26154 Federal Register / Vol. 65, No. 88 / Friday, May 5, 2000 / Proposed Rules

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that this proposed regulation (1)

is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not

a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44

FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) if

promulgated, will not have a significant

economic impact, positive or negative,

on a substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act. A copy of the draft

regulatory evaluation prepared for this

action is contained in the Rules Docket.

A copy of it may be obtained by

contacting the Rules Docket at the

location provided under the caption

ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration proposes to amend part

39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

(14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS

DIRECTIVES

1. The authority citation for part 39

continues to read as follows:

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

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

adding the following new airworthiness

directive:

Pratt & Whitney: Docket No. 99–NE–29–AD.

Applicability: Pratt & Whitney (PW)

Models JT8D–1, –1A, –1B, –7, –7A, –7B, –9,

–9A, –11, –15, –15A turbofan engines,

installed on but not limited to Boeing 727

and 737 series, and McDonnell Douglas DC–

9 series airplanes.

Note 1: This airworthiness directive (AD)

applies to each engine 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 engines 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 (e)

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 loss of engine throttle control,

uncommanded acceleration, uncommanded

deceleration or inflight shutdown, which

could result in reduced airplane control

during a critical phase of flight, accomplish

the following:

Initial Inspection

(a) At the next accessibility of the main

fuel pump after accumulating 1,000 hours

time in service (TIS) since last fuel pump

overhaul, inspect, and replace, if necessary,

the main fuel pump control shaft in

accordance with procedures described in the

Accomplishment Instructions of PW Alert

Service Bulletin (ASB) A6381, dated March

15, 2000.

Repetitive Inspections

(b) Thereafter, reinspect the main fuel

pump control shaft and remove and replace,

if necessary, in accordance with intervals and

procedures described in the Accomplishment

Instructions of PW ASB A6381, dated March

15, 2000.

Installation and Terminating Action

(c) At the next main fuel pump overhaul,

but prior to accumulating either 12,000 hours

TIS since last fuel pump overhaul or 2,000

hours TIS after the effective date of this AD,

whichever occurs later, install a reworked

impeller, impeller gear train plate assembly

and impeller cover assembly and a new main

fuel pump control shaft in accordance with

paragraph 2.A and 2.B. of PW ASB A6381,

dated March 15, 2000. Installation of a

reworked impeller, impeller gear train plate

assembly and impeller cover assembly and a

new main fuel pump control shaft in

accordance with this paragraph constitute

terminating action to the inspections

required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD.

Definitions

(d) For the purpose of this AD:

(1) Accessibility of the main fuel pump is

defined as removal of the fuel control from

the fuel pump or removal of the fuel pump

from the engine.

(2) Main fuel pump overhaul is defined as

compliance with the manufacturer’s

recommended overhaul procedures described

in Argo-Tech Overhaul Manual 73–11–1.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(e) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager, Engine

Certification Office (ECO). Operators shall

submit their request through an appropriate

FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who

may add comments and then send it to the

Manager, ECO.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the ECO.

Ferry Flights

(f) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

May 1, 2000.

David A. Downey,

Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–11303 Filed 5–4–00; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00–ASO–12]

Proposed Establishment of Class D

Airspace; Stuart, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This action proposes to

establish Class D airspace at Stuart, FL.

Air traffic controllers at Witham Field in

Stuart, FL, are being certificated as

weather observers. Therefore, the airport

will meet criteria for Class D airspace.

Class D surface area airspace is required

when the control tower is open to

accommodate current Standard

Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP)

and for Instrument flight Rules (IFR)

operations at the airport. This action

would establish Class D airspace

extending upward from the surface to

and including 2,500 feet MSL within a

4-mile radius of the Witham Field

Airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before June 5, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to: Federal

Aviation Administration, Docket No.

00–ASO–12, Manager, Airspace Branch,

ASO–520, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta,

Georgia 30320.

The official docket may be examined

in the Office of the Regional Counsel for

Southern Region, Room 550, 1701

Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia

30337, telephone (404) 305–5627.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy B. Shelton, Manager, Airspace

Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal

Aviation Administration, P.O. Box

20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320;

telephone (404) 305–5586.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to

participate in this proposed rulemaking

by submitting such written data, views

or arguments as they may desire.

Comments that provide the factual basis

supporting the views and suggestions

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presented are particularly helpful in

developing reasoned regulatory

decisions on the proposal. Comments

are specifically invited on the overall

regulatory, aeronautical, economic,

environmental, and energy-related

aspects of the proposal.

Communications should identify the

airspace docket number and be

submitted in triplicate to the address

listed above. Commenters wishing the

FAA to acknowledge receipt of their

comments on this notice must submit

with those comments a self-addressed,

stamped postcard on which the

following statement is made:

‘‘Comments to Airspace Docket No. 00–

ASO–12.’’ The postcard will be date/

time stamped and returned to the

commenter. All communications

received before the specified closing

date for comments will be considered

before taking action on the proposed

rule. The proposal contained in this

notice may be changed in light of the

comments received. All comments

submitted will be available for

examination in the Office of the

Regional Counsel for Southern Region,

Room 550, 1701 Columbia Avenue,

College Park, Georgia 30337, both before

and after the closing date for comments.

A report summarizing each substantive

public contact with FAA personnel

concerned with this rulemaking will be

filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRMs

Any person may obtain a copy of this

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

by submitting a request to the Federal

Aviation Administration, Manager,

Airspace Branch, ASO–520, Air Traffic

Division, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta,

Georgia 30320. Communications must

identify the notice number of this

NPRM. Persons interested in being

placed on a mailing list for future

NPRMs should also request a copy of

Advisory Circular No. 11–2A which

describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

The FAA is considering an

amendment to part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to

establish Class D airspace at Stuart, FL.

Air traffic controllers at Witham field in

Stuart, FL, are being certificated as

weather observors. Therefore, the

airport will meet criteria for Class D

airspace. Class D surface area airspace is

required when the control tower is open

to accommodate current SIAP and for

IFR operations at the airport. Class D

airspace designations for airspace areas

extending upward from the surface are

published in Paragraph 5000 of FAA

Order 7400.9G, dated September 1,

1999, and effective September 16, 1999,

which is incorporated by reference in 14

CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace

designation listed in this document

would be published subsequently in the

Order.

The FAA has determined that this

proposed regulation only involves an

established body of technical

regulations for which frequent and

routine amendments are necessary to

keep them operationally current. It,

therefore, (1) is not a ‘‘significant

regulatory action’’ under Executive

Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant

rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies

and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February

26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant

preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation

as the anticipated impact is so minimal.

Since this is a routine matter that will

only affect air traffic procedures and air

navigation, it is certified that this rule,

when promulgated, will not have a

significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference,

Navigation (Air).

The Proposed Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as

follows:

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,

CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND

CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;

AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING

POINTS

1. The authority citation for Part 71

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113,

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–

1963 Comp., p. 389.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in

14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation

Administration Order 7400.9F, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated September 1, 1999, and effective

September 16, 1999, as amended as

follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace

* * * * *

ASO MS D Stuart, FL [New]

Witham Field Airport, FL

(Lat. 27°10′54′′ N, long. 80°13′16′′ W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL

within a 4-mile radius of Witham Field

Airport. This Class D airspace area is

effective during the specific dates and times

established in advance by a Notice of

Airmen. The effective date and time will

thereafter be continuously published in the

Airport/Facility Directory.

* * * * *

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April

24, 2000.

Nancy B. Shelton,

Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division,

Southern Region.

[FR Doc. 00–11321 Filed 5–4–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00–ASO–14]

Proposed Establishment of Class E

Airspace; Dunlap, TN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This action proposes to

establish Class E airspace at Dunlap,

TN. A Global Positioning System (GPS)

Standard Instrument Approach

Procedure (SIAP), helicopter point in

space approach, has been developed for

North Valley medical Center. As a

result, controlled airspace extending

upward from 700 feet Above Ground

Level (AGL) is needed to accommodate

the SIAP.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before June 5, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to: Federal

Aviation Administration, Docket No.

00–ASO–14, Manager, Airspace Branch,

ASO–520, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta,

Georgia 30320.

The official docket may be examined

in the Office of the Regional Counsel for

Southern Region, Room 550, 1701

Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia

30337, telephone (404) 305–5627.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nancy B. Shelton, Manager, Airspace

Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal

Aviation Administration, P.O. Box

20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320;

telephone (404) 305–5627.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to

participate in this proposed rulemaking

by submitting such written data, views

or arguments as they may desire.

Comments that provide the factual basis

supporting the views and suggestions

presented are particularly helpful in