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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration
(FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain
requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is
described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory
provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the
petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.

New Jersey Transit Rail

[Docket Number FRA-2008-0097]

    The New Jersey Transit Rail (NJ Transit) seeks a waiver of
compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 218, Railroad
Operating Practices. Specifically, NJ Transit is requesting a waiver of
Blue Signal Requirements as prescribed in 49 CFR 218.29(c)(1) at their
Morrisville Yard facility located in Morrisville, PA.

    Equipment servicing and storage facilities (yards) on NJ Transit
have often evolved from older facilities with limited area for
expansion. Tack lengths are limited, while equipment consists have been
lengthened to accommodate increased passenger ridership. Newer
facilities are restricted by the cost or unavailability of required
land. Therefore, at certain locations, track must typically be utilized
to its capacity.
    Morrisville Yard is a facility where the tracks are utilized to
capacity. The current Mechanical Department workforce at this facility
includes approximately 200 employees servicing approximately 30 trains
per day. The allotted times for servicing equipment is restricted due
to train availablity, time of day, and train scheduling requirements.
Currently, there are 18 tracks utilized for inspection, servicing, and
repair, which require Blue Signal Protection. The maximum track space
on each track is being used to accommodate the current length of the
train consists. A Transportation Department Yardmaster is responsible
for controlling train movements within the facility, and to coordinate
maintenance with the Mechanical Department. Since these 18 tracks are
not under the control of the Mechanical Department, if a derail is used
for the protection of workers, Federal law requires the derail to be
placed 150 feet away from the equipment requiring Blue Signal
Protection. This greatly restricts the train lengths that can be placed
on these tracks. In addition, lining and locking a track switch away
from the track being protected will restrict the amount of equipment
that can be simultaneously inspected, serviced, or repaired.
    NJ Transit believes that the current 5 mph speed limit in effect at
the Morrisville facility along with positioning a locked derail 50 feet
from the equipment being protected, as prescribed in Sec.
218.29(a)(4), will provide effective Blue Signal Protection for
employees working on the equipment. In addition, a Transportation
Department Yardmaster is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to
control train movements and coordinate maintenance activities with
Mechanical Department Supervisors. NJ Transit Timetable Special
Instructions restricts the speed of Morrisville facility tracks 1-18 to
not more than 5 mph. NJ Transit declares that this waiver is needed to
ensure timely inspections, servicing, and repairs to trains, so that
they can meet the needs of their customers.
    Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings
by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate
scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since
the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party
desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in
writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for
their request.
    All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the
appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA-
2008-0097) and may be submitted by any of the following methods:
     Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W12-140, Washington, DC
20590.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
    Communications received within 30 days of the date of this notice
will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments
received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All
written communications concerning these proceedings are available for
examination during regular business hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the above
facility. All documents in the public docket are also available for
inspection and copying on the Internet at the docket facility's Web
site at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written
communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment,
if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages
19477-78).

    Issued in Washington, DC on January 14, 2009.
Grady C. Cothen, Jr.,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program
Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

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

Filing Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP17-306-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC submits tariff filing
per 154.204: CCRM 2017 to be effective 2/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20161230-5026.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-307-000.
    Applicants: Enable Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Enable Gas Transmission, LLC submits tariff filing per
154.204: Negotiated Rate Filing-- January 2017 Entergy Arkansas 1008791
to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20161230-5029.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-313-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Non-Conforming Agreement--EQT Energy--Contract 910900 to
be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20161230-5067.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-314-000.
    Applicants: Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP.
    Description: Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP submits tariff filing per
154.204: DCP--December 30, 2016 Negotiated Rate Agreement and
Administrative Change to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 12/30/16.
    Accession Number: 20161230-5117.
    Docket Numbers: RP17-315-000.
    Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
    Description: Equitrans, L.P. submits tariff filing per 154.204:
Negotiated Capacity Release--1/1/2017 to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/3/17.
    Accession Number: 20170103-5031.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-316-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt (Atlanta 8438 to various eff 1-1-17)
to be effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/3/17.
    Accession Number: 20170103-5049.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-317-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt (PH 41455 to Texla 47548) to be
effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/3/17.
    Accession Number: 20170103-5050.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-318-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt (Encana 37663 to Texla 47549) to be
effective 1/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/3/17.
    Accession Number: 20170103-5051.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-319-000.
    Applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC.
    Description: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC submits tariff filing per
154.204: Neg Rates 2017-1-3 BP, CP, Encana to be effective 1/1/2017.

    Filed Date: 1/3/17.
    Accession Number: 20170103-5184.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-320-000.
    Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC submits tariff filing per
154.204: Negotiated Rate Agmt (Castleton Comm 35873) to be effective 1/
1/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/4/17.
    Accession Number: 20170104-5018.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-321-000.
    Applicants: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. submits tariff
filing per 154.204: Volume No. 2--Neg Rate Agmt--Sequent Energy
SP311522 & Noble SP316649 to be effective 11/1/2016.
    Filed Date: 1/4/17.
    Accession Number: 20170104-5091.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-322-000.
    Applicants: Golden Triangle Storage, Inc.
    Description: Golden Triangle Storage, Inc. submits tariff filing
per 154.204: Non-Conforming Firm Wheeling Service Agreement--January
2017 to be effective 3/1/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/4/17.
    Accession Number: 20170104-5092.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-323-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Description: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. submits tariff
filing per 154.601: Non Conforming Negotiated Rate Agreement Update
(Pioneer Jan 2017) to be effective 1/6/2017.
    Filed Date: 1/5/17.
    Accession Number: 20170105-5003.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/17.

    Docket Numbers: RP17-324-000.
    Applicants: Anadarko Energy Services Company, Alta Marcellus
Development, LLC.
    Description: Joint Petition of Anadarko Energy Services Company and
Alta Marcellus Development, LLC for Temporary Waivers of Capacity
Release Regulations, Request for Shortened Comment Period and Expedited
Treatment under RP17-324.
    Filed Date: 1/4/17.
    Accession Number: 20170104-5157.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/11/17.

    Any person desiring to protest in any of the above proceedings must
file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Regulations (18
CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified
comment date.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: January 5, 2017.
 Nathaniel J. Davis, Jr.,
 Deputy Secretary
[FR Doc. 2017-01916 Filed 1-27-17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0528; Product Identifier 2018-NE-24-AD; Amendment
39-19717; AD 2019-16-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2018-25-01
for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-D,
Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H turbofan model engines. AD
2018-25-01 required initial and repetitive inspections of the
intermediate-pressure compressor (IPC) stage 1 rotor (R1) blades, IPC
stage 2 rotor (R2) blades, and IPC shaft stage 2 dovetail posts, and
removing any cracked parts from service. This AD retains those
inspections, revises certain reinspection intervals, and adds certain
engine models to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a
determination by the manufacturer of the need to revise inspection
intervals for certain affected engines. In addition, the FAA added
recently validated additional engine models to the applicability. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 11, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 11,
2019.
    The FAA must receive any comments on this AD by October 11, 2019.

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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce
plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, United Kingdom, DE24
8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-249936; email:
exception occurred on : 2019-18340.htm
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royce.com">[email protected]royce.com; internet: https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2019-0528.

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-2019-
0528; 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 AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI),
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued AD 2018-25-01, Amendment 39-19511 (83 FR 62694,
December 6, 2018), (``AD 2018-25-01''), for all RR Trent 1000-A, Trent
1000-C, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H
turbofan engine models. AD 2018-25-01 required initial inspections and
repetitive inspections of the IPC R1 blades, IPC R2 blades, and IPC
shaft stage 2 dovetail posts, and removal of any cracked parts from
service. AD 2018-25-01 resulted from the manufacturer determining the
need for repetitive inspections of the IPC R1 blades, IPC R2 blades,
and IPC shaft stage 2 dovetail posts. The FAA issued AD 2018-25-01 to
prevent failure of the IPC, which could result in failure of one or
more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2018-25-01 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2018-25-01, RR determined that inspection
intervals for certain affected engines need to be revised. Also, since
the FAA issued AD 2018-25-01, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) has issued EASA AD 2019-0075, dated March 29, 2019 (``the
MCAI''), which requires initial and repetitive inspections of IPC R1
blades, IPC R2 blades, and IPC shaft stage 2 dovetail posts installed
on certain engines and removal of any cracked parts from service.
    Also, since the FAA issued AD 2018-25-01, the type certificate (TC)
for all Trent 1000 turbofan model engines was revised to add RR Trent
1000-AE2 and Trent 1000-CE2 engine models to the list of applicable
engine models. Both Trent 1000-AE2 and Trent 1000-CE2 engine models
were identified in EASA AD 2019-0075 and are subject to the same unsafe
condition as the other models listed in the Applicability of this AD.
    In addition, Rolls-Royce plc transferred TC E00076EN to Rolls-Royce
Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) on February 21, 2019. The FAA has
therefore revised the TC holder name from ``Rolls-Royce plc'' in AD
2018-25-01 to ``Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG'' in this AD. Where
applicable, for example when referring to the relevant service
information, the FAA continues to use the name ``Rolls-Royce plc'' in
this AD.
    The FAA also updated our estimate for labor hours when replacing
the IPC

blades and the IPC drum to be consistent with the estimates provided in
the service information.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB)
Trent 1000 72-AK130, Revision 4, dated March 4, 2019, and RR NMSB Trent
1000 72-K132, Revision 2, dated March 26, 2019. RR Alert NMSB Trent
1000 72-AK130 describes procedures for performing initial and
repetitive inspections of the IPC R1 blades, IPC R2 blades, and IPC
shaft stage 2 dovetail posts, and lists engine serial numbers. RR NMSB
Trent 1000 72-K132, describes procedures for replacement of the IPC R1
blades, IPC R2 blades, and the IP compressor drum during refurbishment.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K099, Revision 2, dated
September 27, 2018, and earlier revisions; RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K100,
Initial Issue, dated June 11, 2018; RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K129, Initial
Issue, dated June 11, 2018; and RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K129, Revision 3,
dated February 28, 2019, and earlier revisions. RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-
K099, Initial Issue, and RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K099, Revision 2, and
earlier revisions, describe procedure for an ultrasonic inspection of
the IPC R1 blades. RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K100, Initial Issue, describes
procedures for a visual borescope inspection of the IPC R2 blades and
IPC shaft stage 2 dovetail posts. RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K129, Revision
3, and earlier revisions, describe procedures for an ultrasonic
inspection of the IPC R2 blades.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by EASA and is approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe
condition described in EASA AD 2019-0075, dated March 29, 2019, and
service information referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD
because we evaluated all the relevant information provided by EASA and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of the IPC R1
blades, IPC R2 blades, and IPC shaft stage 2 dovetail posts, and
removal of any cracked parts from service.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    This AD requires inspections of any affected IPC part to be
completed within 15 days of the effective date of this AD. EASA AD
2019-0075, dated March 29, 2019, requires inspection of certain
affected IPC parts to be completed within 30 days of the effective date
of EASA AD 2019-0075. The FAA expects most operators have already
complied with EASA AD and find that completing the inspections within
15 days of the effective date of this AD provides an appropriate level
of safety.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD interim action. The manufacturer is still
reviewing this unsafe condition and may develop follow-on actions.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, the FAA finds
that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary
and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and the FAA did not provide you with notice and an opportunity
to provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, the FAA
invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this
final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number FAA-2019-0528 and product identifier
2018-NE-24-AD at the beginning of your comments. The FAA specifically
invites comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental,
and energy aspects of this final rule. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule
because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments we receive, without change, to
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact we receive about this final rule.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 0 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspect IPC blades and dovetail posts.  20 work-hours x $85 per               $0          $1,700              $0
                                         hour = $1700.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Replace IPC R1 blade.......................  128 work-hours x $85 per hour =              $1,528         $12,408
                                              $10,880.
Replace IPC R2 blade.......................  128 work-hours x $85 per hour =                 993          11,873
                                              $10,880.
Replace IPC 1-8 drum.......................  224 work-hours x $85 per hour =           1,365,219       1,384,259
                                              $19,040.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

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, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2018-25-01, Amendment 39-19511 (83 FR 62694, December 6, 2018), and
adding the following new AD:

2019-16-14 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG: Amendment 39-19717;
Docket No. FAA-2019-0528; Product Identifier 2018-NE-24-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 11, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2018-25-01, Amendment 39-19511 (83 FR 62694,
December 6, 2018).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
(RRD) Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-AE, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-CE,
Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H turbofan
model engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine
Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of intermediate-pressure
compressor (IPC) rotor blade cracks, which could lead to rotor blade
separations resulting in engine failures. The FAA is issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the IPC. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in failure of one or more engines, loss of
thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within 15 days of the effective date of this AD, or within
the compliance times specified in the Accomplishment Instructions,
Table 1, of Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non-Modification Service
Bulletin (NMSB) Trent 1000 72-AK130, Revision 4, dated March 4, 2019
(``RR Alert NMSB Trent 100 72-AK130''), whichever occurs later,
perform an on-wing inspection of the IPC stage 1 rotor (R1) blades
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
3.A.(1), of RR Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72-AK130.
    (2) Thereafter, repeat the on-wing inspections of the IPC R1
blades using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(1), and
within the compliance times specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions, Table 1, of RR Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72-AK130.
    (3) Within 15 days of the effective date of this AD, or before
exceeding the applicable threshold defined in the Accomplishment
Instructions, Table 2 or Table 3, of RR Alert NSMB 72-AK130,
whichever occurs later, perform an on-wing inspection of the IPC
stage 2 rotor (R2) blades and IPC shaft stage 2 dovetail posts in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.B.(1)
and 3.C.(1), of RR Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72-AK130.
    (4) After performing the inspection in paragraph (g)(3) of this
AD, repeat the on-wing inspections of IPC R2 blades and IPC shaft
stage 2 dovetail posts using paragraphs 3.B.(1) and 3.C.(1) of RR
Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72-AK130 and within the compliance times
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions, Table 2 and Table 3,
of RR Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72-AK130.
    (5) For any on-wing inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1)
through (4) of this AD, provided the stated thresholds and intervals
are not exceeded, you may substitute:
    (i) An in-shop inspection of an engine or module performed in
accordance with the instructions of the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraphs 3.A.(2), 3.B.(2), and 3.C.(2) of the RR Alert NMSB Trent
1000 72-AK130, Revision 4, dated March 4, 2019; or
    (ii) An in-shop piece part inspection during refurbishment in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3.B.(2)(f)(vi), 3.B.(2)(g)(v), 3.B.(3)(d)(iii) of RR NMSB Trent 1000
72-K132, Revision 2, dated March 26, 2019.
    (6) If any IPC R1 blade, IPC R2 blade, or IPC shaft stage 2
dovetail post is found cracked during any inspection (on-wing or

in-shop) required by this AD, remove the cracked part from service
and replace with a part eligible for installation before further
flight.

(h) Inspection After Operation Under Asymmetric Power

    As of the effective date of this AD, before the next flight
after each occurrence where engine operation in asymmetric power
conditions was sustained for more than 30 minutes at less than
25,000 feet, either resulting from engine power reduction or from
engine in-flight shut-down (IFSD), inspect the IPC R1 blades, the
IPC R2 blades, and the IPC shaft stage 2 dovetail posts in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A.(1),
3.B.(1), and 3.C.(1), of RR Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72-AK130, Revision
4, dated March 4, 2019, on the engine that did not experience the
power reduction or IFSD installed on the airplane.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the inspections required by paragraphs
(g)(1) and (3) of this AD if you performed these inspections before
the effective date of this AD using RR Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72-
AK130, Revision 3, dated January 10, 2019, or earlier revisions.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. You may email your request
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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Dorie Resnik,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0075, dated March 29, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2019-0528.

(l) 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) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin
(NMSB) Trent 1000 72-AK130, Revision 4, dated March 4, 2019.
    (ii) RR NMSB Trent 1000 72-K132, Revision 2, dated March 26,
2019.
    (3) For RR service information identified in this AD, contact
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
United Kingdom, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-
exception occurred on : 2019-18340.htm
exception occurred on : 2019-18340.htm
1332-249936; email: royce.com">[email protected]royce.com; internet:
https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine and
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803. 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 August 21, 2019.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2020-N-2253]

Medical Device User Fees; Stakeholder Meetings on Medical Device
User Fee Amendments of Fiscal Years 2023 to 2027 Reauthorization;
Request for Notification of Stakeholder Intention to Participate

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing
this notice to request that public stakeholders--including patient and
consumer advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and scientific and
academic experts--notify FDA of their intent to participate in periodic
consultation meetings on the reauthorization of the Medical Device User
Fee Amendments (MDUFA). The statutory authority for MDUFA expires in
September 2022. At that time, new legislation will be required for FDA
to continue collecting user fees for the medical device program. The
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that FDA
consult with a range of stakeholders in developing recommendations for
the next MDUFA program. The FD&C Act also requires that FDA hold
discussions (at least every month) with patient and consumer advocacy
groups during FDA's negotiations with the regulated industry. The
purpose of this request for notification is to ensure continuity and
progress in these monthly discussions by establishing consistent public
stakeholder representation.

DATES: Submit notification of intention to participate in these series
of meetings by February 26, 2021. Stakeholder meetings will be held
monthly. It is anticipated that they will commence in March 2021. See
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for registration date and
information.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will take place virtually and will be held by
webcast only. Submit notification of intention to participate in
monthly stakeholder meetings by email to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Olson, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 1664, Silver Spring, MD 20993,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is requesting that public stakeholders--including patient and
consumer advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and scientific and
academic experts--notify the Agency of their intent to participate in
periodic stakeholder consultation meetings on the reauthorization of
MDUFA. MDUFA authorizes FDA to collect user fees from the regulated
industry for the process for the review of medical devices. The
authorization for the current program (MDUFA IV) expires in September
2022. Without new legislation, FDA will no longer be able to collect
user fees for future fiscal years to fund the medical device review
process.
    Section 738A(b)(1) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 379j-1(b)(1))
requires that FDA consult with a range of stakeholders, including
representatives from patient and consumer advocacy groups, healthcare
professionals, and scientific and academic experts, in developing
recommendations for the next MDUFA program. FDA initiated the
reauthorization process by holding a public meeting on October 27,
2020, where stakeholders and other members of the public were given an
opportunity to present their views on the reauthorization. The FD&C Act
further requires that FDA continue meeting with the representatives of
patient and consumer advocacy groups at least once every month during
negotiations with the regulated industry to continue discussions of
stakeholder views on the reauthorization and their suggestions for
changes. It is anticipated that these monthly stakeholder consultation
meetings will commence in March 2021.
    FDA is issuing this Federal Register notice to request that
stakeholder representatives from patient and consumer advocacy groups,
healthcare professional associations, as well as

scientific and academic experts, notify FDA of their intent to
participate in the periodic stakeholder consultation meetings on MDUFA
reauthorization. FDA believes that consistent stakeholder
representation at these meetings will be important to ensure progress
in these discussions. If you wish to participate in the stakeholder
consultation meetings, please designate one or more representatives
from your organization who will commit to attending these meetings and
preparing for the discussions. Stakeholders who identify themselves
through this notice, and are otherwise eligible to attend, may
participate in all stakeholder consultation discussions while FDA
negotiates with the regulated industry. These stakeholder discussions
will satisfy the consultation requirement in section 738A(b)(3) of the
FD&C Act.

II. Notification of Intent To Participate in Periodic Stakeholder
Consultation Meetings

    If you intend to participate in continued periodic stakeholder
consultation meetings regarding MDUFA reauthorization, please provide
notification by email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>by February
26, 2021. Your email should contain complete contact information,
including name, title, affiliation, address, email address, phone
number, and notice of any special accommodations required because of
disability. Stakeholders will receive confirmation and additional
information about the first meeting from FDA after the Agency receives
this notification.

    Dated: February 16, 2021.
Lauren K. Roth,
Acting Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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[Pages 48907-48908]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0039]

Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of
Recognition and Request To Remove a Condition of Recognition

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's final decision expanding the scope of recognition and
the removal of a special condition of recognition that involves testing
and evaluating hazardous-location equipment for Intertek Testing
Services NA, Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory under
29 CFR 1910.7.

DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition and the removal of the
special condition becomes effective on August 12, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David W. Johnson, Director, Office of
Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, NRTL Program,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3655, Washington, DC 20210,
or phone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

I. Notice of Final Decision

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA or Agency)
hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA), as a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL). ITSNA's expansion covers the addition of two
new sites. OSHA also gives notice of the removal of a special condition
of recognition placed upon ITSNA regarding testing and evaluating
hazardous-location equipment. OSHA's current scope of recognition for
ITSNA is available at the following informational Web site: http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/its.html.
    OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization meets
the requirements in Section 1910.7 of Title 29, Code of Federal
Regulations (29 CFR 1910.7). Recognition is an acknowledgment that the
organization can perform independent safety testing and certification
of the specific products

covered within its scope of recognition and is not a delegation or
grant of government authority. As a result of recognition, employers
may use products properly approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards
that require testing and certification.
    The Agency processes applications by an NRTL for initial
recognition, or for expansion or renewal of this recognition, following
requirements in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This appendix requires
that the Agency publish two notices in the Federal Register in
processing an application. In the first notice, OSHA announces the
application and provides its preliminary finding and, in the second
notice, the Agency provides its final decision on the application.
These notices set forth the NRTL's scope of recognition or
modifications of that scope. OSHA maintains an informational Web site
for each NRTL that details its scope of recognition. These pages are
available from our Web site at http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html.
    ITSNA submitted an application, dated June 8, 2007 (Exhibit 1:
ITSNA Application), to expand its recognition to include three
additional facilities (sites) located at: 545 East Algonquin Road,
Suite F, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (ITSNA Chicago); 420 North Dorothy
Drive, Richardson, TX 75081 (ITSNA Dallas); and 2307 East Aurora Road,
Suite B7, Twinsburg, OH 44087 (ITSNA Cleveland). ITSNA later amended
its application to remove the ITSNA Cleveland site from the
application, and to change the address for the ITSNA Dallas site to
1809 10th Street, Suite A, Plano, TX 75074 (ITSNA Dallas) (Exhibit 2:
ITSNA Amended Applications dated 7/22/2009 and 10/20/2009).
    On November 6, 2009, ITSNA submitted a letter seeking to relax or
remove a special condition of its recognition which states: ``All
safety test reports for hazardous location products must undergo a
documented review and approval at the Cortland testing facility by a
test engineer qualified in hazardous location safety testing, prior to
ITSNA's initial or continued authorization of the certifications
covered by these reports. The above limitations apply solely to ITSNA's
operations as an NRTL. . . .'' (Exhibit 3: ITSNA Hazardous Location
Letter).
    In connection with these requests, NRTL Program staff performed on-
site reviews of ITSNA's testing facilities in January 2010 (ITSNA
Chicago) and March 2012 (ITSNA Dallas), and recommended expansion of
ITSNA's recognition to include these two sites (Exhibit 4: ITSNA On-
site Review Reports). Additionally, audits of these and other ITSNA
NRTL sites determined that ITSNA has the appropriate training programs
and controls in place to remove the special condition for testing
hazardous-location equipment (Exhibit 5: Memorandum Regarding Removal
of Hazardous Location Restriction). As a result, the Agency
preliminarily determined that it should (1) expand ITSNA's scope of
recognition to include the ITSNA Chicago and ITSNA Dallas sites, and
(2) remove the special condition stated above from ITSNA's scope of
recognition.
    OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing ITSNA's expansion
application in the Federal Register on May 30, 2013. The Agency
requested comments by June 29, 2013, but it received no comments in
response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice
to grant ITSNA's expansion application.
    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to
the ITSNA application, contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Room N-2625, Washington, DC 20210. Docket No. OSHA-2007-
0039 contains all materials in the record concerning ITSNA's
recognition.

II. Final Decision and Order

    The NRTL Program staff examined ITSNA's expansion application, the
auditor's recommendations, and other pertinent information. Based on
its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that ITSNA meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition, subject
to the limitation and conditions listed below. OSHA also gives notice
that it remove the special condition of recognition involving
evaluating hazardous-location equipment from ITSNA's NRTL scope of
recognition.
    OSHA limits the expansion of ITSNA's recognition to include the
sites at ITSNA Dallas (Plano, Texas) and ITSNA Chicago (Arlington
Heights, Illinois) as listed above. OSHA's recognition of these sites
limits ITSNA to performing product testing and certifications only to
the test standards for which the site has the proper capability and
programs, and for which OSHA has recognizes ITSNA. This limitation is
consistent with the recognition that OSHA grants to other NRTLs that
operate multiple sites.
    These sites also may use all eight of the ``supplemental'' programs
in ITSNA's recognition. An NRTL may use these programs, which OSHA
described in a March 9, 1995 Federal Register notice (60 FR 12980, 03/
09/1995), to control and audit, but not generate, the data relied on
for product certification. The Agency does not consider these programs
in determining whether an NRTL meets the requirements for recognition
under 29 CFR 1910.7. However, OSHA does treat these programs as one of
the three elements that define an NRTL's scope of recognition. OSHA
previously recognized ITSNA for these programs. As a result, OSHA does
not list them again in this final notice, but merely provides this
information as a matter of public interest.

A. Conditions

    In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7,
ITSNA also must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:
    1. ITSNA must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any
change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major
change in its operations as an NRTL, and provide details of the
change(s);
    2. ITSNA must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
    3. ITSNA must continue to meet the requirements for recognition,
including all previously published conditions on ITSNA's scope of
recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition.
    Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the
recognition of ITSNA, subject to these limitations and conditions
specified above.

III. Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210, authorized the preparation of this notice.
Accordingly, the Agency is issuing this notice pursuant to Section
8(g)(2) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
657(g)(2)), Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25,
2012), and 29 CFR 1910.7.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on August 6, 2013.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Parts 91, 121, 125, and 135

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0912; Amdt. Nos. 91-368, 121-388, 125-73, and 135-
144]
RIN 2120-AL36

Updating Manual Requirements To Accommodate Technology

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule updates the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) manual requirements to reflect industry use of electronic and
paper manuals. The amendments apply to fractional ownership operations;
domestic, flag, and supplemental operations; rules governing the
operations of U.S.-registered civil airplanes which have a seating
configuration of 20 or more passengers or a maximum payload capacity of
6,000 pounds or more when common carriage is not involved; and commuter
and on-demand operations. This action requires manuals accessed in
paper format to display the date of last revision on each page, and it
requires manuals accessed in electronic format to display the date of
last revision in a manner in which a person can immediately ascertain
it. This action also revises the requirement for program managers or
certificate holders to carry appropriate parts of the manual aboard
airplanes during operations. The FAA instead requires program managers
or certificate holders to ensure the appropriate parts of the manual
are accessible to flight, ground, and maintenance personnel when such
personnel are performing their assigned duties. Lastly, this rule
updates outdated language that refers to accessing information in
manuals kept in microfiche. The FAA removes this outdated language and
simply requires that all manual information and instructions be
displayed clearly and be retrievable in the English language.

DATES: This final rule is effective June 29, 2023.

ADDRESSES: For information on where to obtain copies of rulemaking
documents and other information related to this final rule, see
``Additional Information'' in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Ray, Voluntary Programs and
Rulemaking Section, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Executive Summary

    The FAA is adopting without change, a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM),\1\ which proposed several amendments in title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 91, subpart K, and parts 121, 125,
and 135 to remove certain prescriptive manual requirements for
certificate holders. This rulemaking amends Sec. Sec.  91.1025,
121.135, 125.73, and 135.23 to remove the requirement to have the date
of last revision on each page concerned as it applies to operators
using electronic manuals. Further, this rule adds a separate
requirement to allow certificate holders using electronic manuals
flexibility in displaying the date of last revision, while maintaining
the existing requirement for certificate holders with paper manuals.
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    In addition, this rulemaking clarifies in Sec. Sec.  91.1023,
121.139, and 135.21 that program managers or certificate holders must
ensure appropriate parts of the manual are accessible on each aircraft
when the aircraft are away from their principal base of operations, in
lieu of indicating that manuals must exist in any particular format.
This rulemaking provides certificate holders flexibility regarding how
their flight, ground, and maintenance personnel access electronic
manuals and permits them to obtain information in a manner that
reflects current technological capabilities.\2\
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    \2\ Other regulations, such as 14 CFR 91.9, contain language
that does not preclude referring to or carrying manuals that exist
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    Lastly, this rulemaking amends Sec. Sec.  91.1023, 121.139, 125.71,
and 135.21 to update language that requires certificate holders
accessing manuals in ``other than printed form'' to ensure there is a
``compatible reading device available to those persons that provides a
legible image'' or ``a system that is able to retrieve the maintenance
information and instructions in the English language.'' The FAA
replaces this outdated language with a requirement that all manual
information and instructions be displayed clearly and be retrievable in
the English language.

II. Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code (U.S.C.). Subtitle I,

Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Section
106(f) vests final authority in the Administrator for carrying out all
functions, powers, and duties of the Administrator relating to the
promulgation of regulations and rules.
    Subtitle VII of title 49, Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the FAA's authority. This rulemaking is issued
under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
section 44701(a)(5). Under that section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations and minimum standards for other practices,
methods, and procedures necessary for safety in air commerce and
national security. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority.
    Authority for this particular rulemaking is also derived from 49
U.S.C. 44701(d)(1)(A), which specifically states the Administrator,
when prescribing safety regulations, must consider the duty of an air
carrier to provide service with the highest possible degree of safety
in the public interest. Such authority applies to the oversight the FAA
exercises to ensure safety of aviation operations, including review of
manual information and instructions.

III. Background

    FAA regulations require operators subject to part 91, subpart K,
and parts 121, 125, and 135 to prepare and keep current operations
manuals for use and guidance of flight, ground operations, and
management personnel. These manuals must contain specific information
about operations and must include the names of management personnel;
copies of operations specifications; and many procedures for weight and
balance calculations, accident notifications, airworthiness
determinations, reporting mechanical irregularities, maintenance, and
refueling.\3\ Manuals ensure appropriate employees and contractors
providing service for an operator are aware of the necessary steps for
operating, moving, and servicing an aircraft in a safe manner.
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    Operators currently use electronic and internet-based technology to
provide their flight, ground, and maintenance personnel with access to
the manuals in a variety of formats, including electronic flight bags
(EFB) and portable electronic devices (PED). Such technology has caused
many operators to utilize manuals in electronic format rather than
accessing paper manuals. This final rule updates FAA manual
requirements to reflect industry use of electronic and paper manuals.

A. Statement of the Problem

    Current manual requirements in applicable FAA regulations do not
appropriately accommodate the use of electronic manuals. Further, the
requirement that some certificate holders ``carry'' appropriate parts
of the manual on each aircraft when away from their principal base of
operations is outdated and no longer necessary due to modern
technology. Prior to the advent of electronic manuals and the internet,
operators were required to physically carry the ground servicing and
maintenance parts of the manual aboard an aircraft to ensure the manual
was available to personnel at out stations or other locations away from
the certificate holder's principal base of operations. Personnel at out
stations did not always have their own manuals, or access to necessary
manuals, so they relied on the aircraft to carry the manuals to them.
Technological advancements have now rendered this prescriptive
requirement unnecessary because accessing electronic manuals is
significantly easier for flight, ground, and maintenance personnel. The
current language requires operators accessing manuals in ``other than
printed form'' to ensure there is a ``compatible reading device
available to those persons that provide a legible image'' or ``a system
that is able to retrieve the maintenance information and instructions
in the English language'' is outdated. The FAA promulgated this text
during an era when certificate holders used microfiche technology to
store and read manual information. The existing requirements do not
reflect current technology.

B. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

    On July 14, 2022, the FAA published an NPRM titled ``Updating
Manual Requirements to Accommodate Technology.'' \4\ In the NPRM, the
FAA proposed revisions to manual requirements to reflect industry use
of electronic and paper manuals, to remove outdated language, and
simply require that all manual information and instructions be
displayed clearly and be retrievable in the English language.
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    The NPRM provided for a 60-day comment period, which ended on
September 12, 2022. The FAA received four comments from industry
(National Business Aviation Association, The Cargo Airline Association,
ABXAIR, and Airlines for America (A4A)) and one anonymous comment. All
commenters generally supported the proposed revisions; however, A4A and
the anonymous commenter recommended changes, as described in the
Discussion of the Final Rule section of this preamble.

IV. Discussion of the Final Rule

A. Date of Revision Display (Sec. Sec.  91.1025, 121.135, 125.73, and
135.23)

    The FAA proposed to amend Sec. Sec.  91.1025, 121.135, 125.73, and
135.23 to remove the requirement for the date of last revision on each
page concerned as it applies to operators using electronic manuals. The
FAA proposed to revise the introductory paragraphs of Sec. Sec.
91.1025, 125.73, and 135.23 to state that each manual accessed in paper
format must display the date of last revision on each page and that
each manual accessed in electronic format must display the date of last
revision in a manner in which a person can immediately ascertain it.
The FAA proposed similar revisions to Sec.  121.135, as it contains the
same language requiring manuals to have the date of last revision on
each page revised. Further, the FAA proposed to revise Sec.  121.135(a)
introductory text such that it includes the same regulatory text as the
FAA adds to the other regulatory sections as discussed above. This rule
also removes Sec.  121.135(a)(3) because it contains the requirement to
``have the date of last revision on each page concerned,'' which would
be duplicative of the language in Sec.  121.135(a) introductory text.
As a result, the NPRM proposed to designate Sec.  121.135(a)(4) as
Sec.  121.135(a)(3). Finally, the FAA proposed to amend the
introductory paragraph of Sec.  125.73. While all of the above-
referenced sections currently contain the requirement concerning the
date of last revision on each revised page, the introductory paragraph
of Sec.  125.73 proposed to include an additional requirement that each
manual has the ``revision number'' on each revised page.
    A4A made two recommendations for changes in the final rule. First,
A4A suggested that the FAA revise Sec.  121.135 (and similar proposed
sections) to replace ``immediately'' with ``reasonably.'' A4A stated
this change would allow electronic manuals to have the date displayed
at a location that is reasonably accessible for an ordinary person
using the manual, including at the top of the section (e.g., at the top
of the table of contents displayed at the beginning of the screen), but
not always visible after the user scrolls down in the manual. A4A
believed safety would be

maintained because the user can easily access the revision date, such
as scrolling to the top of the section to ascertain the revision date.
A4A stated that requiring that a revision date be ``immediately''
available, regardless of scrolling, would be overly prescriptive and
would require unnecessary retooling of existing manuals and software,
which already allow users to easily determine the revision date by
scrolling back to the top of the screen.
    The FAA has considered the recommendation and determined to keep
the existing language of ``immediately'' in the rule. The FAA's intent
in using ``immediately'' is to require that manuals have the date of
last revision readily accessible in the manual that the crewmember is
using. ``Immediately'' means that a crewmember could scroll to find the
date within the open document. The FAA determined that ``reasonably''
is not specific enough of a term and open to interpretation. A
crewmember must be able to ascertain quickly that they are using the
most current version of the manual.
    A4A's second comment recommended that Sec.  121.135 (and similar
proposed sections) provide further flexibility on the requirement to
``display the date of last revision'' for manuals accessed in
electronic format, which is a holdover requirement of paper manual
systems. A4A stated that the objective of the requirement to display
the date of last revision is to ensure and confirm that the technician
is using the most up-to-date version of the manual. However, some
operator systems have imposed revision access and control
capabilities--i.e., systems that force aviation maintenance technicians
to access only current, applicable manual data and information,
preventing the use of outdated manuals. A4A asserted that such
capabilities undoubtedly achieve FAA's objective without needing a
display of the revision date. However, in some cases, these manuals may
not have the revision date in the text of the electronic format manual
because the aviation maintenance technician cannot access previous
versions. Accordingly, A4A recommended that the FAA allow for both
``display the date of last revision'' or ``ensure that only the last
revision is accessible.''
    The FAA has considered the recommendation and has determined to
adopt the revisions to Sec. Sec.  91.1025, 121.135, 125.73, and 135.23
as proposed in the NPRM. The FAA is requiring that the date of last
revision be present somewhere in an electronic manual and is leaving
the choice of where to place that date on the air carrier. For revision
control purposes, there needs to be a method to confirm that employees
are using the most current manual when performing their job duties. The
FAA determined that the most straightforward way to confirm use of the
correct version is to display the date of revision while giving the air
carrier the flexibility of determining where to put that date.
Additionally, only having one version of the manual on the website does
not ensure that it is the most current version.

B. Compatible Reading Device Update (Sec. Sec.  91.1023, 121.139,
125.71, and 135.21)

    Sections 91.1023(g), 121.139(a), 125.71(f), and 135.21(g) require
that, when manuals exist in other than printed form, certificate
holders must carry compatible reading devices that provide legible
images of maintenance information and instructions. In addition,
certificate holders must have a system that is able to retrieve the
maintenance information and instructions in the English language. The
FAA promulgated these requirements when certificate holders used
microfiche technology to ensure the information was readable, or
retrievable, in the English language.
    Specifically, the NPRM proposed to amend the requirements of
Sec. Sec.  91.1023, 121.139, and 135.21 to reflect the ability
operators now have to access manuals using electronic devices in order
to download the manual or access it via the internet. The proposed
amendments to Sec. Sec.  91.1023, 121.139, and 135.21 give certificate
holders the flexibility to use technology in providing access to the
electronic manual. Specifically, this final rule removes the
requirement that certificate holders ``carry'' appropriate parts of the
manual on each airplane when away from its principal base of
operations. The NPRM proposed to replace the word ``carry'' or
``carried'' in the aforementioned sections with the requirement to
ensure parts of the manual associated with personnel's assigned duties
are accessible for flight, ground, and maintenance personnel ``at all
times when those personnel are performing their duties.'' This language
ensures personnel always have access to the necessary information while
performing their assigned duties.
    The FAA acknowledges that the revisions to Sec. Sec.  91.1023,
121.139, and 135.21 could result in reliability concerns regarding
certificate holders' ability to maintain consistent access to its
manuals, e.g., during electronic or internet outages. However, the
final rule requires personnel to always have access to the relevant
manual's information when they are performing their assigned duties. By
using performance-based language to require certificate holders ensure
availability when these personnel are performing their assigned duties,
the final rule indicates certificate holders should maintain policies
and procedures to address circumstances in which an electronic or
internet outage may occur.
    The previously discussed amendments to Sec.  121.139 will result in
the removal of paragraphs (a) and (b), replacing them with a single
paragraph. Further, the FAA proposed to amend Sec.  121.139 by changing
the section heading to read ``Manual accessibility: Supplemental
operations.''
    The NPRM also proposed to amend Sec. Sec.  91.1023(g), 121.139,
125.71(f), and 135.21(g) to require that all manual information and
instructions be displayed clearly and be retrievable in the English
language. Removing the compatible reading device requirement is
appropriate because electronic manuals do not require a separate,
compatible reading device to view the manual information. The NPRM
proposed requiring all manual information and instructions be
accessible to the appropriate personnel and appear in a manner in which
they can read and comprehend the necessary provisions. Due to FAA's
oversight of certificate holders' manuals, such manual information and
instructions must be readable and retrievable in the English language
for the FAA to review and approve the manual. Therefore, the
requirement that all manual information and instructions under
Sec. Sec.  91.1023, 121.139, 125.71, and 135.21 be readable and
retrievable in the English language codifies current practice and
brings this regulatory requirement up-to-date.
    The FAA received one comment on this proposal from an anonymous
commenter. The anonymous commenter stated that the exception language
in existing Sec.  121.139(b) is very similar to the exception language
in Sec.  125.71(g). However, the FAA stated in the NPRM that the
amendment to the similar requirement in Sec.  125.71 is not needed. The
commenter believed the rationale for the change in Sec.  121.139 would
appear to apply equally to Sec.  125.71(g). The commenter suggested the
FAA review Sec.  125.71(g) again to determine if a similar change is
warranted.
    The FAA has reviewed the comment and the section in question and
determined that no change is warranted. Under current Sec.  121.139,
certificate holders conducting supplemental operations are always
required to carry manuals onboard the aircraft except if

the certificate holder performs all scheduled maintenance at specified
stations where it keeps maintenance parts of the manual. The proposed
revision would allow certificate holders to not carry the manuals
onboard the aircraft as long as they are accessible while performing
assigned duties, and thus this particularized exception is no longer
needed. Section 125.71 requires that manuals must be made available,
but it does not state that the manuals must be carried onboard the
aircraft, as does Sec.  121.139. Therefore, no change is required.
Accordingly, the FAA adopts all amendments to Sec. Sec.  91.1023,
121.139, 125.71, and 135.21 as proposed.

V. Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    Federal agencies consider impacts of regulatory actions under a
variety of executive orders and other requirements. First, Executive
Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563 direct that each Federal agency
shall propose or adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned determination
that the benefits of the intended regulation justify the costs. Second,
the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) requires
agencies to analyze the economic impact of regulatory changes on small
entities. Third, the Trade Agreements Act (Pub. L. 96-39) prohibits
agencies from setting standards that create unnecessary obstacles to
the foreign commerce of the United States. Fourth, the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies to
prepare a written assessment of the costs, benefits, and other effects
of proposed or final rules that include a Federal mandate that may
result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more
(adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year. The current
threshold after adjustment for inflation is $165 million using the most
current (2021) Implicit Price Deflator for the Gross Domestic Product.
This portion of the preamble summarizes the FAA's analysis of the
economic impacts of this rule.
    In conducting these analyses, the FAA has determined that this
final rule: will result in benefits that justify costs; is not an
economically ``significant regulatory action'' as defined in section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866; will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities; will not create
unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States; and
will not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or tribal
governments, or on the private sector.

A. Regulatory Impact Analysis

    The FAA estimates the rulemaking will not result in additional
costs to affected operators that conduct operations under part 91,
subpart K, and parts 121, 125, and 135. The rule provides flexibility
for the efficient use of electronic manuals for these operators. The
modified requirements also ensure consistency for manual requirements
for these operators. These flexibilities may reduce the administrative
costs of maintaining and providing manual accessibility to these
operators. The FAA determines changes to the rule will not adversely
affect safety.
    This rulemaking updates the manual display requirements for these
affected operators to accommodate electronic manuals. In particular,
the modified rules remove the requirement to have the date of last
revision on each page concerned as it applies to operators using
electronic manuals. This rule adds a separate requirement to allow
operators using electronic manuals flexibility in displaying the date
of last revision while maintaining the existing requirement for
operators with paper manuals.
    This rule also revises the current requirement to physically carry
appropriate parts of the manual aboard airplanes for these operators.
As a result, operators will have flexibility regarding how flight,
ground, and maintenance personnel use electronic manuals and can
provide access to each manual's information in a manner that reflects
current technological capabilities.
    Based on information from industry, affected operators currently
provide their flightcrew personnel with access to manuals in electronic
formats, including EFBs and PEDs.\5\ In addition, most operators
currently provide ground and maintenance personnel at their stations
access to the manual information necessary for ground handling and
servicing of aircraft through electronic devices such as computers and
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    \5\ Advisory Circular 120-76D (Oct. 27, 2017) describes an EFB
as ``any device, or combination of devices, actively displaying EFB
applications'' and EFB applications as ``generally replacing
conventional paper products and tools, traditionally carried in the
pilot's flight bag. EFB applications include natural extensions of
traditional flight bag contents, such as replacing paper copies of
weather with access to near-real-time weather information.'' This
document can be accessed at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1032166. A portable electronic
device refers to a cellular phone, laptop, tablet, or other portable
electronic device on which the manual can be downloaded or accessed
via the internet. Advisory Circular 120-76D (Oct. 27, 2017)
describes these devices as ``consumer commercial off-the-shelf
(COTS) electronic devices functionally capable of communications,
data processing, and or/utility[.]'' This document can be accessed
at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1032166.
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    The FAA expects the incremental changes from this final rule to
provide additional flexibilities to these operators for the efficient
use of electronic manuals with no additional costs. These flexibilities
may result in savings from avoided costs to these operators of
maintaining and providing access to manuals for flightcrew, ground, and
maintenance personnel. The FAA did not identify data to quantify with
certainty the incremental savings of this rulemaking and the
flexibilities it will provide to operators conducting operations under
part 91, subpart K, and parts 125 and 135.
    The Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) report provided
information and insight on the potential costs and savings related to
certain part 121 operators conducting operations to ensure appropriate
parts of the manual are available for use by ground and maintenance
personnel.\6\ The report found technological advances and the
availability of internet connections have eliminated the need for paper
manuals for these operators.
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    \6\ ARAC Input to Support Regulatory Reform of Aviation
Regulations-ARAC Addendum Report at 74 (Sept. 12, 2017), available
at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/committees/documents/media/Phase%202%20Report_Final%20Recommendations_Post%20ARAC%20Mt_Sept%2018%20(1).pdf.
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    The report identified potential cost savings that would include a
reduction in weight through the elimination of paper manuals compared
to equipment associated with non-paper manuals and a reduction in time
auditing, updating, and printing paper manuals. In the report, one A4A
member reported annual costs of approximately $500,000 for operators of
part 121 airplanes to create paper manuals.\7\ If this is
representative of current costs for all 64 affected part 121
operators,\8\ then the estimated annual savings are $32,000,000 (=
$500,000 x 64). Over a five-year period of analysis, the present value
savings are approximately $146.6 million at a three-percent discount
rate or approximately $132.2 million at a seven-percent discount rate.
The FAA notes that this cost-saving estimate is conservative because
the ARAC report only provided information for one part

121 operator, and this rule also affects operators in part 91, subpart
K, and parts 125 and 135 service.
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    \7\ It is unclear if this estimate is net of incremental costs
that would occur due to this final rule and does not include costs
that would result regardless of this change.
    \8\ At the time of writing, there were 64 active part 121
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    The changes in this rulemaking will not have an adverse impact on
safety because flightcrew members or inspectors will continue to be
able to identify and ensure the manual or appropriate parts are up-to-
date. Likewise, the changes to manual accessibility to these operators
have no adverse impact on safety because flight, ground, and
maintenance personnel have access to the necessary parts of the manual
wherever these operators conduct their operations.
    In addition, the FAA has determined no adverse safety implication
will result from the final rule for flightcrews and other personnel
because such personnel are required to have access to parts of the
manual that are appropriate to their assigned duties when they are
performing those duties. This rule alone will not result in new
logistical issues related to connectivity because much of the current
baseline maintenance activities rely on connectivity. In addition, as
discussed in the ARAC report, in the unlikely event that connectivity
is problematic or the on-ground electronic means is interrupted,
maintenance activities will temporarily halt. While this may affect
operations, it ensures that no adverse effect on safety occurs.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) of 1980, Public Law 96-354, (5
U.S.C. 601-612), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121, 110 Stat. 857, Mar.
29, 1996) and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-240, 124
Stat. 2504, Sept. 27, 2010), requires Federal agencies to consider the
effects of the regulatory action on small business and other small
entities and to minimize any significant economic impact. The term
``small entities'' comprises small businesses and not-for-profit
organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields and governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
    This rule removes the requirement to have the date of last revision
on each page concerned, as it applies to part 91, subpart K, and parts
121, 125, and 135 operators using electronic manuals and adds a
separate requirement that allows operators using electronic manuals
flexibility in displaying the date of last revision, while maintaining
the requirement for operators using paper manuals. This rulemaking also
revises the current requirement to carry appropriate parts of the
manual aboard airplanes for these operators. As a result, this
rulemaking provides operators with flexibility regarding how flight,
ground, and maintenance personnel access the appropriate parts of the
manual. The rulemaking, therefore, enables these operators to use
electronic manuals efficiently and provide access to the manual
information in a manner that reflects current technological
capabilities.
    The rulemaking will not result in additional costs to affected
operators. The rulemaking does not mandate the use of an electronic
format for manuals. Rather, the rule provides flexibility for the
efficient use of electronic manuals. Such flexibility may reduce
administrative costs of maintaining and providing manual accessibility
to these operators. In addition, the FAA estimates that some operators
will not incur savings from this rule because they currently benefit
from these flexibilities.
    Therefore, as provided in 5 U.S.C. 605(b), the head of the FAA
certifies that this rulemaking will not result in a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

C. International Trade Impact Assessment

    The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the
Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465), prohibits Federal
agencies from establishing standards or engaging in related activities
that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United
States. Pursuant to these Acts, the establishment of standards is not
considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign commerce of the
United States, so long as the standard has a legitimate domestic
objective, such as the protection of safety, and does not operate in a
manner that excludes imports that meet this objective. The statute also
requires consideration of international standards and, where
appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards. The FAA has
assessed the potential effect of this rulemaking and determined that it
will have only a domestic impact and, therefore, will not create
obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States.

D. Unfunded Mandates Assessment

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded
mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a State,
local, or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs
without the Federal Government having first provided the funds to pay
those costs. The FAA determined that this final rule will not result in
the expenditure of $165 million or more by State, local, or tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector, in any one year.

E. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires
that the FAA consider the impact of paperwork and other information
collection burdens imposed on the public. This rule does not include
any new requirement for information collection or changes to existing
information collections associated with this final rule. The existing
information collection associated with all part 121 manual requirements
was approved under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number
2120-0008, Part 121 Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and
Supplemental Operations. The information collection estimates the cost
for the original manual for original certification and the cost of
manual revisions. The information collection attributes the burden
associated with manual revision to Sec.  121.133 and does not attribute
any burden to Sec.  121.139. The FAA has determined this rulemaking
does not require any adjustment in the estimate of public or government
burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
    The existing information collection associated with all part 135
manual requirements was approved under OMB control number 2120-0039,
Part 135--Operating Requirements: Commuter and On-demand Operations and
Rules Governing Persons on Board such Aircraft. This collection
attributes the burden with manuals to Sec.  135.21. The FAA has
determined this rule does not require any adjustment in the estimate of
public or government burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
    The existing information collection associated with all part 125
manual requirements was approved under OMB control number 2120-0085,
Certification and Operations: Airplanes with Seating Capacity of 20 or
More Passenger Seats or Maximum Payload of 6,000 Pounds or More--14 CFR
part 125. This collection associates the burden with manuals to Sec.
125.71. The FAA has determined this rulemaking does not require any
adjustment in the estimate of public or government burden under the
Paperwork Reduction Act.
    The existing information collection associated with all 14 CFR part
91, subpart K, was approved under OMB

control number 2120-0684, Fractional Ownership Programs. This
collection attributes the burden with manuals to Sec.  91.1023. The FAA
has determined this rulemaking does not require any adjustment in the
estimate of public or government burden under the Paperwork Reduction
Act.

F. International Compatibility

    In keeping with U.S. obligations under the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, it is FAA policy to conform to
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and
Recommended Practices to the maximum extent practicable. The FAA has
determined that there are no ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices
that correspond to these regulations.

G. Environmental Analysis

    FAA Order 1050.1F identifies FAA actions that are categorically
excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. The FAA has
determined this rulemaking action qualifies for the categorical
exclusion identified in paragraph 5-6.6f for regulations and involves
no extraordinary circumstances.

VI. Executive Order Determinations

A. Executive Order 13132, Federalism

    The FAA has analyzed this final rule under the principles and
criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. The FAA has determined
that this action will not have a substantial direct effect on the
States, or the relationship between the Federal Government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government and, therefore, will not have federalism
implications.

B. Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments

    Consistent with Executive Order 13175, Consultation and
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,\9\ and FAA Order 1210.20,
American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Consultation Policy and
Procedures,\10\ the FAA ensures that Federally Recognized Tribes
(Tribes) are given the opportunity to provide meaningful and timely
input regarding proposed Federal actions that have the potential to
have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the
relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes; or to affect uniquely or significantly
their respective Tribes. The FAA has not identified any unique or
significant effects, environmental or otherwise, on tribes resulting
from this final rule.
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    \9\ 65 FR 67249 (Nov. 6, 2000).
    \10\ FAA Order No. 1210.20 (Jan. 28, 2004), available at https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/1210.pdf.
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C. Executive Order 13211, Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    The FAA analyzed this final rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. The FAA has determined that it is not a
``significant energy action'' under the Executive order and is not
likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy.

D. Executive Order 13609, Promoting International Regulatory
Cooperation

    Executive Order 13609, Promoting International Regulatory
Cooperation, promotes international regulatory cooperation to meet
shared challenges involving health, safety, labor, security,
environmental, and other issues and to reduce, eliminate, or prevent
unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements. The FAA has
analyzed this action under the policies and agency responsibilities of
Executive Order 13609 and has determined that this action will have no
effect on international regulatory cooperation.

VII. Additional Information

A. Electronic Access and Filing

    A copy of the NPRM, all comments received, this final rule, and all
background material may be viewed online at https://www.regulations.gov
using the docket number listed above. A copy of this final rule will be
placed in the docket. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days
each year. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded
from the Office of the Federal Register's website at https://www.federalregister.gov and the Government Publishing Office's website
at https://www.govinfo.gov. A copy may also be found on the FAA's
Regulations and Policies website at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Commenters must identify the docket or amendment number of this
rulemaking.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing this final rule,
including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed in
the electronic docket for this rulemaking.

B. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of
1996 requires the FAA to comply with small entity requests for
information or advice about compliance with statutes and regulations
within its jurisdiction. A small entity with questions regarding this
document may contact its local FAA official or the person listed under
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT heading at the beginning of the
preamble. To find out more about SBREFA on the internet, visit https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/sbre_act/.

List of Subjects

14 CFR Part 91

    Air carriers, Air taxis, Aircraft, Airports, Aviation safety,
Charter flights, Freight, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Transportation.

14 CFR Part 121

    Air carriers, Aircraft, Airmen, Aviation safety, Charter flights,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Transportation.

14 CFR Part 125

    Aircraft, Airmen, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

14 CFR Part 135

    Air taxis, Aircraft, Airmen, Aviation safety, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends chapter I of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations as follows:

PART 91--GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES

0
1. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40101, 40103, 40105, 40113,
40120, 44101, 44111, 44701, 44704, 44709, 44711, 44712, 44715,
44716, 44717, 44722, 46306, 46315, 46316, 46504, 46506-46507, 47122,
47508, 47528-

47531, 47534, Pub. L. 114-190, 130 Stat. 615 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note);
articles 12 and 29 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
(61 Stat. 1180), (126 Stat. 11).

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2. Amend Sec.  91.1023 by:
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a. Revising paragraphs (f) and (g);
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b. Removing paragraph (h); and
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c. Redesignating paragraph (i) as paragraph (h).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  91.1023  Program operating manual requirements.

* * * * *
    (f) The program manager must ensure the appropriate parts of the
manual are accessible to flight, ground, and maintenance personnel at
all times when such personnel are performing their assigned duties.
    (g) The information and instructions contained in the manual must
be displayed clearly and be retrievable in the English language.
* * * * *

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3. Amend Sec.  91.1025 by revising the introductory text to read as
follows:

Sec.  91.1025  Program operating manual contents.

    Each program operating manual accessed in paper format must display
the date of last revision on each page. Each program operating manual
accessed in electronic format must display the date of last revision in
a manner in which a person can immediately ascertain it. Unless
otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the manual must include the
following:
* * * * *

PART 121--OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: DOMESTIC, FLAG, AND SUPPLEMENTAL
OPERATIONS

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4. The authority citation for part 121 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40119, 41706,
42301 preceding note added by Pub. L. 112-95, sec. 412, 126 Stat.
89, 44101, 44701-44702, 44705, 44709-44711, 44713, 44716-44717,
44722, 44729, 44732; 46105; Pub. L. 111-216, 124 Stat. 2348 (49
U.S.C. 44701 note); Pub. L. 112-95, 126 Stat. 62 (49 U.S.C. 44732
note); Pub. L. 115-254, 132 Stat. 3186 (49 U.S.C. 44701 note).

0
5. Amend Sec.  121.135 by:
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a. Revising paragraph (a) introductory text;
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b. Adding the word ``and'' at the end of paragraph (a)(2);
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c. Removing paragraph (a)(3); and
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d. Redesignating paragraph (a)(4) as paragraph (a)(3).
    The revision reads as follows:

Sec.  121.135  Manual contents.

    (a) Each manual accessed in paper format must display the date of
last revision on each page. Each manual accessed in electronic format
must display the date of last revision in a manner in which a person
can immediately ascertain it. Each manual required by Sec.  121.133
must:
* * * * *

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6. Revise Sec.  121.139 to read as follows:

Sec. 121.139  Manual accessibility: Supplemental operations.

    Each certificate holder conducting supplemental operations must
ensure the appropriate parts of the manual are accessible to flight,
ground, and maintenance personnel at all times when such personnel are
performing their assigned duties. The information and instructions
contained in the manual must be displayed clearly and be retrievable in
the English language.

PART 125--CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONS: AIRPLANES HAVING A SEATING
CAPACITY OF 20 OR MORE PASSENGERS OR A MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF
6,000 POUNDS OR MORE; AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH
AIRCRAFT

0
7. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44705,
44710-44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722.

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8. Amend Sec.  125.71 by revising paragraph (f) to read as follows:

Sec.  125.71  Preparation.

* * * * *
    (f) The information and instructions contained in the manual must
be displayed clearly and be retrievable in the English language.
* * * * *

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9. Amend Sec.  125.73 by revising the introductory text to read as
follows:

Sec.  125.73  Contents.

    Each manual accessed in paper format must display the date of last
revision on each page. Each manual accessed in electronic format must
display the date of last revision in a manner in which a person can
immediately ascertain it. The manual must include:
* * * * *

PART 135--OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS
AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT

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10. The authority citation for part 135 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 41706, 44701-44702,
44705, 44709, 44711-44713, 44715-44717, 44722, 44730, 45101-45105;
Pub. L. 112-95, 126 Stat. 58 (49 U.S.C. 44730).

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11. Amend Sec.  135.21 by:
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a. Revising paragraphs (f) and (g); and
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b. Removing paragraph (h).
    The revisions read as follows:

Sec.  135.21  Manual requirements.

* * * * *
    (f) The certificate holder must ensure the appropriate parts of the
manual are accessible to flight, ground, and maintenance personnel at
all times when such personnel are performing their assigned duties.
    (g) The information and instructions contained in the manual must
be displayed clearly and be retrievable in the English language.

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12. Amend Sec.  135.23 by revising the introductory text to read as
follows:

Sec.  135.23  Manual contents.

    Each manual accessed in paper format must display the date of last
revision on each page. Each manual accessed in electronic format must
display the date of last revision in a manner in which a person can
immediately ascertain it. The manual must include:
* * * * *

    Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), and
44701(a)(5), in Washington, DC on or about May 22, 2023.
Billy Nolen,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2023-11246 Filed 5-26-23; 8:45 am]
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