[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48392-48393]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 300

[EPA-HQ-SFUND-2002-0001; FRL-9984-44--Region 4]

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan;
National Priorities List: Deletion of the Reasor Chemical Company
Superfund Site

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announces
the deletion of the Reasor Chemical Company Superfund Site (Site)
located in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, from the National Priorities
List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and
Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the
State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality, have determined that all appropriate response
actions under CERCLA have been completed. However, this deletion does
not preclude future actions under Superfund.

DATES: This action is effective September 25, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Docket: EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket Identification No. EPA-HQ-SFUND-2002-0001. All documents in the
docket are listed on the http://www.regulations.gov website. Although
listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e.,
Confidential Business Information or other information whose disclosure
is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are
available either electronically through http://www.regulations.gov or
in hard copy at the site information repositories. Locations, contacts,
phone numbers and viewing hours are:
     U.S. EPA Record Center, attention: Ms. Tina Terrell,
Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-
8960. Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday
by appointment only; and
     New Hanover County Library, 201 Chestnut Street,
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401. Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Hours: 9 a.m.-5
p.m., Monday through Saturday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samantha Urquhart-Foster, Remedial
Project Manager, Remediation and Site Evaluation Branch, Superfund
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth
Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The site to be deleted from the NPL is:
Reasor Chemical Company Site in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. A Notice
of Intent to Delete for this Site was published in the Federal Register
(83 FR 36844) on July 31, 2018.
    The closing date for comments on the Notice of Intent to Delete was
August 30, 2018. One public comment was received. EPA believes this is
not a site-specific adverse comment opposing the rule-making. EPA
believes it is still appropriate to delete the site, and will proceed
with the deletion action. A responsiveness summary was prepared and
placed in both the docket, EPA-HQ-SFUND-2002-0001, on
www.regulations.gov, and in the local repositories listed above.
    EPA maintains the NPL as the list of sites that appear to present a
significant risk to public health, welfare, or the environment.
Deletion from the NPL does not preclude further remedial action.
Whenever there is a significant release from a site deleted from the
NPL, the deleted site may be restored to the NPL without application of
the hazard ranking system. Deletion of a site from the NPL does not
affect responsible party liability in the unlikely event that future
conditions warrant further actions.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Chemicals,
Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Intergovernmental relations,
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Superfund, Water
pollution control, Water supply.

    Dated: September 10, 2018.
Onis ``Trey'' Glenn, III,
Regional Administrator, Region 4.

    For reasons set out in the preamble, 40 CFR part 300 is amended as
follows:

PART 300--NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION
CONTINGENCY PLAN

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1. The authority citation for part 300 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1321(d); 42 U.S.C. 9601-9657; E.O. 13626,
77 FR 56749, 3 CFR, 2013 Comp., p. 306; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3
CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp.,
p. 193.

Appendix B to Part 300--[Amended]

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2. Table 1 of appendix B to part 300 is amended by removing the listing
under North Carolina for ``Reasor Chemical Company''.

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31732-31734]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2022-0310]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta; Clinch
River, Oak Ridge, TN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local
regulation for for the Clinch River between mile marker 49.5 to 52 on
May 29, 2022 for the Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta. The special local
regulation is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards created by the rowers associated
with the event. Entry of vessels or persons into the special local
regulation is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain
of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.

DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 29, 2022.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2022-0310 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document
Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email MST3 Joshua Rehl, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 615-736-
5421, email [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. The Coast Guard
was notified of the event without ample time to allow for a reasonable
comment period and then consider those comments because we must
establish this special local regulation by May 29, 2022.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be contrary to the public interest because action is
needed on May 29, 2022 to ensure the safety of the participants in the
Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The Captain of the Port Sector Ohio
Valley (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the
regatta, will be a safety concern for anyone within mile markers 49.5
to 52 on the Clinch River. This rule is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
special local regulation during the duration of the event.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary special local regulation on the
Clinch River from mile markers 49.5 to 52, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30
p.m. on May 29, 2022 for the Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta. The
duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment in these navigable waters while the regatta is
taking place. No non-participant vessels or persons will be permitted
to enter the special local regulation without obtaining permission from
the COTP or a designated representative. Vessels and persons transiting
the area must comply with all orders or directions given to them by the
COTP or their designated representative. The COTP will provide notice
of the regulated area through advanced notice via broadcast notice to
mariners and by on-scene designated representatives.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and

Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this
rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the special local regulation.
Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this special local
regulation which would impact a small designated area of the Clinch
River for 12.5 hours during the day when vessel traffic is normally
low. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule
would allow vessels to seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
special local regulation may be small entities, for the reasons stated
in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a
special local regulation lasting 12.5 hours that will prohibit entry
between mile markers 49.5 to 52 of the Clinch River for the duration of
the regatta. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-
001-01, Rev. 1.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

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2. Add Sec.  100.T08-0310 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.T08-0310   Special Local Regulation; Dogwood Masters Classic
Regatta; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN

    (a) Regulated area: This section applies to the following area:
Clinch River Mile Marker (MM) 49.5--52, extending the entire width of
the river.
    (b) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or their
designated representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by phone at<PHONE_NUMBER> Those in the regulated area
must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the
COTP or the designated representative.
    (3) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated area through
advanced

notice via broadcast notice to mariners and local notice to mariners.
    (c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. on May 29, 2022.

    Dated: May 19, 2022.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 88 (Monday, May 10, 2021)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0338; Project Identifier AD-2020-01423-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports that shimming requirements were not
met during the assembly of certain structural joints, which can result
in reduced fatigue thresholds and cracking of the affected structural
joints. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for
cracking of certain areas of the aft wheel well bulkhead (AWWB) body
chord and AWWB side fitting and failsafe straps, and repair of any
cracking found. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 24,
2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0338.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0338; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Rutar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0338; Project Identifier
AD-2020-01423-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments we receive, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each

page of your submission containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will
treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions
containing CBI should be sent to Greg Rutar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.

Background

    The FAA has received reports indicating that shimming requirements
were not met during the assembly of certain AWWB structural joints,
which can result in reduced fatigue thresholds and cracking of the
affected structural joints. The existing inspection program does not
adequately detect this fatigue cracking. The affected locations are the
forward edge of the AWWB side fitting and failsafe strap at STA 1209 on
the left and right side, and the AWWB side fitting outer chord surface
and failsafe strap; and the forward edge of the horizontal flange of
the AWWB body chord and around all the fastener heads and vertical beam
clips common to the AWWB body chord horizontal flange. Not meeting the
shimming requirements during assembly of the STA 1209 AWWB side fitting
and body chord structural joints results in excessive pull-up forces,
fastener shanking, excessive burr heights in metallic members, and
metallic chips (foreign object debris) in fastened interfaces, which
all degrade fatigue performance of any affected structural joints.
    Undetected fatigue cracking could weaken primary structure so it
cannot sustain limit load, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB530077-00 RB, Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020. The service
information describes procedures for repetitive high frequency eddy
current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the forward edge of the AWWB
side fitting and failsafe strap at station (STA) 1209 on the left and
right side, and the AWWB side fitting outer chord surface and failsafe
strap, and repair of any cracking found.
    The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirement Bulletin B787-81205-
SB530078-00 RB, Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020. The service
information describes procedures for repetitive HFEC inspections for
cracking of the forward edge of the horizontal flange of the AWWB body
chord and around all the fastener heads and vertical beam clips common
to the AWWB body chord horizontal flange.
    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.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions
identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-
00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both dated
September 8, 2020, except for any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
    For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this
service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0338.

Explanation of Requirements Bulletin

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
(AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a process for
annotating which steps in the service information are ``required for
compliance'' (RC) with an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept
into Boeing service bulletins.
    In an effort to further improve the quality of ADs and AD-related
Boeing service information, a joint process improvement initiative was
worked between the FAA and Boeing. The initiative resulted in the
development of a new process in which the service information more
clearly identifies the actions needed to address the unsafe condition
in the ``Accomplishment Instructions.'' The new process results in a
Boeing Requirements Bulletin, which contains only the actions needed to
address the unsafe condition (i.e., only the RC actions).

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 79 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost    Cost per product          operators
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Repetitive inspections...........  16 work-hours x $85            $0  $1,360 per            $107,440 per
                                    per hour = $1,360                  inspection cycle.     inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2021-0338; Project Identifier AD-
2020-01423-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by June 24, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB, Issue 001,
dated September 8, 2020.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports that shimming requirements were
not met during the assembly of certain aft wheel well bulkhead
(AWWB) structural joints, which can result in reduced fatigue
thresholds and cracking of the affected structural joints. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address undetected fatigue cracking, which
could weaken primary structure so it cannot sustain limit load, and
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-
81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both dated September 8, 2020,
do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins
B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue
001, both dated September 8, 2020.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g):  Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletins
B787-81205-SB530077-00 and B787-81205-SB530078-00, both Issue 001,
both dated September 8, 2020, which are referred to in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-
SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both dated September 8, 2020.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB530077-00 RB, Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020, uses the phrase
``the issue 001 date of the Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB530077-00 RB'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this
AD.''
    (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB530078-00 RB, Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020, uses the phrase
``the issue 001 date of the Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB530078-00 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of
this AD.''
    (3) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-
SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both
dated September 8, 2020, specify contacting Boeing for repair
instructions: This AD requires doing the repair using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(i) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of
the certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Greg Rutar,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued on April 20, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-09345 Filed 5-7-21; 8:45 am]
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