[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 21, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36104-36105]
[FR Doc No: 2011-15423]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings No. 2

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP05-164-017.
    Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
    Description: Annual Report on fuel and lost and unaccounted for gas
volumes for the period April 2010 through March 2011 of Equitrans, L.P.
    Filed Date: 06/03/2011.
    Accession Number: 20110603-5330.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, June 20, 2011.

    Docket Numbers: RP11-2092-001.
    Applicants: Big Sandy Pipeline, LLC.
    Description: Big Sandy Pipeline, LLC submits tariff filing per
154.203: Baseline Tariff Compliance Filing Docket No. RP11-2092-000 to
be effective 6/1/2011.
    Filed Date: 06/10/2011.
    Accession Number: 20110610-5030.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

    Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance
with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18
CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the
Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will
not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests
must be filed on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all
the parties to the proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu
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 to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street,
NE., Washington, DC 20426.
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``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
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    Dated: June 15, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 8, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12629-12634]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5161]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0151; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-205-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series
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 the
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This
proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    Two cases of main landing gear collapse had been reported. Main
landing gear collapse may result in unsafe landing of the aircraft.
* * * * *

    The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address
the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 22, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations,

M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 416-375-
4539; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket 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: Craig Yates, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
New York 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 proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0151;
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-205-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

    On October 19, 2007, we issued AD 2007-22-09, Amendment 39-15245
(72 FR 61288, October 30, 2007). That AD required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
    Since we issued AD 2007-22-09, Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF-2007-20R2, dated February 6, 2009 (referred
to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    Two cases of main landing gear collapse had been reported. Main
landing gear collapse may result in unsafe landing of the aircraft.
    Revision 1 of this directive amended the time compliance in
paragraph C.2 (3 months in addition to 500 hours air time), to add
new paragraph C.3 to cater for retract actuator which has
accumulated less than 4,000 landings or 2 years since new and to add
new paragraphs B.2 and C.4 to require that the respective
inspections be repetitively performed until terminating action
becomes available.
    Revision 2 of this directive amends the detailed visual
inspection requirement in paragraph C.3 to include the main landing
gear retract actuator, part number 46550-11, and to add new
paragraph F to mandate the incorporation of main landing gear
retract actuator part number, 46550-13 as the terminating action and
to add new paragraph G for the maintenance requirement.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-32-55, Revision A, dated
March 10, 2008; and Repair Drawing 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26,
2008. Bombardier has also issued Temporary Revision (TR) MRB-35, dated
November 18, 2008, to Section 1-32 of Part 1 of the Bombardier Q400
Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (PSM 1-84-7). The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

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 the same
type design.

Changes to AD 2007-22-09

    This proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 2007-22-
09. Since AD 2007-22-09 was issued, the AD format has been revised, and
certain paragraphs have been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding
paragraph identifiers have changed in this proposed AD, as listed in
the following table:

                      Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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                                      Corresponding requirement in this
    Requirement in AD 2007-22-09                 proposed AD
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             paragraph (f)                       paragraph (g).
             paragraph (g)                       paragraph (h).
             paragraph (h)                       paragraph (i).
             paragraph (i)                       paragraph (j).
             paragraph (j)                       paragraph (k).
             paragraph (l)                    paragraph (v)(3).
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    We have revised paragraph (f) of AD 2007-22-09 to remove reference
to Tasks Z700-03E and Z700-04E specified in Part 1 (Maintenance Review
Board Report) of the Bombardier DHC-8 Series 400 Maintenance
Requirements Manual (PSM 1-84-7). Instead, we have added Note 3 to this
AD to specify that guidance on doing a general visual inspection to
detect discrepancies of the left- and right-hand main landing gear
system can be found in Tasks Z700-03E and Z700-04E of Part 1
(Maintenance Review Board Report) of the Bombardier DHC-8 Series 400
Maintenance Requirements Manual (PSM 1-84-7).

Change to Applicability of AD 2007-22-09

    AD 2007-22-09 applies to airplanes having serial numbers (S/Ns) 003
and subsequent, which now corresponds to S/Ns 4003 and subsequent. This
proposed AD applies to S/Ns 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4208
inclusive, and also adds S/N 4001. The airplanes having serial numbers
other than those specified in the Applicability of this proposed AD are
not affected by the identified unsafe condition.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in

general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 55 products of U.S. registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2007-22-09 and retained in this
proposed AD take about 5 work-hours per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the currently required actions is $425 per product.
    We estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about
$27,511 per product. Where the service information lists required parts
costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will
be no charge for these costs. As we do not control warranty coverage
for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than
estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,550,505, or $28,191 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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); 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.
    We prepared a regulatory 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

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15245 (72 FR
61288, October 30, 2007) and adding the following new AD:

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2011-0151; Directorate Identifier
2009-NM-205-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by April 22, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) The AD supersedes AD 2007-22-09, Amendment 39-15245.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401,
and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial
numbers (S/Ns) 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4208
inclusive.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
Gear.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    Two cases of main landing gear collapse had been reported. Main
landing gear collapse may result in unsafe landing of the aircraft.
* * * * *

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Restatement of AD 2007-22-09, With Updated Service Information, Limited
Affected Airplanes, and Revised Compliance Times

General Visual Inspection of Main Landing Gear (MLG) System, and
Corrective Actions

    (g) For airplanes having S/Ns 003, 004, 006, and 008 through 182
inclusive (now referred to as S/Ns 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008
through 4182 inclusive), before further flight, do a general visual
inspection to detect discrepancies of the left- and right-hand MLG
system and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with
a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its
delegated agent).

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''

    Note 2: Guidance on doing a general visual inspection to detect
discrepancies of the left- and right-hand MLG system can be found in
Tasks Z700-03E and Z700-04E of Part 1 (Maintenance Review Board
Report) of the Bombardier DHC-8 Series 400 Maintenance Requirements
Manual (PSM 1-84-7).

General Visual Inspection of the Jam Nut of the Retract Actuator of the
MLG and Corrective Actions

    (h) For all airplanes except for the airplane having serial
number 4001: Before further flight, do a general visual inspection
of the jam nut of the retract actuator of the left- and right-hand
MLG to ensure the wire lock is in place and the nut is secured. If
the wire lock is not in place or if the jam nut is not secured,
before further flight, adjust the retracted length of the rod end,
torque the jam nut, install a wire lock, and lubricate the piston,
as applicable, in accordance with

Bombardier Repair Drawing (RD) 8/4-32-059, Issue 4, dated September
14, 2007; or Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008. As of the effective date
of this AD, use only Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June
26, 2008. Doing the revision required by paragraph (r) of this AD
terminates the inspection required by this paragraph.

    Note 3: Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 4, dated September 14,
2007, refers to Goodrich Service Concession Request SCR 086-07,
Revision C, dated September 14, 2007 (specifically item 14); and
Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008, refers to
Goodrich Service Concession Request SCR 086-07, Revision F, dated
June 13, 2008 (specifically item 14); as an additional source of
service information for adjusting the retracted length of the rod
end, torquing the jam nut, installing a wire lock, and lubricating
the piston if necessary, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

Detailed Inspection of the Retract Actuator of the MLG, With Extended
Compliance Time for Paragraph (j) of This AD

    (i) For airplanes having S/Ns 003, 004, 006, and 008 through 182
inclusive (now referred to as S/Ns 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008
through 4182 inclusive) on which the retract actuator of the MLG, P/
N 46550-7 or 46550-9, has accumulated 8,000 or more total landings
or has been in-service 4 or more years since new, as of November 14,
2007 (the effective date of 2007-22-09): Before further flight, do a
detailed inspection of affected parts for any signs of corrosion or
wear, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions,
in accordance with Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 4, dated
September 14, 2007; or Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue
7, dated June 26, 2008.

    Note 4: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''

    (j) For airplanes having S/Ns 003, 004, 006, and 008 through 182
inclusive (now referred to as S/Ns 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008
through 4182 inclusive) with a retract actuator of the MLG, P/N
46550-7 or 46550-9, other than those identified in paragraph (i) of
this AD: Do a detailed inspection of affected parts for any signs of
corrosion or wear, and applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059,
Issue 4, dated September 14, 2007; or Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008;
at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2)
of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier
RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 4,500 total landings or 27 months
since new, whichever occurs first.
    (2) Within 500 flight hours after November 14, 2007, or within 3
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

    Note 5: Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008,
refers to Goodrich Service Concession Request SCR 086-07, Revision
F, dated June 13, 2008, as an additional source of service
information for accomplishing the applicable related investigative
and corrective actions required by paragraphs (i) and (j) of this
AD.

Actions Done in Accordance With Previous Issues of Service Information

    (k) Actions done before November 14, 2007, in accordance with
repair drawings specified in Table 1 of this AD, are acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraphs
(h) through (j) of this AD.

                    Table 1--Previous Repair Drawings
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           Document             Issue                 Date
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Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-       1  September 12, 2007.
 32-059.
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-       2  September 13, 2007.
 32-059.
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-       3  September 13, 2007.
 32-059.
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New Requirements of this AD

General Visual Inspection of the Jam Nut of the Retract Actuator of
the MLG, and Corrective Actions

    (l) For all airplanes: At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD, do a general visual
inspection of the left- and right-hand MLG retract actuator jam nut
to ensure that the wire lock is in place and that the nut is secure,
in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent). If the wire lock is not in
place or the jam nut is not secured, before further flight, re-
torque the jam nut and safety lockwire, in accordance with
Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 250 flight cycles
or 30 days, whichever occurs first. Doing the revision required by
paragraph (r) of this AD terminates the inspections required by this
paragraph.
    (1) Within 250 flight cycles or 30 days after accomplishing the
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, whichever occurs
first.
    (2) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD.

    Note 6:  Guidance for doing a general visual inspection to
detect discrepancies of the left- and right-hand MLG system can be
found in Tasks Z700-03E and Z700-04E of Part 1 (Maintenance Review
Board Report) of the Bombardier DHC-8 Series 400 Maintenance
Requirements Manual (PSM 1-84-7).

Detailed Inspection of the Retract Actuator of the MLG, and Related
Investigative and Corrective Actions

    (m) For airplanes equipped with a MLG retract actuator having P/
N 46550-7 or 46550-9: At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of
affected parts for any signs of corrosion or wear, and do applicable
related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with
Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008. Do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions before
further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 2,000 flight cycles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
    (1) Within 2,000 flight cycles or within 12 months after
accomplishing the inspection required by paragraph (i) or (j) of
this AD, whichever occurs first.
    (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (n) For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006,
and 4008 through 4182 inclusive equipped with a MLG retract actuator
having P/N 46550-11: At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of
affected parts for any signs of corrosion or wear, and applicable
related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with
Bombardier RD 8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008. Do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions before
further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 2,000 flight cycles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 4,500 total landings or 27 months
since new, whichever occurs first.
    (2) Within 500 flight hours or 3 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first.
    (o) For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006,
and 4008 through 4182 inclusive equipped with a MLG retract actuator
having P/N 46550-7, P/N 46550-9, or P/N 46550-11, and that have
accumulated 7,500 total flight cycles or more as of the effective
date of this AD, or that have more than 48 months since new: Within
500 flight cycles or 3 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, replace the affected retract actuator with a
new design

retract actuator having P/N 46550-13, in accordance with Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-32-55, Revision A, dated March 10, 2008
(Bombardier Modsum 4-901603). Doing the replacement specified in
this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (i), (j),
(m), and (n) of this AD.
    (p) For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006,
and 4008 through 4182 inclusive equipped with MLG retract actuators
having P/N 46550-7, P/N 46550-9, or P/N 46550-11, that have
accumulated less than 7,500 total flight cycles as of the effective
date of this AD and that have 48 months or less since new: Prior to
the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles, or within 51 months
since new, whichever occurs first, replace the affected retract
actuator with a new design retract actuator having P/N 46550-13, in
accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-55, Revision A,
dated March 10, 2008 (Bombardier Modsum 4-901603). Doing the
replacement specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements
of paragraphs (i), (j), (m), and (n) of this AD.
    (q) Replacing the affected retract actuator with a new design
retract actuator having P/N 46550-15, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-60,
Revision A, dated September 29, 2008 (Bombardier Modsum 4-901610),
is also acceptable for compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (o) and (p) of this AD.

Revision of the Maintenance Program

    (r) For all airplanes: Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, revise the maintenance program by incorporating Task
320100-211 (repetitive detailed inspections of the retraction
actuator rod end jam nut, gland nut, and actuator attachment pins
for condition, the security of installation, and corrosion) and Task
320100-212 (repetitive restorations of the retraction actuator for
complete overhaul), as specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision
(TR) MRB-35, dated November 18, 2008, to the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8
Maintenance Requirements Manual (PSM 1-84-7). Doing this revision
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (h) and (l) of this AD.
The initial compliance times for doing Task 320100-211 and Task
320100-212 are specified in paragraphs (r)(1) and (r)(2) of this AD.
After doing this revision, no alternative inspections, restorations,
or intervals may be used, unless the inspections, restorations, or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (v)(1) of
this AD.
    (1) For Task 320100-211 in Bombardier TR MRB-35, dated November
18, 2008, to the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Manual (PSM 1-84-7): The compliance time for the initial inspection
is within 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For Task 320100-212 in Bombardier TR MRB-35, dated November
18, 2008, to the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Manual (PSM 1-84-7): The compliance time for the initial restoration
is the later of the times of paragraphs (r)(2)(i) and (r)(2)(ii) of
this AD.
    (i) Prior to the accumulation of 25,000 total flight cycles, or
within 12 years since the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original
export certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs first.
    (ii) Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD.

    Note 7: The actions required by paragraph (r) of this AD may be
done by inserting copies of Bombardier TR MRB-35, dated November 18,
2008, into the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Manual (PSM 1-84-7). When this TR has been included in general
revisions of the PSM, the general revisions may be inserted in the
PSM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is
identical to that in Bombardier TR MRB-35, dated November 18, 2008.

Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

    (s) Doing a general visual inspection of the jam nut of the
retract actuator of the left- and right-hand MLG; and doing a
detailed inspection of affected parts for any signs of corrosion or
wear, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions;
is also acceptable for compliance with the corresponding
requirements of paragraphs (h), (i), (j), (l), (m), and (n) of this
AD, if done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-059, Issue 5, dated September 20,
2007; or Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-059, Issue 6, dated
January 31, 2008.
    (t) Replacing the affected retract actuator with a new design
retract actuator having P/N 46550-13 is also acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (o) and (p) of this
AD, if done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-55, dated January 14, 2008 (Modsum
4-901603).

No Reporting

    (u) While Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2007-20R2, dated
February 6, 2009, has a reporting action, this AD does not require
reporting.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 8:  This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service
information as follows: Although the MCAI or service information
tells you to submit information to the manufacturer, paragraph (u)
of this AD specifies that such submittal is not required.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (v) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York, 11590; telephone 516-
228-7300; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal
maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD. AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2007-22-09, Amendment 39-15245, are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (i) and (j) of
this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Special Flight Permits: Special flight permits may be issued
in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the
airplane to a location where the airplane can be inspected (if the
operator elects to do so), provided that the procedures and
limitations in paragraphs (v)(3)(i) and (v)(3)(ii) of this AD are
adhered to.
    (i) Flight Crew Limitations and Procedures:
    (A) Ferry flight with gear extended and pinned;
    (B) Landing to be conducted at a minimum descent rate;
    (C) Minimize braking on landing;
    (D) Flight to be conducted in accordance with Section 4.8 of the
Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM);
    (E) Only essential crew on board; and
    (F) Flight in known or forecast icing condition is prohibited.
    (ii) Maintenance Procedures:
    (A) Do the general visual inspection required by paragraph (h)
of this AD;
    (B) Do the general visual inspections of the stabilizer stay and
the hinge points of the MLG for general condition and security, in
accordance with Bombardier Q400 All Operator Message 236A, dated
September 11, 2007;
    (C) If no discrepancy is detected during the inspections
required by paragraph (v)(3)(ii)(A) and (v)(3)(ii)(B) of this AD,
before further flight, insert the ground lock pins and a wire lock
of the MLG in place.
    (D) Ensure the nose landing gear ground lock is engaged.

Related Information

    (w) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2007-20R2,
dated February 6, 2009; Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-55,
Revision A, dated March 10, 2008; Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-
60, Revision A, dated September 29, 2008; Bombardier Repair Drawing
8/4-32-059, Issue 7, dated June 26, 2008; and Bombardier Temporary
Revision MRB-35, dated November 18, 2008, to the Bombardier Q400
Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (PSM 1-84-7); for related
information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 22, 2011.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Chapter I

[Docket ID FEMA-2017-0023]

Evaluation of Existing Regulations, Policies, and Information
Collections

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Request for comment.

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SUMMARY: As part of its implementation of Executive Order 13771,
``Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,'' issued by the
President on January 30, 2017, and Executive Order 13777, ``Enforcing
the Regulatory Reform Agenda,'' issued by the President on February 24,
2017, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking input
on regulations, policies, and information collections that may be
appropriate for repeal, replacement, or modification.

DATES: Comments must be received by August 14, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified by docket ID FEMA-2017-0023 and
may be submitted by one of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 8NE, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC
20472-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or
material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will
include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting
this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act
notice, which can be viewed by clicking on the ``Privacy and Security
Notice'' link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov.
    Please submit your comments and any supporting material by only one
means to avoid the receipt and review of duplicate submissions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Liza Davis, Associate Chief Counsel,
Regulatory Affairs, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street
SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 30, 2017, the President issued
Executive Order 13771, ``Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Costs'' (82 FR 9339). That Order stated the policy of the executive
branch is to be prudent and financially responsible in the expenditure
of funds, from both public and private sources. The Order stated it is
essential to manage the costs associated with the governmental
imposition of private expenditures required to comply with Federal
regulations. Toward that end, for fiscal year 2017, Executive Order
13771 requires:
    (1) ``Unless prohibited by law, whenever an executive department or
agency . . . publicly proposes for notice and comment or otherwise
promulgates a new regulation, it shall identify at least two existing
regulations to be repealed.'' Sec. 2(a).
    (2) ``For fiscal year 2017, . . . the heads of all agencies are
directed that the total incremental cost of all new regulations,
including repealed regulations, to be finalized this year shall be no
greater than zero, unless otherwise required by law or consistent with
advice provided in writing by the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget . . . .'' Sec. 2(b).
    (3) ``In furtherance of the requirement of subsection (a) of this
section, any new incremental costs associated with new regulations
shall, to the extent permitted by law, be offset by the elimination of
existing costs associated with at least two prior regulations.'' Sec.
2(c).
    Further, the Executive Order requires that for fiscal year 2018,
and for each fiscal year thereafter, the head of each agency shall
identify, for each regulation that increases incremental cost,
offsetting regulations, and provide the agency's best approximation of
the total costs or savings associated with each new regulation or
repealed regulation. During the Presidential budget process beginning
in fiscal year 2018 and for each year thereafter, the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget (Director) will identify to each agency
a total amount of incremental costs that will be allowed for such
agency in issuing new regulations and repealing regulations for the
next fiscal year. No regulations exceeding the agency's total
incremental cost allowance will be permitted in that fiscal year,
unless required by law or approved in writing by the Director. The
total incremental cost allowance may allow an increase or require a
reduction in total regulatory cost.
    Additionally, on February 24, 2017, the President issued Executive
Order 13777, ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda'' (82 FR 12285).
The Order established a Federal policy to alleviate unnecessary
regulatory burdens placed on the American people. Section 3(a) of the
Executive Order directs Federal agencies to establish a Regulatory
Reform Task Force (Task Force). One of the duties of the Task Force is
to evaluate existing regulations and make recommendations to the agency
head regarding their repeal, replacement, or modification. The
Executive Order further asks that each Task Force attempt to identify
regulations that:
    (i) Eliminate jobs, or inhibit job creation;
    (ii) Are outdated, unnecessary, or ineffective;
    (iii) Impose costs that exceed benefits;
    (iv) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with
regulatory reform initiatives and policies;
    (v) Are inconsistent with the requirements of section 515 of the
Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C.
3516 note), or the guidance issued pursuant to that provision in
particular those regulations that rely in whole or in part on data,
information, or methods that are not publicly available or that are
insufficiently transparent to meet the standard of reproducibility; or
    (vi) Derive from or implement Executive Orders or other
Presidential directives that have been subsequently rescinded or
substantially modified.
    The Office of Management and Budget has directed that agency
policies (such as guidance and interpretative documents) and
information collections that impose costs on the public may also be
identified under the above criteria, in addition to regulations.
    Section 3(e) of the Executive Order calls on the Task Force to seek
input and other assistance on this task, as

permitted by law, from entities significantly affected by Federal
regulations, including State, local, and Tribal governments, small
businesses, consumers, non-governmental organizations, and trade
associations.
    Finally, on March 28, 2017, the President signed Executive Order
13783, ``Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth'' (82 FR
16093). Among other things, Executive Order 13783 requires the heads of
agencies to review all existing regulations, orders, guidance
documents, policies, and any other similar agency actions
(collectively, agency actions) that potentially burden the development
or use of domestically produced energy resources, with particular
attention to oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy resources. Such
review does not include agency actions that are mandated by law,
necessary for the public interest, and consistent with the policy set
forth elsewhere in that order.
    Executive Order 13783 defined ``burden'' for purposes of the review
of existing regulations to mean to unnecessarily obstruct, delay,
curtail, or otherwise impose significant costs on the siting,
permitting, production, utilization, transmission, or delivery of
energy resources.
    Through this notice, FEMA is soliciting such input from the public
to inform the Task Force's evaluation of existing regulations,
policies, and information collections pursuant to these three Executive
Orders. FEMA requests that commenters be as specific as possible with
how, for example, a particular regulation, policy or information
collection imposes costs that exceed benefits or is otherwise
unnecessary or ineffective. Commenters should include any supporting
data or other information such as cost information, provide a Federal
Register or Code of Federal Regulations citation when referencing a
specific regulation, and provide specific suggestions regarding repeal,
replacement, or modification.
    Although FEMA will not respond to individual comments, FEMA values
public feedback and will give careful consideration to all input that
it receives.

    Authority: Executive Order 13771; Executive Order 13777;
Executive Order 13783.

    Dated: June 8, 2017.
Robert Fenton,
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
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[Notices]
[Pages 42867-42868]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2020-D-1396]

Use of Data From Foreign Investigational Studies To Support
Effectiveness of New Animal Drugs; Draft Guidance for Industry;
Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing
the availability of a draft guidance for industry (GFI) #265 entitled
``Use of Data from Foreign Investigational Studies to Support
Effectiveness of New Animal Drugs.'' The draft guidance, if finalized,
will describe FDA's current thinking with respect to assisting sponsors
in incorporating data from foreign countries into proposed clinical
investigational protocols and applications for new animal drugs under
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on the draft
guidance by October 13, 2020 to ensure that the Agency considers your
comment on this draft guidance before it begins work on the final
version of the guidance.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on any guidance at any time as
follows:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Dockets
Management Staff, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2020-D-1396 for ``Use of Data from Foreign Investigational Studies
to Support Effectiveness of New Animal Drugs.'' Received comments will
be placed in the docket and, except for those submitted as
``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Dockets Management Staff. If you do not wish
your name and contact information to be made publicly available, you
can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of
your comments and you must identify this information as
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or
access the information at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015-23389.pdf.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You may submit comments on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR
10.115(g)(5)).
    Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to the
Policy and Regulations Staff (HFV-6), Center for Veterinary Medicine,
Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855.
Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in
processing your requests. See

the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the
draft guidance document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Storey, Center for Veterinary
Medicine (HFV-131), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl.,
Rockville, MD 20855,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of draft GFI #265 entitled ``Use
of Data from Foreign Investigational Studies to Support Effectiveness
of New Animal Drugs.'' Section 305 of the Animal Drug and Animal
Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-234), among other
things, directed FDA to hold a public meeting for interested parties to
discuss innovative animal drug investigation designs and to issue
guidance addressing the incorporation of the use of such elements of
investigations as complex adaptive and other novel investigation
designs, data from foreign countries, real-world evidence (including
ongoing surveillance activities, observational studies, and registry
data), biomarkers, and surrogate endpoints into clinical investigation
protocols and applications to support the effectiveness of new animal
drugs.
    In the Federal Register of July 9, 2019 (84 FR 32749), FDA's Center
for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) published a notice of a public meeting
entitled ``Incorporating Alternative Approaches in Clinical
Investigations for New Animal Drugs'' giving interested persons until
August 17, 2019, to comment on the topics discussed at the public
meeting and the questions published in the meeting notice (84 FR 32749
at 32750-32751).\1\ On August 13, 2019, we published a notice
announcing the extension of the comment period to September 16, 2019
(84 FR 40071). CVM received numerous comments on the topics discussed
at the public meeting and the questions published in the meeting notice
and those comments were considered as the draft GFI #265 entitled ``Use
of Data from Foreign Investigational Studies to Support Effectiveness
of New Animal Drugs'' was developed.
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    This draft guidance describes principles for designing, conducting,
and reporting the results for investigations or studies, including data
from foreign countries, in submissions to CVM to demonstrate
substantial evidence of effectiveness for new animal drug applications
or a reasonable expectation of effectiveness for applications for
conditional approval of a new animal drug. It also describes how
sponsors may obtain feedback from CVM regarding the incorporation of
data from foreign countries into investigations and study protocols
before the submission of an application. FDA is committed to supporting
data that may be recognized globally in order to enhance animal drug
development, facilitate the use of foreign data, and minimize the need
to conduct duplicative studies.
    This level 1 draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's
good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance,
if finalized, will represent the current thinking of FDA regarding the
use of data from foreign investigational studies to support the
effectiveness of new animal drugs. It does not establish any rights for
any person and is not binding on FDA or the public. You can use an
alternative approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable
statutes and regulations.

II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    FDA tentatively concludes that this draft guidance contains no
collection of information. Therefore, clearance by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521) is not required.
    However, this draft guidance refers to previously approved FDA
collections of information found in FDA regulations for new animal drug
applications submitted under sections 512(b) (21 U.S.C. 360b(b)) and
571 (21 U.S.C. 360ccc) of the FD&C Act. These collections of
information are subject to review by the OMB under the PRAct. The
collections of information in 21 CFR part 514 have been approved under
OMB control number 0910-0032.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the internet may obtain the draft guidance
at either https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/guidance-regulations/guidance-industry or https://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: July 9, 2020.
Lowell J. Schiller,
Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0377; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-246-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 767 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 Model 767 airplanes. This proposed AD would require doing a
detailed inspection for correct main track downstop assembly, thread
protrusion, and damaged and missing parts of the main track downstop
assemblies of the outboard slats, and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would also require
doing a detailed inspection for foreign objects debris and damage to
the wall of the track housing of the outboard slats, and corrective
actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from reports of broken
bolts in the outboard slat main track downstop assembly. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly installed main
track downstop assemblies, which can allow the main track downstop
hardware to fall into the track housing and cause a puncture in the
track housing when the slat is retracted. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 24, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet  https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6577; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-0377;
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-246-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received two reports of broken bolts on the main track
downstop assembly of the outboard slat. In one case, the broken bolt
was found at the bottom of the track housing. The main track downstop
assembly was found to have had only one of the two required spacers
installed, which allowed the bolt to slide and contact the wing spar
web cutout. This contact fractured the bolt and scratched the wing spar
web cutout. In the second case the bolt was found fractured at the
thread. The bolt, spacers, and nut were found at the bottom of the
track housing, and no damage was found on the wing spar web cutout or
the track housing. An incorrectly installed main track downstop
assembly can allow the main track downstop hardware to fall into the
track housing, which could cause a puncture in the track housing when
the slat is retracted. This condition, if not corrected, could result
in a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-57-
0118, dated October 8, 2009. The service bulletin describes procedures
for doing a detailed inspection of the main track downstop assemblies
of the outboard slats number 1 through 5 and 8 through 12 for correct
assembly, thread protrusion, and damaged or missing parts to make sure
that the bolt, nut, and two spacers are in place and correctly
installed, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. The related investigative actions include doing a detailed
inspection of the bolt and spacer for corrosion and damage, and
inspecting for looseness of the bolt and nut by applying torque to the
nut and bolt of the main track downstop assembly. The corrective
actions include:
     Installing a bolt and spacer with a new nut (including
applying torque to make sure that it has been correctly installed).
     Replacing a missing, corroded, or damaged spacer or bolt,
and installing a new nut.
     Tightening the existing nut.
    Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-57-0118, dated
October 8, 2009, also describes procedures for doing a detailed
inspection for foreign objects debris and damage to the wall of the
track housing of the outboard slats 1 through 5 and slats 8 through 12,
and corrective actions if necessary. The corrective actions include:
     Removing foreign object debris.
     Repairing damage.
     Replacing the track housing or contacting Boeing for
repair instructions and doing the repair.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type
designs. This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information described previously, except as
discussed under ``Differences Between the Proposed AD and Service
Bulletin.''

Differences Between the Proposed AD and Service Bulletin

    Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-57-0118, dated
October 8, 2009, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions
on how to repair certain conditions, but this proposed AD would require
repairing those conditions in one of the following ways:
     Using a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have
authorized to make those findings.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 361 airplanes of
U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours
per product to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost $0 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD to the U.S.
operators to be $245,480, or $680 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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), 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.
    You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance 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

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2010-0377; Directorate Identifier
2009-NM-246-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by May 24, 2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -
300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-57-0118,
dated October 8, 2009.

Subject

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

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD results from reports of broken bolts in the main
track downstop assembly of the outboard slat. The Federal Aviation
Administration is issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly
installed main track downstop assemblies, which can allow the main
track downstop hardware to fall into the track housing and cause a
puncture in the track housing when the slat is retracted. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in a fuel leak and an
increased risk of fire.

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Inspection

    (g) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Do a detailed inspection for correct assembly, thread
protrusion, and damaged and missing parts of the main track downstop
assemblies of outboard slats 1 through 5 and slats 8 through 12, and
do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-57-0118, dated October 8,
2009. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions
before further flight.
    (2) Do a detailed inspection for foreign objects debris and
damage to the wall of the track housing of the outboard slats 1
through 5 and slats 8 through 12, and do all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-57-
0118, dated October 8, 2009, except as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.

Exception to the Service Bulletin

    (h) If any damage is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, and Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767-57-0118, dated October 8, 2009, specifies to replace
the track housing or contact Boeing for appropriate action: Before
further flight, replace the track housing or repair the damage using
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.

Reporting

    (i) Submit a report of positive findings of the inspections
required by paragraph (g) of this AD to the Manager, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must
include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies
found, the airplane registry, variable or line number, and the
number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. Under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.),
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the
information collection requirements contained in this AD and has
assigned OMB Control Number 2120 0056.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) 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.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (j)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Berhane Alazar, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Information may be e-mailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 1, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-7945 Filed 4-7-10; 8:45 am]
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	316B RULE

 TELEPHONE LOG

Name of Caller: 	John Sunda, SAIC

Date: 			October 14, 2008

Company Name: 	Eimco (Brackett Green)

Street Address:	1335 Regents Park Dr., Suite 260

City/State/ZIP:	Houston, TX

Person Contacted:	Trent Gathright

Title:			Group Product Manager

Telephone #:<PHONE_NUMBER> Ext 27

Trent T. Gathright

Group Product Manager

P&I Screen Products

EIMCO Water Technologies

1335 Regents Park Dr., Suite 260

Houston, TX 77058

Tel:<PHONE_NUMBER> Ext. 27

Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Mob:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Web: www.glv.com

Called to ask about feasibility of fine mesh screens in high sediment
and debris waterways, technical issues, and examples of fine mesh (<2mm)
traveling screen installations.

He said that it is difficult to nearly impossible to retrofit existing
screens with high screen velocities with fine mesh of 0.5 mm especially
if there is a high debris or sand loading because of the rapid blinding
of the screens. He said the Mississippi and especially the Missouri (big
muddy) have problems with sand and retrofitting high velocity screens
with 0.5 mm mesh would be nearly impossible. I asked about larger mesh
sizes and at what point (size) would the problem diminish. He said the
problems would be significant when mesh size drops below 1.0 mm and that
2.0 mm and above would present no problem with sand. They have done
numerous 1/8 in (3.175 mm) retrofit installations and screen velocity
was not a problem in those cases. Basically, you can have fine mesh
screens with low velocities like around 0.5 fps and coarse mesh screens
with high velocities but you can’t have both fine mesh (0.5mm) and
high screen velocities if there are any chances of debris/sand loading
being a problem.

Regarding O&M cost issues, one of the biggest O&M cost items associated
with fine mesh is the more frequent need for chain replacement. Factors
that contribute to increased rates are more frequent or continuous
operation, operating at faster rotation speeds, and higher depth
differentials (head loss) across the screen. All of these tend to
increase with reductions in mesh size. Labor is the biggest component
for chain replacement. When asked about the relative increase in O&M for
high debris/fine mesh screens, he said O&M costs should increase by
about 30%.

They recommend installing 2 speed screens so speed can be tailored to
debris conditions, thus minimizing wear on screens.  Typical coarse mesh
screen speed is 10 fps and fine mesh will be around 15 fps and 30 fps.
Their dual flow screens go up to 45 fps since screen panels travel both
down and then up between washes.

Regarding screen velocities he said that 2.5 fps is probably a good
cutoff point for acceptable screen velocities if the screen mesh isn’t
too small. At higher velocities increased head loss across the screen
become an issue.

I talked about the fact that overseas they use fine mesh but probably
with lower velocities and may use closer spaced bar racks. He said they
also recommend use of closer spaced bar racks but only if the mesh size
is smaller. For example it would make no sense to put 1 inch bar racks
in front of 3/8 in mesh screens.

Another problem with finer mesh is corrosion. They use stainless steel
but also can use polyester screens but these are less strong and more
easily damaged. He said that puncture of the screens is not that much of
a problem.

Regarding types of debris, with regard to leaves mesh size doesn’t
matter since the leaf will collect on the surface regardless. Algae can
be a problem with fine mesh because it can form a matt on the surface
essentially creating filtering surface that will catch finer particles.
Lake Ontario has problems with algal blooms and the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers can have problems with algae and leaf mats in addition
to sand.

He will send me additional information regarding their experience later
this week via email.