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cycles or 3,400 flight hours, whichever

occurs first.

Repair Cracking Found During Inspections

(c) If any crack is found during any

inspection required by paragraph (a) or (b) of

this AD and the crack is less than 0.787

inches long, prior to further flight, repair in

accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin

A300–53–0332, dated November 24, 1997

(for Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes),

or Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6075,

dated November 24, 1997 (for Model A300–

600 series airplanes); as applicable. Perform

the inspection required by paragraph (a) of

this AD one more time at the time specified

in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4) of

this AD, as applicable, and accomplish the

actions specified in paragraph (f) or (g) of this

AD, as applicable.

(1) For Model A300 B2 series airplanes:

Within 42,400 flight cycles or 54,600 flight

hours after accomplishment of the repair,

whichever occurs first.

(2) For Model A300 B4–100 series

airplanes: Within 29,300 flight cycles or

56,700 flight hours after accomplishment of

the repair, whichever occurs first.

(3) For Model A300 B4–200 series

airplanes: Within 31,900 flight cycles or

66,100 flight hours after accomplishment of

the repair, whichever occurs first.

(4) For Model A300–600 series airplanes:

Within 22,000 flight cycles or 57,500 flight

hours after accomplishment of the repair,

whichever occurs first.

(d) If any crack is found during any

inspection required by paragraph (a) or (b) of

this AD and the crack is 0.787 inches long

or more, prior to further flight, repair it in

accordance with a method approved by the

Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,

FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, or the

Direction Ge ́ne ́rale de l’Aviation Civile

(DGAC) (or its delegated agent). For a repair

method to be approved by the Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, as required

by this paragraph, the Manager’s approval

letter must specifically reference this AD.

Deferral of Repetitive Inspections by

Modification

(e) In lieu of accomplishing the

requirements of paragraph (b) of this AD,

prior to further flight after accomplishing the

inspection required by paragraph (a) of this

AD, modify the rear fitting at stringer 27 at

FR40 of the center fuselage in accordance

with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–0333,

dated November 24, 1997 (Model A300 B2

and B4 series airplanes), or Airbus Service

Bulletin A300–57–6076, dated November 24,

1997 (for Model A300–600 series airplanes);

as applicable. Following accomplishment of

the modification, perform the inspection

required by paragraph (a) of this AD one

more time at the time specified in paragraph

(e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(3), or (e)(4) of this AD, as

applicable, and accomplish the actions

specified in paragraph (f) or (g) of this AD,

as applicable.

(1) For Model A300 B2 series airplanes:

Within 56,800 flight cycles or 73,100 flight

hours after accomplishment of the

modification, whichever occurs first.

(2) For Model A300 B4–100 series

airplanes: Within 39,200 flight cycles or

75,900 flight hours after accomplishment of

the modification, whichever occurs first.

(3) For Model A300 B4–200 series

airplanes: Within 42,700 flight cycles or

88,400 flight hours after accomplishment of

the modification, whichever occurs first.

(4) For Model A300–600 series airplanes:

Within 29,400 flight cycles or 76,800 flight

hours after accomplishment of the

modification, whichever occurs first.

Follow-On Action if No Cracking Is Found

During Certain Inspections

(f) If no crack is detected during the

inspection required by paragraph (c) or (e) of

this AD, prior to further flight, contact the

Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, or

the DGAC (or its delegated agent) for the next

inspection time(s), and repeat the

inspection(s) thereafter at those times.

Repair for Cracking Found During a Certain

Inspection

(g) If any crack is detected during the

inspection required by paragraph (c) or (e) of

this AD, prior to further flight, repair it in

accordance with a method approved by the

Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, or

the DGAC (or its delegated agent). For a

repair method to be approved by the

Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, as

required by this paragraph, the Manager’s

approval letter must specifically reference

this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(h) 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,

International Branch, ANM–116. Operators

shall submit their requests through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, International Branch,

ANM–116.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the International Branch,

ANM–116.

Special Flight Permits

(i) 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.

Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed

in French airworthiness directive 98–028–

242 (B), dated January 28, 1998.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 3,

2000.

Vi L. Lipski,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–11719 Filed 5–9–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00–ASO–15]

Proposed Establishment of Class E

Airspace; Scottsboro, AL.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This notice proposes to

establish Class E airspace at Scottsboro,

AL. A Global Positioning System (GPS)

Standard Instrument Approach

Procedure (SIAP), helicopter point in

space approach, has been developed for

Jackson County Hospital. 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 9, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to: Federal

Aviation Administration, Docket No.

00–ASO–15, Manager, Airspace Branch,

ASO–520; P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta,

Georgia 30320.

The official docket may be examined

in the Office of 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

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

postcard on which the following

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statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Airspace Docket No. 00–ASO–15.’’ 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 E airspace at Scottsboro,

AL. A GPS SIAP, helicopter point in

space approach, has been developed for

Jackson County Hospital. Controlled

airspace extending upward from 700

feet AGL is needed to accommodate the

SIAP. Class E airspace designations for

airspace areas extending upward from

700 feet or more above the surface are

published in Paragraph 6005 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 E 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 7400.9G, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated September 1, 1999, and effective

September 16, 1999, is amended as

follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas

Extending Upward from 700 feet or More

Above the Surface of the Earth.

ASO AL E5 Scottsboro, AL [New]

Jackson County Hospital

Point in Space Coordinates

(Lat. 34°39′47′′ N, long. 86°01′54′′ W)

That airspace extending upward from 700

feet or more above the surface within a 6-

mile radius of the point in space (Lat.

34°39′47′′ N, long. 86°01′54′′ W) serving

Jackson County Hospital.

* * * * *

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April

24, 2000.

Nancy B. Shelton,

Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division,

Southern Region.

[FR Doc. 00–11708 Filed 5–9–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–M

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

20 CFR Part 403

RIN 0960–AE95

Testimony by Employees and the

Production of Records in Legal

Proceedings

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: The Social Security

Administration (SSA) is proposing to

establish procedures governing

testimony by SSA employees and the

production of official records and

information in legal proceedings to

which SSA is not a party. This proposed

rule provides procedures, requirements,

and information on how SSA will

handle these matters and expressly

prohibits any production or testimony

except as approved by the

Commissioner of Social Security or as

Federal law otherwise provides. This

proposed rule will conserve and ensure

more efficient use of SSA’s resources in

meeting the Agency’s mission, promote

consistency in decisionmaking,

minimize the possibility of involving

SSA in issues not related to its mission,

maintain SSA’s impartiality, protect

sensitive and confidential information

and the deliberative processes of SSA,

and enhance SSA’s ability to respond

efficiently to requests for records,

information, or testimony in a legal

proceeding.

DATES: Your comments will be

considered if we receive them no later

than July 10, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

writing to the Commissioner of Social

Security, P.O. Box 17703, Baltimore,

MD 21235–7703; send by telefax to

(410) 966–2830; send by E-mail to

regulations@ssa.gov; or deliver to the

Office of Process and Innovation

Management, Social Security

Administration, L2109 West Low Rise

Building, 6401 Security Boulevard,

Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, between

8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on regular

business days. Comments received may

be inspected during these same hours by

making arrangements with the contact

person shown below.

Electronic Version: The electronic file

of this document is available on the date

of publication in the Federal Register on

the Internet site for the Government

Printing Office at: http://

www.access.gpo.gov/sudocs/aces/

aces140.html. It is also available on the

Internet site for SSA at: http://

www.ssa.gov.