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forms are periodically reviewed to

reduce information requirements and

duplication by industry and public

sector agencies.

The Department has not identified

any relevant Federal rules that

duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this

rule.

An interim final rule concerning this

action was published in the Federal

Register on July 6, 2000 (65 FR 41557).

Copies of that rule were also mailed or

sent via facsimile to all Committee

members. Finally, the interim final rule

was made available through the Internet

by the Office of the Federal Register. A

60-day comment period was provided

for interested persons to respond to the

interim final rule. The comment period

ended on September 5, 2000, and no

comments were received.

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

matter presented, including the

information and recommendation

submitted by the Committee and other

available information, it is hereby found

that this rule, as hereinafter set forth,

will tend to effectuate the declared

policy of the Act.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 931

Marketing agreements, Pears,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

Accordingly, the interim final rule

amending 7 CFR part 931 which was

published at 65 FR 41557 on July 6,

2000, is adopted as a final rule and an

additional amendment is made to part

931 as set forth below.

PART 931—FRESH BARTLETT PEARS

GROWN IN OREGON AND

WASHINGTON

1. The authority citation for 7 CFR

part 931 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.

2. Section 931.110 is revised to read

as follows:

§ 931.110 Communications.

Unless otherwise specifically

prescribed in this subpart, or in the

marketing agreement and order, or

unless otherwise required by the

Committee, all reports, applications,

submittals, requests, inspection

certificates, and communications in

connection with the marketing

agreement or order shall be forwarded

to: Northwest Fresh Bartlett Pear

Marketing Committee 4382 SE

International Way, Suite A, Milwaukie,

OR 97222–4635.

Dated: October 6, 2000.

Robert C. Keeney,

Deputy Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable

Programs.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NE–21–AD; Amendment

39–11953; AD 2000–22–07]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; International

Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500–A5 and

–D5 Series Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to certain International Aero

Engines AG (IAE) V2500–A5 and –D5

series turbofan engines, identified by

serial number. This amendment requires

the removal of engines assembled with

an improper High Pressure Turbine

(HPT) module configuration from

service prior to accumulating 5,100 or

7,600 cycles in the improper

configuration, or at the next shop visit,

depending on the type of improper HPT

configuration, and restoration to type

design. This amendment is prompted by

reports of engines that do not conform

to the engine type design, which could

cause a Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) life

reduction of the HPT stage 1 disk. The

actions specified by this AD are

intended to restore engines to type

design configuration and to prevent

possible LCF failure of the HPT stage 1

disk, which could result in an

uncontained engine failure and damage

to the airplane.

DATES: Effective December 6, 2000. The

incorporation by reference of certain

publications listed in the rule is

approved by the Director of the Federal

Register as of December 6, 2000.

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from International Aero Engines AG,

400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT

06108; telephone: (860) 565–5515; fax:

(860) 565–5510. This information may

be examined at the FAA, New England

Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,

12 New England Executive Park,

Burlington, MA, or at the Office of the

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Robert Ganley, Aerospace Engineer,

Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine

and Propeller Directorate, 12 New

England Executive Park, Burlington, MA

01803–5299; telephone: 781–238–7138,

fax: 781–238–7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39) to

include an airworthiness directive (AD)

that is applicable to International Aero

Engines AG V2500–A5 and –D5 series

turbofan engines was published in the

Federal Register on June 30, 2000 (65

FR 40555). That action proposed to

require the removal from service of

certain V2500–A5 and –D5 series

engines, identified by serial numbers,

prior to accumulating 5,100 or 7,600

cycles in the improper configuration, or

at the next shop visit, depending on the

type of improper HPT module

configuration and the restoration type

design.

Comments Received

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. Due

consideration has been given to the one

comment received. The comment states

that the manufacturer’s service

documentation is the root cause of the

configuration errors, and that the

documentation should be designed to

minimize the probability of such errors.

The FAA disagrees. The FAA believes

that the manufacturer’s service

documentation, as currently written, is

technically accurate. The

documentation should not in itself be

considered the root cause for

configuration errors. The FAA

recognizes that in some instances,

service documentation may not be as

clear as originally intended. The FAA

continues to work with all engine

manufacturers to ensure that clear and

precise service documents are issued to

alleviate any potential confusion by the

operators.

Economic Impact

No comments were received on the

economic impact contained in the

proposed rules.

Regulatory Impact

This rule does not have federalism

implications, as defined in Executive

Order 13132, because it would not have

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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. Accordingly, the

FAA has not consulted with state

authorities prior to publication of this

rule.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that this action (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)

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 final evaluation has

been prepared for this action and it is

contained in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it 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

adding the following new airworthiness

directive:

AD–2000–22–07. International Aero Engines

AG: Amendment 39–11953 Docket No.

2000–NE–21–AD.

Applicability: International Aero Engines

AG (IAE) V2500–A5 and –D5 series turbofan

engines listed by Serial Number (S/N) as

follows:

V10011

V10035

V10036

V10039

V10040

V10041

V10054

V10067

V10079

V10080

V10084

V10111

V10121

V10123

V10124

V10130

V10131

V10139

V10166

V10172

V10174

V10180

V10199

V10221

V10341

V20001

V20013

V20017

V20019

V20023

V20033

V20037

These engines are installed on, but not

limited to, Airbus Industries A319, A320,

A321 series, and McDonnell Douglas MD–90

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 (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 restore the engines to type design and

to prevent possible low cycle fatigue (LCF)

failure of the HPT stage 1 disk, which could

lead to an uncontained engine failure and

damage to the airplane, accomplish the

following:

Removal and Restoration of the HPT Module

(a) For those engines identified by serial

numbers in Table 1 of this AD, with HPT

modules built to configuration X, X′ X*, Y,

or Z, remove from service in accordance with

Table 1 and restore the HPT module to type

design in accordance with IAE All Operators

Wire (AOW) 1053, Issue 2, dated June 20,

2000.

TABLE 1

Engine serial no. HPT module

configuration HPT hardware Reconfigure at or prior to—

V10084, V10035, V10036, V10039,

V10130, V10011, V10040, V10079,

V10080, V10124, V10123, V10111,

V20013, V20017, V10172, V10174,

V20019, V10180, V20023.

X High Flow Blades: Post SB72–0242 ...............................

Low Flow Duct Assembly: Pre SB72–0241

Towel Bar Seals, P/N 2A0530: Installed

The earlier of the next shop

visit; or accumulating either 5100 cycles in service (CIS) in configuration

X, or 100 CIS after the

effective date of this AD,

whichever occurs later.

V20037 ................................................. X′ 2 High Flow Blades: Post SB72–0242 ............................

Low Flow Duct Assembly: Pre SB72–0241

Towel Bar Seals, P/N 2A0530: Not Installed

The earlier of the next shop

visit; or accumulating either 7600 CIS in configuration X, or 100 CIS after

the effective date of this

AD, whichever occurs

later.

V20001, V20033 .................................. X* 3 or fewer High Flow Blades: Post SB72–0242 ..............

Low Flow Duct Assembly: Pre SB72–0241

Towel Bar Seals, P/N 2A0530: Not Installed

Next shop visit.

V10199, V10166, V10054, V10131,

V10139, V10041, V10121, V10067,

V10341.

Y High Flow Blades: Pre SB72–0242 .................................

High Flow Duct Assembly: Post SB72–0241

Towel Bar Seals, P/N 2A0530: Installed

Next shop visit.

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TABLE 1—Continued

Engine serial no. HPT module

configuration HPT hardware Reconfigure at or prior to—

V10221 ................................................. Z Low Flow Blades: Pre SB72–0242 ..................................

High Flow Duct Assembly: Post SB72–0241

Towel Bar Seals, P/N 2A0530: Installed

Next shop visit.

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, Engine

Certification Office (ECO). Operators shall

submit their requests 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 airworthiness directive,

if any, may be obtained from the ECO.

Special Flight Permits

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(d) The restoration to type design must be

done in accordance with International Aero

Engines AOW 1053, Issue 2, dated June 20,

2000. This incorporation by reference was

approved by the Director of the Federal

Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)

and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained

from International Aero Engines AG, 400

Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108;

telephone: (860) 565–5515; fax (860) 565–

5510. Copies may be inspected at the FAA

New England Region, Office of the Regional

Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,

Burlington, MA, or at the Office of the

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street,

NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

Effective Date of This AD

(e) This amendment becomes effective on

December 6, 2000.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

October 23, 2000.

David A. Downey,

Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NM–132–AD; Amendment

39–11950; AD 2000–22–04]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Learjet

Model 45 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD),

applicable to certain Learjet Model 45

series airplanes, that requires repetitive

application of grease to the rotating disk

assembly of the nose landing gear squat

switch mechanism. Application of

grease to the squat switch assembly is

necessary to prevent moisture

contamination and subsequent

formation of ice. Such ice formation

could result in bending or damaging of

the nose landing gear squat switch

assembly, which could drive the nose

wheel to an uncommanded angle

against the force of the steering system.

This condition, if not corrected, could

result in the airplane departing from the

runway at high speeds during landing.

DATES: Effective December 6, 2000.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of December

6, 2000.

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from Learjet Inc., One Learjet Way,

Wichita, Kansas 67209–2942. This

information may be examined at the

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),

Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules

Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,

Renton, Washington; or at the FAA,

Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,

1801 Airport Road, Room 100, MidContinent Airport, Wichita, Kansas; or

at the Office of the Federal Register, 800

North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Shane Bertish, Aerospace Engineer,

Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–

116W, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,

Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,

1801 Airport Road, Room 100, MidContinent Airport, Wichita, Kansas

67209; telephone (316) 946–4156; fax

(316) 946–4407.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to

include an airworthiness directive (AD)

that is applicable to certain Learjet

Model 45 series airplanes was published

in the Federal Register on June 27, 2000

(65 FR 39578). That action proposed to

require repetitive application of grease

to the rotating disk assembly of the nose

landing gear squat switch mechanism.

Comments

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. No

comments were submitted in response

to the proposal or the FAA’s

determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

The FAA has determined that air

safety and the public interest require the

adoption of the rule as proposed.

Interim Action

This is considered to be interim

action. The manufacturer has advised

that it currently is developing a

modification that will positively address

the unsafe condition addressed by this

AD. Once this modification is

developed and approved, and parts are

available, the FAA may consider

additional rulemaking.

Cost Impact

There are approximately 69 Learjet

Model 45 series airplanes of the affected

design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA

estimates that 45 airplanes of U.S.

registry will be affected by this AD, that

it will take approximately 1 work hour

per airplane to accomplish the required

actions, and that the average labor rate

is $60 per work hour. Based on these

figures, the cost impact of the AD on

U.S. operators is estimated to be $2,700,

or $60 per airplane, per application.

The cost impact figure discussed

above is based on assumptions that no

operator has yet accomplished any of