Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, 83043-83044 [2023-26090]

Download as PDF 83043 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 227 Tuesday, November 28, 2023 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. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1211; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01598–E] Background RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); withdrawal. AGENCY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would have applied to all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model BR700–715A1–30, BR700–715B1–30, and BR700–715C1–30 engines. The NPRM would have required repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster rotor for any cracks, replacement or repair of the LPC booster rotor if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge geometry and malformed surface conditions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD. Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA issued AD 2023–17–11, which addresses the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. DATES: As of November 28, 2023, the proposed rule which was published in the Federal Register on June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762), is withdrawn. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–1211; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, this AD action (withdrawal), the mandatory continuing lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Nov 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 2387241; email: Sungmo.D.Cho@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, had issued EASA AD 2022–0252 dated December 16, 2022 (later revised to EASA AD 2022–0252R1, dated April 28, 2023 (EASA AD 2022–0252R1)) to correct an unsafe condition for all RRD Model BR700–715A1–30, BR700– 715B1–30, and BR700–715C1–30 engines. EASA later issued EASA AD 2023–0152, dated July 25, 2023 (EASA AD 2023–0152) (also referred to as the MCAI), which supersedes EASA AD 2022–0252R1. The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD for all RRD Model BR700–715A1–30, BR700–715B1–30, and BR700–715C1–30 engines, which was published in the Federal Register on June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2022–0252, which stated that occurrences have been reported of finding malformed scallop edge geometry and surface conditions at the front flange scallops of certain LPC booster rotors. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive FPIs of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster rotor for any cracks, replacement, or repair of the LPC booster rotor if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge geometry and malformed surface conditions. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA has reviewed the MCAI, which supersedes EASA AD 2022–0252R1. The MCAI discusses the reported occurrences of finding malformed scallop edge geometry and surface conditions at the front flange of scallops of certain LPC booster rotors, which PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 were also discussed in EASA AD 2022– 0252R1. The MCAI includes both more restrictive compliance times for certain engines and extended compliance times for certain other engines. The MCAI also refers to the updated service information referenced by the commenters, specifies repetitive FPIs of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster rotor for any cracks, replacement or repair of the LPC booster rotor if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge geometry and malformed surface conditions. Additionally, the FAA received comments on the NPRM from four commenters. Commenters included Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiian), Delta Air Lines (Delta), The Boeing Company, and Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA). Boeing and ALPA supported the NPRM without change. However, comments from Hawaiian and Delta identified concerns with the NPRM. These comments requested a revision to the NPRM to refer to the updated manufacturer service information and the inclusion of suitable materials required to perform the required actions. Consequently, the FAA issued AD 2023–17–11, Amendment 39–22537 (88 FR 60566, September 5, 2023), which was prompted by EASA AD 2023–0152. AD 2023–17–11 incorporates the specifications of EASA AD 2023–0152 to correct an unsafe condition for all RRD Model BR700–715A1–30, BR700– 715B1–30, and BR700–715C1–30 engines; refers to the revised service information (which addresses the concerns of both Delta and Hawaiian commenters); addresses the unsafe condition and negates the need for this proposed AD. FAA’s Determination The FAA has determined that the proposed AD is not necessary to address the identified safety concern. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. Regulatory Findings Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). E:\FR\FM\28NOP1.SGM 28NOP1 83044 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 / Proposed Rules List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Withdrawal Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Docket No. FAA–2023– 1211; Project Identifier MCAI–2022– 01598–E, which was published in the Federal Register on June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762), is withdrawn. ■ Issued on November 20, 2023. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–26090 Filed 11–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PEACE CORPS 22 CFR Part 303 RIN 0420–AA31 Procedures for Disclosure of Information Under the Freedom of Information Act The Peace Corps. Proposed rule. AGENCY: ACTION: This proposed rule amends the regulations that the Peace Corps follows in processing requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to comply with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. The amendments would clarify and update procedures for requesting information from the Peace Corps and procedures that the Peace Corps follows in responding to requests from the public. SUMMARY: Comments must be received by December 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 0420–AA31, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for sending comments. • Email: policy@peacecorps.gov. Include RIN 0420–AA31 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: The Peace Corps/The Office of the General Counsel/1275 First Street NE/Washington, DC 20526. Instructions: All submissions received must include the receiving agency’s name, which is the Peace Corps, designate the Office of the General Counsel, and note the RIN for this rulemaking. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David van Hoogstraten, Supervisory VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Nov 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 Associate General Counsel at (202) 692– 2150 or dvanhoogstraten@ peacecorps.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 30, 2016, President Obama signed into law the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Public Law 114–185, 130 Stat. 538 (the Act). The Act specifically requires all agencies to review and update their FOIA regulations in accordance with its provisions, and the Peace Corps is making changes to its regulations accordingly. Among other requirements, the Act addresses a range of procedural issues that affect Peace Corps FOIA regulations, including requirements that agencies establish a minimum of 90 days for requesters to file an administrative appeal and that agencies provide notice to requesters of dispute resolution services at various times throughout the FOIA process. The proposed rule would revise and update policies and procedures concerning the Peace Corps FOIA process, which were last published in the Federal Register (FR) on April 10, 2014 (79 FR 19816), entered into effect on May 12, 2014, and currently appear at 22 CFR part 303. Request for Comments: The Peace Corps invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule and will take those comments into account before publishing a final rule. The proposed rule makes small adjustments for clarification, rearranges and redesignates sections in a more logical order, streamlines the language of some procedural provisions, and makes the following key changes: 22 CFR Part 303 (1) Definitions. Section 303.2 is expanded to revise current definitions and add definitions for the following terms: ‘‘Compelling need,’’ ‘‘Confidential commercial information,’’ ‘‘Direct costs,’’ ‘‘Unusual circumstances,’’ and ‘‘Initial denial authority (IDA).’’ (2) Public reading room. Section 303.5 is revised to delete reference to a physical public reading room and to provide for a public electronic FOIA Library on the Peace Corps website on which certain specified records will be made available. Also, related to this change, the former § 303.6 (Procedures for use of public reading room.) is deleted. (3) Requests for records. This section, the former § 303.8, has been redesignated as § 303.7 and is updated to provide revised procedures for the following paragraphs: • (b) through (d) Submitting a FOIA request; • (f) Requesting a waiver or reduction of fees; PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 • (h) Initial response/delays to FOIA requests; • (j) Giving notice of delays; and • (l) Requesting expedited processing and appeals from denials of requests for expedited processing. (4) Timing of responses to requests. A new § 303.8 sets forth guidelines and procedures for: (a) Order of response to FOIA requests; (b) Multitrack processing; (c) Delays in responses due to unusual circumstances and notice of such delays and of the availability of both the FOIA Public Liaison and the dispute resolution services provided for by the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS); (d) Aggregating requests; and (e) Expedited processing. (5) Exemptions for withholding records. A revised § 303.9 provides that the deliberative process privilege shall not apply to records created 25 years or more before the date on which the records were requested. (6) Responses to requests. A new § 303.11 sets forth guidelines and procedures for: (a) Electronic communication with requesters; (b) Acknowledgement of requests that will take longer than 10 working days to process; (c) Estimated dates of completion and interim responses; (d) The granting of requests; (e) Adverse determination of requests; (f) Markings on released documents; and (g) Use of records exclusions. (7) Appeals. A renumbered § 303.13, formerly § 303.12, is updated to set forth revised guidelines and procedures for: (a) Submitting appeals; (b) Adjudication of appeals; (c) Decisions on appeals; (d) Engaging in dispute resolution services offered by OGIS; and (e) When an appeal is required. (8) Confidential commercial information. 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[FR Doc No: 2023-26090]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1211; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01598-E]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would 
have applied to all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model 
BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines. The NPRM 
would have required repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) 
of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster rotor for any cracks, 
replacement or repair of the LPC booster rotor if necessary and, as an 
optional terminating action to the repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection 
for malformed scallop edge geometry and malformed surface conditions, 
as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD. 
Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA issued AD 2023-17-11, which 
addresses the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM. Accordingly, the 
NPRM is withdrawn.

DATES: As of November 28, 2023, the proposed rule which was published 
in the Federal Register on June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762), is withdrawn.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-1211; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains the NPRM, this AD action (withdrawal), the mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for Docket Operations is U.S. 
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building, 
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 
20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 
238- 7241; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union, had issued EASA AD 2022-0252 dated December 16, 2022 
(later revised to EASA AD 2022-0252R1, dated April 28, 2023 (EASA AD 
2022-0252R1)) to correct an unsafe condition for all RRD Model BR700-
715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines. EASA later issued 
EASA AD 2023-0152, dated July 25, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0152) (also 
referred to as the MCAI), which supersedes EASA AD 2022-0252R1.
    The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by 
adding an AD for all RRD Model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and 
BR700-715C1-30 engines, which was published in the Federal Register on 
June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2022-
0252, which stated that occurrences have been reported of finding 
malformed scallop edge geometry and surface conditions at the front 
flange scallops of certain LPC booster rotors. The NPRM proposed to 
require repetitive FPIs of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster 
rotor for any cracks, replacement, or repair of the LPC booster rotor 
if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the repetitive 
FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge geometry and 
malformed surface conditions.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA has reviewed the MCAI, which 
supersedes EASA AD 2022-0252R1. The MCAI discusses the reported 
occurrences of finding malformed scallop edge geometry and surface 
conditions at the front flange of scallops of certain LPC booster 
rotors, which were also discussed in EASA AD 2022-0252R1. The MCAI 
includes both more restrictive compliance times for certain engines and 
extended compliance times for certain other engines. The MCAI also 
refers to the updated service information referenced by the commenters, 
specifies repetitive FPIs of the front flange scallops of the LPC 
booster rotor for any cracks, replacement or repair of the LPC booster 
rotor if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the 
repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge 
geometry and malformed surface conditions.
    Additionally, the FAA received comments on the NPRM from four 
commenters. Commenters included Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiian), Delta Air 
Lines (Delta), The Boeing Company, and Air Line Pilots Association, 
International (ALPA). Boeing and ALPA supported the NPRM without 
change. However, comments from Hawaiian and Delta identified concerns 
with the NPRM. These comments requested a revision to the NPRM to refer 
to the updated manufacturer service information and the inclusion of 
suitable materials required to perform the required actions.
    Consequently, the FAA issued AD 2023-17-11, Amendment 39-22537 (88 
FR 60566, September 5, 2023), which was prompted by EASA AD 2023-0152. 
AD 2023-17-11 incorporates the specifications of EASA AD 2023-0152 to 
correct an unsafe condition for all RRD Model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-
715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines; refers to the revised service 
information (which addresses the concerns of both Delta and Hawaiian 
commenters); addresses the unsafe condition and negates the need for 
this proposed AD.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA has determined that the proposed AD is not necessary to 
address the identified safety concern. Accordingly, the NPRM is 
withdrawn.

Regulatory Findings

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed 
nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order 
12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).

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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Withdrawal

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Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Docket No. FAA-2023-
1211; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01598-E, which was published in the 
Federal Register on June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762), is withdrawn.

    Issued on November 20, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-26090 Filed 11-27-23; 8:45 am]
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