83 FR 32203 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turboshaft Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 134 (July 12, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 134 (July 12, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 134 (Thursday, July 12, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32203-32206] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14801] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1118; Product Identifier 2017-NE-40-AD; Amendment 39-19313; AD 2018-13-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turboshaft Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) model 250-C turboshaft engines. This AD was prompted by several reports of engine power loss, one of which resulted in a fatal helicopter accident. This AD requires removal of the power turbine governor (PTG) bearing assembly, part number (P/N) 2544198, and its replacement with a bearing assembly eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 16, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB-02-05, 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 and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-1118. 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-2017- 1118; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Tallarovic, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-8180; fax: 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) model 250-C turboshaft engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 1, 2018 (83 FR 4609). The NPRM was prompted by several reports of loss of engine power on certain RRC model 250-C turboshaft engines installed on single-engine helicopters. One of these instances of power loss resulted in a fatal helicopter accident on May 4, 2016. The NPRM proposed to require removal of the affected PTG bearing assembly and replace it with a bearing assembly with a new design. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Specify the New Bearing Assembly The NTSB and Honeywell Aerospace requested that the AD prohibit the installation of bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, and specify the installation of the new bearing assembly, P/N 2526146. The NTSB expressed concern that differences between the proposed AD and the actions described in the Honeywell SB and Rolls-Royce CEBs could lead to the reinstallation of a dual-spool bearing into an affected PTG. We partially agree. We agree with the request to prohibit the installation of another bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, because our intent is to remove them from service. We disagree with the request to specify the installation of the new bearing assembly, P/N 2526146, because of the possibility of a new bearing P/N being introduced or the specified P/N being discontinued in the future. We added an installation prohibition paragraph to this AD to prohibit the installation of bearing assembly, P/N 2544198. Request To Re-Identify the PTG After Changing the Bearing Assembly The NTSB and Honeywell Aerospace requested that the AD require re- identifying the PTG P/N after changing the bearing assembly in accordance with the related service information. Honeywell Aerospace reasoned that maintenance personnel and operators could easily determine if the service bulletin has been accomplished. This increases the efficiency of operations and reduces the potential for misunderstandings about whether the bearing assembly has been replaced. We disagree. While re-identifying the PTG after changing the bearing assembly is helpful for maintenance personnel, we are not requiring this action within this AD. During the replacement of the bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, the related service information instructs personnel to re-identify the PTG. We did not change this AD. Request To Reduce the Compliance Time Honeywell Aerospace requested that we reduce the compliance time to 50 hours or within 90 days for PTGs that have greater than 750 hours. The commenter reasoned that the original compliance schedule was established 10 years ago based on field experience at that time. The fatal accident referenced in the NPRM occurred on a PTG with 1,048.7 hours since new. We disagree. The compliance time for removing the bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, in this AD is based on Rolls- [[Page 32204]] Royce Corporation Commercial Engine Bulletin (CEB) 1402, Revision 2, dated February 4, 2009. The failure history shows that the number of bearing assembly failures fell sharply following the initial publication of RRC CEB 1402 in 2008. The replacement strategy has proven successful. As a result, we believe that the majority of the fleet has replaced the bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, and only a few remain in service. Besides the fatal accident, there have not been any other bearing failures noted between 2012 and 2018. We, therefore, find it unnecessary to reduce the compliance time as noted by the commenter. We did not change this AD. Request To Increase the Number of Affected Engines Honeywell Aerospace noted that only 1,200 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry may be affected, compared with the 2,928 mentioned in the NPRM, based on a review of modification records provided to Honeywell by repair stations. We disagree. We are estimating the total number of engines affected by this AD based on the data available to us. We did not change this AD. Request To Clarify the Affected Engines An individual commenter requested that we clarify that only those engine models that have bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, installed are affected. We agree. We have updated paragraph (c) of this AD to clarify that engines with bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, installed are affected. Request To Identify the Model, Brand, and P/N of the PTG Aircraft Maintenance Netherlands requested that this AD identify the model, brand, and P/N of the affected PTG that must be replaced. The commenter reasoned that various PTG models can be installed on the affected engines. We disagree. This AD provides the overall engine model applicability. The related service information provides specific information regarding the PTGs, including the manufacturer, model, and P/Ns. We did not change this AD. Question on Not Issuing the AD Earlier An individual commenter asked why an AD was not issued in 2009 when RRC issued a statement regarding the failure of the bearing assembly. The FAA uses a risk-based approach to make continued operational safety decisions. When RRC issued CEB 1402, Revision 2, in 2009, our evaluation of the fleet risk did not support an AD. We update our fleet risk evaluation periodically as new information becomes available and have now determined that an AD is justified. We did not change this AD. Question if Replacement Part Verification Testing Was Completed An individual commenter asked if tests or procedures were completed to verify that the replacement bearing assembly resolves the failure of bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, due to the lack of lubrication. We note that replacement parts, such as this replacement bearing assembly, undergo design analysis and testing before being approved for use by the FAA. No change is requested. We did not change this AD. Request for Clarification on the Number of Affected Engines An individual commenter noted that the NPRM estimates that 2,928 model 250-C turboshaft engines are affected, however, the RRC website estimates that there are an estimated 16,000 model 250-C engines currently in service. This AD applies to all RRC model 250-C turboshaft engines that could have the bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, installed. Many of those engines have already had the bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, replaced when new parts became available. Based on the available data, we estimate that 2,928 engines may still have the bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, installed. We did not change this AD. Question on the Availability of a Replacement Bearing Assembly An individual commenter asked if RRC still needs to design a new bearing assembly or if a replacement bearing assembly is already available. A replacement bearing assembly, P/N 2526146, is available for installation. We did not change this AD. Support for the AD An individual commenter expressed support for the NPRM as written. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously. We have determined that these minor changes:[Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information We reviewed Rolls-Royce Corporation Commercial Engine Bulletin (CEB) 1402, Revision 2, dated February 4, 2009. The CEB provides guidance on replacing the PTG bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, with a bearing assembly eligible for installation. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 2,928 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remove and replace PTG bearing 8 work-hours x $85 per $1,700 $2,380 $6,968,640 assembly. hour = $680. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 32205]] 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 engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings 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 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-13-01 Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate previously held by Allison Engine Company): Amendment 39-19313; Docket No. FAA-2017- 1118; Product Identifier 2017-NE-40-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) model 250-C10D, 250-C18, 250-C18A, 250-C18B, 250-C18C, 250-C19, 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20C, 250-C20F, 250-C20J, 250-C20R, 250-C20R/1, 250-C20R/2, 250- C20R/4, 250-C20S, 250-C20W, 250-C28, 250-C28B, 250-C28C, 250-C30, 250-C30G, 250-C30G/2, 250-C30M, 250-C30P, 250-C30S, and 250-C30U turboshaft engines with power turbine governor (PTG) bearing assembly, part number (P/N) 2544198, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7323, Turbine Governor. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by several reports of loss of power, one of which resulted in a fatal helicopter accident. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the PTG bearing assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the PTG, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and forced autorotation landing or accident. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Remove the bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, from the PTG in accordance with the compliance times in Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ![]()
TR12JY18.017 (2) After such removal, replace the affected PTG bearing assembly with a part eligible for installation before further flight. (h) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install PTG bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, on any engine. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO 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 manager of the Chicago ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact John Tallarovic, Aerospace Engineer, [[Page 32206]] Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-8180; fax: 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 6, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-14801 Filed 7-11-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(ii) Reserved. rolls-royce.com; internet: www.rolls- Request To Specify the New Bearing
(3) For Bell Helicopter Textron Canada royce.com. You may view this service Assembly
Limited service information identified in this information at the FAA, Engine and
AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada The NTSB and Honeywell Aerospace
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 requested that the AD prohibit the
Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel,
Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For installation of bearing assembly, P/N
(800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at information on the availability of this 2544198, and specify the installation of
http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. the new bearing assembly, P/N 2526146.
(4) You may view this service information It is also available on the internet at The NTSB expressed concern that
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, http://www.regulations.gov by searching differences between the proposed AD
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
and the actions described in the
1118. Honeywell SB and Rolls-Royce CEBs
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. Examining the AD Docket could lead to the reinstallation of a
(5) You may view this service information dual-spool bearing into an affected PTG.
that is incorporated by reference at the You may examine the AD docket on We partially agree. We agree with the
National Archives and Records the internet at http:// request to prohibit the installation of
Administration (NARA). For information on www.regulations.gov by searching for another bearing assembly, P/N 2544198,
the availability of this material at NARA, call and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– because our intent is to remove them
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// from service. We disagree with the
1118; or in person at Docket Operations
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday request to specify the installation of the
through Friday, except Federal holidays. new bearing assembly, P/N 2526146,
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 1, The AD docket contains this final rule, because of the possibility of a new
2018. bearing P/N being introduced or the
the regulatory evaluation, any
James A. Grigg, comments received, and other specified P/N being discontinued in the
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness information. The address for Docket future. We added an installation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. prohibition paragraph to this AD to
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
[FR Doc. 2018–14701 Filed 7–11–18; 8:45 am] Docket Operations, U.S. Department of prohibit the installation of bearing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Transportation, Docket Operations, assembly, P/N 2544198.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Request To Re-Identify the PTG After
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Changing the Bearing Assembly
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
The NTSB and Honeywell Aerospace
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John requested that the AD require re-
Tallarovic, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago identifying the PTG P/N after changing
14 CFR Part 39 ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., the bearing assembly in accordance with
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1118; Product Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847–294– the related service information.
Identifier 2017–NE–40–AD; Amendment 39– 8180; fax: 847–294–7834; email: Honeywell Aerospace reasoned that
19313; AD 2018–13–01] john.m.tallarovic@faa.gov. maintenance personnel and operators
RIN 2120–AA64 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: could easily determine if the service
bulletin has been accomplished. This
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Discussion increases the efficiency of operations
Corporation Turboshaft Engines and reduces the potential for
We issued a notice of proposed misunderstandings about whether the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR bearing assembly has been replaced.
Administration (FAA), DOT. part 39 by adding an AD that would We disagree. While re-identifying the
ACTION: Final rule. apply to certain Rolls-Royce PTG after changing the bearing assembly
Corporation (RRC) model 250–C is helpful for maintenance personnel,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new turboshaft engines. The NPRM we are not requiring this action within
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain published in the Federal Register on this AD. During the replacement of the
Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) model February 1, 2018 (83 FR 4609). The bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, the
250–C turboshaft engines. This AD was NPRM was prompted by several reports related service information instructs
prompted by several reports of engine of loss of engine power on certain RRC personnel to re-identify the PTG. We
power loss, one of which resulted in a model 250–C turboshaft engines did not change this AD.
fatal helicopter accident. This AD installed on single-engine helicopters.
requires removal of the power turbine One of these instances of power loss Request To Reduce the Compliance
governor (PTG) bearing assembly, part resulted in a fatal helicopter accident on Time
number (P/N) 2544198, and its May 4, 2016. The NPRM proposed to Honeywell Aerospace requested that
replacement with a bearing assembly require removal of the affected PTG we reduce the compliance time to 50
eligible for installation. We are issuing bearing assembly and replace it with a hours or within 90 days for PTGs that
this AD to address the unsafe condition bearing assembly with a new design. We have greater than 750 hours. The
on these products. are issuing this AD to address the unsafe commenter reasoned that the original
DATES: This AD is effective August 16, condition on these products. compliance schedule was established 10
2018. years ago based on field experience at
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Comments
ADDRESSES: For service information that time. The fatal accident referenced
identified in this final rule, contact We gave the public the opportunity to in the NPRM occurred on a PTG with
Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South participate in developing this final rule. 1,048.7 hours since new.
Meridian Street, Mail Code NB–02–05, The following presents the comments We disagree. The compliance time for
Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317– received on the NPRM and the FAA’s removing the bearing assembly, P/N
230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@ response to each comment. 2544198, in this AD is based on Rolls-
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Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E Devon U.S.C. United States Code Marine City, MI, bound by: 200 feet
Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847–294– seaward of latitude position 42°43.382′
8180; fax: 847–294–7834; email: II. Background Information and
Regulatory History N and 200 feet seaward of latitude
john.m.tallarovic@faa.gov. position 42°42.983′ N (NAD 83). The
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference The Coast Guard is issuing this special local regulation will be enforced
temporary rule without prior notice and from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4 p.m.
None.
opportunity to comment pursuant to to 4:45 p.m. on August 4, 2018. No
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on authority under section 4(a) of the
July 6, 2018.
vessel or person will be permitted to
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 enter the special local regulation
Karen M. Grant, U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision without obtaining permission from the
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller authorizes an agency to issue a rule COTP or his designated representative.
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification without prior notice and opportunity to
Service. comment when the agency for good V. Regulatory Analyses
[FR Doc. 2018–14801 Filed 7–11–18; 8:45 am] cause finds that those procedures are We developed this rule after
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary considering numerous statutes and
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. Executive orders related to rulemaking.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that Below we summarize our analyses
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND good cause exists for not publishing a based on a number of these statutes and
SECURITY notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) Executive orders, and we discuss First
with respect to this rule because doing Amendment rights of protestors.
Coast Guard so would be impracticable. The Coast
Guard just recently received the final A. Regulatory Planning and Review
33 CFR Part 100 details of this water ski show, which Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
does not provide sufficient time to direct agencies to assess the costs and
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0662]
publish an NPRM prior to the event. benefits of available regulatory
RIN 1625–AA08 Thus, delaying the effective date of this alternatives and, if regulation is
rule to wait for a comment period to run necessary, to select regulatory
Special Local Regulation; Marine City would be contrary to public interest
Water Ski Show, St. Clair River, Marine approaches that maximize net benefits.
because it would inhibit the Coast Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
City, MI Guard’s ability to protect participants, to control regulatory costs through a
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. mariners and vessels from the hazards budgeting process. This rule has not
associated with this event. It is been designated a ‘‘significant
ACTION: Temporary final rule. impracticable to publish an NPRM regulatory action,’’ under Executive
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is because we lack sufficient time to Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has
establishing a special local regulation provide a reasonable comment period not been reviewed by the Office of
for certain navigable waters of the St. and then consider those comments Management and Budget (OMB), and
Clair River, Marine City, MI. This action before issuing this rule. pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
is necessary and is intended to ensure Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
from the requirements of Executive
safety of life on navigable waters Guard finds that good cause exists for
Order 13771.
immediately prior to, during, and making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal This regulatory action determination
immediately after the Marine City Water is based on the size, location, duration,
Ski Show. Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would inhibit the Coast and time-of-year of the special local
DATES: This temporary final rule is
Guard’s ability to protect participants, regulation. Vessel traffic will be able to
effective from 1 p.m. though 5 p.m. on mariners and vessels from the hazards safely transit around this special local
August 4, 2018. associated with this event. regulation zone which will impact a
ADDRESSES: To view documents small designated area of the St. Clair
mentioned in this preamble as being III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule River from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on
available in the docket, go to http:// The Coast Guard is issuing this rule August 4, 2018. Moreover, the Coast
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018– under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to
0662 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) has Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket determined that the likely combination 16 about the special local regulation and
Folder on the line associated with this of recreation vessels, commercial the rule allows vessels to seek
rule. vessels, and an unknown number of permission to enter the area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If spectators in close proximity to a water B. Impact on Small Entities
you have questions on this temporary ski show along the water pose extra and
rule, call or email Tracy Girard, unusual hazards to public safety and The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
Prevention Department, Sector Detroit, property. Therefore, the COTP is 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
Coast Guard; telephone (313) 568–9564, establishing a special local regulation requires Federal agencies to consider
or email Tracy.M.Girard@uscg.mil. around the event location to help the potential impact of regulations on
minimize risks to safety of life and small entities during rulemaking. The
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
property during this event. term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
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IV. Discussion of the Rule that are independently owned and
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
This rule establishes a special local operated and are not dominant in their
FR Federal Register regulation from 1 p.m. though 5 p.m. on fields, and governmental jurisdictions
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking August 4, 2018. The special local with populations of less than 50,000.
§ Section regulation will encompass all U.S. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
COTP Captain of the Port navigable waters of the St. Clair River, 605(b) that this rule will not have a
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