        DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
        50 CFR Part 648
        [Docket No. 021120279-2279-01; I.D. 102302B]
        RIN 0648-AN12
        Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan

          AGENCY:
          National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule; request for comments.

          SUMMARY:
          NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 13 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) developed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council).  Pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the FMP, this proposed rule would establish an annual coastwide quota for black sea bass and eliminate a provision requiring certain vessels to cancel their Northeast Region Black Sea Bass Permits during a fishery closure if they intend to continue fishing for black sea bass south of Cape Hatteras.  Finally, this proposed rule would require that vessels issued a Federal moratorium permit for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass be subject to the presumption that any fish of these species on board were harvested from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

          DATES:
          Comments must be received on or before 5 p.m., local time, on January 21, 2003.  (Note:  must end no later than the date of the close of the comment period on NOA for FMP)

          ADDRESSES:
          Written comments should be sent to Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930.  Mark the outside of the envelope, “Comments on Amendment 13 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass FMP.”  Comments also may be sent via facsimile (fax) to (978) 281-9135.  Comments will not be accepted if submitted via e-mail or Internet.
          Copies of the FMP, Amendment 13, its Regulatory Impact Review (RIR) including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA), and the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) are available from Daniel Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Federal Building, Room 2115, 200 S. New Street, Dover, DE 19904-6790.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          Peter W. Christopher, Fishery Policy Analyst, 978-281-9288, fax 978-281-9135, or email at Peter.Christopher@noaa.gov.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        The purpose of Amendment 13 is to rectify problems in the black sea bass commercial fishery (specifically regarding the temporal and geographic distribution of landings and permit relinquishment requirements for certain vessels) and to consider management measures to minimize the adverse effects of fishing on essential fish habitat.  Amendment 13 proposes a new quota program for the black sea bass commercial fishery and a change to the black sea bass permit requirements.
        Black Sea Bass Management Measures
        The black sea bass fishery is managed in Federal waters under the FMP and by the states through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).  Throughout the development of Amendment 13, the ASMFC was expected to consider and approve a state-by-state quota program.  In August 2002, the ASMFC adopted state-by-state quota allocations for the states of Maine through North Carolina.  Each state is required to establish management measures to ensure that its share of the quota is not exceeded.
        With respect to the black sea bass fishery, the Council was concerned primarily with the quarterly quota program, which was causing a variety of problems in the fishery.  Although the quarterly quota program was intended to ensure sustained landings of the species throughout each quarter, the last three quarters in 1999 and 2000 were closed early because the quotas were reached.  Because some of the closures occurred early in the quarter, fishers in some states were not able to fish for black sea bass during the same time periods they had fished in the past.  Upon reopening of the fishery in a subsequent quarter, market gluts and drops in prices occurred as high volumes of fish were landed.  Further, the first quarter quotas in 1998 through 2000 were not harvested, indicating a problem in the overall allocation of the quota.  Inequities in the quarterly quota program have arisen as higher amounts of landings have shifted to the north, leaving southern regions without the landings that may be needed to sustain the fishery in those regions.  Finally, during a closure of the fishery, vessels in North Carolina with both a Northeast Region Black Sea Bass Permit and a Southeast Region Snapper/Grouper Permit are required to relinquish their Northeast Black Sea Bass Permits for 6 months if they want to continue to fish for black sea bass south of Cape Hatteras under their Snapper/Grouper Permits.  The requirement to relinquish the permit for 6 months leaves these few vessels with no ability to fish for black sea bass north of Cape Hatteras when the fishery reopens in a subsequent quarter.  The Council believed that this was inequitable and needed to be addressed in Amendment 13.  The Council proceeded with Amendment 13, recognizing that any action it recommended would need to be compatible with the action taken by the ASMFC in order for management to be consistent and effective.
        The Council considered several alternatives to the current quarterly coastwide quota program, including state-by-state and regional quotas, state-by-state quotas with a coastwide quota component, subregional quotas with a coastwide component, quota by permit category, and quotas by gear type.  The program most compatible with ASMFC allocations would have been a state-by-state quota program; however, the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator) commented during the development of Amendment 13 that a state-by-state quota program implemented for Federal waters could not be monitored effectively (with current monitoring methods) due to the small amounts of fish some states could be allocated.  The Regional Administrator urged the Council to select a quota program that would have sufficiently large allocation shares that they could be effectively monitored by NMFS, or to devise a monitoring system sufficient to monitor small quotas that could be implemented in conjunction with the state-by-state quota program.

        The Council determined that it needed to select a quota program alternative that would meet the monitoring needs while remaining compatible with the state-by-state allocations adopted by the ASMFC.  The Council selected an annual coastwide quota program that would facilitate ASMFC's state-by-state quota allocations.  The Council determined that this was within the range of alternatives considered in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) because the impacts would be essentially the same as state-by-state allocations.  The Council believes that the harvest of the coastwide quota will be extended throughout the year due to the management programs implemented by each state under the ASMFC's management plan.
        To implement Amendment 13, NMFS proposes to:  (1) Establish an annual (calendar year) coastwide quota for the commercial black sea bass fishery to replace the current quarterly quota allocation system; and (2) eliminate the provision requiring vessels issued both a Northeast Region Black Sea Bass Permit and a Southeast Region Snapper/Grouper Permit to relinquish their Northeast Black Sea Bass Permits for 6 months if they want to continue to fish for black sea bass south of Cape Hatteras under their Snapper/Grouper Permits during a Federal black sea bass fishery closure.
        In addition, NMFS proposes to revise the presumptions in 50 CFR 648.14(x) for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass.  During the review of this proposed rule, NMFS determined that § 648.14(x) erroneously omits the presumption that summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass on board were caught in the EEZ for vessels issued moratorium permits under the three fisheries covered by the FMP.  Therefore, this proposed rule would add the presumption that all summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass possessed on board a vessel issued a Federal permit under 50 CFR 648.4 are deemed to have been harvested from the EEZ within the management unit for the particular species.  This presumption, as it pertains to black sea bass, would not apply to vessels issued a Southeast Region Snapper/Grouper permit and a Northeast Black Sea Bass permit that are fishing for black sea bass south of Cape Hatteras during a black sea bass fishery closure, north of Cape Hatteras.
        Classification
        At this time, NMFS has not determined that Amendment 13 to the FMP, which this proposed rule would implement, is consistent with the national standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other applicable laws.  NMFS, in making that determination, will take into account the data, views, and comments received during the comment period.
        This proposed rule has been determined to be not significant for the purposes of Executive Order 12866.
        The Council prepared an IRFA that describes the economic impact this proposed rule, if adopted, would have on small entities.  A description of the action, why it is being considered, and the legal basis for this action are contained in the preamble and in the SUMMARY.  While the IRFA prepared for this action by the Council does not follow NMFS' current “Guidelines for Economic Analysis of Fishery Management Actions,” the analysis for this action provides an adequate description of the impacts on small entities for the purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.  Nevertheless, NMFS invites the public to comment specifically on the adequacy of the analysis using these criteria.
        The proposed measures, and the alternatives, for addressing inefficiencies and inequities in the black sea bass fishery could affect any commercial vessel holding an active Federal permit for black sea bass, as well as vessels that fish for black sea bass in state waters.  Data from the Northeast permit application database show that 1,119 commercial vessels are currently permitted to fish for black sea bass in Federal waters.  Of these vessels, the Council considered the economic impacts on 727 vessels that were active in the black sea bass fishery in 2000.  The analysis further investigated impacts on vessels by home state and affected counties.  All of the federally permitted vessels, and vessels using the identified gear types listed above, readily fall within the Small Business Administration's (SBA) definition of small business and the RFA's definition of “small entity.”  Therefore, all alternatives and analyses associated with this proposed rule necessarily are alternatives and analyses applicable to impacts on small entities.
        No additional recordkeeping and reporting requirements are included in this proposed rule.
        Regulations implemented by the states under the ASMFC's Fishery Management Plan for black sea bass, which include state-by-state quota allocations, would overlap, but would not duplicate or conflict with the Federal coastwide quota program proposed in this action.  NMFS is not aware of any other Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with the proposed action.  Any unavoidable adverse effects of the proposed action should be minimized due to the compatibility of the Federal coastwide annual quota program and the ASMFC's FMP.
        Black Sea Bass Quota Alternatives
        Under the proposed coastwide annual quota, the total number of vessels likely to be impacted by revenue losses of 5 percent or greater is expected to be similar to the number of vessels impacted under the state-by-state allocation alternative that is based on the best 5 landing years for each state during the period 1988 to 1997 (the alternative included in the FEIS that best resembles the ASMFC's state-by-state quota allocations).  Relative to vessel revenues in 2000, the economic impacts for the 727 vessels participating in the black sea bass fishery range from expected revenue losses of less than 5 percent for a total of 137 vessels, to a loss in revenues of greater than or equal to 50 percent, for 12 vessels.  An increase in revenue would be expected for 564 vessels.  A total of 26 out of 727 vessels (3.6 percent) considered in the analysis would be expected to suffer losses in revenue of 5 percent or greater relative to 2000 revenues.  In addition, impacts were examined relative to a vessel's home state as reported on the vessel's permit application.  Vessels with revenue losses exceeding 5 percent are concentrated in Barnstable and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts.  The proposed action alternative may further discourage derby-style fishing because landings would be constrained to the landings allowed under each state's management program to comply with the ASMFC's state-by-state quota allocations.  Distributing the landings throughout the year would reduce the likelihood of an initial market glut and thus lowered black sea bass prices.  Seasonal closures would be less likely, eliminating the economic burdens on fishermen that would have little or no income during a fishery closure.

        Several alternatives to the proposed coastwide annual quota (including the quarterly allocation, state-by-state allocation, and various allocations by fishery gear sector, permit category, or region) were considered in the FEIS for Amendment 13 to the FMP.  Each of the alternatives was also broken into sub-alternatives based on historical black sea bass landings information from either 1988 through 1997, or 1993 through 1997.  Further, the quota by permit category alternative was broken down into alternatives with two or three permit categories, and the state-by-state quota alternative contained two sub-alternatives using the best 5 years of landings from either 1980 through 1997, or 1988 through 1997.  While the de minimus specification alternative is presented as a separate alternative in the FEIS and RIR, its impacts would be considered under the state-by-state quota program alternatives.  The analysis concluded that none of these alternatives would minimize economic impacts on small entities relative to the proposed measures.  NMFS is not aware of any other alternative that would achieve this action's objectives and minimize economic impacts on small entities.
        Other Black Sea Bass Commercial Fishery Management Alternatives
        According to both the Northeast and Southeast Region databases, the proposed action to no longer require vessels issued both a Northeast Region Black Sea Bass Permit and a Southeast Region Snapper/Grouper Permit to relinquish their Northeast Region Black Sea Bass Permit during a fishery closure north of Cape Hatteras if they want to continue fishing for black sea bass south of Cape Hatteras under their Southeast Region Snapper Grouper Permit would affect five vessels.  Because the action would allow vessels to continue fishing south of Cape Hatteras, it would have no negative impacts on the five affected vessels, or any other vessels that in the future may be affected by the proposed elimination of the restriction.  In comparison, continuation of the status quo, or requiring vessels to relinquish their Northeast Region Black Sea Bass Permit during a closure, could contribute to revenue losses for vessels that would lose fishing time north of Cape Hatteras when the fishery re-opened.  However, as noted, this would affect only 5 of the 727 vessels considered in the IRFA.

          List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 648
          Fishing, Fisheries, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

          Dated:  November 29, 2002.
          Rebecca Lent,
          Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs National Marine Fisheries Service.

          For the reasons set out in the preamble, 50 CFR part 648 is proposed to be amended as follows:

            PART 648—FISHERIES OF THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

          1.  The authority citation for part 648 continues to read as follows:

            Authority:
            16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

          2.  In § 648.4, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:

            § 648.4
            Vessel permits.

            (b) Permit conditions.  Any person who applies for a fishing permit under this section must agree, as a condition of the permit, that the vessel and the vessel's fishing activity, catch, and pertinent gear (without regard to whether such fishing occurs in the EEZ or landward of the EEZ; and without regard to where such fish or gear are possessed, taken, or landed), are subject to all requirements of this part, unless exempted from such requirements under this part.  All such fishing activities, catch, and gear will remain subject to all applicable state requirements.  Except as otherwise provided in this part, if a requirement of this part and a management measure required by a state or local law differ, any vessel owner permitted to fish in the EEZ for any species except tilefish managed under this part must comply with the more restrictive requirement.  Except as otherwise provided in this part, if a requirement of this part and a management measure required by a state or local law differ, any vessel owner permitted to fish in the tilefish management unit for tilefish managed under this part must comply with the more restrictive requirement.  Owners and operators of vessels fishing under the terms of a summer flounder moratorium, scup moratorium, or black sea bass moratorium, or a spiny dogfish, or bluefish, commercial vessel permit must also agree not to land summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, spiny dogfish, or bluefish, respectively, in any state after NMFS has published a notification in the Federal Register stating that the commercial quota for that state or period has been harvested and that no commercial quota is available for the respective species.  A state not receiving an allocation of summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, or bluefish, either directly or through a coast-wide allocation, is deemed to have no commercial quota available.  Owners and operators of vessels fishing under the terms of the tilefish limited access permit must agree not to land tilefish after NMFS has published a notification in the Federal Register stating that the quota for the tilefish limited access category under which a vessel is fishing has been harvested.  Owners or operators fishing for surfclams and ocean quahogs within waters under the jurisdiction of any state that requires cage tags are not subject to any conflicting Federal minimum size or tagging requirements.  If a surfclam and ocean quahog requirement of this part differs from a surfclam and ocean quahog management measure required by a state that does not require cage tagging, any vessel owners or operators permitted to fish in the EEZ for surfclams and ocean quahogs must comply with the more restrictive requirement while fishing in state waters.  However, surrender of a surfclam and ocean quahog vessel permit by the owner by certified mail addressed to the Regional Administrator allows an individual to comply with the less restrictive state minimum size requirement, as long as fishing is conducted exclusively within state waters.

          3.  In § 648.14, paragraphs (a)(96), (u)(3), (u)(11), (x)(3), (x)(6), and (x)(7) are revised to read as follows:

            § 648.14
            Prohibitions.
            (a) * * *

            (96) Purchase or otherwise receive for commercial purposes black sea bass landed for sale by a moratorium vessel in any state, or part thereof, north of 35°15.3' N. lat., after the effective date of the notification published in the Federal Register stating that the commercial annual quota has been harvested and the EEZ is closed to the harvest of black sea bass.

            (u) * * *

            (3) Land black sea bass for sale in any state, or part thereof, north of 35°15.3' N. lat. after the effective date of the notification published in the Federal Register stating that the commercial annual quota has been harvested and the EEZ is closed to the harvest of black sea bass.

            (11) Possess black sea bass after the effective date of the notification published in the Federal Register stating that the commercial annual quota has been harvested and the EEZ is closed to the harvest of black sea bass, unless the vessel has been issued a Southeast Region Snapper/Grouper Permit and fishes for and possess black sea bass south of  35°15.3' N. lat.

            (x) * * *
            (3) Summer flounder.  All summer flounder retained or possessed on a vessel issued a permit under § 648.4 are deemed to have been harvested in the EEZ.

            (6) Scup.  All scup retained or possessed on a vessel issued a permit under § 648.4 are deemed to have been harvested in the EEZ.
            (7) Black sea bass.  All black sea bass retained or possessed on a vessel issued a permit under § 648.4 are deemed to have been harvested in the EEZ, unless the vessel also has been issued a Southeast Region Snapper/Grouper permit and fishes for, retains, or possesses black sea bass south of 35°15.3' N. lat.

          4.  In § 648.140, paragraph (d)(4) is removed and paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (d) are revised to read as follows:

            § 648.140
            Catch quotas and other restrictions.

            (b) * * *
            (1) A commercial quota allocated annually, set from a range of zero to the maximum allowed to achieve the specified target exploitation rate, set after the deduction for research quota.
            (2) A commercial possession limit for all moratorium vessels may be set from a range of zero to the maximum allowed to assure that the annual coastwide quota is not exceeded, with the provision that these quantities be the maximum allowed to be landed within a 24-hour period (calendar day).

            (d) Distribution of annual quota. (1) Beginning on [insert effective date of the final rule], a commercial annual coastwide quota will be allocated to the commercial black sea bass fishery.

            (2) All black sea bass landed for sale in the states from North Carolina through Maine by a vessel with a moratorium permit issued under § 648.4(a)(7) shall be applied against the commercial annual coastwide quota, regardless of where the black sea bass were harvested.  All black sea bass harvested north of 35°15.3' N. lat., and landed for sale in the states from North Carolina through Maine by any vessel without a moratorium permit and fishing exclusively in state waters will be counted against the quota by the state in which it is landed, pursuant to the Fishery Management Plan for the Black Sea Bass Fishery adopted by the Commission.  The Regional Administrator will determine the date on which the coastwide quota will have been harvested; beginning on that date and through the end of the calendar year, the EEZ north of 35°15.3' N. lat. will be closed to the possession of black sea bass.  The Regional Administrator will publish notification in the Federal Register advising that, upon, and after, that date, no vessel may possess black sea bass in the EEZ north of 35°15.3' N. lat. during a closure, nor may vessels issued a moratorium permit land black sea bass during the closure.  Individual states will have the responsibility to close their ports to landings of black sea bass during a closure, pursuant to the Fishery Management Plan for the Black Sea Bass Fishery adopted by the Commission.

            (3) Landings in excess of the annual coastwide quota will be deducted from the quota allocation for the following year in the final rule that establishes the annual quota.  The overage deduction will be based on landings for the current year through September 30, and landings for the previous calendar year that were not included when the overage deduction was made in the final rule that established the annual coastwide quota for the current year.  If the Regional Administrator determines during the fishing year that any part of an overage deduction was based on erroneous landings data that were in excess of actual landings for the period concerned, he/she will restore the overage that was deducted in error to the appropriate quota allocation.  The Regional Administrator will publish notification in the Federal Register announcing the restoration.

      [FR Doc. 02-30756 Filed 12-3-02; 8:45 am]
      BILLING CODE 3510-22-S


        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
        Federal Aviation Administration
        14 CFR Part 39
        [Docket No. FAA-2018-0795; Product Identifier 2018-NM-076-AD]
        RIN 2120-AA64
        Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

          AGENCY:
          Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

          ACTION:
          Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

          SUMMARY:
          We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-04, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A319 series airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2014-20-04 requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, an inspection for cracking of the open holes if any cracking is found in the titanium angles, and repair or replacement if necessary. Since we issued AD 2014-20-04, we have determined that additional work is necessary for certain airplanes. This proposed AD would continue to require repetitive inspections for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, an inspection for cracking of the open holes if any cracking is found in the titanium angles, and repair or replacement if necessary. This proposed AD would also revise the applicability by adding Model A320-216 airplanes. This proposed AD would also require a detailed inspection for and replacement of certain rivets (including a rotating probe test for cracks in the open holes), and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

          DATES:
          We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 1, 2018.

          ADDRESSES:
          You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
          • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
          • Fax: 202-493-2251.
          • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
          • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

          For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

        Examining the AD Docket
        You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0795; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206-231-3223.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        Comments Invited

        We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include “Docket No. FAA-2018-0795; Product Identifier 2018-NM-076-AD” at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments.
        We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD.
        Discussion

        We issued AD 2014-20-04, Amendment 39-17977 (79 FR 59636, October 3, 2014) (“AD 2014-20-04”), for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A319 series airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2014-20-04 requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, an inspection for cracking of the open holes if any cracking is found in the titanium angles, and repair or replacement if necessary. AD 2014-20-04 resulted from reports of cracks at the lower riveting of the four titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels on both sides of the fuselage. We issued AD 2014-20-04 to address cracking of the titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels on both sides of the fuselage, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
        Actions Since AD 2014-20-04 Was Issued
        The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0091, dated April 20, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or “the MCAI”), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A319 series airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states:

          During the fatigue test campaign of the A320 family type design, cracks were found at the lower riveting of the four titanium angles which connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels between frames FR40 and FR42, on both sides of the fuselage.
          This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane.
          To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320-53-1014, and DGAC [Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued AD 92-201-030 [which corresponds to FAA AD 94-12-03, Amendment 39-8930 (59 FR 28763, June 3, 1994)(“AD 94-12-03”)] to require reinforcement of the belly fairing structure.
          Following new investigation which showed that these measures addressed only part of the unsafe condition, Airbus published SB A320-53-1259 and EASA issued AD 2013-0122 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-20-04], retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD 92-201-030, which was superseded, and requiring repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the affected titanium angles and, depending on findings, repair or replacement of parts.
          After that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus published Revision (Rev.) 01 and Rev. 02 of SB A320-53-1259. [Airbus SB A320-53-1259] Rev. 02 provided incorrect instructions to use Part Number (P/N) EN6081D4 rivets for the titanium angles installation, instead of P/N EN6081D5 rivets. Consequently, Airbus SB A320-53-1259 was updated (now at Rev. 03) including reference to the proper rivets.
          For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0122, which is superseded, and requires additional work [a detailed inspection for and replacement of certain rivets, and applicable corrective actions] for aeroplanes on which Airbus SB A320-53-1259 at Rev. 02 was embodied.

        You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0795.
        Model A320-216 Airplanes
        The Airbus SAS Model A320-216 was type certificated on December 19, 2016. Before that date, any EASA ADs that affected Model A320-216 airplanes were included on the Required Airworthiness Actions List (RAAL). One or more Model A320-216 airplanes have subsequently been placed on the U.S. Register, and will now be included in FAA AD actions. For Model A320-216 airplanes, the requirements that correspond to AD 2014-20-04 were mandated by the MCAI via the RAAL. Although that RAAL requirement is still in effect, for continuity and clarity we have identified Model A320-216 airplanes in paragraph (c) of this AD; the restated requirements of paragraphs (h) through (n) in this proposed AD would therefore apply to those airplanes.
        Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
        Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. This service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, an inspection for cracking of the open holes if any cracking is found in the titanium angles, repair or replacement if necessary, and a detailed inspection for and replacement of certain rivets (including a rotating probe test for cracks in the open holes).
        Airbus also issued Service Bulletin A320-53-1014, Revision 2, dated September 1, 1994. This service information describes procedures for reinforcement (modification) of the belly fairing structure.

        This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
        FAA's Determination
        This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
        Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
        This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2014-20-04. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously.
        Costs of Compliance
        We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,250 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

          Estimated Costs

            Labor cost
            Parts cost
            Cost perproduct

            Cost on U.S.operators

            295 work-hours × $85 per hour = $25,075 (Old actions of AD 2014-20-04)
            $1,045
            $26,120
            $32,650,000.

            Up to 168 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $14,280 (New actions of this AD)
            0
            Up to $14,280
            Up to $17,850,000.

        We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement:

          Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions

            Labor cost
            Parts cost *
            Cost perproduct

            168 work-hours × $85 per hour = $14,280
            $0
            $14,280

          * We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition parts costs.

        Authority for This Rulemaking
        Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. 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.
        We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: “General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
        This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
        Regulatory Findings
        We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect 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.
        For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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),
        3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
        4. 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.

          List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
          Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.

        The Proposed Amendment
        Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-04, Amendment 39-17977 (79 FR 59636, October 3, 2014), and adding the following new AD:

            Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-0795; Product Identifier 2018-NM-076-AD.
          (a) Comments Due Date
          We must receive comments by November 1, 2018.
          (b) Affected ADs
          This AD replaces AD 2014-20-04, Amendment 39-17977 (79 FR 59636, October 3, 2014) (“AD 2014-20-04”).
          (c) Applicability
          This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
          (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
          (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes.
          (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
          (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
          (d) Subject
          Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
          (e) Reason
          This AD was prompted by reports of cracks at the lower riveting of the four titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels on both sides of the fuselage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels on both sides of the fuselage, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
          (f) Compliance
          Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
          (g) Retained Modification, With No Changes
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-20-04, with no changes. For Model A320-111, -211, and -231 series airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 003 through 092 inclusive: Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total landings on the airplane, or within 300 days after January 10, 1994 (the effective date of AD 93-24-11, Amendment 39-8760 (58 FR 64875, December 10, 1993)), whichever occurs later, modify the belly fairing structure, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of an Airbus service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, use only the Airbus service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.
          (1) Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-53-1014, dated June 25, 1992.
          (2) Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-53-1014, Revision 1, dated May 26, 1993.
          (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1014, Revision 2, dated September 1, 1994.
          (h) Retained Repetitive Inspection, With Updated Service Information

          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-20-04, with updated service information. At the latest of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, dated November 6, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. After the effective date of this AD only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017, may be used.

          (1) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first after first flight of the airplane.
          (2) Within 30,000 flight cycles or 60,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first after modification of the airplane as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, or after installation of new titanium angles, provided that, prior to installation, a rototest for cracking on the open holes has been accomplished with no crack findings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, dated November 6, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017, may be used.
          (3) Within 3,000 flight cycles or 6,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
          (i) Retained Post-Inspection Actions for No Crack Findings, With Updated Service Information
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2014-20-04, with updated service information. If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, there is no crack finding: Accomplish the actions specified in either paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
          (1) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 5,000 flight cycles or 10,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
          (2) Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, remove all inspected titanium angles, accomplish a rototest for cracking on the open holes and, provided no cracks are found, install new titanium angles, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, dated November 6, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017, may be used.
          (j) Retained Post-Inspection Actions for Any Crack Findings, With Updated Service Information
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2014-20-04, with updated service information. If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, there is any crack finding: Before further flight, remove the affected titanium angle(s), accomplish a rototest for cracking on the open holes, and, provided no cracks are found, install new titanium angles, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, dated November 6, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017, may be used.
          (k) Retained Post-Installation Repetitive Inspections, With Updated Service Information
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2014-20-04, with updated service information. For airplanes on which new titanium angles were installed as specified in paragraph (i)(2) or (j) of this AD: Within 30,000 flight cycles or 60,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the installation, accomplish a detailed inspection for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, dated November 6, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017, may be used. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,000 flight cycles or 10,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
          (l) Retained Post-Inspection Actions for Any Crack Findings During Post-Installation Inspections, With Updated Service Information
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD 2014-20-04, with updated service information. If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, there is any crack finding: Before further flight, remove the affected titanium angles, accomplish a rototest for cracking on the open holes, and, provided no cracks are found, install new titanium angles, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, dated November 6, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017, may be used.
          (m) Retained Corrective Action for Rototest Crack Finding, With Updated Contact Information
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD 2014-20-04, with updated contact information. If, during any rototest as required by paragraph (i), (j), or (l) of this AD, any crack is found: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
          (n) Retained No Termination Action for Repetitive Inspections, With No Changes
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD 2014-20-04, with no changes. Repair or replacement of parts as specified in this AD does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by this AD.
          (o) New Requirement of This AD: Detailed Inspection for Certain Rivets
          For airplanes previously inspected using the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, dated November 6, 2012: At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (o)(1) and (o)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the rivet installation in the belly fairing shear walls and the titanium angles for part number EN6081D4 series rivets in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. A review of the airplane maintenance records is acceptable to comply with the requirements this paragraph for that airplane, provided it can be determined that no titanium angles have been installed on that airplane in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Revision 02 of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, or if only rivets part number EN6081D5 have been used to install the titanium angles on that airplane.
          (1) Within 2,000 flight cycles or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
          (2) Before exceeding 5,000 flight cycles or 10,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first after accomplishment of the last inspection specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
          (p) New Requirements of This AD: Replacement of Certain Rivets
          If any part number EN6081D4 series rivet is found during any inspection required by paragraph (o) of this AD, before further flight, do the actions specified in paragraphs (p)(1) and (p)(2) of this AD.
          (1) Remove the part number EN6081D4 series rivets and do a rotating probe test of the open holes for cracks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, obtain corrective actions approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA; and accomplish the corrective actions within the compliance time specified therein. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
          (2) Replace part number EN6081D4 series rivets with part number EN6081D5 series rivets in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1259, Revision 03, dated November 30, 2017.
          (q) Other FAA AD Provisions
          (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.

          (i) 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.

          (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2014-20-04, Amendment 39-17977 (79 FR 59636, October 3, 2014), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (o) and (p) of this AD.
          (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
          (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
          (r) Related Information

          (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0091, dated April 20, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0795.
          (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206-231-3223.

          (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

          Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 29, 2018.
          Jeffrey E. Duven,
          Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

      [FR Doc. 2018-19932 Filed 9-14-18; 8:45 am]
       BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


        FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
        47 CFR Part 73
        [DA 99-2825; MM Docket No. 99-361; RM-9777]
        Radio Broadcasting Services; Plainville and Larned, KS

          AGENCY:
           Federal Communications Commission.

          ACTION:
           Proposed rule.

          SUMMARY:
           This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed on behalf of Radio, Inc., licensee of Station KFIX(FM), Channel 245C2, Plainville, Kansas, seeking the substitution of Channel 245C1 for Channel 245C2 at Plainville, and modification of the license for Station KFIX(FM) accordingly. Additionally, to accommodate the proposed allotment of Channel 245C1 at Plainville, the Commission also proposes the substitution of Channel 255A for Channel 244A at Larned, Kansas, as requested, and modification of the license for Station KGTR(FM) to specify operation on the alternate Class A channel. Channel 245C1 can be allotted to Plainville in accordance with the minimum distance separation requirements of § 73.207(b) of the Commission's Rules at the licensed site of Station KFIX(FM) at coordinates 39-01-15 NL and 99-28-12 WL. Channel 255A can be allotted to Larned at the licensed site of Station KGTR(FM) at coordinates 38-09-54 NL and 99-06-05 WL.

          DATES:
           Comments must be filed on or before February 7, 2000, and reply comments on or before February 22, 2000.

          ADDRESSES:
           Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve the petitioner's counsel, as follows: Susan A. Marshall and Andrew S. Kersting, Esqs., Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C., 1300 North Seventeenth Street, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
           Nancy Joyner, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 418-2180.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
         This is a synopsis of the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 99-361, adopted December 8, 1999, and released December 17, 1999. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC's Reference Information Center (Room CY-A257), 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036, (202) 857-3800.
        Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to this proceeding.

        Members of the public should note that from the time a Notice of Proposed Rule Making is issued until the matter is no longer subject to Commission consideration or court review, all ex parte contacts are prohibited in Commission proceedings, such as this one, which involve channel allotments. See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules governing permissible ex parte contacts.
        For information regarding proper filing procedures for comments, See 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.420.

          List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73
          Radio Broadcasting.

          Federal Communications Commission.
          John A. Karousos,
          Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau.

      [FR Doc. 00-1471 Filed 1-20-00; 8:45 am]
      BILLING CODE 6712-01-P


        DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
        Occupational Safety and Health Administration
        29 CFR Part 1910
        [Docket No. OSHA-2019-0001]
        RIN 1218-AC93
        Hazard Communication Standard

          AGENCY:
          Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule: Extension of period to submit a notice of intent to appear (NOITA) at informal hearing.

          SUMMARY:
          The period for submitting a NOITA is being extended by 14 days from the date of publication of this document to allow stakeholders interested in attending the informal public hearing on the proposed rule “Hazard Communication Standard” additional time to prepare their submissions.

          DATES:
          NOITAs must be submitted July 22, 2021 in Docket Number OSHA-2019-0001.

            Informal public hearing: OSHA has scheduled an informal public hearing on the proposed rule to be held virtually via WebEx, beginning September 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., ET. If necessary, the hearing will continue from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., ET, on subsequent days. Additional information on how to access the informal hearing will be posted when available at https://www.osha.gov/hazcom/rulemaking.

          ADDRESSES:

            Notices of Intent to Appear: Notices of intent to appear at the hearing, along with any submissions and attachments, should be submitted electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making electronic submissions. After accessing “all documents and comments” in the docket (Docket No. OSHA-2019-0001), check the “proposed rule” box in the column headed “Document Type,” find the document posted on the date of publication of this document, and click the “Comment Now” link. When uploading multiple attachments to www.regulations.gov, please number all of your attachments because www.regulations.gov will not automatically number the attachments. This will be very useful in identifying all attachments in the preamble. For example, Attachment 1—title of your document, Attachment 2—title of your document, Attachment 3—title of your document. For assistance with commenting and uploading documents, please see the Frequently Asked Questions on regulations.gov.

            Instructions: All submissions must include the agency's name and the docket number for this rulemaking (Docket No. OSHA-2019-0001). All comments, including any personal information you provide, are placed in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting information they do not want made available to the public, or submitting materials that contain personal information (either about themselves or others), such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.

            Docket: To read or download comments, notices of intent to appear, and other materials submitted in the docket, go to Docket No. OSHA-2019-0001 at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments and submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through that website. All comments and submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the OSHA Docket Office.1
             Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350, (TTY (877) 889-5627) for information about materials not available through the website, and for assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions.

              1 Documents submitted to the docket by OSHA or stakeholders are assigned document identification numbers (Document ID) for easy identification and retrieval. The full Document ID is the docket number plus a unique four-digit code. OSHA is identifying supporting information in this document by author name, publication year, and the last four digits of the Document ID.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

            For press inquiries: Contact Frank Meilinger, Director, Office of Communications, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone (202) 693-1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.

            For general information and technical inquiries: Contact Maureen Ruskin, Deputy Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone (202) 693-1873; email: r
            uski
            n
            .maureen@dol.gov.

            For hearing inquiries: Contact Janet Carter, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone (202) 693-2370; email: carter.janet@dol.gov.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        On February 16, 2021, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7, to address specific issues that have arisen since OSHA last updated the HCS in 2012, and to provide better alignment with other U.S. agencies and international trading partners, without lowering the overall protections of the standard. The public comment period for this NPRM closed May 19, 2021, 92 days after publication of the NPRM.
        On May 20, 2021, OSHA issued a notice of informal hearing on the proposed rule. The deadline to submit a NOITA was June 18, 2021. However, OSHA has received a request to extend the period due, in part, to pandemic-related activities. OSHA agrees to an extension and believes a 14-day extension is sufficient and appropriate. Therefore, the deadline for submitting a NOITA is extended to July 22, 2021.
        Notice of Intent To Appear at the Hearing

        Interested persons who intend to participate in and provide oral testimony or documentary evidence at the hearing must file a written notice of intent to appear prior to the hearing. To testify or question witnesses at the hearing, interested persons must electronically submit their notice by July 22, 2021. The notice must provide the following information:

        ○ Name, address, email address, and telephone number of each individual who will give oral testimony;
        ○ Name of the establishment or organization each individual represents, if any;
        ○ Occupational title and position of each individual testifying;
        ○ Approximate amount of time required for each individual's testimony;
        ○ A brief statement of the position each individual will take with respect to the issues raised by the proposed rule; and
        ○ A brief summary of documentary evidence each individual intends to present.
        ○ Individuals who request more than 10 minutes to present their oral testimony at the hearing or who will submit documentary evidence at the hearing must submit the full text of their testimony and all documentary evidence no later than August 21, 2021.
        The agency will review each submission and determine if the information it contains warrants the amount of time the individual requested for the presentation. If OSHA believes the requested time is excessive, the agency will allocate an appropriate amount of time for the presentation. The agency also may limit to 10 minutes the presentation of any participant who fails to comply substantially with these procedural requirements, and may request that the participant return for questioning at a later time. Before the hearing, OSHA will notify participants of the time the agency will allow for their presentation and, if less than requested, the reasons for its decision. In addition, before the hearing, OSHA will provide the hearing procedures and hearing schedule to each participant who filed a notice of intention to appear. OSHA emphasizes that the hearing is open to the public; however, only individuals who file a notice of intention to appear may question witnesses and participate fully at the hearing. If time permits, and at the discretion of the ALJ, an individual who did not file a notice of intention to appear may be allowed to testify at the hearing, but for no more than 10 minutes.
        Authority and Signature
        This document was prepared under the direction of James S. Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. It is issued under the authority of sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); 5 U.S.C. 553; section 304, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-549, reprinted at 29 U.S.C.A. 655 Note); section 41, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 941); section 107, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704); section 1031, Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4853); section 126, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, as amended (reprinted at 29 U.S.C.A. 655 Note); Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58383-94); and 29 CFR part 1911.

          Signed at Washington, DC, on June 30, 2021.
          James S. Frederick,
          Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.

      [FR Doc. 2021-14463 Filed 7-7-21; 8:45 am]
      BILLING CODE 4510-26-P


        GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
        48 CFR Parts 515, 538, and 552
        [GSAR Case 2013-G502; Docket 2014-0009; Sequence 1]
        RIN 3090-AJ41
        General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Federal Supply Schedule Contracting (Administrative Changes); Extension of Time for Comments

          AGENCY:
          Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration.

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

          SUMMARY:
          The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a proposed rule on September 10, 2014, amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to clarify and update the contracting by negotiation GSAR section and incorporate existing Federal Supply Schedule Contracting policies and procedures, and corresponding provisions and clauses. The comment period is being extended to provide additional time for interested parties to provide comments for GSAR Case 2013-G502, Federal Supply Schedule Contracting (Administrative Changes), to November 21, 2014.

          DATES:
          For the proposed rule published on September 10, 2014 (79 FR 54126), submit comments by November 21, 2014.

          ADDRESSES:
          Submit comments in response to GSAR Case 2013-G502 by any of the following methods:
          • Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments by searching for “GSAR Case 2013-G502”. Select the link “Comment Now” and follow the instructions provided at the “You are commenting on” screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and “GSAR Case 2013-G502”, on your attached document.
          • Fax: 202-501-4067.
          • Mail: U.S. General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, ATTN: Hada Flowers, Washington, DC 20405-0001.

            Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite GSAR Case 2013-G502 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

          Ms. Dana Munson, General Services Acquisition Policy Division, GSA, 202-357-9652 or email Dana.Munson@gsa.gov, for clarification of content. For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat at 202-501-4755. Please cite GSAR Case 2013-G502.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

        I. Background
        GSA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register at 79 FR 54126, September 10, 2014. The comment period is extended to provide additional time for interested parties to submit comments on the GSAR case until November 21, 2014.

          List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 515, 538, and 552
          Government procurement.

          Dated: October 23, 2014.
          Jeffrey A. Koses,
          Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.

      [FR Doc. 2014-25702 Filed 10-28-14; 8:45 am]
      BILLING CODE 6820-61-P


        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
        49 CFR Part 393
        [Docket No. FMCSA-2005-21259]
        RIN 2126-AA88
        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo; Correction

          AGENCY:
          Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

          ACTION:
          Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and request for comments; Correction.

          SUMMARY:

          The FMCSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on June 8, 2005, concerning request for comments on proposed revisions to the cargo securement requirements. The NPRM contained an incorrect docket number in which comments must be received.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          Mr. Larry W. Minor, Director, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations (MC-PS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (202) 366-4009.
          Correction
          In proposed rule document 05-11332, in the June 8, 2005 Federal Register [70 FR 33430], correct the ADDRESSES section, introductory text, to read:

          ADDRESSES:
          You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FMCSA-2005-21259 * * *.

          Issued: June 16, 2005.
          Annette M. Sandberg,
          Administrator.

      [FR Doc. 05-12442 Filed 6-22-05; 8:45 am]
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