FOCUS GROUPS AS USED BY EPA FOR ECONOMICS PROJECTS (Renewal)

EPA ICR No. 2205.02

SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Part A

Section 1.  Identification of the Information Collection

1(a)  Title of the Information Collection:

Focus Groups as Used by EPA for Economics Projects (Renewal)

1(b)  Short Characterization/Abstract:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval for a
generic information collection request (ICR) for the conduct of focus
groups and one-on-one interviews related to survey development for
economics projects.   Focus groups are groups of individuals brought
together for moderated discussions on a specific topic or issue.  These
groups are typically formed to gain insight and understanding of
attitudes and perceptions held by the public surrounding a particular
issue.  One-on-one interviews, as the term implies, are individual
interviews in which a respondent is generally asked to review materials
and provide feedback on their content and design as well as the thought
processes that the materials invoke.

Focus groups and one-on-one interviews (hereafter referred to
collectively as “focus groups”) used as a qualitative research tool
have three major purposes:

To better understand respondents’ attitudes, perceptions and emotions
in response to specific topics and concepts;

To obtain respondent information useful for better defining variables
and measures in later quantitative studies; and

To further explore findings obtained from quantitative studies.

Through these focus groups, the Agency will be able to gain a more
in-depth understanding of the public’s attitudes, beliefs, motivations
and feelings regarding specific issues and will provide invaluable
information regarding the quality of draft survey instruments.  Focus
group discussions are necessary and important steps in the design of a
quality survey.

Section 2.  Need for and use of the Collection

2(a)	Need/Authority for the Collection

Over the next three years, the Agency anticipates embarking on a number
of survey development efforts associated with a variety of economics
projects including those related to valuation of ecosystems,
children’s health risks, improvements to coastal waters, and invasive
species to name a few.  Focus groups are an important part of any survey
development process, allowing researchers to directly gauge what
specific issues are important to the public and providing a means for
explicitly testing draft survey materials.

If this information is not collected, a vital link in developing methods
to better understand the economic benefits and costs associated with
Agency actions will be lost.   This loss will cause further delays in
the development of improved estimates of benefits and costs.

This data collection is conducted for research purposes; there are no
legal requirements.  The materials prepared for these discussions will
fully conform to federal regulations – specifically the Privacy Act of
1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Hawkins-Stafford Amendments of 1988 (P.L
100-297), and the Computer Security Act of 1987.

2(b)	Practical Utility/Users of the Data

The information collected in the focus groups will be used to develop
and improve economics-related surveys.  To the extent that these surveys
are ultimately successfully administered, they will serve to expand the
Agency’s understanding of benefits and costs of a variety of actions
and could provide the means to quantitatively assess the effects of
others.  Participation in the focus groups will be voluntary and the
identity of the participants will be kept confidential.

Focus groups generally do not yield meaningful quantitative findings and
do not yield data about public opinion that can be generalized.  As
such, they cannot be used directly to estimate benefits and costs
associated with a specific environmental action.  However, program
offices engaged in survey research use focus groups as an important tool
in the survey development process to test and refine their ideas.  The
conduct of quantitative research would need to be completed to develop
new estimates of benefits or costs.

Section 3.  Non duplication, Consultations, and Other Collection
Criteria

3(a)	Non duplication

It is not expected that any of the information to be submitted to the
EPA during these focus group studies is duplicative or is already in the
possession of the Federal Government.  The proposed focus groups will
address the needs of the Agency and significantly improve our ability to
test and redefine ideas that will allow EPA to conduct further
quantitative research on various environmental economics issues.

3(b)	Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB

On September 23, 2008 (73 FR 54798), EPA sought comments on this ICR
pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d).  EPA received no comments.  Any additional
comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days
of this notice.

3(c) 	Consultations

EPA will use in-house staff and/or outside contractors (including
possible contacts with the academic community) to develop focus group
plans for areas of interest.  According to OMB guidelines for generic
clearances for focus groups, EPA will establish an independent review
process to assure the development and implementation of high quality
focus groups by EPA.  EPA will provide OMB a copy of the survey
instrument for inclusion in the public docket.

3(d)	Effects of Less Frequent Collection

	Each focus group will be a one-time collection exercise for the
enrolled participants.

3(e)	General Guidelines

This collection does not violate any of OMB’s general guidelines for
information collections.

Information will be collected according to the guidelines in 5 CFR 1320.
 Respondents will be asked to participate in one focus group and their
participation will be voluntary. There will be no need for participants
to maintain records or submit documents or proprietary trade secrets.
There will be complete protection of any demographic information
collection from participant—full names, phone numbers and addresses
will not be associated with responses.

EPA has developed EPA Information Quality Guidelines (2002) to ensure
the utility, objectivity and integrity of information that is
disseminated by the Agency.  It is EPA’s intention that collection of
information under this ICR will result in information that will be
collected, maintained, and used in ways consistent with both the EPA
Information Quality Guidelines (2002) and the OMB Information Quality
Guidelines (2002).   EPA intends to conduct a pre-dissemination review
when the Agency prepares to disseminate information collected under this
ICR.

3(f)	Confidentiality

Each focus group will fully conform to federal regulations –
specifically the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the
Hawkins-Stafford Amendments of 1988 (P.L 100-297), and the Computer
Security Act of 1987.

3(g) 	Sensitive Questions

No questions will be asked that are of a personal or sensitive nature.

Section 4.  The Respondents and the Information Requested

4(a)	Respondents/SIC Codes

The target population for the focus group discussions will vary by
project, but will generally include members of the general public.

4(b)	Information Requested

Data items, including record keeping requirements

Respondent Activities

Respondents will be asked to participate in a moderated discussion on a
particular topic or issue, during which they will be asked their
thoughts, perceptions and beliefs regarding the issue.  The collection
will be a one time event and there will be no need for participants to
maintain records or submit documents or proprietary trade secrets.
There will be complete protection of any demographic information
collection from participants -- names, phone numbers and addresses will
not be associated with responses.

Section 5.  The Information Collected – Agency Activities, Collection
Methodology, and Information Management

5(a) Agency Activities

Agency activities associated with this information collection will
include:

-- Drafting focus groups scripts and accompanying materials

-- Observing and in some cases moderating the focus group discussions

-- Summarizing focus group results and making changes to draft survey
materials as appropriate

In addition, the Agency will establish a three-member cross-office panel
to review focus group projects proposed under this ICR.  Membership on
the panel will be on a rotational basis and will consist of one
economist from the Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation’s
National Center for Environmental Economics and two other economists
from elsewhere in the Agency.  Each of the panel members will have
experience with surveys.  Only projects that have as their primary goal
the estimation of benefits, the estimation of costs, or the elicitation
of preferences for health outcomes, safety and/or environmental goods
will be considered.  Additional details about the panel review process
can be found in the Appendix 2.

5(b) Collection Methodology and Management

Focus group studies are directed group discussions that do not produce
quantitative data, but which enable skilled observers to infer the
underlying views and assumptions of the group that are expressed in the
discussion.  To facilitate interpretation, discussions are generally
recorded and videotaped so that both a visual record and written
transcript of the discussion are available for review.  Participants are
informed in advance that the sessions will be recorded.  Transcripts and
video tapes will be maintained in the individual project files.

5(c) Small Entity Flexibility

No information will be collected from small businesses or small
organizations or small governmental jurisdictions as a result of this
information collection.

5(d) Collection Schedule

Focus groups will be scheduled according to the needs of individual
projects.  No firm schedule for this collection has been established
otherwise.

Section 6.  Estimating the Burden and Cost of Collection

6(a)	Estimating Respondent Burden

6(b)	Estimating Respondent Costs

Estimates of respondent burden were derived from projected focus group
usage over the next three years.  Each program office was asked for the
number and size of the focus groups that they anticipate conducting for
economics projects over the next three years.  The total estimated
hourly burden imposed by this collection of information over the next
three years is approximately 2,358 hours or approximately 786 hours
annually. The total burden per year is valued at approximately $22,385.
There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated
with this collection.

TABLE 1. – Average Annual Respondent Burden and Costs1

Center

Subject

Approximate Number of Studies

Average Number  of Focus Groups per Study

Average Number of Participants per Group

Average Hours of Duration for Each Group (includes screening)

Total Estimated “Respondent” Hours

Over next 3 years

Total Estimated

Burden per Year ($)

Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation

Various (e.g, coastal water valuation, children’s health valuation,
ecosystem valuation, air toxics)

6

10.5

9

2.0

1,134

$10,765

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

Various (e.g.,implications of chemical substitutes, consumer chemical
use)

4

12.5

6

3.0

900

$8,544

Office of Water

Various (e.g.,value of information on beach closures and fish
advisories)

2

8

9

2.25

324

$3,076

TOTAL

2,358

$22,385

1  There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs
associated with this collection of information.

2  Hourly rate ($28.48) from “Total Employer costs per hour worked for
employee compensation and costs as a percent of total compensation:
Civilian workers, by major occupational and industry group, June 2008.
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

6(c)	Estimating Agency Burden and Costs

The Agency incurs costs to develop the focus group materials, organize
and conduct focus group discussions, and observe focus group
discussions.  These expenses will vary by specific project.  The table
below provides a hypothetical assessment of what the costs might be per
year based on a number of assumptions regarding the level of effort
required.  EPA person-costs are estimated using an hourly rate for a
GS-14 (step 1) based in Washington, DC.  Time spent on each step may
vary as well as the GS-level of the employees involved.  Contractor
costs will also depend on the location of focus groups, degree of
involvement in materials preparation and whether written transcripts of
each focus group are required.  The estimates presented below assume
that the Agency prepares all of the materials and that approximately 3
individuals observe each focus group.

Estimated Average Annual Agency Burden and Costs

Task	Costs (and Person-hours) Per Focus Group Hour	Total Hours and Cost

	EPA

($46.97/

Hour)	Estimated Contractor Costs1	O&M Cost	Number of focus group
hours/year.	Total Cost/Year

Prepare Materials for Focus Group Discussion	$939

(20 hrs)

--

--

125

$117,375

Organize and conduct focus group discussion

(contractor)	--

$4,500

--

125

$562,500

Observe focus group discussion	$141

(3 hrs)

	--	--

125

$17,625

Total

$1,080

$4,500	--

125

$697,500

Notes:  1includes recruiting respondents, meeting space, respondent
reimbursement for approximately 9 participants, and recording of
discussion.

6(d)	Estimating the Respondent Universe and Total Burden and Costs

6(e)	Bottom Line Burden Hours and Cost Tables

We expect respondent focus group hours to total 2,358 over the next 3
years or 786 each year.  These hours will be spread over approximately
129 focus groups over the course of the 3-year time frame.

Respondent Tally

Action	Approximate Number of Focus Groups per year	 Estimated Respondent
Hours per Year	Total labor Cost per Year	Total Annual Capital Costs
Total Annual O&M costs

Focus Group Discussion	43	786	$22,385	$0	$0

Agency Tally

	Approximate Number of Focus Groups per year	Estimated Focus Group Hours
per year	Total Capital/Startup Cost Per Year	Total Labor Cost per Year
Total Annual Cost

Focus Group Discussion	43	125	$562,500	$135,000	$697,500

6(f)	Reasons for Change in Burden

There is a decrease of 214 hours in the annual estimated burden
currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens.  This
decrease is based on new estimates provided by the program offices at
EPA on their projected use of focus groups.

6(g) 	Burden Statement

As noted previously, we expect respondent focus group hours to total
about 2,358 over the next 3 years or 786 hours each year.  These hours
will be spread over approximately 129 focus groups over the course of
the 3-year time frame.  The approximate respondent burden for this
collection comes to $22,385 per year whereas the annual Agency burden is
approximately $697,500.

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; 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.  An Agency may not
conduct of 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 number for EPA’s regulations are
listed in 40 CFR Part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15.

Send comments on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy
of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for
minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated
collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW, Washington, D.C. 20460; and to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street,
NW, Washington, D.C. 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for EPA.  Include
the EPA ICR number and OMB control number in any correspondence.

Part B.

There are no tabulated results for this information collection.

Information gathered from focus groups is qualitative in nature.  They
allow for a more in-depth understanding of respondents’ attitudes,
beliefs, motivations, and feelings than do quantitative studies. It
serves the narrowly defined need for direct and informal opinion on a
specific topic.

Appendix 1

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment
Request; Focus Groups as Used by EPA for Economics Projects (Renewal);
EPA ICR No. 2205.02, OMB Control No. 2090-0028

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OA-2008-0701; FRL-8718-4]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;

Comment Request; Focus Groups as Used by EPA for Economics Projects

(Renewal); EPA ICR No. 2205.02, OMB Control No. 2090-0028

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 is

scheduled to expire on November 30, 2008. Before submitting the ICR to

OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific

aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 24, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-

2008-0701, by one of the following methods:

    •   HYPERLINK "http://www.regulations.gov"
http://www.regulations.gov : Follow the on-line instructions

for submitting comments.

    • E-mail:   HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>.

    • Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>

    • Mail: Office of Environmental Information, Environmental

Protection Agency, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,

Washington, DC 20460.

    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OA-2008-

0701. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in

the public docket without change and may be made available online at

  HYPERLINK "http://www.regulations.gov"  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   HYPERLINK
"http://www.regulations.gov"  www.regulations.gov

or e-mail. The   HYPERLINK "http://www.regulations.gov"
http://www.regulations.gov  Web site 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   HYPERLINK
"http://www.regulations.gov"  http://

www.regulations.gov  your e-mail address will be automatically captured

and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public 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. For additional information

about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at

  HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm"
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm .

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathalie Simon, Office of Policy

Economics and Innovation, (MC 1809T), Environmental Protection Agency,

1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:

202-566-2347; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:

  HYPERLINK<EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments?

    EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID

No. EPA-HQ-OA-2008-0701 which is available for online viewing at
HYPERLINK "http://www.regulations.gov"

http://www.regulations.gov , or in person viewing at the Office of

Environmental Information (OEI) Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/

DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.

The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday

through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the

Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OEI

Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Use   HYPERLINK "http://www.regulations.gov"
http://www.regulations.gov  to obtain a copy of the draft

collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the

index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those

documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once

in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number

identified in this document.

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:

    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is

necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,

including whether the information will have practical utility;

    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden

of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of

the methodology and assumptions used;

    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information

to be collected; and

    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those

who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated

electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or

other forms of information technology, e.g. , permitting electronic

submission of responses. 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.

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. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.

    6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified

under DATES.

    7. 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.

What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to?

    Docket ID No. EPA EPA-HQ-OA-2008-0701

    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are

members of the general public, although the target population for the

focus group discussions will vary by project.

    Title: Focus Groups as used by EPA for Economics Projects (Renewal).

    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2205.02, OMB Control No. 2090-0028.

    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on November

30, 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: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking

renewal of a generic information collection request (ICR) for the

conduct of focus groups and protocol interviews (hereafter jointly

referred to as focus groups) related to economics projects. Over the

next three years, the Agency anticipates embarking on a number of

survey development efforts associated with a variety of economics

projects including those related to valuation of ecosystems, children's

health risks, improvements to coastal waters, and invasive species to

name a few. Focus groups are an important part of any survey

development process, allowing researchers to directly gauge what

specific issues are important to the public and providing a means for

explicitly testing draft survey materials. Through these focus groups,

the Agency will be able to gain a more in-depth understanding of the

public's attitudes, beliefs, motivations and feelings regarding

specific issues and will provide valuable information regarding the

quality of draft survey instruments.

    The information collected in the focus groups will be used to

develop and improve economics-related surveys. To the extent that these

surveys are ultimately successfully administered, they will serve to

expand the Agencies understanding of benefits and costs of a variety of

actions and could provide the means to quantitatively assess the

effects of others. Participation in the focus groups will be voluntary

and the identity of the participants will be kept confidential.

    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping

burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.4

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 the Agency's estimate,

which is only briefly summarized here:

    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 1758.

    Frequency of response: Once.

    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.

    Estimated total annual burden hours: $30,147.

    Estimated total annual costs: $30,147. This includes estimated

burden costs only as there are no capital costs or operating and

maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.

Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval?

    Burden estimates included here are based on the supporting

statement submitted for the original, approved ICR. Burden estimates

will be revised to reflect new information and will be made available

for public comment at the time the ICR is submitted to OMB for approval.

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. At that time, 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

technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Dated: September 15, 2008.

Brett R. Snyder,

Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Economics.

[FR Doc. E8-22243 Filed 9-22-08; 8:45 am]

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Appendix 2

Proposed Process for Review of Focus Group Submissions

Under Generic ICR “Focus Groups as Used by EPA for Economics
Projects”

A cross-office, standing panel will be created, consisting of three
economists with survey experience, to review requests from individuals
or teams wishing to conduct focus groups under the generic ICR.   One
member of the panel will be from NCEE.  Nominations for the other two
seats will be solicited from the Program offices through the Econ Forum
and will be decided by the Econ Forum Steering Committee.  Membership on
the panel will be on a rotational basis with each member appointed to a
1-year term.  Members will be permitted to serve up to five, consecutive
terms, but must then step down for a 12-month period before serving in
this capacity again.  In order to prevent wholesale turn-over of the
panel at one time, the following maximum term limits may be applied to
members of the first panel (if needed):

NCEE – no more than 3 consecutive terms

Program Office #1 – no more than 4 consecutive terms

Program Office #2 – no more than 5 consecutive terms.

Only relevant projects will be considered.  Relevant projects are
defined as those with an economics component.  That is, they must have
as their primary goal the estimation of benefits, the estimation of
costs, or the elicitation of preferences for health outcomes, safety
and/or environmental goods.

Projects submitted for consideration must be entered into the Science
Inventory Database.  The Science Inventory Database is a publicly
searchable database designed to track and report peer review and other
science activities across the Agency.  Peer review work products are
divided into three categories: highly influential scientific
assessments, influential scientific information and other products.
Creating an entry in the database will allow more public scrutiny of the
proposed research and will allow the project to be reflected in the
Agency’s Annual report to OMB summarizing peer review activities.

Entries should clearly indicate whether or not the survey under
development will yield data that is expected to be "highly influential."
 According to EPA’s Science Policy Council Peer Review Handbook,
influential scientific or technical work products are those expected to
have “a major impact, [involve] precedential, novel, and/or
controversial issues, or the Agency has a legal and/or statutory
obligation to conduct a peer review.”  Highly influential scientific
assessments are those that “could have a potential impact of more than
$500 million in any year,” or that are considered “novel,
controversial, or precedent-setting or has significant interagency
interest.”  Our reading of these definitions would place all surveys
in the “influential scientific assessments” category. The
classification of a specific survey as “highly influential” will
need to be determined on a case by case basis.  Most surveys developed
specifically for direct input into an economic analysis for a rule or
regulation will be considered “highly influential.” However, other
survey activities could also be considered “highly influential”
depending on the subject matter.

Supporting statements, clearly indicating peer review plans, must
accompany each request.  Individuals or teams wishing to submit a
project for consideration under this generic ICR must submit a draft
supporting statement for review by the standing panel.  Since focus
group results are not expected to yield data that can be analyzed
statistically, only Part A of the supporting statement will be expected.

In addition to the other standard requirements of the supporting
statement, the document should clearly describe the need for and purpose
of the project as well as the projected peer-review plan to assess the
quality of any resulting survey instruments.  For highly influential
projects, an external peer review panel process, as recommended by the
EPA Peer Review Handbook, will be expected under this generic ICR.  This
panel review could take one of two forms: periodic consultations with
experts in the field throughout the survey development process or a
panel review of the survey development process in advance of submitting
an ICR to OMB should the project advance to that stage.

Time-lines for project completion should accompany the supporting
statement, highlighting hard deadlines where they exist. In assessing
the project, the review panel will consider whether in their view there
is sufficient and reasonable time to complete the survey development
given these timing constraints.  As separate ICR approval will be
required for administration of the survey once developed, the submitted
timeline should reflect the date by which the project team expects to
file the ICR for anticipated survey administration.

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 87 (Friday, May 4, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19630-19631]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09432]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-1074]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; San Leandro Bay, Between Alameda
and Bay Farm Island, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the California Department of
Transportation Highway and Bicycle drawbridges across San Leandro Bay,
mile 0.0 and mile 0.1, between Alameda and Bay Farm Island, CA. The
modified deviation extends the period the bridges may remain in the
closed-to-navigation position and is necessary to allow the bridge
owner to complete major rehabilitation and maintenance.

DATES: This modified deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on May 27, 2018
through 9 p.m. on June 7, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-1074, is available
at 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 deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 20, 2017, the Coast Guard
published a temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation
Regulation; San Leandro Bay, between Alameda and Bay Farm Island,
California'' in the Federal Register (82 FR 60315). That temporary
deviation, from 6 a.m. on January 2, 2018 to 6 p.m. on May 27, 2018,
allows the drawspans to be secured in the closed-to-navigation
position. The bridge owner, the California Department of
Transportation, has requested a modification to the currently published
deviation, extending it from 6 p.m. on May 27, 2018 to 9 p.m. on June
7, 2018 in order to complete major rehabilitation and maintenance of
the drawbridges.
    The highway drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical
clearance of 20 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation
position. The bicycle drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical
clearance of 26 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation
position. The draws operate as required by 33 CFR 117.193. Navigation
on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspans will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position
from 6 p.m. on May 27, 2018 through 9 p.m. on June 7, 2018, to allow
the bridge to complete major rehabilitation and maintenance work. A
temporary platform is installed beneath the drawspan of the highway
drawbridge reducing he vertical clearance by 3 feet. This temporary
deviation modification has been coordinated with waterway users. No
objections to the proposed temporary deviation modification were
raised.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may
do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies
and Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal can be used as an alternate route
for vessels unable to pass through the bridges in the closed position.
The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway through our
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating
schedule for the bridges so vessel operators can arrange their transits
to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridges must return to
their regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the
effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the
operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: April 30, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-09432 Filed 5-3-18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0001]

Food and Drug Administration Clinical Trial Requirements,
Regulations, Compliance, and Good Clinical Practices; Public Workshop

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Los Angeles District
Office, in cosponsorship with the Society of Clinical Research
Associates, Inc. (SoCRA) is announcing a public workshop entitled ``FDA
Clinical Trial Requirements, Regulations, Compliance, and Good Clinical
Practices.'' The public workshop is intended to aid the clinical
research professional's understanding of the mission, responsibilities,
and authority of FDA and to facilitate interaction with FDA
representatives. The program will focus on the relationships among the
FDA and clinical trial staff, investigators, and ivestigational review
boards (IRBs). Individual FDA representatives will discuss the informed
consent process and informed consent documents, and regulations
relating to drugs, devices, and biologics, as well as inspections of
clinical investigators, IRBs, and research sponsors.
    Date and Time: The public workshop will be held on Wednesday and
Thursday, May 5 and 6, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Location: The public workshop will be held at the Hyatt Regency
Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949-729-
1234.
    Contact: Linda Hartley, Food and Drug Administration, 19701
Fairchild, Irvine, CA 92612,<PHONE_NUMBER>, FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Attendees
are responsible for their own accommodations. To make reservations at
the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, contact the Hyatt Regency Newport
Beach (see Location).
    Registration: The SoCRA registration fees cover the cost of actual
expenses, including refreshments, lunch, materials, and speaker
expenses. Seats are limited; please submit your registration as soon as
possible. Workshop space will be filled in order of receipt of
registration. Those accepted into the workshop will receive
confirmation. Registration will close after the workshop is filled.
Registration at the site is not guaranteed but may be possible on a
space available basis on the day of the public workshop beginning at 8
a.m. The cost of registration is as follows: FDA employee (fee waived),
Government employee member ($450), Government employee nonmember
($525), non-Government employee SoCRA member ($575), non-Government
employee non-SoCRA member ($650).
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please
contact Linda Hartley (see Contact) at least 10 days in advance of the
public workshop.
    Extended periods of question and answer and discussion have been
included in the program schedule.
    Registration instructions: To register, please submit a
registration form with your name, affiliation, mailing address, phone,
fax number, and e-mail, along with a check or money order payable to
``SoCRA.'' Mail to: SoCRA, 530 West Butler Ave., suite 109, Chalfont,
PA 18914. To register via the Internet, go to http://www.socra.org/
html/FDA_Conference.htm. (FDA has verified the Web site address, but
we are not responsible for any subsequent changes to the Web site after
this document publishes in the Federal Register.)
    The registrar will also accept payment by major credit cards (VISA/
MasterCard/AMEX only). For more information on the meeting, or for
questions on registration, contact SoCRA at<PHONE_NUMBER> or 215-822-
8644, FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>, or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public workshop helps fulfill the
Department of Health and Human Services' and FDA's important mission to
protect the public health. The workshop will provide those engaged in
FDA-regulated (human) clinical trials with information on a number of
topics concerning FDA requirements related to informed consent,
clinical investigation requirements, institutional review board
inspections, electronic record requirements, and investigator initiated
research. Topics for discussion include the following: (1) What FDA
expects in a pharmaceutical clinical trial; (2) adverse event reporting
science, regulation, error, and safety; (3) Part 11 Compliance--
Electronic Signatures; (4) informed consent regulations; (5) IRB
regulations and FDA inspections; (6)

keeping informed and working together; (7) FDA conduct of clinical
investigator inspections; (8) meetings with FDA: why, when, and how;
(9) investigator initiated research; (10) medical device aspects of
clinical research; (11) working with FDA's Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research; and (12) The inspection is over--what happens
next? What are the possible FDA compliance actions?
    FDA has made education of the drug and device manufacturing
community a high priority to help ensure the quality of FDA-regulated
drugs and devices. The public workshop helps to achieve objectives set
forth in section 406 of the FDA Modernization Act of 1997 (21 U.S.C.
393) which includes working closely with stakeholders and maximizing
the availability and clarity of information to stakeholders and the
public. The workshop also is consistent with the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121) as an
outreach activity by Government agencies to small businesses.

    Dated: March 19, 2010.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2010-6579 Filed 3-24-10; 8:45 am]
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                  Summary of Meeting at ETC on April 28, 2016

Attendees:
David Case
James Williams
Tom Baker
Steve Deluse
Carrie Berenger
Craig Hogarth
Andy Marshall
Randy Sparks
Scott Christian
Stephen Donnelly
Bryan Groce

 EPA summarized the Fee Rule Progress and discussed the FY 2018 cash flow or budget planning crunch that is currently delaying OMB clearance of the proposed rule notice.
 EPA also refreshed ETC on the proposals under consideration, including the proposed sanctions, as well as the two sanction options on which we intend to request comment:  (1) denial of services and (2) restriction on waste receipts.
 ETC didn't appear to support the proposed sanctions nor were they supportive of the other two sanction options. No real explanation was given for their general apprehension on sanctions.
 One ETC member did mention that often times their customers are delinquent in payments so it would seem unfair to penalize the TSDF in such situations.
 EPA summarized the fee dispute material added to the proposed rule notice during OMB review. In the case of fee disputes, ETC asked whether the 30 day period for payment of manifest transactions apply during fee dispute claims.
 Our response was No, but payments would be expected once a decision was rendered on the dispute.
 On the hybrid manifest proposal, ETC inquired whether TSDFs will be expected to keep a copy of the signed manifest for the hybrid option.
 With respect to the request for comment regarding EPA's acceptance of only digital submissions (i.e., no paper copies), ETC indicated that EPA would at the very least need to accept paper copies during the first year of system launch.
 Our response was, only generators retain the paper copy for their records; TSDFs' electronic copies will be the CORs for them.
 On the issue of billing and collection methods, ETC reiterated that they are in favor of the invoice approach for payments and are opposed to any advanced payment approach.
 ETC requested a pre-publication copy of the rule so that they have adequate time to comment.
 FACA Advisory Board Status: James Williams reported that the appropriators are very pleased with the diversity of the advisory committee.
 System Development Progress:  ETC indicated that they would like it if e-Manifest was more proactive in communicating software development progress/materials to the user community for comment.
 FY 2018 Budget Formulation Considerations:  ETC emphasized that any registration fee, no matter the size, would be considered a tax and they would not use the electronic manifest system but would continue to use paper manifests.


[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 39 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 10655-10656]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03921]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 62

[EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0811; FRL-9923-39-Region 8]

Promulgation of State Air Quality Implementation Plans for
Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming; Negative Declarations; Control of
Emissions From Existing Sewage Sludge Incineration Units

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
publish negative declarations for sewage sludge incineration (SSI)
units for the State of Colorado, the State of Montana, the State of
North Dakota, the State of South Dakota, the State of Utah, and the
State of Wyoming. Each state notified EPA in its negative declaration
letter that there are no SSI units subject to the requirements of
sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) currently operating
within the jurisdictional boundaries of the state.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before April 3, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R08-
OAR-2014-0811, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
     Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER> (please alert the individual listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section if you are faxing
comments).
     Mail: Carl Daly, Director, Air Program, Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Mailcode 8P-AR, 1595 Wynkoop Street,
Denver, Colorado 80202-1129.
     Hand Delivery: Carl Daly, Director, Air Program,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Mailcode 8P-AR, 1595
Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1129. Such deliveries are only
accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding
federal holidays. Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.

Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules Section
of this Federal Register for detailed instruction on how to submit
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kendra Morrison, Air Program, 1595

Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1129,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of
this Federal Register, EPA is publishing these negative declarations as
a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views
this as a noncontroversial action and anticipates no adverse comments.
A detailed rationale for publication is set forth in the preamble to
the direct final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comments, EPA will
not take further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse
comments, EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take
effect. EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule
based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment
period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so
at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an
amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may
be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those
provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment.
See the information provided in the Direct Final action of the same
title which is located in the Rules and Regulations Section of this
Federal Register.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

    Dated: January 30, 2015.
Debra H. Thomas,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 8.
[FR Doc. 2015-03921 Filed 2-26-15; 8:45 am]
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Project No.: 0<IP_ADDRESS>

DISTRIBUTION

Page _1_ of  __2_

Project Name: Steam Electric Rulemaking

TELEPHONE CALL RECORD

	  Outgoing Call

Date: 01/28/2010

Time: 4:30 pm EST

Company Name: Delta Ducon

Contact Name: Craig Fleming

Phone No.:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Name:  Elizabeth Sabol, Sarah Holman

Eastern Research Group

GENERAL SUBJECT :  Potential Changes to the Ash Handling Part of the
Steam Electric ICR

TOPICS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN

Sarah Holman and I contacted Craig Fleming, Delta Ducon, on Thursday,
January 28, to discuss the potential changes that EPA was considering
making to Part C (Ash Handling) of the questionnaire. We briefly talked
with Mr. Fleming regarding his thoughts about these potential changes.
Below is a summary of the call.

Mr. Fleming agreed that asking for ash handling information on a system
level is a good way to go; however, he wanted to make sure that we allow
for plants that have multiple generating units and have dedicated ash
handling systems for each generating unit (like Fayette).  We
explained that our current setup will allow for this type of response.

Mr. Fleming stated that it makes sense to ask for costs in three
categories (conveyance, intermediate storage, and transport/disposal),
and that he thinks that plants that installed ash handling systems after
1980 should have costs broken out in such categories. He stated that
before 1980 they more likely would have purchased the system as one lump
sum, which would make it difficult for them to split up costs in these
three categories.  Therefore, he agreed with splitting up the costs,
and our suggested timeframe for gathering the costs on ash handling
systems.

Mr. Fleming stated that he does not know of any plant in the US that is
combining fly and bottom ash in a silo.  He stated that Crystal River
is the only plant that he knows of that is even handling bottom ash
completely dry (using a Magaldi system) in order for that to be
possible.  Mr. Fleming explained that plants in China collect/handle
their bottom ash dry and then mill it so that they can sell it with fly
ash.

Mr. Fleming stated that he believes the vast majority of plants would
have the vertical space required to retrofit a boiler with a dry bottom
ash handling system.  The DRYCON system needs about 10 ft of vertical
space below the boiler and most boiler hoppers are about 16 to 18 ft in
height.  He explained that Magaldi's dry bottom ash equipment is
taller, and so, there may be some vertical space issues that have been
encountered overseas.  Mr. Fleming discussed the space issues that may
be encountered in US plants with conveying the bottom ash from the
boiler out of the building.  He suggested we ask the plants if they
have space available for bottom ash to exit the building in a "straight
shot".  If not, capital costs could increase greatly (he cited one
example where multiple DRYCONs had to be installed off-center from the
boilers and then those fed another DRYCON that conveyed the bottom ash
outdoors).

Mr. Fleming also informed us that he reviewed the questionnaire and
thinks it's good and detailed.  He is concerned that we are classifying
a submerged chain conveyor as a dry bottom ash handling system because
it still uses water. We stated that we think we have the submerged chain
conveyor system appropriately categorized for the purpose of the data
collection.

Mr. Fleming stated that they do have some cost comparison info that
could help us, previously talked about in the UCC conference call on
December 17, 2009, and said he would send it our way soon.

Need to return call by         /         at/between         and
.	Signature:


[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 122 (Wednesday, June 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 38010]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact/
Record of Decision and Adoption of the Wyoming Army National Guard
Environmental Assessment for the Establishment of Controlled Firing
Areas

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

ACTION: Notice of Availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI)/Record of Decision (ROD).

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SUMMARY: The FAA announces its decision to adopt the Wyoming Army
National Guard (WYARNG) Environmental Assessment (EA), entitled
Training and Maneuver Activities at Camp Guernsey, Guernsey, Wyoming,
for the establishment of three Controlled Firing Areas (CFA) at Camp
Guernsey. Under the Proposed Action, the CFAs would be established for
up to two years. This notice announces that, based on its independent
review and evaluation of the EA and supporting documents, the FAA is
adopting portions of the EA associated with the CFAs and issuing a
FONSI/ROD for the establishment of the Camp Guernsey CFAs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shawn M. Kozica, Manager, Operations
Support Group, Western Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration,
2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA, 98198-6547; telephone: (206) 231-
2251.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA Proposed Action is the establishment of three CFAs: CFA
North, CFA West, and CFA South. The CFAs would be established, up to
two years, and would be replaced by the permanent establishment of
three RAs: R-7002A, R-7002C, and R-7002B, respectively. While the EA
analyzed both CFAs and RAs, only the CFAs are ripe for an FAA decision
at this time and are the subject of the FAA's FONSI/ROD.
    Given the temporary nature of CFAs, as well as the timeline for the
establishment of the permanent RAs, the WYARNG is first pursuing the
establishment of CFAs. The CFAs would permit usage of the proposed
airspace for hazardous activities for two years until the RA has been
established. During the two-year interim period following the
establishment of the CFAs, the WYARNG would prepare and submit an
Aeronautical Proposal to the FAA for the establishment of three RAs: R-
7002A, R-7002B, and R-7002C.
    The WYARNG's Proposed Action consists of both land-based activities
(training and maneuver) and airspace activities that require Special
Use Airspace (SUA) in the form of a CFA or Restricted Area (RA). Some
of the proposed land-based activities use field artillery that requires
the establishment of surface distance zones (SDZ) for safety reasons.
These SDZs provide separation of the field artillery from aircraft
(civilian and military traversing the airspace). The proposed CFAs and
RAs would accommodate the SDZs.

Implementation

    After evaluating the EA, the FAA has issued a FONSI/ROD to
establish three CFAs. CFA North would be established up to and
including 16,000 feet mean sea level (MSL), and would be used
approximately 20 days per year. CFA South would be established up to
and including 12,500 feet MSL and would be used approximately 20 days
per year. CFA West would be established up to and including 17,500 feet
MSL and would be used approximately 20 days per year.
    In accordance with Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ)
regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), and other
applicable authorities (including FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 8-2, and FAA Order JO
7400.2M, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters, paragraph 32-2-3),
the FAA has conducted an independent review and evaluation of the
WYARNG's EA, dated March 2020. As a cooperating agency with
responsibility for approving SUA under 49 U.S.C. 40103(b)(3)(A), the
FAA provided subject matter expertise and coordinated with the WYARNG
during the environmental review process. The implementation of the
proposed CFAs would fulfill the FAA's requirements to ensure the safe
and efficient use of navigable airspace pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
47101(a)(1), which describes the FAA's authority and regulatory
responsibilities.
    The WYARNG provided the Draft EA for public review from February
25-March 11, 2020, and one comment was received from the Bureau of
Reclamation indicating an incorrect date of the Free Use Permit. The
date has since been corrected in the EA.
    The FONSI/ROD and EA are available upon request by contacting Shawn
M. Kozica, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA,
98198-6547; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Shawn M. Kozica,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2020-13570 Filed 6-23-20; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 187 (Monday, September 28, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58216-58218]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R10-OAR-2015-0483; FRL-9934-61-Region 10]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Washington:
Update to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Solid Fuel Burning
Device Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Washington State
Department of Ecology (Ecology) on July 10, 2015. The SIP submission
contains revisions to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA)
solid fuel burning device regulations to control particulate matter
from residential wood combustion. The updated regulations reflect the
State of Washington's statutory changes setting fine particulate matter
trigger levels for impaired air quality burn bans. The submission also
contains updates to the regulations to improve the clarity of the
language. We are approving these changes because they meet the
requirements of the Clean Air Act and strengthen the Washington SIP.

DATES: This final rule is effective October 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-R10-OAR-2015-0483. All documents in the docket are
listed on the www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the
index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information the disclosure of which
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 electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard
copy at the Air Programs Unit, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics, EPA
Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101. The EPA requests that
if at all possible, you contact the individual listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to view the hard copy of the
docket. You may view the hard copy of the docket Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information please contact Jeff
Hunt at<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by using the above EPA,
Region 10 address.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Contents

I. Background Information
II. Final Action
III. Incorporation by Reference
IV. Statutory and Executive Orders Review

I. Background Information

    On August 10, 2015, the EPA proposed to approve revisions to the
SRCAA solid fuel burning device regulations (80 FR 47880). An
explanation of the CAA requirements, a detailed analysis of the
submittal, and the EPA's reasons for approval were provided in the
notice of proposed rulemaking, and will not be restated here. The
public comment period for this proposed rule ended on September 9,
2015. The EPA received no comments on the proposal.

II. Final Action

    The EPA is approving Washington's SIP revision submitted on July
10, 2015. Specifically, the EPA is approving and incorporating by
reference into the SIP the SRCAA regulations shown in Table 1. We note
that Ecology and SRCAA submitted Regulation I, Section 8.11, Regulatory
Actions and Penalties to demonstrate adequate enforcement authority to
implement the program. Regulations describing agency enforcement
authority are not generally incorporated by reference into the SIP to
avoid potential conflict with the EPA's independent authorities.
Therefore, we are approving Section 8.11 as providing adequate
enforcement authority, but we are not incorporating this section by
reference into the SIP, codified in 40 CFR 52.2470(c). Similarly, SRCAA
Section 8.04 incorporates by reference the statewide Ecology solid fuel
burning device regulations contained in WAC 173-433. To the extent that
SRCAA's regulations reference WAC 173-433-130, 173-433-170, and 173-
433-200 which contain nuisance, fee, and enforcement provisions,
Washington did not submit these provisions for approval, consistent
with the EPA's May 9, 2014 final action on the statewide Ecology
regulations (79 FR 26628).

                        Table 1--Approved and Incorporated by Reference SRCAA Regulations
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                   Citation                                  State
     Agency       (section)             Title           effective date     Submitted           Explanation
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                         Regulation I--Article VIII--Solid Fuel Burning Device Standards
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SRCAA..........         8.01  Purpose.................        09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
SRCAA..........         8.02  Applicability...........        09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
SRCAA..........         8.03  Definitions.............        09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
SRCAA..........         8.04  Emission Performance            09/02/14        07/10/15  Except SRCAA's
                               Standards.                                                incorporation by
                                                                                reference of WAC 173-
                                                                                433-130, 173-433-170,
                                                                                and 173-433-200.
SRCAA..........         8.05  Opacity Standards.......        09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
SRCAA..........         8.06  Prohibited Fuel Types...        09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
SRCAA..........         8.07  Curtailment (Burn Ban)..        09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
SRCAA..........         8.08  Exemptions..............        09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
SRCAA..........         8.09  Procedure to                    09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
                               Geographically Limit
                               Solid Fuel Burning
                               Devices.
SRCAA..........         8.10  Restrictions on                 09/02/14        07/10/15  ........................
                               Installation and Sales
                               of Solid Fuel Burning
                               Devices.
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III. Incorporation by Reference

    In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, we are revising our
incorporation by reference in 40 CFR 52.2470(c)--Table 9 ``Additional
Regulations Approved for the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA)
Jurisdiction'' to reflect the regulations shown in Table 1. Also, for
the reasons stated above, the EPA is approving but not incorporating by
reference SRCAA Regulation I, Section 8.11, Regulatory Actions and
Penalties. We are therefore revising our incorporation by reference in
40 CFR 52.2470(c)--Table 9 ``Additional Regulations Approved for the
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) Jurisdiction'' to move this
entry to 40 CFR 52.2470(e)--Table 1 ``Approved but not Incorporated by
Reference Statutes and Regulations.'' The EPA has made, and will
continue to make, these documents generally available electronically
through www.regulations.gov and/or in hard copy at the appropriate EPA
office (see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble for more
information).

IV. Statutory and Executive Orders Review

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and
does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state
law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because this action does not involve technical standards; and
     Does not provide the EPA with the discretionary authority
to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or
environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible
methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because it will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal
governments or preempt tribal law. This SIP revision is not approved to
apply in Indian reservations in the State or any other area where the
EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. The EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by November 27, 2015. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. See section 307(b)(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: September 14, 2015.
Dennis J. McLerran,
Regional Administrator, Region 10.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 40 CFR part 52 is
amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart WW--Washington

0
2. In Sec.  52.2470:
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a. In paragraph (c), table 9 is amended by revising entries 8.01
through 8.10 and removing entry 8.11.
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b. In paragraph (e), table 1 is amended by adding a heading at the end
of the table entitled ``Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Regulations''
and entry 8.11.
    The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec.  52.2470  Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *

     TABLE 9--Additional Regulations Approved for the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) Jurisdiction
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       State citation            Title/subject      effective date    EPA approval date         Explanations
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                         Regulation I--Article VIII--Solid Fuel Burning Device Standards
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8.01.......................  Purpose..............        09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                                                                     Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
8.02.......................  Applicability........        09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                                                                     Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
8.03.......................  Definitions..........        09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                                                                     Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
8.04.......................  Emission Performance         09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       Except the
                              Standards.                             Federal Register       incorporation by
                                                                     citation].             reference of WAC 173-
                                                                                433-130, 173-433-
                                                                                170, and 173-433-
                                                                                200.
8.05.......................  Opacity Standards....        09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                                                                     Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
8.06.......................  Prohibited Fuel Types        09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                                                                     Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
8.07.......................  Curtailment (Burn            09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                              Ban).                                  Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
8.08.......................  Exemptions...........        09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                                                                     Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
8.09.......................  Procedure to                 09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                              Geographically Limit                   Federal Register
                              Solid Fuel Burning                     citation].
                              Devices.
8.10.......................  Restrictions on              09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                              Installation and                       Federal Register
                              Sales of Solid Fuel                    citation].
                              Burning Devices.
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                  Table 1--Approved But Not Incorporated by Reference Statutes and Regulations
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       State citation            Title/subject      effective date    EPA approval date         Explanations
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                                  Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Regulations
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8.11.......................  Regulatory Actions           09/02/14  09/28/15 [Insert       .....................
                              and Penalties.                         Federal Register
                                                                     citation].
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6520-6522]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0106; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-150-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of baggage bay fire
bottles that can be misassembled such that two squib electrical
connectors can be cross-connected. This proposed AD would require a
general visual inspection of certain baggage bay fire bottles for
correct connection and for the length of the wiring loom, modifying the
wiring loom to certain squib connectors, and corrective actions if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct excessive
wiring loom length and improper connection of the squib connecters,
which in conjunction with a fire in one of the baggage bays, could
result in the fire extinguishing agent being discharged into a wrong
compartment and consequent damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 26, 2012.

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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact BAE
SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED, Customer Information Department,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United
Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
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 Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-
1175; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0106;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-150-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 based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2011-0065, dated April 7, 2011 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    The baggage bay fire bottles of certain BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ
aeroplanes can be misassembled such that two squib electrical
connectors can be cross-connected. This has been caused by an error
in the baggage bay fire bottle Component Manufacturer Manual (CMM)
and by excessive wiring loom length.
    This condition, if not corrected and in conjunction with a fire
in one of the baggage bays, could result in the fire extinguishant
to be discharged into a wrong compartment and consequent potential
damage to the aircraft * * *.
    In addition to the CMM revision, to address this unsafe
condition, BAE Systems developed modifications to reroute the
baggage bay fire bottle wiring looms and prevent crossed electrical
connections.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
implementation of modifications HCM36250A and HCM36250B to affected
aeroplanes.

    Required actions include general visual inspections of certain
baggage bay fire bottles for correct connection and for the length of
the wiring loom, modifying the wiring loom to certain squib connectors,
and corrective action if necessary. Corrective actions include
reconnecting the squibs connectors and modifying the loom to proper
length. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the
AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited has issued Modification Service
Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7, 2011. The
actions described in this service information are intended to correct
the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information

    This proposed AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: The actions specified in paragraph (10) (test and close-up)
of EASA AD 2011-0065, dated April 7, 2011, are not included in this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 1 product of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
would take about 6 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $170 per product. Where the
service information lists required parts costs that are covered under
warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these parts.
As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some
parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $680 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $170, for a cost of
$425 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 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.
    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 adding the following new AD:

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED: Docket No. FAA-2012-0106;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-150-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 26, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Model BAe
146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes, and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-
RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any category; all
serial numbers, on which modifications HCM30480A, HCM30480B,
HCM30480C, HCM30480D, HCM30480E, or HCM30480F are embodied.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26: Fire
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of baggage bay fire bottles that
can be misassembled such that two squib electrical connectors can be
cross-connected. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
excessive wiring loom length and improper connection of the squib
connecters, which in conjunction with a fire in one of the baggage
bays, could result in the fire extinguishing agent being discharged
into a wrong compartment and consequent damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Inspection/Modification

    Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), (g)(4),
(g)(5), and (g)(6) of this AD.
    (1) Do a general visual inspection of baggage bay fire bottle
WB8 having part number (P/N) 473997-1 for correct connection of the
squib connectors identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii)
of this AD, in accordance with paragraph 2.C.(3) of the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Modification Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated
January 7, 2011. If any items are found improperly connected, before
further flight, reconnect the squib connectors properly, in
accordance with paragraph 2.C.(3) of the Accomplishment Instructions
of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification Service Bulletin
SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7, 2011.
    (i) Squib connector WB8P1 (S1446-004A) and cartridge P/N 446307.
    (ii) Squib connector WB8P2 (S1446-004D) and squib P/N 446290.
    (2) Do a general visual inspection of the length of the wiring
loom at the squib connector WB8P2 for excessive length that could
cause the connector to become cross-connected with squib connector
WB8P1, in accordance with paragraph 2.C.(4) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification
Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7,
2011. If excessive length is found, before further flight, modify
the loom, in accordance with paragraph 2.C.(4) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification
Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7,
2011.
    (3) Do a general visual inspection of baggage bay fire bottle
WB7 having P/N 473996-1 for correct connection of squib connectors
identified in paragraphs (g)(3)(i) and (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, in
accordance with paragraph 2.C.(5) of the Accomplishment Instructions
of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification Service Bulletin
SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7, 2011. If any items
are found improperly connected, before further flight, reconnect the
squib connectors

properly, in accordance with paragraph 2.C.(5) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification
Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7,
2011.
    (i) Squib connector WB7P1 (S1446-004A) and cartridge P/N 446307.
    (ii) Squib connector WB7P2 (S1446-004D) and squib P/N 446290.
    (4) Modify the wiring loom to squib connector WB7P2, in
accordance with paragraphs 2.C.(6)(a) and 2.C.(6)(c) of the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Modification Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated
January 7, 2011.
    (5) Modify the wiring loom to squib connector WB7P1, in
accordance with paragraph 2.C.(6)(b) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification
Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7,
2011.
    (6) Install modification HCM36250B, in accordance with paragraph
2.C.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS
(OPERATIONS) LIMITED Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision
4, dated January 7, 2011.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for test and close-up
procedures can be found in paragraphs 2.D. and 2.E. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Modification Service Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 4, dated
January 7, 2011.

(h) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

    Installing modification HCM36250A in accordance with the service
information specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), or
(h)(4) of this AD before the effective date of this AD is acceptable
for compliance with the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), (g)(3), (g)(4), and (g)(5) of this AD.
    (1) BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification Service
Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A, dated September 4, 2009.
    (2) BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification Service
Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A, Revision 1, dated September 11, 2009.
    (3) BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification Service
Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 2, dated October 14, 2010.
    (4) BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification Service
Bulletin SB.26-077-36250A.B, Revision 3, dated November 23, 2010.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it
to Attn: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax (425)
227-1149. 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) 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.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2011-0065, dated April 7, 2011; and BAE SYSTEMS
(OPERATIONS) LIMITED Modification Service Bulletin SB.26-077-
36250A.B, Revision 4, dated January 7, 2011; for related
information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 26, 2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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