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inspections required by paragraph (b) of this

AD at the applicable time specified in

paragraph (d)(1) or (d)(2) of this AD.

(1) For Model A310–200 series airplanes:

Inspect at intervals not to exceed 5 years or

9,600 landings, whichever occurs first.

(2) For Model A310–300 series airplanes:

Inspect at intervals not to exceed 5 years or

5,600 landings, whichever occurs first.

Note 2: Accomplishment of the actions

required by paragraph (b), (c), or (d) of this

AD in accordance with Airbus Service

Bulletin A310–53–2041, Revision 1, dated

March 6, 1991, prior to the effective date of

this AD, is acceptable for compliance with

that paragraph.

(e) Perform an inspection to detect cracking

of the holes of the corner doublers, the failsafe ring, and the door frames of the left-and

right-hand forward, mid, and aft passenger/

crew door structures, in accordance with

Airbus Service Bulletin A310–53–2037,

Revision 1, dated April 29, 1992, and at the

applicable times specified in paragraphs

(e)(1), (e)(2), and (e)(3) of this AD.

(1) For the upper corners of the forward

doors: Inspect prior to the accumulation of

20,000 total landings, or within 2,000

landings after the effective date of this AD,

whichever occurs later.

(2) For the lower corners of the forward

doors: Inspect prior to the accumulation of

20,000 total landings, or within 4,000

landings after the effective date of this AD,

whichever occurs later.

(3) For the upper and lower corners of the

aft doors, and for the parts underneath the

corners of the upper door frames: Inspect

prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total

landings, or within 4,000 landings after the

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs

later.

(f) Repeat the inspections required by

paragraph (e) of this AD at the applicable

times specified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2),

(f)(3), (f)(4), and (f)(5).

(1) For the upper corners of the forward

doors: Inspect at intervals not to exceed 6,000

landings.

(2) For the lower corners of the forward

doors: Inspect at intervals not to exceed

10,000 landings.

(3) For the upper and lower corners of the

aft doors on which an inspection required by

paragraph (e) of this AD was accomplished

using a Roto test technique: Inspect at

intervals not to exceed 8,000 landings.

(4) For the upper and lower corners of the

aft doors on which an inspection required by

paragraph (e) of this AD was accomplished

using an X-ray technique: Inspect at intervals

not to exceed 3,500 landings.

(5) For the areas around the fasteners in the

vicinity of stringer 12 on the upper door

frames of the aft doors on which an

inspection required by paragraph (e) of this

AD was accomplished using a visual

technique: Inspect at intervals not to exceed

6,900 landings.

(g) If any crack is found during any

inspection required by paragraph (e) or (f) of

this AD: Prior to further flight, accomplish

the requirement of paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)

of this AD, as applicable.

(1) If any crack is found, and the crack can

be eliminated using the method specified in

Airbus Service Bulletin A310–53–2037,

Revision 1, dated April 29, 1992: Prior to

further flight, repair the crack in accordance

with that service bulletin.

(2) If any crack is found, and the crack

cannot be eliminated using the method

specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A310–

53–2037, Revision 1, dated April 29, 1992:

Prior to further flight, repair the crack in

accordance with a method approved by the

Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,

FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

(h) Modification of the passenger/crew

door frames in accordance with Airbus

Service Bulletin A310–53–2017, Revision 7,

dated February 25, 1992, constitutes

terminating action for the repetitive

inspections required by paragraph (f) of this

AD.

(i) 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,

International Branch, ANM–116. Operators

shall submit their requests through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, International Branch,

ANM–116.

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the International Branch,

ANM–116.

(j) 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 airplane to a

location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

(k) Except as provided by paragraphs (g)(2)

and (h), the actions shall be done in

accordance with the following Airbus service

bulletins, which contain the specified

effective pages:

Service bulletin referenced and date Page number shown on page Revision level shown

on page Date shown on page

A310–53–2030, Revision 5, March 6, 1991 .............................. 1–2, 4–5, 7–9, 14 .................... 5 ................................ March 6, 1991.

3, 6, 10–13,15–17 ................... 4 ................................ December 5, 1990.

A310–53–2041, Revision 02, July 2, 1996 ................................ 1–21 ......................................... 02 .............................. July 2, 1996.

A300–53–2037, Revision 1, April 29, 1992 ............................... 1, 4, 6, 11–15, 18, 29, 39–44,

46, 57.

1 ................................ April 29, 1992.

2–3, 5, 7–10, 16–17, 19–28,

30–38, 45, 47–56, 58–60.

Original ...................... December 11, 1990.

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 Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice

Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France.

Copies may be inspected at the FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind

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

Office of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,

DC.

Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed

in French airworthiness directive 91–132–

124(B), dated June 26, 1991, as amended by

a Correction, dated August 21, 1991.

(l) This amendment becomes effective on

September 4, 1998.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 24,

1998.

S.R. Miller,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 98–20338 Filed 7–30–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98–ANM–05]

Establishment of Class E Airspace;

Moses Lake, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action establishes a Class

E surface area at Grant County Airport,

Moses Lake, WA. The effect of this

action is to provide controlled airspace

between the surface and the en route
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phase of flight when the airport traffic

control tower is closed.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 8,

1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dennis Ripley, ANM–520.6, Federal

Aviation Administration, Docket No.

98–ANM–05, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W.,

Renton, Washington, 98055–4056;

telephone number: (425) 227–2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

On May 15, 1998, the FAA proposed

to amend Title 14, Code of Federal

Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by

establishing the Moses Lake Class E

surface area (63 FR 27012). This

establishment of the Class E surface area

provides the additional airspace

necessary to allow terminal operations

to and from the en route environment

when the control tower is not in

operation. The commissioning of the

Automated Surface Observing System

(ASOS) qualifies the Grant County

Airport for a Class E surface area.

Interested parties were invited to

participate in the rulemaking

proceeding by submitting written

comments on the proposal. No

comments were received.

The coordinates for this airspace

docket are based on North American

Datum 83. Class E airspace extending

upward from 700 feet or more above the

surface of the earth are published in

Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9E,

dated September 10, 1997, and effective

September 16, 1997, which is

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR

71.1. The Class E airspace designation

listed in document will be published

subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

This amendment to 14 CFR part 71

establishes Class E airspace at Moses

Lake, WA, by providing a Class E

surface area around the Grant County

airport when the control tower is closed.

The intended effect of this rule is

designed to provide safe and efficient

use of the navigable airspace and to

promote safe flight operations under IFR

at Grant County Airport and between

the terminal and en route transition

stages.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation only involves an established

body of technical regulations for which

frequent and routine amendments are

necessary to keep them operationally

current. It, therefore, (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)

does not warrant preparation of a

Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated

impact is so minimal. Since this is a

routine matter that will only affect air

traffic procedures and air navigation, it

is certified that this rule will not have

a significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference,

Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the forgoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,

CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND

CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;

AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING

POINTS

1. The authority citation for 14 CFR

part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–

1963 Comp. p. 389.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in

14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation

Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated September 10, 1997, and effective

September 16, 1997, is amended as

follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated

as a surface area for an airport.

* * * * *

ANM WA E2 Moses Lake, WA [New]

Grant County Airport, Moses Lake, WA

(Lat. 47°12′28′′N, long. 119°19′13′′W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface within a 5.7-mile radius of the Grant

County Airport, excluding that airspace

within an area bounded by a line beginning

at lat. 47°11′31′′N, long. 119°10′59′′W; to lat.

49°09′59′′N, long. 119°14′55′′W; to lat.

47°07′34′′N, long. 119°14′55′′W; thence

counterclockwise via a 5.7-mile radius of the

Grant County Airport to the point of

beginning. This Class E airspace area is

effective during the specific dates and times

established in advance by a Notice to

Airmen. The effective date and time will

thereafter be continuously published in the

Airport/Facility Directory.

* * * * *

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 16,

1998.

Glenn A. Adams, III,

Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division,

Northwest Mountain Region.

[FR Doc. 98–20490 Filed 7–30–98; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–M

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

19 CFR Part 24

[T.D. 98–64]

RIN 1515–AC31

Exporters not Liable for Harbor

Maintenance Fee

AGENCY: Customs Service, Department

of the Treasury.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This document amends the

Customs Regulations to remove the

requirement that an exporter of cargo is

liable for the payment of the Harbor

Maintenance Fee when cargo is loaded

for export at a port subject to the Harbor

Maintenance Fee. This change is

required pursuant to a Supreme Court

decision finding that the Harbor

Maintenance Fee for exporters was in

violation of the Export Clause of the

Constitution of the United States.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The amendment to 19

CFR 24.24 is effective July 31, 1998.

Collection of the Harbor Maintenance

Fee on exports was discontinued

effective April 25, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Patricia Barbare, Operations

Management Specialist, Budget

Division, U.S. Customs Service, (202)

927–0310.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

The Harbor Maintenance Fee was

created by the Water Resources

Development Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99–

662) (26 U.S.C. 4461 et seq.) (the Act),

and is implemented by § 24.24 of the

Customs Regulations (19 CFR 24.24).

The fee, pursuant to the Act and as

implemented by the regulations, became

effective on April 1, 1987, and has been

assessed on port use associated with

imports, exports, and movements of

cargo and passengers between domestic

ports. The fee is paid to the U.S.

Customs Service. The fee has been

imposed at the time of loading for

exports and unloading for other

shipments. Exporters, importers and

domestic shippers have been obligated,

pursuant to the statute and regulations,

to pay 0.125 percent of the value of the

commercial cargo shipped through

identified ports. The fee, once collected

by Customs, is deposited in the Harbor

Maintenance Trust Fund, from which

Congress may appropriate amounts to

pay for harbor maintenance and

development projects and related

expenses.