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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1121-118]

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice Of Application Accepted
for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 1121-118.
    c. Date Filed: March 2, 2015.
    d. Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

    e. Name of Project: Battle Creek.
    f. Location: On the mainstem Battle Creek, and on the North Fork
and South Fork Battle Creek in Shasta and Tehama Counties, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Lisa Whitman, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, P.O. Box No. 770000, San Francisco, CA 94177. Tel: (415) 973-
7465.
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Rebecca Martin,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: June 1, 2015.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See, 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov/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>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an
original and seven copies to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include
the project number (P-1121-118) on any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Application: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(licensee or PG&E) is requesting that its license for the Battle Creek
Hydroelectric Project be amended to support the Battle Creek Salmon and
Steelhead Restoration Project (Restoration Project). The Restoration
Project is a collaborative effort to restore fish habitat on Battle
Creek and some of its tributaries through modification of the project
facilities and operations, including instream flow releases. This
collaborative effort is between PG&E, the U.S. Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine
Fisheries Service, and the California Department of Fish and Game.
    The Restoration Project will reestablish approximately 42 miles of
prime salmon and steelhead habitat in the North and South Forks of
Battle Creek, plus an additional six miles of habitat on the
tributaries of Battle Creek. The Restoration Project will be
accomplished in three phases. The licensee is filing this license
amendment application for approval and implementation of Phase 2 (third
phase) of the Restoration Project. Proposed work for Phase 2 includes:
(1) Installing a new fish screen and fish ladder at Inskip Diversion
Dam; (2) installing a tailrace connector tunnel from South Powerhouse
to Inskip Canal; (3) removing Lower Ripley Creek Feeder, Soap Creek
Feeder and Coleman diversion dams; and (4) removing the South Diversion
Dam and associated conveyance system.
    The licensee has submitted the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead
Restoration Project Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental
Impact Report (EIS/EIR), prepared in July 2005, as part of its
application. The referenced EIS/EIR was a collaborative effort between
PG&E, the Bureau of Reclamation, California State Water Resources
Control Board, California Bay-Delta Authority, and the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (Commission), to fulfill National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act
requirements. The Commission intends to use the EIS/EIR to meet the
NEPA requirements under the proposed action to amend the Battle Creek
Project. The EIS/EIR is available for review at the Restoration
Projects Web site (link: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_projdetails.cfm?Project_ID=99).
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, Or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field (P-1121) to access the document. You
may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. A copy is also available for
inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
and .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take,
the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but
only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by a proof of service on all persons listed in the service list
prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18
CFR 385.2010.

    Dated: April 30, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0187]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 21 individuals from

the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs). The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting
the prescribed vision standard. The Agency has concluded that granting
these exemptions will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to,
or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions
for these CMV drivers.

DATES: The exemptions are effective October 14, 2010. The exemptions
expire on October 15, 2012.

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:

Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at http://www.regulations.gov.
    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 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 acknowledgement 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.

Background

    On August 9, 2010, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption
applications from certain individuals, and requested comments from the
public (75 FR 47883). That notice listed 21 applicants' case histories.
The 21 individuals applied for exemptions from the vision requirement
in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who operate CMVs in interstate
commerce.
    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
for a 2-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 statute also allows the
Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period.
Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated the 21 applications on their merits
and made a determination to grant exemptions to each of them.

Vision and Driving Experience of the Applicants

    The vision requirement in the FMCSRs provides:
    A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor
vehicle if that person has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40
(Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity
separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective
lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) in both
eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least
70[deg] in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to
recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard
red, green, and amber (49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)).
    FMCSA recognizes that some drivers do not meet the vision standard,
but have adapted their driving to accommodate their vision limitation
and demonstrated their ability to drive safely. The 21 exemption
applicants listed in this notice are in this category. They are unable
to meet the vision standard in one eye for various reasons, including
amblyopia, complete loss of vision, hamartoma, loss of vision, macular
scarring, prosthesis, pseudoangioma, retinal detachment and retinal
scarring. In most cases, their eye conditions were recently developed.
Eight of the applicants were either born with their vision impairments
or have had them since childhood. The 13 individuals who sustained
their vision conditions as adults have had them for periods ranging
from 4 to 30 years.
    Although each applicant has one eye which does not meet the vision
standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), each has at least 20/40 corrected
vision in the other eye, and in a doctor's opinion, has sufficient
vision to perform all the tasks necessary to operate a CMV. Doctors'
opinions are supported by the applicants' possession of valid
commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) or non-CDLs to operate CMVs. Before
issuing CDLs, States subject drivers to knowledge and skills tests
designed to evaluate their qualifications to operate a CMV.
    All of these applicants satisfied the testing standards for their
State of residence. By meeting State licensing requirements, the
applicants demonstrated their ability to operate a commercial vehicle,
with their limited vision, to the satisfaction of the State. While
possessing a valid CDL or non-CDL, these 21 drivers have been
authorized to drive a CMV in intrastate commerce, even though their
vision disqualified them from driving in interstate commerce. They have
driven CMVs with their limited vision for careers ranging from 3 to 35
years. In the past 3 years, 4 of the drivers were involved in crashes
or convicted of moving violations in a CMV.
    The qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each
applicant were stated and discussed in detail in the August 9, 2010
notice (75 FR 47883).

Basis for Exemption Determination

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the vision standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) if the exemption is
likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would
be achieved without the exemption. Without the exemption, applicants
will continue to be restricted to intrastate driving. With the
exemption, applicants can drive in interstate commerce. Thus, our
analysis focuses on whether an equal or greater level of safety is
likely to be achieved by permitting each of these drivers to drive in
interstate commerce as opposed to restricting him or her to driving in
intrastate commerce.
    To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA
considered not only the medical reports about the applicants' vision,
but also their driving records and experience with the vision
deficiency.
    To qualify for an exemption from the vision standard, FMCSA
requires a person to present verifiable evidence that he/she has driven
a commercial vehicle safely with the vision deficiency for the past 3
years. Recent driving performance is especially important in evaluating
future safety, according to several research studies designed to
correlate past and future driving performance. Results of these studies
support the principle that the best predictor of future performance by
a driver is his/her past record of crashes and traffic violations.
Copies of the

studies may be found at Docket Number FMCSA-1998-3637.
    We believe we can properly apply the principle to monocular
drivers, because data from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA)
former waiver study program clearly demonstrate the driving performance
of experienced monocular drivers in the program is better than that of
all CMV drivers collectively (See 61 FR 13338, 13345, March 26, 1996).
The fact that experienced monocular drivers demonstrated safe driving
records in the waiver program supports a conclusion that other
monocular drivers, meeting the same qualifying conditions as those
required by the waiver program, are also likely to have adapted to
their vision deficiency and will continue to operate safely.
    The first major research correlating past and future performance
was done in England by Greenwood and Yule in 1920. Subsequent studies,
building on that model, concluded that crash rates for the same
individual exposed to certain risks for two different time periods vary
only slightly (See Bates and Neyman, University of California
Publications in Statistics, April 1952). Other studies demonstrated
theories of predicting crash proneness from crash history coupled with
other factors. These factors--such as age, sex, geographic location,
mileage driven and conviction history--are used every day by insurance
companies and motor vehicle bureaus to predict the probability of an
individual experiencing future crashes (See Weber, Donald C.,
``Accident Rate Potential: An Application of Multiple Regression
Analysis of a Poisson Process,'' Journal of American Statistical
Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record Study prepared
by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded that the best
overall crash predictor for both concurrent and nonconcurrent events is
the number of single convictions. This study used 3 consecutive years
of data, comparing the experiences of drivers in the first 2 years with
their experiences in the final year.
    Applying principles from these studies to the past 3-year record of
the 21 applicants, two of the applicants had traffic violations for
speeding and two of the applicants were involved in crashes. All the
applicants achieved a record of safety while driving with their vision
impairment, demonstrating the likelihood that they have adapted their
driving skills to accommodate their condition. As the applicants' ample
driving histories with their vision deficiencies are good predictors of
future performance, FMCSA concludes their ability to drive safely can
be projected into the future.
    We believe that the applicants' intrastate driving experience and
history provide an adequate basis for predicting their ability to drive
safely in interstate commerce. Intrastate driving, like interstate
operations, involves substantial driving on highways on the interstate
system and on other roads built to interstate standards. Moreover,
driving in congested urban areas exposes the driver to more pedestrian
and vehicular traffic than exists on interstate highways. Faster
reaction to traffic and traffic signals is generally required because
distances between them are more compact. These conditions tax visual
capacity and driver response just as intensely as interstate driving
conditions. The veteran drivers in this proceeding have operated CMVs
safely under those conditions for at least 3 years, most for much
longer. Their experience and driving records lead us to believe that
each applicant is capable of operating in interstate commerce as safely
as he/she has been performing in intrastate commerce. Consequently,
FMCSA finds that exempting these applicants from the vision standard in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to
that existing without the exemption. For this reason, the Agency is
granting the exemptions for the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315 to the 21 applicants listed in the notice of August
9, 2010 (75 FR 47883).
    We recognize that the vision of an applicant may change and affect
his/her ability to operate a CMV as safely as in the past. As a
condition of the exemption, therefore, FMCSA will impose requirements
on the 21 individuals consistent with the grandfathering provisions
applied to drivers who participated in the Agency's vision waiver
program.
    Those requirements are found at 49 CFR 391.64(b) and include the
following: (1) That each individual be physically examined 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 provide 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, or keep a copy in his/her driver's qualification
file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must also have a copy of
the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized
Federal, State, or local enforcement official.

Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received two comments in this proceeding. These comments were
considered and discussed below.
    The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles stated that it was in
favor of granting a Federal vision exemption to Richard W. Gleiforst.
    An anonymous individual stated that he feels the Agency is
negligent and he feels that it is unsafe for individuals with vision
deficiencies to be operating vehicles on public roads.
    In response to this comment, FMCSA's exemption process supports
drivers with vision deficiencies who seek to operate in interstate
commerce. In addition, FMSCA relies on the expert medical opinion of
the optometrist or ophthalmologist, who are required to attest that the
vision in the better eye continues to meet the standard in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), and the medical examiner, who is required to attest that
the individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41.
Until the Agency issues a Final Rule, however, drivers with vision
deficiencies must continue to apply for exemptions from FMCSA, and
request renewals of such exemptions. FMCSA will grant exemptions only
to those applicants who meet the specific conditions and comply with
all the requirements of the exemption.

Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 21 exemption applications, FMCSA
exempts, Randall J. Benson, Larry D. Brown, Julian W. Collins, James G.
Etheridge, Jerry A. Evans, Guys R. Flowers, Jr., Jeremy L. Fricke,
Richard W. Gleiforst, Edward P. Hynes, II, Keith R. Jordan, Theodore D.
Kirby, Joseph A. Leigh, Jr., John L. Lethcoe, Ronald J. McTague, Benito
Saldana, Julius Simmons, Jr., Kenneth J. Weaver, Carl V. Wheeler,
Stephen B. Whitt, Darrell F. Woolsey and Jason M. Zaragoza from the
vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements
cited above (49 CFR 391.64(b)).
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption
will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The
exemption will be revoked 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 and 31315.
    If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year
period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in
effect at that time.

    Issued on September 24, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy and Program Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7048; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-014-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E
airplanes installed with an affected engine mounting frame assembly.
This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as longitudinal
material separation on the internal surface of the engine mounting
frame assembly tubes. We are issuing this proposed AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Support PC-12, CH-6371 Stans,
Switzerland; phone: +41 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 41 619 73 11; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: www.pilatus-aircraft.com.
You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816)
329-4148.

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-2016-
7048; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-7048;
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-014-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://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD No. 2016-0081, dated April 25, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes and was based
on mandatory continuing airworthiness information originated by an
aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states:

    The PC-12 Engine Mounting Frame Assembly (hereafter referred to
as ``EMF'' in this AD), Part Number (P/N) 5<IP_ADDRESS>, is a welded
structure including three special tubes, P/N 5<IP_ADDRESS>, P/N
5<IP_ADDRESS> and P/N 5<IP_ADDRESS>, the ends of which are subject
to a special swaging process during manufacturing. Longitudinal
material separation on the internal surface of the special tubes was
detected on few EMFs on new production aeroplanes. Investigations
identified the root cause to be an incorrect accomplishment of the
swaging process.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
growth of the material separation and subsequent partial or complete
failure of the structural joint, possibly resulting in in-flight
detachment of the engine and consequent reduced control, or loss of
control, of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 71-009, now at Revision 2 (hereafter
referred to as ``the SB'' in this AD), to provide inspection
instructions for the affected EMF to detect indications of material
separation.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires identification
and inspection of the

affected EMF and, depending on the findings, their replacement with
serviceable EMF.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-7048.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. has issued PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin No:
71-009, Reference No: 345, Modification No: EC-15-0632, Revision 2,
dated March 18, 2016; Pilatus Powerplant Mounting Frame, Removal/
Installation, Date module/Technical publication 12-A-71-00-05-00A-920A-
A, dated February 26, 2010, found in Pilatus Model type--PC-12, PC-12/
45, PC-12/47 MSN-101-888 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document
No. 02049, 12-A-AM-00-00-00-I; and Pilatus Powerplant Mounting Frame,
Removal/Installation, Date module/Technical publication 12-B-71-00-05-
00A-920A-A, dated October 4, 2010, found in Pilatus Model type--PC-12/
47E MSN-1001-UP Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. 02300,
12-B-AM-00-00-00-I. The service information describes procedures for
determining if an affected engine mounting frame assembly (EMF) is
installed, inspecting the EMF, and replacing the EMF with a serviceable
EMF. 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
NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 888 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $226,440, or $255 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
cost the following amounts. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
    The visual and eddy current inspections would take about 3 work-
hours for a cost of $255 per product.
    The replacement of the EMF would take about 90 work-hours and
require parts costing $33,336, for a cost of $40,986 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
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 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 AD:

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD: Docket No. FAA-2016-7048; Directorate
Identifier 2016-CE-014-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 28, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45,
PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all serial numbers, that are:
    (1) Installed with an affected serial number engine mounting
frame assembly (EMF), part number (P/N) 5<IP_ADDRESS>, listed in
figure 1 of paragraph (c)(1) of this AD; and

Figure 1 to Paragraph (c)(1) of This AD--EMF P/N 5<IP_ADDRESS>, Affected
                             Serial Numbers
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0001 through 1200 inclusive.
1202 through 1272 inclusive.
1275 through 1323 inclusive.
1325 through 1328 inclusive.
1334 through 1338 inclusive.
1340 and 1342.
1344 through 1346 inclusive.
1348 and 1349.
1358, 1361, and 1365.
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    (2) Certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 71: Power Plant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI

describes the unsafe condition as longitudinal material separation
on the internal surface of the engine mounting frame assembly tubes
(EMF). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct material
separation on the internal surface of the engine mounting frame
assembly tubes, which could lead to partial or complete failure of
the structural joint and possibly result in in-flight detachment of
the engine with consequent loss of control.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (7) of this AD. If
paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD have already been done
before the effective date of this AD, then only paragraph (f)(7) of
this AD applies.
    (1) Within the compliance time identified in figure 2 of
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do an ultrasonic inspection of the
swaged engine mounting tube ends of the affected EMF following the
instructions of paragraph 3.B.(1) of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PILATUS
PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 71-009, Reference No: 345, Modification
No: EC-15-0632, Revision 2, dated March 18, 2016.

    Figure 2 to Paragraph (f)(1) of This AD--Initial Compliance Time
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A or B, whichever occurs later:
  A Before the EMF exceeds 11,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 13,500
   flight cycles (FC), whichever occurs first since first installation
   of the EMF on an airplane.
  B Within 1,000 hours TIS or 1,000 FC or 6 months, whichever occurs
   first after the effective date of this AD.
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    (2) If an indication with an echo of less than 40 percent full
screen height is detected on an EMF during the ultrasonic inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, except for paragraph
(f)(7), no further actions are required for this AD. Document
compliance with this AD in the maintenance records.
    (3) If an indication with an echo of 40 percent full screen
height or more is detected on an EMF during the ultrasonic
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do the actions
in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) through (iii) of this AD, as applicable.
    (i) Before further flight and repetitively thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs
first, do a visual inspection of the welding and do an eddy current
inspection of the tubes at the indication point detected during the
ultrasonic inspection. Use the instructions of paragraphs 3.B.(2)
and 3.B.(3) of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PILATUS PC-12 Service Bulletin
No: 71-009, Reference No: 345, Modification No: EC-15-0632, Revision
2, dated March 18, 2016.
    (ii) If any cracks are found during any of the visual
inspections or if an indication with a signal of 20 percent or more
is detected during any of the eddy current inspections required in
paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this AD, before further flight, replace the
EMF with a serviceable EMF following the instructions in the service
information listed in paragraph (f)(5) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs as applicable.
    (iii) Unless already done as required by paragraph (f)(3)(ii) of
this AD, within 1,800 hours TIS or 36 months after the initial
visual and eddy current inspections of the affected EMF required by
paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the
EMF with a serviceable EMF following the instructions in the service
information listed in paragraph (f)(5) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs as applicable.
    (4) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable EMF is defined as
any EMF that is not listed in figure 1 of paragraph (c)(1) of this
AD or an affected EMF that is listed in figure 1 of paragraph (c)(1)
of this AD but has had the ultrasonic inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and had an indication with an echo of
less than 40 percent full screen height.
    (5) For replacement of the EMF, follow the instructions listed
in paragraphs (f)(5)(i) and (ii), as applicable.
    (i) For Models PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47, manufacturer
serial numbers (MSN) 101-888: Pilatus Powerplant Mounting Frame,
Removal/Installation, Date module/Technical publication 12-A-71-00-
05-00A-920A-A, dated February 26, 2010, found in Pilatus Model
type--PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 MSN-101-888 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM), Document No. 02049, 12-A-AM-00-00-00-I.
    (ii) For Model PC-12/47E, MSN 1001 and up: Pilatus Powerplant
Mounting Frame, Removal/Installation, Date module/Technical
publication 12-B-71-00-05-00A-920A-A, dated October 4, 2010, found
in Pilatus Model type--PC-12/47E MSN-1001-UP Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM), Document No. 02300, 12-B-AM-00-00-00-I.
    (6) If an EMF has an indication with an echo of 40 percent or
more during the ultrasonic inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)
of this AD, you may replace the EMF with a serviceable EMF in lieu
of the visual or eddy current inspections required in paragraph
(f)(3)(i) of this AD. For replacement of the EMF, follow the
instructions in the service information listed in paragraph (f)(5)
of this AD, including all subparagraphs as applicable.
    (7) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an EMF
P/N 5<IP_ADDRESS> unless it has been determined to be a serviceable
EMF as specified in paragraph (f)(4) of this AD.
    (8) Airplanes with an MSN of 1556 or higher are not affected by
this AD provided that the EMF has not been replaced since its
manufacture. A review of the maintenance records, Airworthiness
Approval Tag (FAA Form 8130-3), or other positive form of parts
identification such as a shipping ticket, invoice, or direct ship
authority letter, can be used to determine the serial number of the
EMF.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(h) Related Information

    (1) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.
2016-0081, dated April 25, 2016, for related information pertaining
to this AD.
    (2) You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2016-7048. For service information related to this AD, contact
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Support PC-12, CH-6371 Stans,
Switzerland; phone: +41 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 41 619 73 11; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: www.pilatus-
aircraft.com.
    (3) You may review this referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 3, 2016.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-13854 Filed 6-10-16; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
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UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN

Sunshine Act; Meeting

TIME AND DATE: September 13, 2022, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern
time.

PLACE: This meeting will be accessible via conference call and via Zoom
Meeting and Screenshare. Any interested person may call (i) 1-929-205-
6099 (US Toll) or 1-669-900-6833 (US Toll) or (ii) 1-877-853-5247 (US
Toll Free) or 1-888-788-0099 (US Toll Free), Meeting ID: 987 2483 0316,
to listen and participate in this meeting. The website to participate
via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare is https://kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqde2grTspG9LUvr49_ACw9PebLM18Twrw.

STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Finance
Subcommittee (the ``Subcommittee'') will continue its work in
developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and
Agreement. The subject matter of this meeting will include:

Proposed Agenda

I. Call to Order--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair will welcome attendees, call the
meeting to order, call roll for the Finance Subcommittee, confirm
whether a quorum is present, and facilitate self-introductions.

II. Verification of Meeting Notice--UCR Executive Director

    The UCR Executive Director will verify the publication of the
meeting notice on the UCR website and distribution to the UCR contact
list via email followed by the subsequent publication of the notice in
the Federal Register.

III. Review and Approval of Finance Subcommittee Agenda and Setting of
Ground Rules--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair

    For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
    The agenda will be reviewed and the UCR Finance Subcommittee will
consider adoption.
Ground Rules
    [rtarr8] Subcommittee action only to be taken in designated areas
on the agenda.

IV. Review and Approval of Minutes From the July 19, 2022 Meeting--UCR
Finance Subcommittee Chair

For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action

    Draft minutes from the July 19, 2022 UCR Finance Subcommittee
meeting conducted in San Diego, CA will be reviewed. The UCR Finance
Subcommittee will consider action to approve.

V. Review 2024 and 2025 Fee Recommendation Approved by the UCR Board of
Directors--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager will
update the UCR Finance Subcommittee regarding the 2024 and 2025 fee
change recommendation that was authorized on August 11, 2022 by the UCR
Board of Directors.

VI. Development of Active Cash Management System--UCR Finance
Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager will
lead a discussion on developing a policy that will result in an
enhanced cash management and investment strategy designed to increase
the interest income that is earned on both administrative reserve funds
and excess fees held in the UCR Depository.

VII. Maturing Certificate of Deposit on November 12, 2022--UCR Finance
Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager

For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and the UCR Depository Manager
will discuss the status of a certificate of deposit held at the Bank of
North Dakota in the amount of $2,650,000.00 that will mature on
November 12, 2022. The UCR Finance Subcommittee may take action to
recommend to the UCR Board of Directors an appropriate re-investment of
such funds.

VIII. Investment of Excess Fees Held by the Depository--UCR Finance
Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager

For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and the UCR Depository Manager
will discuss the status of excess fees held by the UCR Depository and
potential investment opportunities for the Finance Subcommittee's
consideration. The UCR Finance Subcommittee may take action to
recommend to the UCR Board of Directors an appropriate investment of
the excess fees.

IX. Transactional Authorizations at the Bank of North Dakota--UCR
Finance Subcommittee Chair

For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action

    The Bank of North Dakota, a long-time partner with UCR, is
requiring renewed authorizations to transact banking matters. A
discussion will be led by the UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair to direct
appropriate authority for transacting business. The Finance
Subcommittee may take action to recommend to the UCR Board of Directors
appropriate signatories (Board Members, Subcommittee Members and/or the
UCR Executive Director) to authorize banking transactions.

X. Review of 2022 Administrative Expenses--UCR Depository Manager

    The UCR Depository Manager will review the expenditures of the UCR
Plan for the first 8 months ended August 31, 2022 with the Finance
Subcommittee. A forecast for the remainder of 2022 and consequently the
full-year will also be presented.

XI. Preview of the 2023 Administrative Expense Budget--UCR Depository
Manager

    The UCR Depository Manager will provide a preview of the 2023
administrative expense budget to the Finance Subcommittee.

XII. Finance Subcommittee Meetings in 2023--UCR Finance Subcommittee
Chair and UCR Executive Director

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Executive Director will
discuss tentative plans for Finance Subcommittee meetings virtually and
in-person during calendar year 2023.

XIII. Other Business--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items
Finance Subcommittee members would like to discuss.

XIV. Adjourn--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair

    The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting.
    The agenda will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time,
September 2, 2022 at: https://plan.ucr.gov.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Elizabeth Leaman, Chair, Unified
Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
[email protected].

Alex B. Leath,
Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan.
[FR Doc. 2022-19249 Filed 9-1-22; 11:15 am]
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP15-1218-000]

Central New York Oil and Gas Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Petition
for Declaratory Order

    Take notice that on August 27, 2015, pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207(a)(2) (2014), Central New York
Oil And Gas Company, L.L.C. (CNYOG) filed a petition for a declaratory
order seeking an order authorizing CNYOG to provide interruptible park
and loan services at market-based rates, consistent with CNYOG's
current market-based rate authorization applicable to all of its
existing firm and interruptible storage services and interruptible
wheeling services furnished through the Stagecoach Storage Facility,
all as more fully explained in the petition.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or

protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a
motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on
the Petitioner.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on September 28, 2015.

    Dated: September 15, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0015; FRL-10013-17-OMS]

Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Comment Request; Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program
(Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted
an information collection request (ICR),

Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (EPA ICR Number 1391.12, OMB
Control Number 2040-0118) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently
approved through September 30, 2020. Public comments were previously
requested via the Federal Register on January 13, 2020, during a 60-day
comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public
comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given in this renewal
notice, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 31, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to EPA, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-
HQ-OW-2006-0369, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred
method), by email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by mail to: EPA Docket
Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. EPA's policy is that all
comments received will be included in the public docket without change
including any personal information provided, unless the comment
includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI), or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Submit written comments and recommendations to
OMB for the proposed information collection within 30 days of
publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find
this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under
30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search
function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Mylin, Water Infrastructure
Division, Office of Wastewater Management, 4204M, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in
detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available
in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: The Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) were
established by the 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) as a
financial assistance program for a wide range of wastewater
infrastructure and other water quality projects. The 1987 amendments
added Title VI to the CWA, enabling EPA to provide grants to all 50
states and Puerto Rico to capitalize CWSRFs. The CWSRFs can provide
loans and other forms of assistance for a wide array of projects,
including construction of wastewater treatments facilities, green
infrastructure projects, agricultural best management practices, and
water and energy efficiency improvements. In 2014, Title VI of the CWA
was amended by the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA).
Additional information about the CWSRFs is available at http://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/learn-about-clean-water-state-revolving-fund-cwsrf.
    Capitalization Grant Agreement/Intended Use Plan--The
Capitalization Grant Agreement is the principal instrument by which a
CWSRF commits to manage its revolving fund program in conformity with
the requirements of the Clean Water Act. The grant agreement contains
or incorporates by reference the intended use plan, application
materials and CWSRF administrative budget, required certifications, and
other documentation required by EPA. The intended use plan describes
how a CWSRF program intends to use its funds for the upcoming year to
meet the CWA objectives.
    Annual Report--The annual report indicates how the CWSRF has met
its goals and objectives of the previous state fiscal year as stated in
the grant agreement and, more specifically, in the intended use plan.
The report provides information on loan recipients, loan amounts, loan
terms, project categories of eligible costs, and similar data on other
forms of assistance.
    Annual Audit--The CWA requires a CWSRF to undergo an annual audit.
Though an audit conducted under the Single Audit Act meets this
requirement, EPA still recommends that a CWSRF also undergo a separate
independent audit as a best management practice. The audit must contain
an opinion on the financial condition of the CWSRF program, a report on
its internal controls, and a report on compliance with applicable laws
and the CWA.
    Clean Water National Information Management System (CWNIMS) and
CWSRF Benefits Reporting (CBR)--States must enter financial data,
including project disbursements, into the CWNIMS database on an annual
basis. This publicly available information is used by EPA to assess
compliance with the CWSRFs' mandate to use all funds in an
``expeditious and timely'' manner and achieve the objectives of the
CWA.
    Public Awareness Policy--Per EPA Grants Policy Issuance (GPI) 14-
02: Enhancing Public Awareness of EPA Assistance Agreements, CWSRF
borrowers must publicize EPA's involvement in project funding only up
to the funding amount in each year's capitalization grant.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: State environmental departments,
and/or finance agencies responsible for operating the CWSRFs and
eligible CWSRF borrowers.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a
benefit per Title VI of CWA as amended by WRRDA.
    Estimated number of respondents: 51 state environmental departments
and/or finance agencies (per year); 320 eligible CWSRF borrowers (per
year).
    Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., quarterly,
semi-annually and annually).
    Total estimated burden: 57,230 hours (per year). Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $6,013,420 (per year), includes $2,928,100
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is a decrease of 530,156 hours (per
year) in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR
currently approved by OMB. This large reduction is in response to
additional OMB guidance recommending that the burden associated with
the CWSRF applications be removed as part of this ICR renewal since
(1): States have a significant degree of discretion in what information
they solicit through the CWSRF applications and (2): CWSRF applications
are not subject to EPA approval.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 2020-16590 Filed 7-30-20; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 110 (Monday, June 9, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32883-32886]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0271; Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Modification and Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; Western United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify three RNAV Q-routes and
establish five Q-routes originating in Oakland Air Route Traffic
Control Center's (ARTCC) airspace. The routes would promote operational
efficiencies for users and provide connectivity to current and proposed
RNAV en route and terminal procedures.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-
0271 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2014-0271 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-0271 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16.''
The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at
the office of the Western Service Center, Operations Support Group,
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Ave. SW., Renton, WA 98057.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to modify 3 Q-routes and establish 5 RNAV
Q-routes originating in the Oakland ARTCC airspace. The routes would
run generally west-east, connecting the San Francisco and Los Angeles
terminal areas with destinations to the east. The modified routes would
connect to new Standard Instrument Departure (SID) and Standard
Terminal Arrival (STAR) procedures as designed in the Northern
California (NorCal) Metroplex. The proposed routes would provide
options to traverse or circumnavigate the restricted area R-2508
complex. The proposed routes are described below.
    Q-120: Q-120 extends between the Sacramento, CA, VORTAC (SAC) and
the Redwood Falls, MN, VOR/DME (RWF). The proposed modification would
remove the SAC VORTAC at the west end of the route and replace it with
the new ORRCA waypoint (WP). Additional WPs would be added along the
route. On the east end, the RWF VOR/DME would be removed from the route
and a new endpoint would be established using the existing UFFDA WP,
MN. The UFFDA WP is located approximately 41 nautical miles (NM) west
of the RWF VOR/DME, thereby shortening the length of Q-120 by that
distance.
    Q-128: Q-128 extends between the Linden, CA, VORTAC (LIN) and the
Memphis, TN, VORTAC (MEM). The proposed modifications would remove the
LIN VORTAC from route and replaced with the new SYRAH, CA, WP. The
SYRAH WP would be located approximately 7 NM southwest of the LIN
VORTAC. The Bartlesville, OK, VOR/DME (BVO) would be removed from the
route and replaced with the VEGUC, OK, WP (approximately 12 NM
southeast of the BVO) VOR/DME. The Razorback, AR, VORTAC (RZC) would
also be removed from the route and replaced by the NOBBY, AR, WP. The
NOBBY WP is approximately 1 NM northeast of RZC VORTAC. The MEM VORTAC
would be removed from the route and replaced by the MUDHO, MS, WP
(approximately 7 NM southwest of the MEM VORTAC). From the MUDHO WP, Q-
128 would be extended by approximately 160 NM to the southeast
terminating at the new east end JILLS, AL, WP. The JILLS WP would be
located approximately 11 NM northwest of the Crimson, AL, VORTAC (LDK).
    Q130: Q130 extends between the LIN VORTAC and the Panhandle, TX,
VORTAC (PNH). The proposed modifications would remove the LIN VORTAC
from route and replace it with the new SYRAH, CA, WP. The Rattlesnake,
NM, VORTAC (RSK) would also be replaced by the new HASSL, UT, WP; and
the existing TAHIB, UT, WP, would be inserted between the ROCCY, UT, WP
and the DIXAN, NM, WP. The PNH VORTAC would remain as the eastern
endpoint of Q-130.
    The proposed changes to Q-120, Q-128, and Q-130 are intended to
support Performance Based Navigation procedures into or out of terminal
areas and to reduce the reliance on ground-based navigation aids by
replacing some facilities in the route descriptions with GPS waypoints.
    The following new routes are proposed:
    Q-158: Q-158 would extend from a new NTELL, CA, WP (to be located
west of restricted area R-2508, near the Clovis, CA, VORTAC (CZQ),
transiting through the northern part of R-2508, and the new JEDNA, NV,
WP (northwest of Las Vegas, NV).
    Q-160: Q-160 would begin at the new SHVVR, CA, WP, then transit
through the northern part of R-2508, and end at the existing BIKKR, CA,
WP, where it would link to Q-158.
    Q-162: Q-162 would extend between the NTELL WP and the MYCAL, NV,
WP. From NTELL, Q-162 would circumnavigate around the north end of R-
2508 through the existing CABAB, CA, WP and the KENNO, NV, WP, then
turn southeastward through the gap between restricted areas R-2508 and
R-4807A/R-4808N, to the MYCAL WP, where it would link to Q-158.
    Q-164: Q-164 would extend between the NTELL, CA, WP and the
existing ROCCY, UT, WP. Q-164 would provide east- and west-bound
routing north of the R-2508 and R-4807/R-4808 complexes.
    Q-166: Q-166 would begin at the VIKSN, CA, WP, then transit through
the northeast corner of R-2508, to end at the BIKKR, CA, WP. Q-166
would connect with Q-162 at the VIKSN WP and with Q-158 and Q-160 at
the BIKKR WP.
    It should be noted that the proposed routes that would transit
through R-2508 (i.e., Q-158, Q-160 and Q-166) would only be available
during times when the restricted airspace has been released to the FAA
for joint use in accordance with a joint use agreement.
    The FAA is proposing this action to promote user operational
efficiencies and to provide connectivity to current and proposed RNAV
en route and terminal procedures.
    High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes
listed in this document would be subsequently published in the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT)
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the

efficient use of airspace. This proposed regulation is within the scope
of that authority as it would modify the route structure as required to
enhance the safe and efficient flow of air traffic in the western
United States.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

0
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

     Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9X, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, Dated August 7,
2013, and effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

Q120 ORRCA, CA to UFFDA, MN [Amended]
ORRCA, CA              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]26'37'' N., long. 121[deg]33'06'' W.)
MENSE, NV              WP                    (Lat. 39[deg]53'32'' N., long. 119[deg]05'50'' W.)
ZORUN, NV              WP                    (Lat. 39[deg]59'00'' N., long. 118[deg]55'00'' W.)
GALLI, NV              WP                    (Lat. 40[deg]19'10'' N., long. 118[deg]07'18'' W.)
JAJAY, NV              WP                    (Lat. 40[deg]44'03'' N., long. 116[deg]49'33'' W.)
LIITL, NV              WP                    (Lat. 41[deg]21'36'' N., long. 114[deg]44'31'' W.)
PROXI, UT              WP                    (Lat. 41[deg]58'21'' N., long. 112[deg]31'34'' W.)
Big Piney, WY          (BPI) VOR/DME         (Lat. 42[deg]34'46'' N., long. 110[deg]06'33'' W.)
JUGIV, WY              WP                    (Lat. 42[deg]57'44'' N., long. 108[deg]08'43'' W.)
HIKOX, WY              WP                    (Lat. 43[deg]12'16'' N., long. 106[deg]52'19'' W.)
JASTI, SD              WP                    (Lat. 44[deg]01'24'' N., long. 101[deg]26'26'' W.)
UFFDA, MN              WP                    (Lat. 44[deg]29'46'' N., long. 96[deg]05'25'' W.)

Q128 SYRAH, CA to JILLS, AL [Amended]
SYRAH, CA              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]59'28'' N., long. 121[deg]06'11'' W.)
JSICA, NV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]31'14'' N., long. 117[deg]17'13'' W.)
TABLL, UT              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]39'56'' N., long. 113[deg]10'35'' W.)
EDLES, UT              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]40'40'' N., long. 109[deg]56'27'' W.)
FLOOD, CO              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]20'24'' N., long. 105[deg]05'38'' W.)
ZAROS, CO              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]59'22'' N., long. 102[deg]20'22'' W.)
VEGUC, OK              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]48'52'' N., long. 96[deg]00'45'' W.)
NOBBY, AR              FIX                   (Lat. 36[deg]15'13'' N., long. 94[deg]06'27'' W.)
ECIGE, AR              WP                    (Lat. 35[deg]33'53'' N., long. 91[deg]54'08'' W.)
MUDHO, MS              WP                    (Lat. 34[deg]56'30'' N., long. 90[deg]06'26'' W.)
JILLS, AL              WP                    (Lat. 33[deg]19'27'' N., long. 87[deg]44'47'' W.)

Q130 SYRAH, CA to Panhandle, TX (PNH) [Amended]
SYRAH, CA              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]59'28'' N., long. 121[deg]06'11'' W.)
JSICA, NV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]31'14'' N., long. 117[deg]17'13'' W.)
REANA, NV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]24'00'' N., long. 114[deg]20'00'' W.)
ROCCY, UT              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]49'42'' N., long. 112[deg]00'00'' W.)
HASSL, UT              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]34'12'' N., long. 110[deg]53'01'' W.)
TAHIB, UT              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]03'15'' N., long. 108[deg]47'44'' W.)
DIXAN, NM              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]16'51'' N., long. 105[deg]57'20'' W.)
MIRME, NM              WP                    (Lat. 35[deg]47'01'' N., long. 103[deg]50'32'' W.)
Panhandle, TX          (PNH) VORTAC          (Lat. 35[deg]14'06'' N., long. 101[deg]41'57'' W.)

Q158 NTELL, CA TO JEDNA, NV [New]
NTELL, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]53'59'' N., long. 119[deg]53'22'' W.)
PPARK, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]46'49'' N., long. 118[deg]38'49'' W.)
TRTIS, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]36'37'' N., long. 117[deg]06'57'' W.)
BIKKR, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]34'00'' N., long. 116[deg]45'00'' W.)
MYCAL, NV              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]27'37'' N., long. 116[deg]15'51'' W.)
JEDNA, NV              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]19'24'' N., long. 115[deg]39'22'' W.)

Q160 SHVVR, CA TO BIKKR, CA [New]
SHVVR, CA              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]14'24'' N., long. 119[deg]48'49'' W.)
FAANG, CA              INT                   (Lat. 37[deg]00'00'' N., long. 118[deg]35'03'' W.)
RIVVO, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]39'10'' N., long. 117[deg]06'15'' W.)
BIKKR, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]34'00'' N., long. 116[deg]45'00'' W.)

Q162 NTELL, CA TO MYCAL, NV [New]
NTELL, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]53'59'' N., long. 119[deg]53'22'' W.)
CABAB, CA              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]16'36'' N., long. 118[deg]43'12'' W.)
VIKSN, CA              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]21'03'' N., long. 117[deg]53'36'' W.)
KENNO, NV              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]17'53'' N., long. 117[deg]18'37'' W.)

ESSAA, NV              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]04'05'' N., long. 116[deg]55'59'' W.)
TUMBE, NV              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]48'20'' N., long. 116[deg]40'03'' W.)
MYCAL, NV              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]27'37'' N., long. 116[deg]15'51'' W.)

Q164 NTELL, CA TO ROCCY, UT [New]
NTELL, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]53'59'' N., long. 119[deg]53'22.21'' W.)
CABAB, CA              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]16'36'' N., long. 118[deg]43'12'' W.)
KICHI, NV              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]58'00'' N., long. 117[deg]11'00'' W.)
KATTS, NV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]20'00'' N., long. 116[deg]20'00'' W.)
KITTN, NV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]19'44'' N., long. 114[deg]57'41'' W.)
ROCCY, UT              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]49'42'' N., long. 112[deg]00'00'' W.)

Q166 VIKSN, CA TO BIKKR, CA [New]
VIKSN, CA              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]21'03'' N., long. 117[deg]53'36'' W.)
UHILL, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]53'48'' N., long. 117[deg]13'36'' W.)
BIKKR, CA              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]34'00'' N., long. 116[deg]45'00'' W.)

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-13373 Filed 6-6-14; 8:45 am]
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP03-36-025]

Dauphin Island Gathering Partners; Notice of Negotiated Rates

February 6, 2007.
    Take notice that on January 26, 2007, Dauphin Island Gathering
Partners (Dauphin Island) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas
Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Thirty-First Revised Tariff Sheet
No. 9, to become effective February 26, 2007.
    Dauphin Island states that this tariff sheet reflects changes to
its statement of negotiated rates tariff sheets.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
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Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on
or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to
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    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
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    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0685; Project Identifier AD-2021-00432-T]
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: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2020-21-17, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757
airplanes. AD 2020-21-17 requires repetitive inspections for skin
cracking and shim migration at the upper link drag fittings, diagonal
brace cracking, and fastener looseness; and applicable on-condition
actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-21-17, a determination has been
made that the compliance times for certain groups are not adequate.
This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2020-21-17 with
reduced compliance times for certain airplane groups. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 25,
2021.

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 https://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 NPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0685.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0685; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Truong, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: 562-627-
5210; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0685; Project Identifier
AD-2021-00432-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to David
Truong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-
627-5224; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The FAA issued AD 2020-21-17, Amendment 39-21290 (85 FR 79418,
December 10, 2020) (AD 2020-21-17), for all The Boeing Company Model
757 airplanes. AD 2020-21-17 was prompted by reports of bolt rotation
in the engine drag fitting joint and fastener heads; an inspection of
the fastener holes revealed that cracks were found in the skin, and
certain inspections revealed multiple cracks found in the drag fitting
at fastener holes. AD 2020-21-17 requires repetitive inspections for
skin cracking and shim migration at the upper link drag fittings,
diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness; and applicable on-
condition actions. The agency issued AD 2020-21-17 to address cracking
in the wing upper skin and forward drag fittings, which could lead to a
compromised upper link and reduced structural integrity of the engine
strut.

Actions Since AD 2020-21-17 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2020-21-17, a determination has been made
that the compliance times for group 3 and 4 airplanes are not adequate.
An operator reported that during performance of the inspections
required by AD 2020-21-17, the wing upper skin panel was found cracked
at hole #2. The airplane had 19,432 total flight cycles and was a group
3 airplane (Model 757-200 airplane with Rolls-Royce engines and non-
cold worked skin). Therefore, because of similar airplane

configurations, the compliance times for group 3 and 4 airplanes have
been reduced to maintain structural integrity of the airplane.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021. This service information specifies
procedures for repetitive general visual and detailed inspections for
loose fasteners, skin cracking, and shim migration at the upper link
drag fittings, and for cracking in the diagonal brace and diagonal
brace fittings; repetitive open-hole high frequency eddy current
inspections for cracking of the fastener holes and loose bolt holes;
and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include
installing the upper link and upper link pins; replacing drag fittings;
installing bolts, washers, and nuts; performing a torque check of
fasteners on the affected shims; trimming affected shims and applying
chemical conversion coating on the shims, fillet seal, and drag
fittings; and repairing cracks, migrated shims, mistorqued bolts, and
loose fasteners.
    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.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    Although this proposed AD does not explicitly restate the
requirements of AD 2020-21-17, this proposed AD would retain all of the
requirements of AD 2020-21-17. Those requirements are referenced in the
service information identified previously, which, in turn, is
referenced in paragraph (g) of this proposed AD. This proposed AD would
reduce the compliance times for certain airplanes. This proposed AD
would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information already described, except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
    For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this
service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0685.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 450 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                     Labor cost          Parts cost     Cost per product        operators
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Repetitive HFEC inspections....  85 work-hours x $85 per              $0  $7,225 per          $3,251,250 per
                                  hour = $7,225 per                        inspection cycle.   inspection cycle.
                                  inspection cycle.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the 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.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA has 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 that the proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-21-17, Amendment 39-21290
(85 FR 79418, December 10, 2020), and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2021-0685; Project Identifier AD-
2021-00432-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by October 25, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2020-21-17, Amendment 39-21290 (85 FR 79418,
December 10, 2020) (AD 2020-21-17).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF,
-200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of bolt rotation in the engine
drag fitting joint and fastener heads and cracks found in the skin
of the fastener holes, and the need to reduce the compliance time
for certain groups. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking
in the wing upper skin and forward drag fittings, which could lead
to a compromised upper link and reduced structural integrity of the
engine strut, and possible separation of a strut and engine from the
airplane during flight.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) New Required Actions

    Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision 2, dated March
1, 2021, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757-57A0073, Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021, which is referred to
in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision 2,
dated March 1, 2021.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021 uses the phrase ``the Original Issue
date of Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,'' this AD requires
using September 10, 2018 (the effective date of AD 2018-16-05,
Amendment 39-19345 (83 FR 38250, August 6, 2018)).
    (2) Where the ``Effectivity'' paragraph and the Condition and
Compliance Time columns of the tables in the ``Compliance''
paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021, uses the phrase ``the Revision 1
date of Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB date of this service
bulletin,'' this AD requires using January 14, 2021 (the effective
date of AD 2020-21-17).
    (3) Where the ``Effectivity'' paragraph and the Condition and
Compliance Time columns of the tables in the ``Compliance''
paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021, uses the phrase ``the Revision 2
date of Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,'' this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
    (4) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,
Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021, specifies contacting Boeing for
repair instructions: This AD requires doing the repair using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, except for the open-hole high frequency
eddy current inspections at fastener locations 11-18, if those
actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, dated July 14,
2017.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
757-57A0073 RB, Revision 1, dated August 1, 2019. This service
information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in Related Information. 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 responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los
Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2020-21-17 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
757-57A0073 RB, Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021, that are required
by paragraph (g) of this AD.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact David Truong,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5224; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on August 12, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-19460 Filed 9-8-21; 8:45 am]
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