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CSN or more on the effective date of this AD, 

and for the AE 3007A, A1, A1/1, A1/2, A1/ 

3, A1P, and A3 turbofan engines with HPT 

stage 2 wheels installed that have 9,500 CSN 

or more on the effective date of this AD, 

remove the wheel from service within 15 CIS 

after the effective date of this AD. 

(ii) Thereafter: 

(A) Do not approve for return to service 

any AE 3007A1E turbofan engine with an 

HPT stage 2 wheel, P/N 23074462, installed, 

that exceeds the new life limit of 7,500 CSN; 

and 

(B) Do not approve for return to service any 

AE 3007A, A1, A1/1, A1/2, A1/3, A1P, and 

A3 turbofan engines with an HPT stage 2 

wheel, P/N 23074462, installed, that exceeds 

the new life limit of 9,500 CSN. 

(C) Throughout the life of the HPT stage 2 

wheel, always use the lowest life limit 

applicable to any engine model in which the 

part was used in service. If life usage records 

are not sufficient to identify all engine 

models in which the part has been flown, the 

lowest life applicable to any engine model for 

which the part is eligible must be used. 

(3) For HPT stage 2 wheels, P/N 23074644 

and P/N 23075345, do the following: 

(i) For HPT stage 2 wheels that have 9,500 

CSN or more on the effective date of this AD, 

remove the HPT stage 2 wheel from service 

within 15 CIS after the effective date of this 

AD. 

(ii) Thereafter, do not approve for return to 

service any engine with an HPT stage 2 

wheel, P/N 23074644 or P/N 23075345, 

installed, that exceeds the new life limit of 

9,500 CSN. 

(4) For HPT stage 2 wheels, P/N 23084520, 

do the following: 

(i) For HPT stage 2 wheels that have 23,000 

CSN or more on the effective date of this AD, 

remove the HPT stage 2 wheel from service 

before the next flight after the effective date 

of this AD. 

(ii) Thereafter, do not approve for return to 

service any engine with an HPT stage 2 

wheel, P/N 23084520, installed, that exceeds 

the new life limit of 23,000 CSN. 

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

The Manager, Chicago Aircraft 

Certification Office, may approve alternative 

methods of compliance for this AD. Use the 

procedures 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 

request. 

(g) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace 

Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification 

Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 

2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; 

phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834; 

email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov. 

(2) RRC ASB No. AE 3007A–A–72–414, 

Revision 1, dated December 5, 2012, which 

is not incorporated by reference in this AD, 

can be obtained from RRC, using the contact 

information in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, 

450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB– 

01–06, Indianapolis, IN 46225, phone: 317– 

230–1667; email: CMSEindyOSD@rollsroyce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 

12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, 

MA. For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. 

(h) Material Incorporated by Reference 

None. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

December 17, 2013. 

Colleen M. D’Alessandro, 

Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & 

Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 

Service. 

[FR Doc. 2013–30734 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0033; Airspace 

Docket No. 13–AEA–1] 

Establishment of Class E Airspace; 

Leesburg, VA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action establishes Class 

E Airspace at Leesburg, VA, creating 

controlled airspace to aid Potomac 

TRACON in the safe and orderly flow of 

air traffic at Leesburg Executive Airport. 

This action enhances the safety and 

management of Instrument Flight Rules 

(IFR) operations at the airport. This 

action also updates the geographic 

coordinates of the airport. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 6, 

2014. The Director of the Federal 

Register approves this incorporation by 

reference action under title 1, Code of 

Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 

the annual revision of FAA Order 

7400.9 and publication of conforming 

amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John 

Fornito, Operations Support Group, 

Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 

Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 

Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 

305–6364. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On April 8, 2013, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking to establish Class 

E airspace at Leesburg, VA (78 FR 

20846) Docket No. FAA–2012–0033. 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. No comments 

were received. Subsequent to 

publication the FAA found that the 

geographic coordinates of the airport 

were transposed. This action makes the 

correction. Class E airspace designations 

are published in paragraph 6002 of FAA 

Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013, 

and effective September 15, 2013, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The Class E airspace designations 

listed in this document will be 

published subsequently in the Order. 

The Rule 

This amendment to Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

establishes the Class E airspace 

extending upward from the surface 

within a 6-mile radius at Leesburg 

Executive Airport, providing the 

controlled airspace required to aid 

Potomac TRACON in the safe and 

orderly flow of air traffic at Leesburg, 

VA. Also, the geographic coordinates of 

the airport are adjusted to coincide with 

the FAA’s aeronautical database. 

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, is non-controversial and 

unlikely to result in adverse or negative 

comments. 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 only affects air traffic 

procedures and air navigation, it is 

certified that this rule, when 

promulgated, does not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the United States Code. 

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. This rulemaking is 

promulgated under the authority 

described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 

Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 

section, the FAA is charged with 

prescribing regulations to assign the use 

of airspace necessary to ensure the 

safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 

airspace. This regulation is within the 

scope of that authority as it establishes 

controlled airspace at Leesburg 

Executive Airport, Leesburg, VA. 


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1There is also a termination premium, which is 

unaffected by this final rule. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental 

Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ 

paragraph 311a. This airspace action is 

not expected to cause any potentially 

significant environmental impacts, and 

no extraordinary circumstances exist 

that warrant preparation of an 

environmental assessment. 

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air). 

Adoption of the Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 14 CFR Part 71 as follows: 

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 

B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 

TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 

REPORTING POINTS 

■ 1. The authority citation for 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 Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9X, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

dated August 7, 2013, effective 

September 15, 2013, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas 

Extending Upward From the Surface of the 

Earth. 

* * * * * 

AEA VA E2 Leesburg, VA [New] 

Leesburg Executive Airport, VA 

(Lat. 39°04′41′′ N., long. 77°33′27′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface within a 6-mile radius of Leesburg 

Executive Airport. 

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on 

December 19, 2013. 

Paul Lore, 

Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 

Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 

Organization. 

[FR Doc. 2013–31062 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY 

CORPORATION 

29 CFR Part 4007 

RIN 1212–AB26 

Payment of Premiums; Large-Plan FlatRate Premium 

AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty 

Corporation. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: Based on its regulatory review 

under Executive Order 13563 

(Improving Regulation and Regulatory 

Review), the Pension Benefit Guaranty 

Corporation (PBGC) is moving the flatrate premium due date for large plans to 

later in the premium payment year—to 

the same date as the variable-rate 

premium due date for such plans— 

starting with the 2014 plan year. Thus, 

large calendar-year plans’ 2014 flat-rate 

premiums will be due October 15, 2014. 

This action implements part of a PBGC 

project to make its premium rules more 

effective and less burdensome by 

simplifying due dates, coordinating the 

due date for terminating plans with the 

termination process, making conforming 

and clarifying changes to the variablerate premium rules, providing for relief 

from penalties, and making other 

changes. The rest of the project will be 

implemented by a separate final rule. 

DATES: Effective January 3, 2014. 

Applicable to plan years that begin on 

or after January 1, 2014. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Catherine B. Klion, Assistant General 

Counsel for Regulatory Affairs 

(klion.catherine@pbgc.gov), or Deborah 

C. Murphy, Deputy Assistant General 

Counsel for Regulatory Affairs 

(murphy.deborah@pbgc.gov), Office of 

the General Counsel, Pension Benefit 

Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street 

NW., Washington DC 20005–4026; 202– 

326–4024. (TTY and TDD users may call 

the Federal relay service toll-free at 

800–877–8339 and ask to be connected 

to 202–326–4024.) 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Executive Summary—Purpose of the 

Regulatory Action 

This rulemaking is needed as part of 

a larger project to make PBGC’s 

premium rules more effective and less 

burdensome. The rule contributes to the 

simplification and streamlining of due 

dates by making the flat-rate premium 

due date for large plans the same as the 

variable-rate premium due date for such 

plans. 

PBGC’s legal authority for this action 

comes from section 4002(b)(3) of the 

Employee Retirement Income Security 

Act of 1974 (ERISA), which authorizes 

PBGC to issue regulations to carry out 

the purposes of title IV of ERISA, and 

section 4007 of ERISA, which gives 

PBGC authority to set premium due 

dates and to assess late payment 

penalties. 

Executive Summary—Major Provisions 

of the Regulatory Action 

In recent years, premium due dates 

have depended on size of plan and type 

of premium. Large plans have paid the 

flat-rate premium early in the premium 

payment year and the variable-rate 

premium later in the year. Mid-size 

plans have paid both the flat- and 

variable-rate premiums by that same 

later due date. Small plans have paid 

the flat- and variable-rate premiums in 

the following year. On July 23, 2013, 

PBGC proposed to simplify the due-date 

rules by providing that all annual 

premiums for plans of all sizes will be 

due on the same day in the premium 

payment year—the historical variablerate premium due date. As part of that 

simplification process, this rule 

eliminates the separate due date for the 

flat-rate premiums of large plans 

beginning with the 2014 plan year. 

Background 

PBGC administers the pension plan 

termination insurance program under 

title IV of the Employee Retirement 

Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 

Under ERISA sections 4006 and 4007, 

plans covered by the program must pay 

premiums to PBGC. PBGC’s premium 

regulations—on Premium Rates (29 CFR 

part 4006) and on Payment of Premiums 

(29 CFR part 4007)—implement ERISA 

sections 4006 and 4007. 

There are two kinds of annual 

premiums.1 The flat-rate premium is 

based on the number of plan 

participants, determined as of the 

participant count date. The participant 

count date is generally the last day of 

the plan year preceding the premium 

payment year; in some cases, however 

(such as for plans that are new or are 

involved in certain mergers or spinoffs), 

the participant count date is the first 

day of the premium payment year. The 

variable-rate premium (which applies 

only to single-employer plans) is based 

on a plan’s unfunded vested benefits 

(UVBs)—the excess of its premium 

funding target over its assets. 

Section 4007 of ERISA authorizes 

PBGC to set premium due dates and 

assess penalties for failure to pay 


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