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FR Doc. 95-28546 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200 and -200C Airplanes Equipped With dB Partners Hush Kits Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5730NM

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57840-57842]
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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 22, 1995 / 
Proposed Rules

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 95-NM-155-AD]

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200 and -200C 
Airplanes Equipped With dB Partners Hush Kits Installed in Accordance 
With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5730NM

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This document proposes the supersedure of an existing 
airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-
200 and -200C airplanes, that currently requires installation of fail-
safe straps onto the engine inlet attach ring of the nose cowl. This 
action would require repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the 
attach ring of the nose cowl, and replacement of cracked attach rings. 
Replacement with a certain attach ring, if accomplished, would 
terminate the requirement to inspect the attach ring repetitively. This 
proposal is prompted by the development of an improved attach ring. The 
actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent cracking 
of the attach ring of the nose cowl, which could result in separation 
of the nose cowl from the engine following failure of a turbine blade.

DATES: Comments must be received by December 22, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, ANM-103, 
Attention: Rules Docket No. 95-NM-155-AD, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington 98055-4056. Comments may be inspected at this location 
between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    The service information referenced in the proposed rule may be 
obtained from The Nordam Group, 624 East 4th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 
74120. This information may be examined at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; telephone (206) 227-2779; fax 
(206) 227-1181.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to participate in the making of the 
proposed rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as 
they may desire. Communications shall identify the Rules Docket number 
and be submitted in triplicate to the address specified above. All 
communications received on or before the closing date for comments, 
specified above, will be considered before taking action on the 
proposed rule. The proposals contained in this notice may be changed in 
light of the comments received.
    Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed rule. All 
comments submitted will be available, both before and after the closing 
date for comments, in the Rules Docket for examination by interested 
persons. A report summarizing each FAA-public contact concerned with 
the substance of this proposal will be filed in the Rules Docket.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
submitted in response to this notice must submit a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to Docket Number 95-NM-155-AD.'' The postcard will be date stamped and 
returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    Any person may obtain a copy of this NPRM by submitting a request 
to the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, ANM-103, Attention: Rules 
Docket No. 95-NM-155-AD, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 
98055-4056.

Discussion

    On April 5, 1995, the FAA issued AD 95-08-08, amendment 39-9197 (60 
FR 19157, April 17, 1995), applicable to certain Boeing 737-200 and -
200C airplanes, to require installation of fail-safe straps onto the 
attach ring of the nose cowl. The part number of the subject attach 
ring on the affected airplanes is part number (P/N) 65ND-54301-1. That 
AD action was prompted by reports of failure of reworked turbine 
blades, and subsequent failure of the engine inlet attach ring. The 
requirements of that AD are intended to prevent separation of the nose 
cowl from the engine following turbine blade failure.
    In the preamble to AD 95-08-08, the FAA indicated that the actions 
required by that AD were considered ``interim action'' and that further 
rulemaking action was being considered. The FAA now has determined that 
further rulemaking action is indeed necessary, and this proposed AD 
follows from that determination.

Explanation of New Data

    Nordam, the manufacturer of these nose cowls, has recently 
developed an attach ring having P/N 65ND-54301-5, which is made of 
forging material that is stronger and more impact resistant than the 
attach ring having P/N 65ND-54301-1. Installation of this improved 
attach ring eliminates the need for the installation of fail-safe 
straps (as is required by AD 95-08-08).
    While the FAA considers that the improved attached ring will 
positively address the unsafe condition addressed by the existing AD, 
the FAA has a high degree of assurance that cracking of the attach ring 
having P/N 65ND-54301-1 will be detected prior to the nose cowl 
separating from the engine, provided visual inspections of the attach 
ring are performed following each incident of turbine blade failure. 
Operators using repetitive detailed visual inspection techniques should 
be able to detect cracking easily on that attach ring, which is easily 
accessible.

Explanation of Service Information

    The FAA has reviewed and approved Nordham Service Bulletin 71-04, 
Revision 1, dated June 16, 1995, which describes procedures for 
replacing the attach ring, P/N 65ND-54301-1, of the 

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nose cowl with the improved attach ring, P/N 65ND-54301-5.
    The FAA also has reviewed and approved Nordham Service Bulletin 71-
03, Revision 1, dated June 16, 1995, which describes procedures for 
installing fail-safe straps onto the attach ring, part number (P/N) 
65ND-54301-1, of the nose cowl. The originally issued version of this 
service bulletin was referenced in AD 95-08-08 as the appropriate 
source of service information. Revision 1 is essentially identical to 
the originally issued version, but includes references to optional 
part-numbered items.

Explanation of the Proposed AD

    Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to 
exist or develop on other products of this same type design, the 
proposed AD would supersede AD 95-08-08.
    Paragraph (a) of the proposal would continue to require 
installation of eight fail-safe straps onto the attach ring, P/N 65ND-
54301-1, of the nose cowl in accordance with Nordam Service Bulletin SB 
71-03. This is the same requirement that was contained in AD 95-08-08. 
Revision 1 of the service bulletin is included as an additional source 
of appropriate service information.
    Paragraph (b) of the proposal would require operators to perform a 
detailed visual inspection to detect cracking of the attach ring of the 
nose cowl, prior to further flight after each incident of turbine blade 
failure. If any cracked attached ring is detected, it would be required 
to be replaced with an attach ring having either P/N 65ND-54301-1 or 
65ND-54301-5. Should an operator elect to replace a cracked attached 
ring with an attach ring having P/N 65ND-54301-1, that replacment would 
be required to be accomplished in accordance with Supplemental Type 
Certification (STC) SA5730NM. Should an operator elect to replace the 
cracked attached ring with an attach ring having P/N 65ND-54301-5, that 
replacement would be required to be accomplished in accrodance with 
Nordam Service Bulletin SB 71-03.
    Paragraph (c) of the proposal provides operators the opportunity to 
terminate the repetitive inspections by installing an attach ring 
having P/N 65ND-54301-5. For the reason discussed previously, the FAA 
is not proposing to mandate this installation, but provides it an an 
optional terminating action for the proposed inspection requirements of 
the AD.

Economic Impact

    There are approximately 46 Model 737 series airplanes of the 
affected design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 1 
airplane of U.S. registry would be affected by this proposed AD.
    The replacement action that is currently required by AD 95-08-08 
takes approximately 8 work hours per airplane to accomplish, at an 
average labor rate of $60 per work hour. Required parts will be 
provided at no cost to the operator. Based on these figures, the cost 
impact of the currently required actions on the sole U.S. operator is 
estimated to be $480 per airplane.
    The inspection that is proposed in this AD action would take 
approximately 10 work hour per airplane to accomplish, at an average 
labor rate of $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost 
impact of the proposed requirements of this AD on the sole U.S. 
operator is estimated to be $600 per airplane per inspection cycle.
    The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions 
that no affected operator has yet accomplished any of the current or 
proposed requirements of this AD action, and that no operator would 
accomplish those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations proposed herein would not have substantial direct 
effects 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. Therefore, in 
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this 
proposal would not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant 
the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that 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); 
and (3) if promulgated, 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. A copy of the draft 
regulatory evaluation prepared for this action is contained in the 
Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained by contacting the Rules 
Docket at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 
part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as 
follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 USC 106(g), 40101, 40113, 44701.

Sec. 39.13  [Amended]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing amendment 39-9197 (60 FR 
19157, April 17, 1995), and by adding a new airworthiness directive 
(AD), to read as follows:

Boeing: Docket 95-NM-155-AD. Supersedes AD 95-08-08, Amendment 39-
9197.

    Applicability: Model 737-200 and -200C airplanes equipped with 
dB Partners Hush Kit having attach ring, part number 65ND-54301-1, 
installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) 
SA5730NM, certificated in any category.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the 
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, 
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of 
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must use the authority 
provided in paragraph (e) of this AD to request approval from the 
FAA. This approval may address either no action, if the current 
configuration eliminates the unsafe condition; or different actions 
necessary to address the unsafe condition described in this AD. Such 
a request should include an assessment of the effect of the changed 
configuration on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD. In no 
case does the presence of any modification, alteration, or repair 
remove any airplane from the applicability of this AD.

    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To prevent separation of the nose cowl from the engine following 
turbine blade failure, accomplish the following:
    (a) Within 30 days after May 2, 1995 (the effective date of AD 
95-08-08, amendment 39-9197), install fail-safe straps onto the 
attach ring, part number (P/N) 65ND-54301-1, of the nose cowl in 
accordance with Nordam Service Bulletin SB 71-03, dated March 17, 
1995, or Revision 1, dated June 16, 1995.
    (b) As of the effective date of this AD: Prior to further flight 
following each incident of turbine blade failure, perform a detailed 
visual inspection to detect cracking of the 

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attach ring of the nose cowl. Fail-safe straps must be removed to 
perform this inspection.
    (1) If no cracking is detected, prior to further flight, 
reinstall the fail-safe straps in accordance with Nordam Service 
Bulletin 71-03, dated March 17, 1995, or Revision 1 dated June 16, 
1995.
    (2) If any cracking is detected, prior to further flight, 
accomplish the requirements of either paragraph (b)(2)(i) or 
(b)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Replace the cracked attach ring with an attach ring having 
P/N 65ND-54301-1 in accordance with STC SA5730NM, and reinstall the 
fail-safe strap in accordance with Nordam Service Bulletin SB 71-03, 
dated March 17, 1995, or Revision 1, dated June 16, 1995. Repeat the 
visual inspection of the attach ring prior to further flight 
following each incident of turbine blade failure. Or
    (ii) Replace the cracked attach ring with an attach ring having 
P/N 65ND-54301-5 in accordance with Nordam Service Bulletin 71-04, 
Revision 1, dated June 16, 1995. After this replacement is 
accomplished, the inspections required by this paragraph may be 
terminated.
    (c) Installation of an attach ring having P/N 65ND-54301-5 
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections 
required by paragraph (b) of this AD.
    (d) As of May 2, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95-08-08), fail-
safe straps must be installed onto the attach ring, P/N 65ND-54301-
1, of the nose cowl in accordance with Nordam Service Bulletin SB 
71-03, dated March 17, 1995, or Revision 1, dated June 16, 1995, 
prior to installation of STC SA5730NM on any airplane.
    (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall 
submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal 
Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the 
Manager, Seattle ACO.

    Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the Seattle ACO.

    (f) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where 
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 16, 1995.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 95-28546 Filed 11-21-95; 8:45 am]
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FR Doc. 95-28478 Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Deming, NM

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57843-57844]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ASW-27]

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Deming, NM

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to revise the Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above ground level (AGL) at Deming, NM. A new 
Global Positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure 
(SIAP) to Runway (RWY) 04 at Deming Municipal Airport has made this 
proposal necessary. The intended effect of this proposal is to provide 
adequate controlled airspace for aircraft executing the GPS SIAP to RWY 
04 at Deming Municipal Airport, Deming, NM.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 20, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to Manager, 
System Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region, Docket No. 95-ASW-27, Fort Worth, TX 
76193-0530. The official docket may be examined in the Office of the 
Assistant Chief counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest 
Region, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort worth, TX, between 9:00 a.m. and 
3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal 
docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the System 
management Branch, Air Traffic division, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, 
TX.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donald J. Day, System Management Branch, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530; telephone: 
(817) 222-5593.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be 
submitted in triplicate to the address listed under the caption 
addresses. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their 
comments on this notice must submit, with those comments, a self-
addressed, stamped, postcard containing the following statement: 
``Comments to airspace Docket No. 95-ASW-27.'' The postcard will be 
date and time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications 
received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be 
considered before taking action on this proposed rule. The proposal 
contained in this notice may be changed in the light of comments 
received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in 
the Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, 
TX, both before and after the closing date for comments. A report 
summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel 
concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the System Management Branch, Air 
Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 
Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530. Communications must identify the notice 
number of this NPRM. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing 
list for future NPRM's should also request a copy of Advisory Circular 
No. 11-2A that describes the application procedure.

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The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise the Class E airspace, 
controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet AGL, at Deming 
Municipal Airport, Deming, NM. A new GPS SIAP to RWY 04 has made this 
proposal to amend the controlled airspace necessary. The intended 
effect of this proposal is to provide adequate Class E airspace for 
aircraft executing the GPS SIAP to RWY 04 at Deming, NM.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Designated Class E airspace areas extending upward 
from 700 feet or more above ground level are published in Paragraph 
6005 of FAA Order 7400.9C, dated August 17, 1995, and effective 
September 16, 1995, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 
The Class E airspace designation listed in this document would be 
published subsequently in the order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations that need frequent and 
routine amendments to keep them operationally current. It, therefore--
(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not 
warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 
impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only 
affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that 
this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g) 40103, 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.

Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 
1995, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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ASW NM E5 Deming, NM [Revised]

Deming Municipal Airport, NM
     (Lat. 32 deg.16'44'' N., long. 107 deg.43'14'' W.)
Deming VORTAC
    (Lat. 32 deg.16'33'' N., long. 107 deg.36'20'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.8-mile radius of Deming Municipal Airport, and within 1.6 
miles each side of the 081 deg. radial of the Deming VORTAC 
extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 12.3 miles east of the 
airport, and within 1.8 miles each side of the 232 deg. bearing from 
the airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 8.2 miles 
southwest of the airport.
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    Issued in Fort Worth, TX on October 27, 1995.
Albert L. Viselli,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. 95-28478 Filed 11-21-95; 8:45 am]
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FR Doc. 95-28477 Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Hobbs, NM

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 1995)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ASW-28]

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Hobbs, NM

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to revise the Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above ground level (AGL) of Hobbs, NM. A new 
Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure 
(SIAP) to Runway (RWY) 30 at Lea County Airport has made this proposal 
necessary. The intended effect of this proposal is to provide adequate 
controlled airspace for aircraft executing the GPS SIAP to RWY 30 at 
Lea County Airport, Hobbs, NM.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 20, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to Manger, 
System Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region. Docket No. 95-ASW-28, Fort Worth, TX 
76193-0530. The official docket maybe examined in the Office of the 
Assistant Chief Counsel Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest 
Region, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, between 9:00 a.m. and 
3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal 
docket may also be examined during normal business hours of the System 
Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, 
TX.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donald J. Day, System Management Branch, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530; telephone: 
(817) 222-5593.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, view, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be 
submitted in triplicate to the address listed under the caption 
ADDRESSES. Commenter wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their 
comments on this notice must submit, with those comments, a self-
addressed, stamped, postcard containing the following statement: 
``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 95-ASW-28.'' The postcard will be 
date and time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications 
received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be 
considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal 
contained in this notice may be changed in the light of comments 
received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in 
the Office of Assistant Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, both before 
and after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each 
substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this 
rulemaking will be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the System Management Branch, Air 
Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 
Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530. Communications must identify the notice 
number of this NPRM. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing 
list for future NPRM's should also request a copy of Advisory Circular 
No. 11-2A that describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise the Class E airspace, 
controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet AGL, at Lea County 
Airport, Hobbs, NM. A new GPS SIAP to RWY 30 has made this proposal to 
amend the controlled airspace necessary. The intended effect of this 
proposal is to provide adequate Class E airspace for aircraft executing 
the GPS SIAP to RWY 30 Hobbs, NM.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Designated Class E airspace areas extending upward 
from 700 feet or more above ground level are published in Paragraph 
6005 of FAA Order 7400.9C, dated August 17, 1995, and effective 
September 16, 1995, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 
The Class E airspace designation 

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listed in this document would be published subsequently in the order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations that need frequent and 
routine amendments to keep them operationally current. It, therefore--
(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not 
warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 
impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only 
affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that 
this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g) 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.

Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 
1995, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005  Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

* * * * *

ASW NM E5 Hobbs, NM [Revised]

Hobbs, Lea County Airport, NM
    (Lat. 32 deg.41'15'' N., long. 103 deg.13'02'' W.)
Hobbs VORTAC
    (Lat. 32 deg.38'18'' N., long. 103 deg.16'10'' W.)
Lea County ILS Localizer
    (Lat. 32 deg.41'39'' N., long. 103 deg.12'27'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.7-mile radius of Lea County Airport, and within 1.5 miles 
each side of the 043 deg. radial of the Hobbs VORTAC extending from 
the 6.7-mile radius to 9.7 miles northeast of the airport, and 
within 1.6 miles each side of the Lea County ILS Localizer northeast 
course extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 9.7 miles northeast of 
the airport, and within 1.6 miles each side of the ILS Localizer 
southwest course extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 10.6 miles 
southwest of the airport, and within 1.5 miles each side of the 
222 deg. radial of the Hobbs VORTAC extending from the 6.7-mile 
radius to 10.6 miles southwest of the airport, and 1.8-miles each 
side of the 125 deg. bearing from the airport extending from the 
6.7-mile radius 9.1 miles south east of the airport.
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    Issued in Fort Worth, TX on October 27, 1995.
Albert L. Viselli,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region.
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[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 1995)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Part 35

[Docket No. RM95-8-000]

Promoting Wholesale Competition Through Open Access Non-
Discriminatory Transmission Services by Public Utilities; Agenda for 
Technical Conference and Potential Broadcast of Technical Conference

November 9, 1995.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Proposed rule; agenda for technical conference and notification 
of potential broadcast of technical conference.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is 
announcing the agenda and times for the Commission technical conference 
on comparability for power tools. The Commission also is notifying 
persons interested in this technical conference of the opportunity, for 
a fee, to receive the broadcast of the conference via satellite. This 
notice provides interested persons with the necessary information by 
which they may seek to receive the broadcast of the conference. The 
proposed rule in this proceeding was published April 7, 1995 (60 FR 
17662).

DATES: Persons interested in the national broadcast of the conference 
must notify Shirley Al-Jarani or Julia Morelli at the Capitol 
Connection (703-993-3100) by November 16, 1995. The technical 
conference will be held on December 5 and 6, 1995.

ADDRESSES: 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lawrence Anderson, Office of Electric Power Regulation, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426, (202) 208-0575, facsimile (202) 208-0180.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition to publishing the full text of 
this document in the Federal Register, the Commission also provides all 
interested persons an opportunity to inspect or copy the contents of 
this document during normal business hours in the Public Reference Room 
at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The Commission Issuance Posting System (CIPS), an electronic 
bulletin board service, provides access to the text of formal documents 
issued by the Commission. CIPS is available at no charge to the user 
and may be accessed using a personal computer with a modem by dialing 
(800) 856-3920. To access CIPS, set your communications software to 
19200, 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, or 1200 bps, full duplex, 
no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. The full text of this document 
will be available on CIPS in ASCII and WordPerfect 5.1 format. The 
complete text on diskette in WordPerfect format may also be purchased 
from the Commission's copy contractor, La Dorn Systems Corporation, 
also located in the Public Reference Room at 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426.
    The Commission previously announced that the Commission would be 
sponsoring a technical conference on comparability for power pools to 
be held on December 5 and 6, 1995. The conference will be held at the 
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    Attached to this notice are the tentative agenda and times for this 
upcoming technical conference. Although the Commission reserves the 
right to make minor revisions to this agenda, announcing the tentative 
agenda at this time will help the parties focus on pertinent issues as 
early as possible.
    In addition, please take notice that, for a fee, the Capitol 
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broadcast via satellite the technical conference on December 5 and 6, 
1995, to interested persons. The Capitol Connection does not intend to 
carry the technical conference on the Capitol Connection system in the 
Washington, DC area. Persons interested in receiving the national 
broadcast should contact Shirley Al-Jarani or Julia Morelli at the 
Capitol Connection (703-993-3100) no later than November 16, 1995.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.

Power Pool Conference Agenda

December 5, 1995 1:30 pm-5:00 pm;
December 6, 1995 10:00 am-4:30 pm

December 5, 1995

1:30-1:45  Introduction--Elizabeth Moler, Chair
1:45-3:15  Power Pool Comparability

    Panelists will address general power pool policy issues, 
including the benefits of pooling, the role of pools in a 
competitive market, how to provide comparable access for pool 
members and nonmembers, and whether the Commission should adopt a 
comparability policy for all pools or allow flexibility for each 
pool to offer comparability in its own way. Panelists will have 5 
minutes each to make a presentation, followed by a discussion 
period.

David K. Owens, Edison Electric Institute
Steven J. Kean, Coalition for a Competitive Electric Market
Lisa Crutchfield, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Kurt J. Conger, American Public Power Association
Robert A. O'Neil, TDU Systems

3:15-3:30  Break
3:30-5:00  Designing Comparability for Tight Pools

    Panelists will address recent developments in the three tight 
pools, how to provide comparable transmission services in a tight 
pool, and how nonmembers could share the costs as well as the 
benefits of tight pool facilities and operations. Panelists will 
have 5 minutes each to make a presentation, followed by a discussion 
period.

Leon A. Allen, Jr., Member Systems of the New York Power Pool
Robert F. Wolff, Jr., NEPOOL Executive Committee
Pierre R.H. Landrieu, PJM Pool Members
Robert A. Levin, New York Mercantile Exchange
John B. Howe, Competitive Power Coalition of New England, 
Incorporated

December 6, 1995

10:00-11:15  Implementing Comparability for Tight Pools

    Panelists will address issues of implementing comparability for 
tight pools, including the provision of pooled ancillary services 
and a real-time information network on a pool or member-by-member 
basis, the design of pro forma tariffs for tight pools, and poolwide 
pricing for members and nonmembers. Panelists will have 5 minutes 
each to make a presentation, followed by a discussion period.

Frederic Lee Klein, Northeast Utilities System Companies
James A. Lahtinen, Duquesne Light Company
Brian E. Forshaw, New England Public Power NEPOOL Review Committee
Harvey Happ, New York Public Service Commission
John F. Sipics, PJM Pool Members

11:15-11:30  Break
11:30-12:45  Loose Pools

    Panelists will address issues related to comparability for loose 
pools, including what constitutes a power pool for purposes of the 
open access rule, membership criteria, comparable services and 
prices, provision of ancillary services, and the relation of loose 
pools to emerging RTGs. Panelists will have 5 minutes each to make a 
presentation, followed by a discussion period.

James W. Van Epps, Mid-Continent Area Power Pool
Carroll Waggoner, Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Maude Grantham-Richards, Inland Power Pool
Ward Uggerud, Otter Tail Power Company
Nicholas A. Brown, Southwest Power Pool

12:45-2:00  Lunch Break
2:00-3:15  Holding Company Pools

    Panelists will address how comparability policy for a holding 
company pool should be similar to or different from the policy for 
other power pools. Panelists will have 5 minutes each to make a 
presentation, followed by a discussion period.

William K. Newman, Southern Company Services, Incorporated
Paula G. Rosput, Associated Power Services, Incorporated
Don A. Ouchley, Public Utilities Board of the City of Brownsville, 
Texas
James Kenney, Entergy Services, Incorporated
Marvin Carraway, Transmission Access Policy Study Group

3:15-4:30  Other Entities that Pool Resources

    Panelists will address issues related to comparability for other 
entities that pool their generating or transmission resources, such 
as an independent grid operator, gridco, or power exchange. 
Panelists will have 5 minutes each to make a presentation, followed 
by a discussion period.

Mike Apprill, Utilicorp United, Incorporated
Harvey L. Reiter, Vermont Department of Public Service
Richard C. Viinnikainen, Michigan Electric Coordinated Systems
Christopher T. Ellison, Independent Energy Producers Association
Alan Oneal, Enerex, Incorporated

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FR Doc. 95-28463 Denial of Petition for Rulemaking; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57846-57847]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 571

Denial of Petition for Rulemaking; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standards

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Denial of Petition for Rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This notice denies Mr. Dennis G. Moore's petition for reducing 
the lens area requirement of amber turn signal lamps for large motor 
vehicles (motor vehicles whose overall width is 2032 mm or more). 
NHTSA's analysis of the petition concludes that this action could 
reduce safety.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jere Medlin, Office of Crash 
Avoidance Standards, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20590. Mr. Medlin's telephone number is: (202) 366-5276. His facsimile 
number is (202) 366- 4329.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By letter dated July 31, 1995, Mr. Dennis G. 
Moore of Livermore, California wrote the NHTSA Chief Counsel asking 
that a situation in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 be 
corrected in order to promote a better international trade policy. He 
claimed that Europeans require significantly less area for lenses on 
rear amber turn signals and requested that the 12 square inch minimum 
lens area requirement of FMVSS No. 108 be reduced to 8 or 6 square 
inches. This, he stated, would give more practical rules for U. S. 
exports at no expense to safety. Mr. Moore stated that companies such 
as his, when asked to help balance the Nation's trade deficit are at a 
price disadvantage simply because of size of the lamp. The Acting Chief 
Counsel notified Mr. Moore in a letter dated September 20, 1995, that 
his request would be considered as a petition for rulemaking and it was 
so considered.
    NHTSA adopted a requirement in 1990 that increased the minimum lens 
area for turn signal and stop lamps to 75 mm. (12 square inches) on 
vehicles 2032 mm. (80 inches) and wider. This was done in response to a 
petition from the Truck Safety Equipment Institute. The petition argued 
that the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) had determined that it 
was desirable to adopt separate standards for certain devices when used 
on wider vehicles, which because of their size should be more 
conspicuous and better delineated with larger lighting devices than 
small vehicles. Also of importance was SAE's rationale that the 
increased lens area for wider vehicles is necessary because of buildup 
of grime on signal lamps. The increase in lens area is necessary to 
offset the dimming effect of dirt. The agency concurred that the 
increase in lens area would enhance vehicle conspicuity and contribute 
to safety.
    The area requirement was a part of SAE Standard J1395 APR85--Turn 
Signal Lamps for Use on Motor Vehicles 2032 mm or More in Overall 
Width, and thus, already a consensus industry standard. NHTSA 
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J1395 by reference through a normal rulemaking proceeding with little 
opposition by vehicle or lighting manufacturers.
    Mr. Moore did not present any justification, test results, or data 
to substantiate his assertion that no reduction in safety would occur 
if the lens area on turn signals for large motor vehicles were to be 
reduced. NHTSA has no basis for deciding that safety would remain 
unchanged with Mr. Moore's proposal. Harmonization of standards, as 
requested by Mr. Moore, at the possible expense of safety, is not an 
alternative available to NHTSA.
    In accordance with 49 CFR part 552, this completes the agency's 
review of the petition. The agency has concluded that there is no 
reasonable possibility that the amendment requested by the petitioner 
would be issued at the conclusion of the rulemaking proceeding. 
Accordingly, it denies Mr. Moore's petition.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322, 30111, 30115, 30117, and 30166; 
delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.

    Issued on: November 14, 1995.
Barry Felrice,
Associate Administrator for Safety Performance Standards.
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FR Doc. 95-28462 Proposed Regulation for Plans Established or Maintained Pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreements Under Section 3(40)(A)

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57845-57846]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration

29 CFR Part 2510

Proposed Regulation for Plans Established or Maintained Pursuant 
to Collective Bargaining Agreements Under Section 3(40)(A)

AGENCY: Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, Department of 
Labor.

ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This document further extends the comment period for the 
proposed rule under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security 
Act of 1974, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 1001-1461 (the Act), relating to 
plans established or maintained pursuant to collective bargaining 
agreements for purposes of section 3(40) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 
1002(40). The proposed rule was set forth in a notice of proposed 
rulemaking published in the Federal Register at 60 FR 39208 (August 1, 
1995). The first notice of an extension of the comment period for the 
proposed rule was published in the Federal Register at 60 FR 50508 
(September 29, 1995).

DATES: The comment period for this proposed rule is extended through 
December 18, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Written comments (preferably three copies) concerning the 
proposed rule should be submitted to: Pension and Welfare Benefits 
Administration, Room N-5669, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. Attention: Proposed Regulation Under 
Section 3(40). All submissions will be open to public inspection at the 
Public Documents Room, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, 
U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-5638, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20210.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Connor, Office of Regulations and Interpretations, Pension and 
Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Rm N-5669, 
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210 (telephone (202) 219-
8671) or Cynthia Caldwell Weglicki, Office of the Solicitor, Plan 
Benefits Security Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Rm N-4611, 200 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210 (telephone (202) 219-
4592). Theses are not toll-free numbers.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 1, 1995, the Department of Labor 
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Department) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (60 FR 39208) regarding plans established or maintained 
pursuant to collective bargaining agreements for purposes of section 
3(40) of the Act. In that notice the Department invited all interested 
persons to submit written comments concerning the proposed rule on or 
before October 2, 1995.
    On September 29, 1995, the Department published a notice in the 
Federal Register (60 FR 50508) extending the comment period for the 
proposed rule through November 16, 1995. The Department has received 
requests from some members of the public for additional time to prepare 
comments due to the complexity of the issues involved in the proposed 
rule, and the Department believes that it is appropriate to grant such 
additional time. Accordingly, this notice extends the comment period 
during which comments on the proposed rule may be submitted through 
December 18, 1995.

Notice of Extension of Comment Period

    Notice is hereby given that the comment period for the proposed 
rule relating to plans established or maintained pursuant to collective 
bargaining agreements for purposes of section 3(40) of the Act 
(proposed at 60 FR 39208, August 1, 1995, and extended at 60 FR 50508, 
September 29, 1995) is hereby further extended through Monday, December 
18, 1995.

    Signed at Washington, DC this 14th day of November 1995.

Olena Berg,

Assistant Secretary, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration.

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FR Doc. 95-28386 Approval of Section 112(l) Program of Delegation; Illinois

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 1995)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 63

[IL135-1-7205(b); AD-FRL-5332-8]

Approval of Section 112(l) Program of Delegation; Illinois

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The EPA proposes to approve Illinois' request for delegation 
of the Federal air toxic program pursuant to section 112(l) of the 
Clean Air Act of 1990. In the Final Rules section of this Federal 
Register, EPA is fully approving the State's request for delegation as 
a direct final rule without prior proposal, because the EPA views this 
as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A 
detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final 
rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to these actions, 
no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. 
If EPA receives timely comments adverse to or critical to the approval, 
which have not been addressed by the State or EPA, the direct final 
rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be 
addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. Any 
parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this 
time.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 22, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the State submittal and EPA's analysis of it are 
available for inspection at: United States Environmental Protection 
Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Buzecky, AR-18J, United 
States Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 
886-3194.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, see the direct 
final rule published in the rules section of this Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Intergovernmental 
relations.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.

    Dated: November 2, 1995.
Valdas V. Adamkus,
Regional Administrator.
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