the vendor of the inspection
equipment, it appears that the non-allowance of equivalent equipment is
a business decision intended to increase its revenue and lock out other
companies from not only this inspection, but future thermography
inspections that may be developed. Thermal Wave Imaging and Snell Group
provided a comparison of the Airbus recommended Gecko System equipment
with VoyageIR Pro equipment for performing the pulse thermography
inspection.
    We disagree with the commenters' request. The commenters did not
provide any substantiation to support the use of alternate inspection
equipment other than the equipment recommended by Airbus. We were
informed by Airbus that they have recommended the use of specific
equipment after evaluating its performance, which will facilitate
mitigating the risks associated with the identified unsafe condition.
However, we will consider requests for approval

of an AMOC for the use of alternate inspection equipment in accordance
with the provision in paragraph (p)(1) of this AD if sufficient data is
submitted to substantiate that the results from the alternate
inspection equipment are conclusive to facilitate mitigating the risks
associated with the identified unsafe condition. We have not changed
this AD in this regard.

Request To Approve Future Service Bulletin Revisions

    DAL requested that future revisions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-55-1041 be considered as approved under EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA) for accomplishing the required AD actions.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. Approval authority under
EASA DOA, as stated in paragraph (p)(2) of this AD, is only applicable
to requirements in this AD to obtain corrective actions from the
manufacturer and does not apply to approval of future service
information. When referring to a specific service bulletin in an AD,
using the phrase, ``or later approved revisions,'' violates Office of
the Federal Register regulations for approving materials that are
incorporated by reference. However, affected operators may request
approval to use a later revision of the referenced service bulletin as
an alternative method of compliance, under the provisions of paragraph
(p)(1) of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Explanation of ``RC'' Steps in Service Information

    As stated previously, we have revised this final rule to reference
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated February 24,
2014, as the appropriate source of service information for
accomplishing the required actions. This service bulletin revision
contains certain actions that are specified as Required for Compliance
(RC).
    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
(ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for
annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are
required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures
and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to
improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements
and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures
and tests identified as RC in any service information have a direct
effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an
identified unsafe condition.
    As specified in a NOTE under the Accomplishment Instructions of the
specified service information, procedures and tests that are identified
as RC in any service information must be done to comply with the AD.
However, procedures and tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC
may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval
of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures
and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back
in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures
or tests identified as RC will require approval of an AMOC.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 49724, August 22, 2014).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated
February 24, 2014. The service information describes procedures for
inspection of the rudders for potential damage, and repair. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 42 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $3,038,070, or $3,570 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and

responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0574; 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 AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-22-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-18315. Docket No. FAA-2014-0574;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-258-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 15, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes specified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of skin disbonding on a
composite side shell panel of a rudder. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct skin disbonding on the rudder, which could affect
the structural integrity of the rudder, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection To Determine Repair Status

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect
the airplane maintenance records to determine if the rudder
composite side shell panel has been repaired since first
installation of the rudder on an airplane.

(h) Inspection of Certain Repaired Rudders

    If the finding of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD reveals that a rudder repair has been done as described in
Figure A-GBBAA (Sheet 01 and 02) or Figure A-GBCAA (Sheet 02) of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated February
24, 2014: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
pulse thermography inspection on the rudder, limited to the repaired
area(s), to determine type, location, and size of the repair, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated February 24, 2014.

(i) Inspection of Rudders With No Records or Incomplete Records

    For each rudder for which maintenance records are not available
or are incomplete: Do the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1) and
(i)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Not later than 3 months before accomplishment of the pulse
thermography inspection required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD,
send the serial number of each rudder to Airbus.
    (2) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
pulse thermography inspection on complete rudder side shells to
identify and mark the repair location, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041,
Revision 01, dated February 24, 2014.

(j) Related Investigative Actions, Repetitive Inspections, and
Corrective Actions

    After accomplishing the inspections required by paragraphs (h)
and (i) of this AD, as applicable: Depending on findings, do the
applicable actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated February 24, 2014,
except as required by paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Findings are
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01,
dated February 24, 2014.
    (1) Do all applicable related investigative actions and
corrective actions at the applicable times specified in tables 3,
4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, and 5 in paragraph 1.E.(2), ``Accomplishment
Timescale,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01,
dated February 24, 2014, except as required by paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD.
    (2) Do all applicable repetitive inspections of the restored and
repaired areas at the applicable intervals specified in tables 3,
4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, and 5 in paragraph 1.E.(2), ``Accomplishment
Timescale,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01,
dated February 24, 2014.

(k) Airplanes Excluded From Certain Requirements

    Airplanes fitted with a rudder having a serial number which is
not in the range TS-1001 to TS-1639 inclusive, or TS-2001 to TS-5890
inclusive; or is not TS-5927; are not affected by the requirements
of paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, provided it is
determined that no repairs have been done as described in the
structural repair manual (SRM) procedures identified in Figure A-
GBBAA (Sheet 01 and 02) or Figure A-GBCAA (Sheet 02) of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated February 24, 2014,
on the composite side shell panel of that rudder since first
installation on an airplane.

(l) Exceptions to Service Information

    (1) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01,
dated February 24, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the
original Service Bulletin issue date,'' this AD requires compliance
within the specified compliance time after the effective date of
this AD.
    (2) If any damage or fluid ingress is found during any
inspection required by this AD and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-
1041, Revision 01, dated February 24, 2014, specifies to contact
Airbus: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 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.

(m) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD: Except for rudders that
meet the requirements of paragraph (k) of this AD, do not install a
rudder unless the rudder is inspected prior to installation as
specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, and all applicable
corrective actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD are done.

(n) Repair Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, do not accomplish a
composite side shell panel repair on any rudder using an SRM

procedure identified in Figure A-GBBAA (Sheet 01 and 02) or Figure
A-GBCAA (Sheet 02) of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision
01, dated February 24, 2014.

(o) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-55-1041, dated November 26, 2012, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(p) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (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
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) ``RC'' Steps in Service Information: Except as required by
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD: If any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.
    (4) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.

(q) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0302, dated December 19,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0574-0007.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (r)(3) and (r)(4) of this AD.

(r) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1041, Revision 01, dated
February 24, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (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, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 28, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-28197 Filed 11-9-15; 8:45 am]
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