[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20099-20100]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2619-022]

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for
Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Shoreline Management Plan.
    b. Project No: 2619-022.
    c. Date Filed: August 13, 2012 and supplemented January 10 and
March 26, 2013.
    d. Applicant: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Mission Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The Mission Hydroelectric Project is located on the
Hiwassee River in Clay and Cherokee Counties, North Carolina.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Dennis Whitaker, Duke Energy--Lake Services,
526 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC, 28202,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary Karwoski at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email:
mary.karwoski @ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: April 29, 2013.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file,
mail an original and seven copies to: Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
Please include the project number (p-2619-022) on any comments,
motions, or recommendations filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: As required by article 407 of the July
22, 2011 license, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC requests Commission
approval of a proposed shoreline management plan (SMP) for the project.
The SMP defines shoreline management classifications for the shorelines
within the project boundary, identifies allowable and prohibited uses
within the shoreline areas, and describes the shoreline use permitting
process.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field (P-2619-022) to access the document.
You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-
208-3676 or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call (202) 502-
8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the
address in item (h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the
application directly from the applicant.

    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) Bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.

    Dated: March 27, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 221 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 68384-68388]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27069]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0773; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-068-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 787-8

airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a potential
latent failure of the valve actuator circuitry, which was not
identified during actuator development. This proposed AD would require
replacing certain engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel shutoff
valve actuators with new actuators, and would also require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to include a new airworthiness
limitation into the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). We are proposing this
AD to prevent latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve actuators,
which could result in the inability to shut off fuel to the engine or
APU in the case of an engine or APU fire. If the fuel cannot be shut
off to a fire, the engine or APU fire could be uncontrollable, which
could lead to structural failure.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 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>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0773; 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 (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6509; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0773;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-068-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 received reports on Model 787 airplanes of a potential latent
failure of the valve actuator circuitry, which was not identified
during actuator development. The fuel shutoff valve actuator circuit
design provides common input power through micro-switches to both the
motor and position indications. The latent failure condition has the
potential for a stuck micro-switch, which could lead to a disagreement
between the valve command and position indication. If a command is sent
to change the valve position and one of the internal micro-switches is
stuck in the depressed state, power would immediately provide
indication that the valve transitioned to its commanded state, when the
motor actually never received power to rotate. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in the inability to shut off fuel to the engine
or APU in the case of an engine or APU fire. If the fuel cannot be shut
off to a fire, the engine or APU fire could be uncontrollable, which
could lead to structural failure.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB280015-00, Issue
002, dated June 19, 2014. For information on the procedures and
compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2014-0773.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require airplanes with certain part number
shutoff valves to revise the maintenance or inspection program to add
airworthiness limitation number 28-AWL-ACT, ``Engine and APU Shut-Off
Valve Actuator Test.'' This proposed AD would also require
accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously, except as discussed under ``Difference Between
this Proposed AD and the Service Information.''
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these
inspections is required by section 91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 91.403(c)). For airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these
inspections, an operator might not be able to accomplish the
inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval of an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph (k) of this proposed AD. The request should
include a description of changes to the required inspections that will
ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Explanation of ``RC'' Steps in Service Information

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directives Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee,
to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for
annotating which steps in the service information are required for
compliance with an AD. Differentiating these steps from other tasks in
the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's
understanding of crucial AD

requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The
actions specified in the service information described previously
include steps that are labeled as RC (required for compliance) because
these steps have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving,
or eliminating an identified unsafe condition.
    As noted in the specified service information, steps labeled as RC
and all subordinate steps must be done to comply with the proposed AD.
However, steps that are not labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps
that are not labeled as RC may be deviated from, done as part of other
actions, or done using accepted methods different from those identified
in the service information without obtaining approval of an AMOC,
provided the steps labeled as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to
steps labeled as RC will require approval of an alternative method of
compliance.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Although Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB280015-00, Issue 002,
dated June 19, 2014, describes installing engine fuel shutoff valve and
APU fuel shutoff valve actuators having part number (P/N) 53-0037, this
proposed AD would prohibit installing valves having P/N 53-0037, and
require installing certain other valves. We have coordinated this
difference with Boeing.
    The applicability of this proposed AD includes all Model 787-8
airplanes, which differs from the effectivity of the service
information referenced previously. The parts are rotable, therefore,
this proposed AD includes all Model 787-8 airplanes.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Maintenance program revision..........  1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85            $510
                                         hour = $85.
Engine and APU fuel shutoff valve       10 work-hours x $85 per                0             850           5,100
 actuator replacement.                   hour = $850.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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. Amend Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2014-0773; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-068-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 2, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes,
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an error in the valve
actuator design. We are issuing this AD to prevent latent failures
of the fuel shutoff valve actuators, which could result in the
inability to shut off fuel to the engine or APU in the case of an
engine or APU fire. If the fuel cannot be shut off to a fire the
engine or APU fire could be uncontrollable which could lead to
structural failure.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection

program, as applicable, to add airworthiness limitation number 28-
AWL-ACT, by incorporating the information specified in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD into the Airworthiness Limitations Section
of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. This may be
accomplished by inserting a copy of airworthiness limitation number
28-AWL-ACT into the maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable. For the airplanes identified in the applicability note
of airworthiness limitation number 28-AWL-ACT, the initial
compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in figure 1
to paragraph (g) of this AD is within 10 days after accomplishment
of the maintenance or inspection program revision required by this
paragraph. When the engine and APU fuel shutoff valve actuators have
been replaced as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, the
airworthiness limitation number 28-AWL-ACT required by this
paragraph may be removed from the maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable.

                                    Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD: Engine and APU Shut-Off Valve Actuator Test
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            AWL No.                            Task                           Interval                      Applicability                Description
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28-AWL-ACT.....................  ALI............................  10 Days NOTE...................  ALL NOTE.......................  Engine and APU Shut-
                                                                                Off Valve Actuator
                                                                                Test.
                                                                                Concern: The fuel
                                                                                shutoff valve
                                                                                actuator design can
                                                                                result in airplanes
                                                                                operating with a
                                                                                failed fuel shutoff
                                                                                actuator that is
                                                                                not reported. A
                                                                                latently failed
                                                                                fuel shutoff
                                                                                actuator would
                                                                                prevent fuel shut
                                                                                off to an engine.
                                                                                In the event of
                                                                                certain engine
                                                                                fires, the
                                                                                potential exists
                                                                                for an engine fire
                                                                                to be
                                                                                uncontrollable.
                                                                                Perform the
                                                                                following tests in
                                                                                accordance with
                                                                                Boeing Service
                                                                                Bulletin B787-81205-
                                                                                SB280015-00, Issue
                                                                                002, dated June 19,
                                                                                2014.
                                                                                1. Do PART 1: ENGINE
                                                                                FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE
                                                                                ACTUATOR TEST as
                                                                                described in Boeing
                                                                                Service Bulletin
                                                                                B787-81205-SB280015
                                                                                -00, Issue 002,
                                                                                dated June 19,
                                                                                2014.
                                                                                a. If the left
                                                                                engine fuel
                                                                                shutoff valve
                                                                                actuator has Part
                                                                                Number 53-0037,
                                                                                perform the left
                                                                                engine fuel
                                                                                shutoff valve
                                                                                actuator test.
                                                                                b. If the right
                                                                                engine fuel
                                                                                shutoff valve
                                                                                actuator has Part
                                                                                Number 53-0037,
                                                                                perform the right
                                                                                engine fuel
                                                                                shutoff valve
                                                                                actuator test.
                                                                                c. If either test
                                                                                fails, repair
                                                                                faults as
                                                                                required (refer
                                                                                to Boeing
                                                                                Airplane
                                                                                Maintenance
                                                                                Manual 28-22-02).
                                                                                2. Do PART 2: APU
                                                                                FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE
                                                                                ACTUATOR TEST as
                                                                                described in Boeing
                                                                                Service Bulletin
                                                                                B787-81205-SB280015
                                                                                -00, Issue 002,
                                                                                dated June 19,
                                                                                2014.
                                                                                a. If the APU fuel
                                                                                shutoff valve
                                                                                actuator has part
                                                                                number 53-0037,
                                                                                perform the APU
                                                                                fuel shutoff
                                                                                valve actuator
                                                                                test.
                                                                                b. If the test
                                                                                fails, before
                                                                                further flight
                                                                                requiring APU
                                                                                availability,
                                                                                repair If the
                                                                                test fails,
                                                                                before further
                                                                                flight requiring
                                                                                APU availability,
                                                                                repair faults as
                                                                                required (refer
                                                                                to Boeing
                                                                                Airplane
                                                                                Maintenance
                                                                                Manual 28-25-03).
                                                                                NOTE: Dispatch may
                                                                                be permitted per
                                                                                MMEL 28-25-03 if
                                                                                APU is not required
                                                                                for flight.
                                                                                INTERVAL NOTE: Not
                                                                                required on days
                                                                                when the airplane
                                                                                is not used in
                                                                                revenue service.
                                                                                Must be done before
                                                                                further flight if
                                                                                it has been 10 or
                                                                                more calendar days
                                                                                since last
                                                                                inspection
                                                                                APPLICABILITY NOTE:
                                                                                This AWL applies to
                                                                                airplanes with
                                                                                Eaton Aerospace Ltd
                                                                                fuel shutoff valve
                                                                                actuators having
                                                                                Part Number 53-0037
                                                                                installed at the
                                                                                engine or APU spar
                                                                                shutoff location.
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(h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals

    Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: After
accomplishment of the maintenance or inspection program revision
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.

(i) Replacement

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
the engine and APU fuel shutoff valve actuators having part number
(P/N) 53-0037 with P/N 53-0049, in accordance with Part 5 or Part 6
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB280015-00, Issue 002, dated June 19, 2014, as applicable.
When all the engine and APU fuel shutoff valve actuators have been
replaced as required by this paragraph, the airworthiness limitation
number 28-AWL-ACT required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be
removed from the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable.

(j) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
motor operated valve actuator having P/N 53-0037 on any airplane in
the following locations: Engine fuel shutoff valve, APU fuel shutoff
valve, crossfeed valve, and defuel/isolation valve.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) If the service information contains steps that are labeled
as RC (Required for Compliance), those steps and all subordinate
steps must be done to comply with this AD; any steps that are not
labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps that are not labeled as
RC may be deviated from, done as part of other actions, or done
using accepted methods different from those identified in the
specified service information without obtaining approval of an AMOC,
provided the steps labeled as RC can be done and the airplane can be
put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to
steps labeled as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Rebel Nichols,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 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>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 5, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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66149 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 30, 2002 / Notices and health care providers of the CFC phaseout and the transition to alternatives. Accordingly, applicants are strongly advised to present detailed information on these points, including the scope and cost of such efforts and the medical and patient organizations involved in the work. Applicants should submit their exemption requests to EPA as noted in the Addresses section at the beginning of today's document.

III. Availability of Pharmaceutical Grade CFCs for the Year 2005 and Beyond The plant that currently produces pharmaceutical grade CFCs for U. S. MDIs is scheduled to close at the end of 2005. As such, it is necessary for MDI manufacturers who wish to continue production after that time to identify a source of pharmaceutical grade CFC past this date. The Parties to the Protocol have identified two possible options. One is to qualify another plant to continue to produce pharmaceutical grade CFCs on a just in time basis. A second option is to request that CFCs be produced from the existing plant in a `` final campaign'' production of CFC to be produced in 2005. The CFCs produced in a final campaign could, in theory, then supply the remainder of the transition to CFC free MDIs. It is important to note that this second option is under consideration but has not yet been approved by the Parties. In order for EPA to plan effectively for the future of the essential use process, and in order for the U. S. Government to be fully informed, EPA must gather information about how MDI manufacturers intend to procure CFCs after 2005. Therefore, we request that all essential use applicants for MDIs answer the following two questions as completely as possible. 1. What steps has your company taken to ensure a continued supply of CFCs beyond 2005? Please be specific and explain whether there are plans to qualify a plant to produce pharmaceutical grade CFCs. Please identify the chemical company, the location of the plant, and the date the new plant is expected to begin production. 2. Does your company wish to make an essential use request for final campaign production of pharmaceutical grade CFCs for the year 2005 and beyond? If yes, how much CFCs does your company anticipate requesting? The answers you provide will be considered confidential business information, and will only be shared with authorized government officials. While we are requesting information related to the possibility of campaign production of CFCs for MDIs in 2005, we are not requesting that companies make an official nomination for campaign production in 2005. If it is determined that campaign production is necessary and allowed under the Montreal Protocol, EPA will issue a separate notice requesting nominations for campaign production.

Dated: October 22, 2002. Robert Brenner, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 02– 27623 Filed 10– 29– 02; 8: 45 am]

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Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) Meeting Date, and Agenda AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of teleconference meeting.

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) will have a teleconference meeting on December 18, 2002, at 11: 00 AM EDT to discuss the ideas, comments, and suggestions presented at the November 21, 2002, ELAB Meeting and Open Forum. Items to be discussed include: (1) Opinions and comments made at the New Mexico ELAB meetings, (2) restructuring of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC), (3) discussion on future ELAB recommendations to EPA, and (4) recommendations for increasing the number of States that are Accrediting Authorities. ELAB is soliciting input from the public on these and other issues related to the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and the NELAC standards. Written comments on NELAP laboratory accreditation and the NELAC standards are encouraged and should be sent to Mr. Edward Kantor, DFO, US EPA, P. O. Box 93478, Las Vegas NV 89193– 3478, or faxed to (702) 798– 2261, or emailed to kantor. edward@ epa. gov. Members of the public are invited to listen to the teleconference calls and, time permitting, will be allowed to comment on issues discussed during this and previous ELAB meetings. Those persons interested in attending should call Edward Kantor at 702– 798– 2690 to obtain teleconference information. The number of lines are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Preference will be given to a group wishing to attend over a request from an individual.

Dated: October 23, 2002. John G. Lyon, Director, Environmental Sciences Division, National Environmental Research Laboratory. [FR Doc. 02– 27624 Filed 10– 29– 02; 8: 45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560– 50– P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP– 2002– 0255; FRL– 7275– 1]

Oxyfluorfen; Availability of Reregistration Eligibility Decision Document for Comment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: This notice announces availability and starts a 60– day public comment period on the Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) document for the pesticide active ingredient oxyfluorfen. The RED represents EPA's formal regulatory assessment of the health and environmental data base of the subject chemical and presents the Agency's determination regarding which pesticidal uses are eligible for reregistration.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket ID number OPP– 2002– 0255, must be received on or before December 30, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/ courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Dobak, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 308– 8180; email address: dobak. pat@ epa. gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information A. Does This Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); environmental, human health, and VerDate 0ct< 09> 2002 15: 05 Oct 29, 2002 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 30OCN1. SGM 30OCN1 66150 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 30, 2002 / Notices agricultural advocates; pesticides users; and members of the public interested in the use of pesticides. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of This Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket ID number OPP– 2002– 0255. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall # 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is (703) 305– 5805. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. To access RED documents and RED fact sheets electronically, go directly to the REDs table on the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs Home Page, at http:// www. epa. gov/ pesticides/ reregistration/ status. htm. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select `` search, '' then key in the appropriate docket ID number. Certain types of information will not be placed in EPA's Dockets. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket, but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff.

C. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/ courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket ID number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked `` late. '' EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute, please follow the instructions in Unit I. D. Do not use EPA Dockets or e mail to submit CBI or information protected by statute. 1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed in this unit, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the system, select `` search, '' and then key in docket ID number OPP– 2002– 0255. The system is an `` anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. E mail. Comments may be sent by e mail to opp docket@ epa. gov, Attention: Docket ID number OPP– 2002– 0255. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e mail system is not an `` anonymous access'' system. If you send an e mail comment directly to the docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e mail system automatically captures your e mail address. E mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I. C. 2. These electronic VerDate 0ct< 09> 2002 15: 05 Oct 29, 2002 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 30OCN1. SGM 30OCN1 66151 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 30, 2002 / Notices submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. By mail. Send your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency (7502C), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention: Docket ID number OPP– 2002– 0255. 3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, Attention: Docket ID number OPP– 2002– 0255. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I. B. 1.

D. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency?

Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e mail. You may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/ or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns. 6. Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection activity. 7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this document. 8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

II. Background A. What Action Is the Agency Taking?

The Agency has issued a RED for the pesticide active ingredient listed in this document. Under FIFRA, as amended in 1988, EPA is conducting an accelerated reregistration program to reevaluate existing pesticides to make sure they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. The data base to support the reregistration of the chemical listed in this document is substantially complete, and the pesticide's risks have been mitigated so that it will not pose unreasonable risks to people or the environment when used according to its approved labeling. In addition, EPA is reevaluating existing pesticides and reassessing tolerances under the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. The pesticides included in this notice also have been found to meet the FQPA safety standard. All registrants of pesticide products containing the active ingredient listed in this document have been sent the appropriate RED, and must respond to labeling requirements and product specific data requirements (if applicable) within 8 months of receipt. Products also containing other pesticide active ingredients will not be reregistered until those other active ingredients are determined to be eligible for reregistration. The reregistration program is being conducted under Congressionally mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes both the need to make timely reregistration decisions and to involve the public. Therefore, EPA is issuing this RED as a final document with a 60– day comment period. Although the 60– day public comment period does not affect the registrant's response due date, it is intended to provide an opportunity for public input and a mechanism for initiating any necessary amendments to the RED. All comments will be considered by the Agency. If any comment significantly affects the RED, EPA will amend the RED by publishing the amendment in the Federal Register.

B. What Is the Agency's Authority for Taking This Action?

The legal authority for these REDs falls under FIFRA, as amended in 1988 and 1996. Section 4( g)( 2)( A) of FIFRA directs that, after submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, `` the Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active ingredient are eligible for reregistration, '' before calling in product specific data on individual enduse products, and either reregistering products or taking `` other appropriate regulatory action. ''

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Chemicals, Pesticides and pests.

Dated: October 24, 2002. Betty Shackleford, Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 02– 27626 Filed 10– 29– 02; 8: 45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560– 50– S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL– 7402– 2]

Health Assessment of 1,3 Butadiene AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of Availability.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of a final report titled, Health Assessment of 1,3 Butadiene (EPA/ 600/ P– 98/ 001F), which was prepared by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) of the Office of Research and Development (ORD).

DATES: This document will be available on or about October 30, 2002.

ADDRESSES: The document will be made available electronically through the NCEA Web site (http:// www. epa. gov/ ncea). A limited number of paper copies will be available from the EPA's National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP), P. O. Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242; telephone: 1– 800– 490– 9198 or 513– 489– 8190; facsimile: 513– 489– 8695. Please provide your name, your mailing address, the title and the EPA number of the requested publication.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0091, FRL-9472-8]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Ambient Air Quality Surveillance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that the EPA is planning
to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2012. Before submitting
the ICR to the OMB for review and approval, the EPA is soliciting
comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as
described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 28, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number OAR-
2002-0091, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
(EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket, Mail Code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2002-0091. The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be
included in the public docket without change and may be made available
online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed
to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information
that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site
is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means the EPA will not know
your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body
of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to the EPA
without going through http://www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address
will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that
is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If
you submit an electronic comment, the EPA recommends that you include
your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and
with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If the EPA cannot read your comment
due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification,
the EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files
should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and
be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about
EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Trinca, Air Quality Assessment
Division, Environmental Protection Agency; telephone number: (919) 541-
0520; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

How can I access the docket and/or submit comments?

    The EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket
ID No. EPA-OAR-2002-0091, which is available for online viewing at
http://www.regulations.gov, or in-person viewing at the Air and
Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room
B102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. The EPA/DC
Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading
Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the Air and
Radiation Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Use http://www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft
collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those
documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once
in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number
identified in this document.

What information is EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the EPA specifically
solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, the EPA is requesting comments
from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25 people) on
examples of specific additional efforts that the EPA could make to
reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this
collection.

What should I consider when I prepare my comments for the EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific
examples.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
    6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified
under DATES.
    7. To ensure proper receipt by the EPA, be sure to identify the
docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the
first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and
Federal Register citation.

What information collection activity or ICR does this apply to?

    Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are
those state,

local air pollution control agencies, and tribal entities which collect
and report ambient air quality data for the criteria pollutants to the
EPA as well as other supporting measurements.
    Title: Ambient Air Quality Surveillance
    ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0940-25, OMB Control No. 2060-0084.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on April 30,
2012. 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. The OMB control numbers for the
EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the
Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and are
displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other
appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or
form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA
regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR includes ambient air monitoring data and other
supporting measurements reporting and recordkeeping activities
associated with the 40 CFR part 58 Ambient Air Quality Surveillance
rule. These data and information are collected by various state and
local air quality management agencies and reported to the Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards within the Office of Air and Radiation,
U.S. EPA.
    This ICR reflects revisions of the previous ICR update of 2009, and
it covers the period of 2012-2014. The number of monitoring stations,
sampling parameters, and frequency of data collection and submittal is
expected to remain stable for 2012-2014.
    The data collected through this information collection consist of
ambient air concentration measurements for the seven air pollutants
with national ambient air quality standards (i.e., ozone, sulfur
dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead, carbon monoxide, and particulate
matter (PM2.5 and PM10)), ozone precursors,
meteorological variables at a select number of sites and other
supporting measurements. Accompanying the pollutant concentration data
are quality assurance/quality control data and air monitoring network
design information.
    The U.S. EPA and others (e.g., state and local air quality
management agencies, tribal entities, environmental groups, academic
institutions, industrial groups) use the ambient air quality data for
many purposes. Some of the more prominent uses include informing the
public and other interested parties of an area's air quality, judging
an area's (e.g., county, city, neighborhood) air quality in comparison
with the established health or welfare standards (including both
national and local standards), evaluating an air quality management
agency's progress in achieving or maintaining air pollutant levels
below the national and local standards, developing and revising State
Implementation Plans (SIPs) in accordance with 40 CFR part 51,
evaluating air pollutant control strategies, developing or revising
national control policies, providing data for air quality model
development and validation, supporting enforcement actions, documenting
episodes and initiating episode controls, air quality trends
assessment, and air pollution research.
    The state and local agencies and tribal entities with
responsibility for reporting ambient air quality data and information
as requested in this ICR submit these data electronically to the U.S.
EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database. Quality assurance/quality
control records and monitoring network documentation are also
maintained, by each state and local agency, in AQS electronic format
where possible.
    Although the state and local air pollution control agencies and
tribal entities are responsible for the operation of the air monitoring
networks, the EPA funds a portion of the total costs through federal
grants. These grants generally require an appropriate level of
contribution, or ``match,'' from the state/local agencies or tribal
entities. The costs shown in this renewal are the total costs incurred
for the monitoring program regardless of the source of the funding.
This practice of using the total cost is consistent with prior ICR
submittals and renewals.
    This Information Collection is estimated to involve 168 respondents
for a total cost of approximately $195,490,206 (total capital, and
labor and non-labor operation and maintenance) plus a total burden of
2,105,714 hours. The labor cost associated with the hours is
$125,341,493. Included in the total are other costs of non-labor
operations and maintenance of $12,347,105 and equipment and contract
costs of $57,801,607. In addition to the costs at the state and local
air pollution control agencies and tribal entities, there is a burden
to the EPA of 135,793 hours and $13,204,166.
    Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average
12,534 hours per respondent. Burden means the total time, effort, or
financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain,
or disclose or provide information to or for a federal agency. This
includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire,
install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable
instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train
personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search
data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and
transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the agency's estimate,
which is only briefly summarized here:
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 168.
    Frequency of response: Data submissions are required quarterly, but
may occur more frequently.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 2,105,714 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $195,490,206. This includes an
estimated labor burden cost of $125,341,493 and an estimated cost of
$57,801,607 for equipment and contract costs.

What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

    The EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to the OMB
for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, the
EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR
1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to the OMB and
the opportunity to submit additional comments to the OMB. If you have
any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact
the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Dated: September 22, 2011.
Mary E. Henigin,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
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[Notices]
[Pages 15549-15551]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2020-0036; Notice 1]

Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Receipt of Petitions for
Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Receipt of petitions.

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SUMMARY: Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) on behalf of Toyota
Motor Corporation (TMC) (collectively referred to as ``Toyota'') has
determined that certain replacement seat belt assemblies manufactured
by Tokai Rika Mexico and Joyson Safety Systems and sold to Toyota
dealerships as replacement equipment do not fully comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
Toyota filed two noncompliance reports, both dated May 4, 2020. Toyota
subsequently submitted two petitions to NHTSA both dated May 28, 2020,
for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it
relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces receipt of
Toyota's petition.

DATES: Send comments on or before April 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written data,
views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the
docket and notice number cited in the title of this notice and
submitted by any of the following methods:
     Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver comments by hand to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
except for Federal holidays.
     Electronically: Submit comments electronically by logging
onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website at https://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Comments may also be faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater
than

15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of
necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in
hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish
to receive confirmation that comments you have submitted by mail were
received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the
comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided.
    All comments and supporting materials received before the close of
business on the closing date indicated above will be filed in the
docket and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be
considered to the fullest extent possible.
    When the petitions are granted or denied, notice of the decisions
will also be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the
authority indicated at the end of this notice.
    All comments, background documentation, and supporting materials
submitted to the docket may be viewed by anyone at the address and
times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by following the online instructions for
accessing the docket. The docket ID number for this petition is shown
in the heading of this notice.
    DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement is available for review in a
Federal Register notice published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    I. Overview: Toyota has determined that certain replacement seat
belt assemblies manufactured by Tokai Rika Mexico and Joyson Safety
Systems and sold to Toyota dealerships as replacement equipment do not
fully comply with the requirements of paragraph S4.1(k) and (l) of
FMVSS No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies (49 CFR 571.209). Toyota filed two
noncompliance reports both dated May 4, 2020, pursuant to 49 CFR part
573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Toyota
subsequently submitted two petitions to NHTSA both dated May 28, 2020,
for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49
U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is
inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, pursuant to 49
U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, Exemption for
Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance.
    This notice of receipt of Toyota's petitions is published under 49
U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any Agency decision or
other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.
    II. Equipment Involved: Approximately 37 Tokai Rika Mexico
replacement seat belt assemblies manufactured between March 1, 2019,
and April 15, 2020, and approximately 97,550 Joyson Safety Systems
replacement seat belt assemblies manufactured between July 18, 1997,
and February 25, 2020, are potentially involved.
    III. Noncompliance: Toyota explains that the noncompliance involves
seatbelt assemblies sourced to Toyota dealerships by Tokai Rika Mexico
and Joyson Safety Systems for use or subsequent resale to dealership
customers as replacement equipment. Specifically, certain replacement
seat belt assemblies were sold with missing or incorrect ``Installation
instructions'' and ``Usage and maintenance instructions'' and
therefore, do not meet all applicable requirements specified in
paragraph S4.1(k) and (l) of FMVSS No. 209.
    IV. Rule Requirements: Paragraph S4.1(k) and (l) of FMVSS No. 209
include the requirements relevant to this petition. A seat belt
assembly, other than a seat belt assembly installed in a motor vehicle
by an automobile manufacturer, shall be accompanied by an instruction
sheet providing sufficient information for installing the assembly in a
motor vehicle. A seat belt assembly or retractor shall be accompanied
by written instructions for the proper use of the assembly, stressing
particularly the importance of wearing the assembly snugly and properly
located on the body, and on the maintenance of the assembly and
periodic inspection of all components.
    V. Summary of Toyota's Petition: The following views and arguments
presented in this section, V. Summary of Toyota's Petition, are the
views and arguments provided by Toyota. They have not been evaluated by
the Agency and do not reflect the views of the Agency. Toyota described
the subject noncompliance and stated their belief that the
noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety.
    In support of its petition, Toyota submitted the following
reasoning:
    1. The subject seat belt assemblies were sold only by Toyota
dealerships. Due to the dealerships' replacement parts ordering system
and the parts packaging, improper replacement seat belt assembly
selection would not likely occur.
    Toyota stated that it is unlikely that the subject replacement seat
belt assemblies would be selected for an incorrect seating position as
a result of this issue. The subject assemblies were only sold by Toyota
dealerships. The parts ordering system clearly indicates the part and
enables identification of the appropriate model vehicle and seating
position for which the assembly is intended to be installed. When
selecting a replacement part, the dealerships can search by Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), part number, and vehicle model. They can
also see a diagram of the part location via the Electronic Parts
Catalog. In addition, the part can be identified by the label on the
box and the old part can be compared to the new part. The label on the
box in which the replacement seat belt is packaged specifies the part
number and part description.
    Because of the Toyota dealerships' robust part ordering system and
the additional label on the box, it is unlikely that an incorrect seat
belt would be provided or used as a replacement part. The missing
instruction sheet has no effect on a dealership's ability to provide
the correct replacement part ordered or on the installer's ability to
correctly identify the appropriate replacement part.
    2. The improper installation of the seat belt assembly is unlikely.
Dealership technicians and third-party installers can access Toyota's
electronic repair manual and other aftermarket manuals.
    It is unlikely that an improper installation of a replacement seat
belt would occur as a result of a missing instruction sheet. First, if
the instruction sheet is missing from the box, the installer would
likely obtain the correct installation information from a different
source or would return the part to the dealer.
    Second, after identifying that the part does not have the
installation instruction sheet, the installer could return the part to
the dealer, request the installation instructions from the dealer, or
consult other sources of installation instructions that are readily
available. Technicians at Toyota dealerships have access to Toyota's
electronic repair manual. Third-party installers have access to various
aftermarket repair manuals and can obtain access to Toyota's electronic
repair manual. Finally, the installer can also request a copy of the
installation instructions from Toyota; and it would be provided free of
charge.

    Third, the subject assemblies themselves have characteristics that
discourage incorrect installation. Because the subject seat belts are
not universal type seat belts, they are intended to be used to replace
specific seat belts in specific seating positions. Thus, the
installation procedure is the reverse of part removal. Further, Toyota
believes that it is unlikely that the subject seat belts can be
installed properly in an incorrect seating position.
    All of the Tokai Rika Mexico seat belt assemblies are intended to
be used as replacement equipment for the model year (MY) 2020 Corolla
rear seat. Toyota determined that these seat belt assemblies cannot be
properly installed in any of the other MY 2020 Corolla seating
positions and are not used on any other Toyota or Lexus models.
    Concerning the Joyson Safety Systems seat belt assemblies, based on
the audits Toyota conducted of the replacement seat belt assemblies in
its parts distribution centers, Toyota identified 27 different
replacement seat belt assembly models that had incorrect instruction
sheets. While there could be other variations not identified in these
audits, Toyota determined that the seat belt assemblies identified in
these audits could not be properly installed in the location specified
by the incorrect instruction sheet. In addition, the torque value for
structurally mounting the seat belt assemblies is a standard value and
is correct regardless of which instruction sheet is used (42Nm).
Because these torque values are common, even if the technician uses the
torque values from the wrong installation instruction sheet, the torque
value will still be correct.
    For these reasons, it is unlikely that the subject seat belt
assemblies would be improperly installed.
    3. The replacement seat belt assemblies are intended to replace the
original equipment seat belts. The owner's manual for each vehicle
contains the seat belt usage and maintenance instructions.
    It is unlikely that an improper use or maintenance of a replacement
seat belt would occur as a result of a missing or incorrect instruction
sheet. The affected seat belt assemblies are designed to replace the
originally equipped seat belts in specific Toyota vehicles. All of the
vehicle models for which these replacement seat belt assemblies were
designed were originally equipped with an owner's manual that contains
usage and maintenance instructions for these seat belt assemblies.
Thus, the vehicle owner has access to the usage and maintenance
instructions and would not need to refer to the instruction sheet for
this information.
    4. The seat belts comply with all other requirements of FMVSS No.
209.
    The missing or incorrect instruction sheets have no bearing on the
materials or performance of the replacement seat belt assembly itself.
Thus, the assemblies continue to meet the other performance
requirements specified in FMVSS No. 209. There is no impact to
performance, functionality, or occupant safety.
    5. Toyota is unaware of allegations of missing instruction sheets.
    Toyota has searched its records for allegations of missing
instruction sheets concerning the subject replacement seat belt
assemblies. As of April 23, 2020, no owner complaints, field reports,
warranty claims, legal claims, or dealer technical assistance calls
concerning the missing installation instruction sheets were found.
    6. In similar situations, NHTSA has granted petitions for
inconsequential noncompliance relating to the subject requirement of
FMVSS No. 209.
    NHTSA has previously granted at least seven similar petitions for
inconsequential noncompliance for missing or incorrect instruction
sheets for certain replacement seat belt assemblies. These include: FCA
US LLC (84 FR 20948, May 13, 2019); Mitsubishi Motors North America,
Inc., (77 FR 24762, April 25, 2012); Bentley Motors, Inc. (76 FR 58343,
September 20, 2011); Hyundai Motor Company (74 FR 9125, March 2, 2009);
Ford Motor Company, (73 FR 11462, March 3, 2008); Mazda North American
Operations (73 FR 11464, March 3, 2008); and Subaru of America, Inc.
(65 FR 67471, November 9, 2000).
    Toyota's complete petition and all supporting documents are
available by logging onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS)
website at https://www.regulations.gov and by following the online
search instructions to locate the docket number as listed in the title
of this notice.
    Toyota concluded by expressing the belief that the subject
noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety,
and that its petition to be exempted from providing notification of the
noncompliance, as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the
noncompliance, as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120, should be granted.
    NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a
determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers
only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively,
to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance
and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, any decision on
this petition only applies to the equipment that Toyota no longer
controlled at the time it determined that the noncompliance existed.
However, any decision on this petition does not relieve equipment
distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for
sale, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate
commerce of the noncompliant seat belt assemblies under their control
after Toyota notified them that the subject noncompliance existed.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at
49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8

Otto G. Matheke III,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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