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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP22-25-000]

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LLC; Notice of Application To
Amend and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline

    Take notice that on December 3, 2021, Venture Global Calcasieu
Pass, LLC (Calcasieu Pass), 1001 19th Street North, Suite 1500,
Arlington, VA 22209, filed in the above referenced docket, an
application pursuant to section 3 of the natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part
153, Subpart B, of the Commission's regulations for an amendment to the
authorizations granted by the Commission on February 21, 2019 in Docket
No. CP15-550-000. Those actions authorized Calcasieu Pass to site,
construct, and operate a new liquified natural gas (LNG) export
terminal and associated facilities (Export Terminal) along the
Calcasieu Ship Channel in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. In this amendment
Calcasieu Pass proposes to increase the Export Terminal's peak
achievable liquefaction capacity from 12.0 million metric tons per
annum (MTPA) to 12.4 MTPA of LNG under optimal operating conditions.
Calcasieu Pass states that the requested increase in peak liquefaction
capacity reflects refinements in the conditions and assumptions
concerning the maximum potential operations and does not involve
construction of any new facilities nor any modification of the
previously authorized facilities, all as more fully set forth in the
application which is on file with the Commission and open to public
inspection.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at
[email protected] or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this filing should be directed to Calcasieu
Pass' outside counsel, Patrick Nevins of Latham & Watkins, LLP, 555
Eleventh Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004, telephone: (202)
637-3363.
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure,\1\ within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will
either: complete its environmental review and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or

issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of
Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among
other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's
issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or
environmental assessment (EA) for this proposal. The filing of an EA in
the Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify
federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all
necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal
authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission
staff's FEIS or EA.
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    \1\ 18 CFR 157.9.
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Public Participation

    There are three ways to become involved in the Commission's review
of this project: you can file a protest to the project, you can file a
motion to intervene in the proceeding, and you can file comments on the
project. There is no fee or cost for filing protests, motions to
intervene, or comments. The deadline for filing protests, motions to
intervene, and comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 5, 2022.
How to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments is explained
below.

Protests

    Pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's regulations under
the NGA,\2\ any person \3\ or the Commission's staff may file a protest
to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed or if a
protest is filed and then withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed
time for filing a protest, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be
authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a
protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time
allowed for filing a protest, the instant request for authorization
will be considered by the Commission.
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    \2\ 18 CFR 157.205.
    \3\ Persons include individuals, organizations, businesses,
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    Protests must comply with the requirements specified in section
157.205(e) of the Commission's regulations,\4\ and must be submitted by
the protest deadline, which is January 5, 2022. A protest may also
serve as a motion to intervene so long as the protestor states it also
seeks to be an intervenor.
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Interventions

    Any person has the option to file a motion to intervene in this
proceeding. Only intervenors have the right to request rehearing of
Commission orders issued in this proceeding and to subsequently
challenge the Commission's orders in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.
    To intervene, you must submit a motion to intervene to the
Commission in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure \5\ and the regulations under the NGA \6\ by the
intervention deadline for the project, which is January 5, 2022. As
described further in Rule 214, your motion to intervene must state, to
the extent known, your position regarding the proceeding, as well as
your interest in the proceeding. For an individual, this could include
your status as a landowner, ratepayer, resident of an impacted
community, or recreationist. You do not need to have property directly
impacted by the project in order to intervene. For more information
about motions to intervene, refer to the FERC website at https://www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp.
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    \5\ 18 CFR 385.214.
    \6\ 18 CFR 157.10.
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    All timely, unopposed \7\ motions to intervene are automatically
granted by operation of Rule 214(c)(1).\8\ Motions to intervene that
are filed after the intervention deadline are untimely and may be
denied. Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for
being late and must explain why the time limitation should be waived
and provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule
214(d) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.\9\ A person obtaining
party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the
Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies (paper or
electronic) of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other
parties.
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    \7\ The applicant has 15 days from the submittal of a motion to
intervene to file a written objection to the intervention.
    \8\ 18 CFR 385.214(c)(1).
    \9\ 18 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d).
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Comments

    Any person wishing to comment on the project may do so. The
Commission considers all comments received about the project in
determining the appropriate action to be taken. To ensure that your
comments are timely and properly recorded, please submit your comments
on or before January 5, 2022. The filing of a comment alone will not
serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. To become a party,
you must intervene in the proceeding.

How To File Protests, Interventions, and Comments

    There are two ways to submit protests, motions to intervene, and
comments. In both instances, please reference the Project docket number
CP22-25-000 in your submission.
    (1) You may file your protest, motion to intervene, and comments by
using the Commission's eFiling feature, which is located on the
Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and
Filings. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on
``eRegister.'' You will be asked to select the type of filing you are
making; first select General'' and then select ``Protest'',
``Intervention'', or ``Comment on a Filing''.
    The Commission's eFiling staff are available to assist you at (202)
502-8258 or [email protected]
    (2) You can file a paper copy of your submission. Your submission
must reference the Project docket number CP22-25-000.
    To mail via USPS, use the following address: Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
    To mail via any other courier, use the following address: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Protests and motions to intervene must be served on the applicant
either by mail at: Patrick Nevins of Latham & Watkins, LLP, 555
Eleventh Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004 or email (with a
link to the document) at: [email protected]. Any subsequent
submissions by an intervenor must be served on the applicant and all
other parties to the proceeding. Contact information for parties can be
downloaded from the service list at the eService link on FERC Online.

Tracking the Proceeding

    Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the project
will be available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at
(866) 208-FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link as described above. The eLibrary link also provides
access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission,
such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific

dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching
proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these
filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. For
more information and to register, go to www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
    Intervention Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 5, 2022.

    Dated: December 15, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2006-24783]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for
10 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent
to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the
exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective October 15, 2010. Comments must be
received on or before October 18, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2004-17984;
FMCSA-2006-24783, using any of the following methods.
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgment
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the FDMS published in
the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64-224, Washington,
DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 10 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 10 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:

    Robert L. Aurandt; Harry R. Brewer; Joseph H. Fowler; Kelly R.
Konesky; Gregory T. Lingard; Hollis J. Martin; Kevin C. Palmer; Charles
O. Rhodes; Gordon G. Roth; Daniel A. Sohn.

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and
(b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is otherwise
physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual
provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the
medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3)
that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification
to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file and
retains a copy of the certification on his/her person while driving for
presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement
official. Each exemption will be valid for two years unless rescinded
earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 10 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57234; 67 FR 57266; 69 FR 52741; 71 FR
53489; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 61292; 71 FR 55820; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310;
73 FR 65009) Each of these 10 applicants has requested renewal of the
exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the standard specified at 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a
review of each record of safety while driving with the respective
vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant
continues to meet the vision exemption standards. These factors provide
an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to continue to
drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that
extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two
years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing
without the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit
comments by October 18, 2010.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 10 individuals from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in
detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That
information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register
publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

    Issued on: September 10, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 9821-105]

Trafalgar Power, Inc., Ampersand Ogdensburg Hydro, LLC; Notice of
Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To
Intervene, and Protests

    On January 27, 2015, Trafalgar Power, Inc. (transferor) and
Ampersand Ogdensburg Hydro, LLC (transferee) filed an application for
transfer of license of the Ogdensburg Hydroelectric Project, FERC No.
9821. The project is located on the Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence
County, New York.
    The applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for
the Ogdensburg Project from the transferor to the transferee.
    Applicant Contact: For Transferor: Mr. Arthur Steckler, President,
Trafalgar Power, Inc., 11010 Lake Grove Blvd., Suite 100, Box 353,
Morrisville, NC 27560-7392. For Transferee: Mr. Lutz Loegters,
Ampersand Ogdensburg Hydro, LLC, c/o Ampersand Hydro, LLC, 717 Atlantic
Avenue, Suite 1A, Boston, MA 02111.
    FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests:
30 days from the date that the Commission issues this notice. The
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions
to intervene, comments, and protests using the Commission's eFiling
system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-9821-105.

    Dated: February 5, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of a Revision to an Approval of an Existing Information
Collection: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On-Demand Operation

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. The revision of this collection involves the amendment of
current regulations, which allows a certificate holder's pilots to log
second-in-command (SIC) time in operations conducted under part 135 in
an airplane or operation that does not otherwise require a SIC. This
revision also removes the burden for initial certification under
current regulations, as that is already counted under ICR 2120-0593
(Part 119).

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by August 13, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Barbara
Hall, Federal Aviation Administration, ASP-110, 10101 Hillwood Parkway,
Fort Worth, TX 76177.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall by email at:
[email protected]; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0039.
    Title: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On-Demand Operation.
    Form Numbers: N/A.
    Type of Review: This is a revision of an existing information
collection.
    Background: The FAA is publishing the final rule Regulatory Relief,
Aviation Training devices; Pilot Certification, Training, and Pilot
Schools; and Other Provisions (RIN 2120-AK28; Docket No. FAA-2016-
6142). In that rule, the FAA is amending Sec.  135.99 by adding
paragraph (c) to allow a certificate holder to receive approval of a
second-in-command (SIC) professional development program (SIC PDP) via
operations specifications (Ops Specs) to allow the certificate holder's
pilots to log SIC time in operations conducted under part 135 in an
airplane or operation that does not otherwise require a SIC. As
explained in the rule, the FAA believes that a comprehensive SIC PDP
will provide opportunities for beneficial flight experience that may
not otherwise exist and also provide increased safety in operations for
those flights conducted in a multicrew environment. The FAA is
establishing requirements in Sec.  135.99(c) for certificate holders,
airplanes, and flightcrew members during operations conducted under an
approved SIC PDP. Those changes are reflected in this information
collection.
    The FAA is also changing certain logging requirements to enable the
logging of SIC time obtained under a SIC PDP. Those changes are
reflected in a revision to information collection 2120-0021.
    Respondents: Operators who currently possess an FAA approved PIC or
SIC training program could revise and utilize those existing programs
to qualify their pilots seeking approval to log SIC time. Those
operators that do not already possess an approved PIC/SIC training
program (that must include crew resource management training) would be
required to submit a proposed new SIC training program for FAA
approval. This would be amending an existing part 119 certificate. As
of September 28, 2017 the FAA estimates that there were approximately
457 part 135 operators with single engine turbine-powered airplanes or
multiengine airplanes that would

qualify or actually pursue the authorization to conduct a SIC
professional development program.
    The FAA estimates that approximately 20 operators would be required
to submit a newly developed SIC Professional Development Training
Program for approval in the first year that the program is available.
The FAA estimates that 50 operators will request an amendment to their
existing PIC/SIC training program. This time burden is reflected in
Sec.  135.325, Training program and revision.
    Frequency: As needed.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: Section 135.99(c) permits a
certificate holder to seek approval of an SIC professional development
program via issuance of operations specifications (Ops Specs) to allow
the certificate holder's pilots to log SIC time. Under an approved SIC
professional development program, pilots may log SIC time in part 135
operations conducted in multiengine airplanes and single engine
turbine-powered airplanes that do not otherwise require an SIC, if
those pilots: (1) Meet certification, training, and qualification
requirements for pilots in part 135 operations, and (2) serve under the
supervision of a part 135 PIC who meets certain experience
requirements.
    The FAA estimates that 20 operators will take approximately 40
hours each to develop and submit an acceptable new SIC training
program. This program change will result in a burden increase of 800
hours in the first year of information collection only.
    The FAA estimates that 50 operators will take approximately 20
hours each to revise and submit an acceptable SIC training program.
This program change will result in a burden increase of 1000 hours.
    The new or revised SIC training program will result in a burden of
1800 total hours in the first year of information collection.
    In addition, the FAA has revised the burden in section 135.325 to
remove the calculation of the burden for new applicants (for initial
approval of training programs); this burden should not be reflected in
this collection as it is already addressed in a previously approved
collection (2120-0593 Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial
Operators--FAR Part 119). This change is necessary to avoid double-
counting the burden.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: The overall burden for part 135 was
previously estimated at 1,154,674 hours. With the removal of the
initial certification burden already accounted for in the part 119
statement, addition of the SIC training program development and
approval burden, the total new annual reduced burden estimate is
1,146,938.6 hours. This is a reduction of 7,735.4 hours from the
previous estimate.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2018.
Barbara L. Hall,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy, and
Records Management Branch, ASP-110.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C129a, Airborne Supplemental
Navigation Equipment Using the Global Positioning System (GPS)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT

ACTION: Notice of cancellation of TSO-C129a, Airborne Supplemental
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the FAA's cancellation of TSO-C129a,
Airborne Supplemental Navigation Equipment Using the Global Positioning
System (GPS) effective October 21, 2011. TSO cancellation will not
affect production according to an existing TSO authorization (TSOA).
Articles produced under an existing TSOA can still be installed
according to existing airworthiness approvals and applications for new
airworthiness approvals will still be processed.
    The effect of the cancelled TSO will result in no new TSO-C129a
design or production approvals. However, we will accept applications
for new TSO-C129a TSO Authorizations (TSOA) until October 21, 2012 if
we know that you were working toward a TSO-C129a approval prior to
October 21, 2011.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 20, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Bridges, AIR-130, Federal
Aviation Administration, 470 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC
20024. Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail to:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA published a Federal Register notice
on August 16, 2011 (76 FR 50808) describing our intent to cancel TSO-
C129a to solicit feedback. We received a total of six comments from
three parties with questions or concerns about the cancellation. For
example, there was a comment to provide a transition period for
applicants working toward a TSO-C129a approval prior to the
cancellation date. The FAA agreed with this comment and has included a
transition period in this notice. Another comment expressed concern
regarding how an existing TSO-C129a technical standard order
authorization (TSOA) would be addressed on an article with multiple
TSOAs that has a change not affecting TSO-C129a. The FAA agrees to
address this issue through a policy revision and/or policy memo.
However, none of the parties providing comments expressed an objection
to TSO-C129a being cancelled or provided reasons to not cancel the TSO.

Comments Invited

    You are invited to comment on the cancellation of the TSO by
submitting written data, views, or arguments to the above address on or
before October 14, 2011. The Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
will consider all comments post-marked or received before the TSO
cancellation date.

Background

    On September 21, 2009, the FAA published TSO-C196, Airborne
Supplemental Navigation Sensors for Global Positioning System Equipment
Using Aircraft-Based Augmentation; an updated minimum performance
standard for GPS sensors not augmented by satellite-based or ground-
based systems (i.e., TSO-C129a Class B and Class C). The FAA has also
published two TSOs for GPS augmented by the satellite-based
augmentation system (TSO-C145c, Airborne Navigation Sensors Using the
Global Positioning System Augmented by the Satellite-Based Augmentation
System; and, TSO-C146c, Stand-Alone Navigation Equipment Using the
Global Positioning System Augmented by the Satellite-Based Augmentation
System).
    TSO-C145c, TSO-C146c, and TSO-C196 incorporate more stringent
standards and testing requirements that make the GPS equipment more
accurate and robust than sensors built to the minimum requirements in
TSO-C129a. Two examples of these improvements are: (1) A requirement
for the receiver to properly account for satellite range error if it is
reflected in the User Range Accuracy index (commonly referred to as
being ``Selective Availability aware''); and, (2) requirements to
ensure performance is not degraded due to an increasing radio frequency
noise environment as other satellite systems become available.
    Since 2005, there has only been one application for a TSO-C129a
TSOA on a new article. Many manufacturers informally indicate they are
transitioning, or planning to transition, their product lines to the
new TSOs. Therefore, we believe cancelling TSO-C129a is an appropriate
way to assist the natural phase-out/upgrade cycle given the eventual
obsolescence of TSO-C129a equipment and industry's lack of interest in
new TSO-C129a designs.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2011.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-26449 Filed 10-12-11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0568; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-075-AD;
Amendment 39-18166; AD 2015-11-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel quantity indication
malfunctions caused by fuel probe failure. This AD requires identifying
the part number and serial number of the fuel probes, and replacing the
fuel probes if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel probe
failure, which could lead to undetected fuel starvation and consequent
dual engine in-flight flame-out.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 14,
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568 or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Zodiac
Aerospace, Technical Publication Department, 61 Rue Pierre Curie--
CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 24; fax:
+33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet:
http://www.zodiacaerospace.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 425-
227-1221. You can find this information at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0568.

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 by adding an AD that would apply to certain ATR-GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2014 (79 FR 48107). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of fuel quantity indication malfunctions
caused by fuel probe failure. The NPRM proposed to require identifying
the part number and serial number of the fuel probes, and replacing the
probes if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel probe
failure, which could lead to undetected fuel starvation and consequent
dual engine in-flight flame-out.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0075R1, dated April 24, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain ATR-GIE Avions
de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The MCAI
states:

    A significant number of fuel probes installed on ATR aeroplanes
failed during production tests and several occurrences of fuel
quantity indication malfunctions were recently reported on in-
service aeroplanes.
    The subsequent investigation, conducted on the failed parts,
confirmed a loss of ground connection on the terminal block of the
fuel probe, due to an incorrect application of wiring instructions
in production during fuel probe manufacturing between June 2011 and
August 2013. The investigation identified a batch of parts,
suspected to be affected by this manufacturing defect. Some of these
probes were delivered as spares, and operators may have installed
these probes on their in-service aeroplanes.
    In case an affected fuel probe is installed on each wing of an
aeroplane, being not equipped with an independent fuel low level
measurement system or an aeroplane operated in accordance with ETOPS
[extended range twin operations] rules, the defected fuel probes
could indicate a higher fuel quantity value than the real quantity
of the on-board fuel.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an
undetected fuel starvation and consequent dual engine in-flight
flame out.

    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
identification and replacement of the affected fuel probes.
    This [EASA] AD is revised to correct typographical errors.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (79 FR
48107, August 15, 2014) and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Use the Latest Service Information

    Empire Airlines requested that we revise the NPRM (79 FR 48107,
August 15, 2014) to include revised service information. Zodiac
Aerospace issued Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, Revision 1, dated
March 24, 2014, to correct certain part numbers. Empire stated that
this change will negate the necessity for an alternative method of
compliance request.
    We agree to include the latest service information in this AD,
although the correct part numbers were identified in table 1 to
paragraph (g) in the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014), which will
remain in this AD. We have also added new paragraph (k) in this AD to
allow the use, before the effective date of this AD, of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, dated October 15, 2013, for
identifying part numbers to define serviceable parts. We have
redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly.

Additional Changes to This AD

    We have revised the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) to include
the most updated contact information for the service information
required by this AD, which is: Zodiac Aerospace, Technical Publication
Department, 61 Rue Pierre Curie--CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, France;
phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 24; fax: +33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.com.
    We have revised the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) by removing
``Services Europe'' from the service information citations, which does
not need to be included in the service information citations in this
AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Zodiac Aerospace has issued Service Bulletin 766983-28-002,
Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014. The service information describes
procedures for an inspection for a potential splice conductor soldering
defect, and installing a new splice conductor. The actions described in
this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI. This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties have access to it through
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 81 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours per product
to comply with the 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 $13,770, or $170 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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]

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

2015-11-03 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-18166. Docket No. FAA-2014-0568; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-
075-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
    (1) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200,
-300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -
202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes; certificated in any category;
all manufacturer serial numbers qualified for extended range twin
operations (ETOPS) with ATR Modification 04711.
    (2) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200,
-300, -320, and -500 airplanes; certificated in any category; except
as specified in paragraph (c)(2)(i) or (c)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Airplanes modified with ATR Modification 04650.
    (ii) Airplanes retrofitted as specified in ATR Service Bulletin
ATR42-28-0033 or ATR42-28-0034, as applicable.
    (3) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-101,
-201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes; certificated in
any category; all manufacturer serial numbers; except as specified
in paragraph (c)(3)(i) or (c)(3)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Airplanes modified with ATR Modification 04686.
    (ii) Airplanes retrofitted as specified in ATR Service Bulletin
ATR72-28-1013, ATR72-28-1022, or ATR72-28-1023, as applicable.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of fuel quantity indication
malfunctions caused by fuel probe failure. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct affected fuel probes, which could lead to
undetected fuel starvation and consequent dual engine in-flight
flame-out.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Part Number and Serial Number Inspection

    Within 5,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD: Inspect to determine if any
fuel probe has any part number and serial number identified in table
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number
and serial number of the part can be conclusively determined from
that review.

                            Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Fuel Probes
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              Airplane model                  Part No.                           Serial No.
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ATR 42...................................       766-046-2  1046 through 1083 inclusive.
ATR 42...................................       766-047-2  1154 through 1214 inclusive.
ATR 42...................................       766-048-2  1150 through 1197 inclusive.
ATR 42...................................         768-055  1156 through 1227 inclusive.
ATR 42...................................         798-038  1150 through 1238 inclusive.
ATR 72...................................       766-793-1  1469 through 1826 inclusive.
ATR 72...................................       766-795-2  1661 through 2093 inclusive.
ATR 72...................................       766-796-2  1722 through 2152 inclusive.
ATR 72...................................       766-797-2  1663 through 2051 inclusive.
ATR 72...................................       766-983-1  2200 through 2652 inclusive.
ATR 72...................................         768-100  1511 through 1876 inclusive.
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(h) Replacement

    If any fuel probe is found that has any part number and serial
number specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Within
5,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the
effective date of this AD, replace the fuel probe with a serviceable
fuel probe, using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR-GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.

    Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:  Guidance on accomplishing
the replacement can be found in Job Instruction Card 28-42-72, RAI
10000-001, ``Removal and Installation of Fuel Quantity or Fuel Temp/
Quantity Probe'' of the ATR-42 Aircraft Maintenance Manual; and Job
Instruction Card 28-42-72, RAI 10000-002, ``Removal and Installation
of Fuel Quantity or Fuel Temp/Quantity Probe'' of the ATR-72
Aircraft Maintenance Manual.

(i) Definition of Serviceable Fuel Probe

    For the purposes of this AD, a fuel probe is serviceable if it
meets the criterion specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
AD.
    (1) The fuel probe is not listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD.
    (2) The fuel probe is listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
AD, but has control tag ``C'' marked on the part identification
plate, as specified in Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-
002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014.

(j) Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, a fuel probe having any part number and serial number
identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, unless control
tag ``C'' is marked on the part identification plate, as specified
in Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, Revision 1,
dated March 24, 2014.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for applying the definitions and
limitations specified in paragraphs (i)(2) and (j) of this AD, if
those provisions were applied before the effective date of this AD
using Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, dated October
15, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(l) 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. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0075R1, dated April 24,
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, Revision 1,
dated March 24, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Zodiac Aerospace, Technical Publication Department, 61 Rue Pierre
Curie--CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34
19 24; fax: +33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, 2015.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2020-0543; FRL-10024-68-Region 9]

Air Plan Approval; California; El Dorado County Air Quality
Management District; South Coast Air Quality Management District

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final
action to approve revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality
Management District (EDCAQMD) and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) portions of the California State
Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern emissions of
volatile organic compounds (VOC) from architectural coatings and a rule
that provides definitions for certain terms that are necessary for the
implementation of local rules that regulate sources of air pollution.
We are approving rules to regulate these emission sources under the
Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).

DATES: This rule is effective August 9, 2021.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2020-0543. All documents in the docket are
listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in
the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g.,
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as
copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket
materials are available through https://www.regulations.gov, or please
contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section for additional availability information. If you need assistance
in a language other than English or if you are a person with
disabilities who needs a reasonable accommodation at no cost to you,
please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arnold Lazarus, EPA Region IX, 75
Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA 94105. By phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or by
email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us'' and
``our'' refer to the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Proposed Action
II. Public Comments and EPA Responses
III. EPA Action
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Proposed Action

    On March 9, 2021 (86 FR 13514), the EPA proposed to approve the
following rules into the California SIP.

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              Local agency                  Rule #            Rule title              amended        Submitted
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EDCAQMD.................................        215  Architectural Coatings.....      08/25/2020      09/21/2020
SCAQMD..................................        102  Definition of Terms........      01/10/2020      09/16/2020
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    We proposed to approve these rules because we determined that they
comply with the relevant CAA requirements. Our proposed action contains
more information on the rules and our evaluation.

II. Public Comments and EPA Responses

    The EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period.
We received three comments during the comment period and each one was
supportive of the proposed action.

III. EPA Action

    No comments were submitted that change our assessment of the rules
as described in our proposed action. Therefore, as authorized in
section 110(k)(3) of the Act, the EPA is fully approving these rules
into the California SIP. The August 25, 2020 version of Rule 215 and
the January10, 2020 version of Rule 102 will replace the previously
approved versions of these rules in the SIP.

IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the
EDCAPCD and the SCAQMD rules described in the amendments to 40 CFR part
52 set forth below. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these
documents available through www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region
IX Office (please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more information).

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide the EPA with the discretionary authority
to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or
environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible
methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe
has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of
Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not
impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal
law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9,
2000).
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. The EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by September 7, 2021. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Particulate matter,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: June 30, 2021.
Deborah Jordan,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX.

    Part 52, chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is
amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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

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

Subpart F--California

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2. Section 52.220 is amended by adding paragraphs (c)(207)(i)(B)(6),
(c)(345)(i)(A)(3), and (c)(556) and (557) to read as follows:

Sec.  52.220   Identification of plan-in part.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (207) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (B) * * *
    (6) Previously approved on July 18, 1996 in paragraph
(c)(207)(i)(B)(3) of this section and now deleted with replacement in
(c)(557)(i)(A)(1), Rule 215, adopted on September 27, 1994.
* * * * *
    (345) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (A) * * *
    (3) Previously approved on January 8, 2007 in paragraph
(c)(345)(i)(A)(1) of this section and now deleted with

replacement in (c)(556)(i)(A)(1), Rule 102, adopted on December 3,
2004.
* * * * *
    (556) The following rule was submitted on September 16, 2020, by
the Governor's designee as an attachment to a letter dated September
16, 2020.
    (i) Incorporation by reference. (A) South Coast Air Quality
Management District.
    (1) Rule 102, ``Definition of Terms,'' adopted on January 10, 2020.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (B) [Reserved]
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (557) The following rule was submitted on September 21, 2020, by
the Governor's designee as an attachment to a letter dated September
18, 2020.
    (i) Incorporation by reference. (A) El Dorado County Air Quality
Management District.
    (1) Rule 215, ``Architectural Coatings,'' adopted on August 25,
2020.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (B) [Reserved]
    (ii) [Reserved]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 510 and 522

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0002]

New Animal Drugs; Change of Sponsor; Penicillin G Benzathine and
Penicillin G Procaine Suspension; Penicillin G Procaine Aqueous
Suspension

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal
drug regulations to reflect a change of sponsor for two new animal drug
applications (NADAs) from G. C. Hanford Manufacturing Co. to Norbrook
Laboratories, Ltd.

DATES: This rule is effective September 3, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David R. Newkirk, Center for
Veterinary Medicine (HFV-100), Food and Drug Administration, 7500
Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855,<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: G. C. Hanford Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box
1017, Syracuse, NY 13201, has informed FDA that it has transferred
ownership of, and all rights and interest in, NADA 65-493 for
Penicillin G Procaine Aqueous Suspension and NADA 65-500 for Penicillin
G Benzathine and Penicillin G Procaine Suspension, to Norbrook
Laboratories, Ltd., Station Works, Newry BT35 6JP, Northern Ireland.
Accordingly, the agency is amending the regulations in 21 CFR 522.1696a
and 522.1696b to reflect the transfer of ownership.
    In addition, FDA has noticed that ``G. C. Hanford'' and ``GTC
Biotherapeutics, Inc.'' are not spelled correctly in the listing of
sponsors of approved NADAs. At this time, the table in 21 CFR
510.600(c)(1) is amended. This action is being taken to improve the
accuracy of the regulations.
    This rule does not meet the definition of ``rule'' in 5 U.S.C.
804(3)(A) because it is a rule of ``particular applicability.''
Therefore, it is not subject to the congressional review requirements
in 5 U.S.C. 801-808.

List of Subjects

21 CFR Part 510

    Administrative practice and procedure, Animal drugs, Labeling,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

21 CFR Part 522

    Animal drugs.

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Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and
redelegated to the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21 CFR parts 510 and
522 are amended as follows:

PART 510--NEW ANIMAL DRUGS

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1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 510 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 331, 351, 352, 353, 360b, 371, 379e.

Sec.  510.600  [Amended]

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2. In Sec.  510.600, in the table in paragraph (c)(1), in the entry for
``G. C. Biotherapeutics, Inc.'', remove ``G. C.'' and in its place add
``GTC''; and in the entry for ``GTC Hanford Manufacturing Co.'', remove
``GTC'' and in its place add ``G. C.''.

PART 522--IMPLANTATION OR INJECTABLE DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS

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3. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 522 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.

0
4. In Sec.  522.1696a, revise paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (d)(2)(ii)(A),
and (d)(2)(iii) to read as follows:

Sec.  522.1696a  Penicillin G benzathine and penicillin G procaine
suspension.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) Nos. 000856, 049185, 055529, and 061623 for use as in paragraph
(d)(1) of this section.
    (2) Nos. 055529, 059130, and 061623 for use as in paragraphs
(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii)(A), and (d)(2)(iii) of this section.
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (ii) * * *
     (A) Treatment of bacterial pneumonia (Streptococcus spp.,
Actinomyces pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus); upper respiratory
infections such as rhinitis or pharyngitis (A. pyogenes); blackleg
(Clostridium chauvoei).
* * * * *
    (iii) Limitations. Limit treatment to two doses. Not for use within
30 days of slaughter. For Nos. 049185, 055529, 059130, and 061623: A
withdrawal period has not been established for this product in
preruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

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5. In Sec.  522.1696b, revise paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (d)(2)(i)(A),
and (d)(2)(iii)(B) to read as follows:

Sec.  522.1696b  Penicillin G procaine aqueous suspension.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) Nos. 053501, 055529, and 059130 for use as in paragraph (d) of
this section.
    (2) No. 061623 for use as in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (A) For Nos. 053501, 055529, 059130, and 061623: Continue treatment
at least 48 hours after symptoms disappear.
* * * * *
    (iii) * * *
    (B) For Nos. 055529 and 059130: Continue treatment at least 1 day
after symptoms disappear (usually 2 or 3 days).

    Dated: August 31, 2010.
Elizabeth Rettie,
Deputy Director, Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation, Center for
Veterinary Medicine.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1318; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-104-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D,
747-400F series airplanes, and Model 767 series airplanes, powered by
General Electric (GE) CF6-80C2 engines. This proposed AD was prompted
by reports of failure of the electro-mechanical brake flex shaft (short
flexshaft) of the thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS). This
proposed AD would require replacing the short flexshaft on each engine
with a new short flexshaft, testing of the electro-mechanical brake and
center drive unit (CDU) cone brake to verify the holding torque, and
performing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.
We are proposing this AD to prevent an uncommanded in-flight thrust
reverser deployment and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 4, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.You may review copies of the 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>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-
917-6505; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-1318;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-104-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received multiple reports of failure of the short flexshaft
of the TRAS on Model 747 and 767 airplanes powered with GE CF6-80C2
engines. The TRAS brake was installed as a third lock to prevent an
uncommanded thrust reverser deployment on Model 747 and 767 airplanes
powered by GE CF6-80C2 engines. The failed short flexshafts were found
to have cores that had become sheared and unbraided. A new short
flexshaft design has been developed that incorporates a better end
fitting attachment and a larger core diameter with the core wound
specifically for use on a left and right thrust reverser half to
increase its resistance to failure. We are proposing this AD to prevent
an uncommanded in-flight thrust reverser deployment and consequent loss
of control of the airplane.

Other Related Rulemaking

    On August 13, 2003, we issued AD 2003-16-16, Amendment 39-13269 (68
FR 51439, August 27, 2003), for Model 747-400 series airplanes equipped
with GE Model CF6-80C2 series engines. AD 2003-16-16 requires
repetitive tests of the cone brake of the CDU of the thrust reversers,
and corrective actions if necessary; installation of a TRAS lock and
various related modifications and installations. Following installation
of the TRAS lock, this action also requires repetitive functional tests
of the TRAS lock, and corrective action if necessary.
    On July 18, 2000, we issued AD 2000-15-04, Amendment 39-11833 (65
FR 47252, August 2, 2000), for Model 747-200 and -300 series airplanes
equipped with GE Model CF6-80C2 series engines with Power Management
Control engine controls. AD 2000-15-04 requires various inspections and
functional tests to detect discrepancies of the thrust reverser control
and indication system, and correction of any discrepancy found; and
installation of a terminating modification, and repetitive functional
tests of that installation, and repair, if necessary.
    On April 26, 2000, we issued AD 2000-09-04, Amendment 39-11712 (65
FR 25833, May 4, 2000), for Model 767 series airplanes equipped with GE
Model CF6-80C2 series engines. AD 2000-09-04 requires tests,
inspections, and adjustments of the thrust reverser system; and
installation of a terminating modification, and repetitive follow-on
actions.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-78A2185, dated
October 26, 2010; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-78A0100, dated
October 26, 2010. This service information describes procedures for
replacing the short flexshaft of each thrust reverser

half of each engine with a new short flexshaft.
    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 747-78A2166, Revision 3, dated
July 29, 2004 (for Model 747 airplanes); Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767-78A0081, Revision 2, dated April 19, 2001 (for Model 767-200, -300,
and -300F airplanes); and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-78A0088,
dated April 19, 2001 (for Model 767-400ER airplanes). This service
information describes a functional test of the electro-mechanical brake
and CDU cone brake to verify the holding torque, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary.
    The related investigative action for the electro-mechanical brake
is a general visual inspection of the short flexshaft for twisting,
breaking, or other damage.
    The corrective action for the electro-mechanical brake is
replacement of the long flexshaft between the CDU and the upper angle
gearbox with a new flexshaft; replacement of the short flexshaft
between the upper angle gearbox and the electro-mechanical brake with a
new flexshaft; and replacement of the electromechanical brake with a
new electromechanical brake if the required torque value cannot be
reached after the previous flexshaft replacements.
    The corrective action for a CDU cone brake test failure is
replacement of the CDU cone brake with a new CDU cone brake.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type
designs.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 298 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Replacement Model 747 airplanes (72     8 work-hours x $85 per           $15,244         $15,924      $1,146,528
 airplanes).                             hour = $680.
Replacement Model 767 airplanes (226    4 work-hours x $85 per             7,622           7,962       1,799,412
 airplanes).                             hour = $340.
Functional test Model 747 airplanes     12 work-hours x $85 per                0           1,020          73,440
 (72 airplanes).                         hour = $1,020.
Functional test Model 767 airplanes     12 work-hours x $85 per                0           1,020         230,520
 (226 airplanes).                        hour = $1,020.
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     We have received no definitive data that would enable us to
provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this
proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (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.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2012-1318; Directorate Identifier
2012-NM-104-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 4, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2003-16-16, Amendment 39-13269 (68 FR 51439,
August 27, 2003); AD 2000-15-04, Amendment 39-11833 (65 FR 47252,
August 2, 2000); and AD 2000-09-04, Amendment 39-11712 (65 FR 25833,
May 4, 2000).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in
any category, powered by General Electric (GE) CF6-80C2 engines, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F
series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-78A2185, dated October 26, 2010.

    (2) Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-78A0100, dated
October 26, 2010.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 7830, Thrust reverser.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of failure of the electro-
mechanical brake flex shaft (short flexshaft) of the thrust reverser
actuation system (TRAS). We are issuing this AD to prevent an
uncommanded in-flight thrust reverser deployment and consequent loss
of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Flexible Drive Shaft Replacement

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
the short flexshaft on each thrust reverser half of each engine with
a new short flexshaft, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-78A2185, dated
October 26, 2010; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-78A0100,
dated October 26, 2010; as applicable.

(h) Functional Test

    Within 2,000 flight hours after accomplishment of the short
flexshaft replacements required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Do a
functional test on the electro-mechanical brakes and the cone brake
of the center drive unit (CDU) to verify the holding torque, on all
thrust reversers and on all engines, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-78A2166,
Revision 3, dated July 29, 2004 (for Model 747 airplanes); Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767-78A0081, Revision 2, dated April 19, 2001
(for Model 767-200, -300, and -300F airplanes); or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767-78A0088, dated April 19, 2001 (for Model 767-
400ER airplanes). Repeat the functional test thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 2,000 flight hours.

(i) Corrective Action

    If any functional test required by paragraph (h) of this AD
fails: Before further flight, do related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-78A2166, Revision 3,
dated July 29, 2004 (for Model 747 airplanes); Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767-78A0081, Revision 2, dated April 19, 2001 (for Model
767-200, -300, and -300F airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767-78A0088, dated April 19, 2001 (for Model 767-400ER
airplanes); and repeat the applicable test or check until
successfully accomplished.

(j) Terminating Actions

    (1) Accomplishment of the initial test specified in paragraph
(h) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (e) of AD
2003-16-16, Amendment 39-13269 (68 FR 51439, August 27, 2003).
    (2) Accomplishment of the initial test specified in paragraph
(h) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2000-15-04, Amendment 39-11833 (65 FR 47252, August 2, 2000).
    (3) Accomplishment of the initial test specified in paragraph
(h) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2000-09-04, Amendment 39-11712 (65 FR 25833, May 4, 2000).

(k) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
flexshaft having part number 3278500-( ) on any airplane.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tung Tran,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.You may review copies of the 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>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 10, 2013.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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