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the licensed life for operation of a 

reactor and to have a mined geologic 

repository within 60 years following the 

licensed life for operation of a reactor. 

The proposed rule also would clarify 

that the generic determination applies to 

a license renewal for an independent 

spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI). 

The public comment period for the 

proposed rule and the draft generic 

environmental impact statement was to 

have expired on November 27, 2013. 

Due to the lapse in Federal funding and 

the subsequent shutdown of the NRC, 

and requests from members of the 

public to extend the comment period, 

the NRC has decided to extend the 

comment period until December 20, 

2013. 

Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 1st day 

of November 2013. 

For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 

Annette Vietti-Cook, 

Secretary of the Commission. 

[FR Doc. 2013–26726 Filed 11–6–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 7590–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0869; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–NM–063–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing 

Company Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

The Boeing Company Model 767 

airplanes. This proposed AD was 

prompted by reports of bearing damage 

at certain trailing edge (TE) flap support 

rib assemblies. This proposed AD would 

require inspecting certain TE flap 

support rib assemblies to determine if 

the bearings have a roller retention 

feature, and performing corrective 

actions if necessary; and inspecting for 

bearing damage of each pair of removed 

bearings, and performing related 

investigative and corrective actions if 

necessary. We are proposing this AD to 

detect and correct damage to the TE flap 

support bearings, which can result in 

damage to the TE rotary actuators and 

consequent dual flap drive system 

disconnect in both TE flap rotary 

actuators, and a possible flap 

aerodynamic blowback with loss of 

controllability of the airplane. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by December 23, 

2013. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data 

& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, 

MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; 

telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; 

fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// 

www.myboeingfleet.com. You may 

review copies of the 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. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; 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 proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Office 

(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, 

Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 

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

Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425– 

917–6577; fax: 425–917–6590; email: 

Berhane.Alazar@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposal. Send your comments to 

an address listed under the ADDRESSES

section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2013–0869; Directorate Identifier 2013– 

NM–063–AD’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD because of those 

comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

We have received reports of bearing 

damage at the TE flap support rib 

assemblies in flap positions 1, 2, 4, 5, 

7, and 8. Bearing damage in the TE flap 

support rib assembly is caused by the 

use of mallets during the installation of 

the shaft on the TE flap support rib 

assembly when TE flap support bearings 

without a roller retention feature are 

installed. This method of installation 

may compromise bearings without a 

roller retention feature. Damaged TE 

flap support bearings can lead to 

damage to the TE rotary actuators and 

other TE flap support rib parts, which 

could result in a dual flap drive system 

disconnect in both TE flap rotary 

actuators, and a possible flap 

aerodynamic blowback with loss of 

controllability of the airplane. 

Relevant Service Information 

We reviewed Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 767–27A0227, dated February 

12, 2013. For information on the 

procedures and compliance times, see 

this service information at http:// 

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

Docket No. FAA–2013–0869. 

FAA’s Determination 

We are proposing this AD because we 

evaluated all the relevant information 

and determined the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop in other products of the same 

type design. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

accomplishing the actions specified in 

the service information identified 

previously, except as discussed under 

‘‘Differences Between the Proposed AD 

and the Service Information.’’ 

The phrase ‘‘related investigative 

actions’’ is used in this proposed AD. 

‘‘Related investigative actions’’ are 

follow-on actions that: (1) Are related to 

the primary actions, and (2) further 


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investigate the nature of any condition 

found. Related investigative actions in 

an AD could include, for example, 

inspections. 

In addition, the phrase ‘‘corrective 

actions’’ is used in this proposed AD. 

‘‘Corrective actions’’ are actions that 

correct or address any condition found. 

Corrective actions in an AD could 

include, for example, repairs. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

affects 45 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this proposed AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators 

Inspection ...................... Up to 40 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to 

$3,400.

$0 Up to $3,400 ................ Up to $153,000. 

We estimate the following costs to do 

any necessary replacements that would 

be required based on the results of the 

proposed inspection. We have no way of 

determining the number of aircraft that 

might need these replacements: 

ON-CONDITION COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product 

Bearing replacement and 

functional test.

Up to 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,040 ... Up to $5,936 ...................... Up to $7,976. 

According to the manufacturer, some 

of the costs of this proposed 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 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would 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 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), 

(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. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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): 

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 

2013–0869; Directorate Identifier 2013– 

NM–063–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by December 

23, 2013. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to The Boeing Company 

Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and –400ER 

series airplanes, certificated in any category, 

as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

767–27A0227, dated February 12, 2013. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 

Code 27, Flight controls. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of 

bearing damage at certain trailing edge (TE) 

flap support rib assemblies. We are issuing 

this AD to detect and correct damage to the 

TE flap support bearings, which can result in 

damage to the TE rotary actuators and 

consequent dual flap drive system disconnect 

in both TE flap rotary actuators, and a 

possible flap aerodynamic blowback with 

loss of controllability of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Bearing Inspection To Determine Roller 

Retention Feature and Corrective Actions 

Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this 

AD, at the applicable time specified in 

paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 

Alert Service Bulletin 767–27A0227, dated 

February 12, 2013: Do a general visual 

inspection of both bearings at the TE flap 

support rib assembly in flap positions 1, 2, 

7, and 8 to determine if the bearings have a 

roller retention feature; and do all applicable 

corrective actions; in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 


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Service Bulletin 767–27A0227, dated 

February 12, 2013. Do all applicable 

corrective actions before further flight. 

(h) Bearing Inspection for Damage, Related 

Investigative Actions, and Corrective 

Actions 

For each pair of bearings removed as 

required by paragraph (g) of this AD: At the 

applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., 

‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 767–27A0227, dated February 12, 

2013: Do a general visual inspection for 

bearing damage of the bearings; and do all 

applicable related investigative and 

corrective actions; in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 

Service Bulletin 767–27A0227, dated 

February 12, 2013. Do all applicable related 

investigative and corrective actions before 

further flight. 

(i) Exception to Compliance Time 

Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–27A0227, 

dated February 12, 2013, specifies a 

compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date 

of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires 

compliance within the specified compliance 

time ‘‘after the effective date of this AD.’’ 

(j) Credit for Previous Actions Accomplished 

in Accordance With Previous Service 

Information 

This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of 

this AD, if those actions were performed 

before the effective date of this AD using of 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–27A0222, 

dated June 24, 2010, which is not 

incorporated by reference in this AD. 

(k) 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 the 

Related Information section of this AD. 

Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO–AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 

(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 

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. For a repair 

method to be approved, the repair must meet 

the certification basis of the airplane, and the 

approval must specifically refer to this AD. 

(l) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle 

Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 

phone: 425–917–6577; fax: 425–917–6590; 

email: Berhane.Alazar@faa.gov. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 

Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 

Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 

544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; 

Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You 

may review copies of the 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. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 

31, 2013. 

Jeffrey E. Duven, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2013–26708 Filed 11–6–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0834; Directorate 

Identifier 2012–NM–045–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to supersede 

airworthiness directives AD 2003–14– 

11, AD 2004–11–08, AD 2004–13–25, 

AD 2004–18–14, AD 2008–06–07, and 

AD 2012–04–07 that apply to certain 

Airbus Model A330 and A340 series 

airplanes. AD 2003–14–11, AD 2004– 

11–08, AD 2004–13–25, AD 2004–18– 

14, AD 2008–06–07, and AD 2012–04– 

07 required revising the maintenance 

program to incorporate certain 

maintenance requirements and 

airworthiness limitations; replacing 

certain flap rotary actuators; repetitively 

inspecting elevator servo-controllers 

and pressure relief valves of the spoiler 

servo controls (SSCs); repetitively 

testing the elevator servo control loops, 

modifying the elevator servo controls, 

and repetitively replacing certain 

retraction brackets of the main landing 

gear; and revising the airplane flight 

manual. Since we issued those ADs, we 

have determined that more restrictive 

maintenance requirements and 

airworthiness limitations are necessary. 

This proposed AD would require 

revising the maintenance program to 

incorporate certain maintenance 

requirements and airworthiness 

limitations. The proposed AD also 

removes Airbus Model A340–200, –300, 

–500, and –600 series airplanes from the 

applicability. We are proposing this AD 

to address the aging effects of aircraft 

systems. Such aging effects could 

change the characteristics leading to an 

increased potential for failure, which, in 

isolation or in combination with one or 

more other specific failures or events, 

could result in failure of certain life 

limited parts, which could reduce the 

structural integrity of the airplane or 

reduce the controllability of the 

airplane. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by December 23, 

2013. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Airbus SAS, 

Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond 

Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 

Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 

96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email 

airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; 

Internet http://www.airbus.com. You 

may review copies of the referenced 

service information at the FAA, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 

Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. 

For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 425–227– 

1221. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov; 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 proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Office 

(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 


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