        FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
        47 CFR Part 73
        [DA 01-2210; MM Docket No. 01-250, RM-10273; MM Docket No. 01-251, RM-10274; MM Docket No. 01-252, RM-10275; MM Docket No. 01-253, RM-10276]
        Radio Broadcasting Services: Cheyenne Wells, CO; Flagler, CO; Moberly, MO; Stratton, CO

          AGENCY:
          Federal Communications Commission.

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule.

          SUMMARY:

          This document proposes new allotments to Cheyenne Wells, CO; Flagler, CO; Moberly, MO; and Stratton, CO. The Commission requests comments on a petition filed on behalf of Cheyenne Wells Broadcasting proposing the allotment of Channel 224C1 at Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, as the community's first local aural transmission service. Channel 224C1 can be allotted to Cheyenne Wells in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements without any site restriction. The coordinates for Channel 224C1 at Cheyenne Wells are 38-49-16 North Latitude and 102-21-09 West Longitude. See
            Supplementary Information.

          DATES:
          Comments must be filed on or before November 13, 2001, and reply comments on or before November 27, 2001.

          ADDRESSES:
          Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve the petitioners, as follows: A. Wray Fitch, III, Gammon & Grange, P.C.; 8280 Greensboro Drive, 7th Floor; McLean, Virginia 22102-3807 (Counsel for petitioners for Cheyenne Wells, Colorado; Flagler, Colorado and Stratton, Colorado); and Charles Crawford; 4553 Bordeaux Ave; Dallas, Texas 75205 (Petitioner for Moberly, Missouri.).

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          R. Barthen Gorman, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 418-2180.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        This is a synopsis of the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 01-250; MM Docket No. 01-251; MM Docket No. 01-252; and MM Docket No. 01-253, adopted September 12, 2001, and released September 21, 2001. The full text of this document is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC, 20554. This document may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC, 20554, telephone 202-863-2893, facsimile 202-863-2898, or via e-mail qualexint@aol.com.

        The Commission requests comments on a petition filed on behalf of Flagler Broadcasting proposing the allotment of Channel 283C3 at Flagler, Colorado, as the community's first local aural transmission service. Channel 283C3 can be allotted to Flagler in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 6.5 kilometers (4.1 miles) west of Flagler. The coordinates for Channel 283C3 at Flagler are 39-17-17 North Latitude and 103-08-32 West Longitude.

        The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by Charles Crawford proposing the allotment of Channel 223A at Moberly, Missouri, as that community's fifth local aural FM transmission service. Channel 223A can be allotted to Moberly in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements at the city reference coordinates with no site restriction. The coordinates for Channel 223A at Moberly are 39-25-06 North Latitude and 92-26-17 West Longitude.
        The Commission requests comments on a petition filed on behalf of Stratton Broadcasting proposing the allotment of Channel 246C1 at Stratton, Colorado, as that community's first local aural transmission service. Channel 246C1 can be allotted to Stratton in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) east of Stratton. The coordinates for Channel 246C1 at Stratton are 39-18-34 North Latitude and 102-33-17 West Longitude.
        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 thnsp;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.

        For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR Part 73 as follows:

          PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES
          1.The authority citation for Part 73 continues to read as follows:

            Authority:
            47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, and 336.

            § 73.202
            [Amended]
            1. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Colorado, is amended by adding Cheyenne Wells, Channel 224C1; Flagler, Channel 283C3; and Stratton, Channel 246C1.
            2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Missouri, is amended by adding Channel 223A at Moberly.

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

      [FR Doc. 01-24863 Filed 10-3-01; 8:45 am]
      BILLING CODE 6712-01-P


        ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
        40 CFR Part 52
        [EPA-R05-OAR-2015-0407; FRL-9930-80-Region 5]
        Air Plan Approval; MI, Belding; 2008 Lead Clean Data Determination

          AGENCY:
          Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

          ACTION:
          Proposed rule.

          SUMMARY:

          On May 13, 2015, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted a request to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make a determination under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that the Belding nonattainment area has attained the 2008 lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In this action, EPA is proposing to determine that the Belding nonattainment area (area) has attained the 2008 Pb NAAQS. This clean data determination is based upon complete, quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2012-2014 design period showing that the area has monitored attainment of the 2008 Pb NAAQS. Additionally, as a result of this proposed determination, EPA is proposing to suspend the requirements for the area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures, a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet the RFP plan and attainment deadlines for as long as the area continues to attain the 2008 Pb NAAQS.

          DATES:
          Comments must be received on or before August 24, 2015.

          ADDRESSES:
          Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-2015-0407, by one of the following methods:
          1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
          2. Email: aburano.douglas@epa.gov.

          3. Fax: (312) 408-2279.
          4. Mail: Douglas Aburano, Chief, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
          5. Hand Delivery: Douglas Aburano, Chief, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

          Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit comments.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

          Sarah Arra, Environmental Scientist, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-9401, arra.sarah@epa.gov.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is making a clean data determination as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the action is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register.

          Dated: July 14, 2015.
          Susan Hedman,
          Regional Administrator, Region 5.

      [FR Doc. 2015-18100 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am]
       BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


        DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
        50 CFR Part 660
        [I.D. 110300B]
        Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting

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

          ACTION:
          Notice of public meeting/public hearing.

          SUMMARY:
          The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its 107th meeting November 28 through December 1, 2000, in Honolulu, HI.  A public hearing will be held on a framework amendment to add new entry criteria for the Mau Zone limited entry bottomfish fishery in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI).

          DATES:

          The Council’s Standing Committees will meet on November 28, 2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The full Council meeting will be held on November 29, 2000, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 30 to December 1, 2000, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  A public hearing will be held on November 29, 2000 at 3 p.m. on a framework amendment to add new entry criteria for the Mau zone limited entry bottomfish fishery in the NWHI.  See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for specific dates and times for these meetings and the hearings.

          ADDRESSES:
          The Council meeting, Standing Committee meetings, and public hearing will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI; telephone: 808-955-4811. Copies of the framework document proposing new entry criteria for the Mau Zone are available from and written comments can be sent to the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director; telephone: 808-522-8220.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        Dates and Times of Committee Meetings
        The following Standing Committees of the Council will meet on November 28, 2000.  Enforcement/Vessel Monitoring System from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; International Fisheries/Pelagics from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Executive/Budget and Program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Precious Corals from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Crustaceans from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Bottomfish from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m; Ecosystem and Habitat from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Fishery Rights of Indigenous People from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
        Public Hearings
        A public hearing on new entry criteria for the Mau Zone bottomfish fishery will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2000, at 3 p.m.
         In addition, the Council will hear recommendations from its advisory panels, plan teams, scientific and statistical committee, and other ad hoc groups.  The order in which agenda items are addressed may change.  The Council will meet as late as necessary to complete scheduled business.
        Agenda

          1. Introductions

          2. Approval of Agenda

          3. Approval of 105th and 106th Meeting Minutes

          4. Island Reports

        A. American Samoa

        B. Guam

        C. Hawaii

        D. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)

          5. Federal Agency and Organization Reports

        A. Department of Commerce
        (1) NMFS
        (a) Southwest Region, Pacific Island Area Office
        (b) Southwest Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla and Honolulu Laboratories
        (2) NOAA General Counsel, Southwest Region

        B. Department of the Interior
        (1) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

        C. U.S. State Department

          6. Enforcement

        A. U.S. Coast Guard activities

        B. NMFS activities

        C. Commonwealth, Territories, and State activities

        D. Cooperative agreements for Guam/CNMI

        E. Status of violations

          7. Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)

        A. Hawaii VMS report

        B. Report on national VMS efforts

          8.  Presentation on Transition Zone Chlorophyll Front

          9.  Precious Corals

        A.  Status of framework amendment regarding new harvesting requirements

        B.  Status of framework adjustment regarding Hawaiian Islands exploratory area quota increase

        C.  New bed definition and associated permitting

        D.  Precious Coral draft environmental impact statement

          10.  Bottomfish Fisheries

        A. Update on State of Hawaii area closures

        B. Mau Zone framework amendment

        C. Status of litigation

        D. Status of section 7 consultation

        E. Draft Bottomfish EIS

        F. Observer program

        G. Public hearing on new entry criteria for the Mau Zone bottomfish fishery

        The Council has developed a framework amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region.  The amendment will establish criteria for new entry into the limited access Mau Zone bottomfish fishery around the NWHI.  In developing the framework document, the Council considered a range of alternatives and impacts on NWHI bottomfish fishery.  Currently, there are no Federal regulations that specify how new permits are to be issued for the Mau Zone fishery once the number of vessels in the Zone falls below the target number of 10 permits.  The Council is soliciting public comment and input on options for eligibility criteria including but not limited to the following: weighted point system based on past participation in the bottomfish fisheries off the main Hawaiian islands and NWHI, free and limited transferability of permits, and a lottery system.

          11. Crustacean Fisheries

        A. Status of litigation

        B. Status of research and stock assessment activities and plans

        C. NWHI management program 5-year review including overcapitalization of the NWHI fishery

        D. Draft Crustacean EIS

          12. Non-Governmental Organization Round-up Including Ocean Wildlife Campaign “Just Ask” Program.

          13. Pelagic Fisheries

        A. 2nd quarter 2000 Hawaii and American Samoa longline fishery report

        B. Recreational fisheries
        (1) Island reports
        (a) Hawaii
        (b) American Samoa
        (c) Guam
        (d) CNMI
        (2) NMFS plans and programs to manage recreational fishery resources
        (3) Marine license and Dingell-Johnson funding
        (4) Recreational Fisheries Data Task Force
        (5) Marine Recreational Fishing Statistical Survey
        (6) Pelagic sportfishing tournament data collection
        (7) RecFish 2000

        C. National Academy of Sciences report on fishery data

        D. American Samoa framework measure
        The entry of large boats into the pelagics fishery in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around American Samoa could cause local overfishing in a portion of the EEZ, create gear conflictsparticularly in areas of concentrated fishing, and reduce the opportunities for profitable fishing operations. This management measure addresses these concerns by allocating fishing privileges to small-boat fishermen harvesting pelagic management unit species (PMUS) in the EEZ surrounding American Samoa. Specifically, the measure prohibits the taking of PMUS by domestic fishing vessels larger than 50 ft (15.24 m) (length overall) from waters within an area that is approximately 50 nm from the baselines of Tutuila Island, Rose Atoll, and the Manu’a Islands and Swain’s Island. An owner of a vessel greater than 50 ft (15.24 m) in length who held a NMFS Longline General Permit on or prior to November 13, 1997, and made a landing of PMUS in American Samoa on or prior to that date is exempt from the prohibition to take PMUS within the closed area.

        E. Pelagic research, ECOSIM (ecosystem simulation model), etc.

        F. Shark management
        (1) Blue shark stock assessment and maximum sustainable yield
        (2) Status of Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region (shark management)
        (3) National plan of action on sharks

        G. Turtle management
        (1) Status of turtle populations and recovery plan
        (2) Status of litigation
        (3) Draft Pelagic EIS
        (4) Mitigation research
        (a) Working group
        (b) NMFS research
        (5) Observer program

        G. Seabirds
        (1) Status of mitigation regulatory amendment
        (2) Shorttail albatross biological opinion
        (3) Seabird national plan of action
        (4) Report on New Zealand International Fisher’s Forum on seabird bycatch

        H. International
        (1) Outcome of the 7th Multilateral High-level Conference
        (2) South Pacific Community Standing Committee Meeting

        I. Pelagic FMP 5-year review

          14. Ecosystems and Habitat

        A. Draft Coral Reef Ecosystems FMP/Draft EIS

        B. Coordinated NWHI coral reef management

        C. Results of reef surveys in Line/Phoenix Islands and preliminary results of NWHI cruises

        D. Center for Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and MPA Advisory Committee

        E. Overview of Pacific Scientific Review Group

        F. Overview of Monk Seal Recovery Team

        G. Carbon-dioxide ocean sequestration experiment

          15. Fishery Rights of Indigenous People

        A. Status of Marine Conservation Plans

        B. Status of Community Development Program/Demonstration Projects, including eligibility criteria

        C. Local observer program

        D. Hawaiian green sea turtle cultural and religious uses

          16. Program Planning

        A. Status of draft amendment to include CNMI and Pacific Remote Island Areas in the bottomfish, precious corals and crustaceans FMPs

        B. Status of Congressional legislation relating to ocean and fisheries including coral reefs, shark finning and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) reauthorization

        C. Report on marine debris conference

        D. Palmyra Atoll proposed longline closure

        E. Fishing activities and support operations in national wildlife refuges

        F. Midway Operations-Midway Phoenix Corporation

        G. Report on program planning activities

        H. Western Pacific Fisheries Information Network/Fisheries Data Coordinating Committee

        I. Status of bioprospecting operations

          17. Administrative Matters

        A. Administrative reports

        B. Advisory Panel appointments

        C. Standard Operating Policies and Procedures modifications

        D. Upcoming meetings and workshops including the 108th Council meeting

          18. Other Business

        Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before the Council for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal Council action during this meeting.  Council action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issue arising after publication of this document that requires emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency.
        Special Accommodations
        This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.  Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, 808-522-8220 (voice) or 808-522-8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to meeting date.

          Authority:
          1801et seq.

          Dated: November 8, 2000.
          Bruce C. Morehead,
          Acting Director,Office of Sustainable Fisheries,National Marine Fisheries Service.

      [FR Doc. 00-29270 Filed 11-14-00; 8:45 am]
      BILLING CODE:  3510-22 -S


        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
        42 CFR Part 10
        RIN 0906-AB11
        340B Drug Pricing Program Ceiling Price and Manufacturer Civil Monetary Penalties Regulation

          AGENCY:
          Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

          ACTION:
          Notice of proposed rulemaking; further delay of effective date.

          SUMMARY:

          The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) administers section 340B of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), which is referred to as the “340B Drug Pricing Program” or the “340B Program.” HHS is soliciting comments on delaying the effective date of the January 5, 2017 final rule that sets forth the calculation of the ceiling price and application of civil monetary penalties, and applies to all drug manufacturers that are required to make their drugs available to covered entities under the 340B Program. HHS proposes to delay the effective date of the final rule published in the Federal Register (82 FR 1210, January 5, 2017) to July 1, 2018. HHS proposes this action in order to allow a more deliberate process of considering alternative and supplemental regulatory provisions and to allow for sufficient time for additional rulemaking, as set forth below.

          DATES:
          Submit comments on or before September 20, 2017.

          ADDRESSES:
          You may submit comments, identified by the Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 0906-AB11, by any of the following methods. Please submit your comments in only one of these ways to minimize the receipt of duplicate submissions.
          • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow instructions for submitting comments. This is the preferred method for the submission of comments.
          • Email: 340BCMPNPRM@hrsa.gov. Include 0906-AB11 in the subject line of the message.
          • Mail: Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA), Healthcare Systems Bureau (HSB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 08W05A, Rockville, MD 20857.
          All submitted comments will be available to the public in their entirety. Please do not submit confidential commercial information or personal identifying information that you do not want in the public domain.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
          CAPT Krista Pedley, Director, OPA, HSB, HRSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 08W05A, Rockville, MD 20857, or by telephone at 301-594-4353.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        I. Background

        On September 30, 2010, HHS published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in the Federal Register, “340B Drug Pricing Program Manufacturer Civil Monetary Penalties” (75 FR 57230, September 20, 2010). HHS subsequently published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on June 17, 2015 to implement CMPs for manufacturers who knowingly and intentionally charge a covered entity more than the ceiling price for a covered outpatient drug; to provide clarity regarding the requirement that manufacturers calculate the 340B ceiling price on a quarterly basis; and to establish the requirement that a manufacturer charge $.01 (penny pricing) for each unit of a drug when the ceiling price calculation equals zero (80 FR 34583, June 17, 2015). The public comment period closed on August 17, 2015, and HRSA received 35 comments. After review of the initial comments, HHS reopened the comment period (81 FR 22960, April 19, 2016) to invite additional comments on the following areas of the NPRM: 340B ceiling price calculations that result in a ceiling price that equals zero (penny pricing); the methodology that manufacturers use when estimating the ceiling price for a new covered outpatient drug; and the definition of the “knowing and intentional” standard to be applied when assessing a CMP for manufacturers that overcharge a covered entity. The comment period closed May 19, 2016, and HHS received 72 comments.
        On January 5, 2017, HHS published a final rule in the Federal Register (82 FR 1210, January 5, 2017); comments from both the original comment period established in the NPRM and the reopened comment period announced in the April 19, 2016 notice were considered in the development of the final rule. The provisions of that final rule were to be effective March 6, 2017; however, HHS issued a subsequent final rule (82 FR 12508, March 6, 2017) delaying the effective date to March 21, 2017, in accordance with a January 20, 2017 memorandum from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, titled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.” 1
           In the January 5, 2017 final rule, HHS acknowledged that the effective date fell during the middle of a quarter and stakeholders needed time to adjust systems and update their policies and procedures. As such, HHS stated that it intended to enforce the requirements of the final rule at the start of the next quarter, which began April 1, 2017.

            1 See: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/20/memorandum-heads-executive-departments-and-agencies.

        After further consideration and to provide affected parties sufficient time to make needed changes to facilitate compliance, and because questions were raised, HHS issued an interim final rule (82 FR 14332, March 20, 2017), to delay the effective date of the final rule to May 22, 2017, and solicited additional comments on whether that date should be further extended to October 1, 2017. HHS received several comments to the interim final rule, some supporting and some opposing the delay of the effective date to May 22, 2017, or alternatively to October 1, 2017. After careful consideration of the comments received, HHS delayed the effective date of the January 5, 2017 final rule to October 1, 2017 (82 FR 22893, May 19, 2017).
        II. Proposal To Delay the Effective Date of the Final Rule
        HHS proposes to further delay the effective date of the January 5, 2017 final rule because it continues to examine important substantive issues in matters covered by the rule. HHS intends to engage in additional rulemaking on these issues. HHS believes that the proposed delay will allow for necessary time to more fully consider the substantial questions of fact, law and policy raised by the rule, consistent with the aforementioned “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” memorandum. Requiring manufacturers to make targeted and potentially costly changes to pricing systems and business procedures in order to comply with a rule that is under further consideration and for which substantive questions have been raised would be disruptive. We also believe additional time is needed to more fully consider previous objections regarding the timing of the effective date and challenges associated with complying with the rule, as well as other objections to the rule.
        In addition, the January 20, 2017, Executive Order entitled, “Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal,” specifically instructs HHS and all other heads of executive offices to utilize all authority and discretion available to delay the implementation of certain provisions or requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.2
           The January 5, 2017 final rule is based on changes made to the 340B Program by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. HHS is proposing to delay the effective date of the January 5, 2017 final rule to July 1, 2018, to also allow for a sufficient amount of time to more fully consider the regulatory burdens that may be posed by this final rule.

            2 See: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/2/executive-order-minimizing-economic-burden-patient-protection-and

        At this time, HHS seeks public comments regarding the impact of delaying the effective date of the final rule, published January 5, 2017, for an additional nine months from the current effective date of October 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018, while a more deliberate rulemaking process is considered. HHS encourages all stakeholders to provide comments on this proposed rule.
        III. Regulatory Impact Analysis
        HHS has examined the effects of this proposed rule as required by Executive Order 12866 on Regulatory Planning and Review (September 30, 1993), Executive Order 13563 on Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review (January 8, 2011), the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, September 19, 1980), the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), and Executive Order 13132 on Federalism (August 4, 1999).
        Executive Orders 12866, 13563 and 13771
        Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 is supplemental to and reaffirms the principles, structures, and definitions governing regulatory review as established in Executive Order 12866, emphasizing the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. Section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 defines a “significant regulatory action” as an action that is likely to result in a rule: (1) Having an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more in any 1 year, or adversely and materially affecting a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or communities (also referred to as “economically significant”); (2) creating a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfering with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially altering the budgetary impacts of entitlement grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raising novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive Order. A regulatory impact analysis (RIA) must be prepared for major rules with economically significant effects ($100 million or more in any 1 year), and a “significant” regulatory action is subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
        HHS does not believe that the proposal to delay the effective date of the January 5, 2017, final rule will have an economic impact of $100 million or more, and is therefore not designated as an “economically significant” proposed rule under section 3(f)(1) of the Executive Order 12866. Therefore, the economic impact of having no rule in place related to the policies addressed in the final rule is believed to be minimal, as the policies would not yet be required or enforceable.
        Executive Order 13771, entitled Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs, was issued on January 30, 2017. This proposed rule is not expected to be an EO 13771 regulatory action because this proposed rule is not significant under EO 12866.
        The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
        The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) (RFA) and the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act of 1996, which amended the RFA, require HHS to analyze options for regulatory relief of small businesses. If a rule has a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities, the Secretary must specifically consider the economic effect of the rule on small entities and analyze regulatory options that could lessen the impact of the rule. HHS will use an RFA threshold of at least a 3 percent impact on at least 5 percent of small entities.
        For purposes of the RFA, HHS considers all health care providers to be small entities either by meeting the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for a small business, or by being a nonprofit organization that is not dominant in its market. The current SBA size standard for health care providers ranges from annual receipts of $7 million to $35.5 million. As of January 1, 2017, over 12,000 covered entities participate in the 340B Program, which represent safety-net health care providers across the country. HHS has determined, and the Secretary certifies, that this proposed rule will not have a significant impact on the operations of a substantial number of small manufacturers; therefore, we are not preparing an analysis of impact for this RFA. HHS estimates that the economic impact on small entities and small manufacturers will be minimal. HHS welcomes comments concerning the impact of this proposed rule on small manufacturers and small health care providers.
        Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
        Section 202(a) of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires that agencies prepare a written statement, which includes an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits, before proposing “any rule that includes any Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year.” In 2013, that threshold level was approximately $141 million. HHS does not expect this rule to exceed the threshold.
        Executive Order 13132—Federalism
        HHS has reviewed this proposed rule in accordance with Executive Order 13132 regarding federalism, and has determined that it does not have “federalism implications.” This proposed rule would not “have substantial direct effects on the States, or on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.”
        Paperwork Reduction Act
        The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires that OMB approve all collections of information by a federal agency from the public before they can be implemented. This proposed rule is projected to have no impact on current reporting and recordkeeping burden for manufacturers under the 340B Program. This proposed rule would result in no new reporting burdens. Comments are welcome on the accuracy of this statement.

          George Sigounas,
          Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration.
          Approved: August 16, 2017.
          Thomas E. Price,
          Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.

      [FR Doc. 2017-17633 Filed 8-17-17; 11:15 am]
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        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
        Federal Aviation Administration
        14 CFR Part 39
        [Docket No. FAA-2020-0905; Product Identifier 2019-SW-102-AD]
        RIN 2120-AA64
        Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

          AGENCY:
          Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

          ACTION:
          Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

          SUMMARY:
          The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-26-01, which applies to certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat. AD 2015-26-01 requires inspecting for the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, installing a label (placard). Since the FAA issued AD 2015-26-01, the FAA has determined that additional helicopters are affected by the unsafe condition, and that new labels (placards) are required for all affected helicopters. This proposed AD would retain all of the requirements of AD 2015-26-01. This proposed AD would also add helicopters to the applicability and require a modification (installing new labels (placards)). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

          DATES:
          The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 23, 2020.

          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 https://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 Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; phone: 972-641-0000 or 800-232-0323; fax: 972-641-3775; or at https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html. You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 817-222-5110.

        Examining the AD Docket
        You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0905; 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, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

          Kathleen Arrigotti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3218; email: kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.

        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
        Comments Invited

        The FAA invites 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-2020-0905; Product Identifier 2019-SW-102-AD” at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments.

        Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.
        Confidential Business Information

        CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Kathleen Arrigotti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3218; email: kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
        Discussion
        The FAA issued AD 2015-26-01, Amendment 39-18349 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015) (“AD 2015-26-01”), for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat. AD 2015-26-01 requires inspecting for the presence of labels (placards) that prohibit stowing anything under the seat, and if a label (placard) is missing or not clearly visible to each occupant, installing a label (placard). AD 2015-26-01 resulted from the discovery that required labels (placards) had not been systematically installed. The FAA issued AD 2015-26-01 to address any object stowed under an energy-absorbing seat, which could reduce the efficiency of the energy-absorbing function of the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident.
        Actions Since AD 2015-26-01 Was Issued
        Since AD 2015-26-01 was issued, the FAA has determined that additional helicopters are affected by the unsafe condition, and that new labels (placards) are required for all affected helicopters.
        The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0088R1, dated November 8, 2019 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or “the MCAI”), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters with an energy-absorbing seat. EASA advised that during certification of an energy-absorbing seat with a new part number, the labels (placards) that require keeping the space under the seat free of any object were not systematically installed. EASA stated that this condition, if not corrected, could prompt occupants to stow objects under an energy-absorbing seat, which would reduce the effectiveness of the seat and the occupants' chance of surviving an accident. EASA consequently issued AD 2014-0204, dated September 11, 2014; corrected September 12, 2014 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-26-01) to require a one-time inspection for the presence of labels (placards) and, if they were missing or unreadable, making and installing labels (placards) prohibiting the placing of an object under an energy absorbing seat. EASA later advised, in EASA AD 2017-0226, dated November 17, 2017 (“EASA AD 2017-0226”), which superseded EASA AD 2014-0204, that additional new labels (placards) were required and that additional helicopters were affected by the unsafe condition. In this MCAI, which supersedes EASA AD 2017-0226, EASA advised that additional extended compliance times were necessary for certain helicopters.

        You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0905.
        Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
        Airbus Helicopters has issued the following service information. This service information describes procedures for installing new labels (placards) prohibiting stowage of any object under an energy-absorbing seat. These documents are distinct since they apply to different helicopter models.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.16, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.41, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.42, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-25.01.67, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.

        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-25A144, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.

        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2019.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A203, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
        Airbus Helicopters has also issued the following service information. This service information describes procedures for inspecting for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under certain seats and installing a placard. These documents are distinct since they apply to different helicopter models.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-04A013, Revision 1, dated February 12, 2019.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019.
        This proposed AD would also require the following service information, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of January 26, 2016 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015).
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-04A013, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.
        • Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 0, dated August 26, 2014.

        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.
        Other Related Service Information
        Airbus Helicopters issued Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, which describes procedures for inspecting for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under certain seats and installing a placard.
        Airbus Helicopters has also issued Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017, which describes procedures for installing new labels (placards) prohibiting stowage of any object under an energy-absorbing seat.
        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 the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD after evaluating all the relevant information and determining 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 of the requirements of AD 2015-26-01. This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously.
        Clarification of the Retained Compliance Times
        Paragraph (g) of AD 2015-26-01 specified the compliance time as: “Within 110 hours time in service.” The FAA has included clarification of the retained compliance time for paragraph (g) of this NPRM, that specifies: “Within 110 hours time in service after January 26, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2015-26-01) . . .”
        Clarification of the Generic Part Number for Seat Type
        Figure 1 to paragraph (a) of AD 2015-26-01 specifies an incorrect generic part number for Socea Sogerma seat type ST107. The FAA has corrected that generic part number in figure 1 to paragraphs (c) and (j) of this proposed AD. The incorrect generic part number was 2010107-xx-xx; the correct generic part number is 2510107-xx-xx.
        Costs of Compliance
        The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 90 helicopters of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

          Estimated Costs for Required Actions

            Action
            Labor cost
            Parts cost
            Cost per product

            Cost on U.S.
              operators

            Inspection (52 Helicopters) (Retained actions from AD 2015-26-01)
            1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85
            $0
            $85
            $4,420

            Install label (placard) (52 Helicopters) (Retained actions from AD 2015-26-01)
            2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170
            $Minimal
            170
            8,840

            Inspection (38 Helicopters) (New proposed actions)
            1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85
            $0
            85
            3,230

            Install label (placard) (38 Helicopters) (New proposed actions)
            2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170
            $Minimal
            170
            6,460

            Install new label (placard) (New proposed actions)
            2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170
            $Minimal
            170
            15,300

        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.
        The FAA is 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.
        Regulatory Findings

        The FAA 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.

          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) 2015-26-01, Amendment 39-18349 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015), and adding the following new AD:

            Airbus Helicopters: Docket No. FAA-2020-0905; Product Identifier 2019-SW-102-AD.
          (a) Comments Due Date
          The FAA must receive comments by November 23, 2020.
          (b) Affected ADs
          This AD replaces AD 2015-26-01, Amendment 39-18349 (80 FR 79466, December 22, 2015) (“AD 2015-26-01”).
          (c) Applicability
          This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters, certificated in any category, equipped with at least one energy-absorbing seat listed in figure 1 to paragraphs (c) and (j) of this AD, except any helicopter embodying the applicable Airbus Helicopters modifications on all applicable seat positions listed in figure 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD.

            Figure 1 to Paragraphs (c) and (j)—Affected Seats

              Seat manufacturer
              Seat type
              Generic P/N

              Fischer + Entwicklungen
              H110
              9606-( )-( )-( ).

              H140
              0520-( )-( )-( ).

              H160
              0718-( )-( )-( )-( ).

              185/410
              9507-( )-( )-( ).

              236/406
              9608-( )-( )-( ).

              SICMA Aero Seat or Zodiac Seats France
              Sicma 192
              192xx-xx-xx.

              Sicma 159
              1591718-xx.

              159110.

              Socea Sogerma
              ST102
              2510102-xx-xx.

              ST107
              2510107-xx-xx.

              ST120
              2520120-xx.

            Note 1 to Figure 1 to paragraphs (c) and (j): “xx” can be any two alphanumeric characters and “()” can be any number of alphanumeric characters.

            Figure 2 to Paragraph (c)—Modifications (Installation of Label (Placard) Prohibiting Storage Under the Seat)

              Helicopter type
              Modification
              Seat (position)

              AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2
              0728251 or 332P084159
              Cabin.

              0728352 or 332P084160
              Cockpit.

              0728403 or 332P084161
              3rd Crew Member.

              EC225LP
              0728251, or 332P084159, or 332P085421.00, or 332P085421.01, or 332P085421.02 or 332P085421.03
              Cabin.

              0728352 or 332P084160
              Cockpit.

              AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1
              365V874113.00
              All seat configurations.

          (d) Subject
          Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 11, Placards and markings.
          (e) Reason
          This AD was prompted by the discovery that required labels (placards) prohibiting stowage of any object under an energy-absorbing seat had not been systematically installed. The FAA is issuing this AD to address any object stowed under an energy-absorbing seat which could reduce the efficiency of the energy-absorbing function of the seat, resulting in injury to the seat occupants during an accident.
          (f) Compliance
          Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
          (g) Retained Inspection and Corrective Actions With Revised Service Information
          This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (e) of AD 2015-26-01, with revised service information. Within 110 hours time in service after January 26, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2015-26-01), do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, as applicable for your model helicopter.
          (1) For Model AS332C1, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters:

          (i) Inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats in the locations shown in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85 or No. EC225-04A012, both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019; as applicable for your model helicopter.
          (ii) If a label, placard, or marking is not located in every location depicted in the figure in the Appendix or is not visible and legible to every occupant, before further flight, install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332 01.00.85 or No. EC225 04A012, both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332 01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017, or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 2, dated November 6, 2019; as applicable for your model helicopter.
          (2) For Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters:
          (i) Inspect each seat leg in the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats.
          (ii) If a label, placard, or marking does not exist on one leg of each seat or is not visible and legible, before further flight, install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., and the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66 or No. EC155-04A013, both Revision 0 and dated August 26, 2014; or Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-01.00.66 or No. EC155-04A013, both Revision 1 and dated February 12, 2019; as applicable for your model helicopter.
          (h) New Inspection and Corrective Actions for Certain Helicopters
          (1) For Model AS332C and AS332L helicopters: Within 110 hours time in service or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, inspect the cabin and cockpit for labels, placards, or markings that prohibit stowing anything under the seats in the locations shown in the figure in the Appendix of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
          (2) If a label, placard, or marking is not located in every location depicted in the figure in the Appendix or is not visible and legible to every occupant, before further flight, install a placard in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-01.00.85, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
          (i) New Requirements of This AD: Modification (Install New Placards)
          (1) At the applicable times specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, install new placards prohibiting stowage of any object under an energy-absorbing seat in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (vii) of this AD, except you are not required to discard the old labels (placards). Doing the installation required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
          (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.16, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
          (ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.41, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
          (iii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS332-25.03.42, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
          (iv) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365-25.01.67, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
          (v) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155-25A144, Revision 0, dated February 12, 2019.
          (vi) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2019.
          (vii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A203, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017; as applicable for your model helicopter.
          (2) At this applicable times specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, do the installation required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
          (i) For Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, and EC225LP helicopters, all manufacturer serial numbers, except Model EC225LP helicopters, manufacturer serial numbers 2663, 2670, 2854, 2883, 2885, 2901 and 2921: Within 110 hours time in service or 6 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
          (ii) For Model EC225LP helicopters, manufacturer serial numbers 2663, 2670, 2854, 2883, 2885, 2901 and 2921: Within 50 hours time in service or 2 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
          (j) No Actions Required for Certain Helicopters
          For Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters delivered after September 7, 2017: No actions are required, provided that no energy-absorbing seat, as identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (c) and (j) of this AD, has been installed on that helicopter since delivery.
          (k) Credit for Previous Actions
          (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-04A012, Revision 1, dated September 7, 2017.
          (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (i)(1) and (2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225-25A179, Revision 0, dated September 7, 2017.
          (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

          (1) The Manager, International Validation 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 Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. 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.
          (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, notify your principal inspector or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC.
          (m) Related Information

          (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aviation Safety Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3218; email: kathleen.arrigotti@faa.gov.

          (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; phone: 972-641-0000 or 800-232-0323; fax: 972-641-3775; or at https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services/technical-support.html. You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 817-222-5110.

          Issued on October 1, 2020.
          Lance T. Gant,
          Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

      [FR Doc. 2020-22115 Filed 10-6-20; 8:45 am]
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