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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

May 8, 2008.
    The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section
3(a) of the government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. 94-409), 5 U.S.C.
552b:

Agency Holding Meeting: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Date And Time: May 15, 2008, 10 a.m.

Place: Room 2C, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

Status: Open.

Matters to be Considered: Agenda.

    * Note--Items listed on the agenda may be deleted without further
notice.

Contact Person for More Information: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    For a recorded message listing items struck from or added to the
meeting, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    This is a list of matters to be considered by the Commission. It
does not include a listing of all documents relevant to the items on
the agenda. All public documents, however, may be viewed on line at the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link,
or may be examined in the Commission's Public Reference Room.

934th--Meeting

Regular Meeting

May 15, 2008, 10 a.m.

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        Item No.                     Docket No.                                    Company
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                                                 Administrative
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A-1.....................  AD02-1-000......................  Agency Administrative Matters.
A-2.....................  AD02-7-000......................  Customer Matters, Reliability, Security and Market
                                                             Operations.
A-3.....................  AD06-3-000......................  Energy Market Update.
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                                                    Electric
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E-1.....................  OA08-32-000.....................  PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
E-2.....................  OA08-53-000.....................  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
                                                             Inc.
E-3.....................  OA08-42-000.....................  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
                                                             Inc. and American Transmission Company, LLC.
E-4.....................  OA08-41-000.....................  MidAmerican Energy Company.
E-5.....................  OA08-58-000.....................  ISO New England Inc.
E-6.....................  OA08-21-000.....................  Maine Public Service Company.
E-7.....................  RC08-4-000......................  New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC.
E-8.....................  EL08-34-000.....................  Maryland Public Service Commission v. PJM
                                                             Interconnection, L.L.C.
                          EL08-47-000.....................  PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
E-9.....................  RM06-22-001.....................  Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical
                                                             Infrastructure Protection.
E-10....................  RM01-8-010......................  Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements for
                                                             Electric Quarterly Reports.
E-11....................  OMITTED.........................
E-12....................  ER96-2585-007...................  Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
                          ER98-6-012......................  New England Power Company.
                          ER99-2387-005...................  KeySpan-Ravenswood, Inc.
                          ER02-1470-005...................  KeySpan-Glenwood Energy Center, LLC.
                          ER02-1573-005...................  KeySpan-Port Jefferson Energy Center, LLC.
                          ER05-1249-005...................  Granite State Electric Company, Massachusetts
                                                             Electric Company, and The Narragansett Electric
                                                             Company.
                          EC06-125-000....................  National Grid plc and KeySpan Corporation.
E-13....................  ER07-940-001....................  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
                                                             Inc. and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
E-14....................  ER99-2541-009...................  Carthage Energy, LLC.
                          ER05-731-003....................  Central Maine Power Company.
                          ER97-3556-017...................  Energetix, Inc.
                          ER04-582-007....................  Hartford Stream Company.
                          ER99-221-012....................  New York State Electric & Gas Corporation.
                          ER99-220-014....................  NYSEG Solution, Inc.
                          ER97-3553-005...................  PEI Power II, LLC, Rochester Gas and Electric
                                                             Corporation.
E-15....................  ER96-496-016....................  Northeast Utilities Service Company.
                          ER99-14-013.....................
                          ER99-3658-003...................  Select Energy, Inc.
E-16....................  EL08-43-000.....................  TransCanada Power Marketing Ltd. v. ISO New England
                                                             Inc.
E-17....................  EL06-10-000.....................  California Independent System Operator Corporation.
                          EL06-11-000.....................  Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
E-18....................  TS04-286-003....................  Exelon Corporation.
E-19....................  OMITTED.........................
E-20....................  ER07-1285-002...................  Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
E-21....................  ER07-1019-003...................  Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
                          ER07-1019-004...................
                          ER07-1020-004...................
                          ER07-1020-003...................
                          ER07-1021-004...................
                          ER07-1021-003...................
E-22....................  OMITTED.........................
E-23....................  OA08-9-000......................  PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
E-24....................  OA08-5-000......................  Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
E-25....................  OA07-51-000.....................  Mid-Continent Area Power Pool.
                          OA07-51-001.....................
E-26....................  OA08-14-000.....................  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
                                                             Inc.
                          OA08-14-001.....................
                          OA07-57-000.....................  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
                                                             Inc.
                          OA08-4-000......................  Midwest ISO Transmission Owners and Midwest Stand-
                                                             Alone Transmission Companies.
E-27....................  ER07-478-005....................  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
                                                             Inc.
E-28....................  ER07-478-006....................  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
                                                             Inc.
E-29....................  OA08-12-000.....................  California Independent System Operator Corporation.
E-30....................  EL07-102-000....................  Montgomery Great Falls Energy Partners LP v.
                                                             NorthWestern Corporation.
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                                                  Miscellaneous
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M-1.....................  PL08-3-000......................  Enforcement of Statutes, Regulations and Orders.
M-2.....................  PL08-2-000......................  Obtaining Guidance on Regulatory Requirements.
M-3.....................  RM08-8-000......................  Ex Parte Contacts and Separation of Functions.

M-4.....................  RM08-10-000.....................  Submissions to the Commission upon Staff Intention
                                                             to Seek an Order to Show Cause.
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                                                       Gas
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G-1.....................  IN06-3-003......................  Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., Energy Transfer
                                                             Company, ETC Marketing Ltd., Houston Pipeline
                                                             Company, Oasis Pipeline, L.P., Oasis Pipeline
                                                             Company Texas, L.P., ETC Texas Pipeline Ltd., Oasis
                                                             Division.
G-2.....................  RP04-98-002.....................  Indicated Shippers v. Columbia Gulf Transmission
                                                             Company.
                          RP04-98-003.....................
G-3.....................  RP98-18-033.....................  Iroquois Gas Transmission, L.P.
G-4.....................  GP99-15-005.....................  Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company.
                          RP98-40-041.....................  Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company.
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                                                      Hydro
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H-1.....................  HB73-93-15-003..................  Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation.
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                                                  Certificates
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C-1.....................  OMITTED.........................
C-2.....................  CP08-68-000.....................  Trunkline LNG Company, LLC.
C-3.....................  CP08-54-000.....................  Columbia Gulf Transmission Company.
                          CP08-55-000.....................  Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company.
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Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.

    A free Webcast of this event is available through http://
www.ferc.gov. Anyone with Internet access who desires to view this
event can do so by navigating to http://www.ferc.gov's Calendar of
Events and locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain
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    Immediately following the conclusion of the Commission Meeting, a
press briefing will be held in the Commission Meeting Room. Members of
the public may view this briefing in the designated overflow room. This
statement is intended to notify the public that the press briefings
that follow Commission meetings may now be viewed remotely at
Commission headquarters, but will not be telecast through the Capitol
Connection service.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. RP05-422-000, RP06-431-000, RP06-392-000, RP06-392-001,
RP06-368-000, RP06-226-000]

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Technical Conference

August 3, 2006.
    On June 30, 2005, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) filed
revised tariff sheets pursuant to section 4 of the Natural Gas Act and
part 154 of the Commission's regulations. In its filing, El Paso
proposed a number of new services, a rate increase for existing
services, and changes in certain terms and conditions of service. On
July 29, 2005, the Commission issued an order accepting and suspending
the tariff sheets, subject to refund and conditions, establishing
hearing procedures, and establishing a technical conference (112 FERC ]
61,150 (2005)). On March 23, 2006, the Commission issued an order on
technical conference (114 FERC ] 61,305 (2006)). The March 23 order
stated that, if the parties believed that an additional technical
conference would assist the shippers, the Commission would schedule an
additional conference. A number of shippers have requested a technical
conference in the above-captioned proceedings.
    Take notice that a technical conference to discuss issues related
to Maximum Delivery Obligation and Maximum Hourly Obligation
allocations, implementation of new services and penalties will be held
on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 10 am (EST), in a room to be designated
at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please
send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a fax to<PHONE_NUMBER> with
the required accommodations.
    All parties and staff are permitted to attend. For further
information please contact Ingrid Olson at<PHONE_NUMBER> or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0197; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-09-AD;
Amendment 39-17524; AD 2013-15-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW118A, PW118B, PW119B, PW119C,
PW123, PW123B, PW123C, PW123D, PW123E, PW123AF, PW124B, PW125B, PW126A,
PW127, PW127E, PW127F, PW127G, and PW127M turboprop engines. This AD
was prompted by reports of fractures of the first-stage power turbine
(PT) blade. This AD requires inspection of the first-stage PT blades
and the removal from service of those blades that fail the inspection
or their replacement with blades eligible for installation. We are
issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the first-stage PT blade,
possible engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 17, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
17, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt &
Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada,
J4G 1A1; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: www.pwc.ca.
You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7125.

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 AD, the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is provided in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Zink, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2013 (78 FR
20503). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    There have been various reported incidents of P&WC PW100 series
engine failures caused by the fracturing of the 1st Stage Power
turbine (PT1) blade. Some of the above cases have resulted in engine
fires. Further investigation by P&WC has traced the affected PT1
blade failures to undetected shrinkage porosity of unacceptable
levels within the blade casting. Service experience indicates that
the blades manufactured between 2005 and 2008 exhibit a higher
propensity for unacceptable levels of shrinkage porosity.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the proposal
(78 FR 20503, April 5, 2013) and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Include Additional Engine Model

    Empire Airlines, Inc. (EA) suggested that the PW121 model engine
should be included in the proposed AD. EA reported that an ATR 42
airplane experienced what was believed to be an engine fire on the No.
1, PW121, engine. The engine was shut down and the aircraft landed
safely. An engine teardown report revealed that the fracture of one
low-pressure turbine (LPT) blade near the platform was by fatigue
propagation from the trailing edge until final fracture by overload.
The fatigue fracture most likely originated at the trailing edge tip
from a casting anomaly that also resulted in the formation of numerous
cracks. The reason for this request, although not specifically stated,
is to add the PW121 model engine to the applicability of this AD.
    We do not agree. The EA engine LPT blade failure incident was not
due to the micro porosity issue which is the subject of this AD. The
smaller PW121 engine stage 1 PT blades are under considerably less
stress than the larger PW100 family of engines. Therefore, there is a
lower probability of similar failures as seen on the larger PW100
engine series. We did not change the AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects about 540 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about
1.5 hours per engine to perform the inspection or replacement required
by this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. We estimate that
25% of the engines inspected would fail at least one first-stage PT
blade. If the first-stage PT blade fails the inspection, a replacement
blade would cost $6,000.

Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the inspection or
replacement to U.S. operators will be $878,850.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2013-15-08 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.: Amendment 39-17524; Docket
No. FAA-2013-0197; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-09-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September
17, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW118A,
PW118B, PW119B, PW119C, PW123, PW123B, PW123C, PW123D, PW123E,
PW123AF, PW124B, PW125B, PW126A, PW127, PW127E, PW127F, PW127G, and
PW127M turboprop engines with a first-stage power turbine (PT)
blade, part number (P/N) 3120973-01, P/N 3120983-01, or P/N 3054053-
01, installed, that has a serial number listed in Table 1 of the
Appendix of P&WC Service Bulletin No. PW100-72-21823, Revision 3,
dated March 8, 2013.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of fractures of the first-stage
PT blade. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the first-
stage PT blade, possible engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, within 60 months after the effective date
of this AD or when the affected PT blades are at module level
exposure, whichever occurs first, do one of the following:
    (1) Replace the affected first-stage PT blade with a blade
eligible for installation; or
    (2) Perform a one-time X-ray inspection of the affected first-
stage PT blades, using paragraph 3.F.(2) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of P&WC Service Bulletin No. PW100-72-21823, Revision
3, dated March 8, 2013.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install into any
engine any first-stage PT blade that has not passed the inspection
required by paragraph (e)(2) of this AD.

(g) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, module level exposure is when the
affected engine is inducted into the engine shop, the PT module is
removed from the engine, and access is available to the necessary
subassembly.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    If before the effective date of this AD, you inspected the
first-stage PT blades using P&WC Service Bulletin No. PW100-72-
21823, Revision 2, dated November 15, 2012 or earlier versions, you
met the inspection requirements in paragraph (e) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs
to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Frederick Zink,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2013-02, dated January 22,
2013, for more information. You may examine the AD on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0197-0003.
    (3) P&WC Service Bulletin No. PW100-72-21823, Revision 2, dated
November 15, 2012, or earlier versions, which are not incorporated
by reference in this AD, can be obtained from P&WC, using the
contact information in paragraph (k)(3) of this AD.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. PW100-72-21823,
Revision 3, dated March 8, 2013.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt
& Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec,
Canada, J4G 1A1; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet:
www.pwc.ca.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to:
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 19, 2013.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0793; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-138-AD;
Amendment 39-17727; AD 2014-01-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bae Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bae
Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes and Model
Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of excess
solder deposited during overhaul on the frangible plug of a fire
extinguisher, which prevented the release of the extinguishant. This AD
requires a one-time inspection of certain engine and auxiliary power
unit (APU) fire extinguishers to determine if the fire extinguishers
are affected by excessive solder and corrective actions if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the failure of a fire extinguisher to
discharge, which reduces the ability of the fire protection system to
extinguish fires in the engine or APU fire zones, possibly resulting in
damage to the airplane and injury to the passengers.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 14, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 14,
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0793 or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For Bae Systems (Operations) Limited service information identified
in this AD, contact Bae Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer
Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
675704; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For Kidde
Graviner service information

identified in this AD, contact Kidde Graviner Limited, Mathisen Way,
Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; telephone +44
(0) 1753 683245; fax +44 (0) 1753 685040. You may view this referenced
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Bae Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes and Model Avro 146-
RJ series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
September 25, 2013 (78 FR 58960). The NPRM was prompted by reports of
excess solder deposited during overhaul on the frangible plug of a fire
extinguisher, which prevented the release of the extinguishant. The
NPRM proposed to require a one-time inspection of certain engine and
auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishers to determine if the fire
extinguishers are affected by excessive solder and corrective actions
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent the failure of a fire
extinguisher to discharge, which reduces the ability of the fire
protection system to extinguish fires in the engine or APU fire zones,
possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to the
passengers.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0126R1, dated September 10, 2012 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:

    A fire handle on a BAe 146 aeroplane was operated on the ground
as a precautionary measure after the throttle cable on the affected
engine failed, due to corrosion. The extinguisher failed to
discharge.
    Investigation results revealed that excess solder, which had
been deposited during overhaul on the frangible plug of the
extinguisher, prevented the release of the extinguishant. Prompted
by this report, Kidde Graviner, the fire extinguisher manufacturer,
identified four further extinguishers of similar design that had the
same issue.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
the failure of a fire bottle to discharge, which reduces the ability
of the fire protection system to extinguish fires in the engine or
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire zones, possibly resulting in damage
to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
    For the reasons described above, EASA issued AD 2012-0126 to
require a one-time inspection of the affected Part Number (P/N)
57333 engine and APU fire extinguishers. In addition, this [EASA] AD
prohibited installation of a fire extinguisher, unless it has passed
the inspection as required by [EASA] AD 2012-0126.
    Revision 1 of this [EASA] AD is issued to clarify that new
extinguishers P/N 57333 may be fitted with no additional inspection
required by this [EASA] AD.

    Required actions include installing a new unit or overhauling the
unit if any solder is found during the inspection.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0793-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 58960, September
25, 2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 58960, September 25, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 58960, September 25, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 1 airplane of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $85, or $85 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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0793; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800)
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator,

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2014-01-04 Bae Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-17727.
Docket No. FAA-2013-0793; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-138-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 14,
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bae Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe
146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-
RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any category; all
models, all serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of excess solder deposited
during overhaul on the frangible plug of the extinguisher, which
prevented the release of the extinguishant. We are issuing this AD
to prevent the failure of a fire extinguisher to discharge, which
reduces the ability of the fire protection system to extinguish
fires in the engine or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire zones,
possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to the
passengers.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Corrective Action

    For airplanes equipped with fire extinguishers manufactured by
Kidde Graviner Limited having part number (P/N) 57333 (all dash
numbers): Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do
an x-ray inspection to determine if there is solder between the
operating head and container of the fire extinguishers in the engine
and APU, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bae
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB. 26-
078, dated September 21, 2011; or Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin
26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011; as applicable.
    (1) If any solder is found, before further flight, do the action
specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Kidde Graviner
Service Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
    (i) Overhaul the fire extinguisher and install. An overhaul
includes the replacement of the operating head. Replacement of the
pressure relief plug assembly only is not considered an overhaul.
    (ii) Install a new fire extinguisher.
    (2) If no solder is found, no further action is required by this
paragraph.

(h) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
Kidde Graviner Limited fire extinguisher having P/N 57333 (any dash
number), on any airplane, unless the fire extinguisher is new, or it
has been determined that there is no solder between the operating
head and container of the fire extinguishers as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, or has been overhauled in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin
26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Todd
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) 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.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2012-
0126R1, dated September 10, 2012, for related information. This MCAI
may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0793-0002.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Bae Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB. 26-078, dated September 21, 2011.
    (ii) Kidde Graviner Limited Service Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1,
dated July 27, 2011.
    (3) For Bae Systems (Operations) Limited service information
identified in this AD, contact Bae Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport,
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292
675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
    (4) For Kidde Graviner service information identified in this
AD, contact Kidde Graviner Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough,
Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; telephone +44 (0) 1753 683245;
fax +44 (0) 1753 685040.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 7, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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[EPA-HQ-OARM-2018-0028; FRL-9195-01-OMS]

Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Comment Request; Contractor Conflicts of Interest (Renewal)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an
information collection request (ICR), Contractor Conflicts of Interest
(EPA ICR Number 1550.12, OMB Control Number 2030-0023) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR,
which is currently approved through December 31, 2021. Public comments
were previously requested via the Federal Register on April 9, 2021
during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30
days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given
below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An agency
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to
a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before November 26,
2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OARM-2018-0028, online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method)
or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail
Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
    Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed
information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Leftrict, Policy Training and
Oversight Division, Office of Acquisition Solutions (3802R),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in
detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available
in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: The collection of this information is required to ensure
that the Agency can effectively identify, evaluate, and take
appropriate action concerning contractor conflicts of interest (COI).
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contractors are required to
disclose any actual or potential COI with regard to their employees,
corporate affiliations, and business relationships. Contractors will be
required to maintain a database of business relationships and report
information to EPA on either an annual basis or when work is ordered
under an Agency contract. Additionally, under some contracts, the
contractor must request written approval from the contracting officer
to enter a proposed contract subject to the restrictions of EPA's
Limitation of Future Contracting Clause that can found at CFR 48
1552.209-74.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: All contractors seeking contract
award that are identified with the potential conflict of interest upon
contract award.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory in accordance with
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 9.5.
    Estimated number of respondents: 56.
    Frequency of response: Varies.
    Total estimated burden: 69,757.52 hours annually. Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $5,029,174 (per year), includes $0 annualized
capital or operation & maintenance costs.
    Changes in Estimates: There is an increase of 13,703 hours in the
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently
approved by OMB. This increase is due to an increase in the number of
Conflicts of Interest Plans required by the upsurge in acquisitions
during the past three years. In the previous filing, there were 45
required COI plans, but in the current filing there are 56 required COI
plans.

Courtney Kerwin,
Director, Regulatory Support Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0532; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-19]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Chester, SC, Lancaster, SC,
Waxhaw, NC, and Lincolnton, NC

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface for Chester Catawba Regional Airport, Chester,
SC; Lancaster County-McWhirter Field Airport, Lancaster, SC; JAARS-
Townsend Airport, Waxhaw, NC; and Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional
Airport, Lincolnton, NC. The FAA is making this action as a result of
the Charlotte Class B Biennial Review. This action updates the airport
names of Chester Catawba Regional Airport, JAARS-Townsend Airport, and
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport. In addition, this action
updates the geographic coordinates of Lancaster County-McWhirter Field
Airport and Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport to coincide with
the FAA's database. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 2, 2021. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of
FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; Telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface in Chester, SC; Lancaster, SC; Waxhaw, NC; and Lincolnton,
NC, to support IFR operations in the area.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (86 FR 38617, July 22, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-2021-0532 to
amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
at:
    Chester Catawba Regional Airport, Chester, SC by increasing the
airport radius to 9.0 miles, (previously 7.0 miles). In addition, this
action proposed to update the airport's name to Chester Catawba
Regional Airport, (previously Chester Municipal Airport).
    Lancaster County-McWhirter Field Airport, Lancaster, SC by
increasing the airport radius to 8.3 miles, (previously 7.0 miles) and
within 4.0 miles each side of the 059[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 8.3-mile radius to 10.9 miles northeast of the
airport. This action proposed to update the geographical coordinates of
the Lancaster County-McWhirter Field Airport to coincide with the FAA's
database.
    JAARS-Townsend Airport, Waxhaw, NC by increasing the airport radius
to 9.3 miles, (previously 7 miles). In addition, this action proposed
to update the airport name to JAARS-Townsend Airport, (previously
Waxhaw, JAARS-Townsend Airport).
    Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport, Lincolnton, NC, by
increasing the airport radius to 8.5 miles, (previously 6.4 miles). In
addition, this action proposed to update the airport name to
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport, (previously Lincolnton,
Lincoln County Airport), and update the geographical coordinates of the
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport to coincide with the FAA's
database.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005, of
FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic routes, and reporting
points.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by amending the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at:
    Chester Catawba Regional Airport, Chester, SC by increasing the
airport radius to 9.0 miles, (previously 7.0 miles). In addition, this
action updates the airport name to Chester Catawba Regional Airport,
(previously Chester Municipal Airport).
    Lancaster County-McWhirter Field Airport, Lancaster, SC by
increasing the airport radius to 8.3 miles, (previously 7.0 miles) and
within 4.0 miles each side of the 059[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 8.3-mile radius to 10.9 miles northeast of the
airport. This action also updates the geographical coordinates of the
Lancaster County-McWhirter Field Airport to coincide with the FAA's
database.
    JAARS-Townsend Airport, Waxhaw, NC by increasing the airport radius
to 9.3 miles, (previously 7 miles). In addition, this action updates
the airport name to JAARS-Townsend Airport, (previously Waxhaw, JAARS-
Townsend Airport).
    Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport, Lincolnton, NC, by
increasing the airport radius to 8.5 miles, (previously 6.4 miles). In
addition, this action updates the airport name to Lincolnton-Lincoln
County Regional Airport, (previously Lincolnton, Lincoln County
Airport). This action also updates the geographical coordinates of the
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport to coincide with the FAA's
database. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It
therefore: (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);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only
affects air traffic procedures an air navigation, it is certified that
this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air)

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ASO SC E5 Chester, SC [Amended]

Chester Catawba Regional Airport, SC
    (Lat. 34[deg]47'22'' N, long. 81[deg]11'45'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface of the earth within a 9.0-mile radius of Chester Catawba
Regional Airport.
* * * * *

ASO SC E5 Lancaster, SC [Amended]

Lancaster County-McWhirter Field Airport, SC
    (Lat. 34[deg]43'22'' N, long. 80[deg]51'17'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.3-mile radius of Lancaster County-McWhirter Field
Airport, within 4 miles each side of the 059[deg] bearing from the
airport extending from the 8.3-mile radius to 10.9 miles northeast
of the airport.
* * * * *

ASO NC E5 Waxhaw, NC [Amended]

JAARS-Townsend Airport, NC
    (Lat. 34[deg]51'50'' N, long. 80[deg]44'53'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 9.3-mile radius of JAARS-Townsend Airport.
* * * * *

ASO NC E5 Lincolnton, NC [Amended]

Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional, NC
    (Lat. 35[deg]28'59'' N, long. 81[deg]09'41'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.5-mile radius of Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional
Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 28, 2021.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0681; Product Identifier 2020-NM-089-AD; Amendment
39-21376; AD 2020-26-21]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that during the assembly of a certain section of the fuselage,
the gaps found on self-aligning nuts for eight fasteners were out of
tolerance. This AD requires a rotating probe test of all fastener holes
located in the affected area for any discrepancies, an eddy current
inspection of the surrounding flange for any discrepancies, a detailed
inspection of certain frames for any discrepancies, and corrective
actions if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 3, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 3,
2021.

ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. 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-2020-0681.

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-2020-
0681; 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 final rule, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-
3218; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0109, dated May 15, 2020 (EASA
AD 2020-0109) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS
Model A350-941 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
August 4, 2020 (85 FR 47122). The NPRM was prompted by a report that
during the assembly of the section 19 skin to frame (FR) 98 joint of
the fuselage, the gaps found on self-aligning nuts for eight fasteners
were out of tolerance. The NPRM proposed to require a rotating probe
test of all fastener holes located in the affected area for any
discrepancies, an eddy current inspection of the surrounding flange for
any discrepancies, a detailed inspection of certain frames for any
discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in an
EASA AD.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address gaps that are out of
tolerance, which could reduce the fatigue and damage tolerance
properties of the affected area, and possibly affect the structural
integrity of the rear cone of the fuselage. See the MCAI for additional
background information.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Revise the Proposed Applicability

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) requested that the FAA revise the
applicability in the NPRM. DAL stated that the applicability should
reflect the effectivity specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-
P057, dated February 21, 2020, and not what is specified in the NPRM
and in EASA AD 2020-0109. DAL also stated that the NPRM and EASA AD
2020-0109 would require operators the unnecessary burden of reviewing
records and updating associated paperwork to ensure and prove that the
proper modification status is embodied on all airplanes, including on
any Model A350 airplanes delivered in the future, despite the
embodiment of the applicable modification in production. DAL commented
that Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P057, dated February 21, 2020,
specifies specific manufacturer serial numbers and describes which
airplanes will have the modification embodied in production
(manufacturer serial number 0307 and subsequent).
    The FAA disagrees with the request. The applicability of this AD
(and EASA AD 2020-0109) excludes any airplanes on which the
modification has been embodied, whether during or after production.
EASA, as the State of Design Authority for Airbus products, has
determined that this applicability is appropriate because it includes
any airplanes on which the modification was not embodied, while
excluding those on which the modification has been embodied. The FAA
agrees with this decision because it ensures the unsafe condition is
addressed on all applicable airplanes. The FAA has not changed the AD
in this regard.

Request To Include Exception To Provide Correct Reference for
Installing New Fasteners

    DAL requested that the NPRM be revised to address a discrepancy in
a manual reference for installing the new fasteners. DAL noted that
Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P057, dated February 21, 2020,
specifies Airbus task A350-A-53-XX-P057-01001-720A-A and task A350-A-
53-XX-P057-02001-720A-A for instructions to install the new fasteners,
and that the actions in those tasks are considered Required for
Compliance (RC). DAL asserted that the instructions in those tasks
should refer to the Airbus A350 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
procedure rather than the aircraft structural repair (ASR) manual. DAL
pointed out that there is no existing ASR manual with chapter A350-A-
20-51-50-01ZZZ-25BZ-A; however, the AMM reference for standard
mechanical torques is maintenance procedure chapter A350-A-20-51-50-
01ZZZ-25BZ-A. DAL stated that Airbus has confirmed in Airbus Technical
Request Dossier 80808465 that the correct reference is to the AMM. DAL
further requested that, if this discrepancy is not addressed in the AD,
it will require that a global alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
be requested by Airbus.
    The FAA agrees that the correct document should be referenced for
the reasons provided above. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(3) in this
AD to clarify that, where Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P057, dated
February 21, 2020, specifies Airbus task A350-A-53-XX-P057-01001-720A-A
and task A350-A-53-XX-P057-02001-720A-A, for instructions for
installing the new fasteners, and those instructions specify to refer
to ``Ref. ASR A350-A-20-51-01ZZZ-25BZ-A,'' for the purposes of this AD,
the correct reference is ``Ref. AMM Maintenance Procedure A350-A-20-51-
01ZZZ-25BZ-A.''

Request To Provide Clarification on the Use of Substitute Fasteners

    DAL requested that the FAA provide clarification regarding the use
of substitute fasteners. DAL stated that task A350-A-53-XX-P057-01001-
720A-A and task A350-A-53-XX-P057-02001-720A-A, specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A350-53-P057, dated February 21, 2020, provide
instructions to install new fasteners. DAL also stated that standard
notes within these allow for the use of washers or approved substitute
fasteners should the installed fasteners not be sufficient per the
standards provided in the ASR manual. DAL questioned whether, since
Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P057, dated February 21, 2020, provides
the specific fasteners to use to address the issue in the NPRM, an AMOC
will be required for the use of substitute fasteners despite these
notes.
    The FAA agrees to provide clarification. An AMOC is not needed for
the use of washers or approved

substitute fasteners should the installed fasteners not be sufficient.
The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule with the change described previously
and minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    The FAA also determined that this change will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0109 describes procedures for a rotating probe test of
all fastener holes located in the affected area for any discrepancies
(i.e., cracking or damage), an eddy current inspection of the
surrounding flange for any discrepancies, a detailed inspection of FR
97 to FR 99 for any discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary.
Corrective actions include replacing all fasteners located in the
affected area with new bolts and self-aligning nuts, and repair. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 13 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................              $0              $85           $1,105
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition replacements that would be required based on the results of
any required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these replacements:

                Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions *
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510....             $70             $580
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable providing
  cost estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.

    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the 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.
    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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2020-26-21 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21376; Docket No. FAA-2020-0681;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-089-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 3, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-

0109, dated May 15, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0109).

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that during the assembly of the
section 19 skin to frame (FR) 98 joint of the fuselage, the gaps
found on self-aligning nuts for eight fasteners were out of
tolerance. The FAA is issuing this AD to address gaps that are out
of tolerance, which could reduce the fatigue and damage tolerance
properties of the affected area, and possibly affect the structural
integrity of the rear cone of the fuselage.

(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, EASA AD 2020-0109.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0109

    (1) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0109 does not apply
to this AD.
    (2) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2020-0109 specifies actions
if ``any discrepancy is detected, as defined in the SB,'' for this
AD a discrepancy is defined as any crack or damage.
    (3) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P057, dated February
21, 2020 (referenced in EASA AD 2020-0109), specifies Airbus task
A350-A-53-XX-P057-01001-720A-A and task A350-A-53-XX-P057-02001-
720A-A, for instructions for installing the new fasteners, and those
instructions specify to refer to ``ASR A350-A-20-51-01ZZZ-25BZ-A,''
for the purposes of this AD, the correct reference is ``AMM
Maintenance Procedure A350-A-20-51-01ZZZ-25BZ-A.''

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
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, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraphs (h)(2) and (3) and paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any
service information contains procedures or tests that are identified
as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this
AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as
RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with
the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0109,
dated May 15, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2020-0109, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) 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-2020-0681.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on December 17, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-28861 Filed 12-29-20; 8:45 am]
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