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later than 20 days after the date of the

entry of the ruling.

Pursuant to requirements set forth in

the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), the

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

has considered the economic impact of

this action on small entities.

The purpose of the RFA is to fit

regulatory actions to the scale of

business subject to such actions in order

that small businesses will not be unduly

or disproportionately burdened.

Marketing orders issued pursuant to the

Act, and rules issued thereunder, are

unique in that they are brought about

through group action of essentially

small entities acting on their own

behalf. Thus, both statutes have small

entity orientation and compatibility.

There are approximately 40 handlers

of Washington potatoes that are subject

to regulation under the order and

approximately 450 producers in the

regulated production area. Small

agricultural service firms, which

include handlers of Washington

potatoes, have been defined by the

Small Business Administration (13 CFR

121.601) as those whose annual receipts

are less than $5,000,000, and small

agricultural producers are defined as

those whose annual receipts are less

than $500,000. The majority of potato

handlers and producers regulated under

the marketing agreement and order may

be classified as small entities.

This final rule reduces the minimum

diameter requirement from 21⁄8 inches

to 2 inches for Russet type varieties of

Washington potatoes shipped during the

July 15 through August 31 period each

season. This change will enable

handlers to market a larger portion of

the crop in fresh market outlets. This

action is expected to improve the

marketing of Washington potatoes and

increase returns to producers. Therefore,

the AMS has determined that this action

will not have a significant economic

impact on a substantial number of small

entities.

Section 946.52 (7 CFR 946.52)

authorizes the issuance of regulations

for grade, size, quality, maturity, and

pack for any variety or varieties of

potatoes grown in different portions of

the production area during any period.

Size regulations are currently in effect

under section 946.336 in terms of

minimum diameter and minimum

weight. All Russet types must be 21⁄8

inches minimum diameter or 4 ounces

minimum weight during the period July

15 through August 31 each season, and

2 inches or 4 ounces during the

remainder of the season. This rule

amends section 946.336 by reducing the

minimum diameter requirement for

Russet type varieties from 21⁄8 inches to

2 inches during the July 15 through

August 31 period each season. Thus, the

2 inch minimum diameter or 4 ounce

minimum weight will apply to Russet

type potatoes throughout the entire

season.

At its meeting on February 15, 1996,

the Committee unanimously

recommended reducing the minimum

diameter requirement for Russet type

varieties to 2 inches during the period

July 15 through August 31, when early

crop shipments are made.

When the current minimum diameter

requirement for Russet type varieties

was established, the Norgold Russet was

the primary variety being grown for the

early market, i.e., the months of July and

August. This variety is more round in

shape than those varieties grown for

shipment later in the season. The newer

varieties grown for the early market,

such as the Norkotah Russet, are shaped

the same as the varieties traditionally

marketed later in the season. Thus, there

is no need for a larger diameter

requirement for earlier varieties.

Therefore, the Committee recommended

that all Russet type varieties be subject

to the same minimum diameter

requirement throughout the entire

marketing season.

Reducing the minimum diameter will

enable handlers to market a larger

portion of the crop in fresh market

outlets. This change is expected to

improve the marketing of Washington

potatoes and increase returns to

producers.

The proposed rule concerning this

action was published in the April 22,

1996, Federal Register (61 FR 17587),

with a 30-day comment period ending

May 22, 1996. No comments were

received.

After consideration of all relevant

material presented, including the

information and recommendations

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.

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C 553, it is further

found that good cause exists for not

postponing the effective date of this

action until 30 days after publication in

the Federal Register because: (1) This

action relaxes size requirements on

handlers and must be effective on July

15, 1996, for the handlers to take full

advantage of the relaxed requirements;

(2) a 30-day period for written

comments was provided on this action

and no comments were received; and (3)

delaying the effective date of this action

will serve no useful purpose.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 946

Marketing agreements, Potatoes,

Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

For the reasons set forth in the

preamble, 7 CFR part 946 is hereby

amended as follows:

PART 946—IRISH POTATOES GROWN

IN WASHINGTON

1. The authority citation for 7 CFR

part 946 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.

2. Section 946.336 is amended by

revising paragraph (a)(2)(ii) to read as

follows:

§ 946.336 Handling regulation.

* * * * *

(a) * * *

(2) * * *

(ii) All Russet types, 2 inches (54.0

mm) minimum diameter, or 4 ounces

minimum weight.

* * * * *

Dated: June 13, 1996.

Sharon Bomer Lauritsen,

Acting Director, Fruit and Vegetable Division.

[FR Doc. 96–15629 Filed 6–18–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3410–02–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 93–ANE–64; Amendment 39–

9668; AD 96–12–27]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal

Inc. (formerly Textron Lycoming) LTS

101 Series Turboshaft and LTP 101

Series Turboprop Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD),

applicable to AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly

Textron Lycoming) LTS 101 series

turboshaft and LTP 101 series turboprop

engines, that requires removal from

service of suspect disks for a one-time

inspection of the disk tenon area of the

gas generator turbine disk. This

amendment is prompted by a report of

a gas generator turbine disk tenon

failure. The actions specified by this AD

are intended to prevent total loss of

engine power, inflight engine shutdown,

and possible damage to the aircraft.

DATES: Effective August 19, 1996.
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The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of August 19,

1996.

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from AlliedSignal Engines, 111 South

34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85072;

telephone (602) 365–2493, fax (602)

365–2210. This information may be

examined at the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), New England

Region, Office of the Assistant Chief

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:

Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer,

Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine

and Propeller Directorate, 12 New

England Executive Park, Burlington, MA

01803–5299; telephone (617) 238–7148,

fax (617) 238–7199.

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 AlliedSignal Inc.

(formerly Textron Lycoming) LTS 101

series turboshaft and LTP 101 series

turboprop engines was published in the

Federal Register on May 15, 1995 (60

FR 25869). That action proposed to

require a one-time inspection of the disk

tenon area of the gas generator turbine

disk in accordance with Textron

Lycoming Service Bulletin (SB) No. LT

101–72–50–0150, dated September 1,

1993.

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. No

comments were received on the

proposal or the FAA’s determination of

the cost to the public. The FAA has

determined that air safety and the

public interest require the adoption of

the rule as proposed.

The FAA estimates that 618 engines

installed on aircraft of U.S. registry will

be affected by this AD, that it will take

approximately 6.5 work hours per

engine to accomplish the required

actions, and that the average labor rate

is $60 per work hour. AlliedSignal Inc.

has advised that they will supply disks

or rotors on an exchange basis at no cost

to the operator. Based on these figures,

the total cost impact of the AD on U.S.

operators is estimated to be $229,896.

The regulations adopted herein 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 Executive Order 12612,

it is determined that this final rule does

not have sufficient federalism

implications to warrant the preparation

of a Federalism Assessment.

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:

96–12–27 AlliedSignal Inc.: Amendment

39–9668. Docket 93–ANE–64.

Applicability: AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly

Textron Lycoming) LTS 101 series turboshaft

and LTP 101 series turboprop engines

installed on but not limited to Aerospatiale

AS 350 and SA366G, Bell 222, and

Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) BK117

helicopters; and Piaggio P166–DL3 and

Airtractor AT302 airplanes.

Note: 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

use the authority provided in paragraph (b)

to request approval from the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA). This approval may

address either no action, if the current

configuration eliminates the unsafe

condition, or different actions necessary to

address the unsafe condition described in

this AD. Such a request should include an

assessment of the effect of the changed

configuration on the unsafe condition

addressed by this AD. In no case does the

presence of any modification, alteration, or

repair remove any engine from the

applicability of this AD.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent total loss of engine power,

inflight engine shutdown, and possible

damage to the aircraft, accomplish the

following:

(a) Remove from service suspect disks and

perform a one-time inspection of the disk

tenon area of the gas generator turbine disk,

and replace, if necessary, with a serviceable

part, in accordance with Textron Lycoming

Service Bulletin (SB) No. LT 101–72–50–

0150, dated September 1, 1993, as follows:

(1) For disks with greater than 5,000 cycles

since new (CSN) on the effective date of this

AD, remove within 235 cycles in service

(CIS).

(2) For disks with 4,501 to 5,000 CSN on

the effective date of this AD, remove within

285 CIS.

(3) For disks with 4,001 to 4,500 CSN on

the effective date of this AD, remove within

350 CIS.

(4) For disks with 3,501 to 4,000 CSN on

the effective date of this AD, remove within

450 CIS.

(5) For disks with 3,001 to 3,500 CSN on

the effective date of this AD, remove within

600 CIS.

(6) For disks with 2,501 to 3,000 CSN on

the effective date of this AD, remove within

800 CIS, or prior to accumulating 3,400 CSN,

whichever occurs later.

(7) For disks with 2,001 to 2,500 CSN on

the effective date of this AD, remove within

1,100 CIS, or prior to accumulating 3,400

CSN, whichever occurs later.

(8) For disks with less than 2,000 CSN on

the effective date of this AD, remove prior to

accumulating 3,400 CSN.

(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. The request should be

forwarded through an appropriate FAA

Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may

add comments and then send it to the

Manager, Engine Certification Office.

Note: Information concerning the existence

of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this airworthiness directive,

if any, may be obtained from the Engine

Certification Office.

(c) 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 aircraft to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

(d) The actions required by this AD shall

be done in accordance with the following SB:
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Document

No.

Pages

revision Date

Textron Lycoming, SB No. LT 101–72–50–0150 ......................................................................................... 1–6 Original .... September 1,

1993.

Total Pages: 6.

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 AlliedSignal Engines,

111 South 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ

85072; telephone (602) 365–2493, fax

(602) 365–2210. Copies may be

inspected at the FAA, New England

Region, Office of the Assistant Chief

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.

(e) This amendment becomes effective

on August 19, 1996.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

June 3, 1996.

James C. Jones,

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 96–15383 Filed 6–18–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 94–NM–195–AD; Amendment

39–9671; AD 96–13–03]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell

Douglas Model DC–9 and C–9 (Military)

Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes

an existing airworthiness directive (AD),

applicable to McDonnell Douglas Model

DC–9 and C–9 (military) series

airplanes, that currently requires the

implementation of a program of

structural inspections to detect and

correct fatigue cracking in order to

ensure the continued airworthiness of

these airplanes as they approach the

manufacturer’s original fatigue design

life goal. This amendment requires,

among other things, revision of the

existing program to require additional

visual inspections of additional

structure. This amendment is prompted

by new data submitted by the

manufacturer indicating that certain

revisions to the program are necessary

in order to increase the confidence level

of the statistical program to ensure

timely detection of cracks in various

airplane structures. The actions

specified by this AD are intended to

prevent fatigue cracking that could

compromise the structural integrity of

these airplanes.

DATES: Effective July 24, 1996.

The incorporation by reference of

McDonnell Douglas Report No. L26–

008, ‘‘DC–9 Supplemental Inspection

Document (SID),’’ Volume III–95, dated

September 1995, as listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of July 18,

1996.

The incorporation by reference of

McDonnell Douglas Report No. L26–

008, ‘‘DC–9 Supplemental Inspection

Document (SID),’’ Volume III–92, dated

July 1992, was approved previously by

the Director of the Federal Register in

accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1

CFR part 51 as of March 14, 1994 (59 FR

6538, February 11, 1994).

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from McDonnell Douglas Corporation,

3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach,

California 90846, Attention: Technical

Publications Business Administration,

Department C1–L51 (2–60). 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, Los

Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960

Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,

California; or at the Office of the Federal

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW.,

suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sol

Davis or David Hsu, Aerospace

Engineers, Airframe Branch, ANM–

120L, FAA, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Los Angeles Aircraft

Certification Office, 3960 Paramount

Boulevard, Lakewood, California

90712–4137; telephone (310) 627–5233

for Mr. Davis, or (310) 627–5323 for Mr.

Hsu; fax (310) 627–5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39)

by superseding AD 94–03–01,

amendment 39–8807 (59 FR 6538,

February 11, 1994), which is applicable

to certain McDonnell Douglas Model

DC–9 and C–9 (military) series

airplanes, was published as a

supplemental notice of proposed

rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal

Register on January 9, 1996 (61 FR 637).

The action proposed to require

additional visual inspections of certain

Principal Structural Elements (PSE’s) on

certain airplanes listed in the Structural

Inspection Document (SID) planning

data; a revision of the reporting

requirements; an increase in the sample

size for one PSE; and deletion of the

requirement to perform certain visual

inspections of the Fleet Leader Operator

Sampling (FLOS) Principal Structural

Elements (PSE).

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. Due

consideration has been given to the

comments received.

Support for the Proposal

One commenter supports the

proposed rule.

Request To Extend the Compliance

Time

One commenter requests that the

compliance time for incorporating the

SID revision into the FAA-approved

maintenance inspection program be

extended from the proposed 6 months to

1 year. This commenter also requests a

corresponding increase in the

completion end dates for each PSE

inspection. The commenter states that it

would have to special schedule its fleet

of airplanes to accomplish this program

within the proposed compliance time;

this would entail considerable

additional expenses and schedule

disruptions. Further, this commenter

points out that the SID program is

becoming a larger and larger burden to

airlines.

The FAA does not concur with the

commenter’s request to extend the

compliance time. The FAA finds that

changes in the program that are

described in Volume III–92 and Volume

III–95 of McDonnell Douglas Report No.

L26–008, and required by this AD,

introduce relatively minor changes to

the overall scope of the DC–9 SID

program. In addition, the FAA points

out that Volume III–95 deletes the FLOS

visual inspections that were previously

required by AD 94–03–01 and, thereby,