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environmental, and energy aspects of

the rule that might suggest a need to

modify the 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 that

summarizes each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this AD

will be filed in the Rules Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this rule must

submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 2000–NM–249–AD.’’

The postcard will be date stamped and

returned to the commenter.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is

determined that this final rule does not

have federalism implications under

Executive Order 13132.

The FAA has determined that notice

and comment hereon are unnecessary

because this is a minor and merely

technical amendment in which the

public is not particularly interested.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends 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 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

removing amendment 39–9370 (60 FR

48630, September 20, 1995), and by

adding a new airworthiness directive

(AD), amendment 39–11839, to read as

follows:

95–19–08 R1 Boeing: Amendment 39–

11839. Docket 2000-NM–249-AD.

Revises AD 95–19–08, Amendment 39–

9370.

Applicability: Model 727–100 and –200

series airplanes equipped with an engine

nose cowl for engine numbers 1 and 3,

installed in accordance with Supplemental

Type Certificate (STC) SA4363NM,

certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

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 request approval for an

alternative method of compliance in

accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD.

The request should include an assessment of

the effect of the modification, alteration, or

repair on the unsafe condition addressed by

this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not

been eliminated, the request should include

specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent the attach bolts on the nose

cowl of the engine from becoming loose, and

subsequent separation of the nose cowl from

the engine, accomplish the following:

Replacement

(a) Within 12 months after October 20,

1995 (the effective date of AD 95–19–08,

amendment 39–9370), replace the attaching

nutplates of the No. 1 and No. 3 engine nose

cowls with washers and self-locking nuts in

accordance with VALSAN B727–RE Service

Bulletin 71–006, Revision 1, dated March 3,

1995.

Spares

(b) As of October 20, 1995, no person shall

install a nose cowl having VALSAN part

number 259–0002–501 or 259–0002–503 on

any airplane.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(c) 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, Los

Angeles 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,

Los Angeles ACO.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Los Angeles ACO.

Special Flight Permits

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(e) The replacement shall be done in

accordance with VALSAN B727–RE Service

Bulletin 71–006, Revision 1, dated March 3,

1995. This incorporation by reference was

approved previously by the Director of the

Federal Register as of October 20, 1995 (60

FR 48630, September 20, 1995). Copies may

be obtained from VALSAN Partnership Ltd.,

Aviation Products Management, Product

Support Office, 39450 Third Street East, suite

121, Palmdale, California 93550. Copies may

be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington; or at the FAA, Transport

Airplane Directorate, Los Angeles Aircraft

Certification Office, 3960 Paramount

Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the

Office of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,

DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

August 16, 2000.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25,

2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–19262 Filed 7–31–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 98–NM–316–AD; Amendment

39–11754; AD 2000–11–06]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing

Model 767 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

SUMMARY: This document corrects

information in an existing airworthiness

directive (AD) that applies to all Boeing

Model 767 series airplanes. That AD

currently requires repetitive inspections

to detect discrepancies of the wiring and

surrounding Teflon sleeves of the fuel

tank boost pumps and override/jettison

pumps; replacement of the sleeves with

new sleeves, for certain airplanes; and

repair or replacement of the wiring and

sleeves with new parts, as necessary.

This document corrects the date for the

relevant service information referenced

in that AD. This correction is necessary

to ensure that operators use the correct

source of service information to

accomplish the actions required by the

existing AD, which are intended to

ensure adequate protection from chafing

for the fuel pump wire insulation.

DATES: Effective July 6, 2000.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations was approved previously by

the Director of the Federal Register as of

July 6, 2000 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Holly Thorson, Aerospace Engineer,

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Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, Seattle

Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1357;

fax (425) 227–1181.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May

23, 2000, the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) issued AD 2000–

11–06, amendment 39–11754 (65 FR

34928, June 1, 2000), which applies to

all Boeing Model 767 series airplanes.

That AD requires repetitive inspections

to detect discrepancies of the wiring and

surrounding Teflon sleeves of the fuel

tank boost pumps and override/jettison

pumps; replacement of the sleeves with

new sleeves, for certain airplanes; and

repair or replacement of the wiring and

sleeves with new parts, as necessary.

That AD was prompted by reports of

chafing of Teflon sleeves that surround

and protect electrical wires inside

conduits installed in the fuel tanks. The

actions required by that AD are

intended to ensure adequate protection

to the fuel pump wire insulation. Such

chafing of the wire insulation could

eventually result in exposure of

electrical conductor, permit arcing from

the wire to the conduit, and create a

potential for a fuel tank fire or

explosion.

Need for the Correction

Since the issuance of that AD, the

FAA has determined that the AD cites

an incorrect date for the referenced

service information. The actions in that

AD are required to be accomplished

under Boeing Service Bulletin 767–

28A0053, Revision 1. The AD references

that bulletin as being dated April 1,

1999. The correct date for the service

bulletin is August 5, 1999. While the

footer on each page of Revision 1 of the

service bulletin shows a date of April 1,

1999, the first page of the bulletin, as

well as the ‘‘Summary’’ and ‘‘Revision

Transmittal Sheet,’’ show a date of

August 5, 1999. The manufacturer has

informed the FAA that the correct date

for the bulletin is August 5, 1999.

A correction to AD 2000–11–06 is

necessary. The correction will eliminate

confusion for operators and ensure that

operators use the correct source of

service information to accomplish the

actions required by the existing AD.

Correction of Publication

This document corrects the error and

correctly adds the AD as an amendment

to § 39.13 of the Federal Aviation

Regulations (14 CFR 39.13).

The AD is reprinted in its entirety for

the convenience of affected operators.

The effective date of the AD remains

July 6, 2000.

Since this action only clarifies the

correct date for the service information

referenced in the existing AD, it has no

adverse economic impact and imposes

no additional burden on any person.

Therefore, the FAA has determined that

notice and public procedures are

unnecessary.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Correction

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends 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 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Corrected]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

correctly adding the following

airworthiness directive (AD):

2000–11–06 Boeing: Amendment 39–11754.

Docket 98–NM–316–AD.

Applicability: All Model 767 series

airplanes, certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

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 request approval for an

alternative method of compliance in

accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD. The

request should include an assessment of the

effect of the modification, alteration, or repair

on the unsafe condition addressed by this

AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been

eliminated, the request should include

specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent exposure of electrical

conductor, which could permit arcing from

the wire to the conduit and create a potential

for a fuel tank fire or explosion, accomplish

the following:

Inspections

(a) Perform a detailed visual inspection to

detect discrepancies—including the presence

of splices, cuts, splits, holes, worn areas, and

lacing ties installed on the outside of the

sleeves (except at the sleeve ends)—of the

Teflon sleeves surrounding the wiring of the

fuel tank boost pumps and override/jettison

pumps, at the earlier of the times specified

in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD, in

accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin

767–28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5,

1999. Repeat the inspection thereafter at

intervals not to exceed 60,000 flight hours or

30,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first.

(1) Prior to the accumulation of 50,000

total flight hours, or within 90 days after the

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs

later.

(2) Within 18 months after the effective

date of this AD.

Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a

detailed visual inspection is defined as: ‘‘An

intensive visual examination of a specific

structural area, system, installation, or

assembly to detect damage, failure, or

irregularity. Available lighting is normally

supplemented with a direct source of good

lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by

the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,

magnifying lenses, etc. may be used. Surface

cleaning and elaborate access procedures

may be required.’’

Corrective Actions

(b) If any discrepancy is detected during

any inspection required by paragraph (a) of

this AD: Prior to further flight, remove the

Teflon sleeves and perform a detailed visual

inspection to detect damage of the wiring, in

accordance with paragraph D. of the

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing

Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,

dated August 5, 1999.

(1) If no damage to the wiring is detected,

prior to further flight, install new Teflon

sleeves in accordance with the service

bulletin.

(2) If any damage to the wiring is detected,

prior to further flight, accomplish the

requirements of paragraph (c) of this AD.

(c) If any damage to the wiring is detected

during any inspection required by paragraph

(b) of this AD: Prior to further flight, perform

a detailed visual inspection to determine if

the wiring damage was caused by arcing, in

accordance with paragraph D. of the

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing

Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,

dated August 5, 1999.

(1) If the wire damage was not caused by

arcing: Prior to further flight, repair any

damaged wires or replace the wires with new

or serviceable wires, as applicable, and

install new Teflon sleeves; in accordance

with the service bulletin.

(2) If any damage caused by arcing is

found: Prior to further flight, perform an

inspection for signs of fuel inside the conduit

or on the wires, in accordance with the

service bulletin.

(i) If no sign of fuel is found, accomplish

the actions specified by paragraphs

(c)(2)(i)(A), (c)(2)(i)(B), (c)(2)(i)(C), and

(c)(2)(i)(D) of this AD.

(A) Prior to further flight, repair the wires

or replace the wires with new or serviceable

wires, as applicable, in accordance with the

service bulletin.

(B) Prior to further flight, install new

Teflon sleeves, in accordance with the

service bulletin.

(C) Repeat the inspection for signs of fuel

inside the conduit thereafter at intervals not

to exceed 500 flight hours, until the

requirements of paragraph (c)(2)(i)(D) of this

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AD have been accomplished. If any fuel is

found inside the conduit during any

inspection required by this paragraph, prior

to further flight, replace the conduit with a

new or serviceable conduit in accordance

with the service bulletin. Thereafter, repeat

the inspection specified in paragraph (a) of

this AD at intervals not to exceed 60,000

flight hours or 30,000 flight cycles,

whichever occurs first.

(D) Within 6,000 flight hours or 18 months

after the initial fuel inspection specified by

paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs

first, replace the conduit with a new or

serviceable conduit, in accordance with the

service bulletin. Such conduit replacement

constitutes terminating action for the

repetitive fuel inspections required by

paragraph (c)(2)(i)(C) of this AD.

(ii) If any fuel is found in the conduit or

on any wire: Prior to further flight, replace

the conduit with a new or serviceable

conduit, replace damaged wires with new or

serviceable wires, and install new Teflon

sleeves; in accordance with the service

bulletin. Thereafter, repeat the inspection

specified in paragraph (a) of this AD at

intervals not to exceed 60,000 flight hours or

30,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first.

Pump Retest

(d) For any wire bundle removed and

reinstalled during any inspection required by

this AD: Prior to further flight after such

reinstallation, retest the fuel pump in

accordance with paragraph G., H., I., or J., as

applicable, of the Accomplishment

Instructions, of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–

28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999.

Reporting Requirement

(e) Submit a report of positive inspection

findings (findings of discrepancies only),

along with any damaged wiring and sleeves,

to the Seattle Manufacturing Inspection

District Office (MIDO), 2500 East Valley

Road, Suite C–2, Renton, Washington 98055–

4056; fax (425) 227–1159; at the applicable

time specified in paragraph (e)(1) or (e)(2) of

this AD. The report must include the airplane

serial number; the number of total flight

hours and flight cycles on the airplane; the

location of the electrical cable on the

airplane; and a statement indicating, if

known, whether any wire has ever been

removed and inspected during maintenance,

along with the date (if known) of any such

inspection. Information collection

requirements contained in this regulation

have been approved by the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) under the

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of

1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been

assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056.

(1) For airplanes on which the initial

inspection required by paragraph (a) of this

AD is accomplished after the effective date of

this AD: Submit the report within 10 days

after performing the initial inspection.

(2) For airplanes on which the initial

inspection required by paragraph (a) of this

AD has been accomplished prior to the

effective date of this AD: Submit the report

for the initial inspection within 10 days after

the effective date of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(f) 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 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Seattle ACO.

Special Flight Permits

(g) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(h) The actions shall be done in accordance

with Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,

Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999. This

incorporation by reference was approved

previously by the Director of the Federal

Register as of July 6, 2000 (65 FR 34928, June

1, 2000). Copies may be obtained from

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O.

Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.

Copies may be inspected at the FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the

Office of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,

DC.

Effective Date

(i) The effective date of this amendment

remains July 6, 2000.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25,

2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–19260 Filed 7–31–00; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Parts 201 and 341

[Docket No. 76N–052T]

RIN 0910–AA01

Cold, Cough, Allergy, Bronchodilator,

and Antiasthmatic Drug Products for

Over-the-Counter Human Use;

Amendment of Final Monograph for

OTC Antitussive Drug Products

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,

HHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) is issuing a final

rule amending the final monograph for

over-the-counter (OTC) antitussive drug

products (products that relieve cough).

Use of topical/inhalant products

containing camphor or menthol near a

flame, in hot water, or in a microwave

oven may cause the products to splatter

and cause serious burns to the user. As

part of its ongoing review of OTC drug

products, FDA is adding warnings and

directions to inform consumers about

these improper uses and is amending its

final regulations for OTC drug labeling

requirements to add this new

flammability warning for antitussive

drug products containing camphor or

menthol.

DATES: This rule is effective May 16,

2002. The compliance date for products

with annual sales less than $25,000 is

May 16, 2003. The compliance date for

all other OTC drug products is May 16,

2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Elizabeth A. Ryland or Gerald M.

Rachanow, Center for Drug Evaluation

and Research (HFD–560), Food and

Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers

Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–827–

2222.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

In the Federal Register of August 12,

1987 (52 FR 30042), the agency

published the final monograph for OTC

antitussive drug products. The

monograph included the ingredients

camphor and menthol as single topical

antitussives in an ointment vehicle or

for steam inhalation use. Products

containing camphor and menthol in

combination are being considered as

part of the ongoing rulemaking for OTC

cough-cold combination drug products.

When the final monograph was

published in 1987, the agency was not

aware of safety problems occurring

when products that contain camphor or

menthol are added to hot water or used

in a microwave oven. In the Federal

Register of July 20, 1998 (63 FR 38762),

the agency discussed new information

concerning 34 fire-related events

(flashing occurred) resulting from

antitussive drug products containing

camphor and menthol (in an ointment

vehicle or an alcohol-based solution)

that were placed in hot water or heated

in a microwave oven. As a result, the

agency proposed a flammability signal

word and new warning and direction

statements for these products (63 FR

38762 at 38765).

The agency proposed a flammability

signal word and a warning (‘‘Keep away