[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 55 (Thursday, March 21, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10511-10512]
[FR Doc No: 2019-05405]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-9989-64]

Access to Confidential Business Information by Syracuse Research
Corporation and Its Identified Subcontractors

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor and subcontractors, Syracuse
Research Corporation (SRC) of East Syracuse, New York; BeakerTree
Corporation of Arlington, VA; Eastern Research Group (ERG) of
Chantilly, VA; Essential Software Inc. of Potomac, MD; and Versar Inc.
of Springfield, VA, to access information which has been submitted to
EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 21 of the Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI).

DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than March
28, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact:
Recie Reese, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-8276; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may,
however, be of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute
industrial chemicals. Since other entities may also be interested, the
Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may
be affected by this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center
(EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202)
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information
about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Under EPA contract number (68HERH19D0022) contractor and
subcontractors SRC of 5010 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, NY;
BeakerTree Corporation of 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 475, Arlington, VA;
Eastern Research Group ERG of 14555 Avion Pkwy., Chantilly, VA;
Essential Software Inc. of 9024 Mistwood Drive, Potomac, MD; and Versar
Inc. of 6850 Versar Center, Springfield, VA will assist the Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) by providing support in
scientific health and environmental assessments; risk management
evaluations; maintenance and enhancement of scientific tools and
models; and document processing for new and existing chemicals and
products of biotechnology and nanotechnology under TSCA.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under
EPA contract number (68HERH19D0022), SRC and its subcontractors will
require access to CBI submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and
21 of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under the
contract. SRC and its subcontractors will be given access to
information submitted to EPA under sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 21 of TSCA.
Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI.
    EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information
under sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 21 of TSCA that EPA may provide SRC and
its subcontractors access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know
basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract will take place
at EPA Headquarters; SRC's sites located in Arlington, VA and East
Syracuse, NY; ERG's site located in Chantilly, VA; and Versar's site
located in Springfield, VA, in accordance with EPA's TSCA CBI
Protection Manual.
    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until December
19, 2023. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue
for the duration of the extended contract without further notice.
    SRC and its subcontractors' personnel will be required to sign
nondisclosure agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security
procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI.

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: March 13, 2019.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.
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[Federal Register: May 23, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 101)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 30007-30009]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0585; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-027-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 747SP series airplanes. This proposed AD would require
repetitive lubrication of the rudder tab hinges and repetitive
replacement of the rudder tab control rods. This proposed AD results
from reports of freeplay-induced vibration of the control surfaces on
Boeing Model 727, 737, 757, and 767 airplanes. We are proposing this AD
to prevent damage to the control surface structure during flight, which
could result in loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 7, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0585;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-027-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received reports of freeplay-induced vibration of control
surfaces on Boeing Model 727, 737, 757, and 767 airplanes. Excessive
wear of components or interfaces allows excessive freeplay of the
control surfaces and can cause unacceptable airframe vibration during
flight. The potential for vibration of the control surface should be
avoided because the point of transition from vibration to divergent
flutter is unknown. Divergent flutter can cause damage to the control
surface structure during flight. This condition, if not corrected,
could result in loss of control of the airplane.
    Although there have been no reports of freeplay-induced vibration
of the rudder tabs for Model 747SP airplanes, the affected control
surfaces on Boeing Model 727, 737, 757, and 767 airplanes and Boeing
Model 747SP airplanes are similar in design. Therefore, all of these
models might be subject to the identified unsafe condition.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-27-
2447, dated January 17, 2008. The service bulletin describes procedures
for repetitive lubrication of the rudder tab

hinges, and repetitive replacement of the rudder tab control rods. For
airplanes on which BMS 3-33 grease is used to lubricate the rudder tab
hinges, the compliance time for the first lubrication is within 9
months after the date on the service bulletin, and the repetitive
interval is not to exceed 18 months thereafter. For airplanes on which
BMS 3-33 grease is not used to lubricate the rudder tab hinges, the
compliance time for the first lubrication is 9 months after the date on
the service bulletin, and the repetitive interval is not to exceed 9
months thereafter. The compliance time for all airplanes for the first
replacement of the rudder tab control rods is within 6,000 flight hours
after the date on the service bulletin, and the repetitive interval is
not to exceed 8,000 flight hours thereafter.

Other Relevant Rulemaking

    The following ADs resulted from reports of freeplay-induced
vibration of control surfaces on Boeing Model 727, 737, 757, and 767
airplanes.
    On March 30, 2006, we issued AD 2006-07-23 (amendment 39-14550, 71
FR 18194, April 11, 2006) for all Boeing Model 757 airplanes. That AD
requires repetitive measurements of the freeplay of each of the three
power control units that move the rudder; repetitive lubrication of
rudder components; and corrective actions if necessary. That AD
resulted from a report of freeplay-induced vibration of the rudder.
That AD explained that the potential for vibration of the control
surface should be avoided because the point of transition from
vibration to divergent flutter is unknown. We issued that AD to prevent
excessive vibration of the airframe during flight, which could result
in divergent flutter and loss of control of the airplane.
    On June 15, 2006, we issued AD 2006-13-16 (amendment 39-14669, 71
FR 36481, June 27, 2006) for certain Boeing Model 727 airplanes. That
AD requires repetitive measurements of the freeplay of the left and
right outboard aileron balance tabs and of the upper and lower rudder
tabs, and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. That
AD also requires repetitive lubrication of the hinge bearings and rod
end bearings of the outboard aileron balance tabs. That AD resulted
from reports of freeplay-induced vibration of the outboard aileron
balance tabs and rudder tabs. We issued that AD to prevent excessive
vibration of the airframe during flight, which could result in
divergent flutter and loss of control of the airplane.
    On September 28, 2006, we issued AD 2006-21-01 (amendment 39-14784,
71 FR 59368, October 10, 2006) for all Boeing Model 737 airplanes. That
AD requires repetitive measurement of the freeplay of both aileron
balance tabs; repetitive lubrication of the aileron balance tab hinge
bearings and rod end bearings; and related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. That AD resulted from reports of freeplay-induced
vibration of the aileron balance tab. That AD also explained that the
potential for vibration of the control surface should be avoided
because the point of transition from vibration to divergent flutter is
unknown. We issued that AD to prevent excessive vibration of the
airframe during flight, which could result in loss of control of the
airplane.
    On November 16, 2007, we issued AD 2007-24-08 (amendment 39-15274,
72 FR 67236, November 28, 2007), for all Boeing Model 767 airplanes.
That AD requires repetitive measurements of the rudder freeplay and the
elevator freeplay for each of the power control actuators that move the
rudder and elevator, corrective and related investigative actions if
necessary, and repetitive lubrications of the rudder and elevator
components. For some airplanes, that AD also requires related
concurrent actions. That AD also explained that the potential for
vibration of the control surface should be avoided because the point of
transition from vibration to divergent flutter is unknown. We issued
that AD to prevent excessive vibration of the airframe during flight,
which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the(se) same type
design(s). This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 7 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S.
operators to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is
$80 per work hour.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                      Work
              Action                 hours           Parts             Cost per product          Fleet cost
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Lubrication.......................        2  None.................  $160, per cycle......  $1,120, per cycle.
Replacement.......................       16  $39,511..............  $40,791, per cycle...  $285,537, per cycle.
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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.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Boeing: Docket No. FAA-2008-0585; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-
027-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by July 7, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 747SP series airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from reports of freeplay-induced vibration
of the control surfaces on Boeing Model 727, 737, 757, and 767
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the control
surface structure during flight, which could result in loss of
control of the airplane.

Compliance

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

Repetitive Lubrication and Replacement

    (f) At the applicable compliance time listed in Paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-27-
2447, dated January 17, 2008, lubricate the rudder tab hinges and
replace the rudder tab control rods with new control rods. Repeat
the lubrication and replacement thereafter at the applicable repeat
interval listed in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of the service
bulletin. Do all actions in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-27-
2447, dated January 17, 2008. Where Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 747-27-2447, dated January 17, 2008, specifies a compliance
time after the date on the service bulletin, this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective
date of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, 2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-11567 Filed 5-22-08; 8:45 am]

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