81 FR 65874 - Repair Stations; Response to Public Comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 186 (September 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 186 (September 26, 2016)
| Page Range | 65874-65875 | |
| FR Document | 2016-23121 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 186 (Monday, September 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65874-65875] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23121] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 145 [Docket No.: FAA-2016-8744; Amdt. No. 145-31] RIN 2120-AK86 Repair Stations; Response to Public Comments AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; confirmation of effective date and response to public comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date and adopts as final the interim final rule published on July 27, 2016, and responds to the comments received on that interim final rule. The rule removed the requirement that a repair station with an airframe rating provide suitable permanent housing to enclose the largest type and model aircraft listed on its operations specifications. The FAA also revised its general housing and facilities regulation to provide that a repair station's housing for its facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel must be consistent not only with its ratings, but also with its limitations to those ratings. Finally, the FAA added an additional general purpose limited rating to cover maintenance work not covered by the existing 12 limited rating categories. DATES: Effective September 26, 2016. ADDRESSES: For information on where to obtain copies of rulemaking documents and other information related to this action, see ``How To Obtain Additional Information'' in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning this action, contact Susan Traugott Ludwig, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Repair Station Branch, AFS-340, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (214) 587-8887; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The FAA issued an interim final rule on July 15, 2016 (81 FR 49158) to revise its repair station rules to remove the one-size-fits-all requirement of Sec. 145.103(b) and provide an additional limited rating category to cover work not addressed by the existing 12 categories. These actions will assist the repair station industry by eliminating the costly housing requirement that is not necessary in many cases. Discussion of Comments The FAA received two comments from the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) and Airbus. ARSA stated that it fully supported the agency's actions as the regulations were unclear and needed to be updated. ARSA noted that although the changed rule still does not distinguish between repair stations working on completed aircraft and those working on airframe components, the removal of specified housing for airframe ratings will certainly allow for performance-based compliance. ARSA also requested the FAA consider removing Sec. 145.61(b) in its entirety. ARSA asserted that it seems [[Page 65875]] the language in Sec. 145.61(a) alone would be sufficient to ensure appropriate ratings and limitations could be determined without the list in Sec. 145.61(b). ARSA stated the reinstitution of paragraph (b)(13) is merely a specific acknowledgement of the general language in Sec. 145.61(a). ARSA also specifically requested that the agency not deem its observation as opposition to the interim final rule, rather, a suggestion for consideration. The FAA agrees with ARSA's comment that the removal of specified airframe rated housing requirements will allow for performance-based compliance. The FAA notes ARSA's suggestion to remove Sec. 145.61(b) in its entirety and may consider it in a future rulemaking effort. Airbus requested clarification on the correct title for Sec. 145.205, Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations performed for certificate holders under parts 121, 125, and 135, and for foreign persons operating a U.S.-registered aircraft in common carriage under part 129. Airbus noted the word ``performed'' is spelled ``per-formed'' in the interim final rule and spelled ``performed'' in the electronic Code of Regulations (eCFR). Airbus asked which format was correct. The FAA notes the title in the eCFR is correct. Conclusion After consideration of the comments submitted in response to the interim final rule, the FAA has determined that no further rulemaking action is necessary. Therefore, amendment No. 145-31 remains in effect. How To Obtain Additional Information A. Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of a rulemaking document my be obtained by using the Internet-- 1. Search the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov); 2. Visit the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ or 3. Access the Government Printing Office's Web page at http://www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys/. Copies may also be obtained by sending a request (identified by notice, amendment, or docket number of this rulemaking) to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9680. B. Comments Submitted to the Docket Comments received may be viewed by going to http://www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions to search the docket number for this action. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of the FAA's dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996 requires FAA to comply with small entity requests for information or advice about compliance with statutes and regulations within its jurisdiction. A small entity with questions regarding this document, may contact its local FAA official, or the person listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT heading at the beginning of the preamble. To find out more about SBREFA on the Internet, visit http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/sbre_act/. Accordingly, the interim rule published July 15, 2016 (81 FR 49158), is adopted as final without change. Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2016. Lirio Liu, Director, Office of Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2016-23121 Filed 9-23-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6505; fax: 425– interim final rule published on July 27,
Revision 917–6590; email: tung.tran@faa.gov. 2016, and responds to the comments
Within 180 days after the effective date of (l) Material Incorporated by Reference received on that interim final rule. The
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection rule removed the requirement that a
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
program, as applicable, to incorporate critical repair station with an airframe rating
approved the incorporation by reference
design configuration control limitation provide suitable permanent housing to
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(CDCCL) Airworthiness Limitation (AWL)
No. 28–AWL–24, ‘‘Fuel Boost Pump Wires In
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR enclose the largest type and model
part 51. aircraft listed on its operations
Conduit Installation—In Fuel Tank,’’ of Sub-
(2) You must use this service information specifications. The FAA also revised its
section C.1, ‘‘Fuel Tank Ignition Prevention,’’
as applicable to do the actions required by general housing and facilities regulation
of Section C., ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations—
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Systems,’’ of the Boeing 747–100/200/300/SP to provide that a repair station’s housing
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and for its facilities, equipment, materials,
28A2306, dated October 2, 2014.
Certification Maintenance Requirements and personnel must be consistent not
(ii) Boeing 747–100/200/300/SP
(CMRs) Document D6–13747–CMR, Revision only with its ratings, but also with its
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
June 2014; or CDCCL AWL No. 28–AWL–35,
‘‘Fuel Boost Pump Wires In Conduit
Certification Maintenance Requirements limitations to those ratings. Finally, the
Installation—In Fuel Tank,’’ of Sub-section
(CMRs) Document D6–13747–CMR, Revision FAA added an additional general
June 2014. purpose limited rating to cover
B.1, ‘‘Fuel System Ignition Prevention,’’ of
(iii) Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations maintenance work not covered by the
Section B, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
(AWLs)—Systems,’’ of Section 9, existing 12 limited rating categories.
Requirements (CMRs), of Boeing 747–400
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and DATES: Effective September 26, 2016.
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document
Certification Maintenance Requirements
D621U400–9, Revision June 2014. ADDRESSES: For information on where to
(CMRs), of Boeing 747–400 Maintenance
(3) For service information identified in obtain copies of rulemaking documents
Planning Data (MPD) Document D621U400–
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial and other information related to this
9, Revision June 2014; as applicable.
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services action, see ‘‘How To Obtain Additional
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Information’’ in the SUPPLEMENTARY
CDCCLs Seattle, WA 98124–2207; phone: 206–544–
5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; INFORMATION section of this document.
After accomplishing the revision required FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or
(4) You may view this referenced service technical questions concerning this
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane action, contact Susan Traugott Ludwig,
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions,
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Repair
intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an
WA. For information on the availability of Station Branch, AFS–340, Federal
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
accordance with the procedures specified in Aviation Administration, 800
(5) You may view this service information
paragraph (j) of this AD. Independence Avenue SW.,
that is incorporated by reference at the
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records Washington, DC 20591; telephone (214)
(AMOCs) Administration (NARA). For information on 587–8887; email susan.traugott.ludwig@
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft the availability of this material at NARA, call faa.gov.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. Background
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Issued in Renton, Washington, on The FAA issued an interim final rule
send your request to your principal inspector September 6, 2016. on July 15, 2016 (81 FR 49158) to revise
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Michael Kaszycki, its repair station rules to remove the
appropriate. If sending information directly one-size-fits-all requirement of
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the § 145.103(b) and provide an additional
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may [FR Doc. 2016–22188 Filed 9–23–16; 8:45 am] limited rating category to cover work
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
not addressed by the existing 12
Requests@faa.gov. categories. These actions will assist the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, repair station industry by eliminating
notify your appropriate principal inspector, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the costly housing requirement that is
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager not necessary in many cases.
of the local flight standards district office/ Federal Aviation Administration
certificate holding district office. Discussion of Comments
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 14 CFR Part 145 The FAA received two comments
level of safety may be used for any repair, from the Aeronautical Repair Station
modification, or alteration required by this [Docket No.: FAA–2016–8744; Amdt. No.
Association (ARSA) and Airbus. ARSA
AD if it is approved by the Boeing 145–31]
Commercial Airplanes Organization stated that it fully supported the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has RIN 2120–AK86 agency’s actions as the regulations were
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle unclear and needed to be updated.
ACO, to make those findings. To be Repair Stations; Response to Public ARSA noted that although the changed
approved, the repair method, modification Comments rule still does not distinguish between
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet AGENCY: Federal Aviation repair stations working on completed
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the certification basis of the airplane, and the aircraft and those working on airframe
Administration (FAA), DOT.
approval must specifically refer to this AD. components, the removal of specified
ACTION: Final rule; confirmation of
(k) Related Information effective date and response to public housing for airframe ratings will
For more information about this AD, comments. certainly allow for performance-based
contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, compliance. ARSA also requested the
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle SUMMARY: This action confirms the FAA consider removing § 145.61(b) in
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA effective date and adopts as final the its entirety. ARSA asserted that it seems
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the language in § 145.61(a) alone would following the online instructions to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
be sufficient to ensure appropriate search the docket number for this Robert Quackenbush, Army National
ratings and limitations could be action. Anyone is able to search the Military Cemeteries, 703–614–7150.
determined without the list in electronic form of all comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
§ 145.61(b). ARSA stated the received into any of the FAA’s dockets
reinstitution of paragraph (b)(13) is by the name of the individual A. Executive Summary
merely a specific acknowledgement of submitting the comment (or signing the I. Purpose of the Regulatory Action
the general language in § 145.61(a). comment, if submitted on behalf of an a. This final rule modifies the Army’s
ARSA also specifically requested that association, business, labor union, etc.). regulation governing Army National
the agency not deem its observation as Military Cemeteries, which consist of
C. Small Business Regulatory
opposition to the interim final rule, Arlington National Cemetery and the
Enforcement Fairness Act
rather, a suggestion for consideration. U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home
The FAA agrees with ARSA’s The Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of National Cemetery, to reflect changes in
comment that the removal of specified the management structure of the Army
airframe rated housing requirements 1996 requires FAA to comply with
small entity requests for information or National Military Cemeteries created by
will allow for performance-based Army General Orders 2014–74 and
compliance. The FAA notes ARSA’s advice about compliance with statutes
and regulations within its jurisdiction. 2014–75 and the National Defense
suggestion to remove § 145.61(b) in its Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012,
entirety and may consider it in a future A small entity with questions regarding
this document, may contact its local Public Law 112–81, section 591 (2011)
rulemaking effort. Airbus requested (adding chapter 446 to title 10); to
clarification on the correct title for FAA official, or the person listed under
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT incorporate modifications to eligibility
§ 145.205, Maintenance, preventive as enacted by Section 1 to Public Law
maintenance, and alterations performed heading at the beginning of the
preamble. To find out more about 114–158, dated 20 May 2016 which
for certificate holders under parts 121, amends 38 U.S.C. 2410; to adopt
125, and 135, and for foreign persons SBREFA on the Internet, visit http://
www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ modifications suggested by the
operating a U.S.-registered aircraft in Department of the Army Inspector
common carriage under part 129. Airbus rulemaking/sbre_act/.
Accordingly, the interim rule General as approved by the Secretary of
noted the word ‘‘performed’’ is spelled the Army; to implement interment,
‘‘per-formed’’ in the interim final rule published July 15, 2016 (81 FR 49158),
is adopted as final without change. inurnment, and memorialization
and spelled ‘‘performed’’ in the eligibility restrictions, including those
electronic Code of Regulations (eCFR). Issued under authority provided by 49
mandated by 10 U.S.C. 985 and 38
Airbus asked which format was correct. U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in
Washington, DC, on September 21, 2016. U.S.C. 2411; and to prohibit the
The FAA notes the title in the eCFR reservation of gravesites as mandated by
is correct. Lirio Liu,
38 U.S.C. 2410a.
Director, Office of Rulemaking. b. The legal authority for this
Conclusion
[FR Doc. 2016–23121 Filed 9–23–16; 8:45 am] regulatory action is section 591 of the
After consideration of the comments BILLING CODE 4910–13–P National Defense Authorization Act for
submitted in response to the interim
Fiscal Year 2012, Public Law 112–81
final rule, the FAA has determined that
(2011), which added chapter 446 to title
no further rulemaking action is DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 10. Chapter 446 requires the Secretary of
necessary. Therefore, amendment No.
the Army to prescribe regulations and
145–31 remains in effect. Department of the Army policies as may be necessary to
How To Obtain Additional Information administer the Army National Military
32 CFR Part 553 Cemeteries, and it codifies the role of
A. Rulemaking Documents
[Docket No. USA–2015–HQ–0046] the Executive Director as the individual
An electronic copy of a rulemaking responsible for exercising authority,
document my be obtained by using the RIN 0702–AA60 direction, and control over all aspects of
Internet— the Army National Military Cemeteries.
Army National Military Cemeteries
1. Search the Federal eRulemaking Throughout part 553, the Army replaces
Portal (http://www.regulations.gov); AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. references to the Superintendent of the
2. Visit the FAA’s Regulations and ACTION: Final rule. Cemetery, the Adjutant General, and
Policies Web page at http:// Commanding General, Military District
www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ or SUMMARY: The Department of the Army of Washington, with ‘‘Executive
3. Access the Government Printing is publishing its regulation for the Director’’ to reflect the current
Office’s Web page at http:// development, operation, maintenance, organizational structure, which was
www.gpo.gov/fdsys/. and administration of the Army implemented through Army General
Copies may also be obtained by National Cemeteries to reflect their Orders 2014–74 and 2014–75 and
sending a request (identified by notice, statutory name change to the Army codified in the National Defense
amendment, or docket number of this National Military Cemeteries and Authorization Act of 2012.
rulemaking) to the Federal Aviation changes in the management structure, to
Administration, Office of Rulemaking, adopt modifications suggested by the II. Summary of and Response to Public
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ARM–1, 800 Independence Avenue Department of the Army Inspector Comments
SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by General and approved by the Secretary The proposed rule was published in
calling (202) 267–9680. of the Army, and to implement changes the Federal Register on May 11, 2016
in interment eligibility reflecting (81 FR 29230) for a 60-day comment
B. Comments Submitted to the Docket changes in law. period. The Department of the Army
Comments received may be viewed by DATES: This rule is effective on October received fourteen comments from
going to http://www.regulations.gov and 26, 2016. fourteen individuals. Thirteen of the
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; confirmation of effective date and response to public comments. | |
| Dates | Effective September 26, 2016. | |
| Contact | For technical questions concerning this action, contact Susan Traugott Ludwig, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Repair Station Branch, AFS-340, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (214) 587-8887; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 65874 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AK86 |
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