83 FR 39918 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 156 (August 13, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 156 (August 13, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 156 (Monday, August 13, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 39918-39921] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17322] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0707; Product Identifier 2018-NM-067-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that certain T-unions with an integral filter in the landing gear hydraulic control system disconnected from their housing and, in some cases, migrated. This proposed AD would require replacing certain T-unions with an integral filter with T-unions without an integral filter. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 27, 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: 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 Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31 (0)88-6280-111; email [email protected]; internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for [[Page 39919]] and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0707; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. 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-2018-0707; Product Identifier 2018-NM-067-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0076, dated April 6, 2018 (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 airplanes. The MCAI states: With [Fokker Service Bulletins] SBF100-32-095 and SBF28-32-154, Fokker Services introduced the option of installing a T-union with an integral filter into the landing gear hydraulic control system. On some F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes, the affected part was installed on the production line. Since introduction, occurrences were reported where the T-union filter disconnected from its housing, and in some cases migrated. In one occurrence, the migrated filter caused a flow reduction and inability to retract one of the main landing gear (MLG) legs. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to flow reduction along the hydraulic circuit and inability to completely extend one of the MLG legs, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane during landing, and consequent injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services issued the applicable SB [Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-166; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-170] to provide instructions to replace the affected parts with improved parts. Fokker Services also cancelled the SBs that introduced the affected parts. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of the affected parts with T-unions without an integral filter. This [EASA] AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0707. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Fokker Services B.V. has issued Service Bulletin SBF28-32-166, dated February 21, 2018; and Service Bulletin SBF100-32-170, dated February 21, 2018. This service information describes procedures for removal of certain T-unions with an integral filter and installation of T-unions without an integral filter. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different configurations. 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 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 and service information referenced above. 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 on other products of the same type design. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 work-hours x $85 per hour = $850.......................... $1,038 $1,888 $7,552 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 proposed 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 [[Page 39920]] category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. 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; 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): Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0707; Product Identifier 2018-NM-067-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 27, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070, 0100, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that certain T-unions with an integral filter in the landing gear hydraulic control system disconnected from their housing and, in some cases, migrated. We are issuing this AD to prevent flow reduction along the hydraulic circuit and the possible inability to completely extend one or both of the main landing gear legs, which could result in damage to the airplane during landing, and consequent injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions For the purposes of this AD, the definitions in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) inclusive apply. (1) An affected part is any hydraulic T-union with an integral filter installed, having part number (P/N) QA07596 or P/N QA07597, installed on the production line or introduced in-service by Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-095 or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32- 154, as applicable. (2) Group 1 airplanes are those that have an affected part installed. (3) Group 2 airplanes are those that do not have an affected part installed. (h) Required Actions For Group 1 airplanes, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the airplane in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-166, dated February 21, 2018; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-170, dated February 21, 2018, as applicable. The corresponding part numbers of affected (old) parts and replacement (new) parts are specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN13AU18.000 (i) Parts Installation Prohibition No person may install an affected part on any airplane, as of the time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Group 1 airplanes: After modification of the airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the effective date of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) 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 (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. [[Page 39921]] (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0076, dated April 6, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0707. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31 (0)88-6280-111; email [email protected]; internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 5, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Standard’’ or ‘‘U.S. Choice,’’ and ‘‘U.S. address for viewing or obtaining color AMS website at https://
Standard’’ would be removed and the standards, updating a grade designation www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/
terms ‘‘U.S. Grade A,’’ ‘‘U.S. Grade B,’’ in a scoresheet to align with language how-purchase-equipment-and-visual-
and ‘‘U.S. Grade C’’ would be used used throughout standard, and updating aids. These revisions will provide a
exclusively. the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) format that is consistent with those of
Finally, AMS is proposing editorial references where applicable. other grade standards (75 FR 43141).
changes to these grade standards, i.e., Information on obtaining color The following table summarizes the
updating the name of a table to better standards is available in the Fresh and changes currently under consideration
reflect content, removing specific Processed Equipment Catalog on the by AMS.
U.S. standards for grades Remove or replace
Effective date Other proposed revisions
of ‘‘midget’’
Canned Lima Beans ........ 3/20/60 Replace with ‘‘Petite’’ in Change level of quality designations to single terms in the Grades of
Table II in Sizes of canned lima beans and Color sections.
canned lima beans Correct CFR citation for standard of identity to 21 CFR 155.200 in the
section. Identity section.
Replace Processed Products information and address with ‘‘USDA
Headquarters in Washington, DC’’ in the General section.
Canned Mushrooms ........ 4/7/62 Replace with ‘‘petite’’ in Change level of quality designations to single terms in the Grades of
the Sizes of canned canned mushrooms section.
mushrooms in the Correct CFR citation for standard of identity to 21 CFR 155.200 in the
styles of whole and Product description section.
buttons section.
Green Olives ................... 9/8/67 Remove from Table I in Change level of quality designations to single terms in the Grades of
the Sizes of whole green olives and Uniformity of size sections and Tables IV and V in
style green olives the Absence of defects section.
section. Change ‘‘D’’ to ‘‘Sstd’’ in the Score sheet for green olives section.
Pickles ............................. 4/22/91 Replace with ‘‘Petite’’ in Change the title of Table III from ‘‘Recommended Pickle Ingredients All
Table II in the Sizes Styles Except Relish’’ to ‘‘Recommended Minimum Quantity of Pickle
of whole pickles sec- Ingredients All Styles Except Relish.’’
tion and Table VI in
the Requirements for
grade section.
The proposed revisions to these grade DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
standards would provide a common using the procedures found in 14 CFR
language for trade and better reflect the Federal Aviation Administration 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
current marketing of fruits and methods:
vegetables. 14 CFR Part 39 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
A 60-day comment period is provided [Docket No. FAA–2018–0707; Product
instructions for submitting comments.
for interested persons to submit Identifier 2018–NM–067–AD]
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
comments on the proposed revised RIN 2120–AA64 • Mail: U.S. Department of
grade standards. Copies of the proposed Transportation, Docket Operations,
revised standards are available at http:// Airworthiness Directives; Fokker M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
www.regulations.gov. After the 60-day Services B.V. Airplanes Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
comment period, AMS will move Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
forward in accordance with 7 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Administration (FAA), DOT. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
36.3(a)(1 through 3).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. (NPRM). Federal holidays.
Dated: August 8, 2018. For service information identified in
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new this NPRM, contact Fokker Services
Bruce Summers,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Fokker Services B.V. Model F28
Service. 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
airplanes. This proposed AD was Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280–
[FR Doc. 2018–17283 Filed 8–10–18; 8:45 am] prompted by reports that certain T- 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P unions with an integral filter in the technicalservices@fokker.com; internet
landing gear hydraulic control system http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may
disconnected from their housing and, in view this service information at the
some cases, migrated. This proposed AD
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FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
would require replacing certain T- South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
unions with an integral filter with T- information on the availability of this
unions without an integral filter. We are material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Examining the AD Docket
DATES: We must receive comments on You may examine the AD docket on
this proposed AD by September 27, the internet at http://
2018. www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Directive 2018–0076, dated April 6, SBF100–32–170, dated February 21,
0707; or in person at Docket Operations 2018 (referred to after this as the 2018. This service information describes
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness procedures for removal of certain T-
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct unions with an integral filter and
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the an unsafe condition for all Fokker installation of T-unions without an
regulatory evaluation, any comments Services B.V. Model F28 airplanes. The integral filter. These documents are
received, and other information. The MCAI states: distinct since they apply to different
street address for Docket Operations With [Fokker Service Bulletins] SBF100– airplane models in different
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 32–095 and SBF28–32–154, Fokker Services configurations. This service information
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be introduced the option of installing a T-union is reasonably available because the
available in the AD docket shortly after with an integral filter into the landing gear
hydraulic control system. On some F28 Mark interested parties have access to it
receipt.
0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes, the affected through their normal course of business
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
part was installed on the production line. or by the means identified in the
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Since introduction, occurrences were ADDRESSES section.
International Section, Transport reported where the T-union filter
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South disconnected from its housing, and in some FAA’s Determination
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; cases migrated. In one occurrence, the
telephone and fax 206–231–3226. migrated filter caused a flow reduction and This product has been approved by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inability to retract one of the main landing the aviation authority of another
gear (MLG) legs. country, and is approved for operation
Comments Invited This condition, if not corrected, could lead
in the United States. Pursuant to our
to flow reduction along the hydraulic circuit
We invite you to send any written and inability to completely extend one of the bilateral agreement with the State of
relevant data, views, or arguments about MLG legs, possibly resulting in damage to the Design Authority, we have been notified
this proposal. Send your comments to aeroplane during landing, and consequent of the unsafe condition described in the
an address listed under the ADDRESSES injury to occupants. MCAI and service information
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– To address this potential unsafe condition, referenced above. We are proposing this
2018–0707; Product Identifier 2018– Fokker Services issued the applicable SB
[Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–32–166; and AD because we evaluated all the
NM–067–AD’’ at the beginning of your relevant information and determined
comments. We specifically invite Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–170] to
provide instructions to replace the affected the unsafe condition described
comments on the overall regulatory, parts with improved parts. Fokker Services previously is likely to exist or develop
economic, environmental, and energy also cancelled the SBs that introduced the
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider on other products of the same type
affected parts.
all comments received by the closing design.
For the reason described above, this
date and may amend this NPRM [EASA] AD requires replacement of the Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
because of those comments. affected parts with T-unions without an
We will post all comments we integral filter. This [EASA] AD also prohibits This proposed AD would require
receive, without change, to http:// the installation of affected parts. accomplishing the actions specified in
www.regulations.gov, including any You may examine the MCAI in the the service information described
personal information you provide. We AD docket on the internet at http:// previously.
will also post a report summarizing each www.regulations.gov by searching for
substantive verbal contact we receive and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Costs of Compliance
about this NPRM. 0707. We estimate that this proposed AD
Discussion Related Service Information Under 1 affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
The European Aviation Safety Agency CFR Part 51 estimate the following costs to comply
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Fokker Services B.V. has issued with this proposed AD:
for the Member States of the European Service Bulletin SBF28–32–166, dated
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness February 21, 2018; and Service Bulletin
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 ........................................................................................ $1,038 $1,888 $7,552
Authority for This Rulemaking ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that This proposed AD is issued in
Title 49 of the United States Code section, Congress charges the FAA with accordance with authority delegated by
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the Executive Director, Aircraft
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, air commerce by prescribing regulations Certification Service, as authorized by
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
section 106, describes the authority of for practices, methods, and procedures FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the Administrator finds necessary for with that order, issuance of ADs is
Aviation Programs, describes in more safety in air commerce. This regulation normally a function of the Compliance
detail the scope of the Agency’s is within the scope of that authority and Airworthiness Division, but during
authority. because it addresses an unsafe condition this transition period, the Executive
We are issuing this rulemaking under that is likely to exist or develop on Director has delegated the authority to
the authority described in Subtitle VII, products identified in this rulemaking issue ADs applicable to transport
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: action.
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(k) Related Information biological weapons (CBW) program. Background
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Among the items subject to these CB The Bureau of Industry and Security
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA controls are spraying or fogging systems (BIS), Department of Commerce,
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0076, dated described in Export Control
April 6, 2018, for related information. This
maintains the Export Administration
Classification Number (ECCN) 2B352.i Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 730–
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the on the CCL. Through this notice, BIS is
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 774), including the Commerce Control
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– seeking public comments as part of a List (CCL) (Supplement No. 1 to part
2018–0707. review of the effectiveness of its 774 of the EAR). Through this notice,
(2) For more information about this AD, controls on these systems, and ‘‘parts’’ BIS is seeking public comments as part
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, and ‘‘components’’ therefor, to ensure of a review of the effectiveness of its
International Section, Transport Standards that the descriptions of these items on controls on spraying or fogging systems,
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des the CCL are clear, do not inadvertently and ‘‘parts’’ and ‘‘components’’ therefor,
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– control items in normal commercial use,
231–3226.
that are described in paragraph (i) of
(3) For service information identified in
accurately reflect CB-related Export Control Classification Number
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., technological capabilities and (ECCN) 2B352 on the CCL. The items
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, developments, and are consistent with controlled by ECCN 2B352.i are subject
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; the principal objective of the AG, which to chemical/biological (CB) controls on
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 is to ensure that exports of certain the CCL, because they are identified on
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ chemicals, biological agents, and dual- one of the common control lists
fokker.com; internet http:// use chemical and biological maintained by the Australia Group
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this manufacturing facilities and equipment, (AG), specifically, the AG ‘‘Control List
service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des do not contribute to the spread of of Dual-Use Biological Equipment and
Moines, WA. For information on the chemical and biological weapons Related Technology and Software.’’ The
availability of this material at the FAA, call (CBW). This notice also requests public AG is a multilateral forum consisting of
206–231–3195. comments on potential alternatives to 42 participating countries and the
the current controls in ECCN 2B352.i. European Union that maintain export
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on controls on specified chemicals,
August 5, 2018. DATES: Comments must be received by biological agents, and related equipment
Michael Kaszycki, BIS no later than October 12, 2018. and technology that could be used in a
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, ADDRESSES: Comments may be chemical or biological weapons
Aircraft Certification Service. submitted via the Federal eRulemaking program.
[FR Doc. 2018–17322 Filed 8–10–18; 8:45 am] Portal (http://www.regulations.gov). You Current EAR Controls on Spraying or
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P can find this notice by searching on its Fogging Systems
regulations.gov docket number, which is
BIS–2018–0013. Comments may also be Currently, ECCN 2B352.i controls
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE complete spraying or fogging systems,
submitted via email to
spray booms, and arrays of aerosol
publiccommments@bis.doc.gov or on
Bureau of Industry and Security generating units that are: (1) ‘‘specially
paper to Regulatory Policy Division,
designed’’ or modified for fitting to
Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S.
15 CFR part 774 aircraft, ‘‘lighter than air vehicles,’’ or
Department of Commerce, Room 2099B,
‘‘unmanned aerial vehicles’’ (‘‘UAVs’’);
[Docket No. 180227222–8222–01] 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and (2) capable of delivering, from a
NW, Washington, DC 20230. Please refer liquid suspension, an initial droplet
Commerce Control List: Request for to RIN 0694–XC042 in all comments
Comments Regarding Controls on volume median diameter (‘VMD’) of less
and in the subject line of email than 50 microns at a flow rate of greater
Certain Spraying or Fogging Systems comments. All comments (including
and ‘‘Parts’’ and ‘‘Components’’ than 2 liters per minute. This ECCN also
any personally identifying information) controls aerosol generating units that are
Therefor will be made available for public ‘‘specially designed’’ for fitting to the
AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and inspection and copying. aforementioned equipment.
Security, Commerce. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For The Technical Notes immediately
ACTION: Notice of inquiry. questions on the CB controls that apply following ECCN 2B352.i clarify the
to spraying or fogging systems described scope of these controls and provide
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and in ECCN 2B352.i, contact Richard P. guidance on how to evaluate certain
Security (BIS), Department of Duncan, Ph.D., Director, Chemical and characteristics (e.g., droplet size) to
Commerce, maintains the Export Biological Controls Division, Office of determine whether specific equipment
Administration Regulations, including Nonproliferation and Treaty is controlled under this ECCN.
the Commerce Control List (CCL). Compliance, Bureau of Industry and Technical Note 1 states that aerosol
Certain items identified on the CCL are Security, Telephone: (202) 482–3343, generating units, for purposes of the
controlled for chemical/biological (CB) Email: Richard.Duncan@bis.doc.gov. controls in ECCN 2B352.i, are devices
reasons, because they are identified on ‘‘specially designed’’ or modified for
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
For questions on the submission of
one of the common control lists comments in response to this notice of fitting to ‘‘aircraft’’ and include nozzles,
maintained by the Australia Group inquiry, contact Willard Fisher, rotary drum atomizers and similar
(AG), which is a multilateral forum of devices. Technical Note 2 clarifies the
Regulatory Policy Division, Office of
countries (plus the European Union) scope of ECCN 2B352 by indicating that
Exporter Services, Bureau of Industry
that maintain export controls on this ECCN does not control spraying or
and Security, U.S. Department of
specified chemicals, biological agents, fogging systems and ‘‘parts’’ and
Commerce, Phone: (202) 482–2440.
and related equipment and technology ‘‘components’’ therefor, as described in
that could be used in a chemical or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2B352.i, that are demonstrated not to be
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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 September 27, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 39918 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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