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the proposed requirements of this AD

action, and that no operator would

accomplish those actions in the future if

this AD were not adopted.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations proposed herein

would 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

proposal would not have sufficient

federalism implications to warrant the

preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that 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); and (3) if

promulgated, 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 copy of the draft

regulatory evaluation prepared for this

action is contained in the Rules Docket.

A copy of it may be obtained by

contacting the Rules Docket at the

location provided under the caption

ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration proposes to amend 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:

Boeing: Docket 95–NM–106–AD.

Applicability: Model 727 and 737 airplanes

equipped with forward and/or aft auxiliary

fuel tanks that have been deactivated,

certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in

the area subject to the requirements of this

AD. For airplanes that have been modified,

altered, or repaired so that the performance

of the requirements of this AD is affected, the

owner/operator must request approval for an

alternative method of compliance in

accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD.

The request should include an assessment of

the effect of the modification, alteration, or

repair on the unsafe condition addressed by

this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not

been eliminated, the request should include

specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent the nut of the fuel cap assembly

from backing off and the cap from loosening,

and subsequently, unwanted fuel transferring

to the auxiliary fuel tanks, accomplish the

following:

(a) Within 6 months after the effective date

of this AD, accomplish paragraphs (a)(1) and

(a)(2) of this AD, in accordance with Part IV

of the Accomplishment Instructions of

Boeing Service Bulletin 727–28A0062,

Revision 5, dated May 4, 1995 (for Model 727

series airplanes), or Boeing Service Bulletin

737–28A1032, Revision 2, dated May 4, 1995

(for Model 737 series airplanes), as

applicable.

(1) Replace the fuel cap assembly having

part number (P/N) AN929A24 with a new

fuel cap assembly having P/N AN929L24 on

the inlet fitting at the inside top of the

auxiliary fuel tank, in accordance with the

applicable service bulletin. And

(2) Replace the INOP placards with new

placards, in accordance with the applicable

service bulletin.

(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, Seattle

Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators

shall submit their requests through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Seattle ACO.

(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 airplane to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 13,

1996.

James V. Devany,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 96–15604 Filed 6–18–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96–ASW–15]

Proposed Establishment of Class D

Airspace; McKinney, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This notice proposes to

establish Class D airspace extending

upward from surface to and including

2,900 feet mean sea level (MSL) at

McKinney, TX. An air traffic control

tower has begun providing air traffic

control services for pilots operating at

McKinney Municipal Airport. The

intended effect of this proposal is to

provide adequate controlled airspace at

McKinney Municipal Airport,

McKinney, TX.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before August 19, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to Manager,

Operations Branch, Air Traffic Division,

Federal Aviation Administration,

Southwest Region, Docket No. 96–

ASW–15, Fort Worth, TX 76193–0530.

The official docket may be examined

in the Office of the Assistant Chief

Counsel, Federal Aviation

Administration, Southwest Region, 2601

Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX,

between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, except Federal

holidays. An informal docket may also

be examined during normal business

hours at the Operations Branch, Air

Traffic Division, Federal Aviation

Administration, Southwest Region, 2601

Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Donald J. Day, Operations Branch, Air

Traffic Division, Federal Aviation

Administration, Southwest Region, Fort

Worth, TX 76193–0530; telephone: (817)

222–5593.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to

participate in this proposed rulemaking

by submitting such written data, views,

or arguments as they may desire.

Comments that provide the factual basis

supporting the views and suggestions

presented are particularly helpful in

developing reasoned regulatory

decisions on the proposal. Comments

are specifically invited on the overall

regulatory, aeronautical, economic,

environmental, and energy-related

aspects of the proposal.

Communications should identify the

airspace docket number and be

submitted in triplicate to the address
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listed under the caption ADDRESSES.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

on this notice must submit, with those

comments, a self-addressed, stamped,

postcard containing the following

statement: ‘‘Comments to Airspace

Docket No. 96–ASW–15.’’ The postcard

will be date and time stamped and

returned to the commenter. All

communications received on or before

the specified closing date for comments

will be considered before taking action

on the proposed rule. The proposal

contained in this notice may be changed

in the light of comments received. All

comments submitted will be available

for examination in the Office of the

Assistant Chief Counsel, Federal

Aviation Administration, Southwest

Region, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort

Worth, TX, both before and after the

closing date for comments. A report

summarizing each substantive public

contact with FAA personnel concerned

with this rulemaking will be filed in the

docket.

Availability of NPRM’s

Any person may obtain a copy of this

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

by submitting a request to the

Operations Branch, Air Traffic Division,

Federal Aviation Administration,

Southwest Region, Fort Worth, TX

76193–0530. Communications must

identify the notice number of this

NPRM. Persons interested in being

placed on a mailing list for further

NPRM’s should also request a copy of

Advisory Circular No. 11–2A that

describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

The FAA is considering an

amendment to part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to

establish Class D airspace, controlled

airspace extending upward from the

surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL,

at McKinney Municipal Airport,

McKinney, TX. An air traffic control

tower at the airport provides air traffic

control services for aircraft operating at

the airport. The intended effect of this

proposal is to provide adequate Class D

airspace at McKinney Municipal

Airport, McKinney, TX.

The coordinates for this airspace

docket are based on North American

Datum 83. Designated Class D airspace

areas are published in Paragraph 5000 of

FAA Order 7400.9C, dated August 17,

1995, and effective September 16, 1995,

which is incorporated by reference in 14

CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace

designation listed in this document

would be published subsequently in the

order.

The FAA has determined that this

proposed regulation only involves an

established body of technical

regulations that need frequent and

routine amendments 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, when

promulgated, will not have a significant

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).

The Proposed Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as

follows:

PART 71—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for 14 CFR

part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40120;

E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963

Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR

11.69.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in

14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation

Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated August 17, 1995, and effective

September 16, 1995, is amended as

follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace areas.

* * * * *

ASW TX D McKinney, TX [New]

McKinney, McKinney Municipal Airport, TX

(Lat. 33°10′50′′ N., long. 096°35′26′′ W.)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL

within a 4.0-mile radius of McKinney

Municipal Airport. This Class D airspace 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 Fort Worth, TX on June 11, 1996.

Albert L. Viselli,

Acting Manger, Air Traffic Division,

Southwest Region.

[FR Doc. 96–15421 Filed 6–18–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–M

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96–ASW–12]

Proposed Revision of Class E

Airspace; Clinton, OK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This notice proposes to revise

the Class E airspace extending upward

from 700 feet above ground level (AGL)

at Clinton, OK. A new Global

Positioning System (GPS) Standard

Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP)

to Runway (RWY) 35 at Clinton

Municipal Airport has made this

proposal necessary. The intended effect

of this proposal is to provide adequate

controlled airspace for aircraft executing

the GPS SIAP to RWY 35 at Clinton, OK.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before August 19, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to Manager,

Operations Branch, Air Traffic Division,

Federal Aviation Administration,

Southwest Region, Docket No. 96–

ASW–12, Fort Worth, TX 76193–0530.

The official docket may be examined

in the Office of the Assistant Chief

Counsel, Federal Aviation

Administration, Southwest Region, 2601

Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX,

between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, except Federal

holidays. An informal docket may also

be examined during normal business

hours at the Operations Branch, Air

Traffic Division, Federal Aviation

Administration, Southwest Region, 2601

Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Donald J. Day, Operations Branch, Air

Traffic Division, Federal Aviation

Administration, Southwest Region, Fort

Worth, TX 76193–0530; telephone: (817)

222–5593.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to

participate in this proposed rulemaking

by submitting such written data, views,

or arguments as they may desire.

Comments that provide the factual basis

supporting the views and suggestions

presented are particularly helpful in

developing reasoned regulatory