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Vol. 73, No. 195
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Part 532
RIN 3206–AL71
Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition
of the Buffalo, NY, and Pittsburgh, PA,
Appropriated Fund Federal Wage
System Wage Areas
U.S. Office of Personnel
Management.
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel
Management is issuing a proposed rule
that would redefine the geographic
boundaries of the Buffalo, NY, and
Pittsburgh, PA, appropriated fund
Federal Wage System (FWS) wage areas.
The proposed rule would redefine
McKean and Warren Counties, PA, and
the Allegheny National Forest portions
of Elk and Forest Counties, PA, from the
Pittsburgh wage area to the Buffalo wage
area. These changes are based on a
recent consensus recommendation of
the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory
Committee to best match the counties
proposed for redefinition to a nearby
FWS survey area. No other changes are
proposed for the Buffalo or Pittsburgh
FWS wage areas.
DATES: We must receive comments on or
before November 6, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments
to Charles D. Grimes III, Deputy
Associate Director for Performance and
Pay Systems, Strategic Human
Resources Policy Division, U.S. Office of
Personnel Management, Room 7H31,
1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC
20415–8200; e-mail pay-performancepolicy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606–
4264.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606–2838; email pay-performance-policy@opm.gov;
or FAX: (202) 606–4264.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
is proposing to redefine the Buffalo, NY,
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and Pittsburgh, PA, appropriated fund
Federal Wage System (FWS) wage areas.
This proposed rule would redefine
McKean and Warren Counties, PA, and
the Allegheny National Forest portions
of Elk and Forest Counties, PA, from the
Pittsburgh wage area to the Buffalo wage
area.
OPM considers the following
regulatory criteria under 5 CFR 532.211
when defining FWS wage area
boundaries:
(i) Distance, transportation facilities,
and geographic features;
(ii) Commuting patterns; and
(iii) Similarities in overall population,
employment, and the kinds and sizes of
private industrial establishments.
Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren
Counties are currently area of
application counties in the Pittsburgh
FWS wage area. Located in the
northwestern section of the State of
Pennsylvania, Elk, Forest, McKean, and
Warren Counties include portions of the
Allegheny National Forest.
Based on our analysis of the
regulatory criteria for defining
appropriated fund FWS wage areas, we
find that McKean and Warren Counties
would be more appropriately defined as
part of the Buffalo area of application.
The distance criterion is the major factor
in our determination. McKean and
Warren Counties are closer to the
Buffalo survey area than to the
Pittsburgh survey area. McKean County
is approximately 157 km (98 miles) from
Buffalo and 277 km (172 miles) from
Pittsburgh. Warren County is
approximately 153 km (95 miles) from
Buffalo and 257 km (160 miles) from
Pittsburgh. We reviewed the other
criteria, but they did not favor one wage
area more than another.
Analysis of OPM’s regulatory criteria
for Elk and Forest Counties does not
show a clear indication that Elk and
Forest Counties should be placed in a
different FWS wage area. However, the
southern part of the Allegheny National
Forest is located in portions of Elk and
Forest Counties. Since part of the Forest
would therefore fall within the
boundaries of two separate wage areas,
we also propose that the Allegheny
National Forest portions of Elk and
Forest Counties be redefined to the
Buffalo area of application. This would
continue to place the Allegheny
National Forest in a single wage area
and would provide equal pay treatment
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for FWS employees with employment
locations in the Forest. The remaining
portion of Elk and Forest Counties
would continue to be part of the
Pittsburgh wage area. We believe the
mixed nature of our regulatory analysis
findings indicates that the remaining
employment locations in Elk and Forest
Counties remain appropriately defined
to the Pittsburgh wage area.
The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory
Committee (FPRAC), the national labormanagement committee responsible for
advising OPM on matters concerning
the pay of FWS employees,
recommended these changes by
consensus. FPRAC recommended no
other changes in the geographic
definitions of the Buffalo and Pittsburgh
wage areas. The affected employees in
Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren
Counties would be placed on the wage
schedule for the Buffalo wage area on
the first day of the first applicable pay
period beginning on or after 30 days
following publication of the final
regulations.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
I certify that these regulations would
not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities
because they would affect only Federal
agencies and employees.
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 532
Administrative practice and
procedure, Freedom of information,
Government employees, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Wages.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Michael W. Hager,
Acting Director.
Accordingly, the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management is proposing to
amend 5 CFR part 532 as follows:
PART 532—PREVAILING RATE
SYSTEMS
1. The authority citation for part 532
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5346; § 532.707
also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552.
2. In appendix C to subpart B, the
wage area listing for the State of New
York is amended by revising the listing
for Buffalo; and for the State of
Pennsylvania, by revising the listing for
Pittsburgh, to read as follows:
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Appendix C to Subpart B of Part 532—
Appropriated Fund Wage and Survey
Areas
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Area of Application. Survey area plus:
New York:
Cattaraugus
Chautauqua
Pennsylvania:
Elk (Only includes the Allegheny National
Forest portion)
Forest (Only includes the Allegheny
National Forest portion)
McKean
Warren
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PENNSYLVANIA
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Pittsburgh
Survey Area
Pennsylvania:
Allegheny
Beaver
Butler
Washington
Westmoreland
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Survey Area
New York:
Erie
Niagara
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NEW YORK
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Area of Application. Survey area plus:
Pennsylvania:
Armstrong
Bedford
Blair
Cambria
Cameron
Centre
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Crawford
Elk (Does not include the Allegheny
National Forest portion)
Erie
Fayette
Forest (Does not include the Allegheny
National Forest portion)
Greene
Huntingdon
Indiana
Jefferson
Lawrence
Mercer
Potter
Somerset
Venango
Ohio:
Belmont
Carroll
Harrison
Jefferson
Tuscarawas
West Virginia:
Brooke
Hancock
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[Docket No. FAA–2008–1005; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–119–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB–120, –120ER,
–120FC, –120QC, and –120RT
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
It was found one occurrence of a fuel
booster pump circuit br[e]aker opening
during an engine maintenance servicing. An
inspection inside the fuel tank revealed the
fuel booster pump[’]s electrical harness
chafing against its body, causing the loss of
the electrical wiring protection and resulting
in a short circuit. Further in-tank inspections
have showed other fuel booster pump
electrical harnesses chafing either with the
pump body and/or with adjacent fuel lines,
causing damage to the harness protective
layers and resulting * * * [in a] possible
ignition source inside the fuel tank.
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The proposed AD would require
actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 6, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• 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.
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• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1405; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2008–1005; Directorate Identifier
2008–NM–119–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
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Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
Airworthiness Directive 2008–05–01,
effective June 13, 2008 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
It was found one occurrence of a fuel
booster pump circuit br[e]aker opening
during an engine maintenance servicing. An
inspection inside the fuel tank revealed the
fuel booster pump[’]s electrical harness
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[FR Doc No: E8-23725]
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the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Part 532
RIN 3206-AL71
Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Buffalo, NY, and
Pittsburgh, PA, Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Areas
AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed
rule that would redefine the geographic boundaries of the Buffalo, NY,
and Pittsburgh, PA, appropriated fund Federal Wage System (FWS) wage
areas. The proposed rule would redefine McKean and Warren Counties, PA,
and the Allegheny National Forest portions of Elk and Forest Counties,
PA, from the Pittsburgh wage area to the Buffalo wage area. These
changes are based on a recent consensus recommendation of the Federal
Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee to best match the counties proposed
for redefinition to a nearby FWS survey area. No other changes are
proposed for the Buffalo or Pittsburgh FWS wage areas.
DATES: We must receive comments on or before November 6, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Charles D. Grimes III, Deputy
Associate Director for Performance and Pay Systems, Strategic Human
Resources Policy Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Room
7H31, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20415-8200; e-mail pay-
performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e-
mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) is proposing to redefine the Buffalo, NY, and Pittsburgh, PA,
appropriated fund Federal Wage System (FWS) wage areas. This proposed
rule would redefine McKean and Warren Counties, PA, and the Allegheny
National Forest portions of Elk and Forest Counties, PA, from the
Pittsburgh wage area to the Buffalo wage area.
OPM considers the following regulatory criteria under 5 CFR 532.211
when defining FWS wage area boundaries:
(i) Distance, transportation facilities, and geographic features;
(ii) Commuting patterns; and
(iii) Similarities in overall population, employment, and the kinds
and sizes of private industrial establishments.
Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren Counties are currently area of
application counties in the Pittsburgh FWS wage area. Located in the
northwestern section of the State of Pennsylvania, Elk, Forest, McKean,
and Warren Counties include portions of the Allegheny National Forest.
Based on our analysis of the regulatory criteria for defining
appropriated fund FWS wage areas, we find that McKean and Warren
Counties would be more appropriately defined as part of the Buffalo
area of application. The distance criterion is the major factor in our
determination. McKean and Warren Counties are closer to the Buffalo
survey area than to the Pittsburgh survey area. McKean County is
approximately 157 km (98 miles) from Buffalo and 277 km (172 miles)
from Pittsburgh. Warren County is approximately 153 km (95 miles) from
Buffalo and 257 km (160 miles) from Pittsburgh. We reviewed the other
criteria, but they did not favor one wage area more than another.
Analysis of OPM's regulatory criteria for Elk and Forest Counties
does not show a clear indication that Elk and Forest Counties should be
placed in a different FWS wage area. However, the southern part of the
Allegheny National Forest is located in portions of Elk and Forest
Counties. Since part of the Forest would therefore fall within the
boundaries of two separate wage areas, we also propose that the
Allegheny National Forest portions of Elk and Forest Counties be
redefined to the Buffalo area of application. This would continue to
place the Allegheny National Forest in a single wage area and would
provide equal pay treatment for FWS employees with employment locations
in the Forest. The remaining portion of Elk and Forest Counties would
continue to be part of the Pittsburgh wage area. We believe the mixed
nature of our regulatory analysis findings indicates that the remaining
employment locations in Elk and Forest Counties remain appropriately
defined to the Pittsburgh wage area.
The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee (FPRAC), the
national labor-management committee responsible for advising OPM on
matters concerning the pay of FWS employees, recommended these changes
by consensus. FPRAC recommended no other changes in the geographic
definitions of the Buffalo and Pittsburgh wage areas. The affected
employees in Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren Counties would be placed
on the wage schedule for the Buffalo wage area on the first day of the
first applicable pay period beginning on or after 30 days following
publication of the final regulations.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
I certify that these regulations would not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they
would affect only Federal agencies and employees.
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 532
Administrative practice and procedure, Freedom of information,
Government employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wages.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Michael W. Hager,
Acting Director.
Accordingly, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is proposing
to amend 5 CFR part 532 as follows:
PART 532--PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS
1. The authority citation for part 532 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5346; Sec. 532.707 also issued under
5 U.S.C. 552.
2. In appendix C to subpart B, the wage area listing for the State
of New York is amended by revising the listing for Buffalo; and for the
State of Pennsylvania, by revising the listing for Pittsburgh, to read
as follows:
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Appendix C to Subpart B of Part 532--Appropriated Fund Wage and Survey
Areas
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NEW YORK
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Buffalo
Survey Area
New York:
Erie
Niagara
Area of Application. Survey area plus:
New York:
Cattaraugus
Chautauqua
Pennsylvania:
Elk (Only includes the Allegheny National Forest portion)
Forest (Only includes the Allegheny National Forest portion)
McKean
Warren
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PENNSYLVANIA
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Pittsburgh
Survey Area
Pennsylvania:
Allegheny
Beaver
Butler
Washington
Westmoreland
Area of Application. Survey area plus:
Pennsylvania:
Armstrong
Bedford
Blair
Cambria
Cameron
Centre
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Crawford
Elk (Does not include the Allegheny National Forest portion)
Erie
Fayette
Forest (Does not include the Allegheny National Forest portion)
Greene
Huntingdon
Indiana
Jefferson
Lawrence
Mercer
Potter
Somerset
Venango
Ohio:
Belmont
Carroll
Harrison
Jefferson
Tuscarawas
West Virginia:
Brooke
Hancock
Marshall
Ohio
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