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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions
To Intervene, Protests and Comments

October 27, 2006.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 12740-000.
    c. Date filed: September 18, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Hydro Matrix Limited Partnership.
    e. Name of Project: Flannagan Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Pound River, in Dickenson County, Virginia. The
Flannagan Dam is owned and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. James B. Price, PhD, President, W.V.
Hydro, Inc. Partner, P.O. Box 5550, Aiken, SC 29804,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    i. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project
number (P-12740-000) on any comments, protests, or motions filed.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the
existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Flannagan Dam and would consist
of: (1) A proposed penstock; (2) a proposed powerhouse containing one
generating unit with an installed capacity of 5,000-kilowatts; (3) a
proposed transmission line; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The
proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of
approximately 17-gigawatts. The applicant plans to sell the generated
energy.
    l. Location of Application: A copy of the application is available
for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the

``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is

also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h
above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a
competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project
must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to
file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36).
Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to
file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days
after the specified comment date for the particular application. A
competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR
4.30(b) and 4.36.
    o. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the
particular application, either a competing development application or a
notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely
notice of intent to file a development

application allows an interested person to file the competing
application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for
the particular application. A competing license application must
conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36.
    p. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary
permit application or a development application (specify which type of
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s)
named in this public notice.
    q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, if
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
    r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically
via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and
the instructions on the Commission's Web site under ``e-filing'' link.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing.
    s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'',
``NOTICE OF INTENT'', or ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', as applicable, and
the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing
refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the
original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's
regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to
intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant
specified in the particular application.
    t. Agency Comments--Federal, State, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2010-0009]

The Standard on Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI);
Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of
Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

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SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to
extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the
information collection requirements specified in the Standard on
Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI).

DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by
July 25, 2023.

ADDRESSES:
    Electronically: You may submit comments and attachments
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting
comments.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are
listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index; however, some
information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to
read or download through the website. All submissions, including
copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the OSHA
Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY
(877) 889-5627) for assistance in locating docket submissions.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and OSHA
docket number (Docket No. OSHA-2010-0009) for the Information
Collection Request (ICR). OSHA will place all comments, including any
personal information, in the public docket, which may be made available
online. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting
personal information such as social security numbers and birthdates.
    For further information on submitting comments, see the ``Public
Participation'' heading in the section of this notice titled
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seleda Perryman or Theda Kenney,
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of
Labor;telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Department of Labor, as part of the continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a
preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an
opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information
collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that
information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs)
is minimal, the collection instruments are clearly understood, and
OSHA's estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et
seq.) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or
appropriate for enforcement of the OSH Act or for developing
information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational
injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also
requires that OSHA obtain such information with minimum burden upon
employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce
to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of effort in
obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657).
    The following sections describe who uses the information collected
under each requirement, as well as how they use it. Paragraph
1910.217(h) regulates the use of presence sensing devices (``PSDs'')
used to initiate the operation of mechanical power presses; a PSD
(e.g., a photoelectric field or curtain) automatically stops the stroke
of a mechanical power press when the device detects an operator
entering a danger zone near the press. A mechanical power press using
presence sensing device initiation (PSDI) automatically starts
(initiates) the stroke when the device detects no operator within the
danger zone near the press. The certification/validation of safety
systems for PSDI shall consider the press, controls, safeguards,
operator, and environment as an integrated system which shall comply
with 29 CFR 1910.217(a) through (h). Accordingly, the Standard protects
employees from serious crush injuries, amputations, and death.

II. Special Issues for Comment

    OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues:
     Whether the proposed information collection requirements
are necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions to
protect workers, including whether the information is useful;
     The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and
costs) of the information collection requirements, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     The quality, utility, and clarity of the information
collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply;
for example, by using automated or other technological information
collection, and transmission techniques.

III. Proposed Actions

    OSHA is requesting that OMB extend the approval of the information
collection requirements contained in the Standard on Presence Sensing
Device Initiation (PSDI) (29 CFR 1910.217(h)). The agency is requesting
to retain its previous burden hour estimate of one (1) hour. There are
no program changes or adjustments associated with the information
collection requirement in the Standard. Additional requirements for DOL
has estimated 10 responses in order to have the ICR comport to
regulation 5 CFR 1320.3(c)(4)(i), which deems any rule of general
applicability to involve at least 10 respondents. OSHA will summarize
the comments submitted in response to this notice and will include this
summary in the request to OMB to extend the approval of the information
collection requirements.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: The Standard on Presence Sensing Device Initiation.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0143.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Number of Responses: 10.
    Frequency of Responses: On occasion.
    Average Time per Response: 6 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1.
    Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $0.

IV. Public Participation--Submission of Comments on This Notice and
Internet Access to Comments and Submissions

    You may submit comments in response to this document as follows:
(1) electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax); if your comments, including
attachments, are not longer than 10 pages you may fax them to the OSHA
Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER> or (3) by hard copy. All comments,
attachments, and other material must identify the agency name and the
OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA-2010-0009). You may
supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files
electronically.Comments and submissions are posted without change at
http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about
submitting personal information

such as social security numbers and dates of birth. Although all
submissions are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index, some
information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to
read or download from this website. All submissions, including
copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the
OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the http://www.regulations.gov
website to submit comments and access the docket is available at the
website's ``User Tips'' link.
    Contact the OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER>, (TTY (877) 889-
5627) for information about materials not available from the website,
and for assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions.

V. Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this
notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020
(85 FR 58393).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on May 19, 2023.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1951-169]

Georgia Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of
License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

March 23, 2010.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands and waters.
    b. Project No: 1951-169.
    c. Date Filed: February 22, 2010.
    d. Applicant: Georgia Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Sinclair Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The proposed facilities would be located on Lake
Sinclair, along Crooked Creek Drive, in Putnam County, Georgia.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Herbie N. Johnson, Oconee-Sinclair Lake
Resources Manager, Georgia Power Company, 125 Wallace Dam Road, NE.,
Eatonton, Georgia, 31024;<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions regarding this notice should be
directed to Isis Johnson, Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, and e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest:
April 23, 2010.
    Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests may be filed
electronically via the Internet. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and
the instructions on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov
under the ``e-Filing'' link. If unable to be filed electronically,
documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight
copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more
information on how to submit these types of filings, please so to the
Commission's Web site located at http://www.ferc.gov.filing-
comments.asp.
    Please include the project number (P-1951-169) on any comments or
motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy
of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    k. Description of Request: Georgia Power Company requests
Commission authorization to permit Classic City Marinas, LLC., to
construct and install new facilities associated with the Crooked Creek
Marina. The new facilities include two 10-slip community docks; a
concrete ramp and boat lift pier, with 2 associated launching docks; 2
concrete boat ramps, with a single launching dock; and an additional
326 linear feet of wooden seawall. The proposal also includes removal
of an existing trailer, wooden deck, and a 42-foot-long section of the
existing wooden sea wall; and dredging of 212 cubic yards of sediment.
The amount of concrete and asphalt paving in the project boundary would
increase, however, a bio-retention area would be established, fish
habitat structures would be installed, and native vegetation would be
planted in disturbed areas.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title
``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable,
and the Project Number of the particular application to which the
filing refers.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, State, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[FEMA-1742-DR]

Missouri; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1742-DR), dated February 5, 2008, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: May 7, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Michael L.
Karl, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer
for this declared disaster.
    This action terminates my appointment of Michael L. Parker as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidential Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidential Declared
Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and
Households; 97.050, Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance to
Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--
Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039,
Hazard Mitigation Grant.)

R. David Paulison,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0710; Project Identifier 2019-CE-037-AD; Amendment
39-21457; AD 2021-05-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Air Tractor, Inc., (Air Tractor) Models AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302,
AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B,
AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503, AT-503A, AT-504, AT-602, AT-
802, and AT-802A airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
in the flap torque tube actuator attachment brackets that may cause the
flap actuator to detach from the flap torque tube. This AD requires
repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the flap actuator
attachment bracket welds for cracks and replacement if cracks are
identified. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 29, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 29,
2021.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Air Tractor, P.O. Box 485, Olney, TX 76374: phone: (940) 564-
5616: email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>website: https://airtractor.com/. You
may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
816-329-4148. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0710.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0710; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any
comments received, and

other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth A. Cook, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, AIR-7F0, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Fort Worth, TX 76177; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Air Tractor Models
AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-
401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-
503, AT-503A, AT-504, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2020 (85 FR 45347). The
NPRM was prompted by multiple reports of cracks in the brackets
attaching the flap actuator motor to the flap torque tube on several
models of Air Tractor airplanes.
    One of the reports was on a Model AT-802A airplane where the
brackets separated from the torque tube at the welds. The flaps
suddenly retracted while maneuvering, and the pilot temporarily lost
control of the airplane. The pilot was able to regain control of the
airplane before it impacted the ground. Since then, there have been 13
reported airplanes with cracks in the flap torque tube attachment
brackets.
    The design of the flap actuator motor brackets on the Model AT-802A
airplane is the same as on Models AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-
400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-
501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-503, AT-503A, AT-504, AT-602, and AT-802
airplanes.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitive dye penetrant
and visual inspections with replacement of the flap torque tube if
cracks are found. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments

    The FAA received comments from two commenters. The commenters were
Air Tractor and Field Air Sales and Maintenance Pty Ltd (Field Air).
The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to each comment.

Requests Regarding the Compliance Times

    Air Tractor requested the FAA clarify whether the hours time-in-
service (TIS) compliance times are based on aircraft time or flap
torque tube component time. The commenter requested that the AD require
compliance based on the hours TIS of the flap torque tube component to
account for new torque tubes installed on an existing aircraft.
    The FAA disagrees with this comment. The hours TIS compliance
required by this AD refers to the hours TIS the airplane operates after
the effective date of the AD and after each inspection. Air Tractor has
not provided data analysis to identify the root cause of the failures
of the torque tubes or to indicate whether the failures are related to
the hours TIS of the torque tubes.
    Air Tractor and Field Air requested the FAA remove the proposed
requirement to perform a dye penetrant inspection within 300 hours TIS
after the effective date of the AD. Air Tractor said the proposed
requirement does not provide consideration for flap torque tubes that
have accumulated less than 900 hours and requested the FAA instead
require visual inspections every 300 hours until the flap torque tube
accumulates 900 hours TIS. Field Air requested the FAA provide its
justification for requiring a dye penetrant inspection within 300 hours
TIS.
    The FAA disagrees with this comment. The FAA has received no data
to indicate that torque tubes with less than 900 hours TIS are
unaffected by the unsafe condition. The initial dye penetrant
inspection should reveal cracking that might be present on affected
airplanes and ensure those cracks are addressed before the repetitive
visual and dye penetrant inspections start.
    Field Air requested the FAA explain why the proposed AD does not
allow the +/- 15 percent tolerance for the visual inspections as
specified in Air Tractor Service Letter #347, Revision A, dated
December 9, 2019 (SL #347A).
    The FAA acknowledges this comment and has changed the compliance
time for the visual inspections from 300 hours TIS to 345 hours TIS.

Request To Allow Replacement Parts With More Than Zero Hours TIS

    Air Tractor and Field Air disagreed with the proposal to replace a
cracked torque tube with a new (zero hours time-in-service) torque
tube. Field Air requested the FAA explain its justification for this
proposal. Air Tractor stated there is no safety reason to require
replacement with a zero-time flap torque tube instead of a flap torque
tube that has passed the inspection. Air Tractor noted that allowing
replacement with an airworthy flap torque tube would minimize aircraft
down time.
    The FAA agrees with this comment and has changed the AD to allow
the replacement with a used (more than zero hours TIS) torque tube
provided the dye penetrant inspection was completed and the part passed
the inspection.

Request Regarding Reporting Requirement

    Air Tractor requested the FAA add a statement to the AD that the
agency recommends that cracks be reported to the FAA or to Air Tractor
for tracking. Air Tractor stated the language used in the proposed AD
suggests that reporting is no longer recommended. Field Air requested
the FAA explain its justification for not having a requirement in the
AD to report to Air Tractor any cracked welds identified during the
inspections.
    The FAA acknowledges this comment. This AD is not an interim
action. Mandating a report of the results of the inspection is not
necessary to correct the unsafe condition. However, the FAA agrees that
voluntarily reporting to Air Tractor when cracks are found could aid
safety analysis of the fleet.

Request To Expand Service Letter References

    Air Tractor requested that the requirement in the AD to perform a
dye penetrant inspection include step 4B(1) from SL #347A, which
specifies gaining access to the flap actuator area by removing skin
panels and conducting a visual inspection of the flap control system.
    The FAA disagrees with adding step 4B(1) since this step is not
required to address the unsafe condition.
    Air Tractor also requested the AD require step 4B(11) from SL
#347A, which specifies recording in the aircraft records the results of
the dye penetrant inspection and what type of dye penetrant was used.
Air Tractor referenced the recommendations in FAA Special Airworthiness
Bulletin CE-18-26, Liquid Penetrant Inspection: Using Visible Dye
Penetrant, dated September 4, 2018, and noted that the type of dye
penetrant is important information for future inspections.
    The FAA disagrees that a change to the AD is necessary. Persons
performing maintenance are required by 14 CFR part 43 to make an entry
in the airplane maintenance records describing the

work performed. That description should identify the same information
specified in step 4B(11).
    The FAA did not change this AD based on this comment.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and
any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on
any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Air Tractor, Inc. Service Letter #347, Revision A,
dated December 9, 2019. The service letter specifies procedures for
repetitive visual inspections and dye penetrant inspections of the flap
torque tube brackets for cracks and instructs operators to replace the
torque tube as necessary. This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties have access to it through
their normal course of business or by the means identified in
ADDRESSES.

Differences Between the AD and the Service Information

    Air Tractor SL #347, Rev A specifies performing the dye penetrant
inspection within 900 hours TIS, and this AD requires the initial dye
penetrant inspection within 300 hours TIS. Air Tractor SL #347, Rev A
specifies replacing a cracked torque tube, while this AD requires
replacing a cracked torque tube with a torque tube that has zero hours
TIS. Air Tractor SL #347, Rev A specifies reporting any cracked welds
identified during the inspections.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,662 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                   Labor cost          Parts cost       Cost per product        operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dye penetrant inspection........  4 work-hours x $85  Not applicable....  $340 per            $565,080 per
                                   per hour = $340                         inspection cycle.   inspection cycle
                                   per inspection
                                   cycle.
Visual inspection...............  .5 work-hour x $85  Not applicable....  $42.50............  $70,635 per
                                   per hour = $42.50                                           inspection cycle
                                   per inspection
                                   cycle.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that will be required based on the results of the
inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of airplanes
that might need this replacement.

                                 On-Condition Costs for Model AT-802 and AT-802A
                                            [Potential 485 Airplanes]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replacement of torque tube...................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour =            $1,292           $1,547
                                                $255.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                       On-Condition Costs for Model AT-602
                                            [Potential 236 Airplanes]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replacement of torque tube...................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour =            $1,140           $1,395
                                                $255.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

           On-Condition Costs for Models AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503, AT-503A, and AT-504
                                            [Potential 512 Airplanes]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replacement of torque tube...................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour =              $955           $1,210
                                                $255.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

On-Condition Costs for Models AT-250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402,
                                              AT-402A, and AT-402B
                                            [Potential 429 Airplanes]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replacement of torque tube...................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour =              $927           $1,182
                                                $255.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2021-05-14 Air Tractor, Inc.: Amendment 39-21457; Docket No. FAA-
2020-0710; Project Identifier 2019-CE-037-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 29, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Air Tractor, Inc., (Air Tractor), Models AT-
250, AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-
401B, AT402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-
503, AT-503A, AT-504, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) of America Code: 2750, TE
flap control system

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports from Air Tractor that the flap
actuator attachment brackets can crack and detach from the torque
tube. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the
flap actuator attachment brackets. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could lead to the brackets detaching from the torque
tube, which could result in an uncommanded retraction of the flaps
with consequent loss of airplane control.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Actions

    (1) Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 900 hours
TIS, perform a dye penetrant inspection of each flap torque tube
actuator attachment bracket for cracks in accordance with steps
4B(2) through (7) of Air Tractor, Inc., Service Letter #347,
Revision A, dated December 9, 2019 (Air Tractor SL #347, Rev A).
    (i) If there is a crack, before further flight, replace the flap
torque tube with a flap torque tube that has zero hours TIS or a
part that has been inspected in accordance with paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD and passed the inspection.
    (ii) If there are no cracks, before further flight, complete the
actions in steps 4B(9) and (10) of Air Tractor SL #347, Rev A.
    (2) Within 345 hours TIS after the inspection required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 345 hours TIS, visually inspect each flap torque tube
actuator attachment bracket for cracks in accordance with steps
4A(1) through (3) of Air Tractor SL #347, Rev A. If there is a
crack, before further flight, replace the flap torque tube with a
flap torque tube that has zero hours TIS or with a flap torque tube
that has been inspected in accordance with paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD and passed the inspection.
    (3) Replacing a flap torque tube does not terminate any of the
inspections required by this AD.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, AIR-7F0, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the Manager of the
Fort Worth ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in Related Information.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of your local Flight Standards District Office.

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth A. Cook,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, AIR-7F0, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
 (j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Air Tractor, Inc., Service Letter #347, Revision A, dated
December 9, 2019.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For Air Tractor, Inc., service information identified in
this AD, contact Air Tractor, Inc., P.O. Box 485, Olney, TX 76374:
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>: email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>website: https://airtractor.com/.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust St, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on February 24, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-06142 Filed 3-24-21; 8:45 am]
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