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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0406; FRL-9473-8]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; North Dakota;
Regional Haze State Implementation Plan; Federal Implementation Plan
for Interstate Transport of Pollution Affecting Visibility and Regional
Haze; Correction of Public Hearing

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; Correction of Public Hearing.

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SUMMARY: EPA is changing the public hearing arrangements for our
proposed action on North Dakota's State Implementation Plans (SIPs)
addressing regional haze and the interstate transport of pollutants
that interfere with programs to protect visibility in other states. We
are making this change in response to a letter that the Governor of
North Dakota submitted on September 9, 2011.

DATES: Public hearings will be held October 13-14, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The public hearings will be held at the North Dakota
Department of Health, Environmental Training Center, 2639 East Main
Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58506.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gail Fallon, EPA Region 8, Mailcode
8P-AR, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO, 80202-1129,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 21, 2011 we published a
proposed rule partially approving and partially disapproving a revision
to the North Dakota SIP addressing regional haze and disapproving a
revision to the North Dakota SIP for interstate transport of pollutants
that interfere with programs to protect visibility in other states. See
76 FR 58570. To accommodate the Governor of North Dakota's request
submitted in a letter dated September 9, 2011 for additional hearing
time, we have changed the location to the North Dakota Department of
Health's Environmental Training Center, 2639 East Main Avenue,
Bismarck, ND 58506. We have changed the schedule to provide four
different hearing sessions. Public hearings will now be held on
Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., and again from 7
p.m. until 9 p.m. A second day of public hearings will be held on
Friday, October 14, 2011 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., and again from 1
p.m. until 5 p.m.
    The public hearings will provide interested parties the opportunity
to present information and opinions to EPA concerning our proposal.
Interested parties may also submit written comments, as discussed in
the proposal. Written statements and supporting information submitted
during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as
any oral comments and supporting information presented at the public
hearings. We will not respond to comments during the public hearings.
When we publish our final action, we will provide written responses to
all oral and written comments received on our proposal.
    At the public hearings, the hearing officer may limit the time
available for each commenter to address the proposal to 5 minutes or
less if the hearing officer determines it to be appropriate. The
limitation is to ensure that everyone who wants to make a comment has
the opportunity to do so. We will not be providing equipment for
commenters to show overhead slides or make computerized slide
presentations. Any person may provide written or oral comments and data
pertaining to our proposal at the public hearings. Verbatim
transcripts, in English, of the hearings and written statements will be
included in the rulemaking docket.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

    Dated: September 23, 2011.
James B. Martin,
Regional Administrator, Region 8.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[FEMA-3291-EM]

Mississippi; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Mississippi (FEMA-3291-EM), dated August 30, 2008, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: September 2, 2008.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Mississippi is hereby amended to include the following
areas among those areas for which the President declared an emergency
on August 30, 2008:

    Jackson, Hancock, and Harrison Counties for debris removal
(Category A) under the

Public Assistance program (already designated for emergency
protective measures (Category B), including direct Federal
assistance, under the Public Assistance program.

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

R. David Paulison,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-86035; File No. SR-BOX-2019-18]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend BOX Rule
IM-5050-1 Allow $1 Strike Price Intervals Above $200 on Options on the
QQQ and IWM Exchange-Traded Funds

June 5, 2019.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on May 30, 2019, BOX Exchange LLC (the ``Exchange'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the
proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items
have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposal as
a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend BOX Rule IM-5050-1 (Strike Price
Intervals) to allow for $1 strike prices above $200 on additional
options on Units of certain exchange-traded fund (``ETF'') products.
The text of the proposed rule change is available from the principal
office of the Exchange, at the Commission's Public Reference Room and
also on the Exchange's internet website at http://boxoptions.com.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization
included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the
proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the
proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at
the places specified in Item IV below. The self-regulatory organization
has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the
most significant aspects of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend BOX Rule IM-5050-1 to allow for $1
strike prices above $200 on additional options on Units of certain
exchange-traded fund (``ETF'') products. This is a competitive filing
that is based on a proposal recently submitted by Cboe Exchange, Inc.
(``Cboe'') and approved by the Commission.\5\
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    Currently, IM-5050-1(b) to Rule 5050 allows for the interval
between strike prices of series of options on Units of SPY, IVV, and
DIA to be $1 or greater where the strike price is greater than $200.
Under IM-5050-1(b), for all other series of options on Exchange Traded
Fund Shares that satisfy the criteria set forth in Rule 5020(h), the
interval of strike prices may be $1 or greater where the strike price
is $200 or less or $5 or greater where the strike price is over $200.
The Exchange now proposes to modify the interval setting regime to
allow $1 strike price intervals where the strike price is above $200
for IWM and QQQ options. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule
change would make QQQ and IWM options easier for investors and traders
to use and more tailored to their investment needs.
    The QQQ and IWM are designed to provide investors different ways to
efficiently gain exposure to the equity markets and execute risk
management, hedging, asset allocation and income generation strategies.
The QQQ is a Unit investment trust designed to closely track the price
and performance of a the Nasdaq-100 Index (``NDX''), which represents
the largest and most active non-financial domestic and international
issues listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market based on market
capitalization. Likewise, the IWM is an index ETF designed to closely
track the price and performance of the Russell 2000 Index (``RUT''),
which represents the small capitalization sector of the U.S. equity
market. In general, QQQ and

IWM options provide investors with the benefit of trading broader
markets in a manageably sized contract.
    The value of QQQ is designed to approximate 1/40 the value of the
underlying NDX. For example, if the NDX price level is 1400, QQQ strike
prices generally would be expected to be priced around $35. The value
of IWM is designed to approximate 1/10 the value of the underlying RUT.
In the past year, the NDX has climbed above a price level of 7500, and
the RUT climbed to a price level of approximately 1700 (both prior to
the December 2018 market-wide decline). As the value of the underlying
ETF (and the index the ETF tracks) and resulting strike prices for each
option continues to appreciate, market participants have requested the
listing of additional strike prices ($1 increments) in QQQ and IWM
options above $200. The QQQ is among the most actively traded ETFs on
the market. It is widely quoted as an indicator of technology stock
prices and investor confidence in the technology and telecommunication
market spaces, a significant indicator of overall economic health.
Similarly, IWM is among the most actively traded ETFs on the market and
provides investors with an investment tool to gain exposure to small
U.S. public companies. Industry-wide trade volume in QQQ more than
doubled from 2017 to 2018. As a result, QQQ options and IWM options
have grown to become two of the largest options contracts in terms of
trading volume. Investors use these products to diversify their
portfolios and benefit from market trends.
    Accordingly, the Exchange believes that offering a wider base of
QQQ and IWM options affords traders and investors important hedging and
trading opportunities, particularly in the midst of current price
trends. The Exchange believes that not having the proposed $1 strike
price intervals above $200 in QQQ and IWM significantly constricts
investors' hedging and trading possibilities. The Exchange therefore
believes that by having smaller strike intervals in QQQ and IWM,
investors would have more efficient hedging and trading opportunities
due to the lower $1 interval ascension. The proposed $1 intervals above
the $200 strike price will result in having at-the-money series based
upon the underlying ETFs moving less than 1%. The Exchange believes
that the proposed strike setting regime is in line with the slower
movements of broad-based indices. Considering the fact that $1
intervals already exist below the $200 price point and that both QQQ
and IWM have consistently inclined in price toward the $200 level, the
Exchange believes that continuing to maintain the current $200 level
(above which intervals increase 500% to $5), may have a negative effect
on investing, trading and hedging opportunities, and volume. The
Exchange believes that the investing, trading, and hedging
opportunities available with QQQ and IWM options far outweighs any
potential negative impact of allowing QQQ and IWM options to trade in
more finely tailored intervals above the $200 price point.
    The proposed strike setting regime would permit strikes to be set
to more closely reflect the increasing values in the underlying indices
and allow investors and traders to roll open positions from a lower
strike to a higher strike in conjunction with the price movements of
the underlying ETFs. Under the current rule, where the next higher
available series would be $5 away above a $200 strike price, the
ability to roll such positions is effectively negated. Accordingly, to
move a position from a $200 strike to a $205 strike under the current
rule, an investor would need for the underlying product to move 2.5%,
and would not be able to execute a roll up until such a large movement
occurred. As stated, the NDX and RUT have experienced continued, steady
growth. The Exchange believes that with the proposed rule change, the
investor would be in a significantly safer position of being able to
roll his open options position from a $200 to a $201 strike price,
which is only a 0.5% move for the underlying. As a result, the proposed
rule change will allow the Exchange to better respond to customer
demand for QQQ and IWM strike prices more precisely aligned with the
smaller, longer-term incremental increases in respective underlying
ETFs. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change, like the
other strike price programs currently offered by the Exchange, will
benefit investors by providing investors the flexibility to more
closely tailor their investment and hedging decisions using QQQ and IWM
options. Moreover, by allowing series of QQQ and IWM options to be
listed in $1 intervals between strike prices over $200, the proposal
will moderately augment the potential total number of options series
available on the Exchange. However, the Exchange believes it and the
Options Price Reporting Authority (``OPRA'') have the necessary systems
capacity to handle any potential additional traffic associated with
this proposed rule change. The Exchange also believes that Participants
will not have a capacity issue due to the proposed rule change. In
addition, the Exchange represents that it does not believe that this
expansion will cause fragmentation of liquidity, but rather, believes
that finer strike intervals will serve to increase liquidity available
as well as price efficiency by providing more trading opportunities for
all market participants.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the
requirements of Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\6\ in general, and Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\7\ in
particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and
manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with
persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, to remove
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and
a national market system, and, in general to protect investors and the
public interest.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    In particular, the proposed rule change to IM-5050-1(b) will allow
investors to more easily use QQQ and IWM options. Moreover, the
proposed rule change would allow investors to better trade and hedge
positions in QQQ and IWM options where the strike price is greater than
$200, and ensure that investors in both options are not at a
disadvantage simply because of the strike price.
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 6(b)(1) of the Act, which provides that the Exchange be
organized and have the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes of
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, and the rules of the
Exchange. The rule change proposal allows the Exchange to respond to
customer demand to allow QQQ and IWM options to trade in $1 intervals
above a $200 strike price. The Exchange does not believe that the
proposed rule would create additional capacity issues or affect market
functionality.
    As noted above, ETF options trade in wider $5 intervals above a
$200 strike price, whereby options at or below a $200 strike price
trade in $1 intervals. This creates a situation where contracts on the
same option class effectively may not be able to execute certain
strategies such as, for example, rolling to a higher strike price,
simply because of the $200 strike price above which options intervals
increase by 500%. This proposal remedies the situation by

establishing an exception to the current ETF interval regime for QQQ
and IWM options to allow such options to trade in $1 or greater
intervals at all strike prices.
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change, like other
strike price programs currently offered by the Exchange, will benefit
investors by giving them increased flexibility to more closely tailor
their investment and hedging decisions. Moreover, the proposed rule
change is consistent with changes adopted by Cboe.\8\
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    With regard to the impact of this proposal on system capacity, the
Exchange believes it and OPRA have the necessary systems capacity to
handle any potential additional traffic associated with this proposed
rule change. The Exchange believes that its Participants will not have
a capacity issue as a result of this proposal.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Rather, the Exchange believes
that the proposed rule change will result in additional investment
options and opportunities to achieve the investment and trading
objectives of market participants seeking efficient trading and hedging
vehicles, to the benefit of investors, market participants, and the
marketplace in general. Specifically, the Exchange believes that QQQ
and IWM options investors and traders will significantly benefit from
the availability of finer strike price intervals above a $200 price
point. In addition, the interval setting regime the Exchange proposes
to apply to QQQ and IWM options is currently applied to SPY, IVV, and
DIA options, which are similarly popular and widely traded ETF products
and track indexes at similarly high price levels. Thus, the proposed
strike setting regime for QQQ and IWM options will allow options on the
most actively traded ETFs with index levels at corresponding price
levels to trade pursuant to the same strike setting regime. This will
permit investors to employ similar investment and hedging strategies
for each of these options.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange has neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i)
Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \9\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\10\
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along
with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
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    A proposed rule change filed pursuant to Rule 19b-4(f)(6) under the
Act \11\ normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date
of its filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \12\ permits the
Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent
with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange
has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay so
that the proposed rule change may become operative upon filing. The
Exchange asserts that waiving the operative delay would be consistent
with the protection of investors and the public interest because the
proposed rule change would ensure fair competition among the exchanges
(because the proposed rule change is modelled after a rule of another
exchange, and allow more investors to immediately start trading options
on QQQ and IWM at the proposed strike price intervals. The Commission
believes that the proposal raises no new or substantive issues and that
waiver of the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection
of investors and the public interest. The Commission hereby waives the
operative delay and designates the proposed rule change operative upon
filing.\13\
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    \12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii).
    \13\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission also has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission will institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-BOX-2019-18 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BOX-2019-18. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal

office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without
change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact
or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You
should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BOX-2019-18
and should be submitted on or before July 2, 2019.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\14\
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER15-124-000]

Tucson Electric Power Company; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on October 17, 2014, pursuant to section 205 of
the Federal Power Act (FPA); 16 U.S.C. 824d, Part 35 of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission's Regulations (Commission), and Rule 602
of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602,
Tucson Electric Power Company filed an Offer of Settlement between
itself and Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power
District (SRP); and (ii) tenders for filing four long-term transmission
service agreements, as more fully explained in the filing.
    Since the settlement was filed as a section 205 filing, the Rule
602 comment and reply comment periods do not apply.
    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. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    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

(866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 7, 2014.

    Dated: October 17, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP07-381-001]

Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C.; Notice of Amendment

July 6, 2007.
    Take notice that on July 2, 2007 Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C.
(Ozark), 1437 S. Boulder, Suite 1500, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74119, filed in
Docket No. CP07-381-001, to amend its pending application in Docket No.
CP07-381-000, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), to
amend the certificate granted to Ozark by the Commission in Docket Nos.
CP98-265-000, CP98-266-000, CP98-267-000, CP98-268-000, and CP98-269-
000. Specifically, Ozark seeks to increase the maximum certificated
capacity of its pipeline system from 330,000 Mcf/d to 400,000 Mcf/d,
instead of the originally requested 420,000 Mcf/d, as more fully set
forth in the application on file with the Commission and open to public
inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site
at: http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket

number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY, (202)
208-3676.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
David A. Harrell, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Ozark Gas Transmission,
L.L.C., 1437 S. Boulder, Suite 1500, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74119, telephone
(918) 398-2123, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.

    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
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 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 e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For

TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on July 27, 2007.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14186-000; Project No. 14197-000]

 Lock+ Hydro Friends Fund XXXV; FFP Project 57, LLC; Notice
Announcing Preliminary Permit Drawing

    The Commission has received two preliminary permit applications
deemed filed on May 3, 2011, at 8:30 a.m.,\1\ for proposed projects to
be located on the Kentucky River, in Franklin County, Kentucky. The
applications were filed by Lock+ Hydro Friends Fund XXXV for Project
No. 14186-000 and FFP Project 57, LLC for Project No. 14197-000.
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document received after regular business hours is considered filed
at 8:30 a.m. on the next regular business day. 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(2)
(2011).
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    On February 22, 2012, at 9 a.m. (Eastern Time), the Secretary of
the Commission, or her designee, will conduct a random drawing to
determine the filing priority of the applicants identified in this
notice. The Commission will select among competing permit applications
as provided in section 4.37 of its regulations.\2\ The priority
established by this drawing will be used to determine which applicant,
among those with identical filing times, will be considered to have the
first-filed application.
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    The drawing is open to the public and will be held in room 2C, the
Commission Meeting Room, located at 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC
20426. A subsequent notice will be issued by the Secretary announcing
the results of the drawing.

    Dated: February 10, 2012.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0399; Product Identifier 2018-NM-008-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-17-
04, which applies to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes.
AD 2015-17-04 requires replacement of left and right fixed control rods
and lever assemblies of the elevator control system. Since we issued AD
2015-17-04, we have received a report indicating that certain revisions
of the service information were missing instructions. This proposed AD
would require a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-
locking nuts of the elevator control linkages and corrective actions if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 25, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec
H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-
free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-
2999; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected]; internet:
http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0399; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0399;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-008-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed
AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued AD 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August
20, 2015) (``AD 2015-17-04''), for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-
600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series
900) airplanes. AD 2015-17-04 requires replacement of left and right
fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system.
AD 2015-17-04 resulted from reports of a disconnect between the
elevator lever and control rod. We issued AD 2015-17-04 to prevent a
disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod, which could lead
to uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface, a
large difference between the position of the left and the right
elevator control surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of
the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the
horizontal stabilizer.

Actions Since AD 2015-17-04 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2015-17-04, we have received a report indicating
that certain revisions of the service information were missing
instructions for proper installation of the key washers part number
BA698-93726-3.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2014-44R1, dated
October 6, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705),
and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI
states:

    During an engineering review of the Elevator Control system, it
was discovered that a disconnect between the elevator lever and
control rod could lead to an uncommanded elevator movement of the
associated control surface. This uncommanded movement may cause a
large difference between the position of the left and the right
elevator control surface resulting in reduced controllability of the
aeroplane and compromised structural integrity of the horizontal
stabilizer.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the existing
elevator lever assemblies and control rods with newly designed ones,
which will prevent a disconnect between the components of the
elevator control system should a failure occur.
    Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to require operators,
* * * [regardless of previously accomplished actions], to perform

a detailed visual inspection for the correct installation of the tab
key washers and to re-torque the nut(s) [and corrective actions that
include bending one tab of the key washer on a flat surface of the
self-locking nut] if the tab key washer(s) does not have one tab
bent on a flat surface of the self-locking nut.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0399.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc., has issued the following service information:
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C,
dated February 13, 2015. This service information describes procedures
for replacing the elevator lever assemblies and control rods.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E,
dated June 8, 2017. This service information describes procedures for
replacing the elevator lever assemblies and control rods, and a
detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-locking nuts of
the elevator control linkages and corrective actions, which include
bending the tab of the key washers and re-torqueing the self-locking
nuts.
    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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 549 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Replacement of fixed control rods and   14 work-hours x $85 per           $6,712          $7,902      $4,338,198
 lever assemblies (retained actions      hour = $1,190.
 from AD 2015-17-04).
Detailed visual inspection of the key   3 work-hours x $85 per                 0             255         139,995
 washers and self-locking nuts (new      hour = $255.
 proposed action).
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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.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.

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

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August 20, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0399; Product Identifier 2018-
NM-008-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 25, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556,
August 20, 2015) (``AD 2015-17-04'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.

    (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series
700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10337
inclusive.
    (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705) airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15298 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the
elevator lever and control rod and a report indicating that certain
revisions of the service information were missing instructions for
proper installation of the key washers part number BA698-93726-3. We
are issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect between the elevator
lever and control rod, which could lead to uncommanded elevator
movement of the associated control surface, a large difference
between the position of the left and the right elevator control
surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and
degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal
stabilizer.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Replacement of Elevator Lever Assemblies and Control Rods,
With Revised Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2015-17-04, with revised service information. Within 9,200 flight
hours or 5 years, whichever occurs first, after September 24, 2015
(the effective date of AD 2015-17-04): Replace the left and right
fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control
system with newly designed control rods and lever assemblies, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015;
or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June
8, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017, may
be used.

(h) New Requirement of This AD: Detailed Visual Inspection and
Corrective Actions

    Within 8,800 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
do a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-locking
nuts of the elevator control linkages, and do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision
E, dated June 8, 2017. Do all applicable corrective actions before
further flight.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-
27-062, dated December 12, 2013; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-
27-062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014; Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014; or Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision D, dated December 1, 2015.
This service information is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in
paragraphs (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, provided those
actions were done concurrently with Bombardier Service Non-
Incorporated Engineering Order (SNIEO) KBA670-93707 S02, dated July
21, 2015.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, dated December 12,
2013; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision A, dated
April 1, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision
B, dated October 10, 2014. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated
February 13, 2015 (80 FR50556, August 20, 2015). This service
information is incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-
27-062, Revision D, dated December 1, 2015. This service information
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-17-04, are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized
signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2014-44R1, dated October 6, 2017, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2018-0399.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial
telephone: 1-514-855-2999; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 1, 2018.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 22 / Thursday, February 1, 2018 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0049; Product Identifier 2017-CE-031-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172RG, F172N,
F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M,
182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, T182, F182P, F182Q, F182RG, R182, TR182, 206,
P206/TP206, U206/TU206, 207/T207, 210-5 (205), 210-5A (205A), 210B,
210C, 210D, 210E, 210F, and T210F airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report of cracks found in the lower area of the forward
cabin doorpost bulkhead. This proposed AD would require repetitively
inspecting the lower forward doorpost at the strut attach fitting for
cracks and making all necessary repairs. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Textron
Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd.,
Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected]; internet: www.txtav.com. You may review this
referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0049; 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, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected] or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0049;
Product Identifier 2017-CE-031-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    We received a report from an operator of one of the affected
Textron Aviation Inc. model airplanes that cracks were found in the
lower area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead. Further
investigation revealed more than four dozen similar cracks on Textron
Aviation Inc. 100 and 200 airplanes. It has been determined that the
cracks result from metal fatigue.
    This condition, if not detected and addressed, could result in
failure of the wing strut attach point during operation, which could
result in loss of control.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Cessna Single Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB95-
19, dated December 29, 1995; and Cessna Single-Engine Accomplishment
Instructions SEB93-5R1, Revision 1, dated September 8, 1995. As
applicable, the service information describes procedures for
repetitively inspecting the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts
for cracks and repairing any cracks found by modifying the area with
the applicable Cessna service kit. 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.

Other Related Service Information

    We reviewed Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB93-5, Revision
1, dated September 8, 1995, and Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin
SEB95-19, dated December 29, 1995. As applicable, these service
bulletins provide the manufacturer's recommended compliance times for
the initial and repetitive inspections.
    These service bulletins also specify a terminating action for the
repetitive inspections when the applicable Cessna repair service kit is
installed if cracks are found.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or

develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the lower
area of the forward cabin doorposts for cracks and repairing any cracks
found by modifying the area with the applicable Cessna service kit.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 14,653 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost              Parts cost          product        operators
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Inspect the lower area of the      1.5 work-hours x $85 per  Not applicable.....         $127.50   $1,868,257.50
 forward cabin doorposts for        hour = $127.50.
 cracks.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this
repair:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit     24 work-hours x $85 per hour =                 $646          $2,686
 SK172-147.                                   $2,040.
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit     24 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  920           2,960
 SK182-115.                                   $2,040.
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit     24 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  500           2,540
 SK206-42C.                                   $2,040.
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit     24 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  587           2,627
 SK207-19.                                    $2,040.
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit     24 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  952           2,992
 SK210-156.                                   $2,040.
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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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation
Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Textron Aviation Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0049; Product Identifier
2017-CE-031-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 19, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Textron Aviation Inc. (type
certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) model
airplanes, that are certificated in any category:
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(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the lower
area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead. We are issuing this AD
to detect and address cracking of the wing strut attach point. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the
wing in operation, which could result in loss of control.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspections

    At the following compliance times, visually inspect the lower
forward doorpost at the strut attach fitting for cracks. Do the
inspection following Cessna Single Engine Accomplishment
Instructions SEB95-19, dated December 29, 1995, and Cessna Single-
Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB93-5R1, dated September 8,
1995, as applicable. During the inspection, pay special attention to
the contour of the wing strut support fitting. If cracks are
present, they should be visible at the intersection of the doorpost
and the forward doorpost bulkhead.
    (1) As of the effective date of this AD, airplanes that have
accumulated less than 4,000 hours time-in-service (TIS): Initially
inspect upon reaching 4,000 hours TIS or within the next 200 hours
TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (2) As of the effective date of this AD, airplanes that have
accumulated 4,000 hours TIS or more: Initially inspect within the
next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the
next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first.

(h) Repair Cracks

    If cracks are found during any inspection required in paragraph
(g) or paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight, install the
applicable service kit as specified in Cessna Single Engine
Accomplishment Instructions SEB95-19, dated December 29, 1995, and
Cessna Single-Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB93-5R1, dated
September 8, 1995, as applicable.

(i) Repetitive Inspections

    (1) If no cracks are found during the initial inspection
required in paragraph (g) of this AD, repetitively thereafter
inspect every 12 months or 1,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs first,
as long as no cracks are found. Do the inspections following the
applicable service information specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD.
    (2) If cracks were found during any inspection required in
paragraph (g) or paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, repetitively
thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours TIS after
installing the applicable service kit. These repetitive inspections
should be done following the applicable Accomplishment Instructions
of the service information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD to
the fullest extent while additionally looking for cracks extending
beyond the added repair parts.

(j) Contacting the Manufacturer

    If cracks are found that extend beyond the service kit doublers
that were installed as required in paragraph (h) of this AD during
any inspection required in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, before
further flight, contact the manufacturer at the address specified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme
designed specifically for this AD and incorporate that repair.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) For the following Textron Aviation Inc. model airplanes,
credit will be given for the initial inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD if done before the effective date of this
AD following the Accomplishment Instructions in Cessna Single Engine
Service Bulletin SEB93-5, dated March 26, 1993.
    (i) Model 210-5 (205) airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 205-0551
and 205-0556 through 205-0577.
    (ii) Model 206 airplanes, S/N 206-0094 and 206-0138 through 206-
0275.
    (iii) Model P206/TP206 airplanes, S/N P206-0001 through P206-
0603 and P20600604 through P20600647.
    (iv) Model U206/TU206 airplanes, S/N 676, U206-0276 through
U206-1444, and U20601445 through U20607020.
    (v) Model 207/T207 airplanes, S/N 20700001 through 20700788.
    (2) For Textron Aviation Inc. Model U206/TU206 airplanes, S/N
676, U206-0276 through U206-1444, and U20601445 through U20607020:
Credit will be given for the repair required in paragraph (h) of
this AD if done before the effective date of this AD following the
Accomplishment Instructions in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin
SEB93-5, dated March 26, 1993.
    (3) For Textron Aviation Inc. Model 207/T207 airplanes, S/N
20700001 through 20700788: No credit will be given for the repair
required in paragraph (h) of this AD if done before the effective
date of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions in Cessna
Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB93-5, dated March 26, 1993.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita 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 local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Bobbie Kroetch,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (316) 946-
4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna
Blvd., Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
[email protected]; internet: www.txtav.com. You may review this
referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-
4148.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 24, 2018.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-01923 Filed 1-31-18; 8:45 am]
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