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and to determine the time-in-service 

accumulated on actuators having those part 

numbers. The actuator flight cycles and 

calendar time are those accumulated since 

first installation on an airplane, or since last 

actuator overhaul, or since the most recent 

accomplishment of the actions described in 

Maintenance Review Board Review (MRBR) 

Task 321147–01–1, whichever occurs latest. 

A review of airplane delivery or maintenance 

records is acceptable, provided that the 

actuator part number and time-in-service can 

be conclusively identified from that review. 

(h) MLG Actuator Replacement 

At the applicable time specified in 

paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: 

Replace each MLG actuator having a part 

number identified in paragraph (g) of this AD 

with a new or serviceable actuator, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– 

32–1408, dated July 22, 2013. The actuator 

flight cycles and calendar time specified in 

paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD are 

those accumulated since first installation on 

an airplane, or since last actuator overhaul, 

or since doing the actions described in MRBR 

Task 321147–01–1; whichever occurs later. 

(1) For actuators with accumulated time-inservice equal to or more than 20,000 flight 

cycles or 10 years as of the effective date of 

this AD: Within 18 months after the effective 

date of this AD. 

(2) For actuators with accumulated time-inservice less than 20,000 flight cycles and 10 

years as of the effective date of this AD: 

Before the accumulation of 10 years since 

first installation on an airplane. 

(i) MLG Actuator Replacement With 

Unknown Time-in-Service 

Within 18 months after the effective date 

of this AD: Replace each MLG retraction 

actuator having a part number specified in 

paragraph (g) of this AD, and for which the 

in-service history is unknown, with a new or 

serviceable actuator, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus 

Service Bulletin A320–32–1408, dated July 

22, 2013. 

(j) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) 

of This AD 

An airplane that does not have Airbus 

Modification 26644 or Modification 150820 

(for all airplane models), or Modification 

27151 (for Model A321 series airplanes), 

applied in production, as applicable, is not 

affected by the requirements of paragraphs 

(g), (h), and (i) of this AD, provided that it 

can be conclusively determined that no MLG 

retraction actuator having a part number 

identified in paragraph (g) of this AD has 

been installed on that airplane since first 

flight. 

(k) Parts Installation Limitation 

As of the effective date of this AD, 

installation of an MLG retraction actuator 

having a part number identified in paragraph 

(g) of this AD is allowed, provided that the 

MLG retraction actuator has not accumulated 

or exceeded 20,000 flight cycles or 10 years 

since new; or 20,000 flight cycles or 10 years 

since last actuator overhaul. 

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: 

Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 

telephone (425) 227 1405; fax (425) 227– 

1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- 

ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 

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. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 

requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 

actions from a manufacturer, the action must 

be accomplished using a method approved 

by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 

116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 

the European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design 

Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 

the DOA, the approval must include the 

DOA-authorized signature. 

(m) Special Flight Permits 

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 airplane can be 

modified (if the operator elects to do so), 

provided the MLG remains extended. 

(n) Related Information 

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European 

Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness 

Directive Airworthiness Directive 2013– 

0283R1, dated December 9, 2013, [Corrected 

December 11, 2013] for related information. 

This MCAI may be found in the AD docket 

on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 

by searching for and locating it in Docket No. 

FAA–2014–0449. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness 

Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 

Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; 

telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 

93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@

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

You may view this 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 July 3, 

2014. 

Dionne Palermo, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–16815 Filed 7–16–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2014–0447; Directorate 

Identifier 2014–NM–019–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 

Inc. 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 

Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series 

airplanes. This proposed AD was 

prompted by a report of several cracks 

found on the forward passenger airstair 

door step assembly. This proposed AD 

would require an inspection to 

determine the serial number of the 

airstair step assembly, and if necessary, 

an electronic tap test, re-identification 

of the airstair step assembly, and 

replacement of the airstair step 

assembly. We are proposing this AD to 

detect and correct cracks in the forward 

passenger airstair door step assembly, 

which could propagate and result in the 

structural failure of the steps and 

impede the evacuation of passengers in 

the event of an emergency egress 

situation. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by September 2, 2014. 

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: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 


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For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, 

Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 

Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario 

M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375– 

4000; fax 416–375–4539; email 

thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; 

Internet http://www.bombardier.com. 

You may view this 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 by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 

0447; 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 Operations 

office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jeffrey Zimmer, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe and Mechanical Systems 

Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York 

Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 

Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 

NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7306; 

fax (516) 794–5531. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2014–0447; Directorate Identifier 

2014–NM–019–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 based on 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 

Transport Canada Civil Aviation 

(TCCA), which is the aviation authority 

for Canada, has issued Canadian 

Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–20R1, 

dated December 30, 2013 (referred to 

after this as the Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 

MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 

for the specified products. The MCAI 

states: 

There has been one in-service report of 

several cracks being found on the forward 

passenger airstair door step assembly 

between the steps and the sidewall panels. 

The investigation revealed that the 

application of potting compound may have 

been omitted during the bonding at the joint 

of the airstair door steps and the sidewalls. 

The omission of potting compound could 

cause the bonding sealant to crack. The 

cracks, if not detected, could propagate to 

result in the structural failure of the steps. 

In the event of an emergency egress 

situation, the failure of the airstair step 

assembly could impede the evacuation of 

passengers. 

This [Canadian] AD mandates the 

replacement of the affected forward 

passenger airstair step assembly with a new 

or reworked step assembly. 

Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD provides 

additional instructions for performing an 

electronic tap test of the airstair step 

assembly if the Serial Number (S/N) of the 

airstair step assembly cannot be found. 

The actions in this AD include an 

inspection to determine the serial 

number of the airstair step assembly, 

and if necessary, an electronic tap test, 

re-identification of the airstair step 

assembly, and replacement of the 

airstair step assembly. You may 

examine the MCAI in the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 

0447. 

Relevant Service Information 

Bombardier has issued Service 

Bulletin 84–52–77, Revision B, dated 

October 31, 2013. The actions described 

in this service information are intended 

to correct the unsafe condition 

identified in the MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

‘‘Contacting the Manufacturer’’ 

Paragraph in This Proposed AD 

Since late 2006, we have included a 

standard paragraph titled ‘‘Airworthy 

Product’’ in all MCAI ADs in which the 

FAA develops an AD based on a foreign 

authority’s AD. 

The MCAI or referenced service 

information in an FAA AD often directs 

the owner/operator to contact the 

manufacturer for corrective actions, 

such as a repair. Briefly, the Airworthy 

Product paragraph allowed owners/ 

operators to use corrective actions 

provided by the manufacturer if those 

actions were FAA-approved. In 

addition, the paragraph stated that any 

actions approved by the State of Design 

Authority (or its delegated agent) are 

considered to be FAA-approved. 

In another NPRM, Directorate 

Identifier 2012–NM–101–AD (78 FR 

78285, December 26, 2013), we 

proposed to prevent the use of repairs 

that were not specifically developed to 

correct the unsafe condition, by 

requiring that the repair approval 

provided by the State of Design 

Authority or its delegated agent 

specifically refer to the FAA AD. This 

change was intended to clarify the 

method of compliance and to provide 

operators with better visibility of repairs 

that are specifically developed and 

approved to correct the unsafe 

condition. In addition, we proposed to 

change the phrase ‘‘its delegated agent’’ 

to include a design approval holder 

(DAH) with State of Design Authority 

design organization approval (DOA), as 

applicable, to refer to a DAH authorized 

to approve required repairs for the 

proposed AD. 

One commenter to the other NPRM, 

Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–101–AD 

(78 FR 78285, December 26, 2013), 

stated the following: ‘‘The proposed 

wording, being specific to repairs, 

eliminates the interpretation that Airbus 

messages are acceptable for approving 

minor deviations (corrective actions) 

needed during accomplishment of an 

AD mandated Airbus service bulletin.’’ 

This comment has made the FAA 

aware that some operators have 

misunderstood or misinterpreted the 

Airworthy Product paragraph to allow 

the owner/operator to use messages 

provided by the manufacturer as 

approval of deviations during the 

accomplishment of an AD-mandated 

action. The Airworthy Product 

paragraph does not approve messages or 

other information provided by the 

manufacturer for deviations to the 

requirements of the AD-mandated 

actions. The Airworthy Product 

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requirement to contact the manufacturer 

for corrective actions for the identified 

unsafe condition and does not cover 

deviations from other AD requirements. 

However, deviations to AD-required 

actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17, 

and anyone may request the approval 

for an alternative method of compliance 

to the AD-required actions using the 

procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

To address this misunderstanding and 

misinterpretation of the Airworthy 

Product paragraph, we have changed 

that paragraph and retitled it 

‘‘Contacting the Manufacturer.’’ This 

paragraph now clarifies that for any 

requirement in this proposed AD to 

obtain corrective actions from a 

manufacturer, the action must be 

accomplished using a method approved 

by the FAA, TCCA, or Bombardier’s 

TCCA Design Approval Organization 

(DAO). 

The Contacting the Manufacturer 

paragraph also clarifies that, if approved 

by the DAO, the approval must include 

the DAO-authorized signature. The DAO 

signature indicates that the data and 

information contained in the document 

are TCCA-approved, which is also FAAapproved. Messages and other 

information provided by the 

manufacturer that do not contain the 

DAO-authorized signature approval are 

not TCCA-approved, unless TCCA 

directly approves the manufacturer’s 

message or other information. 

This clarification does not remove 

flexibility previously afforded by the 

Airworthy Product paragraph. 

Consistent with long-standing FAA 

policy, such flexibility was never 

intended for required actions. This is 

also consistent with the 

recommendation of the Airworthiness 

Directive Implementation Aviation 

Rulemaking Committee to increase 

flexibility in complying with ADs by 

identifying those actions in 

manufacturers’ service instructions that 

are ‘‘Required for Compliance’’ with 

ADs. We continue to work with 

manufacturers to implement this 

recommendation. But once we 

determine that an action is required, any 

deviation from the requirement must be 

approved as an alternative method of 

compliance. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

affects 76 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it would take 

about 1 work-hour per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this proposed AD. The average labor 

rate is $85 per work-hour. Required 

parts would cost about $0 per product. 

Based on these figures, we estimate the 

cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 

operators to be $6,460, or $85 per 

product. 

In addition, we estimate that any 

necessary follow-on actions would take 

up to 9 work-hours and require parts 

costing $206,175, for a cost of $206,940 

per product. We have no way of 

determining the number of aircraft that 

might need these actions. 

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): 

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2014– 

0447; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM– 

019–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by September 

2, 2014. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model 

DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 series airplanes, 

certificated in any category, serial numbers 

4001 and subsequent. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 52, Doors. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by a report of 

several cracks found on the forward 

passenger airstair door step assembly. We are 

issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks 

in the forward passenger airstair door step 

assembly, which could propagate and result 

in the structural failure of the steps and 

impede the evacuation of passengers in the 

event of an emergency egress situation. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Inspection, Electronic Tap Test, ReIdentification, and Replacement of the 

Airstair Step Assembly 

For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 

through 4393: Within 320 days after the 

effective date of this AD, do an inspection to 

determine the serial number of the airstair 

step assembly, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 84–52–77, Revision B, dated 

October 31, 2013. 

(1) If the serial number of the airstair step 

assembly cannot be found, or if the serial 

number is illegible: Before further flight, do 

an electronic tap test to determine the 

existence of epoxy compound, in accordance 

with the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52–77, 

Revision B, dated October 31, 2013. 

(i) If the existence of epoxy compound is 

confirmed, before further flight, re-identify 

the airstair step assembly, in accordance with 

the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52–77, 

Revision B, dated October 31, 2013. 


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(ii) If the existence of epoxy compound is 

not confirmed: Within 6,000 flight hours after 

the effective date of this AD, replace the 

airstair step assembly, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 84–52–77, Revision B, dated 

October 31, 2013. 

(2) If the serial number of the airstair step 

assembly is in the affected range specified in 

paragraph 1.A. ‘‘Effectivity’’ of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 84–52–77, Revision B, dated 

October 31, 2013: Within 6,000 flight hours 

after the effective date of this AD, replace the 

airstair step assembly, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 84–52–77, Revision B, dated 

October 31, 2013. 

(h) Parts Installation Prohibition 

As of the effective date of this AD, no 

person may install on any airplane an airstair 

step assembly with part number 85217008– 

001 containing a serial number in the 

affected range specified in paragraph 1.A. 

‘‘Effectivity’’ of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

84–52–77, Revision B, dated October 31, 

2013. 

(i) Credit for Previous Actions 

This paragraph provides credit for actions 

required by paragraph (g) of this AD if the 

serial number is known, and if those actions 

were performed before the effective date of 

this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 

84–52–77, Revision A, dated April 24, 2013, 

which is not incorporated by reference in this 

AD. 

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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 If sending information directly 

to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program 

Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, 

FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 

Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 

516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. 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. The AMOC approval 

letter must specifically reference this AD. 

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 

requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 

actions from a manufacturer, the action must 

be accomplished using a method approved 

by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, 

Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or 

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or 

Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval 

Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, 

the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature. 

(k) Related Information 

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian 

Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–20R1, 

dated December 30, 2013, for related 

information. This MCAI may be found in the 

AD docket on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for and 

locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0447. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series 

Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, 

Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; 

telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; 

email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; 

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

may view this 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 July 3, 

2014. 

Dionne Palermo, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–16811 Filed 7–16–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Department of the Army, Corps of 

Engineers 

33 CFR Part 334 

St. Johns River, U.S. Coast Guard 

Station Mayport, Sector Jacksonville, 

Florida; Restricted Area 

AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 

DoD. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

and request for comments. 

SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of 

Engineers (Corps) is proposing to amend 

the existing regulations to establish a 

new restricted area in the waters 

surrounding U.S. Coast Guard Sector 

Jacksonville facilities at Station 

Mayport, Jacksonville, Florida (Station 

Mayport). Station Mayport is situated on 

the south side of the St. Johns River 

which, as the primary federal navigable 

channel entering the Port of 

Jacksonville, is heavily transited by 

commercial and recreational vessels. 

This United States Coast Guard (USCG) 

facility maintains a high operational 

tempo for both routine and emergency 

operations. The amendment to the 

existing regulations is necessary to 

enhance the USCG’s ability to counter 

postulated threats against their 

personnel, equipment, cutters, and 

facilities by providing a stand-off buffer 

encompassing the waters immediately 

contiguous to the Station Mayport. The 

amendment will also serve to protect 

the general public from injury or 

property damage during routine and 

emergency USCG operations and 

provide an explosive safety arc buffer 

during periodic transfer of ammunitions 

between units, including cutters. 

DATES: Written comments must be 

submitted on or before August 18, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 

identified by docket number COE– 

2014–0009, by any of the following 

methods: 

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

Email: david.b.olson@usace.army.mil. 

Include the docket number, COE–2014– 

0009, in the subject line of the message. 

Mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 

Attn: CECW–CO (David B. Olson), 441 

G Street NW., Washington, DC 20314– 

1000. 

Hand Delivery/Courier: Due to 

security requirements, we cannot 

receive comments by hand delivery or 

courier. 

Instructions: Direct your comments to 

docket number COE–2014–0009. All 

comments received will be included in 

the public docket without change and 

may be made available on-line at http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information provided, unless 

the commenter indicates that the 

comment includes information claimed 

to be Confidential Business Information 

(CBI) or other information whose 

disclosure is restricted by statute. Do 

not submit information that you 

consider to be CBI, or otherwise 

protected, through regulations.gov or 

email. The regulations.gov Web site is 

an anonymous access system, which 

means we will not know your identity 

or contact information unless you 

provide it in the body of your comment. 

If you send an email directly to the 

Corps without going through 

regulations.gov, your email address will 

be automatically captured and included 

as part of the comment that is placed in 

the public docket and made available on 

the Internet. If you submit an electronic 

comment, we recommend that you 

include your name and other contact 

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