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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8137; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-104-AD;
Amendment 39-18561; AD 2016-12-12]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-05-18 R1
for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400,
500, 600, and 700 airplanes. AD 2008-05-18 R1 required revising the
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank
systems. This new AD requires a new maintenance or inspection program
revision to incorporate the revised Airworthiness Limitation Items
(ALIs) and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs).
This new AD also adds certain airplanes to the applicability. This AD
was prompted by the issuance of revised service information to update
the Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs that address fuel tank system ignition
sources. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 22, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 22,
2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 23,
2009 (74 FR 57402, November 6, 2009).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax
+31 (0)88-6280-111; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket Number FAA-2015-8137.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8137; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2008-05-18 R1, Amendment 39-16083 (74 FR 57402,
November 6, 2009) (``AD 2008-05-18 R1''). AD 2008-05-18 R1 applied to
certain Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 4,
2016 (81 FR 38) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by the issuance
of revised service information to update the Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs that
address fuel tank system ignition sources. The NPRM proposed to retain
the requirements of AD 2008-05-18 R1, and require a new maintenance or
inspection program revision to incorporate the revised ALIs and CDCCLs.
The NPRM also proposed to add certain airplanes to the applicability.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources
inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0029, dated February 24, 2015 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Model F.27 Mark
050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    * * * [T]he FAA published Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published
Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The review conducted by Fokker
Services on the Fokker F27 design in response to these regulations
identified a number of Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) items to
prevent the development of unsafe conditions within the fuel system.
    To introduce these Fuel ALI and CDCCL items, Fokker Services
published Service Bulletin (SB) F27/28-070. Consequently, EASA
issued AD 2006-0207, requiring the implementation of these Fuel ALI
and CDCCL items. That [EASA] AD was later revised to make reference
to SBF27-28-070R1 and to specify that the use of later SB revisions
was acceptable.
    In 2014, Fokker Services issued Revision 2 of SBF27-28-070 to
update the Fuel ALI and CDCCL items and to consolidate Fuel ALI and
CDCCL items contained in a number of other SBs. Consequently, EASA
issued AD 2014-0105, superseding AD 2006-0207R1 and requiring the
implementation of the updated Fuel ALI and CDCCL items.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Fokker Services issued Revision
3 of SBF27-28-070, primarily to introduce 2 additional CDCCL items.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0105, which is superseded, and requires
implementation of the updated Fuel ALI and CDCCL items.
    More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services
All Operators Message AOF27.043#05.

    The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside
fuel tanks. Such ignition sources, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket
No. FAA-2015-8137.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or

on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070,
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. The service information describes
tasks for revising the maintenance or inspection program to update the
fuel ALIs and CDCCLs that address fuel tank system ignition sources.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 16 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2008-05-18 R1 take about 1
work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions required by AD 2008-05-18 R1 is $85 per
product.
    We also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $1,360, or $85 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2008-05-18 R1, Amendment 39-16083 (74 FR 57402, November 6, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:

2016-12-12 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18561. Docket No. FAA-
2015-8137; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-104-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 22, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2008-05-18 R1, Amendment 39-16083 (74 FR
57402, November 6, 2009) (``AD 2008-05-18 R1'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050,
200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes; certificated in any
category; all serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the issuance of revised service
information to update the Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs)
and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) that
address fuel tank system ignition sources. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which,
in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness To Incorporate Limits
(Inspections, Thresholds, and Intervals), With Revised Table Reference

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f)(1)
of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with revised table reference. For Model F.27
Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes, serial numbers
10102 through 10692 inclusive: Within 3 months after April 16, 2008
(the effective date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR
13071, March 12, 2008)), revise the ALS of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the limits (inspections,
thresholds, and intervals) specified in Fokker 50/60 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2,
dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070,
Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable. For all tasks
identified in Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI)
and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report
SE-671, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; the initial
compliance times are as specified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD, as applicable. The repetitive inspections must be
accomplished thereafter at the intervals specified in Fokker 50/60
Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2,
dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070,
Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable, except as provided
by paragraphs (i) and (n)(1) of this AD.

  Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Compliance Times for ALS
                                Revision
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               For--                           The later of--
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Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes:      102 months after April 16, 2008 (the
 Task 280000-01.                     effective date of AD 2008-05-18,
                                     Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071,
                                     March 12, 2008)); or 102 months
                                     after the date of issuance of the
                                     original Dutch standard
                                     airworthiness certificate or the
                                     date of issuance of the original
                                     Dutch export certificate of
                                     airworthiness.
Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes:      30 months after April 16, 2008 (the
 Task 280000-02.                     effective date of AD 2008-05-18,
                                     Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071,
                                     March 12, 2008)); or 30 months
                                     after the date of issuance of the
                                     original Dutch standard
                                     airworthiness certificate or the
                                     date of issuance of the original
                                     Dutch export certificate of
                                     airworthiness.
Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400,      78 months after April 16, 2008 (the
 500, 600, and 700 airplanes: Task   effective date of AD 2008-05-18,
 280000-01.                          Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071,
                                     March 12, 2008)); or 78 months
                                     after the date of issuance of the
                                     original Dutch standard
                                     airworthiness certificate or the
                                     date of issuance of the original
                                     Dutch export certificate of
                                     airworthiness.
Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400,      18 months after April 16, 2008 (the
 500, 600, and 700 airplanes: Task   effective date of AD 2008-05-18,
 280000-02.                          Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071,
                                     March 12, 2008)); or 18 months
                                     after the date of issuance of the
                                     original Dutch standard
                                     airworthiness certificate or the
                                     date of issuance of the original
                                     Dutch export certificate of
                                     airworthiness.
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(h) Retained Revision of the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness To Incorporate CDCCLs, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f)(2)
of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with no changes. For Model F.27 Mark 050, 200,
300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes, serial numbers 10102 through
10692 inclusive: Within 3 months after April 16, 2008 (the effective
date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12,
2008)), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate the CDCCLs as defined in Fokker 50/60
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations Items (ALI) and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2,
dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070,
Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable.

(i) Retained Exceptional Short-Term Extensions Provision, With No
Changes

    This paragraph restates the exceptional short-term extensions
provision specified in paragraph (f)(3) of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with no
changes. Where Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items
(ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)
Report SE-671, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as
applicable; allow for exceptional short-term extensions, an
exception is acceptable to the FAA if it is approved by the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.

(j) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs, With New
Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirement specified in paragraph
(f)(4) of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with a new exception. Except as required
by paragraph (l) of this AD, after accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no alternative
inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used, unless the
inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.

(k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (f)(5)
of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with no changes. Actions done before April 16,
2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR
13071, March 12, 2008)), in accordance with Fokker 50/60 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 1,
dated January 31, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27/28-070,
dated June 30, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of this AD.

(l) New Requirements of This AD: Revise the Maintenance or Inspection
Program

    For Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes:
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating
the Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs identified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3,
dated December 11, 2014. Accomplishing the actions required by this
paragraph ends the requirements specified in paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD for that airplane. The initial compliance time for the
Fuel ALIs identified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070,
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014, is at the initial compliance
time specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3,
dated December 11, 2014, or within 3 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later.

(m) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations (CDCCLs)

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (l) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or
CDCCLs may be used; unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.

(n) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0029, dated February 24,
2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-8137.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.

(p) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 22, 2016.
    (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3, dated
December 11, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 16, 2011 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011).
    (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated
January 8, 2008.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31
(0)88-6280-111; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
    (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 31, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings No. 2

November 8, 2010.
    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1159-001.
    Applicants: ANR Storage Company.
    Description: ANR Storage Company submits tariff section 6.11.11-
GT&C North American Energy Standards Board, v.3.0 etc., to be effective
11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 11/05/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101105-5068.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1037-001.
    Applicants: Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc.
    Description: Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc. Filing Addressing
Compliance Obligations in Docket Nos. RP10-963, et al.
    Filed Date: 11/02/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101102-5196.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 15, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1174-001.
    Applicants: Fayetteville Express Pipeline LLC.
    Description: Fayetteville Express Pipeline LLC submits tariff
filing per 154.203: NAESB Compliance Filing to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 11/02/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101102-5170.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 15, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1313-001.
    Applicants: National Grid LNG, LP.
    Description: National Grid LNG, LP submits tariff filing per
154.203: Compliance Filing to Upload Approved Changes From Aug. 31 and
Sept. 16 Filings to be effective 11/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 11/02/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101102-5197.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 15, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-963-002.
    Applicants: Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc.
    Description: Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc. Filing Addressing
Compliance Obligations.
    Filed Date: 11/02/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101102-5196.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 15, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-39-001.
    Applicants: Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC.
    Description: Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC submits
tariff filing per 154.205(b): Amendment to RP11-39 Negotiated Rate 11-
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    Filed Date: 11/02/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101102-5169.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 15, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1341-001.
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filing per 154.203: Baseline Correction to be effective 9/24/2010 under
RP10-01341-001 Filing Type: 580.
    Filed Date: 11/08/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101108-5042.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: RP10-1341-001.
    Applicants: Dauphin Island Gathering Partners.
    Description: Dauphin Island Gathering Partners submits tariff
filing per 154.203: Baseline Correction to be effective 9/24/2010.
    Filed Date: 11/08/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101108-5042.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, 2010.

    Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance
with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18
CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the
Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will
not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests
must be filed on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all
the parties to the proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu
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unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies
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``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2020-0018]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for
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AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
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ACTION: Notice and request for public comment on a request for approval
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approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new
collection of information. Before a Federal agency can collect certain
information from the public, it must receive approval from the OMB.
Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public
comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions
and reinstatements of previously approved

collections. This document describes an Information Collection Request
(ICR) for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 15, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket Number NHTSA-
2020-0018 through any of the following methods:
     Electronic Submissions: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility. M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Docket Management, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except on Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there
to help you, please call<PHONE_NUMBER> before coming.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket number for this proposed collection of information. Note that
all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Please see the Privacy heading below.
     Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form
of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the
individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted
on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register,
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit http://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.
     Docket: For access to the docket to read background
documents or comments received, go to http://ww.regulations.gov or the
street address listed above. To be sure someone is there to help you,
please call<PHONE_NUMBER> before coming. Follow the online
instructions for accessing the dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or access
to background documents, contact Kristin Rosenthal, Highway Safety
Specialist, Safety Countermeasures Division, Office of Research and
Program Development, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, W44-213, Washington, DC 20590. Ms.
Rosenthal's phone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and her email address is
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must publish a document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulations (at 5 CFR
1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following: (i)
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) 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) how to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (iv) how to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including the
use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. In
compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public comment on
the following proposed collection of information for which the agency
is seeking approval from OMB:
    Title: Reducing the Illegal Passing of School Buses.
    OMB Control Number: New.
    Form Number: 1559.
    Type of Information Collection Request: Request for approval of a
new information collection.
    Type of Review Requested: Regular.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of
approval.
    Summary of the Collection of Information: The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established by the Highway
Safety Act of 1970 to reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses due
to road traffic crashes on the Nation's highways. Even though every
State has a law requiring drivers to stop for a stopped school bus
displaying flashing red lights, illegal passing of stopped school buses
is a frequent occurrence all across the country. Title 23 of the United
States Code, Chapter 4, Section 403, gives the Secretary authorization
to use funds appropriated to conduct research and development
activities, including demonstration projects and the collection and
analysis of highway and motor vehicle safety data and related
information needed to carry out this section. NHTSA seeks to assess the
knowledge of drivers nationwide about the laws governing passing a
school bus (under the specific State laws where the driver lives) as a
function of varying roadway configurations, flashing yellow and red
light deployment on the school bus, and activation of the stop arm on
the bus. To make this assessment, NHTSA intends to conduct research
that will consist of two methods of survey collection data from drivers
of motor vehicles. First (Study 1), NHTSA will conduct a national
survey, involving respondents who volunteer to participate through
AmeriSpeak,\1\ which will take place in the respondent's home or
wherever the respondent chooses to operate a computer, laptop, tablet,
or other mobile device they provide for screening and data collection.
Second (Study 2), NHTSA will conduct community surveys that occur in
two communities and will involve surveys before and after
implementation of a program designed to increase driver awareness of
laws governing passing a school bus. Screening and data collection for
the community surveys will take place on a computer or tablet provided
by the study at a public venue frequented by drivers across the
socioeconomic and demographic spectra, such as a mall or motor vehicle
department office. All collection of data will be anonymous. AmeriSpeak
provides data to clients with an anonymous record identification
number. The community survey does not collect any personal identifying
data from the participant.
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    \1\ AmeriSpeak, created by the National Opinion Research Center
(NORC) at the University of Chicago, is a probability-based panel
designed to be representative of the U.S. household population to
take part in surveys.
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    Study 1 will use an internet-hosted survey of a nationally
representative sample of drivers to determine their knowledge of and
attitudes towards laws regarding passing of stopped school buses, as
well as their opinions on the safest driver behaviors when encountering
a school bus on the roadway. Study 2 will be a field study in two
communities with differing levels of camera enforcement of school bus
passing laws to examine the effectiveness of an automated school bus
camera enforcement system combined with high-visibility police

enforcement and public education in reducing school bus passing
violations. Survey data collection in the test communities will examine
awareness of the enforcement and camera programs, driver knowledge of
and attitudes towards school bus passing laws, and self-reported
behavior when encountering a school bus on the roadway before and after
program implementation.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the
Information: NHTSA's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and
reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes, through education,
research, safety standards and enforcement activity. The agency
develops, promotes, and implements educational, enforcement,
engineering, and emergency response programs with the goal of ending
preventable tragedies and reducing economic costs associated with
vehicle use and highway travel. Since1991 NHTSA has supported efforts
to conduct national surveys focusing on different program areas to
enhance its resources in those areas. NHTSA also conducts local
community surveys which have a similar focus, but also allow the agency
to conduct field research and demonstration programs and evaluate
changes in community knowledge, attitudes, self-reported behavior, and
awareness of program efforts.
    One highway safety problem NHTSA has been following closely
involves school children struck by passing motorists while going to or
from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm
extended. Even though there have been some highly-publicized child
fatalities of this type and the annual national stop-arm violation
count by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil
Transportation Services (NASDPTS) continues to show a surprisingly high
incidence of these illegal passes, to date, no national survey has
assessed the levels of driver knowledge and understanding of the laws
regarding passing of school buses. The findings from this proposed
collection of information will assist NHTSA in designing, targeting,
and implementing programs intended to mitigate illegal passing of
school buses on the roadways and to provide data to States, localities,
and law enforcement agencies that will aid in their efforts to reduce
crashes and injuries due to illegal school bus passing.
    Affected Public (Respondents): Respondents for Study 1, the
national survey, will be drawn from the panelists in the AmeriSpeak
panel funded and operated by National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at
the University of Chicago. AmeriSpeak is a probability-based panel
designed to be representative of the U.S. household population.
Randomly selected U.S. households are sampled with a known, non-zero
probability of selection from the NORC National Sample Frame and then
contacted by U.S. mail, email, telephone, and field interviewers (face
to face) to recruit panelists. AmeriSpeak panelists participate in NORC
studies or studies conducted by NORC on behalf of governmental
agencies, academic researchers, and media and commercial organizations.
Participation in research is voluntary at the time that respondents are
asked to join the panel, at the time they are asked to participate in
any particular survey, and at the time they answer any given question
in a survey. Respondents from the AmeriSpeak panel will be compensated
for their time in accordance with their agreement with NORC.
    Study 2, the community surveys (before and after program
implementation in two communities), will consist of volunteer
respondents who are current motor vehicle drivers, aged 18 or older.
Volunteers will be recruited while they are at selected locations, such
as malls or motor vehicle offices where the desired respondent
population is likely to be found and will receive compensation in
return for volunteering.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: To obtain at least 3,000 fully
completed national surveys for Study 1, it is estimated that up to
3,400 AmeriSpeak panelists will have to be screened to obtain 3,100
qualified volunteers who take the national survey (100 of these
volunteers are estimated not to complete the entire survey).
    For the community surveys in Study 2, NHTSA estimates that 400
volunteers will have to be screened for each wave (400 for the before-
program implementation and 400 for the after-program implementation)
for each of the two communities. Therefore, a total of 1,600 volunteers
will have to be screened for the estimated yield of 300 completed
surveys for each wave for the two communities, or 1,200 fully completed
surveys.
    Frequency of Collection: Respondents will only respond to the
national survey request a single time during the study period. The
community survey will be conducted twice at the same locations in each
of the two selected communities over a period of approximately 10
months. Therefore, an extremely small possibility exists that an
individual might be invited to participate more than once for the
community survey.
    Estimated Time per Participant: Both the national and community
surveys will be administered via an internet-hosted survey on a tablet
or other small computer. The national and community surveys will have
the same core items related to knowledge of and attitudes towards
school bus passing laws. The community survey will have additional
items about awareness of countermeasure program activities and basic
respondent demographic information. Demographic information for the
panelists in the national survey is part of their AmeriSpeak profile.
The intent is for each participant to complete a survey only once.
However, no identifying information will be collected for the community
survey, so a slight possibility exists that an individual will
participate more than once. The estimated average time to complete the
survey per participant in either the national or community samples is
15 minutes. The screening involving (1) reading a recruitment
communication, such as an email or listening to a researcher describe
the study, and (2) determining an individual's eligibility (e.g., 18+
years old, current driver, lives in the community being studied) can
take up to three minutes for the community surveys and two minutes for
the national survey.
    Total Estimated Burden Hours: It is estimated that for the 3,400
AmeriSpeak panelists that will have to be screened, the estimated total
burden is 113 hours (3,400 x 2 min./60). For the 3,100 qualified
volunteers who take the national survey, the estimated total burden
hours is 775 hours (3,100 x 15 min./60), yielding at least 3,000 fully
completed surveys. Likewise, it is estimated that the total estimated
burden for the maximum of 1,600 potential participants to be screened
for the community survey (400 per wave x 2 communities x 2 waves) is 80
hours (1,600 x 3 min./60). The estimated total burden hours for the
1,200 fully completed surveys (300 per wave x 2 communities x 2 waves)
is 300 hours (1,200 x 15 min./60). The only cost to participants will
be time spent responding to the screening and the subsequent survey if
they volunteer. Participants who volunteer and begin the survey will
receive compensation for this time. Table 1 provides a summary of the
burden hours per survey.

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                                                                     Estimated
                                                     Number of      burden per       Number of     Total  burden
       Participant group            Form name      responses per     response      participants        hours
                                                    participant       (min.)
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National Survey...............  Screening.......               1               2           3,400             113
National Survey...............  Online Survey...               1              15           3,100             775
Community Survey..............  Screening.......               1               3           1,600              80
Community Survey..............  Online Survey...               1              15           1,200             300
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............           1,268
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    Estimated Annualized Burden Hours: 1,268 hours.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspects of
this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Department, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department's estimate
of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.

    Authority:  The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, as amended; 49 CFR 1.49; and DOT Order 1351.29.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan,
Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2020-15445 Filed 7-16-20; 8:45 am]
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