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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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2019–0583; Product Identifier 2019–
NM–063–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by
September 23, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–
SB570036–00 RB, Issue 001, dated December
14, 2018.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an
escapement from the wing spar terminal
fitting supplier indicating that the
engineering requirements provided by Boeing
for controlling machine mismatch were
incorrect for part faying surfaces, which can
result in a reduced fatigue capability at the
interface of the side of body (SOB) rib. The
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FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue
cracks in the left and right SOB rib webs
common to the front and rear wing spar
terminal fittings. Undetected fatigue cracks
can grow to weaken primary wing structure
where it cannot sustain limit load, 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) Required Actions
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this
AD: At the applicable times specified in the
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–
SB570036–00 RB, Issue 001, dated December
14, 2018, do all applicable actions identified
in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–
SB570036–00 RB, Issue 001, dated December
14, 2018.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for
accomplishing the actions required by this
AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB570036–00, Issue
001, dated December 14, 2018, which is
referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin B787–81205–SB570036–00 RB, Issue
001, dated December 14, 2018.
(h) Exception to Service Information
Specifications
Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
B787–81205–SB570036–00 RB, Issue 001,
dated December 14, 2018, specifies
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 local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(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.
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(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle
ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–
3528; email: Allen.Rauschendorfer@faa.gov.
(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 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
26, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0602; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–016–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010–26–01, which applies to certain
The Boeing Company Model 777–200
series airplanes. AD 2010–26–01
requires installing a new insulation
blanket on the latch beam firewall of
each thrust reverser (T/R) half. Since AD
2010–26–01 was issued, the agency
received a report that the T/R affected
by AD 2010–26–01 has the potential to
be installed on airplanes outside of the
applicability of that AD. This proposed
AD would retain the requirements of
2010–26–01. This proposed AD would
also add airplanes to the applicability.
For those airplanes, this proposed AD
would require an inspection to
determine if the installed T/R has an
affected part number and, if an affected
part number is found, installation of a
new insulation blanket. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
SUMMARY:
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The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by September 23,
2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
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.
• 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 562–797–1717;
internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
DATES:
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–2019–
0602; 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, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Laubaugh, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3622; email: james.laubaugh@
faa.gov.
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 the ADDRESSES section. Include
‘‘Docket No. FAA–2019–0602; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–016–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this NPRM. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this NPRM because of
those comments.
The FAA will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact we receive about this proposed
AD.
Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2010–26–01,
Amendment 39–16540 (75 FR 78594,
December 16, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–
01’’), for certain Model 777–200 series
airplanes. AD 2010–26–01 requires
installing a new insulation blanket on
the latch beam firewall of each T/R half.
AD 2010–26–01 resulted from an inflight shutdown due to an engine fire
indication; an under-cowl engine fire
was extinguished after landing. We
issued AD 2010–26–01 to prevent a fire
from entering the cowl or strut area,
which could weaken T/R parts and
result in reduced structural integrity of
the T/R, possible separation of T/R parts
during flight, and consequent damage to
the airplane and injury to people or
damage to property on the ground.
Actions Since AD 2010–26–01 Was
Issued
Since AD 2010–26–01 was issued, the
agency received a report that the T/R
affected by AD 2010–26–01 has the
potential to be installed on airplanes
outside of the applicability of that AD.
Therefore, the applicability in this
proposed AD has been revised to specify
The Boeing Company Model 777–200
series airplanes, equipped with General
Electric Company (GE) GE90–76B, –85B,
–90B, or –94B engines.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Service
Bulletin 777–78A0066, Revision 3,
dated April 28, 2011. This service
information describes procedures for
installing a new insulation blanket on
the latch beam firewall of each T/R half.
The installation includes, for certain
airplanes, inspecting to determine if
fitting part number 315W1436–4 is
installed on the aft latch beam of the
right side T/R and, for affected fittings,
cutting the clevis from the affected
fitting.
This proposed AD would also require
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–
78A0066, Revision 2, dated April 8,
2010, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of January 20, 2011 (75 FR
78594, December 16, 2010).
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 retain all
requirements of AD 2010–26–01. This
proposed AD would also add airplanes
to the applicability. For those airplanes,
this proposed AD would require an
inspection to determine if the installed
T/R has an affected part number and, if
an affected part number is found,
installation of a new insulation blanket.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 25 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Blanket installation (retained actions 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595
from AD 2010–26–01) (21 airplanes).
Inspection and blanket installation Up to 13 work-hours × $85 per hour =
(new proposed action) (4 airplanes).
Up to $1,105.
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Parts cost
Cost per
product
Up to $5,253 .....
Up to $5,848 .............
Up to $122,808.
Up to $7,529 ....
Up to $8,634 .............
Up to $34,536.
Labor cost
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The Proposed Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This proposed AD is issued in
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance
and Airworthiness Division, but during
this transition period, the Executive
Director has delegated the authority to
issue ADs applicable to transport
category airplanes and associated
appliances to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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Regulatory Findings
The FAA has 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 that the proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010–26–01, Amendment 39–16540 (75
FR 78594, December 16, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:
■
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2019–0602; Product Identifier 2019–
NM–016–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by September 23, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2010–26–01,
Amendment 39–16540 (75 FR 78594,
December 16, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–01’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 777–200 series airplanes, certificated
in any category, equipped with General
Electric Company (GE) GE90–76B, –85B,
–90B, or –94B engines.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 78, Engine exhaust.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an
in-flight shutdown due to an engine fire
indication; an under-cowl engine fire was
extinguished after landing and a
determination that additional airplanes are
affected. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent a fire from entering the cowl or strut
area, which could weaken thrust reverser (T/
R) parts and result in reduced structural
integrity of the T/R, possible separation of T/
R parts during flight, and consequent damage
to the airplane and injury to people or
damage to property on the ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Installation of Insulation
Blanket, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2010–26–01, with
revised service information. For airplanes
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777–78A0066, Revision 2, dated April 8,
2010: Within 60 months or 4,500 flight cycles
after January 20, 2011 (the effective date of
AD 2010–26–01), whichever is first, install a
new insulation blanket on the latch beam
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firewall of each T/R half by doing all the
applicable actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 777–78A0066, Revision 3,
dated April 28, 2011.
(h) New Requirement: Installation of
Insulation Blanket for Additional Airplanes
For airplanes not identified in paragraph
(g) of this AD: Within 60 months or 4,500
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, whichever is first, inspect to determine
if the installed T/R has any affected part
number as identified in paragraphs (h)(1)
through (h)(5) of this AD. If an affected T/R
is found or if it cannot be determined which
T/R is installed, within 60 months or 4,500
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, whichever is first, install a new
insulation blanket on the latch beam firewall
of each T/R half by doing all the applicable
actions specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
78A0066, Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011,
except as specified in paragraph (i) of this
AD. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if it can be conclusively
determined from that review that the
installed T/R is not an affected T/R. A review
of airplane maintenance records is also
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if it can
be conclusively determined from that review
that an affected T/R is installed and the
actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin
777–78A0066, Revision 3, dated April 28,
2011, have already been done on that T/R.
(1) 315W1001–XX (all—where ‘‘XX’’ is any
combination of numbers and letters that
follow the dash).
(2) 315W1295–1 through 315W1295–222
inclusive.
(3) 315W1295–5001 through 315W1295–
5222 inclusive.
(4) 315W1295–5501 through 315W1295–
5722 inclusive.
(5) 315W1295–6101 through 315W1295–
6322 inclusive.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
Specification
(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–78A0066,
Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011, defines
Group 1 as ‘‘all 777–200 airplanes with GE90
engines through line number 413 with a
forward insulation blanket;’’ however for
paragraph (h) of this AD, Group 1 is defined
as ‘‘all 777–200 airplanes with GE90 engines
with a forward insulation blanket.’’
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–78A0066,
Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011, defines
Group 2 as ‘‘all 777–200 airplanes with GE90
engines through line number 413 without a
forward insulation blanket;’’ however for
paragraph (h) of this AD, Group 2 is defined
as ‘‘all 777–200 airplanes with GE90 engines
without a forward insulation blanket.’’
(3) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–78A0066,
Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011, defines
Group 2 Configuration 1 as ‘‘all 777–200
airplanes with GE90 engines through line
number 413 without a forward insulation
blanket and without the fitting assembly at
the aft insulation blanket location;’’ however
for paragraph (h) of this AD, Group 2
Configuration 1 is defined as ‘‘all 777–200
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airplanes with GE90 engines without a
forward insulation blanket and without the
fitting assembly at the aft insulation blanket
location.’’
(4) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–78A0066,
Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011, defines
Group 2 Configuration 2 as ‘‘all 777–200
airplanes with GE90 engines through line
number 413 without a forward insulation
blanket and with the fitting assembly at the
aft insulation blanket location;’’ however for
paragraph (h) of this AD, Group 2
Configuration 2 is defined as ‘‘all 777–200
airplanes with GE90 engines without a
forward insulation blanket and with the
fitting assembly at the aft insulation blanket
location.’’
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(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the
service information specified in paragraphs
(j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD.
(1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–
78A0066, dated June 5, 2008.
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–78A0066,
Revision 1, dated March 12, 2009.
(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–
78A0066, Revision 2, dated April 8, 2010.
(k) 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 local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(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.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2010–26–01 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact James Laubaugh, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3622;
email: james.laubaugh@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
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Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206–231–3195.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christine Dawe; Director, Ecosystem
Management Coordination; 406–370–
8865. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
30, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
Dated: August 6, 2019.
Christopher B. French,
Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
Forest Service
40 CFR Parts 51 and 52
36 CFR Part 220
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0048; FRL–9997–95–
OAR]
RIN 0596–AD31
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) Compliance
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
comment period.
AGENCY:
On June 13, 2019, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service (Agency) published a proposed
rule to revise its National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
regulations. The Agency is extending
the comment period on the proposed
rule, which was scheduled to close on
August 12, 2019, for 14 days until
August 26, 2019.
DATES: The comment period for the
proposed rule published June 13, 2019,
at 84 FR 27544, is extended. Comments
must be received in writing by August
26, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Please submit comments via
one of the following methods:
1. Public participation portal
(preferred): https://
www.regulations.gov/.
2. Mail: NEPA Services Group, c/o
Amy Barker; USDA Forest Service, 125
South State Street, Suite 1705, Salt Lake
City, UT 84138.
3. Email: nepa-procedures-revision@
fs.fed.us.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received online via
the public reading room at https://
www.regulations.gov/.
The proposed rule and supporting
information is available at https://
www.fs.fed.us/emc/nepa/revisions/
index.shtml.
SUMMARY:
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Prevention of Significant Deterioration
(PSD) and Nonattainment New Source
Review (NNSR): Project Emissions
Accounting
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is proposing to revise
certain New Source Review (NSR)
applicability regulations to clarify the
requirements that apply to sources
proposing to undertake a physical or
operational change (i.e., a project) under
the NSR preconstruction permitting
program. Under this program, an
existing major source proposing to
undertake a project must determine
whether that project will constitute a
major modification following a two-step
applicability test and thus be subject to
the NSR preconstruction permitting
requirements. The first step is to
determine if the proposed project will
cause a ‘‘significant emissions increase’’
of a regulated NSR pollutant (Step 1). If
the proposed project is projected to
cause such an increase, the second step
is to determine if there is a ‘‘significant
net emissions increase’’ of that pollutant
(Step 2). In this action, we are proposing
to revise our NSR applicability
regulations to make it clear that both
emissions increases and emissions
decreases that result from a given
proposed project are to be considered at
Step 1 of the NSR major modification
applicability test. In addition, this
proposal replaces and withdraws the
agency’s 2006 Project Netting Proposal.
DATES:
SUMMARY:
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 154 (Friday, August 9, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39241-39244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-16899]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0602; Product Identifier 2019-NM-016-AD]
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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010-26-01, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200
series airplanes. AD 2010-26-01 requires installing a new insulation
blanket on the latch beam firewall of each thrust reverser (T/R) half.
Since AD 2010-26-01 was issued, the agency received a report that the
T/R affected by AD 2010-26-01 has the potential to be installed on
airplanes outside of the applicability of that AD. This proposed AD
would retain the requirements of 2010-26-01. This proposed AD would
also add airplanes to the applicability. For those airplanes, this
proposed AD would require an inspection to determine if the installed
T/R has an affected part number and, if an affected part number is
found, installation of a new insulation blanket. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by September
23, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 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.
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 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
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-2019-
0602; 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, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Laubaugh, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3622; email:
[email protected].
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 the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0602;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-016-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
The FAA will post all comments we receive, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2010-26-01, Amendment 39-16540 (75 FR 78594,
December 16, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-01''), for certain Model 777-200
series airplanes. AD 2010-26-01 requires installing a new insulation
blanket on the latch beam firewall of each T/R half. AD 2010-26-01
resulted from an in-flight shutdown due to an engine fire indication;
an under-cowl engine fire was extinguished after landing. We issued AD
2010-26-01 to prevent a fire from entering the cowl or strut area,
which could weaken T/R parts and result in reduced structural integrity
of the T/R, possible separation of T/R parts during flight, and
consequent damage to the airplane and injury to people or damage to
property on the ground.
Actions Since AD 2010-26-01 Was Issued
Since AD 2010-26-01 was issued, the agency received a report that
the T/R affected by AD 2010-26-01 has the potential to be installed on
airplanes outside of the applicability of that AD. Therefore, the
applicability in this proposed AD has been revised to specify The
Boeing Company Model 777-200 series airplanes, equipped with General
Electric Company (GE) GE90-76B, -85B, -90B, or -94B engines.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 3,
dated April 28, 2011. This service information describes procedures for
installing a new insulation blanket on the latch beam firewall of each
T/R half. The installation includes, for certain airplanes, inspecting
to determine if fitting part number 315W1436-4 is installed on the aft
latch beam of the right side T/R and, for affected fittings, cutting
the clevis from the affected fitting.
This proposed AD would also require Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-78A0066, Revision 2, dated April 8, 2010, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of January
20, 2011 (75 FR 78594, December 16, 2010).
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 retain all requirements of AD 2010-26-01.
This proposed AD would also add airplanes to the applicability. For
those airplanes, this proposed AD would require an inspection to
determine if the installed T/R has an affected part number and, if an
affected part number is found, installation of a new insulation
blanket.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 25 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Blanket installation (retained 7 work-hours x $85 Up to $5,253.............. Up to $5,848.................... Up to $122,808.
actions from AD 2010-26-01) (21 per hour = $595.
airplanes).
Inspection and blanket installation Up to 13 work-hours x Up to $7,529.............. Up to $8,634.................... Up to $34,536.
(new proposed action) (4 $85 per hour = Up to
airplanes). $1,105.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the
Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA has 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 that the proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010-26-01, Amendment 39-16540 (75 FR 78594, December 16, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2019-0602; Product Identifier
2019-NM-016-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 23,
2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2010-26-01, Amendment 39-16540 (75 FR 78594,
December 16, 2010) (``AD 2010-26-01'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with General
Electric Company (GE) GE90-76B, -85B, -90B, or -94B engines.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Engine
exhaust.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight shutdown due to
an engine fire indication; an under-cowl engine fire was
extinguished after landing and a determination that additional
airplanes are affected. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent a fire
from entering the cowl or strut area, which could weaken thrust
reverser (T/R) parts and result in reduced structural integrity of
the T/R, possible separation of T/R parts during flight, and
consequent damage to the airplane and injury to people or damage to
property on the ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Installation of Insulation Blanket, With Revised Service
Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2010-26-01, with revised service information. For airplanes
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 2,
dated April 8, 2010: Within 60 months or 4,500 flight cycles after
January 20, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2010-26-01), whichever is
first, install a new insulation blanket on the latch beam firewall
of each T/R half by doing all the applicable actions specified in
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
78A0066, Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011.
(h) New Requirement: Installation of Insulation Blanket for Additional
Airplanes
For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Within
60 months or 4,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, whichever is first, inspect to determine if the installed T/R
has any affected part number as identified in paragraphs (h)(1)
through (h)(5) of this AD. If an affected T/R is found or if it
cannot be determined which T/R is installed, within 60 months or
4,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever
is first, install a new insulation blanket on the latch beam
firewall of each T/R half by doing all the applicable actions
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011, except as
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if it
can be conclusively determined from that review that the installed
T/R is not an affected T/R. A review of airplane maintenance records
is also acceptable in lieu of this inspection if it can be
conclusively determined from that review that an affected T/R is
installed and the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
78A0066, Revision 3, dated April 28, 2011, have already been done on
that T/R.
(1) 315W1001-XX (all--where ``XX'' is any combination of numbers
and letters that follow the dash).
(2) 315W1295-1 through 315W1295-222 inclusive.
(3) 315W1295-5001 through 315W1295-5222 inclusive.
(4) 315W1295-5501 through 315W1295-5722 inclusive.
(5) 315W1295-6101 through 315W1295-6322 inclusive.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information Specification
(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 3, dated April
28, 2011, defines Group 1 as ``all 777-200 airplanes with GE90
engines through line number 413 with a forward insulation blanket;''
however for paragraph (h) of this AD, Group 1 is defined as ``all
777-200 airplanes with GE90 engines with a forward insulation
blanket.''
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 3, dated April
28, 2011, defines Group 2 as ``all 777-200 airplanes with GE90
engines through line number 413 without a forward insulation
blanket;'' however for paragraph (h) of this AD, Group 2 is defined
as ``all 777-200 airplanes with GE90 engines without a forward
insulation blanket.''
(3) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 3, dated April
28, 2011, defines Group 2 Configuration 1 as ``all 777-200 airplanes
with GE90 engines through line number 413 without a forward
insulation blanket and without the fitting assembly at the aft
insulation blanket location;'' however for paragraph (h) of this AD,
Group 2 Configuration 1 is defined as ``all 777-200
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airplanes with GE90 engines without a forward insulation blanket and
without the fitting assembly at the aft insulation blanket
location.''
(4) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 3, dated April
28, 2011, defines Group 2 Configuration 2 as ``all 777-200 airplanes
with GE90 engines through line number 413 without a forward
insulation blanket and with the fitting assembly at the aft
insulation blanket location;'' however for paragraph (h) of this AD,
Group 2 Configuration 2 is defined as ``all 777-200 airplanes with
GE90 engines without a forward insulation blanket and with the
fitting assembly at the aft insulation blanket location.''
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the service information
specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD.
(1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, dated June 5,
2008.
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 1, dated March
12, 2009.
(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-78A0066, Revision 2, dated
April 8, 2010.
(k) 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 local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(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.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2010-26-01 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact James Laubaugh,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-
3622; email: [email protected].
(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 562-797-1717. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 30, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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