83 FR 46661 - Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York; Proposed Amendment to Marketing Order 929 and Referendum Order
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 179 (September 14, 2018)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 179 (September 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19834 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 179 (Friday, September 14, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 46661-46664] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19834] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 179 / Friday, September 14, 2018 / Proposed Rules [[Page 46661]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 929 [Doc. No. AMS-SC-18-0017; SC18-929-3 PR] Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York; Proposed Amendment to Marketing Order 929 and Referendum Order AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule and referendum order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rulemaking proposes an amendment to Marketing Order No. 929, which regulates the handling of cranberries grown in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York. The Cranberry Marketing Committee (Committee), recommended adding authority to accept contributions from domestic sources for research and development activities authorized under the marketing order and that would be free from any encumbrances as to their use by the donor. DATES: The referendum will be conducted from October 29, 2018 through November 19, 2018. The representative period for the referendum is September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. ADDRESSES: Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Geronimo Quinones, Marketing Specialist, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or email: [email protected]. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Richard Lower, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposal, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, proposes an amendment to regulations issued to carry out a marketing order as defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposal is issued under Marketing Order No. 929, as amended (7 CFR part 929), regulating the handling of cranberries grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York. Part 929 (referred to as the ``Order'') is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter referred to as the ``Act.'' Section 608c(17) of the Act and the applicable rules of practice and procedure governing the formulation of marketing agreements and orders (7 CFR part 900) authorizes amendment of the order through this informal rulemaking action. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this rule in conformance with Executive Orders 13563 and 13175. This action falls within a category of regulatory actions that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exempted from Executive Order 12866 review. Additionally, because this proposed rule does not meet the definition of a significant regulatory action, it does not trigger the requirements contained in Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the Executive Order of January 30, 2017, titled `Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs'[thinsp]'' (February 2, 2017). This proposal has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule is not intended to have retroactive effect. The Act provides that administrative proceedings must be exhausted before parties may file suit in court. Under section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any handler subject to an order may file with USDA a petition stating that the order, any provision of the order, or any obligation imposed in connection with the order is not in accordance with law and request a modification of the order or to be exempted therefrom. A handler is afforded the opportunity for a hearing on the petition. After the hearing, USDA would rule on the petition. The Act provides that the district court of the United States in any district in which the handler is an inhabitant, or has his or her principal place of business, has jurisdiction to review USDA's ruling on the petition, provided an action is filed no later than 20 days after the date of entry of the ruling. Section 1504 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) (Pub. L. 110-246) amended section 608c(17) of the Act, which in turn required the addition of supplemental rules of practice to 7 CFR part 900 (73 FR 49307; August 21, 2008). The amendment of section 8c(17) of the Act and additional supplemental rules of practice authorize the use of informal rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553) to amend Federal fruit, vegetable, and nut marketing agreements and orders. USDA may use informal rulemaking to amend marketing orders based on the nature and complexity of the proposed amendments, the potential regulatory and economic impacts on affected entities, and any other relevant matters. AMS has considered these factors and has determined that the amendment proposed is not unduly complex and the nature of the proposed amendment is appropriate for utilizing the informal rulemaking process to amend the Order. The proposed amendment was unanimously recommended by the Committee following deliberations at a public meeting held August 2017. The proposal would amend the Order by giving the Committee the authority to accept and expend voluntary contributions from domestic sources to fund research and development projects. All voluntary donations must be free from any restrictions on use by the donor, and the Committee would retain control over the use of all donated funds. [[Page 46662]] A proposed rule soliciting comments on the proposed amendment was issued on April 19, 2018, and published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2018 (83 FR 18460). One comment was received. AMS will conduct a producer and processor referendum to determine support for the proposed amendment. If appropriate, a final rule will then be issued to effectuate the amendment favored by producers and processors in the referendum. The Committee's proposed amendment would amend the Order by authorizing the Committee to receive and expend voluntary contributions from domestic sources for research and development activities. Proposal--Voluntary Contributions This proposal would add a new section, Sec. 929.43, Contributions, to the Order. If implemented, this section would authorize the Committee to accept voluntary financial contributions. Such contributions could only be accepted from domestic sources and must be free from any restrictions on their use by the donor. When received, the Committee would retain complete control of their use. The use of contributed funds would be limited to funding program activities authorized under Sec. 929.45, Research and development. Currently, program operations are solely financed through assessments collected from handlers regulated under the Order. Sources not subject to the Order have expressed an interest in supporting many of the research and development projects currently funded by the Order. However, without the ability to accept financial contributions, the Committee has had to decline these offers. This proposal would authorize the Committee to accept financial contributions. With the potential for additional funding, more research and development projects could be undertaken. For the reasons stated above, it is proposed that Sec. 929.43, Contributions, be added to authorize the Committee to accept voluntary financial contributions. Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has considered the economic impact of this action on small entities. Accordingly, AMS has prepared this final regulatory flexibility analysis. The purpose of the RFA is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of businesses subject to such actions in order that small businesses will not be unduly or disproportionately burdened. Marketing orders issued pursuant to the Act, and rules issued thereunder, are unique in that they are brought about through group action of essentially small entities acting on their own behalf. There are approximately 1,100 cranberry growers in the regulated area and approximately 65 cranberry handlers subject to regulation under the Order. Small agricultural producers are defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as those having annual receipts of less than $750,000, and small agricultural service firms are defined as those whose annual receipts are less than $7,500,000 (13 CFR 121.201). According to industry and Committee data, the average grower price for cranberries during the 2016-17 crop year was $23.50 per barrel, and total sales were around 9.5 million barrels. The value of cranberries that crop year totaled $223,250,000 ($23.50 per barrel multiplied by 9.5 million barrels). Taking the total value of production for cranberries and dividing it by the total number of cranberry growers (1,100) provides an average return per grower of $202,955. Based on USDA's Market News reports, the average free on board (f.o.b.) price for cranberries was around $30.00 per barrel. Multiplying the f.o.b. price by total utilization of 9.5 million barrels results in an estimated handler-level cranberry value of $285 million. Dividing this figure by the number of handlers (65) yields an estimated average annual handler receipt of $4.3 million, which is below the SBA threshold for small agricultural service firms. Therefore, the majority of growers and handlers of cranberries may be classified as small entities. The amendment proposed by the Committee would add a new section, Sec. 929.43, Contributions, to the Order. If implemented, this section would authorize the Committee to accept voluntary financial contributions. Such contributions could only be accepted from domestic sources and must be free from any encumbrances or restrictions on their use by the donor. When received, the Committee would retain complete control of their use. The use of contributed funds would be limited to funding program activities authorized under Sec. 929.45, Research and development. If the proposal is approved in referendum, there would be no direct financial effect on growers or handlers. This proposal would authorize the Committee to accept financial contributions. With the potential for additional funding, more research and promotional projects could be undertaken. Therefore, it is anticipated that both small and large producer and handler businesses would benefit from implementation of this proposal. Additionally, a past referendum concerning a similar action was supported by most eligible producers and processors. However, that referendum failed because the handlers that voted in the referendum did not represent the required minimum 50 percent of the total volume of cranberries processed during the representative period (82 FR 36991). Alternatives to this proposal, including making no changes at this time, were considered. However, the Committee believes it would be beneficial to authorize the acceptance of financial contributions from domestic sources which would help support research and promotional activities. Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Order's information collection requirements have been previously approved by OMB and assigned OMB No. 0581-0189, ``Generic Fruit Crops.'' No changes in those requirements as a result of this action would be necessary. Should any changes become necessary, they would be submitted to OMB for approval. As with all Federal marketing order programs, reports and forms are periodically reviewed to reduce information requirements and duplication by industry and public sector agencies. In addition, USDA has not identified any relevant Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this rule. AMS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. The Committee's meeting was widely publicized throughout the cranberry production area. All interested persons were invited to attend the meeting and encouraged to participate in Committee deliberations on all issues. The Committee meeting was public, and all entities, both large and small, were encouraged to express their views on this proposal. A proposed rule concerning this action was published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2018 (83 FR 18460). Copies of the proposed rule were mailed or sent via facsimile to all [[Page 46663]] Committee members and cranberry handlers. Finally, the rule was made available through the internet by USDA and the Office of the Federal Register. A 60-day comment period ending June 26, 2018, was provided to allow interested persons to respond to the proposal. One comment was received. The comment submitted was not related to this proposal, therefore, no changes have been made to the proposed amendment. A small business guide on complying with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop marketing agreements and orders may be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Richard Lower at his previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Findings and Conclusions The findings and conclusions and general findings and determinations included in the proposed rule set forth in the April 27, 2018, issue of the Federal Register are hereby approved and adopted. Marketing Order Annexed hereto and made a part hereof is the document entitled ``Order Amending the Order Regulating the Handling of cranberries grown in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York.'' This document has been decided upon as the detailed and appropriate means of effectuating the foregoing findings and conclusions. It is hereby ordered, that this entire rule be published in the Federal Register. Referendum Order It is hereby directed that a producer and processor referendum be conducted in accordance with the procedure for the conduct of referenda (7 CFR 900.400-900.407) to determine whether the annexed order amending the Order regulating the handling of cranberries grown in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York is approved by producers as well as by processors who have frozen or canned cranberries grown within the production area during the representative period. The representative period for the conduct of such referendum is hereby determined to be September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. The agents of the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct such referendum are designated to be Doris Jamieson and Christian D. Nissen, Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324- 3375, Fax: (863) 325-8793, or email: [email protected] or [email protected]. respectively. Order Amending the Order Regulating the Handling of Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York \1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ This order shall not become effective unless and until the requirements of Sec. 900.14 of the rules of practice and procedure governing proceedings to formulate marketing agreements and marketing orders have been met. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Findings and Determinations The findings hereinafter set forth are supplementary to the findings and determinations which were previously made in connection with the issuance of the marketing order; and all said previous findings and determinations are hereby ratified and affirmed, except insofar as such findings and determinations may be in conflict with the findings and determinations set forth herein. 1. The Order, as amended, and as hereby proposed to be further amended, and all of the terms and conditions thereof, would tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act; 2. The Order, as amended, and as hereby proposed to be further amended, regulates the handling of cranberries grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York in the same manner as, and are applicable only to, persons in the respective classes of commercial and industrial activity specified in the Order; 3. The Order, as amended, and as hereby proposed to be further amended, is limited in application to the smallest regional production area which is practicable, consistent with carrying out the declared policy of the Act, and the issuance of several orders applicable to subdivisions of the production area would not effectively carry out the declared policy of the Act; 4. The Order, as amended, and as hereby proposed to be further amended, prescribe, insofar as practicable, such different terms applicable to different parts of the production area as are necessary to give due recognition to the differences in the production and marketing of cranberries produced in the production area; and 5. All handling of cranberries produced in the production area as defined in the Order is in the current of interstate or foreign commerce or directly burdens, obstructs, or affects such commerce. Order Relative to Handling It is therefore ordered, that on and after the effective date hereof, all handling of cranberries grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York shall be in conformity to, and in compliance with, the terms and conditions of the said order as hereby proposed to be amended as follows: The provisions of the proposed marketing order amending the Order contained in the proposed rule issued by the Administrator on April 19, 2018, and published in the Federal Register (83 FR 18460) on April 27, 2018, will be and are the terms and provisions of this order amending the Order and are set forth in full herein. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 929 Cranberries, Marketing agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: September 7, 2018. Bruce Summers, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, AMS proposes to amend 7 CFR part 929 as follows: PART 929--CRANBERRIES GROWN IN THE STATES OF MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW JERSEY, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND LONG ISLAND IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK 0 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 929 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674. 0 2. Add Sec. 929.43 to read as follows: Sec. 929.43 Contributions. The Committee may accept voluntary contributions to pay expenses incurred pursuant to Sec. 929.45, Research and development. Such contributions may only be accepted if they are sourced from domestic contributors and are free from any encumbrances or restrictions on their use by the donor. The [[Page 46664]] Cranberry Marketing Committee shall retain complete control of their use. [FR Doc. 2018-19834 Filed 9-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 The Act provides that administrative
contains notices to the public of the proposed Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0237, proceedings must be exhausted before
issuance of rules and regulations. The Washington, DC 20250–0237; parties may file suit in court. Under
purpose of these notices is to give interested Telephone: (202) 720–2491, Fax: (202) section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any
persons an opportunity to participate in the 720–8938, or email: handler subject to an order may file
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
Geronimo.Quinones@ams.usda.gov. with USDA a petition stating that the
Small businesses may request order, any provision of the order, or any
information on complying with this obligation imposed in connection with
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE regulation by contacting Richard Lower, the order is not in accordance with law
Marketing Order and Agreement and request a modification of the order
Agricultural Marketing Service Division, Specialty Crops Program, or to be exempted therefrom. A handler
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence is afforded the opportunity for a hearing
7 CFR Part 929 Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, on the petition. After the hearing, USDA
DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– would rule on the petition. The Act
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–18–0017; SC18–929–3
PR] 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or email: provides that the district court of the
Richard.Lower@ams.usda.gov. United States in any district in which
Cranberries Grown in the States of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This the handler is an inhabitant, or has his
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, proposal, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, or her principal place of business, has
Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, proposes an amendment to regulations jurisdiction to review USDA’s ruling on
Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, issued to carry out a marketing order as the petition, provided an action is filed
Washington, and Long Island in the defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposal no later than 20 days after the date of
State of New York; Proposed is issued under Marketing Order No. entry of the ruling.
Amendment to Marketing Order 929 929, as amended (7 CFR part 929), Section 1504 of the Food,
and Referendum Order regulating the handling of cranberries Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
grown in the States of Massachusetts, (2008 Farm Bill) (Pub. L. 110–246)
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
USDA. amended section 608c(17) of the Act,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, which in turn required the addition of
ACTION: Proposed rule and referendum Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in supplemental rules of practice to 7 CFR
order. the State of New York. Part 929 (referred part 900 (73 FR 49307; August 21,
SUMMARY: This rulemaking proposes an to as the ‘‘Order’’) is effective under the 2008). The amendment of section 8c(17)
amendment to Marketing Order No. 929, Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of the Act and additional supplemental
which regulates the handling of of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), rules of practice authorize the use of
cranberries grown in the states of hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’ informal rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553) to
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Section 608c(17) of the Act and the amend Federal fruit, vegetable, and nut
Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, applicable rules of practice and marketing agreements and orders. USDA
Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, procedure governing the formulation of may use informal rulemaking to amend
Washington, and Long Island in the marketing agreements and orders (7 CFR marketing orders based on the nature
State of New York. The Cranberry part 900) authorizes amendment of the and complexity of the proposed
Marketing Committee (Committee), order through this informal rulemaking amendments, the potential regulatory
recommended adding authority to action. and economic impacts on affected
The Department of Agriculture entities, and any other relevant matters.
accept contributions from domestic
(USDA) is issuing this rule in
sources for research and development AMS has considered these factors and
conformance with Executive Orders
activities authorized under the has determined that the amendment
13563 and 13175. This action falls
marketing order and that would be free proposed is not unduly complex and the
within a category of regulatory actions
from any encumbrances as to their use nature of the proposed amendment is
that the Office of Management and
by the donor. appropriate for utilizing the informal
Budget (OMB) exempted from Executive
DATES: The referendum will be Order 12866 review. Additionally, rulemaking process to amend the Order.
conducted from October 29, 2018 because this proposed rule does not The proposed amendment was
through November 19, 2018. The meet the definition of a significant unanimously recommended by the
representative period for the referendum regulatory action, it does not trigger the Committee following deliberations at a
is September 1, 2016 through August 31, requirements contained in Executive public meeting held August 2017. The
2017. Order 13771. See OMB’s Memorandum proposal would amend the Order by
ADDRESSES: Marketing Order and titled ‘‘Interim Guidance Implementing giving the Committee the authority to
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Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Section 2 of the Executive Order of accept and expend voluntary
Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 January 30, 2017, titled ‘Reducing contributions from domestic sources to
Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Regulation and Controlling Regulatory fund research and development
Washington, DC 20250–0237. Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017). projects. All voluntary donations must
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This proposal has been reviewed be free from any restrictions on use by
Geronimo Quinones, Marketing under Executive Order 12988, Civil the donor, and the Committee would
Specialist, Marketing Order and Justice Reform. This rule is not intended retain control over the use of all donated
Agreement Division, Specialty Crops to have retroactive effect. funds.
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retain complete control of their use. website: www.myaerospace.com; email: and replacing it with a part eligible for
[FR Doc. 2018–19834 Filed 9–13–18; 8:45 am] engine.reliability@honeywell.com. You installation. AD 2017–20–01 resulted
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may view this service information at the from two fan disks found with surface
FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards rollovers in the dovetail slot area. We
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, issued AD 2017–20–01 to address the
Burlington, MA, 01803. For information unsafe condition on these products.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
on the availability of this material at the
Actions Since AD 2017–20–01 Was
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call (781) 238–7759.
Issued
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You may examine the AD docket on determined that Honeywell TFE731–
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0719; Product the internet at http:// 20R, –20AR, –20BR, and TFE731–40R,
Identifier 2016–NE–24–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for –40AR, and –40BR turbofan engine
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– models listed in Honeywell SB TFE731–
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0719; or in person at Docket Operations 72–5256, Revision 0, dated October 7,
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 2016, were omitted from the
International Inc. Turbofan Engines through Friday, except Federal holidays. applicability of AD 2017–20–01. We
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the also determined that the Honeywell
AGENCY: Federal Aviation regulatory evaluation, any comments TFE731–20 turbofan engine model was
Administration (FAA), DOT. received, and other information. The never produced and should be removed
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking street address for Docket Operations from the applicability; and that affected
(NPRM). (phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above. fan disks, P/N 3060267–2, should be
Comments will be available in the AD prohibited from installation unless they
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede docket shortly after receipt. have ‘‘T43374’’ marked adjacent to the
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–20– engine P/N or S/N. This proposed AD
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
01, which applies to certain Honeywell would add Honeywell TFE731–20R,
Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
International Inc. (Honeywell) TFE731– –20AR, –20BR, and TFE731–40R,
Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960
20 and TFE731–40 turbofan engines. AD –40AR, and –40BR turbofan engine
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA,
2017–20–01 requires removing the models to the applicability, remove the
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax:
affected fan disk and replacing it with Honeywell TFE731–20 turbofan engine
562–627–5210; email: joseph.costa@
a fan disk eligible for installation. Since from the applicability, and prohibit
faa.gov.
we issued AD 2017–20–01, we installation of affected fan disks.
determined that some turbofan engine SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
models were omitted from the Related Service Information Under 1
Comments Invited CFR Part 51
applicability of AD 2017–20–01. This
proposed AD would add these turbofan We invite you to send any written We reviewed Honeywell SB TFE731–
engine models to the applicability, relevant data, views, or arguments about 72–5256, Revision 0, dated October 7,
remove the Honeywell TFE731–20 this proposed AD. Send your comments 2016. The SB identifies affected fan
turbofan engine from the applicability, to an address listed under the disks by S/N and describes procedures
and prohibit installation of affected fan ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. for removing, inspecting, and replacing
disks. We are proposing this AD to FAA–2018–0719; Product Identifier the affected fan disks. This service
address the unsafe condition on these 2016–NE–24–AD’’ at the beginning of information is reasonably available
products. your comments. We specifically invite because the interested parties have
comments on the overall regulatory, access to it through their normal course
DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
this proposed AD by October 29, 2018. of business or by the means identified
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider in the ADDRESSES section.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing
using the procedures found in 14 CFR date and may amend this NPRM FAA’s Determination
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following because of those comments. We are proposing this AD because we
methods: We will post all comments we evaluated all the relevant information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// and determined the unsafe condition
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any described previously is likely to exist or
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We develop in other products of the same
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each type design.
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. Proposed AD Requirements
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room This proposed AD would retain
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Discussion certain requirements of AD 2017–20–01.
Washington, DC, 20590. We issued AD 2017–20–01, This proposed AD would add
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Amendment 39–19058 (82 FR 45173, Honeywell TFE731–20R, –20AR, –20BR,
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except 01’’), for certain Honeywell TFE731–20 turbofan engines with fan disk, P/N
Federal holidays. and TFE731–40 turbofan engines with 3060287–2, and a S/N listed in Table 9
For service information identified in fan disk part number, (P/N) 3060287–2, of Honeywell SB TFE731–72–5256,
this NPRM, contact Honeywell and a serial number (S/N) listed in Revision 0, dated October 7, 2016. This
International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, Table 9 of Honeywell Service Bulletin proposed AD would also remove the
Phoenix, AZ, 85034–2802; phone: 800– (SB) TFE731–72–5256, Revision 0, Honeywell TFE731–20 turbofan engine
601–3099 (Toll Free U.S.A./Canada); dated October 7, 2016. AD 2017–20–01 from the applicability and prohibit
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| Action | Proposed rule and referendum order. | |
| Dates | The referendum will be conducted from October 29, 2018 through November 19, 2018. The representative period for the referendum is September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. | |
| Contact | Geronimo Quinones, Marketing Specialist, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 46661 | |
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