83 FR 40161 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 157 (August 14, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 157 (August 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-17405 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 14, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 40161-40164] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17405] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0538; Product Identifier 2012-NE-47-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-03- 02, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines. AD 2017-03-02 requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections (UIs) of the affected low- pressure (LP) compressor blades. Since we issued AD 2017-03-02, RR issued revised service information to reduce the inspection threshold for UIs of the affected blades. This proposed AD would retain the UIs in AD 2017-03-02 while reducing the inspection threshold. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 28, 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 Rolls- Royce plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332- 242424; fax: 011-44-1332-249936, or email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. 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- 0538; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the [[Page 40162]] ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0538; Product Identifier 2012-NE-47-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 proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2017-03-02, Amendment 39-18793 (82 FR 10701, February 15, 2017), (``AD 2017-03-02''), for certain RR RB211 Trent 768-60, 772- 60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines with LP compressor blade, part number (P/N) FK23411, FK25441, FK25968, FW11901, FW15393, FW23643, FW23741, FW23744, KH23403, or KH23404, installed. AD 2017-03-02 requires the UIs of the affected LP compressor blades. AD 2017-03-02 resulted from revised service information to reduce the inspection threshold of the UI for the LP compressor blades. We issued AD 2017-03-02 to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Actions Since AD 2017-03-02 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-03-02, further analysis determined that the initial and repetitive inspection threshold described in Revision 3 of Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72- AH465 must be further reduced from 2,400 cycles to 1,200 cycles. Therefore, RR issued Revision 4 of Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, dated October 3, 2017. Also, since we issued AD 2017-03-02, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued AD 2017-0241, dated December 6, 2017, which requires ultrasonic inspection of each affected LP compressor blade within the compliance time specified in Section 1.D. of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Rolls-Royce Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 4, dated October 3, 2017. The Alert NMSB describes procedures for performing initial and repetitive UI of the LP compressor blades. 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. Other Related Service Information We also reviewed the following service information: RR NMSB RB.211- 72-G702, dated May 23, 2011; RR NMSB RB.211-72-G872, Revision 2, dated March 8, 2013, or earlier revisions; RR NMSB RB.211-72-H311, dated March 8, 2013; RR Engine Manual E-Trent-1RR, Task 72-31-11-200-806; or Airbus A330 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Tasks 72-31-41-270-801 or 72-31-41-270-802. These service documents describe the inspection procedures for the UI of the Trent 700 LP compressor blades. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2017-03-02. This proposed AD would reduce the inspection threshold for UI of the LP compressor blades from 2,400 cycles to 1,200 cycles. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Differences Between the Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The compliance time of this proposed AD differs from EASA AD 2017- 0241 in that, for blades with 2,400 cycles since new or cycles since last inspection on the effective date of this AD, this AD requires inspection within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. EASA AD 2017-0241 specifies that all blades must be inspected before accumulating 2,400 cycles. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 56 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 44 work-hours x $85 per $0 $3,740 $209,440 hour = $3,740. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This proposed AD provides updated labor cost for completing the UI of the LP compressor blades as a correction to AD 2017-03-02. 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 engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the [[Page 40163]] national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2017-03-02, Amendment 39-18793 (82 FR 10701, February 15, 2017), and adding the following new AD: Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA-2018-0538; Product Identifier 2012- NE-47-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 28, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-03-02, Amendment 39-18793 (82 FR 10701, February 15, 2017). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772- 60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines with low-pressure (LP) compressor blade, part number (P/N) FK23411, FK25441, FK25968, FW11901, FW15393, FW23643, FW23741, FW23744, KH23403, or KH23404, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by LP compressor blade partial airfoil release events that occurred in-service on RR Trent 700 engines. While released sections were contained in each case, projection of secondary debris and effects could present a potential hazard. We are issuing this AD to prevent LP compressor blade airfoil separation. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in damage to the engine and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) After the effective date of this AD, perform an ultrasonic inspection (UI) of each LP compressor blade within the compliance time specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 cycles since last inspection (CSLI). (2) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3, excluding subparagraphs 3.C.(2)(b), 3.D.(2), and 3.G.(1), of RR Alert Non- Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 4, dated October 3, 2017, to perform the inspections required by this AD. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP14AU18.001 (3) If an LP compressor blade fails the inspection required by this AD, replace the blade with a part eligible for installation, prior to return to service. (h) Parts Installation After the effective date of this AD, LP compressor blade, P/N FK23411, FK25441, FK25968, FW11901, FW15393, FW23643, FW23741, FW23744, KH23403, or KH23404, is eligible for installation if the LP compressor blade has not exceeded 1,200 CSN or CSLI. (i) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the UIs required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if you performed the UIs before the effective date of this AD using the following service information: RR NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 3, dated April 27, 2017, or earlier revisions; RR NMSB RB.211-72-G702, dated May 23, 2011; RR NMSB RB.211-72-G872, Revision 2, dated March 8, 2013, or earlier revisions; RR NMSB RB.211-72- H311, dated March 8, 2013; RR Engine Manual E-Trent-1RR, Task 72-31- 11-200-806; or Airbus A330 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Tasks 72-31-41-270-801 or 72-31-41-270-802. [[Page 40164]] (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (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. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011- 44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-249936, or email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 9, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-17405 Filed 8-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 737– labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC in AD 2017–03–02 while reducing the
53A1368. requirement is removed from that step or inspection threshold. We are proposing
substep. An AMOC is required for any this AD to address the unsafe condition
(h) Exceptions to Service Information deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Specifications and identified figures.
on these products.
(1) For purposes of determining (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be DATES: We must receive comments on
compliance with the requirements of this AD: deviated from using accepted methods in this proposed AD by September 28,
Where ASB 737–53A1368 uses the phrase accordance with the operator’s maintenance 2018.
‘‘the original issue date of this service or inspection program without obtaining
bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
effective date of this AD.’’ including substeps and identified figures, can using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(2) Where ASB 737–53A1368 specifies still be done as specified, and the airplane 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
contacting Boeing: This AD requires repair can be put back in an airworthy condition. methods:
before further flight using a method approved • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
in accordance with the procedures specified (k) Related Information
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
in paragraph (j) of this AD. (1) For more information about this AD, instructions for submitting comments.
contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(i) Optional Terminating Action for
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, • Mail: U.S. Department of
Repetitive Inspections
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
(1) Accomplishment of the repair in 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3527; email: Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
accordance with PART 4 of the alan.pohl@faa.gov. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 737– (2) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
53A1368 terminates the repetitive this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Washington, DC 20590.
inspections specified in PART 2 of ASB 737– Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
53A1368 on the side of the airplane on which Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., address above between 9 a.m. and 5
the repair was done, as required by paragraph MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(g) of this AD. telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
(2) Accomplishment of the preventive
Federal holidays.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this For service information identified in
modification in accordance with PART 5 of referenced service information at the FAA,
the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South this NPRM, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
737–53A1368 terminates the repetitive 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ;
inspections specified in PART 2 or PART 6, on the availability of this material at the phone: 011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–
as applicable, of ASB 737–53A1368 on the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 44–1332–249936, or email: http://
side of the airplane on which the preventive www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_
modification was done, as required by Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 5, 2018. team.jsp. You may view this service
paragraph (g) of this AD.
Michael Kaszycki, information at the FAA, Engine and
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
(AMOCs) District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, For information on the availability of
[FR Doc. 2018–17323 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am]
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures 7759.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Examining the AD Docket
principal inspector or local Flight Standards DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
You may examine the AD docket on
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http://
certification office, send it to the attention of www.regulations.gov by searching for
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- 0538; or in person at Docket Operations
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0538; Product between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Identifier 2012–NE–47–AD] through Friday, except Federal holidays.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, RIN 2120–AA64 The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager mandatory continuing airworthiness
of the local flight standards district office/ Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
certificate holding district office.
information (MCAI), the regulatory
plc Turbofan Engines evaluation, any comments received, and
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair, AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The address for
modification, or alteration required by this Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
AD if it is approved by the Boeing 5527) is listed above. Comments will be
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Commercial Airplanes Organization available in the AD docket shortly after
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has (NPRM).
receipt.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Branch, to make those findings. To be
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
approved, the repair method, modification Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–03– Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer,
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet 02, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
the certification basis of the airplane, and the plc (RR) RB211 Trent 768–60, 772–60, Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
approval must specifically refer to this AD. and 772B–60 turbofan engines. AD 781–238–7088; fax: 781–238–7199;
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(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of 2017–03–02 requires initial and email: kevin.m.clark@faa.gov.
this AD: For service information that repetitive ultrasonic inspections (UIs) of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the the affected low-pressure (LP)
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) Comments Invited
of this AD apply.
compressor blades. Since we issued AD
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including 2017–03–02, RR issued revised service We invite you to send any written
substeps under an RC step and any figures information to reduce the inspection relevant data, views, or arguments about
identified in an RC step, must be done to threshold for UIs of the affected blades. this proposed AD. Send your comments
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is This proposed AD would retain the UIs to an address listed under the
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance anchorages. This proposed rule would Section 101a(22) of the Water Resources
(AMOCs) ensure that Coast Guard regulations are Development Act of 1999 (Pub. L. 106–
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has consistent with the U.S. Army Corps of 53, 113 Stat 269 (1999)) authorized
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, Engineers Baltimore District Port of widening of the Dundalk and Seagirt
if requested using the procedures found in 14 Baltimore Anchorages and Channels Marine Terminal channels. Widening of
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, civil works project that widened the the Seagirt Marine Terminal channel
send your request to your principal inspector channel, and provide a higher degree of occurred in 2015. This dredging
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
safety to persons, property and the widened the limits of existing
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office, environment by accurately depicting the navigation channels which are used to
send it to the attention of the person anchorage locations. The proposed access key Maryland Port
identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You changes to the regulated uses of the Administration marine terminals
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ anchorages would support current and located immediately adjacent to the
faa.gov. future port activity related to the safety Baltimore Harbor, Maryland anchorage
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, of post-Panamax commercial cargo grounds, and put the existing anchorage
notify your appropriate principal inspector, vessels, and would remove vessel grounds in the way of the newly
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager security provisions that currently exist expanded navigation channels. To
of the local Flight Standards District Office/ addresses these changes, Sector
Certificate Holding District Office.
in these Baltimore Harbor regulations.
We invite your comments on this Maryland-National Capital Region,
(k) Related Information proposed rulemaking. Baltimore, Maryland, worked in
(1) For more information about this AD, DATES: Comments and related material coordination with the Port of Baltimore
contact Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, must be received by the Coast Guard on Harbor Safety and Coordination
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, or before November 13, 2018. Committee to develop proposed
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– revisions to the affected anchorage
7088; fax: 781–238–7199; email: ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
boundaries and associated regulations.
kevin.m.clark@faa.gov. identified by docket number USCG– The purpose of this rulemaking is to
(2) For service information identified in 2017–0181 using the Federal reduce navigational safety risk and
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box eRulemaking Portal at http:// support port efficiency in Baltimore
31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011– www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public
44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936,
Harbor. This proposed rule would
Participation and Request for designate a new general anchorage
or email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/ Comments’’ portion of the
contact/civil_team.jsp. You may view this ground developed from an existing
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for anchorage ground that is located outside
referenced service information at the FAA,
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
further instructions on submitting of the established navigation channel in
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For comments. order to align with the existing U.S.
information on the availability of this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. you have questions about this proposed District Port of Baltimore Anchorages
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ronald L. and Channels civil works project. The
August 9, 2018. Houck, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Baltimore Harbor anchorage grounds are
Robert J. Ganley, Maryland-National Capital Region, typically used by deep draft commercial
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Waterways Management Division, Coast cargo vessels. In order to maximize the
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. Guard; telephone (410) 576–2674, email availability and use of these important
[FR Doc. 2018–17405 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. anchorages, this proposed rule would
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vessels may remain in these anchorages.
I. Table of Abbreviations This proposed rule would reduce the
CFR Code of Federal Regulations duration a vessel may remain within
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Anchorage No. 3 Lower (proposed to be
DHS Department of Homeland Security
SECURITY E.O. Executive order changed to Anchorage No. 3A) and
FR Federal Register Anchorage No. 4, from 72 hours to 24
Coast Guard NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking hours. Lastly, due to similar provisions
Pub. L. Public Law within the Maritime Transportation
33 CFR Part 110 § Section
Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) (Pub. L.
U.S.C. United States Code
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0181] 107–295) and federal regulations (33
RIN 1625–AA01 II. Background, Purpose, and Legal CFR part 104, and 46 CFR chapter 1,
Basis subchapters N and O), the vessel
Anchorage Grounds; Baltimore security requirements in § 110.158(d)
Anchorage regulation duties and are now redundant and would be
Harbor, Baltimore, MD
powers were transferred to the Coast removed as part of this proposed rule.
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Guard in 1967 (32 FR 17726, Dec. 12, The legal basis for this rule is: 33
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 1967). On December 12, 1968, the Fifth U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2071; 33
Coast Guard District published a final CFR 1.05–1; and Department of
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to rule in the Federal Register (33 FR Homeland Security Delegation No.
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amend its Baltimore Harbor anchorage 18438) establishing an anchorage area in 0170.1, which collectively authorize the
grounds regulation. The proposed Baltimore Harbor, Maryland. The Coast Guard to define anchorage
changes would reduce the size of three anchorage grounds at Baltimore, grounds.
general anchorages, establish one new Maryland are described in 33 CFR
general anchorage, rename two existing 110.158. These anchorage grounds are III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
general anchorages, and change the involved in a federal navigation project The Coast Guard proposes to amend
duration a vessel may remain within an under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army the Baltimore Harbor, Maryland
anchorage for two existing general Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. anchorage grounds as described in 33
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| Contact | Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 40161 | |
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