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(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 57: Wings. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by reports of failure 

of the side-brace fitting shaft of the main 

landing gear (MLG) due to corrosion. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent fractures of the 

side-brace fitting shafts of the MLG, and 

possible collapse of the MLG. 

(f) Compliance 

You are responsible for having the actions 

required by this AD performed within the 

compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

(g) Inspection of MLG Side-Brace Fitting 

Shaft and Replacement 

(1) At the applicable times specified in 

paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), (g)(1)(iii), and 

(g)(1)(iv) of this AD, do a detailed inspection 

for corrosion and damage of each side-brace 

fitting shaft of the MLG, in accordance with 

the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–57–052, 

Revision A, dated October 28, 2011. Repeat 

the inspections at the applicable times 

specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), 

(g)(1)(iii), and (g)(1)(iv) of this AD. 

(i) For airplanes that average greater than 

900 flight hours per year and have side-brace 

shafts part number (P/N) 601R10237–1 

installed in either the left- or right-hand 

MLG, or if the side-brace shaft part number 

cannot be identified without removal: Within 

1,000 flight hours after the effective date of 

this AD, do the inspection. Repeat the 

inspections thereafter at intervals not to 

exceed 1,000 flight hours until the 

replacement specified in paragraph (g)(2) or 

(h) of this AD is done. 

(ii) For airplanes that average 900 flight 

hours or less per year and have side-brace 

shafts P/N 601R10237–1 installed on either 

the left- or right-hand MLG, or if the sidebrace shaft part number cannot be identified 

without removal: Within 18 months after the 

effective date of this AD, do the inspection. 

Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals 

not to exceed 18 months until the 

replacement specified in paragraph (g)(2) or 

(h) of this AD is done. 

(iii) For airplanes that average greater than 

900 flight hours per year and have side-brace 

shafts P/N 601R10237–3 installed on either 

the left- or right-hand MLG: Within 36 

months after the effective date of this AD, do 

the inspection. Repeat the inspections 

thereafter at intervals not to exceed 36 

months until the replacement specified in 

paragraph (g)(2) or (h) of this AD is done. 

(iv) For airplanes that average 900 flight 

hours or less per year and have side-brace 

shafts P/N 601R10237–3 installed on either 

the left- or right-hand MLG: Within 60 

months after the effective date of this AD, do 

the inspection. Repeat the inspections 

thereafter at intervals not to exceed 60 

months until the replacement specified in 

paragraph (g)(2) or (h) of this AD is done. 

(2) If any corrosion or damage is found 

during any inspection required by paragraph 

(g) of this AD: Before further flight, replace 

the side-brace fitting shaft with a new shaft 

P/N 601R10247–3, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 601R–57–052, Revision A, 

dated October 28, 2011. Doing this 

replacement terminates the inspection 

requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. 

(h) Replacement 

Do the replacement at the applicable time 

specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this 

AD. 

(1) For any airplanes that have side-brace 

shafts P/N 601R10237–1 installed, or if the 

side-brace shaft part number cannot be 

identified without removal: Within 27 

months after the effective date of this AD, 

replace the side-brace fitting shaft of the MLG 

with a new shaft having P/N 601R10247–3, 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–57–052, Revision A, dated October 28, 

2011. Doing this replacement terminates the 

inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of 

this AD. 

(2) For airplanes that have side-brace shafts 

P/N 601R10237–3 installed: Within 117 

months after the effective date of this AD, 

replace the side-brace fitting shaft of the MLG 

with a new shaft P/N 601R10247–3, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–57–052, Revision A, dated October 28, 

2011. Doing this replacement terminates the 

inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of 

this AD. 

(i) Credit for Previous Actions 

This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of 

this AD, if those actions were performed 

before the effective date of this AD using 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–57–052, 

dated July 28, 2011 (which is not 

incorporated by reference in this AD). 

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: 

Program Manager, Continuing Operational 

Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart 

Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 

11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516– 

794–5531. 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. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(k) Related Information 

Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness 

Directive CF–2011–39, dated October 25, 

2011; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– 

57–052, dated July 28, 2011; for related 

information. 

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the service information listed in this 

paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–57– 

052, Revision A, dated October 28, 2011. 

(ii) Reserved. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que ́bec H4S 1Y9, 

Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– 

855–7401; email 

thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// 

www.bombardier.com. 

(4) You may review copies of the service 

information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

WA. For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 

14, 2012. 

John P. Piccola, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–26088 Filed 10–30–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0719; Directorate 

Identifier 2011–NM–240–AD; Amendment 

39–17235; AD 2012–21–19] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Airbus Model A330–200 freighter series 

airplanes; Model A330–200 and –300 

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series airplanes; and Model A340–200 

and –300 series airplanes. This AD was 

prompted by reports of ram air turbine 

(RAT) pump failure. This AD requires 

inspecting the RAT pump anti-stall 

valve for correct setting, re-identifying 

the RAT pump, performing a functional 

ground test of the RAT, and replacing 

the RAT pump or the RAT assembly 

with a serviceable part if necessary. We 

are issuing this AD to detect and correct 

malfunction of the RAT pump, which 

could lead to in-flight loss of the RATpump pressurization, possibly resulting 

in reduced control of the airplane. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

December 5, 2012. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in this AD 

as of December 5, 2012. 

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD 

docket on the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov or in person at the 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 

Docket Operations, M–30, West 

Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone 

(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 to include an AD that would 

apply to the specified products. That 

NPRM was published in the Federal 

Register on July 11, 2012 (77 FR 40830). 

That NPRM proposed to correct an 

unsafe condition for the specified 

products. The Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 

states: 

During a test flight before delivery from 

production, an A330 aeroplane experienced 

a RAT [ram air turbine] pump failure, as a 

result of which, the green hydraulic system 

could not be fully pressurized. 

Investigations concluded that this 

malfunction was due to poor installation of 

the anti-stall valve sleeve, causing a shift in 

the anti-stall speed setting and leading to an 

inability of the hydraulic pump Part Number 

(P/N) 5909522 to provide enough hydraulic 

pressure. 

This condition, if not detected and 

corrected, could lead to the in-flight loss of 

the RAT-Pump pressurization which, in case 

of a total engine flame out, could have 

consequences for the hydraulic circuits, 

possibly resulting in reduced control of the 

aeroplane. A340–500/–600 series aeroplanes 

are not affected by this issue because they are 

fitted with a different hydraulic pump P/N. 

For the reasons described above, this 

[European Aviation Safety Agency] AD 

requires a check to ensure correct setting of 

the RAT anti-stall valve in the pump 

housing, followed by a RAT functional 

ground test, and accomplishment of the 

applicable corrective actions, depending on 

findings. 

Corrective actions include replacing the 

RAT pump or the RAT assembly with a 

serviceable part. Required actions 

include reporting the findings of the 

inspection. You may obtain further 

information by examining the MCAI in 

the AD docket. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. We 

received no comments on the NPRM (77 

FR 40830, July 11, 2012) or on the 

determination of the cost to the public. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the available data and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting the AD 

as proposed—except for minor editorial 

changes. We have determined that these 

minor changes: 

• Are consistent with the intent that 

was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 

40830, July 11, 2012) for correcting the 

unsafe condition; and 

• Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 40830, 

July 11, 2012). 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD will affect 

59 products of U.S. registry. We also 

estimate that it will take about 4 workhours per product to comply with the 

basic requirements of this AD. The 

average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. 

Based on these figures, we estimate the 

cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to 

be $20,060, or $340 per product. 

In addition, we estimate that any 

necessary follow-on actions would take 

about 7 work-hours and require parts 

costing up to $405,143, for a cost of up 

to $405,738 per product. We have no 

way of determining the number of 

products that may need these actions. 

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. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this AD will not 

have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. This AD will 

not have a substantial direct effect on 

the States, on the relationship between 

the national government and the States, 

or on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 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. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this AD and placed it in the AD docket. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains the NPRM (77 FR 40830, July 

11, 2012), the regulatory evaluation, any 

comments received, and other 

information. The street address for the 

Docket Operations office (telephone 

(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after receipt. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 

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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new AD: 

2012–21–19 Airbus: Amendment 39–17235. 

Docket No. FAA–2012–0719; Directorate 

Identifier 2011–NM–240–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes 

effective December 5, 2012. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– 

201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –223F, –243F, 

–301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, 

–342, and –343 airplanes; and Airbus Model 

A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313 

airplanes; certificated in any category; all 

manufacturer serial numbers. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 29: Hydraulic Power. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by reports of ram 

air turbine (RAT) pump failure. We are 

issuing this AD to detect and correct 

malfunction of the RAT pump, which could 

lead to in-flight loss of the RAT-pump 

pressurization, possibly resulting in reduced 

control of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

You are responsible for having the actions 

required by this AD performed within the 

compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

(g) Actions 

(1) Within the applicable compliance time 

specified in table 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this 

AD, as applicable, check the RAT pump antistall valve for correct setting, re-identify the 

RAT pump, and do a functional ground test 

of the RAT, except as provided by paragraph 

(g)(3) of this AD; in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable service bulletin specified in 

paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. 

TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (G)(1) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIMES

Affected airplanes Compliance time 

For airplanes on which Airbus A330 certification maintenance requirements (CMR) Task 292000–00001–1–C, or Airbus A340–200/–300 

CMR Task 292000–A0001–1–C, or Airbus A330/A340 maintenance 

review board report (MRBR) Task 29.20.00/06, as applicable to the 

airplane type, has not been accomplished as of the effective date of 

this AD. 

Within 3,000 flight hours or 7 months, whichever occurs first after the 

effective date of this AD. 

For airplanes on which the Airbus A330 CMR Task 292000–00001–1– 

C, or Airbus A340–200/–300 CMR Task 292000–A0001–1–C, or Airbus A330/A340 MRBR Task 29.20.00/06, as applicable to the airplane type, has already been accomplished as of the effective date 

of this AD. 

Within 24 months after the last accomplishment of Airbus A330 CMR 

Task 292000–00001–1–C, or Airbus A340–200/–300 CMR Task 

292000–A0001–1–C, or Airbus A330/A340 MRBR Task 29.20.00/06, 

applicable to the airplane type, or 30 days after the effective date of 

this AD, whichever occurs later. 

(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–29–3117, dated July 19, 2011 (for 

Model A330 series airplanes). 

(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–29–4090, dated July 19, 2011 (for 

Model A340 series airplanes). 

(2) If the functional ground test of the RAT, 

as required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, is 

not successful (as defined by the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable service bulletin specified in 

paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD): 

Before further flight, replace the RAT pump 

or the RAT assembly with a serviceable part, 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 

specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of 

this AD. 

(3) Any airplane equipped with a RAT 

hydraulic pump marked with an ‘‘X’’ or a 

date (month/year) in the amendment cell C 

of the identification plate, which has been 

successfully tested (as defined by the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable service bulletin specified in 

paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD) in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 

specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of 

this AD prior to the effective date of this AD, 

is considered compliant with the 

requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) 

of this AD. 

(h) Parts Installation Limitations 

As of the effective date of this AD, no 

person may install any RAT hydraulic pump 

or RAT assembly on any airplane unless it 

has been inspected, corrected, and 

successfully tested (as defined by the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable service bulletin specified in 

paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD) in 

accordance with the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of this AD, on any airplane. 

(i) Definition 

A serviceable part is a RAT hydraulic 

pump or RAT assembly that has been 

inspected, corrected, and successfully tested 

(as defined by the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 

specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of 

this AD), in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable service bulletin specified in 

paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. 

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 

request to your principal inspector or local 

Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 

Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue 

SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; 

telephone (425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227– 

1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- 

ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 

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. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(k) Related Information 

Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety 

Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011–0197, 

dated October 10, 2011, and the service 

bulletins specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and 

(k)(2) of this AD, for related information. 

(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–29–3117, dated July 19, 2011. 

(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–29–4090, dated July 19, 2011. 

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the service information listed in this 

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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–29–3117, dated July 19, 2011. 

(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–29–4090, dated July 19, 2011. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness 

Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 

31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 

5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email 

airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 

Internet http://www.airbus.com. 

(4) You may review copies of the service 

information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

WA. For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 

12, 2012. 

Kalene C. Yanamura, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–26192 Filed 10–30–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

15 CFR Part 922 

[Docket No. 070726412–1300–02] 

RIN 0648–BA24 

Expansion of Fagatele Bay National 

Marine Sanctuary, Regulatory 

Changes, and Sanctuary Name 

Change; Notice of Effective Date 

AGENCY: Office of National Marine 

Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Oceanic 

and Atmospheric Administration 

(NOAA), Department of Commerce 

(DOC). 

ACTION: Notice of effective date. 

SUMMARY: NOAA published a final rule 

to add five additional discrete 

geographical areas to the sanctuary and 

change the name of the Fagatele Bay 

National Marine Sanctuary (FBNMS or 

sanctuary) to the National Marine 

Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) 

on July 26, 2012 (77 FR 43942). NOAA 

also amended existing sanctuary 

regulations and applied these 

regulations to activities in the sanctuary. 

Pursuant to Section 304(b) of the 

National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 

U.S.C. 1434(b)) the final regulations take 

effect after 45 days of continuous 

session of Congress beginning on July 

26, 2012. Through this notice, NOAA is 

announcing the regulations became 

effective on October 15, 2012. 

DATES: Effective Date: The regulations 

published on July 26, 2012 (77 FR 

43942) are effective on October 15, 

2012. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Gene Brighouse, Sanctuary 

Superintendent, at (684) 633 6504. 

Dated: October 23, 2012. 

Holly A. Bamford, 

Deputy, Assistant Administrator for Ocean 

Services and Coastal Zone Management. 

[FR Doc. 2012–26563 Filed 10–30–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–NK–M 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 100 

[Docket No. USCG–2012–0851] 

Special Local Regulations; Marine 

Events in the Seventh Coast Guard 

District 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of 

regulation. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce 

the Key West World Championship 

Special Local Regulations in the 

Atlantic Ocean, off the tip of Key West, 

on the waters of the Key West Main 

Ship Channel, Key West Turning Basin, 

and Key West Harbor Entrance, from 9 

a.m. until 5 p.m. on each of the dates 

of November 7, 2012; November 9, 2012; 

and November 11, 2012. This action is 

necessary to protect race participants, 

participant vessels, spectators, and the 

general public from the hazards 

associated with high-speed boat races. 

During the enforcement period, no 

person or vessel may enter the regulated 

area without permission from the 

Captain of the Port. 

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 

100.701 will be enforced daily from 9 

a.m. until 5 p.m. on each of the dates 

of November 7, 2012; November 9, 2012; 

and November 11, 2012. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 

you have questions on this notice, call 

or email Marine Science Technician 

First Class William G. Winegar, Sector 

Key West Prevention Department, Coast 

Guard; telephone 305–292–8809, email 

William.G.Winegar@uscg.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast 

Guard will enforce the Special Local 

Regulations for the annual Key West 

World Championship Super Boat Race 

in 33 CFR 100.701 on November 7, 

2012; November 9, 2012; and November 

11, 2012, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. These 

regulations can be found in the 2012 

issue of the Federal Register 33 CFR 

100.701 

On November 7, 9, and 11, 2012, 

Super Boat International Productions, 

Inc. is hosting the Key West World 

Championship, a series of high-speed 

boat races. The event will be held on the 

waters of the Atlantic Ocean located 

southwest of Key West, Florida. 

Approximately 75 high-speed power 

boats will be participating in the races. 

It is anticipated that at least 100 

spectator vessels will be present during 

the races. 

The special local regulations 

encompass certain waters of the Atlantic 

Ocean located southwest of Key West, 

Florida. The special local regulations 

will be enforced daily from 9 a.m. until 

5 p.m. on November 7, 2012; November 

9, 2012; and November 11, 2012. The 

special local regulations area will 

consist of the following four sections 

located within the area as listed in the 

event application. (1) A race area, where 

all persons and vessels, except those 

persons and vessels participating in the 

high-speed boat races, are prohibited 

from entering, transiting, anchoring, or 

remaining. The race area is defined as 

all waters of the Atlantic Ocean located 

southwest of Key West encompassed 

within an imaginary line connecting the 

following points: Starting at Point 1 in 

position 24°32′08′′ N, 81°50′19′′ W; 

thence east to Point 2 in position 

24°32′23′′ N, 81°48′58′′ W; thence 

northeast to Point 3 in position 

24°33′14′′ N, 81°48′47′′ W; thence 

northeast to Point 4 in position 

24°33′54′′ N, 81°48′22′′ W; thence west 

to Point 5 in position 24°33′54′′ N, 

81°48′25′′ W; thence southwest back to 

origin. All persons and vessels, except 

those persons and vessels participating 

in the high-speed boat races, are 

prohibited from entering, transiting 

through, anchoring in, or remaining 

within the race area. (2) A buffer zone 

around the race area, where all persons 

and vessels, except those persons and 

vessels enforcing the buffer zone, are 

prohibited from entering, transiting, 

anchoring, or remaining. The buffer 

zone is defined as all waters of the 

Atlantic Ocean located southwest of Key 

West encompassed within an imaginary 

line connecting the following points: 

Starting at Point 1 in position 24°33′26′′ 

N, 81°49′02′′ W; thence southwest to 

Point 2 in position 24°32′22′′ N, 

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