Periodic Reporting, 45699-45700 [2019-18748]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 169 / Friday, August 30, 2019 / Proposed Rules 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 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) 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: ■ 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): jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS ■ Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– 2019–0666; Product Identifier 2019– NM–086–AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments by October 15, 2019. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:30 Aug 29, 2019 Jkt 247001 (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of lavatory waste bin fire extinguishers found depleted. An investigation revealed that damage to the discharge tubes may have occurred during installation or removal of the waste bin. Insufficient clearance between the waste bin and the discharge tubes may have caused the fire extinguisher discharge tubes to collide with the waste bin and discharge. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this condition, which could lead to failure of discharging the extinguishing agent during a lavatory bin fire, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements as Specified in EASA AD 2019–0095 Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0095, dated April 30, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0095’’). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0095 (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where EASA AD 2019–0095 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2019–0095 does not apply to this AD. (i) Additional Requirement: Corrective Action If, during any inspection required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2019–0095 (which includes a weight check of the waste bin fire extinguisher and an inspection of the discharge tubes for damage), any damaged discharge tube is found or the weight of the waste bin fire extinguisher is too low, before further flight, replace the fire extinguisher with a serviceable fire extinguisher. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 45699 to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) For information about EASA AD 2019– 0095, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 6017; email ADs@ easa.europa.eu; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https:// ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this EASA AD 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. EASA AD 2019–0095 may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0666. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– 231–3226. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 22, 2019. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2019–18762 Filed 8–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 39 CFR Part 3050 [Docket No. RM2019–12; Order No. 5211] Periodic Reporting Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is acknowledging a recent filing requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports (Proposal Seven). This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: September 26, 2019. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUP1.SGM 30AUP1 45700 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 169 / Friday, August 30, 2019 / Proposed Rules Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Proposal Seven III. Notice and Comment IV. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On August 23, 2019, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 39 CFR 3050.11 requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports.1 The Petition identifies the proposed analytical changes filed in this docket as Proposal Seven. jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS II. Proposal Seven Background. Proposal Seven relates to the methodology used to allocate accrued costs for supervisors at delivery units on Sundays and holidays. Petition, Proposal Seven at 1. Total costs for supervisors are developed in the Cost and Revenue Analysis (CRA). Id. Currently, the share of these total costs for supervisors at customer service offices on Sundays and holidays is determined using sampling from the InOffice Cost System (IOCS). Id. Proposal. The Postal Service’s proposal seeks to replace the IOCS sampling used in the current methodology with data from the Time and Attendance Collection System (TACS). Id. Under the revised methodology, the Postal Service would ‘‘determine the share of costs for supervisors at delivery units on Sundays and holidays, and then distribute these costs to products using the same distribution key used for city carriers delivering packages on Sundays and holidays.’’ Id. at 2. The share of the 1 Petition of the United States Postal Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Seven), August 23, 2019 (Petition). The Postal Service filed a notice of filing of public and non-public materials relating to Proposal Seven. Notice of Filing of USPS–RM2019–12/1 and USPS–RM2019–12/NP1 and Application for Nonpublic Treatment, August 23, 2019. The Postal Service also filed a Revised Notice of Filing of USPS–RM2019–12/1 and USPS– RM2019–12/NP1 and Application for Nonpublic Treatment—Errata, August 26, 2019. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:30 Aug 29, 2019 Jkt 247001 costs ‘‘would be calculated by using the share of wage-adjusted workhours clocked to corresponding supervisor activities and represented by a new IOCS activity code 7720.’’ Id. The costs would then be allocated to products by using the Product Tracking and Reporting (PTR) distribution key for products delivered on Sundays and holidays. Id. Rationale and impact. The Postal Service notes that Proposal Seven would update the methodology for costs for supervisors on Sundays and holidays to be ‘‘consistent with the recently approved change to the costing for city carriers on those days.’’ Id. at 3. The Postal Service comments that TACS clock ring data ‘‘provides a more robust estimate of supervisor costs.’’ Id. The Postal Service states that IOCS sampling presents ‘‘practical challenges . . . that may lead to systematic errors in the IOCS-based estimates of total costs for carrier work assignments, which includes acting as a supervisor.’’ Id. For this reason, the Postal Service argues that the proposed methodology ‘‘would eliminate a potential source of bias.’’ Id. at 4. III. Notice and Comment The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2019–12 for consideration of matters raised by the Petition. More information on the Petition may be accessed via the Commission’s website at https://www.prc.gov. Interested persons may submit comments on the Petition and Proposal Seven no later than September 26, 2019. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Lawrence Fenster is designated as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. IV. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2019–12 for consideration of the matters raised by the Petition of the United States Postal Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Seven), filed August 23, 2019. 2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no later than September 26, 2019. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Lawrence Fenster to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this docket. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 By the Commission. Darcie S. Tokioka, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–18748 Filed 8–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 62 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2019–0298; FRL–9998–65– OAR] RIN 2060–AU49 General Provisions Amendments: Incorporation by Reference of State Plans Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to amend the Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants, General Provisions to clarify the process by which state plans for the control of pollutants and facilities are incorporated by reference into this part. This action is intended to update and modify the outdated General Provisions that note that state plans are incorporated by reference and that describe the availability of state plans. Concurrently, EPA is also taking direct final action on these amendments. If we receive no significant adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule. DATES: Comments. Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2019, or 30 days after date of public hearing, if one is requested. Public hearing. If anyone contacts us requesting a public hearing on or before September 4, 2019, we will hold a hearing. Additional information about the hearing, if requested, will be published in a subsequent Federal Register document and posted at https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sourcesair-pollution/amendments-generalprovisions-part-62-incorporationreference-clean. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for information on registering and attending a public hearing. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2019–0298, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUP1.SGM 30AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45699-45700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18748]


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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

39 CFR Part 3050

[Docket No. RM2019-12; Order No. 5211]


Periodic Reporting

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is acknowledging a recent filing requesting the 
Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to 
analytical principles relating to periodic reports (Proposal Seven). 
This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, 
and takes other administrative steps.

DATES: Comments are due: September 26, 2019.

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ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at https://www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments 
electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing 
alternatives.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 
202-789-6820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Proposal Seven
III. Notice and Comment
IV. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On August 23, 2019, the Postal Service filed a petition pursuant to 
39 CFR 3050.11 requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking 
proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to 
periodic reports.\1\ The Petition identifies the proposed analytical 
changes filed in this docket as Proposal Seven.
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    \1\ Petition of the United States Postal Service for the 
Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider Proposed Changes in 
Analytical Principles (Proposal Seven), August 23, 2019 (Petition). 
The Postal Service filed a notice of filing of public and non-public 
materials relating to Proposal Seven. Notice of Filing of USPS-
RM2019-12/1 and USPS-RM2019-12/NP1 and Application for Nonpublic 
Treatment, August 23, 2019. The Postal Service also filed a Revised 
Notice of Filing of USPS-RM2019-12/1 and USPS-RM2019-12/NP1 and 
Application for Nonpublic Treatment--Errata, August 26, 2019.
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II. Proposal Seven

    Background. Proposal Seven relates to the methodology used to 
allocate accrued costs for supervisors at delivery units on Sundays and 
holidays. Petition, Proposal Seven at 1. Total costs for supervisors 
are developed in the Cost and Revenue Analysis (CRA). Id. Currently, 
the share of these total costs for supervisors at customer service 
offices on Sundays and holidays is determined using sampling from the 
In-Office Cost System (IOCS). Id.
    Proposal. The Postal Service's proposal seeks to replace the IOCS 
sampling used in the current methodology with data from the Time and 
Attendance Collection System (TACS). Id. Under the revised methodology, 
the Postal Service would ``determine the share of costs for supervisors 
at delivery units on Sundays and holidays, and then distribute these 
costs to products using the same distribution key used for city 
carriers delivering packages on Sundays and holidays.'' Id. at 2. The 
share of the costs ``would be calculated by using the share of wage-
adjusted workhours clocked to corresponding supervisor activities and 
represented by a new IOCS activity code 7720.'' Id. The costs would 
then be allocated to products by using the Product Tracking and 
Reporting (PTR) distribution key for products delivered on Sundays and 
holidays. Id.
    Rationale and impact. The Postal Service notes that Proposal Seven 
would update the methodology for costs for supervisors on Sundays and 
holidays to be ``consistent with the recently approved change to the 
costing for city carriers on those days.'' Id. at 3. The Postal Service 
comments that TACS clock ring data ``provides a more robust estimate of 
supervisor costs.'' Id. The Postal Service states that IOCS sampling 
presents ``practical challenges . . . that may lead to systematic 
errors in the IOCS-based estimates of total costs for carrier work 
assignments, which includes acting as a supervisor.'' Id. For this 
reason, the Postal Service argues that the proposed methodology ``would 
eliminate a potential source of bias.'' Id. at 4.

III. Notice and Comment

    The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2019-12 for consideration 
of matters raised by the Petition. More information on the Petition may 
be accessed via the Commission's website at https://www.prc.gov. 
Interested persons may submit comments on the Petition and Proposal 
Seven no later than September 26, 2019. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, 
Lawrence Fenster is designated as an officer of the Commission (Public 
Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in 
this proceeding.

IV. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2019-12 for 
consideration of the matters raised by the Petition of the United 
States Postal Service for the Initiation of a Proceeding to Consider 
Proposed Changes in Analytical Principles (Proposal Seven), filed 
August 23, 2019.
    2. Comments by interested persons in this proceeding are due no 
later than September 26, 2019.
    3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Lawrence 
Fenster to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public 
Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in 
this docket.
    4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    By the Commission.
Darcie S. Tokioka,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-18748 Filed 8-29-19; 8:45 am]
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