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production area may initially ship sweet

onions on or after September 1. The

Committee also estimates that the

revised Form No. 1 will continue to take

approximately 25 minutes to complete.

With only two handlers submitting

reports on October 31 and possibly

again on November 30, for example, the

total additional burden on the industry

for the information reporting

requirements for sweet onions shipped

on or after September 1 would

approximate 100 minutes per year.

Thus, while this rule will impose some

additional reporting requirements, the

burden is currently approved under

OMB No. 0581–0078 by the Office of

Management and Budget in accordance

with the Paperwork Reduction Act of

1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The

Agricultural Marketing Service has

notified the Office of Management and

Budget of this change in burden.

As with all Federal marketing order

programs, reports and forms are

periodically reviewed to reduce

information requirements and

duplication by industry and public

sector agencies. In addition, the

Department has not identified any

relevant Federal rules that duplicate,

overlap, or conflict with this rule.

The Committee’s meeting was widely

publicized throughout the Walla Walla

sweet onion industry and all interested

persons were invited to attend the

meeting and participate in Committee

deliberations on all issues. Like all

Committee meetings, the August 15,

2000, meeting was a public meeting and

all entities, both large and small, were

able to express views on this issue.

Further, interested persons are invited

to submit information on the regulatory

and informational impacts of this action

on small businesses.

A small business guide on complying

with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop

marketing agreements and orders may

be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/

fv/moab.html. Any questions about the

compliance guide should be sent to Jay

Guerber at the previously mentioned

address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT section.

After consideration of all relevant

material presented, including the

Committee’s recommendation, and

other information, it is found that this

interim final rule, as hereinafter set

forth, will tend to effectuate the

declared policy of the Act.

This rule invites comments on

providing handlers more time to meet

assessment and reporting requirements

for Walla Walla sweet onions handled

during the period September 1 through

May 31 of each fiscal period. Any

comments received will be considered

prior to finalization of this rule.

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also

found and determined upon good cause

that it is impracticable, unnecessary,

and contrary to the public interest to

give preliminary notice prior to putting

this rule into effect and that good cause

exists for not postponing the effective

date of this rule until 30 days after

publication in the Federal Register

because: (1) This rule provides relaxed

assessment and reporting requirements

for Walla Walla sweet onions handled

during the period September 1 through

May 31 of each fiscal period; (2) this

rule needs to be effective promptly so

handlers will be able to market their

sweet onions on or after September 1,

2000, and be in compliance with order

requirements; (3) the Committee

unanimously recommended this change

at a public meeting, and interested

parties had an opportunity to provide

input; and (4) this rule provides a 60-

day comment period, and any

comments received will be considered

prior to finalization of this rule.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 956

Marketing agreements, Onions,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

For the reasons set forth in the

preamble, 7 CFR part 956 is amended as

follows:

PART 956—SWEET ONIONS GROWN

IN THE WALLA WALLA VALLEY OF

SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON AND

NORTHEAST OREGON

1. The authority citation for 7 CFR

part 956 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.

2. Section 956.142 is revised to read

as follows:

§ 956.142 Interest charges.

For Walla Walla Sweet Onions

handled prior to September 1, the

Committee shall impose an interest

charge on any handler who fails to pay

his or her annual assessments within

thirty (30) days of the due date of

September 1. For Walla Walla Sweet

Onions handled during the period

September 1 through May 31 of each

fiscal period, the Committee shall

impose an interest charge on any

handler who fails to pay his or her

assessments within thirty (30) days of

the last day of the month in which such

shipments are made. The interest charge

shall be 11⁄2 percent of the unpaid

assessment balance. In the event the

handler fails to pay the delinquent

assessment amount within 60 days

following the due date, the 11⁄2 percent

interest charge shall be applied monthly

thereafter to the unpaid balance,

including any accumulated interest.

Any amount paid by a handler as an

assessment, including any charges

imposed pursuant to this paragraph,

shall be credited when the payment is

received in the Committee office.

3. In § 956.180, the introductory text

is revised to read as follows:

§ 956.180 Reports.

Each handler shall furnish to the

Committee a report containing the

information in paragraphs (a), (b), and

(c) of this section, except that gift box

and roadside stand sales shall be

exempt from paragraph (b) of this

section: Provided, That for Walla Walla

Sweet Onions handled prior to

September 1, such report shall be

furnished to the Committee by

September 1, and that for Walla Walla

Sweet Onions handled during the

period September 1 through May 31 of

each fiscal period, such report shall be

furnished to the Committee no later

than thirty (30) days after the end of the

month in which such sweet onions were

handled:

* * * * *

Dated: October 10, 2000.

Robert C. Keeney,

Deputy Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable

Programs.

[FR Doc. 00–26487 Filed 10–13–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3410–02–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NM–312–AD; Amendment

39–11928; AD 2000–20–03 R1]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier

Model CL–600–2B19 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment revises an

existing airworthiness directive (AD),

applicable to certain Bombardier Model

CL–600–2B19 series airplanes, that

currently requires installation of shields

for the aileron quadrants in the wheel

bay of the main landing gear (MLG).

This amendment revises the compliance

time for the requirements of that AD.

The actions specified in this AD are

intended to prevent accumulation of

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water, ice, or slush on the aileron

quadrants and control cable pulleys in

the wheel bay of the MLG, which could

freeze and result in reduced

controllability of the airplane.

DATES: Effective October 2, 2000.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations was approved previously by

the Director of the Federal Register as of

October 2, 2000 (65 FR 57944,

September 27, 2000).

Comments for inclusion in the Rules

Docket must be received on or before

October 23, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Transport

Airplane Directorate, ANM–114,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–NM–

312–AD, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,

Renton, Washington 98055–4056.

Comments may be inspected at this

location between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, except Federal

holidays. Comments may be submitted

via fax to (425) 227–1232. Comments

may also be sent via the Internet using

the following address: 9-anmiarcomment@faa.gov. Comments sent

via fax or the Internet must contain

‘‘Docket No. 2000–NM–312–AD’’ in the

subject line and need not be submitted

in triplicate. Comments sent via the

Internet as attached electronic files must

be formatted in Microsoft Word 97 for

Windows or ASCII text.

The service information referenced in

this AD may be obtained from

Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace

Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centreville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9,

Canada. This information may be

examined at the FAA, Transport

Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at

the FAA, New York Aircraft

Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street,

Third Floor, Valley Stream, New York;

or at the Office of the Federal Register,

800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite

700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Daniel Parrillo, Aerospace Engineer,

Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–

172, FAA, New York Aircraft

Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street,

Third Floor, Valley Stream, New York

11581; telephone (516) 256–7505; fax

(516) 568–2716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On

September 22, 2000, the FAA issued AD

2000–20–03, amendment 39–11914 (65

FR 57944, September 27, 2000),

applicable to certain Bombardier Model

CL–600–2B19 series airplanes, to

require installation of shields for the

aileron quadrants and control cable

pulleys in the wheel bay of the main

landing gear (MLG). The actions

required by that AD are intended to

prevent accumulation of water, ice, or

slush on the aileron quadrants and

control cable pulleys in the wheel bay

of the MLG, which could freeze and

result in reduced controllability of the

airplane.

Actions Since Issuance of Previous Rule

Since the issuance of that AD, the

FAA has determined that an incorrect

compliance time for the installation of

the shields was inadvertently specified

in AD 2000–20–03. Instead of ‘‘within

30 days after the effective date of this

AD,’’ the compliance time should read

‘‘within 45 days after the effective date

of this AD.’’

FAA’s Findings

This airplane model is manufactured

in Canada and is 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 Civil Aviation

(TCAA) has kept the FAA informed of

the situation described above. The FAA

has examined the findings of the TCAA,

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.

Explanation of Requirements of Rule

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other airplanes of the same

type design registered in the United

States, this AD revises AD 2000–20–03

to require installation of shields for the

aileron quadrants in the wheel bay of

the MLG within 45 days after October 2,

2000 (the effective date of AD 2000–20–

03).

Determination of Rule’s Effective Date

Since a situation still exists that

requires the immediate adoption of this

regulation, it is found that notice and

opportunity for prior public comment

hereon are impracticable, and that good

cause still exists for making this

amendment effective in less than 30

days.

Comments Invited

Although this action is in the form of

a final rule that involves requirements

affecting flight safety and, thus, was not

preceded by notice and an opportunity

for public comment, comments are

invited on this rule. Interested persons

are invited to comment on this rule by

submitting such written data, views, or

arguments as they may desire.

Communications shall identify the

Rules Docket number and be submitted

in triplicate to the address specified

under the caption ADDRESSES. All

communications received on or before

the closing date for comments will be

considered, and this rule may be

amended in light of the comments

received. Factual information that

supports the commenter’s ideas and

suggestions is extremely helpful in

evaluating the effectiveness of the AD

action and determining whether

additional rulemaking action would be

needed.

Submit comments using the following

format:

• Organize comments issue-by-issue.

For example, discuss a request to

change the compliance time and a

request to change the service bulletin

reference as two separate issues.

• For each issue, state what specific

change to the AD is being requested.

• Include justification (e.g., reasons or

data) for each request.

Comments are specifically invited on

the overall regulatory, economic,

environmental, and energy aspects of

the rule that might suggest a need to

modify the rule. All comments

submitted will be available, both before

and after the closing date for comments,

in the Rules Docket for examination by

interested persons. A report that

summarizes each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this AD

will be filed in the Rules Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this rule must

submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 2000–NM–312–AD.’’

The postcard will be date stamped and

returned to the commenter.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is

determined that this final rule does not

have federalism implications under

Executive Order 13132.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation is an emergency regulation

that must be issued immediately to

correct an unsafe condition in aircraft,

and that it is not a ‘‘significant

regulatory action’’ under Executive

Order 12866. It has been determined

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further that this action involves an

emergency regulation under DOT

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44

FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is

determined that this emergency

regulation otherwise would be

significant under DOT Regulatory

Policies and Procedures, a final

regulatory evaluation will be prepared

and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it, if filed, may be obtained from the

Rules Docket at the location provided

under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends 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

removing amendment 39–11914 (65 FR

57944, September 27, 2000), and by

adding a new airworthiness directive

(AD), amendment 39–11928, to read as

follows:

2000–20–03 R1 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly

Canadair): Amendment 39–11928.

Docket 2000–NM–312–AD. Revises AD

2000–20–03, Amendment 39–11914.

Applicability: Model CL–600–2B19 series

airplanes, serial numbers 7003 through 7323

inclusive, certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

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

airplanes 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 (b) 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 reduced controllability of the

airplane due to an accumulation of water,

ice, and slush on the aileron quadrants and

control cable pulleys in the wheel bay of the

main landing gear (MLG); accomplish the

following:

Installation

(a) Within 45 days after October 2, 2000

(the effective date of AD 2000–20–03), install

splash shields in the wheel bay of the MLG

in accordance with Bombardier Service

Bulletin 601R–27–104, dated October 15,

1999.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(b) 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, New York

Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.

Operators shall submit their requests through

an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, New York ACO.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the New York ACO.

Special Flight Permits

(c) 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(d) The installation shall be done in

accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin

601R–27–104, dated October 15, 1999. This

incorporation by reference was approved

previously by the Director of the Federal

Register as of October 2, 2000 (65 FR 57944,

September 27, 2000). Copies may be obtained

from Bombardier Inc., Canadair, Aerospace

Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville,

Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Copies

may be inspected at the FAA, Transport

Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue,

SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA,

New York Aircraft Certification Office, 10

Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley Stream, New

York 11581; or at the Office of the Federal

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite

700, Washington, DC.

Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed

in Canadian airworthiness directive CF–

2000–28, dated August 28, 2000.

Effective Date

(e) This amendment becomes effective on

October 2, 2000.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October

4, 2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–26092 Filed 10–13–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–SW–25–AD; Amendment

39–11931; AD 2000–20–19]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter

France Model AS–350B, BA, B1, B2,

B3, C, D, and D1, and AS–355E, F, F1,

F2 and N Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes

an existing airworthiness directive (AD)

for Eurocopter France Model AS–350B,

BA, B1, B2, C, D, and D1, and AS–355E,

F, F1, and F2 helicopters. That AD

currently requires inspections of the

main rotor head components, the main

gearbox (MGB) suspension bars, and the

ground resonance prevention system

components. This amendment requires

those same inspections, but would also

apply to Model AS–350B3 and AS–

355N helicopters. This amendment is

prompted by the inadvertent omission

of those model helicopters from the

previous AD. The actions specified by

this AD are intended to prevent ground

resonance due to reduced structural

stiffness, which could lead to failure of

a main rotor head or MGB suspension

component and subsequent loss of

control of the helicopter.

DATES: Effective November 20, 2000.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations was approved previously by

the Director of the Federal Register as of

May 23, 2000 (65 FR 20721, April 18,

2000).

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from American Eurocopter Corporation,

2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas

75053–4005, telephone (972) 641–3460,

fax (972) 641–3527. This information

may be examined at the FAA, Office of

the Regional Counsel, Southwest

Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room

663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office

of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim

Grigg, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,

Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft

Standards Staff, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,

Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone

(817) 222–5490, fax (817) 222–5961.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal