[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 61 (Thursday, April 1, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17087-17090]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06550]

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Proposed Rules
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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
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 61 / Thursday, April 1, 2021 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0201; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01346-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking
in certain components on left and right sides of the aft wing-to-body
fairing (WTBF) structure near the tie-rod attachment at a certain
fuselage station; this cracking likely resulted from excessive tie-rod
preload. This proposed AD would require inspecting the aft WTBF
structure for any cracking or damage, adjusting the load on the two
tie-rods at a certain fuselage station, and repair if necessary, as
specified in a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD, which is
proposed for incorporation by reference. 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 May 17,
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 material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact TCCA, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone +1-888-
663-3639; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. You may view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0201.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0201; 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. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 516-
794-5531; 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-2021-0201; Project Identifier
MCAI-2020-01346-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
Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; 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.

Discussion

    TCCA, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued TCCA
AD CF-2020-32, dated September 25, 2020 (TCCA AD CF-2020-32) (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes.

    This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the
longeron, frame, and tie-rod on left and right sides of the aft WTBF
structure near the tie-rod attachment at fuselage section (FS) 973. The
cracking likely resulted from excessive tie-rod preload, and the
cracking reportedly begins earlier on airplanes with the latest of the
two aft WTBF configurations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address
such cracking, which could lead to loss of aft WTBF integrity and
result in damage due to parts departing the airplane, loss of the radio
altimeter, and effects on airplane stability and performance. See the
MCAI for additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    TCCA AD CF-2020-32 describes procedures for doing repetitive
detailed visual inspections of the aft WTBF structure for any cracking
or damage (including, but not limited to, cracking), adjusting the load
on the two tie-rods at FS 973, reporting inspection results, and
repairing any cracked or damaged WTBF structure. This material 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 the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the FAA
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 accomplishing the actions specified
in TCCA AD CF-2020-32 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) to develop a process to use certain EASA ADs as
the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for
corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has since coordinated with other
manufacturers and civil aviation authorities (CAAs) to use this
process. As a result, TCCA AD CF-2020-32 will be incorporated by
reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore,
require compliance with TCCA AD CF-2020-32 in its entirety, through
that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Service information
specified in TCCA AD CF-2020-32 that is required for compliance with
TCCA AD CF-2020-32 will be available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0201 after the FAA final rule is published.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this proposed AD interim action. If final action
is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking then.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 11 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                     Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765...........................              $0             $765           $8,415
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.

    The FAA estimates that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the proposed reporting requirement in this proposed AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of reporting on U.S. operators to be $935, or $85
per product.
    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this proposed AD.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has
been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and
includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting
associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the
accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-
1524.

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 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The 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):

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held
by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.):
Docket No. FAA-2021-0201; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01346-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments by May 17, 2021.

(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the longeron,
frame, and tie-rod on left and right sides of the aft wing-to-body
fairing (WTBF) structure near the tie-rod attachment at fuselage
station (FS) 973; this cracking likely resulted from excessive tie-
rod preload. The FAA is issuing this AD to address such cracking,
which could lead to loss of aft WTBF integrity and result in damage
due to parts departing the airplane, loss of the radio altimeter,
and effects on airplane stability and performance.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2020-
32, dated September 25, 2020 (TCCA AD CF-2020-32).

(h) Exceptions to TCCA AD CF-2020-32

    (1) Where TCCA AD CF-2020-32 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where paragraphs B. and E. of TCCA AD CF-2020-32 specify to
repair ``any cracks or damage'' at certain compliance times or
intervals, this AD requires repairing any cracks or damage before
further flight.
    (3) Where TCCA AD CF 2020-32 refers to hours air time, this AD
requires using flight hours.
    (4) Where table 1 of TCCA AD CF 2020-32 specifies a compliance
time ``for new aeroplanes with an aeroplane date of manufacture, as
identified on the identification plate of the aeroplane, dated on or
after the effective date of this AD'' for this AD use ``for
airplanes with a date of manufacturer, as identified on the
identification plate of the airplane, dated on or after the
effective date of this AD.''
    (5) Where TCCA AD CF 2020-32 defines the ``applicable AMP DM''
as ``Airbus Canada Limited Partnership AMP DM BD500-A-J53-82-55-
04AAA-720A-A (Aft fairing strut, Wing To Body Fairing (WTBF)--
Install procedure) Issue 006, dated 26 June 2020, or later
revisions,'' for this AD use ``Airbus Canada Limited Partnership AMP
DM BD500-A-J53-82-55-04AAA-720A-A (Aft fairing strut, Wing To Body
Fairing (WTBF)--Install procedure) Issue 006, dated 26 June 2020, or
later-approved revisions.''
    (6) Paragraph D. of TCCA AD CF-2020-32 specifies to report
inspection results to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership within a
certain compliance time. For this AD, report inspection results at
the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(6)(i) or (ii) of this
AD.
    (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (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 responsible Flight Standards 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>. Before
using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch FAA; or TCCA; or Airbus Canada's TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.
    (3) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement: A federal agency
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
All responses to this collection of information are mandatory as
required by this AD. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden to Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For information about TCCA AD CF-2020-32, contact TCCA,
Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra
Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. You
may find this TCCA AD on the TCCA website at https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. You may view this material 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>. This material may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0201.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

    Issued on March 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12965-002]

Wickiup Hydro Group, LLC; Oregon; Notice of Availability of
Environmental Assessment

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission or FERC's)
regulations, 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 380 (Order No.
486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed Wickiup
Hydro Group, LLC's application for an original license for the Wickiup
Dam Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 12965-002), which would be
constructed at the existing Wickiup dam on the Deschutes River in
Deschutes County near the city of La Pine, Oregon. The proposed
project, if licensed, would occupy 1.02 acres of federal lands jointly
managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation,
and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
    Staff prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA), which
analyzes the potential environmental effects of licensing the project,
and concludes that licensing the project, with appropriate
environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal
action that would significantly affect the quality of the human
environment.
    A copy of the EA is available for review at the Commission in the
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at
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, contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,
202-502-8659.
    You may also register online at www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    Any comments should be filed within 45 days from the date of this
notice. Comments 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. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing,
documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and
seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    For further information, contact Matt Cutlip by telephone at 503-
552-2762 or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: April 24, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EF19-4-000]

Western Area Power Administration; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on June 24, 2019, Western Area Power
Administration submitted tariff filing per: Extension of Formula Rates
for the Central Valley Project, California-Oregon Transmission Project,
Pacific Alternating Current Intertie, and Third-Party Transmission
Service--Rate Order No. WAPA-185 to be effective October 1, 2019.
    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 website 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 July 24, 2019.

    Dated: July 10, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0976]
RIN 1625-AA09

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington, Seattle, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation
regulation for the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (SR-520 Floating
Bridge) across Lake Washington, mile 4.3, at Seattle, WA. The
drawbridge was replaced with a fixed bridge in 2016, and the operating
regulation is no longer applicable or necessary. The SR-520 Floating
Bridge was rebuilt, and the center span was built with a fixed span
that replaced the draw.

DATES: This rule is effective November 8, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0976. In the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth
Coast Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
Pub. L. Public Law
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this final rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that notice
and comment procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b), the Coast Guard finds
that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) because the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (SR-520
Floating Bridge), that once required draw operations in 33 CFR
117.1049, was removed from Lake Washington and replaced with a fixed
bridge in 2016. Therefore, the regulation is no longer applicable and
needs to be removed. It is unnecessary to publish a NPRM because
drawbridge regulations are only used for bridges that have an
operational span that is intended to be opened for the passage of
waterway traffic. The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge identified in 33
CFR 117.1049 no longer exists and has been replaced by a bridge without
an operational span.
    For the same reasons stated in the preceding paragraph, under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective in less than 30 days after publication in
the Federal Register. The bridge at issue no longer has an operational
span and therefore has no need of a drawbridge regulation. The removal
of the regulation will not affect mariners currently operating on this
waterway. Therefore, a delayed effective date is unnecessary.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority 33 U.S.C. 499.
    The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (SR-520 Floating Bridge) was
removed and replaced with a fixed bridge in 2016. The elimination of
this drawbridge necessitates the removal of the drawbridge operation
regulation (33 CFR 117.1049) that pertains to the former drawbridge.
The purpose of this rule is to remove the section of 33 CFR 117.1049
that refers to the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge at mile 4.3 from the
Code of Federal Regulations, because the bridge at that location is no
longer has an operational span.

IV. Discussion of Final Rule

    The Coast Guard is changing the regulation in 33 CFR 117.1049 by
removing restrictions and the regulatory burden related to the draw
operations for this bridge that is no longer a drawbridge. The change
removes the regulation governing the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge
since the bridge has been replaced with a fixed bridge. This final rule
will update the Code of Federal Regulations by removing language that
governs the operation of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, which in
fact is no longer a drawbridge. This change does not affect waterway or
land traffic.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum
``Guidance Implementing Executive Order 13771, Titled `Reducing

Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs''' (April 5, 2017).
    As previously explained, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge was
removed from Lake Washington and replaced with a fixed bridge in 2016
and no longer operates as a drawbridge. The removal of the operating
schedule from 33 CFR part 117, subpart B, will have no effect on the
movement of waterway or land traffic, but will serve to remove an
outdated and obsolete provision from the CFR.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    For the reasons stated in section IV.A above this final rule would
not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT,
above.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Government

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in
this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a
determination that this action is one of a category of actions which do
not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or
procedures for drawbridges. This action is categorically excluded from
further review, under figure 2-1, paragraph (32) (e), of the
Instruction.
    A Record of Environmental Consideration and a Memorandum for the
Record are not required for this rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 117 as follows:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; and Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  117.1049  [Removed]

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2. Remove Sec.  117.1049.

David G. Throop,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39004-39007]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0722; Product Identifier 2017-SW-104-AD
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
Helicopters

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-22-
02 for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 429
helicopters. AD 2015-22-02 requires inspecting the tail rotor (TR)
pitch link assemblies. This proposed AD would retain the inspections of
AD 2015-22-02 and would require replacing certain pitch link bearings.
Since we issued AD 2015-22-02, Bell has introduced a new design
bearing. The actions of this proposed AD are intended to prevent an
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:

     Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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-
0722; 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 proposed AD, the Transport Canada AD, the economic evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bell
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel,
Quebec J7J1R4; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax (450)
433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may review the
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort
Worth, TX 76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to
the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed
electronically, commenters should submit only one time.
    We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as
a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay.
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    We issued AD 2015-22-02, Amendment 39-18306 (80 FR 65618, October
27, 2015) (AD 2015-22-02), for Bell Model 429 helicopters with a TR
pitch link assembly part number (P/N) 429-112-101 or 429-112-103
installed. AD 2015-22-02 requires repetitively inspecting each inboard
and outboard TR pitch link assembly for axial or radial bearing play
every 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), performing a dimensional
inspection of the TR pitch link if there is axial or radial bearing
play, and replacing the TR pitch link before further flight if there is
any wear beyond allowable limits. AD 2015-22-02 was prompted by
Emergency AD No. CF-2015-16, dated July 2, 2015, and Emergency AD No.
CF-2015-16R1, dated August 6, 2015, issued by Transport Canada, to
correct an unsafe condition for Bell Model 429 helicopters. Transport
Canada advised of several occasions where the TR pitch link spherical
bearings experienced early and accelerated wear.

Actions Since AD 2015-22-02 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2015-22-02, Transport Canada has issued AD No.
CF-2015-16R2, dated April 17, 2017, which supersedes AD CF-2015-16R1.
According to Transport Canada, Bell has reported that the TR pitch link
assembly can be rotated during the 50-hour inspections to extend the
serviceability life of the bearings. Transport Canada AD No. CF-2015-
16R2 requires modified inspection procedures for the spherical bearings
and requires replacing the TR pitch link bearings (or the TR pitch link
assembly) with spherical bearings manufactured after January 12, 2015.
Transport Canada AD No. CF-2015-16R2 also requires re-identifying TR
pitch link assemblies with a different P/N after installing the new
bearings. We propose to issue this AD to make similar changes.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of
Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
our bilateral agreement with Canada, Transport Canada, its technical
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in
the Transport Canada AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated
all information provided by Transport Canada and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of
the same type design.

Related Service Information

    Bell has issued Alert Service Bulletin No. 429-15-16, Revision B,
dated June 15, 2016. This service information contains procedures for
repetitively inspecting the TR pitch link assembly until it is upgraded
by replacing the TR pitch link bearings.

AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require performing a dimensional inspection
of the spherical bearings for axial and radial play and inspecting the
TR pitch link assembly sealant for pin holes, voids, and excessive
thickness. These inspections would be required within 50 hours TIS and
thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours TIS.
    This proposed AD would also require replacing any spherical bearing
manufactured before January 13, 2015, that has exceeded 250 hours TIS
or that has an unknown number of hours TIS, and re-identifying the P/N
of the TR pitch link assembly.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Transport Canada AD

    The Transport Canada AD requires the bearing inspection within 10
hours TIS or before exceeding 60 hours TIS since new, whichever occurs
later. This proposed AD would require the bearing inspection within 50
hours TIS. The Transport Canada AD also requires replacing certain
bearings within 200 hours TIS after the initial bearing inspection or
within 250 hours TIS since new, whichever occurs first. This proposed
AD would require replacing the bearing within 200 hours of the initial
inspection or at the next 50 hour TIS inspection if the hours TIS of a
pitch link assembly exceed 250 hours TIS or are unknown.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD to be an interim action. If final
action is later

identified, we might consider further rulemaking then.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 85 helicopters of
U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs
in order to comply with this proposed AD. At an average labor rate of
$85 per hour, inspecting the TR pitch link assemblies would require 2
work-hours for a cost of $170 per helicopter and $14,450 for the U.S.
fleet per inspection cycle. Replacing both spherical bearings in each
TR pitch link assembly would require 3 work-hours, and required parts
would cost $3,088, for a cost of $3,343 per helicopter and $284,155 for
the U.S. fleet.
    According to Bell's service information 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 by
Bell. Accordingly, 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 will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD will not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed, I certify that this proposed regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that
it justifies making a regulatory distinction; 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.
    We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply
with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2015-22-02, Amendment 39-18306 (80 FR 65618, October 27, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited: Docket No. FAA-2018-0722;
Product Identifier 2017-SW-104-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model 429 helicopters with a pitch link
assembly part number (P/N) 429-012-112-101, 429-012-112-103, 429-
012-112-101FM, or 429-012-112-103FM installed, certificated in any
category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as a worn pitch link. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in pitch link failure and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-22-02, Amendment 39-18306 (80 FR 65618,
October 27, 2015).

(d) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 9, 2018.

(e) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(f) Required Actions

    (1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) and thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS:
    (i) Perform a dimensional inspection of each inboard and
outboard pitch link assembly for axial and radial bearing play. With
a 10X or higher power magnifying glass, inspect the bearing liner
for a crack, deterioration of the liner, and extrusion of the liner
from the plane. If there is axial or radial play that exceeds
allowable limits, or if there is a crack, deterioration of the
liner, or extrusion of the liner, before further flight, replace the
bearing.
    (ii) Inspect the pitch link assembly sealant for pin holes and
voids and to determine if the sealant thickness is 0.025 inch (0.64
mm) or less, extends over the roll staked lip by 0.030 inch (0.76
mm) or more, and is clear of the bearing ball. If there is a pin
hole or void, or if the sealant exceeds 0.026 inch (0.66 mm), does
not extend over the roll staked lip by 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) or more,
or is not clear of the bearing ball, before further flight, replace
the bearing.
    (2) For pitch link assembly part number (P/N) 429-012-112-101,
429-012-112-103, 429-012-112-101FM, and 429-012-112-103FM, within
200 hours TIS following the initial inspection required by paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD, or if the hours TIS of a pitch link assembly
exceed 250 hours TIS or are unknown, at the next 50 hour TIS
inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD:
    (i) Replace each bearing P/N 429-312-107-103 with a date of
manufacture before January 13, 2015, with a bearing P/N 429-312-107-
103 that was manufactured on or after January 13, 2015.
    (ii) Using a white permanent fine point marker or equivalent,
re-identify the pitch link assembly:
    (A) Re-identify P/N 429-012-112-101 and 429-012-112-101FM as
429-012-112-111FM.
    (B) Re-identify P/N 429-012-112-103 and 429-012-112-103FM as
429-012-112-113FM.
    (iii) Apply a coating of DEVCON 2-TON (C-298) or equivalent over
the new P/N.

(g) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft Standards
Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
David Hatfield, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth,
TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].
    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(i) Additional Information

    (1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin No. 429-15-16, Revision B, dated
June 15, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference, contains
additional information about the subject of this AD. For service
information identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron
Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or
at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may review a copy of the
service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX
76177.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada AD
No. CF-2015-16R2, dated April 17, 2017. You may view the Transport
Canada AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD
Docket.

(j) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6720 Tail Rotor
Control System.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 23, 2018.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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