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--- schema: federal-register doc_type: fedreg source_file: FR-2001-08-07.xml --- 66 152 Tuesday, August 7, 2001 Contents Agency Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality NOTICES Meetings: Technical Review Committee, 41241 01-19792 01-19793 Agency Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry NOTICES Hazardous substances releases and facilities: Public health assessments and effects; list, 41241-41242 01-19690 Meetings: Hanford Health Projects Inter-tribal Council et al., 41242-41243 01-19692 Public Health Service Activities and Research at DOE Sites Citizens Advisory Committee, 41243 01-19691 Superfund program:

Hazardous substances priority list (toxicological profiles), 41243-41244 01-19689 Agricultural Agricultural Marketing Service NOTICES Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.: Livestock mandatory reporting; proprietary business transaction confidentiality, 41194-41195 01-19876 Agriculture Agriculture Department See Agricultural Marketing Service See Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service See Food Safety and Inspection Service See Forest Service Animal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service NOTICES Meetings:

Animal Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act; economic impacts due to introduction of diseases into U.S.; report development; comment request, 41195-41197 01-19825 Army Army Department See Engineers Corps NOTICES Meetings: Armed Forces Epidemiological Board, 41210 01-19760 Scientific Advisory Board, 41210 01-19762 Patent licenses; non-exclusive, exclusive, or partially exclusive: Antifungal and antiparasitic compounds, 41210 01-19763 Live attenuated Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus; vaccine protection, 41210-41211 01-19764 Census Census Bureau NOTICES Agency information collection activities:

Proposed collection; comment request, 41200-41202 01-19677 01-19678 Centers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 41244-41245 01-19656 Grant and cooperative agreement awards: DuPage County

(IL)Health Department, 41245 01-19693 Centers Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services RULES Medicare: Hospital inpatient rehabilitation facilities prospective payment system, 41315-41430 01-19313 Coast Guard Coast Guard RULES Drawbridge operations: Florida, 41144-41146 01-19727 Regattas and marine parades: Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD; fireworks display, 41137-41138 01-19734 Cradle of Invasion; historical reenactment, 41138-41140 01-19735 Defender's Day fireworks display, 41140-41141 01-19730 National Aquarium in Baltimore 20th Anniversary Celebration Fireworks Display, 41141-41142 01-19731 Thunder on the Narrows hydroplane races, 41142-41144 01-19733 PROPOSED RULES Ports and waterways safety: Long Island Sound et al., CT and NY; safety zones, 41170-41174 01-19726 NOTICES Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.: Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee, 41291-41292 01-19728 National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, 41292 01-19732 Meetings: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee, 41292-41293 01-19729 National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program: Triennial exercise schedule for 2000, 2001, and 2002; 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comment request, 41213-41214 01-19657 Proposed collection; comment request; correction, 41214 01-19658 Submission for OMB review; comment request, 41214-41215 01-19659 Energy Energy Department See Federal Energy Regulatory Commission NOTICES Meetings: Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board— Hanford Site, WA, 41215 01-19718 Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, ID, 41216-41217 01-19720 Oak Ridge Reservation, TN, 41215-41216 01-19719 Worker Advocacy Advisory Committee, 41217 01-19721 Engineers Engineers Corps NOTICES Environmental statements; notice of intent: Douglas County, KS; South Lawrence Trafficway/K-10 Highway Extension Project, 41211-41212 01-19759 New Orleans, LA; Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet; reevaluation study, 41212 01-19761 Santa Clara County, CA; Llagas Creek Flood Control Project, 41212-41213 01-19758 EPA Environmental Protection Agency RULES Air programs; approval and promulgation; State plans for designated facilities and pollutants: New York, 41146-41148 01-19558 PROPOSED RULES Air programs; approval and promulgation; State plans for designated facilities and pollutants: New York, 41176-41177 01-19559 Air quality implementation plans; approval and promulgation; various States: California, 41174-41176 01-19753 Superfund program: National oil and hazardous substances contingency plan— National priorities list update, 41177-41182 01-19751 01-19752 NOTICES Air pollution control: Acid rain program— Federal Nitrogen Oxides Budget Trading Program; applicability determination, 41228 01-19750 Meetings: Science Advisory Board, 41228-41229 01-19754 Toxic and hazardous substances control: New chemicals— Receipt and status information, 41229-41232 01-19757 Farm Farm Credit Administration NOTICES Meetings; Sunshine Act, 41232-41233 01-19919 FAA Federal Aviation Administration RULES Airworthiness directives: Fokker, 41129-41131 01-19423 NOTICES Air traffic operating and flight rules, etc.: High density airports; LaGuardia Airport slot exemptions, 41294-41298 01-19703 Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; task assignments, 41298-41299 01-19644 Meetings: Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Executive Committee, 41299-41300 01-19704 RTCA, Inc., 01-19737 41300 01-19738 Passenger facility charges; applications, etc.: Washoe County, NV, Airport Authority, et al., 41300-41303 01-19645 Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.: Static strength substantiation of composite airplane structure; small airplane directorate policy, 41303-41304 01-19736 Technical standard orders: Child restraint systems, 41304-41305 01-19739 FCC Federal Communications Commission RULES Common carrier services: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service— Schools and libraries; internal connections; discount allocations (non-recurring services), 41149 01-19679 NOTICES Common carrier services: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service— Guamcell Communications; eligibility designation petition to receive support for service offered to Guam, 41233 01-19680 Meetings; Sunshine Act, 41233-41234 01-19908 Federal Emergency Federal Emergency Management Agency PROPOSED RULES Flood elevation determinations: Various States, 41182-41190 01-19684 01-19685 NOTICES Disaster and emergency areas: Texas, 41234 01-19686 Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.: State, Tribal, and local radiological emergency response planning and preparedness for transportation accidents; development guidance, 41234-41235 01-19687 Federal Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 41217-41218 01-19717 Electric rate and corporate regulation filings: Pepco Energy Services, Inc., et al., 41222-41224 01-19705 Environmental statements; availability, etc.: Cross Bay Pipeline, Co., L.L.C., et al., 41224-41225 01-19706 Hydroelectric applications, 01-19714 01-19715 41225-41228 01-19716 *Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:* Altorfer Inc., 41218-41219 01-19709 Fountain Valley Power, L.L.C., 41219 01-19711 Haleywest L.L.C., 41219 01-19710 Pierce Power LLC, 41219-41220 01-19712 Sunrise Power Co., LLC, 41220 01-19713 Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., 41220-41221 01-19708 Williams Gas Pipelines Central, Inc., 41221-41222 01-19707 Federal Reserve Federal Reserve System NOTICES Banks and bank holding companies: Formations, acquisitions, and mergers, 41235 01-19655 FTC Federal Trade Commission PROPOSED RULES Consumer information; 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notice of intent: Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, ID, 41263-41264 01-19674 Oil and gas leases: Utah, 41264-41265 01-19670 Realty actions; sales, leases, etc.: Nevada, 41265-41266 01-19673 Oregon, 41266-41267 01-19672 Maritime Maritime Administration NOTICES Coastwise trade laws; administrative waivers: GOOD COMPANY, 41305 01-19666 SAFARI ESCAPE, 41305-41306 01-19667 TIME’S ARROW, 41306-41307 01-19668 Minority Minority Business Development Agency NOTICES Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: Minority Business Development Center Program, 41202-41204 01-19554 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NOTICES Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Agency information collection activities— Submission for OMB review; comment request, 01-19662 01-19663 41208-41210 01-19664 National Archives National Archives and Records Administration NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 41270-41271 01-19675 National Credit National Credit Union Administration NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; 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Amendment 39-12372; AD 2001-16-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Canada Model PW127B Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 series airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Model PW127B engines. This action requires replacing both torque sensor No. 1 and the electrical connectors on the wiring harness between torque sensor No. 1 and the auto-feathering unit (AFU). This action is necessary to prevent inadvertent autofeathering of the propellers, due to interruption of the torque signal between torque sensor No. 1 and the AFU, which could result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. DATES: Effective August 22, 2001. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of August 22, 2001. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before September 6, 2001. ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, ANM-114, Attention: Rules Docket Number 2001-NM-127-AD, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056. Comments may be inspected at this location between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Comments may be submitted via fax to

(425)227-1232. Comments may also be sent via the Internet using the following address: 9-anm-iarcomment@faa.gov. Comments sent via fax or the Internet must contain “Docket No. 2001-NM-127-AD” in the subject line and need not be submitted in triplicate. Comments sent via the Internet as attached electronic files must be formatted in Microsoft Word 97 for Windows or ASCII text. The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands. This information may be examined at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone

(425)227-2125; fax

(425)227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Rijksluchtvaartdienst (RLD), which is the airworthiness authority for the Netherlands, notified the FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 series airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Model PW127B engines. The RLD advises that there have been several incidents of inadvertent autofeathering of the propellers, due to interruption of the torque signal between torque sensor No. 1 and the auto-feathering unit (AFU). The current electrical connectors on the torque sensor and on the wiring harness between the torque sensor and the AFU allow movement between the pins and sockets, causing fretting damage, which can lead to interruption of the signal between torque sensor No. 1 and the AFU. This condition, if not corrected, could result in additional incidents of inadvertent autofeathering of the propellers, which could lead to loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. Explanation of Relevant Service Information Fokker Services B.V. has issued Service Bulletin SBF50-61-019, dated July 11, 1997. The Fokker Service Bulletin refers to Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. 21533, dated December 16, 1996, as an additional source of service information. The Pratt & Whitney Canada service bulletin describes procedures for replacing the torque sensor with one with an improved connector and replacing two connectors on the electrical wiring harness with improved connectors. Accomplishment of the actions specified in the Pratt & Whitney Canada service bulletin is intended to adequately address the identified unsafe condition. The RLD classified the Pratt & Whitney Canada service bulletin as mandatory and issued Dutch airworthiness directive 1997-090(A), dated August 29, 1997, in order to assure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in the Netherlands. FAA's Conclusions This airplane model is manufactured in the Netherlands and is type certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.19) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the RLD has kept the FAA informed of the situation described above. The FAA has examined the findings of the RLD, reviewed all available information, and determined that AD action is necessary for products of this type design that are certificated for operation in the United States. Explanation of Requirements of the Rule Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to exist or develop on other airplanes of the same type design that may be registered in the United States at some time in the future, this AD is being issued to prevent inadvertent autofeathering of the propeller caused by interruption of the torque signal between torque sensor No. 1 and the AFU, which could result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. This AD requires replacing torque sensor No. 1 with one having an improved connector and replacing the electrical connectors on the wiring harness with improved connectors. The actions are required to be accomplished in accordance with the Pratt & Whitney Canada service bulletin described previously. Cost Impact None of the Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 series airplanes, equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada Model PW127B engines, which are affected by this action, are on the U.S. Register. All airplanes included in the applicability of this rule currently are operated by non-U.S. operators under foreign registry; therefore, they are not directly affected by this AD action. However, the FAA considers that this rule is necessary to ensure that the unsafe condition is addressed in the event that any of these subject airplanes are imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future. Should an affected airplane be imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, it would require approximately 2 work hours to accomplish the required actions, at an average labor rate of $60 per work hour. The cost of required parts would be approximately $30,000. Based on these figures, the cost impact of this AD would be $30,120 per airplane. Determination of Rule's Effective Date Since this AD action does not affect any airplane that is currently on the U.S. register, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person. Therefore, prior notice and public procedures hereon are unnecessary and the amendment may be made effective in less than 30 days after publication in the **Federal Register** . Comments Invited Although this action is in the form of a final rule and was not preceded by notice and opportunity for public comment, comments are invited on this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Communications shall identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All communications received on or before the closing date for comments will be considered, and this rule may be amended in light of the comments received. Factual information that supports the commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the AD action and determining whether additional rulemaking action would be needed. Submit comments using the following format: • Organize comments issue-by-issue. For example, discuss a request to change the compliance time and a request to change the service bulletin reference as two separate issues. • For each issue, state what specific change to the AD is being requested. • Include justification (e.g., reasons or data) for each request. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this AD will be filed in the Rules Docket. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments submitted in response to this rule must submit a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: “Comments to Docket Number 2001-NM-127-AD.” The postcard will be date stamped and returned to the commenter. Regulatory Impact The regulations adopted herein will 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. Therefore, it is determined that this final rule does not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action

(1)is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866;

(2)is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES . List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness directive: **2001-16-04 Fokker Services B.V.:** Amendment 39-12372. Docket 2001-NM-127-AD. *Applicability:* Model F27 Mark 050 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada Model PW127B engines, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph

(b)of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. *Compliance:* Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent inadvertent autofeathering of the propellers, due to interruption of the torque signal between torque sensor No. 1 and the auto-feathering unit (AFU), which could result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: Replacement

(a)Within one year after the effective date of this AD: Replace the torque sensor No. 1 with a new, improved unit, having part number (P/N) 3115558-01; and replace electrical connectors P6 (to torque sensor No. 1) and P16 (to the AFU) on the electrical wiring harness with improved connectors, in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. 21533, dated December 16, 1996. Alternative Methods of Compliance

(b)An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116. Special Flight Permits

(c)Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference

(d)The actions shall be done in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. 21533, dated December 16, 1996. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Dutch airworthiness directive 1997-090(A), dated August 29, 1997. Effective Date

(e)This amendment becomes effective on August 22, 2001. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30, 2001. Vi L. Lipski, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 01-19423 Filed 8-6-01; 8:45 am]

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