81 FR 21706 - Classes of Poultry
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21706-21709] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08488] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service 9 CFR Part 381 [Docket No. FSIS-2015-0026] RIN 0583-AD60 Classes of Poultry AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending the definition and standard of identity for the ``roaster'' or ``roasting chicken'' poultry class to better reflect the characteristics of ``roaster'' chickens in the market today. ``Roasters'' or ``roasting chickens'' are described in terms of the age and ready-to-cook (RTC) carcass weight of the bird. Genetic changes and management techniques have continued to reduce the grow-out period and increased the RTC weight for this poultry class. Therefore, FSIS is amending the ``roaster'' definition to remove the 8-week minimum age criterion and increase the RTC carcass weight from 5 pounds to 5.5 pounds. FSIS is taking this action in response to a petition submitted by the National Chicken Council. DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Director, Labeling and Program Delivery Staff, Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS, USDA; Telephone (301)504-0879. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) prohibits the distribution of poultry products that are adulterated or misbranded (21 U.S.C. 458). The PPIA also authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe, among other things, definitions and standards of identity or composition for poultry products whenever the Secretary determines that such action is necessary for the protection of the public (21 U.S.C. 457(b)). Poultry classes were established by USDA to aid in labeling poultry (9 CFR 381.170). The classes were based primarily on the age and sex of the bird. FSIS uses poultry class standards to ensure that poultry products are labeled in a truthful and non-misleading manner. On August 19, 2015, FSIS published a proposed rule to amend the definition and standard of identity for the ``roaster'' or ``roasting chicken'' poultry [[Page 21707]] class (hereafter referred to as ``roasters'') (80 FR 50229). Under the current regulations, a ``roaster'' is defined as a young chicken (between 8 and 12 weeks of age), of either sex, with a RTC weight of 5 pounds or more, that is tender-meated with soft, pliable, smooth- textured skin and breastbone cartilage that is somewhat less flexible than that of a broiler or fryer (9 CFR 381.170(a)(1)(iii)). FSIS published the final rule that established the current poultry class standards, including the ``roaster'' class, on November 3, 2011, and the rule went into effect on January 1, 2014. On November 18, 2013, before the January 1, 2014, effective date for the 2011 final rule, the National Chicken Council (NCC) petitioned FSIS to amend the definition and standard of identity for the ``roaster'' chicken class to remove the 8-week minimum age requirement and to increase the RTC carcass weight to 5.5 pounds (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/adf54579-7a18-4ab2-a9b5-88f1eef65332/Petition-National-Chicken-Council.pdf?MOD=AJPERES). According to the petition, the ``roaster'' standard established in the 2011 final rule would detract from the orderly and efficient marketing of classes of poultry because companies would be unable to label and market chickens with the RTC weight and other physical attributes of a ``roaster'' as ``roasters'' because of the minimum age requirement. The NCC asserted that improvements in breeding and poultry management techniques that have continued since FSIS published the November 2011 final rule have enabled producers to raise chickens with the characteristics of roasters in under 8 weeks. FSIS, in consultation with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), conducted a preliminary review of the NCC petition and supporting data and tentatively concluded that the petition had merit. Therefore, in the December 27, 2013, edition of the FSIS Constituent Update, FSIS announced that it would continue to allow chickens younger than 8 weeks of age to be labeled and marketed as ``roasters'' if these birds met all of the other characteristics of a ``roaster'' (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/7f5a78cd-48f5-411b-bcf3-6f0035e72ff8/Constituent-Update-122713.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=7f5a78cd-48f5-411b-bcf3-6f0035e72ff8). They would have to have a RTC carcass weight of 5 pounds or more; be tender-meated; and have soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin that is somewhat less flexible than that of a broiler or fryer. FSIS also stated that it intended to propose to revise the roaster definition or reaffirm the definition established in the November 2011 final rule. In July 2014, FSIS, in consultation with AMS, completed its review of the NCC petition and concluded that the available data supported the requested action (see the August 19, 2015 proposed rule ``Classes of Poultry'' (80 FR 50228)). On July 23, 2014, FSIS sent a letter to the NCC informing the organization that the Agency had decided to grant the petition (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d6fba22b-271d-4204-adc6-56ab45d7b587/NCC-FSIS-Response-72314.pdf?MOD=AJPERES). On August 19, 2015, FSIS published a proposed rule to amend the poultry class standards to define a ``roaster'' or ``roasting chicken'' as a young chicken (less than 12 weeks of age) of either sex, with a RTC carcass weight of 5.5 pounds or more, that is tender-meated with soft, pliable smooth-textured skin and breastbone cartilage that may be somewhat less flexible than that of a ``broiler'' or ``fryer.'' After reviewing the comments on the proposed rule, FSIS is finalizing it without changes. Summary of Comments and Responses FSIS received four comments on the proposed rule, one from an organization representing the chicken industry and three from private citizens. An organization representing the chicken industry strongly supported the proposed amendment because of the positive impacts on the poultry industry. According to the comment, such impacts include: (1) Aiding in the orderly and efficient marketing of classes of poultry in the United States, (2) eliminating the burden of periodically amending the regulation to reflect industry advancements in breeding by removing the minimum age requirement, and (3) reducing the cost for producers to efficiently raise birds. The organization also commented that efficient raising of birds would keep the cost of the final product lower for consumers because companies would not need to continue to pay for birds' feed until the birds reach eight weeks. The following is a summary of other relevant issues raised in the comments opposed to the rule and FSIS's responses. Comment: An individual opposed amending the ``roaster'' definition because the commenter believed that the change poses a health risk to the public. According to the comment, increasing the RTC weight from 5 pounds to 5.5 pounds will change the time that a ``roasting chicken'' will have to cook. Response: FSIS disagrees that amending the ``roaster'' definition poses a health risk to the public. FSIS recommends cooking whole chicken to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 [deg]F (73.9 [deg]C) as measured with a food thermometer regardless of the weight of the bird. FSIS and standard cooking guidance recommend that those preparing whole chickens check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. For planning purposes, some consumers approximate cooking times based on the weight of the carcass. FSIS requires all poultry labels to display an accurate net weight. Comment: Two comments from individuals stated that FSIS should maintain the 8-12 week age criteria for ``roasting chickens.'' According to the comments, ``roasters'' have a superior texture and flavor spectrum because of their age and not their size. One commenter asserted that the flavor of the meat improves with more bone versus cartilage in the finished meal. Another commenter said that the older the birds, the more firm and less fatty the meat. That commenter stated that consumers pay a premium for an older bird not a larger bird. Response: The new standard for ``roasting chicken'' eliminates the minimum age requirement of 8 weeks. Chickens up to 12 weeks may be labeled as ``roasters.'' Additionally, the ``roaster'' standard includes physical attributes, including those the commenters identified: the birds must be tender-meated with soft, pliable, smooth- textured skin and have breastbone cartilage that may be somewhat less flexible than that of a ``broiler'' or ``fryer.'' Chickens that do not meet these physical attributes do not meet the standard for ``roaster.'' Comment: One individual stated that to assure consumers that they are purchasing an appropriately aged bird, product labels should indicate the age of the bird at the time of slaughter. According to the commenter, through this labeling information, consumers can decide whether they are purchasing a roaster or a broiler. Another individual said that companies should not be required to label birds as ``broilers'' or ``roasters'' if the only difference between the two is size. According to the comment, the labeling should simply provide the RTC carcass weight. Response: Requiring that poultry carcasses be labeled with the age at time of slaughter would place an undue burden on industry without providing information to consumers that will inform their purchasing decisions. Both ``roasters'' and ``broilers'' may, [[Page 21708]] alternatively, be labeled as ``whole young chickens'' if the manufacturer prefers not to label them as ``roasters'' or ``broilers'' (9 CFR 381.117). Also, FSIS agrees with the petitioners that as long as chickens 12 weeks or younger have the appropriate characteristics, they may be labeled as ``roasters.'' Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This final rule has been designated a ``non-significant'' regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order (E.O.) 12866. Economic Impact Analysis FSIS affirms the preliminary regulatory impact analysis \1\ and is finalizing the proposed rule and regulatory impact analysis without change. This final rule will not have significant costs because FSIS allows chickens younger than 8 weeks with the physical attributes of ``roasters'' to be labeled as ``roasters.'' \2\ The final rule will codify present practices and will not impose new requirements. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/3fc66d17-1b67-4e09-a4a2-5eabbc55940a/2015-0026.htm?MOD=AJPERES. \2\ See Constituent Update: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/meetings/newsletters/constituent-updates/archive/2013/ConstUpdate122713. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amending the poultry class definition of ``roaster'' will benefit consumers by ensuring that chickens labeled as ``roasters'' continue to meet consumer expectations, and that the labels are truthful and not misleading. Consequently, consumers will be able to make informed purchase decisions. Regulatory Flexibility Act Assessment The FSIS Administrator has determined that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). This final rule will not result in additional costs to the industry because FSIS allows chickens younger than 8 weeks with the physical attributes of ``roasters'' to be labeled as ``roasters.'' Paperwork Reduction Act FSIS has reviewed this rule under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520) and has determined that the information collection related to labeling has been approved by OMB under OMB control number 0583-0092. FSIS does not anticipate many label changes as a result of the change to the ``roaster'' definition because establishments that produce chickens that comply with the ``roaster'' poultry class standard are already labeling these birds as ``roasters.'' Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform This final rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. Under this rule: (1) All State and local laws and regulations that are inconsistent with this rule will be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect will be given to this rule; and (3) no administrative proceedings will be required before parties may file suit in court challenging this rule. Executive Order 13175 This rule has been reviewed in accordance with the requirements of Executive Order 13175, ``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments.'' E.O. 13175 requires Federal agencies to consult and coordinate with tribes on a government-to-government basis on policies that have tribal implications, including regulations, legislative comments or proposed legislation, and other policy statements or actions that have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. FSIS has assessed the impact of this rule on Indian tribes and determined that this rule does not, to our knowledge, have tribal implications that require tribal consultation under E.O. 13175. If a Tribe requests consultation, FSIS will work with the Office of Tribal Relations to ensure meaningful consultation is provided where changes, additions and modifications identified herein are not expressly mandated by Congress. 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FSIS also will make copies of this publication available through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and stakeholders. The Update is available on the FSIS Web page. Through the Web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news and information. This service is available at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password protect their accounts. [[Page 21709]] List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 381 Food grades and standards, Poultry and poultry products. For the reasons stated in the preamble, FSIS amends 9 CFR part 381, as follows: PART 381--POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION REGULATIONS 0 1. The authority citation for part 381 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 138f, 450; 21 U.S.C. 451-470; 7 CFR 2.7, 2.18, 2.53. 0 2. Amend Sec. 381.170 by revising paragraph (a)(1)(iii) to read as follows: Sec. 381.170 Standards for kinds and classes, and for cuts of raw poultry. (a) * * * (1) * * * (iii) Roaster or roasting chicken. A ``roaster'' or ``roasting chicken'' is a young chicken (less than 12 weeks of age), of either sex, with a ready-to-cook carcass weight of 5.5 pounds or more, that is tender-meated with soft, pliable, smooth-textured skin and breastbone cartilage that is somewhat less flexible than that of a broiler or fryer. * * * * * Done at Washington, DC, on: April 8, 2016. Alfred V. Almanza, Acting Administrator. 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between September 2 and December 31, for the next 40 percent for total coverage DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
unless otherwise specified by the of 90 percent.
Deputy Administrator. Food Safety and Inspection Service
■ 8. Revise § 1430.109(a)(2) to read as
■ 7. Revise § 1430.108 to read as
follows: 9 CFR Part 381
follows:
§ 1430.109 Effect of failure to pay [Docket No. FSIS–2015–0026]
§ 1430.108 Margin protection payments. administrative fees or premiums.
(a) When do MPP-Dairy payments RIN 0583–AD60
trigger? An MPP-Dairy payment will be (a) * * *
Classes of Poultry
made to a participating dairy operation (2) Upon such failure to pay when
for any consecutive 2-month period due after initial approved registration, AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection
when the average actual dairy loses coverage under MPP-Dairy until Service, USDA.
production margin for the consecutive such administrative fee or premium is ACTION: Final rule.
2-month period falls below the coverage paid in full, and once paid, coverage
level threshold in effect for the will begin with the next consecutive 2- SUMMARY: The Food Safety and
participating dairy operation. Payments month period. Failure to pay the Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending
may trigger at either the elected buy-up premium fee when due will reduce the definition and standard of identity
level if purchased by the dairy coverage to the catastrophic level for the for the ‘‘roaster’’ or ‘‘roasting chicken’’
operation, or the catastrophic level. poultry class to better reflect the
September and October period and
(b) How will payments be calculated? characteristics of ‘‘roaster’’ chickens in
November and December period in that
Whether payments trigger at the the market today. ‘‘Roasters’’ or
coverage year. ‘‘roasting chickens’’ are described in
catastrophic level or at the buy-up level,
the payments will be calculated as * * * * * terms of the age and ready-to-cook
explained in this paragraph. If the dairy ■ 9. Revise § 1430.111 to read as (RTC) carcass weight of the bird.
operation only has catastrophic follows: Genetic changes and management
coverage or buy-up coverage at 90 techniques have continued to reduce the
percent, there will be a single § 1430.111 Relation to RMA’s LGM-Dairy grow-out period and increased the RTC
calculation. If the dairy operation Program. weight for this poultry class. Therefore,
purchased buy-up coverage at less than FSIS is amending the ‘‘roaster’’
(a) A producer may participate in
90 percent and the catastrophic level definition to remove the 8-week
either MPP-Dairy through a dairy minimum age criterion and increase the
also triggers a payment, then there will
operation or the LGM-Dairy program RTC carcass weight from 5 pounds to
be two calculations to determine the
operated by RMA, but not both. 5.5 pounds. FSIS is taking this action in
payment—first the calculation for the
buy-up coverage percentage and then (b) Producers in dairy operations response to a petition submitted by the
the calculation for the catastrophic level participating in MPP-Dairy must certify National Chicken Council.
percentage, which is the balance of the at the time of registration and annually DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2018.
established production history up to 90 during each coverage election period FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
percent; the result of these two that they will not have an LGM-Dairy Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Director,
calculations will be added together to policy in effect during the calendar year Labeling and Program Delivery Staff,
determine the payment amount. Each the dairy operation is requesting Office of Policy and Program
calculation multiplies the payment rate coverage. Development, FSIS, USDA; Telephone
times the coverage percentage times the (c) A participating dairy operation (301)504–0879.
production history divided by 6 as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
may be required to provide proof, to the
follows:
satisfaction of FSA, of the cancellation Background
(1) Payment rate. The amount by
or expiration of any previous LGM-
which the coverage level exceeds the The Poultry Products Inspection Act
average actual dairy production margin Dairy policy.
(PPIA) prohibits the distribution of
for the 2-month period; ■ 10. Amend § 1430.112 by revising poultry products that are adulterated or
(2) Coverage percentage. The coverage paragraph (b) to read as follows: misbranded (21 U.S.C. 458). The PPIA
percentage; and also authorizes the Secretary of
(3) Production history. The § 1430.112 Multi-year contract. Agriculture to prescribe, among other
production history of the dairy * * * * * things, definitions and standards of
operation, divided by 6. (b) Failure to pay administrative fees identity or composition for poultry
(c) Example of payment for buy-up and premiums will result in the loss or products whenever the Secretary
coverage of less than 90 percent when reduction of coverage, as applicable, determines that such action is necessary
catastrophic level also triggers a and the participating dairy operation for the protection of the public (21
payment. If the dairy operation U.S.C. 457(b)). Poultry classes were
remains obligated to pay such
purchased buy-up level coverage at less established by USDA to aid in labeling
administrative fees and premiums as
than 90 percent of production history, poultry (9 CFR 381.170). The classes
then the dairy operation will receive a specified in § 1430.109.
were based primarily on the age and sex
payment calculated at the buy-up level, * * * * * of the bird. FSIS uses poultry class
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plus the payment at the catastrophic Val Dolcini, standards to ensure that poultry
level, if triggered, for the balance of 90 products are labeled in a truthful and
percent of its established production Administrator, Farm Service Agency, and
non-misleading manner.
Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit
history. For example, if a producer On August 19, 2015, FSIS published
Corporation.
purchased buy-up coverage at the 50 a proposed rule to amend the definition
[FR Doc. 2016–08482 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am]
percent level, then that producer will and standard of identity for the
also receive catastrophic level coverage BILLING CODE 3410–05–P ‘‘roaster’’ or ‘‘roasting chicken’’ poultry
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List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 381 calibrated angle of attack (AOA) CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
Food grades and standards, Poultry transducers installed in the stall 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–
and poultry products. protection system. This AD requires 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
For the reasons stated in the replacement of affected AOA Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
preamble, FSIS amends 9 CFR part 381, transducers. We are issuing this AD to Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
as follows: detect and replace incorrectly calibrated 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
AOA transducers; incorrect calibration airplanes. The NPRM published in the
PART 381—POULTRY PRODUCTS of the transducers could result in late Federal Register on November 12, 2015
INSPECTION REGULATIONS activation of the stick pusher. (80 FR 69896) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
DATES: This AD is effective May 18, Transport Canada Civil Aviation
■ 1. The authority citation for part 381 2016. (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
continues to read as follows: The Director of the Federal Register Canada, has issued Canadian
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 138f, 450; 21 U.S.C. approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–18,
451–470; 7 CFR 2.7, 2.18, 2.53. of a certain publication listed in this AD dated July 16, 2015 (referred to after this
■ 2. Amend § 381.170 by revising as of May 18, 2016. as the Mandatory Continuing
paragraph (a)(1)(iii) to read as follows: ADDRESSES: For service information Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
identified in this final rule, contact MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
§ 381.170 Standards for kinds and classes, Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
and for cuts of raw poultry. West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
(a) * * * telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855– & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15
(1) * * * 7401; email thd.crj@ (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
(iii) Roaster or roasting chicken. A aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
‘‘roaster’’ or ‘‘roasting chicken’’ is a www.bombardier.com. You may view Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
young chicken (less than 12 weeks of this referenced service information at 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
age), of either sex, with a ready-to-cook the FAA, Transport Airplane airplanes. The MCAI states:
carcass weight of 5.5 pounds or more, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., It was discovered that a number of AOA
that is tender-meated with soft, pliable, Renton, WA. For information on the transducers installed on Bombardier CL–
smooth-textured skin and breastbone availability of this material at the FAA, 600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, and
cartilage that is somewhat less flexible call 425–227–1221. It is also available CL–600–2E25 aeroplanes were incorrectly
than that of a broiler or fryer. on the Internet at http:// calibrated due to a quality control problem at
both the production and repair facilities.
* * * * * www.regulations.gov by searching for
Incorrect calibration of the AOA transducer
Done at Washington, DC, on: April 8, 2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– could result in a late activation of the stick
4811. pusher.
Alfred V. Almanza,
Examining the AD Docket This [Canadian] AD mandates the
Acting Administrator.
replacement of the incorrectly calibrated
[FR Doc. 2016–08488 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on AOA transducer.
BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P the Internet at http://
You may examine the MCAI in the
www.regulations.gov by searching for
AD docket on the Internet at http://
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
www.regulations.gov by searching for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 4811; or in person at the Docket
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Federal Aviation Administration 4811.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Comments
14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory We gave the public the opportunity to
evaluation, any comments received, and participate in developing this AD. We
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4811; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–104–AD; Amendment other information. The street address for considered the one comment received.
39–18481; AD 2016–08–05] the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– The commenter supported the NPRM.
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
RIN 2120–AA64 U.S. Department of Transportation, Conclusion
Docket Operations, M–30, West We reviewed the relevant data,
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Inc. Airplanes considered the comments received, and
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., determined that air safety and the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590. public interest require adopting this AD
Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as proposed except for minor editorial
Transportation (DOT). Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, changes. We have determined that these
ACTION: Final rule. Airframe and Mechanical Systems minor changes:
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York • Are consistent with the intent that
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 was proposed in the NPRM for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, correcting the unsafe condition; and
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax • Do not add any additional burden
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) 516–794–5531. upon the public than was already
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airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed in the NPRM.
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Discussion Related Service Information Under 1
Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL– We issued a notice of proposed CFR Part 51
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We reviewed Bombardier Service
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the part 39 by adding an AD that would Bulletin 670BA–27–069, dated March
discovery of a number of incorrectly apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model 30, 2015. This service information
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