Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 206 / Friday, October 24, 1997 / Proposed Rules 55365

These engine models are

manufactured in Canada and are type

certificated for operation in the United

States under the provisions of Section

21.29 of the Federal Aviation

Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the

applicable bilateral airworthiness

agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral

airworthiness agreement, Transport

Canada has kept the FAA informed of

the situation described above. The FAA

has examined the findings of Transport

Canada, reviewed all available

information, and determined that AD

action is necessary for products of this

type design that are certificated for

operation in the United States.

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other engines of the same

type design registered in the United

States, the proposed AD would require

removal of the existing fuel manifold

tubes, lock plates, and performed

packing and installation of improved

fuel manifold transfer tubes, lock plates,

and preformed packing, at the earliest of

the following: (1) the next time, after the

effective date of this AD, that the engine

or module is at a maintenance base that

can do the modifications specified,

regardless of the scheduled maintenance

action or reason for engine removal; (2)

or at the next fuel nozzle change; or (3)

prior to November 30, 1998. This

calendar end-date was determined

based upon risk assessment. After

installation, but prior to further flight,

this AD requires performing a leak

check. The actions would be required to

be accomplished in accordance with the

SBs described previously.

The FAA estimates that 1,216 engines

installed on aircraft of U.S. registry

would be affected by this proposed AD,

that it would not take any additional

work hours per engine to accomplish

the proposed actions, as the actions may

be performed during regularly

scheduled maintenance or overhaul.

Required parts would cost

approximately $370 per engine. Based

on these figures, the total cost impact of

the proposed AD on U.S. operators is

estimated to be $449,920.

The regulations proposed herein

would not have substantial direct effects

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,

in accordance with Executive Order

12612, it is determined that this

proposal would not have sufficient

federalism implications to warrant the

preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

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 Canada: Docket No. 97-

ANE–33-AD.

Applicability: Pratt & Whitney Canada

(PWC) PW118, W118A, PW118B, PW119B,

PW119C, PW120, PW120A, PW121, W121A,

PW123, PW123B, PW123C, PW123D,

PW123E, PW124B, PW125B, PW126A,

PW127, PW127E, PW127F series engines

installed on but not limited to Dornier 328,

Fokker 50, Jetstream ATP, ATR42, ATR42–

500, ATR72, Embraer EMB–120, Canadair

CL215T, CL415, and DeHavilland Dash-8–

100/-200/-300/-315.

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 (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 engine fuel leaks, which can

result in inflight engine shutdowns or fire

warnings, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove the existing fuel manifold

tubes, lock plates, and performed packing

and replace with the improved fuel manifold

transfer tubes and fuel manifold drain

transfer tubes in accordance with the

applicable PWC Service Bulletins (SB) No.

21516, dated August 14, 1997, and SB No.

21549, dated September 18, 1997, and SB No.

21077, Revision 7, dated October 10, 1996;

and the improved lock plates in accordance

with PWC SB No. 21373, Revision 3, dated

October 11, 1996, using the improved

preformed packing in accordance with PWC

SB No. 21364, Revision 1, dated April 28,

1995, as follows, whichever occurs first

following the effective date of this AD:

(1) At the next engine removal, regardless

of cause; or

(2) At the next fuel nozzle change; or

(3) Prior to November 30, 1998.

(b) After the installation of the improved

fuel manifold tubes and lockplates, but prior

to further flight, perform a leak check in

accordance with the applicable maintenance

manual.

(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, Engine

Certification Office. Operators shall submit

their requests through an appropriate FAA

Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may

add comments and then send it to the

Manager, Engine Certification Office.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this airworthiness directive,

if any, may be obtained from the Engine

Certification Office.

(d) 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 aircraft to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

October 17, 1997.

Mark C. Fulmer,

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 97–28217 Filed 10–23–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

and Enforcement

30 CFR Parts 707 and 874

RIN 1029–AB89

Enhancing Abandoned Mine Lands

AML, Reclamation

AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining

Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
55366 Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 206 / Friday, October 24, 1997 / Proposed Rules

ACTION: Advanced notice of proposed

rulemaking.

SUMMARY: The Office of Surface Mining

Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is

announcing its intent to develop a rule

that would increase the amount of

reclamation of abandoned mine lands

being accomplished under Title IV of

the Surface Mining Control and

Reclamation Act of 1977. OSM is

seeking to involve the public in the

development of the proposed rule by

making an early draft available for

review and written comment.

DATES: Written comments: OSM will

accept written comments until 5:00 p.m.

Eastern Time on November 24, 1997.

Public meetings: OSM plans to hold

meetings with interested persons at

appropriate locations to discuss this

proposal. A schedule for these meetings

will be published in the Federal

Register on or about October 31, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Written comments: Handdeliver or mail to the Office of Surface

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,

Administrative Record, Room 117, 1951

Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,

D.C. 20240.

Electronic Mail: You may send

comments through the Internet to

OSM’s Administrative Record at:

osmrules@osmre.gov.

Telefax: Copies of the early draft may

be obtained from FAX ON DEMAND by

calling 202–219–1703 and following the

instructions on the recorded

announcement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: D.J.

Growitz, Office of Surface Mining, U.S.

Department of the Interior, 1951

Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington,

D.C. 20240; telephone (202) 208–2634.

E-mail: dgrowitz@osmre.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OSM is

seeking to increase reclamation under

Title IV of the Surface Mining Control

and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA).

The Abandoned Mine Land (AML) fund

does not contain, and is never expected

to contain, enough money to reclaim all

the known AML problems and sites.

Under current OSM regulations, AMLfunded reclamation that includes the

extraction of incidental coal must be at

least 50 percent funded by the AML

agency. OSM is considering a proposal

that envisions reclamation projects that

will require less than 50 percent

government funding because

reclamation contracts would be partially

funded by the recovery and sale of the

incidental coal. OSM will need to

amend the current definition of

government-financed construction to

eliminate the 50 percent funding

requirement for AML projects.

OSM believes that there would be

adequate assurances to protect the

environment in the AML program as

described in 30 CFR Subchapter R.

Those regulations, which set forth the

criteria for an AML program, require

adherence to all applicable State and

Federal laws, require programs to follow

proper financial policies and

procedures, and require that AML

contracts be issued under and

monitored in accordance with state law.

OSM is considering proposing a rule

which will establish special

requirements when the AML agency

contracts for reclamation projects with

less than 50 percent government

financing to ensure that the provision is

not misused, that necessary protections

are in place for citizens and landowners,

and that acceptable environmental

restoration occurs. The AML agency

would consult with the Title V

regulatory authority to assess whether

proposed project sites are appropriate

for AML reclamation activity based on

the economical and technical feasibility

of mining those sites under a Title V

permit. The consultation would also

include consideration of whether

existing environmental problems at the

AML site might be impacted by nearby

mining activities. If the site is

determined to be appropriate for Title

IV reclamation activities, the AML

agency would be required to: (1)

determine site characteristics for Acid

Mine Drainage and other existing

environmental problems; (2) require the

projects be carried out in accordance

with time-tested AML regulations and

procedures; (3) provide for site specific

reclamation requirements, including

performance bonds, when appropriate

and in accordance with state

procedures; (4) delineate any coal or

coal waste material that would need to

be extracted in order to accomplish the

reclamation; and (5) require the AML

contractor to provide consent

documents that authorize coal

extraction and document the disposition

of the coal and associated revenues for

use by the AML authority in

determining financial conditions of the

contract. If the AML authority

determines that coal extraction is not

incidental to the reclamation project,

the project would be subject to all the

regulatory requirements of Title V.

The proposed rule, when developed,

will be published in the Federal

Register for public comment in

accordance with the requirements of the

Administrative Procedure Act, and

public hearings will be held on request.

Dated: October 4, 1997.

Mary Josie Blanchard,

Assistant Director, Program Support.

[FR Doc. 97–28321 Filed 10–23–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–05–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD01–95–139]

Captain of the Port Boston; Meeting

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY: The Captain of the Port

Boston (COTP Boston) will hold a

meeting to discuss modifying the

existing regulation for the waters of the

Chelsea River, Boston, Inner Harbor, in

order to encourage the use of double

hull tankships. This meeting is open to

the public. Proposed amendments may

increase the size of tankships permitted

to transit through his regulated

waterway provided enhanced safety

systems are in place. Proposed

amendments should be based on a

performance standard consistently

applied to all tankships transiting

through the Chelsea Street Bridge.

DATES: The meeting will be held on

November 4, 1997 from 9 a.m. to 12

p.m. Written material and requests to

make oral presentations should reach

the COTP Boston on or before October

27, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be

mailed to Captain of the Port Boston,

Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 455

Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109–

1045. Comments may also be handdelivered to the above address between

8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through

Friday, except federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

LT Michael H. Day, Coast Guard Marine

Safety Office Boston, MA; telephone

(617) 223–3000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of

this meeting is given pursuant to the

Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5

U.S.C. App. 2.

Request for Comments

The Coast Guard encourages

interested persons to participate by

submitting written data, views, or

arguments. Persons submitting

comments should include their names

and addresses, identify this specific

Notice of Meeting (CGD01–97–080) and

the specific issue to which each

comment applies, and gives reasons for