[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 233 (Monday, December 5, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7271; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-099-AD;
Amendment 39-18722; AD 2016-24-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by heavy corrosion found on the wing rear spar lower
girder. This AD requires inspections of the affected areas,
modification of the wing trailing edge lower skin panels, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 9, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 9,
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact, Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax
+31 (0)88-6280-111; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2016-7271.

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-2016-
7271; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 23, 2016 (81 FR 40823) (``the NPRM'').
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0113, dated June 22, 2015 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    On an F28 Mark 0070 aeroplane, heavy corrosion was found on the
wing rear spar lower girder. At small spots the effective thickness
of the vertical flange of the lower girder was almost lost.
Subsequently, a number of inspections were accomplished on other
aeroplanes to provide additional information on possible corrosion
in this area. Because the rear spar lower girder between Wing
Stations (WSTA) 9270 and 11794 is hidden from view by the inboard
and outboard aileron balancing plates, it is possible that corrosion
in this area remains undetected during the zonal inspections in zone
536 and 636 (MRB [Maintenance Review Board] tasks 062505-00-01 and
062605-00-01).The heavy corrosion was not only found in the area
between WSTA 9270 and 11794, but also in the area where the rear
spar lower girder is directly visible.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, reduces the load
carrying capability of the wing, possibly resulting in structural
failure and loss of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services
issued Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-57-049 to provide instructions
to detect and remove corrosion and to modify the wing trailing edge
lower skin panels into access panels. SBF100-57-050 was issued to
provide repair instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
inspections of the affected areas and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [including
removing corrosion, repair, and restoring protective finish]. This
[EASA] AD also requires modification of the wing trailing edge lower
skin panels into access panels [This modification is to provide ease
of access for later inspection and repairs in the affected areas.],
and reporting of the results of the inspections to Fokker Services.
    More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services
All Operators Message AOF100.197.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
7271.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24,
2015, which describes procedures for an inspection for corrosion of
certain wing rear spar lower girder areas, modification of the wing
trailing edge lower skin panels, and corrective actions if necessary.
We also reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-050, Revision 1,
dated May 19, 2015, which describes procedures for repair of the wing
spar. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                     Labor cost          Parts cost     Cost per product        operators
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Wing inspection and              35 work-hours x $85 per          $1,680  $4,655 per          $37,240 per
 modification.                    hour = $2,975 per                        inspection cycle.   inspection cycle.
                                  inspection cycle.
Reporting......................  1 work hour x $85 per                 0  85................  680.
                                  hour = $85.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective
actions that will be required based on the results of the required
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that
might need these corrective actions:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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              Action                       Labor cost              Parts cost             Cost per product
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Corrective Actions...............  Up to 372 work hours x     Up to $7,600........  Up to $39,220.
                                    $85 per hour = $31,620.
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Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2016-24-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18722; Docket No. FAA-
2016-7271; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-099-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 9, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070
and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by heavy corrosion found on the wing rear
spar lower girder. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
corrosion of the wing rear spar lower girder. This condition could
reduce the load-carrying capability of the wing, possibly resulting
in structural failure and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of the Wing Rear Spar Lower Girder From Wing Stations
(WSTA) 9270 to 11794

    Within 1,000 flight cycles or 12 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a one-time detailed
visual inspection for corrosion of the wing rear spar lower girder
area from WSTA 9270 to 11794, in accordance with Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-
049, dated March 24, 2015.

(h) Modification of Wing Trailing Edge

    Within 1,000 flight cycles or 12 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, modify the wing trailing edge
lower skin panels into access panels, in accordance with Part 1 of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-
57-049, dated March 24, 2015.

(i) Inspection of the Wing Rear Spar Lower Girder From WSTA 2635 to
8700 and WSTA 11794 to 12975

    Within 2,000 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a one-time detailed
visual inspection for corrosion of the wing rear spar lower girder
area from WSTA 2635 to 8700 and WSTA 11794 to 12975, in accordance
with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24, 2015.

(j) Corrective Actions for the Inspections of Wing Rear Spar Lower
Girder

    (1) If during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (i) of
this AD, as applicable, corrosion is found, before further flight,
remove the corrosion and determine the remaining thickness at the
damaged spots, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24, 2015. If the
remaining thickness at the damaged spots, as determined by this
paragraph, is not within the tolerances specified in Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24, 2015, except as required by
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD: Before further flight, accomplish the
applicable corrective actions as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or
(j)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For corrosion damage found outboard of WSTA 8200 only:
Repair, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100-57-050, Revision 1, dated May 19, 2015.
    (ii) Repair using a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services
B.V.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
    (2) If during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (i) of
this AD, only damage to the surface protection is found, or if the
remaining thickness at the damaged spots, as determined by paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD, is within the tolerances specified in Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24, 2015, except as
required by paragraph (k)(1) of this AD: Before further flight,
restore the surface protection, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-
049, dated March 24, 2015, except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of
this AD.

(k) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24,
2015, specifies the acceptability of smaller thickness or customized
repairs: Before further flight, obtain acceptable tolerances, using
a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Fokker Services
B.V.'s EASA DOA.
    (2) Where Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24,
2015, specifies contacting Fokker for a customized repair: Before
further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.'s EASA DOA.

(l) Reporting Requirements

    Submit a report of the findings, both positive and negative, of
the inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD to
Fokker Services, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24, 2015, at
the time specified in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Fokker Service B.V.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.

(n) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0113, dated June 22, 2015, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2016-7271.

(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-049, dated March 24, 2015.
    (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-050, Revision 1, dated
May 19, 2015.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31
(0)88-6280-111; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.

    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 17, 2016.
Phil Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0007; Airspace Docket No. 09-AAL-20]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Amendment of Jet Route J-120; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Jet Route J-120 in Alaska. The
FAA is proposing this action in preparation of the eventual
decommissioning of the Barter Island (BTI) Non-directional Beacon (NDB)
at the village of Kaktovik, Alaska, ensuring the safe and efficient use
of airspace within the National Airspace System.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 26, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001,
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2010-
0007 and Airspace Docket No. 09-AAL-20 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group,
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2010-0007 and Airspace Docket No. 09-AAL-20) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to Docket No. FAA-2010-0007 and Airspace Docket No. 09-AAL-20.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the

Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at
the office of the Alaskan Service Center, Operations Support Group,
Federal Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14,
Anchorage, AK 99513-7587.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to the Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to revise Jet Route J-120 by removing the
segment from Fort Yukon to the BTI NDB. The BTI NDB decommissioning
proposal was publicly circulated in Notice number 06-AAL-49NR. After
reviewing public comment, the FAA decided that keeping the NDB was not
feasible and that it should be decommissioned.
    Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9T,
dated August 27, 2009 and effective September 15, 2009, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Jet Route listed in this
document would be subsequently published in the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT)
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the airspace
necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it
would modify a Jet Route in Alaska.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

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

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

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

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

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 27,
2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is to be amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes
* * * * *

J-120 [Amended]

    From Mt. Moffett, AK, NDB, via St. Paul Island, AK, NDB; Bethel,
AK; McGrath, AK; Fairbanks, AK; to Fort Yukon, AK.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 2, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-AD;
Amendment 39-18923; AD 2017-12-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-24-06 for
all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -
300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A
airplanes. AD 2011-24-06 required revising the maintenance program to
incorporate life limits for certain items, adding new and more
restrictive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain
structures, and adding fuel system critical design configuration
control limitations (CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in the fuel
tanks. AD 2011-24-06 also required modifying the main fittings of the
main landing gear (MLG) and revising the maintenance program to
incorporate new life limits on MLG up-locks and door up-locks and other
MLG components. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised
structural inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by a
determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 20, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 3,
2012 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information
Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
675704; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view
this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also
available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4220.

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-2016-
4220; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76
FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06''). AD 2011-24-06 applied
to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and
-300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A
airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on December 13,
2016 (81 FR 89878) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on
March 8, 2016 (81 FR 12044) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a
determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements
are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised
structural inspection requirements. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct fatigue cracking of certain structural elements,

which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series and Model Avro 146-RJ series
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
includes the Chapters as listed in Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD.
Compliance with these chapters has been identified as a mandatory
action for continued airworthiness and EASA AD 2012-0004 was issued
to require operators to comply with those instructions.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
revised the AMM (Revision 107), introducing a new defined life limit
for the Fire Bottle Cartridge Firing Unit into Chapter 05-10-15.
Subsequently, Revision 108 of the AMM introduced in Chapter 05-20-00
inspection tasks for repairs applied to fatigue critical structures
and also introduced a new Chapter 05-20-07 to provide Structural
Repair Manual (SRM) references for these tasks, applicable to
repairs accomplished after the publication of AMM Revision 108.
Finally, AMM Revision 111 introduced safe life limitations into
Chapter 05-10-15 for rollers of main landing gear and door up-locks.
    Furthermore, Section 6 of the Maintenance Review Board Report
(MRBR) Document MRB 146-01, Issue 2, Revision 18 was published (as
referenced in Chapter 05-20-01 of the AMM) to correct discrepancies
in inspection tasks for a number of Structurally Important Items
(SIIs). Grace periods for these revised inspection tasks are
included in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection Service Bulletin
(ISB) ISB.53-237.
    Failure to comply with the new and more restrictive tasks and
limitations referenced above could result in an unsafe condition.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0004, which is superseded, and requires
implementation of the maintenance tasks and/or airworthiness
limitations as specified in the defined parts of Chapter 05 of the
AMM at Revision 112.

    The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking of certain structural
elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the
airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2016-4220.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination
of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 2 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2011-24-06 and retained in this AD take
about 3 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions
that are required by AD 2011-24-06 is $255 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $170, or $85 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:

2017-12-08 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18923;
Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 20, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477,
November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06'').

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic
Inspections.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or revised
structural inspection requirements are necessary. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain structural
elements, which could

adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions of the Shock Absorber
Assemblies, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2011-24-06, with no changes. Within 90 days after January 3, 2012
(the effective date of AD 2011-24-06), revise the maintenance
program, by incorporating Subject 05-10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment
Airworthiness Limitations'' of Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/
Avro 146-RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 104,
dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on shock absorber
assemblies, but not the individual shock absorber components, amend
life limits on main landing gear (MLG) up-locks and door up-locks,
and to introduce and amend life limits on MLG components.
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD
terminates the actions required by this paragraph.

(h) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2011-24-06, with no changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD: After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals,
and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or
CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this
AD.

(i) New Revision to the Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new
and revised limitations, tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing the actions
required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
    Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Airplane Maintenance Manual,
Revision 112, dated October 15, 2013.
    Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP) Document No.
CPCP-146-01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010.
    Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in Supplemental Structural Inspections Document (SSID)
Document No. SSID-146-01, Revision 2, dated August 15, 2012.
    Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in Maintenance Review Board Report Document No. MRB 146-01,
Issue 2, Revision 19, dated August 2012.
    Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-237, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013.

(j) New No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs

    After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (i)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals,
and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or
CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014,
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4220.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
January 3, 2012 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011).
    (i) Subject 05-10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness
Limitations'' of Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of
the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146-RJ
Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 104, dated April 15,
2011.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United
Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP20-504-000]

Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Availability of the
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Lake City 1st Branch Line
Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project

    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Lake
City 1st Branch Line Abandonment and Capacity Replacement Project
proposed by Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) in the above-
referenced docket. Northern requests authorization to abandon,
construct, modify, and operate natural gas pipeline facilities in
Webster and Calhoun Counties, Iowa.
    The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the
construction and operation of the Lake City 1st Branch Line Abandonment
and Capacity Replacement Project in accordance with the requirements of
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes
that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigating
measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human environment.

    The proposed Lake City 1st Branch Line Abandonment and Capacity
Replacement Project includes the following facilities/activities:
     Abandon in-place 34.2 miles of the Lake City 1st branch
line (4-inch-diameter pipeline) from milepost (MP) 0.00 to MP 34.15;
     disconnect the abandoned segment of the Lake City 1st
branch line pipeline from Northern's existing pipelines at five
locations;
     uprate the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of
25.3 miles of the Lake City 2nd branch line (6-inch-diameter pipeline)
and install a new take-off regulator setting to the Harcourt branch
line pipeline;
     uprate the MAOP of the Callender branch line (2-inch-
diameter pipeline);
     uprate the MAOP of the Manson 2nd branch line (4-inch-
diameter pipeline) and install a new take-off regulator setting from
the Manson 2nd branch line pipeline to the Manson 1st branch line
pipeline and Rockwell City branch line pipeline; and
     construct 9.2 miles of new 6-inch-diameter pipeline
extension of the Lake City 2nd branch line, relocate a receiver to the
Lake City Town Border Station (TBS), and install a new take-off valve
setting for the Lohrville TBS.
    The Commission mailed a copy of the Notice of Availability to
federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies;
elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native
American tribes; potentially affected landowners and other interested
individuals and groups; and newspapers and libraries in the project
area. The EA is only available in electronic format. It may be viewed
and downloaded from the FERC's website (www.ferc.gov), on the natural
gas environmental documents page (https://www.ferc.gov/industries-data/natural-gas/environment/environmental-documents). In addition, the EA
may be accessed by using the eLibrary link on the FERC's website. Click
on the eLibrary link (https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search),
select ``General Search'' and enter the docket number in the ``Docket
Number'' field (i.e. CP20-504). Be sure you have selected an
appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The EA is not a decision document. It presents Commission staff's
independent analysis of the environmental issues for the Commission to
consider when addressing the merits of all issues in this proceeding.
Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. Your comments should
focus on the EA's disclosure and discussion of potential environmental
effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen
environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful
they will be. To ensure that the Commission has the opportunity to
consider your comments prior to making its decision on this project, it
is important that we receive your comments in Washington, DC on or
before 5:00 pm Eastern Time on March 29, 2021.
    For your convenience, there are three methods you can use to file
your comments to the Commission. The Commission encourages electronic
filing of comments and has staff available to assist you at (866) 208-
3676 or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please carefully follow these
instructions so that your comments are properly recorded.
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment
feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the link to
FERC Online. This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only
comments on a project;
    (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the
eFiling feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov) under the
link to FERC Online. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a
variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission.
New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on
``eRegister.'' You must select the type of filing you are making. If
you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select
``Comment on a Filing''; or
    (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to
the Commission. Be sure to reference the project docket number (CP20-
504-000) on your letter. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service
must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC
20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status,
but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered.
Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing or judicial review of
the Commission's decision. At this point in this proceeding, the
timeframe for filing timely intervention requests has expired. Any
person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion
to intervene out-of-time pursuant to Rule 214(b)(3) and (d) of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and
(d)) and show good cause why the time limitation should be waived.
Motions to intervene are more fully described at https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/ferc-online/how-guides.
    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208-FERC, or on the
FERC website (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. The eLibrary link
also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the
Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to
the documents. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to
register for eSubscription.

    Dated: February 26, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 64

[Docket ID FEMA-2021-0003; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-8671]

Suspension of Community Eligibility

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood
insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates
listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain
management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has
adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the
effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not
occur. Information identifying the current participation status of a
community can be obtained from FEMA's CSB available at www.fema.gov/flood-insurance/work-with-nfip/community-status-book. Please note that
per Revisions to Publication Requirements for Community Eligibility
Status Information Under the National Flood Insurance Program, notices
such as this one for scheduled suspension will no longer be published
in the Federal Register as of June 2021 but will be available at
National Flood Insurance Community Status and Public Notification
[verbar] FEMA.gov. Individuals without internet access will be able to
contact their local floodplain management official and/or State NFIP
Coordinating Office directly for assistance.

DATES: The effective date of each community's scheduled suspension is
the third date (``Susp.'') listed in the third column of the following
tables.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you want to determine whether a
particular community was suspended on the suspension date or for
further information, contact Adrienne L. Sheldon, PE, CFM, Federal
Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Details
regarding updated publication requirements of community eligibility
status information under the NFIP can be found on the CSB section at
www.fema.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP enables property owners to purchase
Federal flood insurance that is not otherwise generally available from
private insurers. In return, communities agree to adopt and administer
local floodplain management measures aimed at protecting lives, new and
substantially improved construction, and development in general from
future flooding. Section 1315 of the National Flood Insurance Act of
1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits the sale of NFIP flood
insurance unless an appropriate public body adopts adequate floodplain
management measures with effective enforcement measures. The
communities listed in this document no longer meet that statutory
requirement for compliance with NFIP regulations, 44 CFR part 59.
Accordingly, the communities will be suspended on the effective date
listed in the third column. As of that date, flood insurance will no
longer be available in the community. FEMA recognizes communities may
adopt and submit the required documentation after this rule is
published but prior to the actual suspension date. These communities
will not be suspended and will continue to be eligible for the sale of
NFIP flood insurance. Their current NFIP participation status can be
verified at anytime on the CSB section at fema.gov.
    In addition, FEMA publishes a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) that
identifies the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in these communities.
The date of the published FIRM is indicated in the fourth column of the
table. No direct federal financial assistance (except assistance
pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act not in connection with a flood) may be provided for
construction or acquisition of buildings in identified SFHAs for
communities not participating in the NFIP and identified for more than
a year on FEMA's initial FIRM for the community as having flood-prone
areas (section 202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42
U.S.C. 4106(a), as amended). This prohibition against certain types of
federal assistance becomes effective for the communities listed on the
date shown in the last column. The Administrator finds that notice and
public comment procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b), are impracticable and
unnecessary because communities listed in this final rule have been
adequately notified.
    Each community receives 6-month, 90-day, and 30-day notification
letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer stating that the
community will be suspended unless the required floodplain management
measures are met prior to the effective suspension date. Since these
notifications were made, this final rule may take effect within less
than 30 days.
    National Environmental Policy Act. FEMA has determined that the
community suspension(s) included in this rule is a non-discretionary
action and therefore the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) does not apply.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Administrator has determined that
this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act because the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended,
Section 1315, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage unless
an appropriate public body adopts adequate floodplain management
measures with effective enforcement measures. The communities listed no
longer comply with the statutory requirements, and after the effective
date, flood insurance will no longer be available in the communities
unless remedial action takes place.
    Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR
51735.
    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This rule involves no policies
that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the
applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
    Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule does not involve any collection
of information for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 64

    Flood insurance, Floodplains.

    Accordingly, 44 CFR part 64 is amended as follows:

PART 64--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for Part 64 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp.; p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR,
1979 Comp.; p. 376.

Sec.  64.6  [Amended]

0
2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  64.6 are amended
as follows:

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                                                Effective date
                                                authorization/
                                  Community     cancellation of    Current effective map   Date certain  federal
      State and location             No.         sale of flood             date            assist ance no longer
                                                 insurance in                               available in  SFHAs
                                                   community
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           Region 3
Virginia:
    Greene County,                    510200  April 11, 1974,     March 23, 2021........  March 23, 2021.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; September
                                               10, 1984, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Stanardsville, Town of,           510251  June 19, 1974,      ......do..............   Do.
     Greene County.                            Emerg; December
                                               26, 1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.

           Region 4
Kentucky:
    Crestwood, City of, Oldham        210027  N/A, Emerg; July    ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   27, 2006, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Oldham County,                    210185  March 10, 1972,     ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; August 19,
                                               1987, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Orchard Grass Hills, City         210398  N/A, Emerg;         ......do..............   Do.
     of, Oldham County.                        November 28,
                                               2007, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
Mississippi:
    Bolivar County,                   280011  May 4, 1973,        ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; July 17,
                                               1989, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Isola, Town of, Humphreys         280190  January 14, 1974,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; July 3,
                                               1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Moorhead, City of,                280166  May 24, 1973,       ......do..............   Do.
     Sunflower County.                         Emerg; April 17,
                                               1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Renova, Town of, Bolivar          280065  July 10, 2012,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; March 21,
                                               2017, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Sharkey County,                   280152  May 14, 1973,       ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; July 17,
                                               1986, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Sunflower, Town of,               280168  May 14, 1973,       ......do..............   Do.
     Sunflower County.                         Emerg; July 17,
                                               1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Sunflower County,                 280195  May 4, 1973,        ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; September
                                               28, 1979, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Washington County,                280177  May 4, 1973,        ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; September
                                               3, 1980, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
South Carolina:
    Beaufort, City of,                450026  November 27, 1970,  ......do..............   Do.
     Beaufort County.                          Emerg; May 2,
                                               1977, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Bluffton, Town of,                450251  N/A, Emerg; August  ......do..............   Do.
     Beaufort County.                          24, 1993, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Hardeeville, City of,             450113  May 27, 1975,       ......do..............   Do.
     Beaufort and Jasper                       Emerg; September
     Counties.                                 1, 1987, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Hilton Head Island, Town          450250  October 9, 1970,    ......do..............   Do.
     of, Beaufort County.                      Emerg; September
                                               12, 1984, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Port Royal, Town of,              450028  September 10,       ......do..............   Do.
     Beaufort County.                          1971, Emerg;
                                               April 15, 1977,
                                               Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Yemassee, Town of,                450103  June 17, 1975,      ......do..............   Do.
     Beaufort and Hampton                      Emerg; September
     Counties.                                 1, 1986, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.

           Region 5
Michigan:
    Blaine, Township of,              260027  N/A, Emerg;         ......do..............   Do.
     Benzie County.                            October 21, 2009,
                                               Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Frankfort, City of, Benzie        260029  October 30, 1974,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; March 18,
                                               1991, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Lake, Township of, Benzie         260030  July 17, 1974,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; June 5,
                                               1989, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
Minnesota:
    Alvarado, City of,                270267  April 15, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     Marshall County.                          Emerg; January
                                               16, 1981, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.

    Argyle, City of, Marshall         270268  April 24, 1974,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; December
                                               15, 1982, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Grygla, City of, Marshall         270269  May 24, 1974,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; September
                                               30, 1982, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Marshall County,                  270638  May 15, 1974,       ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; July 18,
                                               1983, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Middle River, City of,            270270  August 22, 1983,    ......do..............   Do.
     Marshall County.                          Emerg; February
                                               1, 1984, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Newfolden, City of,               270271  July 24, 1974,      ......do..............   Do.
     Marshall County.                          Emerg; June 22,
                                               1984, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Oslo, City of, Marshall           270272  May 15, 1974,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; September
                                               16, 1982, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Stephen, City of, Marshall        270273  April 26, 1974,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; September
                                               16, 1982, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Warren, City of, Marshall         270274  May 15, 1974,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; February
                                               18, 1981, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.

           Region 7
Iowa:
    Bettendorf, City of, Scott        190240  February 4, 1972,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; June 1,
                                               1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Buffalo, City of, Scott           190241  September 26,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   1974, Emerg;
                                               September 17,
                                               1980, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Davenport, City of, Scott         190242  July 25, 1973,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; March 1,
                                               1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Donahue, City of, Scott           190505  February 10, 1988,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; May 1,
                                               1990, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Eldridge, City of, Scott          190574  October 30, 1990,   ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; September
                                               1, 1991, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Le Claire, City of, Scott         190243  August 8, 1974,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; August 15,
                                               1980, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    McCausland, City of, Scott        190771  N/A, Emerg; August  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   7, 2012, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Panorama Park, City of,           190506  N/A, Emerg;         ......do..............   Do.
     Scott County.                             December 17,
                                               1990, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Princeton, City of, Scott         190244  July 30, 1974,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; November
                                               1, 1979, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Riverdale, City of, Scott         190245  July 7, 1975,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; January 5,
                                               1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Scott County,                     190239  December 30, 1971,  ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; June 1,
                                               1977, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Walcott, City of,                 190675  July 29, 1998,      ......do..............   Do.
     Muscatine and Scott                       Emerg; November
     Counties.                                 7, 2001, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.

           Region 8
Utah:
    Coalville, City of, Summit        490135  July 24, 1975,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; January
                                               30, 1984, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Henefer, Town of, Summit          490136  July 23, 1975,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; May 20,
                                               1980, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Oakley, City of, Summit           490138  June 11, 1975,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; September
                                               24, 1984, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Park City, City of, Summit        490139  May 8, 1975,        ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; July 16,
                                               1987, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.

    Summit County,                    490134  June 10, 1975,
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; July 17,
                                               1986, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.

           Region 10
Oregon:
    Douglas County,                   410059  December 3, 1971,   ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                     Emerg; December
                                               15, 1978, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
    Seneca, City of, Grant            410081  May 22, 1975,       ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                   Emerg; September
                                               24, 1984, Reg;
                                              March 23, 2021,
                                               Susp.
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* Do = Ditto.
Code for reading third column: Emerg.--Emergency; Reg.--Regular; Susp.--Suspension.

Eric J. Letvin,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Federal Insurance and
Mitigation Administration--FEMA Resilience, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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[Notices]
[Pages 1349-1350]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP18-37-000, CP18-38-000]

Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Applications

    Take notice that on December 21, 2017, Sierrita Gas Pipeline, LLC
(Sierrita), P.O. Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, has filed
two applications, pursuant to sections 7(c)

and 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's (Commission) regulations, requesting authorization for the
construction and operation of Sierrita Compressor Expansion Project
(Project) located in Pima County, Arizona. Concurrent with this Section
7(c) application, Sierrita has filed a Section 3 application to amend
existing Presidential Permit, all as more fully described in the
application which is on file with the Commission and open to public
inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
[email protected] or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TTY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Specifically, in Docket No. CP18-37-000, Sierrita's Section 7(c)
Project consists of: (1) Installing one new Solar Mars 100 turbine/
compressor unit that is ISO rated at 15,900 horsepower (HP) located at
approximately Milepost (MP) 6 on Line No. 2177; (2) installing an
additional gas meter at the existing San Joaquin Meter Station on Line
No. 2177; and (3) relocating an existing Mainline Valve 2 (MLV 2) and
inspection tool launcher and receiver from MP 1.2 to MP 6.5 on Line No.
2177; all located in Pima County, Arizona. Additionally, in Docket No.
CP18-38-000 Sierrita is requesting an amendment to its Section 3
authorization and its Presidential Permit for increased design capacity
to 627,000 Mcf/Day at its border crossing into Mexico near the town of
Sasabe, Arizona, also in Pima County.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to
Francisco Tarin, Regulatory Director, Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC, P.O.
Box 1087, Colorado Springs, CO 80944, or call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email:
[email protected].
    Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9,
within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either:
Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the
Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a
Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule
for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other
milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of
the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this
proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for
this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for
Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of
the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the
subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days
of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 7 copies of filings made in the proceeding with the Commission
and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings
associated with the Commission's environmental review process.
Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed
documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will
not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by
the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents
issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court
review of the Commission's final order.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the eFiling link at
http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should
submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 26, 2018.

    Dated: January 5, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0314]

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application
for an Exemption From Van Hool N.V. and Coach USA

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice; reopening docket and extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is
reopening and extending the comment period for its notice requesting
comments on an application for exemption from Van Hool N.V. and Coach
USA (Van Hool/Coach USA) to allow the use of double deck motorcoaches
constructed with a sleeper berth that has an exit that does not meet
the minimum dimensional requirements specified in the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). In its comments responding to the
notice, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) pointed out
that the Agency failed to include a copy of the Van Hool/Coach USA
application in the docket for public inspection as required by statute
and regulation. In response to the Advocates concern, the Agency (1)
has placed a copy of the Van Hool/Coach USA application in the docket,
(2) is reopening the docket, and (3) is extending the comment period
from February 14, 2014 until March 3, 2014.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 3, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number
FMCSA-2013-0314 by any of the following methods:
     Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the

instructions for submitting comments on the Federal electronic docket
site.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Ground Floor, Room W12-140, DOT Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number for this notice. For detailed instructions on submitting
comments and additional information on the exemption process, see the
``Public Participation'' heading below. Note that all comments received
will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided. Please see the ``Privacy Act''
heading for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov or to Room W12-140,
DOT Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
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 (65 FR 19476) or you may visit http://www.regulations.gov.
    Public participation: The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is
generally available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can get
electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the
``help'' section of the http://www.regulations.gov Web site and also at
the DOT's http://docketsinfo.dot.gov Web site. If you want us to notify
you that we received your comments, please include a self addressed,
stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that
appears after submitting comments online.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Luke W. Loy, Vehicle and Roadside
Operations Division, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations,
MC-PSV,<PHONE_NUMBER>; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 6, 2013 (78 FR 47817), FMCSA
published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on an
application for exemption from Van Hool/Coach USA to allow the use of
double deck motorcoaches constructed with a sleeper berth that has an
exit that does not meet the minimum dimensional requirements specified
in the FMCSRs. The Agency provided a 30-day comment period for the
notice with a deadline of September 5, 2013. On September 16, 2013,
Advocates noted that the Agency did not provide the public with an
opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the application,
including the application and any safety analysis provided by the
applicant.
    The FMCSA has placed the information provided by Van Hool/Coach USA
into the docket, and has determined that a 15 day extension of the
comment period is appropriate.
    In consideration of the above, FMCSA is reopening the comment
period for 15 days, from February 14, 2014 to March 3, 2014.

    Issued on: February 5, 2014.
Robert W. Miller,
Director of Policy, Strategic Planning, and Regulation.
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