83 FR 2899 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 14 (January 22, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 14 (January 22, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 14 (Monday, January 22, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2899-2902] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00950] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0022; Product Identifier 2015-NM-044-AD; Amendment 39-19162; AD 2018-02-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-06-20 R1, which applied to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, and certain Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. AD 2008-06-20 R1 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for certain airplanes, and the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, for certain other airplanes, to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. AD 2008-06-20 R1 also clarified the intended effect on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components, regarding the use of maintenance manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness. This new AD was prompted by revised fuel airworthiness limitation items (ALI) tasks, and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCL) items, and associated [[Page 2900]] thresholds, intervals, and instructions. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 6, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by March 8, 2018. 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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-2018- 0022; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425- 227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued AD 2008-06-20 R1, Amendment 39-16089 (74 FR 61018, November 23, 2009) (``AD 2008-06-20 R1''), which applied to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, and certain Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. AD 2008-06-20 R1 was prompted by revised fuel ALI tasks, and CDCCL items, and associated thresholds, intervals and instructions. AD 2008-06-20 R1 required revising the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for certain airplanes, and the FAA-approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, for certain other airplanes, to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. AD 2008-06-20 R1 also clarified the AD's intended effect on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components, regarding the use of maintenance manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness. We issued AD 2008-06-20 R1 to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Since we issued AD 2008-06-20 R1, we have determined that revised Fuel ALI tasks, and CDCCL items, and associated thresholds, intervals and instructions need to be implemented. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2015-0030, dated February 24, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states: [Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank System explosions in flight and on ground] * * *, the FAA published Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker F28 design in response to these regulations identified a number of Fuel Airworthiness Limitation items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) items to prevent the development of unsafe conditions within the fuel system. To introduce these Fuel ALI and CDCCL items, Fokker Services published Service Bulletin (SB) F28/28-050 and EASA issued AD 2006- 0208, requiring the implementation of these Fuel ALI and CDCCL items. That [EASA] AD was later revised to make reference to SBF28- 28-050R1 and to specify that the use of later revisions was acceptable. In 2014, Fokker Services issued Revision 2 of SBF28-28-050 to update the ALI and CDCCL items and to consolidate Fuel ALI and CDCCL items contained in a number of other SBs. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0110, superseding [EASA] AD 2006-0208R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2008-06-20 R1] and requiring the implementation of the updated Fuel ALI and CDCCL items. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Fokker Services issued Revision 3 of SBF28-28-050, primarily to introduce 5 additional CDCCL items. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0022. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0022; Product Identifier 2015-NM-044-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on 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 AD. Costs of Compliance Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. Based on the actions specified in the MCAI AD, [[Page 2901]] we are providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is placed on the U.S. Register in the future: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revise the maintenance or inspection 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $0 $85 program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 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; 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2008-06-20 R1, Amendment 39-16089 (74 FR 61018, November 23, 2009), and adding the following new AD: 2018-02-09 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19162; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0022; Product Identifier 2015-NM-044-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 6, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2008-06-20 R1, Amendment 39-16089 (74 FR 61018, November 23, 2009) (``AD 2008-06-20 R1''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the issuance of revised fuel airworthiness limitation items (ALI) tasks, critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCL) items and associated thresholds, intervals and instructions. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action(s) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the action(s) at the times specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015-0030, dated February 24, 2015. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to MCAI EASA 2015-0030, dated February 24, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0022. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425-227-1149. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. [[Page 2902]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 9, 2018. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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thresholds, intervals, and instructions. CDCCL items, and associated primarily to introduce 5 additional CDCCL
This AD requires contacting the FAA to thresholds, intervals and instructions. items.
obtain instructions for addressing the AD 2008–06–20 R1 required revising the You may examine the MCAI on the
unsafe condition on these products, and ALS of the Instructions for Continued internet at http://www.regulations.gov
doing the actions specified in those Airworthiness for certain airplanes, and by searching for and locating Docket No.
instructions. We are issuing this AD to the FAA-approved maintenance or FAA–2018–0022.
address the unsafe condition on these inspection program, as applicable, for
products. certain other airplanes, to incorporate FAA’s Determination and Requirements
new limitations for fuel tank systems. of This AD
DATES: This AD becomes effective
AD 2008–06–20 R1 also clarified the This product has been approved by
February 6, 2018.
We must receive comments on this AD’s intended effect on spare and on- the aviation authority of another
AD by March 8, 2018. airplane fuel tank system components, country, and is approved for operation
regarding the use of maintenance in the United States. Pursuant to our
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
manuals and instructions for continued bilateral agreement with the State of
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
airworthiness. We issued AD 2008–06– Design Authority, we have been notified
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
20 R1 to reduce the potential of ignition of the unsafe condition described in the
methods:
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in MCAI. We are issuing this AD because
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
combination with flammable fuel we evaluated all pertinent information
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
vapors, could result in fuel tank and determined the unsafe condition
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. explosions and consequent loss of the exists and is likely to exist or develop
• Mail: U.S. Department of airplane. on other products of the same type
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Since we issued AD 2008–06–20 R1, design.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room we have determined that revised Fuel FAA’s Determination of the Effective
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, ALI tasks, and CDCCL items, and Date
Washington, DC 20590. associated thresholds, intervals and
Since there are currently no domestic
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of instructions need to be implemented.
operators of this product, we find good
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– The European Aviation Safety Agency
cause that notice and opportunity for
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
prior public comment are unnecessary.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, for the Member States of the European
In addition, for the reason(s) stated
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0030,
above, we find that good cause exists for
p.m., Monday through Friday, except dated February 24, 2015 (referred to
making this amendment effective in less
Federal holidays. after this as the Mandatory Continuing
than 30 days.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Examining the AD Docket
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition Comments Invited
You may examine the AD docket on for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 This AD is a final rule that involves
the internet at http:// Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 requirements affecting flight safety, and
www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes. The MCAI states: we did not precede it by notice and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– opportunity for public comment. We
[Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel
0022; or in person at the Docket Tank System explosions in flight and on invite you to send any written relevant
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 ground] * * *, the FAA published Special data, views, or arguments about this AD.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and Send your comments to an address
Federal holidays. The AD docket the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) listed under the ADDRESSES section.
contains this AD, the regulatory published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0022;
evaluation, any comments received, and The review conducted by Fokker Services on
the Fokker F28 design in response to these Product Identifier 2015–NM–044–AD’’
other information. The street address for at the beginning of your comments. We
the Docket Operations office (telephone: regulations identified a number of Fuel
Airworthiness Limitation items (ALI) and specifically invite comments on the
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES overall regulatory, economic,
Critical Design Configuration Control
section. Comments will be available in Limitations (CDCCL) items to prevent the environmental, and energy aspects of
the AD docket shortly after receipt. development of unsafe conditions within the this AD. We will consider all comments
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom fuel system. received by the closing date and may
Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, To introduce these Fuel ALI and CDCCL amend this AD based on those
International Section, Transport items, Fokker Services published Service
Bulletin (SB) F28/28–050 and EASA issued
comments.
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind We will post all comments we
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; AD 2006–0208, requiring the implementation
of these Fuel ALI and CDCCL items. That receive, without change, to http://
telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425– [EASA] AD was later revised to make www.regulations.gov, including any
227–1149. reference to SBF28–28–050R1 and to specify personal information you provide. We
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: that the use of later revisions was acceptable. will also post a report summarizing each
In 2014, Fokker Services issued Revision 2 substantive verbal contact we receive
Discussion of SBF28–28–050 to update the ALI and about this AD.
We issued AD 2008–06–20 R1, CDCCL items and to consolidate Fuel ALI
Amendment 39–16089 (74 FR 61018, and CDCCL items contained in a number of Costs of Compliance
other SBs. Consequently, EASA issued AD Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
November 23, 2009) (‘‘AD 2008–06–20
R1’’), which applied to all Fokker 2014–0110, superseding [EASA] AD 2006– registered airplanes. This AD requires
0208R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 2008–06–20 R1] and requiring the
contacting the FAA to obtain
0100 airplanes, and certain Model F28 implementation of the updated Fuel ALI and instructions for addressing the unsafe
Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 CDCCL items. condition, and doing the actions
airplanes. AD 2008–06–20 R1 was Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Fokker specified in those instructions. Based on
prompted by revised fuel ALI tasks, and Services issued Revision 3 of SBF28–28–050, the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
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we are providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is
placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Revise the maintenance or inspection program .......... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $0 $85
Authority for This Rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with
economic impact, positive or negative, flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel
Title 49 of the United States Code tank explosions and consequent loss of the
on a substantial number of small entities
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue airplane.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already
detail the scope of the Agency’s safety, Incorporation by reference, done.
authority. Safety. (g) Required Action(s)
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment Within 30 days after the effective date of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Accordingly, under the authority this AD, request instructions from the
General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator, Manager, International Section, Transport
section, Congress charges the FAA with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Standards Branch, FAA, to address the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows: unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of
air commerce by prescribing regulations this AD; and accomplish the action(s) at the
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS times specified in, and in accordance with,
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES those instructions. Guidance can be found in
safety in air commerce. This regulation Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Information (MCAI) European Aviation
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows: Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015–0030, dated
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. February 24, 2015.
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
§ 39.13 [Amended]
action. (AMOCs)
This AD is issued in accordance with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
The Manager, International Section,
authority delegated by the Executive removing airworthiness directive (AD)
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2008–06–20 R1, Amendment 39–16089 authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (74 FR 61018, November 23, 2009), and requested using the procedures found in 14
In accordance with that order, issuance adding the following new AD: CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
of ADs is normally a function of the 2018–02–09 Fokker Services B.V.: send your request to your principal inspector
Compliance and Airworthiness Amendment 39–19162; Docket No. or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Division, but during this transition FAA–2018–0022; Product Identifier appropriate. If sending information directly
period, the Executive Director has 2015–NM–044–AD. to the International Section, send it to the
delegated the authority to issue ADs (a) Effective Date attention of the person identified in
applicable to transport category This AD becomes effective February 6, paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
airplanes to the Director of the System 2018. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
Oversight Division. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
(b) Affected ADs
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Regulatory Findings This AD replaces AD 2008–06–20 R1, principal inspector, or lacking a principal
We determined that this AD will not Amendment 39–16089 (74 FR 61018, inspector, the manager of the local flight
November 23, 2009) (‘‘AD 2008–06–20 R1’’).
have federalism implications under standards district office/certificate holding
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (c) Applicability district office.
not have a substantial direct effect on This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. (i) Related Information
the States, on the relationship between Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
the national government and the States, airplanes, certificated in any category, all (1) Refer to MCAI EASA 2015–0030, dated
or on the distribution of power and manufacturer serial numbers. February 24, 2015, for related information.
responsibilities among the various You may examine the MCAI on the internet
(d) Subject
levels of government. at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Air Transport Association (ATA) of for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0022.
For the reasons discussed above, I America Code 28, Fuel. (2) For more information about this AD,
certify that this AD:
(e) Reason contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
This AD was prompted by the issuance of International Section, Transport Standards
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
revised fuel airworthiness limitation items
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227
(ALI) tasks, critical design configuration
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures control limitations (CDCCL) items and –1137; fax: 425–227–1149.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); associated thresholds, intervals and
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in instructions. We are issuing this AD to (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
Alaska; and reduce the potential of ignition sources None.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on January following adjusted amounts will take (recycled oil labeling violations)—
9, 2018. effect on January 22, 2018: Increase from $21,598 to $22,039;
John P. Piccola, Jr., • Section 7A(g)(1) of the Clayton Act, • Section 525(b) of the Energy Policy
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 15 U.S.C. 18a(g)(1) (premerger filing and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. 6395(b)
Aircraft Certification Service. notification violations under the Hart- (willful violations of recycled oil
[FR Doc. 2018–00950 Filed 1–19–18; 8:45 am] Scott-Rodino Improvements Act)— labeling requirements)—Increase from
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Increase from $40,654 to $41,484; $40,654 to $41,484;
• Section 11(l) of the Clayton Act, 15 • Section 621(a)(2) of the Fair Credit
U.S.C. 21(l) (violations of cease and Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681s(a)(2)
desist orders issued under Clayton Act (knowing violations of the Fair Credit
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION section 11(b))—Increase from $21,598 to Reporting Act)—Increase from $3,817 to
$22,039; $3,895;
16 CFR Part 1 • Section 5(l) of the FTC Act, 15 • Section 1115(a) of the Medicare
U.S.C. 45(l) (unfair or deceptive acts or Prescription Drug Improvement and
Adjustments to Civil Penalty Amounts practices)—Increase from $40,654 to Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law
$41,484; 108–173, 21 U.S.C. 355 note (failure to
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
• Section 5(m)(1)(A) of the FTC Act, comply with filing requirements)—
ACTION: Final rule. 15 U.S.C. 45(m)(1)(A) (unfair or Increase from $14,373 to $14,666; and
deceptive acts or practices)—Increase • Section 814(a) of the Energy
SUMMARY: The Federal Trade
from $40,654 to $41,484; Independence and Security Act of 2007,
Commission (‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) • Section 5(m)(1)(B) of the FTC Act,
is implementing adjustments to the civil 42 U.S.C. 17304 (violations of
15 U.S.C. 45(m)(1)(B) (unfair or
penalty amounts within its jurisdiction prohibitions on market manipulation
deceptive acts or practices)—Increase
to account for inflation, as required by and provision of false information to
from $40,654 to $41,484;
law. • Section 10 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. federal agencies)—Increase from
DATES: Effective date: January 22, 2018. 50 (failure to file required reports)— $1,156,953 to $1,180,566.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Increase from $534 to $545; Calculation of Inflation Adjustments
Kenny A. Wright, Attorney, Office of the • Section 5 of the Webb-Pomerene
(Export Trade) Act, 15 U.S.C. 65 (failure The FCPIAA, as amended, directs
General Counsel, FTC, 600 federal agencies to adjust each civil
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, by associations engaged solely in export
trade to file required statements)— monetary penalty under their
DC 20580, (202) 326–2907, kwright@ jurisdiction for inflation in January of
ftc.gov. Increase from $534 to $545;
• Section 6(b) of the Wool Products each year pursuant to a cost-of-living
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. 68d(b) (failure adjustment.5 The cost-of-living
Commission Rule 1.98 sets forth civil by wool manufacturers to maintain adjustment is based on the percent
penalty amounts for violations of certain required records)—Increase from $534 change between the U.S. Department of
laws enforced by the Commission.1 As to $545; Labor’s Consumer Price Index for all-
mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties • Section 3(e) of the Fur Products urban consumers (‘‘CPI–U’’) for the
Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. 69a(e) (failure to month of October preceding the date of
Act of 2015,2 the Commission adjusted maintain required records regarding fur the adjustment, and the CPI–U for
the maximum civil penalty amounts products)—Increase from $534 to $545; October of the prior year.6 Based on that
under its jurisdiction through an Interim • Section 8(d)(2) of the Fur Products formula, the cost-of-living adjustment
Final Rulemaking in June 2016 3 and a Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. 69f(d)(2) (failure multiplier for 2018 is 1.02041. The
subsequent annual inflation adjustment to maintain required records regarding FCPIAA also directs that these penalty
in January 2017.4 fur products)—Increase from $534 to level adjustments should be rounded to
Following the initial catch-up $545; the nearest dollar. Agencies do not have
adjustment, the FCPIAA, as amended, • Section 333(a) of the Energy Policy discretion over whether to adjust a
directs agencies to adjust their civil and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. 6303(a) maximum civil penalty, or the method
penalties for inflation every January (knowing violations of EPCA section used to determine the adjustment.
thereafter. Accordingly, the Commission 332, including labeling violations)— The following chart illustrates the
is increasing these maximum civil Increase from $440 to $449; application of these adjustments to the
penalty amounts to address inflation • Section 525(a) of the Energy Policy civil monetary penalties under the
since the January 2017 adjustment. The and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. 6395(a) Commission’s jurisdiction.
CALCULATION OF ADJUSTMENTS TO MAXIMUM CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES
Current Adjustment Adjusted
Citation Description penalty multiplier penalty
(2017)
16 CFR 1.98(a): 15 U.S.C. 18a(g)(1) ............. Premerger filing notification violations ........... $40,654 1.02041 $41,484
16 CFR 1.98(b): 15 U.S.C. 21(l) ..................... Violations of cease and desist orders ............ 21,598 1.02041 22,039
16 CFR 1.98(c): 15 U.S.C. 45(l) ..................... Unfair or deceptive acts or practices ............. 40,654 1.02041 41,484
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16 CFR 1.98(d): 15 U.S.C. 45(m)(1)(A) ......... Unfair or deceptive acts or practices ............. 40,654 1.02041 41,484
1 16 CFR 1.98. 3 81 FR 42476 (June 30, 2016). Inflation Adjustments for 2018, Pursuant to the
2 Public Law 114–74, section 701, 129 Stat. 599 4 82 Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
FR 8135 (Jan. 24, 2017).
(2015). The Act amends the Federal Civil Penalties 5 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (4). Improvements Act of 2015, at 4 (December 15,
Inflation Adjustment Act (‘‘FCPIAA’’), Public Law 6 Id. (3), (5)(b); Office of Management and Budget, 2017), available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-
101–410, 104 Stat. 890 (codified at 28 U.S.C. 2461 content/uploads/2017/11/M-18-03.pdf.
note). Memorandum M–18–03, Implementation of Penalty
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| 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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective February 6, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425- 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 2899 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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