82 FR 11327 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 34 (February 22, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2017-03283 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 22, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 11327-11329] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03283] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-29-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007C and 3007C1 model turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by analysis and by cracks found in the high-pressure turbine (HPT) wheel during an inspection. This proposed AD would require replacement of the affected HPT wheels at new, lower life limits. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 10, 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 Rolls- Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB-01-06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317-230-3774; email: royce.com">indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. 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-2016- 9553; 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: Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-29-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD 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 proposed AD. Discussion We learned from RRC that cracks were found in the HPT wheel during an inspection. Investigation determined that, for certain part number (P/N) HPT wheels, incomplete shot peening in the internal shaft fillet resulted in reduced fatigue life. For other affected P/N HPT wheels, the polishing wheel used in the manufacturing process created an unfavorable surface finish, known as ``Black Wheel Polish,'' that could lead to crack initiation. We are, therefore, lowering the life limits for these affected HPT wheels. These conditions, if not corrected, could result in uncontained failure of the HPT wheels, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C-A-72-318, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016. [[Page 11328]] The ASB provides updated life limits for the affected HPT wheels. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. 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 proposed AD would require replacement of the affected HPT wheels at new, lower life limits. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 307 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of HPT wheel (P/N 0 work-hours x $85 per $39,171 (pro-rated $39,171 $3,838,758 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664) hour = $0. cost of part). at reduced life. Replacement of HPT wheel (P/N 0 work-hours x $85 per 21,911 (pro-rated 21,911 4,579,399 23063462, 23065892, 23069116, hour = $0. cost of part). 23069592, or 23074643) at reduced life. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 this 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 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate previously held by Allison Engine Company): Docket No. FAA-2016-9553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-29-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 10, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines with 1st stage high-pressure turbine (HPT) wheels, part number (P/N) 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664; or with 2nd stage HPT wheels, P/N 23063462, 23065892, 23069116, 23069592 (except those serial numbers (S/Ns) noted in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD), or 23074643, installed. (2) This AD does not apply to RRC AE 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines with 2nd stage HPT wheels, P/N 23069592, with S/Ns listed in Table 6 of RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C-A-72-318, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine/ turboprop Engine, Turbine Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by analysis and by cracks found in the HPT wheel during an inspection. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HPT wheels, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) For all RRC AE 3007C or C1 engines with an installed 1st stage HPT wheel, P/N 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664, or 2nd stage HPT wheel, P/N 23063462, 23065892, 23069116, 23069592 (except those S/Ns excluded by paragraph (c)(2) of this AD) or 23074643, after the effective date of this AD, remove the affected wheels before exceeding the new life limits identified in paragraph C., Table 1 of RRC ASB AE 3007C-A-72-318, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016. (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not return to service any engine with an HPT turbine wheel, with an affected P/N and an S/N, with a wheel life that exceeds the new life limits identified in paragraph C., Table 1 of RRC ASB AE 3007C-A-72-318, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016. [[Page 11329]] (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. (h) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]. (2) For RRC service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB-01- 06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317-230-3774; email: royce.com">indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. (3) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 27, 2017. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 9553; or in person at the Docket
The following provisions also apply to this Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AD: Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 14 CFR Part 39 contains this proposed AD, the
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, [Docket No. FAA–2016–9553; Directorate regulatory evaluation, any comments
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Identifier 2016–NE–29–AD] received, and other information. The
AD, if requested using the procedures found street address for the Docket Office
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR RIN 2120–AA64 (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
39.19, send your request to your principal ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce available in the AD docket shortly after
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Corporation Turbofan Engines receipt.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO send it to ATTN: AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyri
Program Manager, Continuing Operational Administration (FAA), DOT. Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer,
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; (NPRM). Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;
Before using any approved AMOC, notify SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–
your appropriate principal inspector, or airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 7834; email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the local flight standards district office/ 3007C and 3007C1 model turbofan
certificate holding district office. engines. This proposed AD was Comments Invited
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the prompted by analysis and by cracks We invite you to send any written
effective date of this AD, for any requirement found in the high-pressure turbine relevant data, views, or arguments about
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from (HPT) wheel during an inspection. This this proposal. Send your comments to
a manufacturer, the action must be proposed AD would require an address listed under the ADDRESSES
accomplished using a method approved by replacement of the affected HPT wheels section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, at new, lower life limits. We are 2016–9553; Directorate Identifier 2016–
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation proposing this AD to correct the unsafe NE–29–AD’’ at the beginning of your
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design condition on these products. comments. We specifically invite
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by comments on the overall regulatory,
DATES: We must receive comments on
the DAO, the approval must include the economic, environmental, and energy
DAO-authorized signature. this proposed AD by April 10, 2017.
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(j) Related Information consider all comments received by the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following proposed AD because of those
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian methods: comments.
Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–16R1, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
effective July 26, 2016, for related http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
information. This MCAI may be found in the instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
AD docket on the Internet at http:// • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
www.regulations.gov by searching for and • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9575. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
(2) For service information identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD.
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Washington, DC 20590. Discussion
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail We learned from RRC that cracks were
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; address above between 9 a.m. and 5 found in the HPT wheel during an
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; p.m., Monday through Friday, except inspection. Investigation determined
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You Federal holidays. that, for certain part number (P/N) HPT
may view this service information at the For service information identified in wheels, incomplete shot peening in the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 this NPRM, contact Rolls-Royce internal shaft fillet resulted in reduced
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, fatigue life. For other affected P/N HPT
information on the availability of this Mail Code NB–01–06, Indianapolis, IN wheels, the polishing wheel used in the
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 46225; phone: 317–230–3774; email: manufacturing process created an
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com; unfavorable surface finish, known as
3, 2017. Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. You may ‘‘Black Wheel Polish,’’ that could lead to
view this service information at the crack initiation. We are, therefore,
Michael Kaszycki,
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, lowering the life limits for these affected
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. HPT wheels. These conditions, if not
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For information on the availability of
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corrected, could result in uncontained
[FR Doc. 2017–03262 Filed 2–21–17; 8:45 am] this material at the FAA, call 781–238– failure of the HPT wheels, damage to the
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Examining the AD Docket Related Service Information Under 1
You may examine the AD docket on CFR Part 51
the Internet at http:// We reviewed RRC Alert Service
www.regulations.gov by searching for Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C–A–72–318,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016.
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The ASB provides updated life limits and determined the unsafe condition Costs of Compliance
for the affected HPT wheels. This described previously is likely to exist or
service information is reasonably develop in other products of the same We estimate that this proposed AD
available because the interested parties type design. affects 307 engines installed on
have access to it through their normal airplanes of U.S. registry.
course of business or by the means Proposed AD Requirements We estimate the following costs to
identified in the ADDRESSES section. comply with this proposed AD:
This proposed AD would require
FAA’s Determination replacement of the affected HPT wheels
We are proposing this AD because we at new, lower life limits.
evaluated all the relevant information
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement of HPT wheel (P/N 0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 ........... $39,171 (pro-rated $39,171 $3,838,758
23062373, 23065891, or 23070664) at cost of part).
reduced life.
Replacement of HPT wheel (P/N 0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 ........... 21,911 (pro-rated 21,911 4,579,399
23063462, 23065892, 23069116, cost of part).
23069592, or 23074643) at reduced life.
Authority for This Rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation turbine (HPT) wheels, part number (P/N)
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664; or with
Title 49 of the United States Code 2nd stage HPT wheels, P/N 23063462,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue making a regulatory distinction, and
(4) Will not have a significant 23065892, 23069116, 23069592 (except those
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, serial numbers (S/Ns) noted in paragraph
economic impact, positive or negative,
section 106, describes the authority of (c)(2) of this AD), or 23074643, installed.
on a substantial number of small entities
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (2) This AD does not apply to RRC AE
under the criteria of the Regulatory 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines with 2nd
Aviation Programs, describes in more
Flexibility Act. stage HPT wheels, P/N 23069592, with S/Ns
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 listed in Table 6 of RRC Alert Service
We are issuing this rulemaking under Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C–A–72–318,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference, installed.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (d) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with The Proposed Amendment Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accordingly, under the authority Code 7250, Turbine/turboprop Engine,
air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated to me by the Administrator, Turbine Section.
for practices, methods, and procedures the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (e) Unsafe Condition
the Administrator finds necessary for 39 as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD was prompted by analysis and by
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS cracks found in the HPT wheel during an
is within the scope of that authority inspection. We are issuing this AD to prevent
because it addresses an unsafe condition DIRECTIVES uncontained failure of the HPT wheels,
that is likely to exist or develop on damage to the engine, and damage to the
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
airplane.
action. continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (f) Compliance
Regulatory Findings Comply with this AD within the
§ 39.13 [Amended] compliance times specified, unless already
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding done.
the following new airworthiness (1) For all RRC AE 3007C or C1 engines
under Executive Order 13132. This
directive (AD): with an installed 1st stage HPT wheel, P/N
proposed AD would not have a 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664, or 2nd
substantial direct effect on the States, on Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate stage HPT wheel, P/N 23063462, 23065892,
the relationship between the national previously held by Allison Engine 23069116, 23069592 (except those S/Ns
Government and the States, or on the Company): Docket No. FAA–2016–9553; excluded by paragraph (c)(2) of this AD) or
distribution of power and Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–29–AD. 23074643, after the effective date of this AD,
responsibilities among the various (a) Comments Due Date remove the affected wheels before exceeding
levels of government. the new life limits identified in paragraph C.,
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We must receive comments by April 10,
For the reasons discussed above, I 2017. Table 1 of RRC ASB AE 3007C–A–72–318,
certify this proposed regulation: Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs (2) After the effective date of this AD, do
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
None. not return to service any engine with an HPT
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, turbine wheel, with an affected P/N and an
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (c) Applicability S/N, with a wheel life that exceeds the new
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (1) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce life limits identified in paragraph C., Table 1
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Corporation (RRC) AE 3007C and 3007C1 of RRC ASB AE 3007C–A–72–318, Revision
1979), turbofan engines with 1st stage high-pressure 2, dated September 23, 2016.
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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for at the proposed anchorage
(AMOCs) further instructions on submitting configuration. During the meeting, the
The Manager, Chicago Aircraft comments. Coast Guard agreed that shifting the
Certification Office, FAA, may approve
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
western boundary of the outer
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures anchorage approximately 300 feet to the
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. you have questions about this proposed
rulemaking, call or email MST2 west would provide more room for large
(h) Related Information Benjamin R. Colbert, Sector Miami anchoring vessels. This change would
(1) For more information about this AD, Waterways Management Division, U.S. not have any effect on coral or
contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Coast Guard; telephone 305–535–4317, hardbottom as the sea floor in that area
Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification email Benjamin.R.Colbert@uscg.mil. is sand.
Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, On June 11, 2016, the Pilots submitted
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: a follow up comment to the public
2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;
phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834; I. Table of Abbreviations docket expressing concern that the outer
email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov. anchorage would expose vessels to
(2) For RRC service information identified CFR Code of Federal Regulations increased current and waves and, they
in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, DHS Department of Homeland Security claim, could increase the chance a
450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB– FR Federal Register vessel would drag anchor. To properly
01–06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317– NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@rolls-
assess environmental conditions and
SNPRM Supplemental notice of proposed risk of an anchor drag, the Coast Guard
royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. rule making
(3) You may view this service information § Section
consulted with the National Weather
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 U.S.C. United States Code Service and Maersk Training Center.
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For The National Weather Service
information on the availability of this II. Background, Purpose, and Legal conducted a study, analyzing the
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Basis previous year’s current in the vicinity of
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on the anchorage. The Weather Service
On December 1, 2015, the Coast found that the average current in the
January 27, 2017.
Guard published a notice of study (80 area of the outer anchorage over the
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
FR 75020) that indicated we were previous year was approximately 1.2
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, evaluating amending the Miami
Aircraft Certification Service. knots with current ranging plus or
Anchorage to divide the anchorage into minus half a knot from the mean current
[FR Doc. 2017–03283 Filed 2–21–17; 8:45 am] two smaller anchorage areas. The 70 percent of the time. This information
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P proposed amendment was designed in was provided to the Maersk Training
coordination with a variety of local Center in Svendborg, Denmark. Subject
stakeholders, including the South East matter experts at the Training Center
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI). indicated that the conditions posed no
SECURITY Comments provided by these significant hazard and that Masters
stakeholders, academic research, and would have the training and experience
Coast Guard environmental reports raised concerns to set an anchor in the deeper waters of
with the Coast Guard about the potential the outer anchorage.
33 CFR Part 110 for damage to the Florida Reef in the In addition to consulting with experts,
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0729] Miami Anchorage. Examples of the body the Coast Guard has made minor
of work that influenced the Coast Guard changes to the proposed anchorage
RIN 1625–AA01
in proposing the amendment may be regulations that would further ensure
Port of Miami Anchorage Area; Atlantic found in the docket. the safety of all vessels anchoring in the
Ocean, Miami Beach, FL In response to the notice of study, the outer anchorage. Vessels using the
Coast Guard received four comments. Miami Anchorage would be prohibited
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. These comments were addressed in an from anchoring with engines off or in a
ACTION:Supplemental notice of NPRM published on May 10, 2016 (81 ‘‘dead ship’’ status and would be
proposed rulemaking. FR 28788). In response to the NPRM, we required to maintain a bridge watch
received four additional comments. Two with an English speaking deck officer.
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to of the comments, one by the local non- Finally, the Coast Guard will submit
amend the Miami Anchorage. The profit Miami Waterkeeper and the other amendments to the local Coast Pilot to
Miami Anchorage would be divided by a private citizen, supported our provide improved guidance to vessels
into two separate anchorage areas. This planned modification of the Miami planning to anchor in the outer
action is necessary to reduce potential Anchorage. The third and fourth anchorage.
damage to threatened coral posed by comments were submitted by the In addition to the discussions with
anchoring vessels. We invite your Biscayne Bay Pilots Association. the Biscayne Bay Pilots Association and
comments on this supplemental The Biscayne Bay Pilots Association SEFCRI discussed above, the Coast
proposed rulemaking. (pilots) submitted a comment, through Guard consulted with a number of other
DATES: Comments and related material the Port of Miami, on May 17, 2016. stakeholders and subject matter experts
must be received by the Coast Guard on This comment requested the Coast in the development of this
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or before March 24, 2017. Guard to evaluate changes in the Supplemental Notice of Proposed
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments proposed anchorage, including shifting Rulemaking (SNPRM). Several biologists
identified by docket number USCG– the outer anchorage west and shifting from the University of Miami and Nova
2015–0729 using the Federal the southern boundary of the outer Southeastern University supported the
eRulemaking Portal at http:// anchorage north. In response to these proposed changes to the Miami
www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public comments, the Coast Guard met with Anchorage. The Florida State Historical
Participation and Request for the Pilots to discuss the requests and the Preservation Officer determined that
Comments’’ portion of the basis at which the Coast Guard arrived there were no known cultural resources
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 10, 2017. | |
| Contact | Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-294-7834; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 11327 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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