81_FR_76753 81 FR 76540 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

81 FR 76540 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 213 (November 3, 2016)

Page Range76540-76542
FR Document2016-26011

We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-15- 03, which applies to all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx turbofan engine models. AD 2015-15-03 precludes the use of certain full authority digital engine control (FADEC) software on GEnx turbofan engines. Since we issued AD 2015-15-03, GE implemented final design changes that remove the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would require removing a specific part and replacing it with a part eligible for installation and specifying the FADEC software version for the affected GEnx turbofan engines. We are proposing this AD to prevent engine failure, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0165; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-02-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-15-
03, which applies to all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx turbofan 
engine models. AD 2015-15-03 precludes the use of certain full 
authority digital engine control (FADEC) software on GEnx turbofan 
engines. Since we issued AD 2015-15-03, GE implemented final design 
changes that remove the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would 
require removing a specific part and replacing it with a part eligible 
for installation and specifying the FADEC software version for the 
affected GEnx turbofan engines. We are proposing this AD to prevent 
engine failure, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 3, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact General 
Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 
45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: [email protected]. You may view this 
service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0165; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McGuire, Aerospace 
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller 
Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0165; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-02-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this NPRM.

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Discussion

    On July 13, 2015, we issued AD 2015-15-03, Amendment 39-18212 (80 
FR 42707, July 20, 2015), (``AD 2015-15-03''), for all GE GEnx-1B 
turbofan engines with FADEC software, version B175 or earlier, 
installed, and all GE GEnx-2B turbofan engines with FADEC software, 
version C065 or earlier, installed. AD 2015-15-03 precludes the use of 
FADEC software, version B175 or earlier, in GEnx-1B engines, and the 
use of FADEC software, version C065 or earlier, in GEnx-2B engines. AD 
2015-15-03 resulted from engine power loss due to ice crystal icing 
conditions. We issued AD 2015-15-03 to prevent engine failure, loss of 
thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2015-15-03 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2015-15-03, GE implemented final design changes 
that remove the unsafe condition.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed GE GEnx-2B Service Bulletin (SB) 72-0241 R00, dated 
March 16, 2016 that describes removal and installation procedures for 
fan hub stator assembly booster outlet guide vane (BOGV); GE GEnx-2B SB 
73-0041 R00, dated July 2, 2015 that describes reprograming procedures 
for electronic engine control (EEC) software version C075; and GE GEnx-
1B SB 73-0044 R00, dated July 1, 2015 that describes reprograming 
procedures for EEC software version B185.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This NPRM would require removing from service the GEnx-2B fan hub 
stator assembly BOGV, P/N B1316-00720, and replacing with a part 
eligible for installation. This NPRM would also specify the FADEC 
software version for GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B engines.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 130 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take about 1 hour 
per engine to comply with the software installation proposed by this 
AD. We also estimate that 32 engines would require hardware 
replacement, which would take about 60 hours per engine. Required parts 
cost about $390,000 per engine. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $12,654,250.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) 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.

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

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2015-15-03, Amendment 39-18212 (80 FR 42707, July 20, 2015), and adding 
the following new AD:

General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-0165; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NE-02-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 3, 
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-15-03, Amendment 39-18212 (80 FR 42707, 
July 20, 2015).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B and 
GEnx-2B turbofan engines.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by final design changes that remove the 
unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine failure, 
loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Thirty days after the effective date of this AD, do not 
operate any GE GEnx-1B engine with electronic engine control (EEC) 
full authority digital engine control (FADEC) software, version B180 
or earlier, installed.
    (2) Thirty days after the effective date of this AD, do not 
operate any GE GEnx-2B engine with EEC FADEC software, version C068 
or earlier, installed.
    (3) At the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, 
remove from service all GE GEnx-2B67, -2B67B, and -2B67/P fan hub 
stator assembly booster outlet guide vanes, part number B1316-00720, 
and replace with a part eligible for installation.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After removing any software, version B180 or earlier, for the GE 
GEnx-1B engines; or software, version C068 or earlier, for the GE 
GEnx-2B engines, do not operate those engines with any software, 
version earlier than B180 or C068.

(g) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the 
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the 
separation of pairs of major mating engine case flanges, except for 
the following situations which do not constitute an engine shop 
visit:
    (1) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of 
transportation without

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subsequent maintenance does not constitute an engine shop visit.
    (2) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purpose of 
replacing the fan or propulsor without subsequent maintenance does 
not constitute an engine shop visit.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request. You may email your request to: [email protected].

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Christopher McGuire, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 24, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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For authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information on the availability of this requested using the procedures found in 14 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on to the manager of the ACO, send it to the the Internet at http:// attention of the person identified in 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraph (o)(1) of this AD. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– (2) Before using any approved AMOC, [Docket No. FAA–2015–0165; Directorate 0165; or in person at the Docket notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2015–NE–02–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 2120–AA64 certificate holding district office. except Federal holidays. The AD docket (3) AMOCs approved for AD 81–09–09 (46 Airworthiness Directives; General contains this proposed AD, the FR 24936, May 4, 1981) are not approved as Electric Company Turbofan Engines regulatory evaluation, any comments AMOCs for this AD. received, and other information. The AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Office (n) Related Information Administration (FAA), DOT. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the (1) For more information about this AD, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking contact Chung-Der Young, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification (NPRM). available in the AD docket shortly after Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, receipt. 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2015–15– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 60018–4696; telephone (847) 294–7309; fax 03, which applies to all General Electric Christopher McGuire, Aerospace (847) 294–7834 email: chung-der.young@ faa.gov. Company (GE) GEnx turbofan engine Engineer, Engine Certification Office, (2) For service information identified in models. AD 2015–15–03 precludes the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, this AD, contact Meggitt Control Systems, 3 use of certain full authority digital 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA Industrial Drive, Troy, Indiana 47588; engine control (FADEC) software on 01803; phone: 781–238–7120; fax: 781– telephone: (812) 547–7071; fax: (812) 547– 238–7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov. GEnx turbofan engines. Since we issued 2488; email: infotroy@meggitt.com; Internet: www.stewart-warner.com. You may view this AD 2015–15–03, GE implemented final SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: referenced service information at the FAA, design changes that remove the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would Comments Invited Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information require removing a specific part and We invite you to send any written on the availability of this material at the replacing it with a part eligible for relevant data, views, or arguments about FAA, call (816) 329–4148. installation and specifying the FADEC this proposed AD. Send your comments Appendix 1 to Docket No. FAA–2016–0603 software version for the affected GEnx to an address listed under the The following service information applies turbofan engines. We are proposing this ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. to certain combustion heater models affected AD to prevent engine failure, loss of FAA–2015–0165; Directorate Identifier by this AD, but the service information can thrust control, and damage to the 2015–NE–02–AD’’ at the beginning of not be required by the AD. You may use this airplane. your comments. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 213 / Thursday, November 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules 76541 Discussion engine. The average labor rate is $85 per PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS On July 13, 2015, we issued AD 2015– hour. Based on these figures, we DIRECTIVES 15–03, Amendment 39–18212 (80 FR estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $12,654,250. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 42707, July 20, 2015), (‘‘AD 2015–15– continues to read as follows: 03’’), for all GE GEnx–1B turbofan Authority for This Rulemaking engines with FADEC software, version Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. B175 or earlier, installed, and all GE Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] GEnx–2B turbofan engines with FADEC rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by software, version C065 or earlier, installed. AD 2015–15–03 precludes the Section 106, describes the authority of removing airworthiness directive (AD) use of FADEC software, version B175 or the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 2015–15–03, Amendment 39–18212 (80 earlier, in GEnx–1B engines, and the use Aviation Programs, describes in more FR 42707, July 20, 2015), and adding the of FADEC software, version C065 or detail the scope of the Agency’s following new AD: earlier, in GEnx–2B engines. AD 2015– authority. General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA– 15–03 resulted from engine power loss We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015–0165; Directorate Identifier 2015– due to ice crystal icing conditions. We the authority described in Subtitle VII, NE–02–AD. issued AD 2015–15–03 to prevent Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (a) Comments Due Date engine failure, loss of thrust control, and ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that The FAA must receive comments on this damage to the airplane. section, Congress charges the FAA with AD action by January 3, 2017. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Actions Since AD 2015–15–03 Was air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) Affected ADs Issued for practices, methods, and procedures This AD replaces AD 2015–15–03, Since we issued AD 2015–15–03, GE the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–18212 (80 FR 42707, July 20, implemented final design changes that 2015). safety in air commerce. This regulation remove the unsafe condition. is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD applies to all General Electric Related Service Information that is likely to exist or develop on Company (GE) GEnx–1B and GEnx–2B We reviewed GE GEnx–2B Service products identified in this rulemaking turbofan engines. Bulletin (SB) 72–0241 R00, dated March action. (d) Unsafe Condition 16, 2016 that describes removal and installation procedures for fan hub Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by final design changes that remove the unsafe condition. stator assembly booster outlet guide We have determined that this We are issuing this AD to prevent engine vane (BOGV); GE GEnx–2B SB 73–0041 proposed AD would not have federalism failure, loss of thrust control, and damage to R00, dated July 2, 2015 that describes implications under Executive Order the airplane. reprograming procedures for electronic 13132. This proposed AD would not (e) Compliance engine control (EEC) software version have a substantial direct effect on the C075; and GE GEnx–1B SB 73–0044 Comply with this AD within the States, on the relationship between the R00, dated July 1, 2015 that describes compliance times specified, unless already national Government and the States, or done. reprograming procedures for EEC on the distribution of power and (1) Thirty days after the effective date of software version B185. responsibilities among the various this AD, do not operate any GE GEnx–1B FAA’s Determination levels of government. engine with electronic engine control (EEC) For the reasons discussed above, I full authority digital engine control (FADEC) We are proposing this AD because we certify that the proposed regulation: software, version B180 or earlier, installed. evaluated all the relevant information (2) Thirty days after the effective date of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory this AD, do not operate any GE GEnx–2B and determined the unsafe condition action’’ under Executive Order 12866, engine with EEC FADEC software, version described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under C068 or earlier, installed. type design. the DOT Regulatory Policies and (3) At the next shop visit after the effective Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, date of this AD, remove from service all GE Proposed AD Requirements 1979), GEnx–2B67, –2B67B, and –2B67/P fan hub stator assembly booster outlet guide vanes, This NPRM would require removing (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation part number B1316–00720, and replace with from service the GEnx–2B fan hub stator in Alaska to the extent that it justifies a part eligible for installation. assembly BOGV, P/N B1316–00720, and making a regulatory distinction, and (4) Will not have a significant (f) Installation Prohibition replacing with a part eligible for installation. This NPRM would also economic impact, positive or negative, After removing any software, version B180 on a substantial number of small entities or earlier, for the GE GEnx–1B engines; or specify the FADEC software version for software, version C068 or earlier, for the GE GEnx–1B and GEnx–2B engines. under the criteria of the Regulatory GEnx–2B engines, do not operate those Flexibility Act. engines with any software, version earlier Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 than B180 or C068. We estimate that this proposed AD affects 130 engines installed on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (g) Definition mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate safety, Incorporation by reference, For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine that it would take about 1 hour per Safety. shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into engine to comply with the software the shop for maintenance involving the The Proposed Amendment separation of pairs of major mating engine installation proposed by this AD. We case flanges, except for the following also estimate that 32 engines would Accordingly, under the authority situations which do not constitute an engine require hardware replacement, which delegated to me by the Administrator, shop visit: would take about 60 hours per engine. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (1) Separation of engine flanges solely for Required parts cost about $390,000 per 39 as follows: the purposes of transportation without VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 Nov 02, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\03NOP1.SGM 03NOP1

76542 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 213 / Thursday, November 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules subsequent maintenance does not constitute electronically should submit an original Washington, DC, or sent electronically an engine shop visit. of the comment to the Federal Energy via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at (2) Separation of engine flanges solely for Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street http://www.regulations.gov (IRS REG– the purpose of replacing the fan or propulsor NE., Washington, DC 20426. 114734–16). without subsequent maintenance does not constitute an engine shop visit. All filings in this docket are FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: accessible on-line at http:// (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Concerning the proposed regulations, (AMOCs) There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Rose E. Jenkins, (202) 317–6934; The Manager, Engine Certification Office, Web site that enables subscribers to concerning submissions of comments or FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use receive email notification when a requests for a public hearing, Regina the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to document is added to a subscribed Johnson, (202) 317–6901 (not toll-free make your request. You may email your docket. For assistance with any FERC numbers). request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. Online service, please email SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (i) Related Information FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call For more information about this AD, (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call Background contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace (202) 502–8659. Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, In the Rules and Regulations section Questions regarding this Notice Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District of this issue of the Federal Register, the should be directed to: Kenneth Yu, Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– Department of Treasury (Treasury Office of the General Counsel, Federal 238–7120; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Department) and the IRS are issuing chris.mcguire@faa.gov. Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 final regulations that amend the Income First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) relating 202–502–8482, Kenneth.Yu@ferc.gov. October 24, 2016. to sections 954 and 956. Under § 1.956– Dated: October 28, 2016. 4(b), a CFC that is a partner in a Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., partnership determines its share of Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Deputy Secretary. United States property held by the [FR Doc. 2016–26011 Filed 11–2–16; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2016–26539 Filed 11–2–16; 8:45 am] partnership in accordance with the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P CFC’s liquidation value percentage in the partnership, or, when relevant, based on a special allocation of income DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (or, where appropriate, gain) from the property. This document proposes to Federal Energy Regulatory Internal Revenue Service amend § 1.956–4(b) so that a CFC that is Commission a partner in a controlled partnership 26 CFR Part 1 determines its share of United States 18 CFR Parts 33, 40, 45, 153, 157, 340– property held by the partnership under [REG–114734–16] 347, 380 the liquidation value percentage [Docket No. AD12–6–002] RIN 1545–BN51 method, regardless of the existence of any special allocation of income or gain United States Property Held by from the property. Retrospective Analysis of Existing Controlled Foreign Corporations Rules; Notice of Staff Memorandum Explanation of Provisions Through Partnerships With Special Take notice that the Commission staff Allocations Section 956 determines the amount is issuing a memorandum setting forth AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), that a United States shareholder (as certain proposed revisions to the Treasury. defined in section 951(b)) of a CFC must Commission’s regulations affecting ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. include in gross income with respect to interlocking directorates, seismic data the CFC under section 951(a)(1)(B). This requirements for liquefied natural gas SUMMARY: This document contains amount is determined, in part, based on facilities, and oil pipeline rates. The proposed regulations that provide rules the average of the amounts of United memorandum is being issued pursuant regarding the determination of the States property held, directly or to the November 8, 2011 Plan for amount of United States property indirectly, by the CFC at the close of Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules treated as held by a controlled foreign each quarter during its taxable year. For prepared in response to Executive Order corporation (CFC) through a this purpose, in general, the amount 13579, which requested independent partnership. The proposed regulations taken into account with respect to any regulatory agencies issue plans for affect United States shareholders of United States property is the adjusted periodic retrospective analysis of their CFCs. basis of the property, reduced by any existing regulations. The Staff Memorandum is being DATES: Written or electronic comments liability to which the property is placed in the record in the above- and requests for a public hearing must subject. See section 956(a) and § 1.956– referenced administrative docket. The be received by February 1, 2017. 1(e). Section 956(e) grants the Secretary Staff Memorandum will also be ADDRESSES: Send submissions to: authority to prescribe such regulations available on the Commission’s Web site CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–114734–16), Room as may be necessary to carry out the mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS at http://www.ferc.gov. 5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. purposes of section 956, including Comments on the Staff Memorandum Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, regulations to prevent the avoidance of should be filed within 30 days of the Washington, DC 20044. Submissions section 956 through reorganizations or issuance of this Notice. The may be hand-delivered Monday through otherwise. Commission encourages electronic Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and Under § 1.956–4(b), a CFC that is a submission of comments in lieu of 4 p.m. to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–114734– partner in a partnership generally is paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at http:// 16), Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue treated as holding its share of United www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., States property held by the partnership VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:14 Nov 02, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\03NOP1.SGM 03NOP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 3, 2017.
ContactChristopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 76540 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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