Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 36 / Thursday, February 25, 2021 / Proposed Rules 11477 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 

FR 11034, February 26, 1979). 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Withdrawal 

■ Accordingly, the notice of proposed 

rulemaking, Docket No. FAA–2005– 

21679, Directorate Identifier 2004–SW– 

33–AD, which was published in the 

Federal Register on June 28, 2005 (70 

FR 37059), is withdrawn. 

Issued on February 4, 2021. 

Gaetano A. Sciortino, 

Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, 

Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2021–03655 Filed 2–24–21; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0751; Directorate 

Identifier 2012–SW–051–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; 

AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Type 

Certificate Formerly Held by Agusta 

S.p.A) (Agusta) Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 

that proposed to supersede 

Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–18– 

52, which applies to certain Agusta 

Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. 

AD 2011–18–52 requires establishing a 

revised life limit for each tail rotor blade 

(blade), updating the existing historical 

records for your helicopter, repetitively 

inspecting each blade for a crack, and 

replacing certain blades. The NPRM was 

prompted by the manufacturer 

developing an improved blade using 

different materials and establishing life 

limits for those newly-designed blades. 

The NPRM proposed to require 

expanding the applicability to include 

the newly-designed blades and establish 

their life limits, and proposed to retain 

the requirement to inspect each blade 

for a crack and, if there is a crack, 

replace each blade with an airworthy 

blade. Since issuance of the NPRM, the 

FAA has determined that the NPRM 

does not adequately address the 

identified unsafe condition. 

Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. 

DATES: The FAA is withdrawing the 

proposed rule published September 5, 

2013 (78 FR 54596), as of February 25, 

2021. 

ADDRESSES: 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the internet at https://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– 

0751; or in person at Docket Operations 

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

The AD docket contains this AD action, 

the European Aviation Safety Agency 

(now European Union Aviation Safety 

Agency (EASA) AD, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for Docket Operations is 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 

Docket Operations, M–30, West 

Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt 

Fuller, AD Program Manager, 

Operational Safety Branch, 

Airworthiness Products Section, 

General Aviation & Rotorcraft Unit, 

FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort 

Worth, TX 76177; telephone 817–222– 

5110; email matthew.fuller@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

The FAA issued an NPRM to amend 

14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011– 

18–52, Amendment 39–17020 (77 FR 

23109, April 18, 2012) (AD 2011–18– 

52). AD 2011–18–52 applies to Agusta 

Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters 

with a blade part number (P/N) 

3G6410A00131 or P/N 4G6410A00131 

installed. AD 2011–18–52 requires 

establishing a revised life limit for each 

blade, updating the existing historical 

records for your helicopter, repetitively 

inspecting each blade for a crack, and 

replacing certain blades. The NPRM 

published in the Federal Register on 

September 5, 2013 (78 FR 54596). The 

NPRM was prompted by the 

manufacturer first developing two new 

blades with an improved design and 

specified life limits and repetitive 

inspections for the blades. Also, EASA 

issued AD No. 2012–0030, dated 

February 17, 2012, which superseded 

EASA EAD No. 2011–0156–E, dated 

August 25, 2011, to add the new blades 

to the required actions. The 

manufacturer then developed two new 

blades with improved materials and 

specified new life limits and inspections 

for the blades. EASA then issued EASA 

AD No. 2012–0076, dated May 2, 2012, 

revised by EASA AD No. 2012–0076R1, 

dated July 13, 2012 (EASA AD No. 

2012–0076R1), to require the repetitive 

inspections and reduced life limits on 

the additional new blades. 

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued 

After issuance of the NPRM, EASA 

issued EASA AD No. 2012–0076R2, 

dated February 20, 2014, which revises 

EASA AD No. 2012–0076R1, to remove 

the repetitive 25 flight-hour inspections 

for blades P/N 3G6410A00132, P/N 

4G6410A00132, P/N 3G6410A00133, 

and P/N 4G6410A00133 and extend the 

life limits for T/R blades P/N 

3G6410A00133 and P/N 

4G6410A00133. Additionally, EASA 

advised that the life limits for T/R 

blades P/N 3G6410A00132 and P/N 

4G6410A00132 have been incorporated 

in the Chapter 4 airworthiness 

limitations section of the maintenance 

manual. Further, since the FAA issued 

the NPRM, a significant amount of time 

has elapsed, which would require the 

FAA to reopen the comment period to 

allow the public an opportunity to 

comment on the proposed actions. 

Accordingly, the FAA has determined 

the NPRM does not adequately address 

the identified unsafe condition and has 

determined to withdraw the published 

NPRM and proceed with a separate 

rulemaking to address this unsafe 

condition. 

Withdrawal of the NPRM constitutes 

only such action and does not preclude 

the FAA from further rulemaking on 

this issue, nor does it commit the FAA 

to any course of action in the future. 

Comments 

The FAA gave the public the 

opportunity to comment on the NPRM. 

The FAA received comments from one 

commenter. 

One commenter requested the FAA 

adjust the life limit for certain partnumbered blades to be more consistent 

with aviation standard practices and 

gave the examples of ‘‘3 years since 

initial installation’’ and ‘‘5 years since 

manufacture.’’ Since the FAA is 

withdrawing the NPRM, the 

commenter’s request to adjust the 

compliance time is no longer necessary. 

FAA’s Conclusions 

Upon further consideration, the FAA 

has determined that the NPRM does not 

adequately address the identified unsafe 

condition and the unsafe condition will 

be addressed in a separate AD. 

Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. 

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Regulatory Findings 

Since this action only withdraws an 

NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a 

final rule. This action therefore is not 

covered under Executive Order 12866, 

the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 

FR 11034, February 26, 1979). 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Withdrawal 

■ Accordingly, the notice of proposed 

rulemaking, Docket No. FAA–2013– 

0751, which was published in the 

Federal Register on September 5, 2013 

(78 FR 54596), is withdrawn. 

Issued on January 21, 2021. 

Lance T. Gant, 

Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2021–03661 Filed 2–24–21; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

Drug Enforcement Administration 

21 CFR Parts 1300 and 1301 

[Docket No. DEA–437] 

RIN 1117–AB47 

Suspicious Orders of Controlled 

Substances 

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement 

Administration, Department of Justice. 

ACTION: Request for comment; reopening 

of comment period. 

SUMMARY: On November 2, 2020, the 

Drug Enforcement Administration 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 

soliciting comments on the proposed 

revisions relating to the suspicious 

orders of controlled substances. The 

NPRM provided for a comment period 

ending on January 4, 2021, and the 

opportunity to comment ended 

accordingly. DEA has determined that a 

reopening of the comment period from 

February 25, 2021 until March 29, 2021 

is appropriate as registrants who would 

be primarily affected by this rule are 

uniquely preoccupied with mitigating 

the global pandemic caused by COVID– 

19. Accordingly, this reopening will 

permit additional time to prepare and 

submit comments. 

DATES: The comment period for the 

proposed revisions to the Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking published on 

November 2, 2020 (85 FR 69282), is 

reopened from February 25, 2021, until 

March 29, 2021. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

by any of the methods identified in the 

proposed rule. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Scott A. Brinks, Diversion Control 

Division, Drug Enforcement 

Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 

Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 

22152, Telephone: (571) 362–3261. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On 

November 2, 2020, the Drug 

Enforcement Administration (DEA) 

published a notice of proposed 

rulemaking in the Federal Register 

proposing to revise its regulations 

relating to suspicious orders of 

controlled substances. Upon receipt of 

an order received under suspicious 

circumstances, registrants authorized to 

distribute controlled substances would 

select one of two options to resolve the 

issue. Additionally, these registrants 

would be required to submit all 

suspicious order reports to a DEA 

centralized database, and keep records 

pertaining to suspicious orders and 

Orders Received Under Suspicious 

Circumstances (ORUSC). 

DEA received requests from some of 

the commenters requesting an extension 

of the comment period due to the 

COVID–19 global pandemic. One such 

commenter stated, among other things, 

that the ability of its members to analyze 

and respond to this proposed 

rulemaking is adversely affected by the 

large and imminent demand for COVID– 

19 vaccines. DEA understands that the 

distribution of the COVID–19 vaccine is 

vital to the continued efforts to combat 

this global pandemic. Accordingly, DEA 

has decided to reopen the comment 

period for an additional 30 days, and is 

reopening the comment period for the 

proposed rulemaking from February 25, 

2021, until March 29, 2021. 

D. Christopher Evans, 

Acting Administrator. 

[FR Doc. 2021–03361 Filed 2–24–21; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4410–09–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 117 

[Docket No. USCG–2021–0012] 

RIN 1625–AA09 

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; 

Savannah River, Savannah, GA 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of 

Homeland Security (DHS). 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to 

modify the operating schedule that 

governs the Houlihan Bridge (US 17), 

across the Savannah River, mile 21.6, at 

Savannah, Georgia and the Seaboard 

System Railroad Bridge, across the 

Savannah River, mile 27.4, near 

Hardeeville, South Carolina. This 

proposed rule would increase the 

advance notification time for an opening 

at the bridges. The proposed rule would 

also update the name and geographic 

location of the bridges. 

DATES: Comments and relate material 

must reach the Coast Guard on or before 

April 12, 2021. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

identified by docket number USCG– 

2021–0012 using Federal e-Rulemaking 

Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. 

See the ‘‘Public Participation and 

Request for Comments’’ portion of the 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 

below for instructions on submitting 

comments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 

you have questions on this proposed 

rule, call or email LT Alexander 

McConnell, with Coast Guard Marine 

Safety Unit Savannah; telephone 912– 

652–4353, x240, email 

Alexander.W.McConnell@uscg.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

DHS Department of Homeland Security 

FR Federal Register 

OMB Office of Management and Budget 

NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(advance, supplemental) 

§ Section 

U.S.C. United States Code 

GDOT Georgia Department of 

Transportation 

SR State Route 

MHW Mean High Water 

II. Background, Purpose and Legal 

Basis 

Georgia Department of Transportation 

(GDOT) requested the Coast Guard 

consider changing the advance