Updating VA Adjudication Regulations for Disability or Death Benefit Claims Related to Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents, 13622 [C1-2024-02590]

Download as PDF 13622 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2024 / Proposed Rules (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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: ■ GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd: Docket No. FAA– 2024–0234; Project Identifier MCAI– 2023–01215–A. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by April 8, 2024. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8 airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including GA8–20–262; and Model GA8–TC320 airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including GA8–TC 320–20–261; certificated in any category. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2497, Electrical Power System Wiring. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of insufficient electrical bonding of the solenoid (relay) box assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to address possible missing mechanical connections. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in degraded electrical equipment performance, errors, or intermittent failures of equipment connected to electrical Bus 1, Bus 2, associated electrical control and protective devices fitted within or attached to the solenoid box, which could lead to loss of equipment essential for safe flight. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Feb 22, 2024 Jkt 262001 (g) Required Actions (1) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, inspect for a mechanical connection between the relay box earth point to the ground power socket in accordance with Part A, steps 1. through 4. of the Accomplishment Instructions in GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2023– 216, Issue 1, dated February 24, 2023 (GippsAero SB–GA8–2023–216, Issue 1), except where step 4. specifies to proceed to the Documentation section to update the airplane logbook, that action is not specifically required by this AD. (2) If no mechanical connection between the relay box earth point to the ground power socket is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, install a mechanical connection in accordance with Part B, steps 1. through 3. of the Accomplishment Instructions in GippsAero SB–GA8–2023– 216, Issue 1. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, International Validation 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 International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD or email to: 9AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. If mailing information, also submit information by email. 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. (i) Additional Information (1) Refer to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Australia AD GA8/11, dated November 21, 2023, for related information. This CASA Australia AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2024–0234. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (816) 329– 4059; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) GippsAero Service Bulletin SB–GA8– 2023–216, Issue 1, dated February 24, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 881, Morwell, Victoria 3840, Australia; phone: +61 (0)3 5172 1200; email: TECHPUBS@gippsaero.com.au; website: gippsaero.com.au. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on February 16, 2024. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–03720 Filed 2–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 3 RIN 2900–AR10 Updating VA Adjudication Regulations for Disability or Death Benefit Claims Related to Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents Correction In Proposed Rule Document 2024– 02590, appearing on pages 9803–9813, in the issue of Monday, February 12, 2024, make the following correction: On page 9803, in the second column, beginning on the thirty-third line, under the heading DATES:, the text reading ‘‘[insert date 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]’’ should read ‘‘April 12, 2024’’. [FR Doc. C1–2024–02590 Filed 2–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R10–OAR–2023–0600; FRL–11593– 01–R10] Air Plan Approval; OR; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: ACTION: Proposed rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the regional haze state implementation plan revision submitted by Oregon on April 29, 2022, as supplemented on November 22, 2023, as satisfying applicable requirements under the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23FEP1.SGM 23FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 13622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: C1-2024-02590]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

38 CFR Part 3

RIN 2900-AR10


Updating VA Adjudication Regulations for Disability or Death 
Benefit Claims Related to Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents

Correction

    In Proposed Rule Document 2024-02590, appearing on pages 9803-9813, 
in the issue of Monday, February 12, 2024, make the following 
correction:
    On page 9803, in the second column, beginning on the thirty-third 
line, under the heading DATES:, the text reading ``[insert date 60 days 
after date of publication in the Federal Register]'' should read 
``April 12, 2024''.

[FR Doc. C1-2024-02590 Filed 2-22-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 1505-01-D
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