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(4) You may view this referenced 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 

December 27, 2016. 

Jeffrey E. Duven, 

Manager,Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2016–31959 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0797; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–NM–007–AD; Amendment 

39–18776; AD 2017–01–09] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 

Company Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

The Boeing Company Model 767–300 

and 767–300F series airplanes. This AD 

was prompted by reports of 

malfunctions in the flight deck display 

units, which resulted in blanking, 

blurring, or loss of color on the display. 

This AD requires modification and 

installation of components in the main 

equipment center. For certain other 

airplanes this AD requires modification, 

replacement, and installation of flight 

deck air relief system (FDARS) 

components. We are issuing this AD to 

address the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: This AD is effective February 21, 

2017. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in this AD 

as of February 21, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: For service information 

identified in this final rule, contact 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 

Attention: Contractual & Data Services 

(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 

110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; 

telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: 

https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You 

may view this referenced 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. It is also 

available on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– 

0797. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– 

0797; or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The address for the 

Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 

Docket Management Facility, 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: 

Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, 

Cabin Safety and Environmental 

Controls Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, 

Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 

(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6596; 

fax: 425–917–6590; email: 

francis.smith@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a supplemental notice of 

proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 

amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD 

that would apply to certain The Boeing 

Company Model 767–300 and 767–300F 

series airplanes. The SNPRM published 

in the Federal Register on May 27, 2016 

(81 FR 33612) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We 

preceded the SNPRM with a notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that 

published in the Federal Register on 

September 25, 2013 (78 FR 58970) (‘‘the 

NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to 

require modification and installation of 

components in the main equipment 

center. For certain other airplanes, the 

NPRM proposed to require 

modification, replacement, and 

installation of FDARS components. The 

NPRM was prompted by reports of 

malfunctions in the flight deck display 

units, which resulted in blanking, 

blurring, or loss of color on the display. 

The SNPRM proposed to revise the 

applicability, add certain modifications, 

and clarify certain requirements. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent malfunctions 

of the flight deck display units, which 

could affect the ability of the flight crew 

to read the displays for airplane 

attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and 

consequently reduce the ability of the 

flight crew to maintain control of the 

airplane. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. The 

following presents the comments 

received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s 

response to each comment. 

Support for the SNPRM 

The Air Line Pilots Association, 

International supported the intent of the 

SNPRM. 

Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment 

of the Specified Actions 

Aviation Partners Boeing stated that 

the installation of winglets per 

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) 

ST01920SE does not affect the 

accomplishment of the manufacturer’s 

service instructions. 

We agree with the commenter that 

STC ST01920SE does not affect the 

accomplishment of the manufacturer’s 

service instructions. Therefore, the 

installation of STC ST01920SE does not 

affect the ability to accomplish the 

actions required by this AD. We have 

not changed this final rule in this 

regard. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the relevant data, 

considered the comments received, and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting this 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 SNPRM for 

correcting the unsafe condition; and 

• Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the SNPRM. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

We reviewed the following service 

information. 

• Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21– 

0235, dated October 8, 2009; and 

Revision 1, dated July 29, 2011 (‘‘SB 

767–21–0235, R1’’). The service 

information describes procedures for a 

relay installation and related wiring 

changes (which change (modify) the 3- 

way valve control logic for the cooling 

system for the flight deck display 

equipment on freighter airplanes). 


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• Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21– 

0244, Revision 1, dated March 8, 2010 

(‘‘SB 767–27–0244, R1’’). The service 

information describes procedures for 

changing (modifying) the 3-way valve 

control logic and installing a cooling 

system for the flight deck display 

equipment. 

• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0245, Revision 2, dated September 

27, 2013 (‘‘ASB 767–21A0245, R2’’); and 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0247, Revision 1, dated April 9, 

2013 (‘‘ASB 767–21A0247, R1’’). The 

service information describes 

procedures for changing (modifying) the 

3-way valve control logic and main 

cargo air distribution system (MCADS), 

and installing an FDARS. These 

documents are distinct since they apply 

to different airplane models. 

• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0253, dated October 12, 2012. The 

service information describes 

procedures for replacing the existing 

duct, installing an FDARS, changing 

(modifying) the 3-way valve control 

logic, and installing a new altitude 

switch and pitot tube. 

• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0254, dated June 7, 2013. The 

service information describes 

procedures for replacing the duct with 

a new duct; installing an FDARS 

(including the installation of mounting 

brackets, ducts, orifice, outlet valve, and 

screen); and activating the 3-way valve 

logic (including modification of the 

associated wiring and related actions). 

• Boeing Service Bulletin 767–31– 

0073, dated October 12, 1995. The 

service information describes 

procedures for installing a maintenance 

data selection system for the engine 

indication and crew alerting system. 

This service information is reasonably 

available because the interested parties 

have access to it through their normal 

course of business or by the means 

identified in the ADDRESSES section. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 52 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on 

U.S. operators 

3-way valve control logic and MCADS 

change and FDARS installation (ASB 767– 

21A0247, R1).

46 work-hours × $85 

per hour = $3,910.

$21,865 ...................... $25,775 ...................... $1,185,650 (46 airplanes). 

3-way valve control logic and MCADS 

change and FDARS installation (ASB 767– 

21A0245, R2).

64 work-hours × $85 

per hour = $5,440.

$18,315 ...................... $23,755 ...................... $47,510 (2 airplanes). 

3-way valve logic change and installation of 

FDARS components (Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 767–21A0253, dated October 12, 

2012).

76 work-hours × $85 

per hour = $6,460.

$55,663 ...................... $62,123 ...................... $248,492 (4 airplanes). 

Change (modify) the 3-way valve control 

logic change and installation of a flight 

deck display equipment cooling system 

(SB 767–27–0244, R1).

33 work-hours × $85 

per hour = $2,805.

$0 ............................... $2,805 ........................ $8,415 (3 airplanes). 

Relay installation and related wiring changes 

(Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0235, 

dated October 8, 2009; or SB 767–21– 

0235, R1).

Up to 10 work-hours × 

$85 per hour = up 

to $850.

Up to $955 ................. Up to $1,805 .............. Up to $88,445 (49 airplanes). 

Activation of 3-way valve logic change and 

installation of FDARS (Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–21A0254, dated June 7, 

2013).

51 work-hours × $85 

per hour = $4,335.

$16,338 ...................... $20,673 ...................... (0 airplanes). 

Installation of engine indication and crew 

alerting system maintenance data selection system (Boeing Service Bulletin 767– 

31–0073, dated October 12, 1995).

Up to 13 work–hours 

× $85 per hour = 

$1,105.

Up to $3,535 .............. Up to $4,640 .............. Up to $13,920 (3 airplanes). 

According to the manufacturer, some 

of the costs of this AD may be covered 

under warranty, thereby reducing the 

cost impact on affected individuals. We 

do not control warranty coverage for 

affected individuals. As a result, we 

have included all costs in our cost 

estimate. 

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 

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 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 


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(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. 

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: 

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 airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2017–01–09 The Boeing Company: 

Amendment 39–18776; Docket No. 

FAA–2013–0797; Directorate Identifier 

2013–NM–007–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD is effective February 21, 2017. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to The Boeing Company 

Model 767–300 and 767–300F series 

airplanes, certificated in any category; as 

identified in the service information 

specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) 

of this AD. This AD does not apply to The 

Boeing Company Model 767–300 (passenger) 

series airplanes. 

(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0244, 

Revision 1, dated March 8, 2010 (‘‘SB 767– 

27–0244, R1’’). 

(2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0245, Revision 2, dated September 27, 

2013 (‘‘ASB 767–21A0245, R2’’). 

(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0247, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2013 

(‘‘ASB 767–21A0247, R1’’). 

(4) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0253, dated October 12, 2012. 

(5) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0254, dated June 7, 2013. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 21, Air Conditioning. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of 

malfunctions in the flight deck display units, 

which resulted in blanking, blurring, or loss 

of color on the display. We are issuing this 

AD to prevent malfunctions of the flight deck 

display units, which could affect the ability 

of the flight crew to read the displays for 

airplane attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and 

consequently reduce the ability of the flight 

crew to maintain control of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Installation of Flight Deck Air Relief 

System (FDARS) and 3-Way Valve Logic 

Change or Activation 

(1) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as 

identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

767–21A0253, dated October 12, 2012: 

Within 72 months after the effective date of 

this AD, in the main equipment center and 

the area under the left and right sides of the 

flight deck floor, replace the existing duct 

with a new duct; install an FDARS (including 

the installation of mounting brackets, ducts, 

orifice, outlet valve, and screen); change the 

3-way valve logic (including modification of 

the associated wiring and related actions); 

and install a new altitude switch and pitot 

tube; in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 

Service Bulletin 767–21A0253, dated October 

12, 2012. 

(2) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as 

identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

767–21A0254, dated June 7, 2013: Within 72 

months after the effective date of this AD, in 

the main equipment center and the area 

under the left and right sides of the flight 

deck floor, replace the duct with a new duct; 

install an FDARS (including the installation 

of mounting brackets, ducts, orifice, outlet 

valve, and screen); and activate the 3-way 

valve logic (including modification of the 

associated wiring and related actions); in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

767–21A0254, dated June 7, 2013. 

(h) Installation of FDARS and a 3-Way Valve 

Control Logic and Main Cargo Air 

Distribution System Change 

(1) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as 

identified in ASB 767–21A0245, R2: Within 

72 months after the effective date of this AD, 

in the main equipment center and the area 

under the left and right sides of the flight 

deck floor, change (modify) the 3-way valve 

control logic and main cargo air distribution 

system (MCADS), and install an FDARS, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instruction of ASB 767–21A0245, R2, except 

as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD. 

(2) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as 

identified in ASB 767–21A0247, R1: Within 

72 months after the effective date of this AD, 

change (modify) the 3-way valve control logic 

and MCADS, and install an FDARS, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of ASB 767–21A0247, R1. 

(i) Installation of a Flight Deck Display 

Equipment Cooling System and a 3-Way 

Valve Logic Change 

For Model 767–300 series airplanes that 

have been converted by Boeing to Model 

767–300BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) 

airplanes, as identified in SB 767–27–0244, 

R1: Within 72 months after the effective date 

of this AD, change (modify) the 3-way valve 

control logic and install a flight deck display 

equipment cooling system, in accordance 

with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 

767–27–0244, R1. 

(j) Exception to Paragraph (h)(1) of this AD 

For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as 

identified in ASB 767–21A0245, R2: If the 3 

way valve control logic change (modification) 

specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21– 

0235, dated October 8, 2009; or Revision 1, 

dated July 29, 2011 (‘‘SB 767–21–0235, R1’’); 

is done prior to or concurrent with the 

actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of this 

AD, operators need to do only the functional 

test, FDARS installation, and flex duct 

change, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 767– 

21A0245, R2. Operators do not need to do the 

other actions specified in the 

Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 767– 

21A0245, R2, if the actions in the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 767–21–0235, dated October 

8, 2009; or SB 767–21–0235, R1; are done 

concurrently. If the functional test fails, 

before further flight, do corrective actions 

that are approved in accordance with the 

procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this 

AD. 

(k) Concurrent Requirements 

(1) For Groups 1 and 3 airplanes, as 

identified in ASB 767–21A0245, R2: Prior to 

or concurrently with accomplishing the 

requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, 

do the relay installation and related wiring 

changes specified in, and in accordance with, 

the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 767–21–0235, dated October 

8, 2009; or SB 767–21–0235, R1. 

(2) For Group 1 airplanes, as identified in 

ASB 767–21A0247, R1: Prior to or 

concurrently with accomplishing the 

requirements of paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, 

do the relay installation and related wiring 

changes specified in the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767– 

21–0235, dated October 8, 2009; or SB 767– 

21–0235, R1. 

(3) For Model 767–300 series airplanes that 

have been converted by Boeing to Model 

767–300BCF airplanes, as identified in SB 

767–27–0244, R1: Prior to or concurrently 

with accomplishing the requirements of 

paragraph (i) of this AD, do all the actions 

(installation) specified in the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 767–31–0073, dated October 

12, 1995. 

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the 

attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may be 


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(2) 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. 

(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 

level of safety may be used for any repair, 

modification, or alteration required by this 

AD if it is approved by the Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes Organization 

Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 

been authorized by the Manager, Seattle 

ACO, to make those findings. To be 

approved, the repair method, modification 

deviation, or alteration deviation must meet 

the certification basis of the airplane and the 

approval must specifically refer to this AD. 

(m) Related Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, 

Cabin Safety and Environmental Controls 

Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 

Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 

phone: 425–917–6596; fax: 425–917–6590; 

email: francis.smith@faa.gov. 

(n) 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) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0235, 

dated October 8, 2009. 

(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0235, 

Revision 1, dated July 29, 2011. 

(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0244, 

Revision 1, dated March 8, 2010. 

(iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0245, Revision 2, dated September 27, 

2013. 

(v) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0247, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2013. 

(vi) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0253, dated October 12, 2012. 

(vii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

21A0254, dated June 7, 2013. 

(viii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–31–0073, 

dated October 12, 1995. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 

Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., 

MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; 

telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://

www.myboeingfleet.com. 

(4) You may view this 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 

December 30, 2016. 

John P. Piccola, Jr., 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2017–00115 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Bureau of Industry and Security 

15 CFR Part 742 

[Docket No. 160901810–6810–01] 

RIN 0694–AH10 

Revisions to Sudan Licensing Policy 

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and 

Security, Commerce. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This rule revises the policy of 

review for applications for licenses to 

export or reexport to Sudan certain 

items that are intended to ensure the 

safety of civil aviation or the safe 

operation of fixed-wing, commercial 

passenger aircraft. Such applications 

will now be reviewed under a general 

policy of approval rather than a general 

policy of denial. 

This rule also revises the review 

policy from a general policy of denial to 

a general policy of approval for 

applications for licenses to export or 

reexport to Sudan certain items for use 

to inspect, design, construct, operate, 

improve, maintain, repair, overhaul or 

refurbish railroads in Sudan. This rule 

does not create any new license 

requirements or remove any existing 

license requirements for exports or 

reexports to Sudan. BIS is making these 

licensing policy changes in connection 

with ongoing U.S.-Sudan bilateral 

engagement, and with the aim of 

enhancing the safety of Sudan’s civil 

aviation and improving the country’s 

railroads. This action takes into account 

the United States’ goals to improve 

regional peace and security. 

This rule also removes two instances 

of ‘‘contract sanctity dates’’ pertaining 

to the export and reexport of certain 

items to Sudan from the EAR that 

currently serve no practical purpose. 

BIS is taking these actions in 

coordination with the Department of the 

Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets 

Control (OFAC), which is amending the 

Sudanese Sanctions Regulations. 

DATES: Effective Date: January 17, 2017. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Foreign Policy Division, Bureau of 

Industry and Security, Phone: (202) 

482–4252. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

Pursuant to § 742.10 of the Export 

Administration Regulations (EAR), in 

keeping with Sudan’s designation as a 

state sponsor of terrorism, persons must 

obtain a license to export or reexport to 

Sudan all aircraft controlled on the 

Commerce Control List (Supp. No. 1 to 

part 774 of the EAR) (CCL) and to export 

related parts and components that are 

controlled on the CCL. Prior to the 

publication of this rule, the EAR 

imposed a general policy of denial on 

license applications for such exports or 

reexports to all end-users and for all end 

uses in Sudan. This rule revises the 

licensing policy to a general policy of 

approval for parts, components, 

materials, equipment, and technology 

that are controlled on the CCL only for 

anti-terrorism reasons and that are 

intended to ensure the safety of civil 

aviation or the safe operation of fixedwing, commercial passenger aircraft. 

Applications to export or reexport to 

Sudan complete aircraft and 

applications to export or reexport to 

Sudan aircraft-related items that are 

controlled for anti-terrorism reasons and 

one or more additional reasons (for 

example, missile technology reasons) 

will continue to be reviewed under a 

general policy of denial to all end users. 

This rule also revises the general 

policy of denial to a general policy of 

approval for license applications to 

export or reexport to Sudan items 

controlled on the CCL only for antiterrorism reasons that will be used to 

inspect, design, construct, operate, 

improve, maintain, repair, overhaul or 

refurbish railroads in Sudan. 

With respect to both aircraft relateditems and railroad-related items, the 

general policies of approval set forth in 

this rule apply only to exports and 

reexports to Sudan for civil uses by nonsensitive end-users within Sudan. 

Sensitive end users, who are not eligible 

for these policies, include Sudan’s 

military, police, and/or intelligence 

services and persons that are owned by 

or are part of or are operated or 

controlled by those services. 

Additionally, license applications for 

the export or reexport of items that 

would substantially benefit such 

sensitive end users will generally be 

denied. To implement these policies, 

this rule revises § 742.10(b)(3) of the 

EAR, which sets forth exceptions to the 

general policies of denial that apply to 

most license applications to export or 

reexport to Sudan. 

In conjunction with this rule, the 

Department of the Treasury’s Office of 

Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is 


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