6094 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 23 / Thursday, February 3, 2022 / Proposed Rules 

21701 (86 FR 46766, August 20, 2021); 

and 

■ b. Adding the following new AD: 

Leonardo S.p.a.: Docket No. FAA–2022– 

0024; Project Identifier MCAI–2021– 

00994–R. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

The FAA must receive comments by March 

21, 2022. 

(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 

This AD replaces AD 2021–17–18, 

Amendment 39–21701 (86 FR 46766, August 

20, 2021) (AD 2021–17–18). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to all Leonardo S.p.a. 

Model A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, and 

AW109SP helicopters, certificated in any 

category. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 

Code 6400, Tail Rotor System. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by a report of a 

crack on the tail rotor (TR) mast. The FAA 

is issuing this AD to address cracking on the 

TR mast, which could lead to failure of the 

TR mast, with consequent loss of control of 

the helicopter. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Requirements 

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this 

AD: Comply with all required actions and 

compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0144, dated 

June 17, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0144). 

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0144 

(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0144 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using 

September 7, 2021 (the effective date of AD 

2021–17–18). 

(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 

2021–0144 does not apply to this AD. 

(3) Where EASA AD 2021–0144 refers to 

flight hours (FH), this AD requires using 

hours time-in-service. 

(4) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021– 

0144 specifies a compliance time of 25 FH or 

3 months, whichever occurs first, this AD 

requires compliance within 25 hours time-inservice after September 7, 2021 (the effective 

date of AD 2021–17–18). 

(5) Where Note 1 of EASA AD 2021–0144 

specifies a tolerance of 30 FH, this AD does 

not allow a tolerance. 

(6) The initial compliance time for the 

inspection specified in paragraph (5) of 

EASA AD 2021–0144 is at the compliance 

time specified in paragraph (5) of EASA AD 

2021–0144, or within 30 days after the 

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 

later. 

(7) Where paragraph (6) of EASA AD 2021– 

0144 states the term ‘‘discrepancies,’’ for the 

purposes of this AD discrepancies include 

dents, corrosion, elongation, scratches, wear, 

excessive wear (web visible), fretting, or 

stepping. 

(8) Where paragraph (7) of EASA AD 2021– 

0144 states the term ‘‘discrepancies,’’ for the 

purposes of this AD discrepancies include 

abnormal wear condition, corrosion, fretting, 

crack, or damage (including dents, 

elongation, scratches, or stepping). 

(9) Where EASA AD 2021–0144 defines 

‘‘serviceable part,’’ and that definition 

specifies instructions that are ‘‘approved 

under Leonardo Design Organization 

Approval (DOA) or by EASA,’’ for this AD, 

the repair must be accomplished using a 

method approved by the Manager, General 

Aviation and Rotorcraft Section, 

International Validation Branch, FAA; or 

EASA; or Leonardo S.p.a.’s EASA DOA. If 

approved by the DOA, the approval must 

include the DOA-authorized signature. 

(10) Where Note 2 and paragraph (7) of 

EASA AD 2021–0144 specify instructions 

that are ‘‘approved under Leonardo DOA or 

by EASA,’’ for this AD, the repair must be 

accomplished using a method approved by 

the Manager, General Aviation and Rotorcraft 

Section, International Validation Branch, 

FAA; or EASA; or Leonardo S.p.a.’s EASA 

DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval 

must include the DOA-authorized signature. 

(11) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0144 specifies 

to contact the manufacturer for corrective 

action, this AD requires the repair to be done 

in accordance with a method approved by 

the Manager, General Aviation and Rotorcraft 

Section, International Validation Branch, 

FAA; or EASA; or Leonardo S.p.a.’s EASA 

DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval 

must include the DOA-authorized signature. 

(12) Where the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2021–0144 specifies 

to discard a certain part, this AD requires 

removing that part from service. 

(i) Special Flight Permit 

Special flight permits may be issued in 

accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 

to operate the helicopter to a location where 

the actions of this AD can be performed, 

provided no passengers are onboard. 

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, International Validation 

Branch, 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 International Validation 

Branch, send it to the attention of the person 

identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. 

Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@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. 

(k) Related Information 

(1) For EASA AD 2021–0144, contact the 

EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 

Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; 

email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet: 

www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

EASA AD on the EASA website at https://

ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this 

material at the FAA, Office of the Regional 

Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood 

Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. 

For information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 817–222–5110. This 

material may be found in the AD docket on 

the internet at https://www.regulations.gov 

by searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0024. 

(2) For more information about this AD, 

contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, 

COS Program Management Section, 

Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 1600 

Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 

11590; phone: (516) 228–7330; email: 

andrea.jimenez@faa.gov. 

Issued on January 27, 2022. 

Lance T. Gant, 

Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2022–02073 Filed 2–2–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD 

20 CFR Part 220 

RIN 3220–AB77 

Consultative Examinations 

AGENCY: Railroad Retirement Board. 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: The Railroad Retirement 

Board proposes to amend its regulations 

concerning consultative examinations 

used in adjudication of claims for 

disability annuities. The amendment 

will permit psychological and 

psychiatric consultative examinations to 

be conducted through the use of video 

teleconferencing technology. The 

amendment will allow the remote 

conduct of examinations where physical 

contact is not required and will 

facilitate medical evaluations when 

physical proximity is not feasible. 

DATES: Submit comments on or before 

April 4, 2022. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

identified by RIN number, by any of the 

following methods: 

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for sending comments. 

Email: SecretarytotheBoard@RRB.gov. 

Include RIN 3220–AB77 in the subject 

line of the message. 

Mail: Secretary to the Board, Railroad 

Retirement Board, 844 N Rush St., 

Chicago, IL 60611–1275. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Marguerite P. Dadabo, (312) 751–4945, 


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TTD (312) 751–4701, 

Marguerite.Dadabo@rrb.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Railroad Retirement Board (Board) 

proposes to amend its disability 

regulations to allow video 

teleconferencing technology (VTT) to be 

used to conduct a psychological or a 

psychiatric consultative examination in 

a case where such technology permits 

proper evaluation of a claimant. A VTT 

consultative examination is an 

examination conducted through a 

telecommunications system that allows 

the examining physician or psychologist 

and the claimant to see and hear each 

other for the purpose of communication 

in real time. A VTT consultative 

examination must comply with all 

requirements for consultative 

examinations in subpart G of Part 220 of 

the Board’s regulations, 20 CFR part 

220, subpart G. In addition, the 

following requirements must be 

followed if a VTT consultative 

examination is used. The examining 

physician or psychologist must be 

currently licensed in the state in which 

the provider practices. 

The examining physician or 

psychologist must have the training and 

experience to perform the type of 

examination requested. The examining 

physician or psychologist must have 

access to VTT, and the claimant must 

live in the same state in which the 

provider practices. The claimant shall 

have the right to refuse a VTT 

consultative examination without 

penalty. 

Regulatory Requirements 

Executive Order 12866, as 

Supplemented by Executive Order 

13563 

We consulted with the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) and 

determined that this proposed rule does 

not meet the criteria for a significant 

regulatory action under Executive Order 

12866, as supplemented by Executive 

Order 13563. 

Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) 

This proposed rule will 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 section 6 of Executive 

Order 13132, the Board believes that 

this proposed rule will not have 

sufficient federalism implications to 

warrant the preparation of a federalism 

summary impact statement. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act 

We certify that this proposed rule 

would not have a significant economic 

impact on a substantial number of small 

entities because the proposed rule 

affects individuals only. Therefore, a 

regulatory flexibility analysis is not 

required under the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act, as amended. 

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 

This proposed rule will not result in 

the expenditure by State, local, and 

Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or 

by the private sector, of $100 million or 

more in any one year, and it will not 

significantly or uniquely affect small 

governments. Therefore, no actions are 

deemed necessary under the provisions 

of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

of 1995. 

Paperwork Reduction Act 

This proposed rule does not create 

any new or affect any existing 

collections and, therefore, does not 

require OMB approval under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act. 

List of Subjects in 20 CFR Part 220 

Disability benefits, railroad 

employees, railroad retirement. 

For the reasons discussed in the 

Preamble, the Railroad Retirement 

Board proposes to amend 20 CFR part 

220 as follows: 

PART 220—DETERMINING DISABILITY 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 220 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 45 U.S.C. 231a; 45 U.S.C. 231f. 

■ 2. Amend § 220.57 by adding 

paragraph (c) to read as follows: 

§ 220.57 Types of purchased examinations 

and selection of sources. 

* * * * * 

(c) Use of Video Teleconferencing 

Technology. Video teleconferencing 

technology (VTT) may be used for a 

psychological or a psychiatric 

consultative examination provided that 

the following requirements are met: 

(1) The examining physician or 

psychologist is currently state-licensed 

in the state in which the provider 

practices; 

(2) The examining physician or 

psychologist has the training and 

experience to perform the type of 

examination requested; 

(3) The examining physician or 

psychologist has access to video 

teleconferencing technology; 

(4) The examining physician or 

psychologist is permitted to perform the 

exam in accordance with state licensing 

laws and regulations; 

(5) The protocol for the examination 

does not require physical contact; 

(6) The claimant has the right to 

refuse a VTT examination without 

penalty; and 

(7) The VTT examination complies 

with all requirements in this Subpart 

governing consultative examinations. 

Dated: January 27, 2022. 

For the Board 

Stephanie Hillyard, 

Secretary to the Board. 

[FR Doc. 2022–02065 Filed 2–2–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

40 CFR Part 52 

[EPA–R08–OAR–2021–0678; FRL–9299–01– 

R8] 

Air Plan Approval; Montana; 2015 

Ozone NAAQS Interstate Transport 

Requirements 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: The Clean Air Act (CAA) 

requires each State Implementation Plan 

(SIP) to contain adequate provisions 

prohibiting emissions that will 

significantly contribute to 

nonattainment or interfere with 

maintenance of air quality in other 

states. The State of Montana made a 

submission to the Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) to 

address these requirements for the 2015 

ozone National Ambient Air Quality 

Standards (NAAQS). EPA is proposing 

to approve the submission for Montana 

as meeting the requirement that the SIP 

contains adequate provisions to prohibit 

emissions that will significantly 

contribute to nonattainment or interfere 

with maintenance of the 2015 ozone 

NAAQS in any other state. 

DATES: Written comments must be 

received on or before March 7, 2022. 

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, 

identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R08– 

OAR–2021–0678, to the Federal 

Rulemaking Portal: https://

www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 

instructions for submitting comments. 

Once submitted, comments cannot be 

edited or removed from 

www.regulations.gov. EPA may publish 

any comment received to its public 

docket. Do not submit electronically any 

information you consider to be 

Confidential Business Information (CBI) 

or other information whose disclosure is 


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