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Federal Regulation BriefFeb. 26, 2009

Today’s Brief Includes:NATIONAL SECURITY, LAW, GOVERNMENT(Feb. 17-23)Defense (DOD) - No newly published regulations this weekHomeland Security (DHS) – Includes proposed regulationsJustice (DOJ) – Proposed regulations onlyLegal Services Corporation (LSC) – No newly published regulations this weekSentencing Commission (USSC) – No newly published regulations this weekSelective Service System (SSS) – No newly published regulations this weekState (DOS) – No newly published regulations this weekThe White House Office - No newly published regulations this weekPresidential Documents:Executive Orders – No newly published Executive Orders this weekAdministrative Orders – No newly published Administrative Orders this weekProclamations - No newly published Proclamations this week

MONEY, TRANSPORTATION(Feb. 18-24)Federal Deposit Insurance (FDIC) – No newly published regulations this weekFederal Reserve (FRS) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) – No newly published regulations this weekTransportation (DOT) – Includes proposed regulationsTreasury (USDT) – Includes proposed regulations

COMMERCE(Feb. 19-25)Commerce (DOC) – Includes proposed regulationsCommunication (FCC) (Feb. 17-25) - Includes proposed regulationsConsumer Product Safety (CPSC) – No newly published regulations this weekFederal Trade Commission (FTC) – No newly published regulations this week Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC)Postal Service (USPS)Securities and Exchange (SEC) U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) – No newly published regulations this week

HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

NEWLY PUBLISHED REGULATIONS

COAST GUARD (USCG)

Drawbridge operating regulations, Bayou Lacarpe, Houma, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Lacarpe, Mile 7.5, at Houma, Lafourche Parish, LA, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7817, 33 CFR Part 117, Docket No. USCG-2009-0071, Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary deviation is effective 9 a.m. February 28, 2009 through 5 p.m. March 14, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues a temporary change in the regulation for the operation of the SR 661 Vertical Lift Bridge across Bayou Lacarpe, mile 7.5, at Houma, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. This temporary deviation is to replace all the wire ropes used to lift the movable span of the bridge. It allows the bridge to remain closed during daytime hours and requires an advance notice for openings during the nighttime.

Drawbridge operating regulations, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Houma, Louisiana: Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Houma, LA, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7816, 33 CFR Part 117, USCG-2009-0058, Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary deviation from regulations is effective 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. March 24, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues a temporary change in the regulation for the operation of the Louisiana State Route 316 (LA 316) pontoon span bridge, also known as the Bayou Blue Bridge, across Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 49.8, west of Harvey Lock at Houma in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The bridge is to remain closed to navigation for one day to perform scheduled maintenance.

Drawbridge operation regulations, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, St. Petersburg Beach and South Pasadena, Florida: Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, St. Petersburg Beach and South Pasadena, FL, Federal Register, February 17, 2009, Volume 74, Number 30, Rules and Regulations, Page 7313, 33 CFR Part 117, Docket No. USCG-2008-1225, Notice of temporary deviation from regulations, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary deviation from regulations is effective 7 a.m. January 26, 2009 through 7 p.m. April 25, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues a temporary change in the regulation for the operation of the Pinellas Bayway Structure “C” and Corey Causeway (SR 693) Bridges across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, miles 114 and 117.7, at St. Petersburg Beach, and South Pasadena, FL. This deviation tests a change to the drawbridge operation schedules to determine whether a permanent change to the schedule is needed. It allows both drawbridges to operate on a twice an hour schedule during the day. The deviation may be terminated/cancelled at any time via a BroadcastNotice to Mariners.

Drawbridge operating regulations, Hackensack River, Secaucus, New Jersey, maintenance: Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Secaucus, NJ, Maintenance, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7817, 33 CFR Part 117, USCG-2009-0002, Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.[TEXT] [PDF]

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-3566.pdf

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-3566.htm







(This temporary deviation from regulations is effective February 20, 2009 through February 22, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues a temporary change in the regulation for the operation of the Upper Hack Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 6.9, at Secaucus, New Jersey. Under this deviation the bridge may remain in the closed position for two days to facilitate bridge maintenance. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at any time.

Drawbridge operating regulations, Tennessee River, Decatur, Alabama: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Tennessee River, Decatur, AL, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7818, 33 CFR Part 117, USCG-2009-0054, RIN 1625-AA09, Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary deviation from regulations is effective 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. February 20, 2009 and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. February 24, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues a temporary change in the regulation for the operations of the Southern Railroad Drawbridge across the Tennessee River, mile 304.4, at Decatur, Alabama. This deviation is to allow for maintenance and repairs to the bridge. It allows the bridge to remain in the closed position and not open to vessel traffic.

Safety zone, Route 5 Bridge demolition, Chickahominy River, Charles City County and James City County, Virginia: Safety Zone: Route 5 Bridge Demolition, Chickahominy River, Charles City County and James City County, VA, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page 8004, 33 CFR Part 165, Docket No. USCG-2008-1198, RIN 1625-AA00, Temporary final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary rule is effective 7 a.m. March 4, 2009 to 6 p.m. March 6, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) establishes a temporary safety zone on the Chickahominy River near Charles City County and James City County, VA because the Route 5 Bridge over the Chickahominy River will be demolished by explosive blasting.

SAFETY ZONE: This safety zone encompasses all waters of the Chickahominy River, within 2,000 feet of the Route 5 Bridge at the approximate position 37°15'49" N/76°52'35" W, near Charles City County and James City County, VA. All coordinates reference North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).

Safety zone, naval underwater detonations, Northwest Harbor, San Clemente Island, California: Safety Zone; Naval Underwater Detonation; Northwest Harbor, San Clemente Island, CA, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page 8007, 33 CFR Part 165, Docket No. USCG-2009-0046, RIN 1625-AA00, Temporary final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary final rule is effective February 1, 2009 through April 1, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) establishes a safety zone on the navigable waters of the Northwest Harbor of San Clemente Island in support of the Naval







Underwater Detonation. This safety zone is to ensure non-authorized personnel and vessels remain safe by keeping clear of the hazardous area during the training activity. People and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

SAFETY ZONE: This safety zone encompasses the navigable waters of the Northwest Harbor of San Clemente Island bounded by the following coordinates: 33°02'06" N, 118°35'36" W; 33°02'00" N, 118°34'36" W; thence along the coast of San Clemente Island to 33°02'06" N, 118°35'36" W.

Safety zone, underwater object, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts: Safety Zone; Underwater Object, Massachusetts Bay, MA, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7818, 33 CFR Part 165, Docket No. USCG-2008-1272, RIN 1625-AA00, Temporary final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary final rule extends the current temporary regulation, docket number USCG-2008-1272, Safety Zone; Underwater Object, Massachusetts Bay, MA in effect since 11 p.m. January 8, 2009, until 11:59 p.m. January 14, 2009. This current rule is in effect 12 a.m. January 15, 2009, until 11:59 p.m. March 14, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) extends the duration of a temporary safety zone surrounding an underwater object approximately 17 miles northeast of Scituate, Massachusetts in Massachusetts Bay. This temporary final rule is to ensure that vessels are not endangered by dredging, diving, salvage, anchoring, fishing or other activities in this area. This temporary final rule is to protect the environment, the commercial fishing industry, and the general public from potential hazards associated with the underwater object.

SAFETY ZONE: This safety zone encompasses all navigable waters, from surface to bottom, of Massachusetts Bay within a 500 yard radius of the underwater object, in approximate position 42°24'27" N, 70°24'14" W.

Salvage and marine firefighting requirements, vessel response plans for oil, correction: Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response Plans for Oil, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7648, 33 CFR Part 155, Docket No. USCG-1998-3417, RIN 1625-AA19 (Formerly RIN 2115-AF60), Correction.[TEXT] [PDF]

CORRECTION: Rule document E8-30604, page 80618, published December 31, 2008, is corrected as follows:

On page 80651, Section 155.4030(b), in TABLE 155.4030(b)--SALVAGE AND MARINE FIREFIGHTING SERVICES AND RESPONSE TIMEFRAMES, in entry (2), in the fourth column, “*COM041* CONUS:” is changed to read “CONUS:”

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U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/Z8-30604.pdf

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/Z8-30604.htm



Employment authorization and verification of aliens enlisting in the armed forces: Employment Authorization and Verification of Aliens Enlisting in the Armed Forces, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page 7993, 8 CFR Part 274a, CIS No. 2463-08, Docket No. USCIS-2008-0072, RIN 1615-AB78, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 23, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amends its regulations for the employment authorization of aliens and the employment eligibility verification process. This final rule provides for employer-specific employment authorization for certain aliens lawfully enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces (Armed Forces), and those whose enlistment the DHS with jurisdiction over such Armed Forces has determined would be vital to the national interest. This final rule also adds the military identification card to the list of documents acceptable for establishing employment eligibility and identity for the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9), but only for use by the Armed Forces to verify employment eligibility of aliens lawfully enlisted in the Armed Forces. This final rule is to conform the DHS regulations to existing statutory authorities regarding the enlistment of aliens by the Armed Forces.--------------------------------

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

Technical amendment to list of user fee airports, addition of St. Augustine Airport, St. Augustine, Florida: Technical Amendment to List of User Fee Airports: Addition of St. Augustine Airport, St. Augustine, FL, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7646, 19 CFR Part 122, CBP Dec. 09-04, Final rule, technical amendment.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule, technical amendment, is effective February 19, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) Regulations are amended by revising the list of user fee airports to reflect the recent user fee airport designation for St. Augustine Airport in St. Augustine, Fla. User fee airports are those airports which, while not qualifying for designation as international or landing rights airports, have been approved by the Commissioner of the USCBP to receive, for a fee, the services of the USCBP officers for the processing of aircraft entering the United States, and the passengers and cargo of those aircraft.

AMENDMENT: 19 CFR, Part 122, is amended as follows:

Section 122.15(b) is amended by adding, in alphabetical order, in the “Location” column “St. Augustine, Florida” and by adding on the same line, in the “Name” column “St. Augustine Airport.”

PROPOSED REGULATIONS

COAST GUARD (USCG)

Anchorage regulations, Port of New York, withdrawal: Anchorage Regulations; Port of New York, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31,





Proposed Rules, Page 7575, 33 CFR Part 110, Docket No. USCG-2008-0027, RIN 1625-AA01, Proposed rule, withdrawal.[TEXT] [PDF](The proposed rule published at 73 FR 27775, May 14, 2008, is withdrawn, effective February 18, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard withdraws its proposed rule concerning the revision of boundaries of three anchorage grounds next to Ellis and Liberty Islands in Upper New York Bay. The proposed rule is withdrawn due to the decision not to expand two security zones around Ellis and Liberty Islands.

Drawbridge operation regulations, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Scotts Hill, North Carolina: Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Scotts Hill, NC, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7844, 33 CFR Part 117, USCG-2009-0051, RIN 1625-AA09, Notice of proposed rulemaking.[TEXT] [PDF](Any comments and related material must be submitted on or before April 6, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) proposes to change the drawbridge operation regulations of the Figure Eight Swing Bridge, at Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC. This proposal would allow for the drawbridge to open on signal every hour on the half hour for the passage of pleasure vessels. At all times, the draw continues to open on signal for commercial vessels. This proposed change is to result in more efficient use of the bridge.

Safety zone, Ironman 70.3 California, Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside, California: Safety Zone; Ironman 70.3 California; Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside, CA, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Proposed Rules, Page 8049, 33 CFR Part 165, Docket No. USCG-2008-1219, RIN 1625-AA00, Notice of proposed rulemaking.[TEXT] [PDF](Any comments and related material must be submitted online via http://www.regulations.gov on or before March 25, 2009 or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) proposes a temporary safety zone within the navigable waters of Oceanside Harbor for the Ironman 70.3 California. This temporary safety zone is to provide safety for the swimmers, crew, spectators, vessels and other users of the waterway. People and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this temporary safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

SAFETY ZONE: This temporary safety zone encompasses the waters of Oceanside Harbor from point to point along the following coordinates: 33°12.54' N, 117°24.12' W; 33°12.52' N, 117°23.75' W; 33°12.49' N, 117°23.66' W; 33°12.37' N, 117°23.54' W; 33°12.32' N, 117°23.55' W; 33°12.43' N, 117°23.69' W; 33°12.46' N, 117°23.79' W; 33°12.41' N, 117°23.96' W; 33°12.44' N, 117°23.98' W; 33°12.45' N, 117°24.12' W; 33°12.54' N, 117°24.12' W.

Passenger weight and inspected vessel stability requirements: Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements, Federal Register, February 18,







2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Proposed Rules, 576, 46 CFR Parts 71, 114, 115, 122, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175, 176, 178, 179, and 185, Docket No. USCG-2007-0030, RIN 1625-AB20, Proposed rule, reopening of comment period.[TEXT] [PDF](The comment period for the proposed rule published at 73 FR 49244, August 20, 2008, and reopened at 73 FR 74426, December 8, 2008, is again reopened. Any comments and related material must be received on or before March 20, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reopens the period for public comment on its notice of proposed rulemaking regarding regulations for the stability of passenger vessels and the maximum number of passengers that safely may be permitted on board a vessel. The comment period closes March 20, 2009.------------------------------------------------

JUSTICE (DOJ)

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) Schedules of Controlled Substances, Placement of Tapentadol into Schedule II: Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Tapentadol Into Schedule II, Federal Register, February 17, 2009, Volume 74, Number 30, Proposed Rules, Page 7386, 21 CFR Part 1308, Docket No. DEA-319P, Notice of proposed rulemaking.[TEXT] [PDF](Any written comments must be postmarked on or before March 19, 2009, and any electronic comments must be sent on or before midnight Eastern time March 19, 2009.)

SUMMARY: This proposed rule is issued by the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to place the substance tapentadol, including its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers whenever their existence is possible, into Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This proposed action is based on a recommendation from the Assistant Secretary for Health of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and on an evaluation of the relevant data by the DEA. If finalized, this action would impose the regulatory controls and criminal sanctions of Schedule II on those who handle tapentadol and products containing tapentadol. Schedule II generally allows for a controlled use of prescriptions, with distribution being carefully monitored by the DEA.

TAPENTADOL: Tapentadol is a new molecular entity with centrally-acting pain-killing (analgesic) properties. Tapentadol shares substantial pharmacological effects and abuse potential with other schedule II opioid analgesics, e.g., morphine, (OxyContin and Percodan are examples of brand names) and hydromorphone (Dilaudid is an example of a brand name).

LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY: Because tapentadol is a new substance there has been little or no indication of its manufacture, distribution or sale outside of its licensed pharmaceutical manufacture. However, because it has the same potential for addiction as morphine and oxycodone the DEA believes that it is only a matter of time before the drug enters the criminal trade.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------





MONEY, TRANSPORTATION(Feb. 18-24)Federal Deposit Insurance (FDIC) – No newly published regulations this weekFederal Reserve (FRS) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) – No newly published regulations this weekTransportation (DOT) – Includes proposed regulationsTreasury (USDT) – Includes proposed regulations

FEDERAL RESERVE (FRS)


Collection of checks and funds availability: Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7785, 12 CFR Part 229, Regulation CC, Docket No. R-1352, Final rule, technical amendment.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule, technical amendment, is effective April 18, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) amends the routing number guide to next-day availability checks and local checks in Regulation CC to delete the reference to the Baltimore branch office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and to reassign the Federal Reserve routing symbols currently listed under that office to the head office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. These amendments reflect the restructuring of check-processing operations within the Federal Reserve System.---------------------------------------------

TRANSPORTATION (DOT)


FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

Airworthiness directives, Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300–600 series airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7804, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0657, Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-296-AD, Amendment 39-15787, AD 2009-01-08, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 27, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. This AD requires actions intended to detect and correct cracks in the pylon thrust and sideload fitting of the wing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.







SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supersedes an existing AD which applies to certain Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracks in the pylon thrust and sideload fitting of the wing, and replacement of any cracked pylon thrust and sideload fitting with a new fitting. This new AD reduces the threshold and repetitive intervals for the detailed inspection for certain airplanes and reduces the applicability of the existing AD.

THIS REGULATION IS NOT FURTHER ANALYZED HERE. IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE THE FULL TEXT OF THE REGULATION IN THE LINKED DOCUMENT.

Airworthiness directives, Airbus Model A300–600 airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7792, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0613, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-066-AD, Amendment 39-15794, AD 2009-02-04, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 27, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) requires actions intended to correct the unsafe condition described in the summary, below.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Airbus Model A300-600 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

One operator experienced failures of four Fuel Level Sensor-Amplifier (FLSA) and Multi Tank Indicators (MTI) units. FLSA and MTI failures have been identified as having been caused by incorrect connector sleeves material fitted to the MTI units.

Degradation of the electrical insulation sleeves of the Low-level indication lamps on the MTI on the flight deck can cause a short circuit that might result in high voltage being conveyed to the high and low level sensors in the outer tanks. This might cause the level sensor to heat above acceptable limits.

* * * * *This action is to prevent overheating of the fuel level sensors, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.


Airworthiness directives, airplanes, Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series airplanes, and Airbus Model A340–200 series, etc.: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74,



Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7549, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0122, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-223-AD, Amendment 39-15813, AD 2009-04-07, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 5, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications, listed in the AD as of March 5, 2009. The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by March 20, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

An A330 aircraft experienced a sudden [uncommanded] nose down order [event] while in cruise. This order was preceded by an automatic autopilot disconnection and triggering of the “NAV IR1 FAULT” Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) Caution.

Investigations highlighted that at time of the event the Air Data Reference 1 (ADR) part of ADIRU1 [Air Data Inertial Reference Unit] was providing erroneous and temporary wrong parameters in a random manner. This abnormal behaviour of the ADR1 led to several consequences such as unjustified stall and over speed warnings, loss of attitude information on Captain Primary Flight Display (PFD) and several ECAM warnings. Among the abnormal parameters, the provided Angle of Attack (AoA) value was such that the flight control computers commanded a sudden nose down aircraft movement, which constitutes an unsafe condition. * * ** * * * *

These anomalies could result in high pilot workload, deviation from the intended flight path, and possible loss of control of the airplane.


Airworthiness directives, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7797, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0644, Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-321-AD, Amendment 39-15659, AD 2008-18-02, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 27, 2009. On August 13, 2004 (69 FR 41413, July 9, 2004), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004.)





PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from additional reports of the nose landing gear (NLG) failing to extend fully on a BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplane that had been inspected in accordance with AD 2004-14-07. This AD requires actions intended to prevent failure of the NLG to extend fully, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane during landing.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supersedes an existing AD which applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive tests for free movement of the capsule/bearing of the NLG, and related investigative and corrective actions. This new AD requires a modified test for free movement of the capsule/bearing of the NLG at reduced repeat intervals, and replacement of the NLG assembly with a modified assembly.


Airworthiness directives, Boeing Model 737 600, 700, 700C, 800, and –900 series airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8155, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-1199, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-207-AD, Amendment 39-15781, AD 2008-24-51, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 2, 2009 to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by emergency AD 2008-24-51, issued November 18, 2008, which contained the requirements of this amendment. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 2, 2009. The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by April 27, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) is prompted by a report of a failure of the left-hand fuel pump of the center wing tank to shut off after being selected “OFF” by the flightcrew during flight on a Boeing Model 737-700 series airplane. After that report, the failure was found on two additional airplanes. This AD requires actions intended to prevent extended dry-running of the fuel pump, which could lead to localized overheating of parts inside the fuel pump, and which could produce an ignition source inside the fuel tank.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting AD 2008-24-51 sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes by individual notices. This AD requires accomplishing a wiring test of the autoshutoff system to verify continuity and a visual verification that the wiring is correctly installed; doing corrective actions, if necessary; and doing a functional test of the autoshutoff system, and applicable maintenance actions.




Airworthiness directives, Bombardier Model CL 600 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7789, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0130, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-225-AD, Amendment 39-15817, AD 2009-04-11, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 9, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 9, 2009. The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by March 23, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

The heating capability of several Angle Of Attack (AOA) transducer heating elements removed from in-service aircraft have been found to be below the minimum requirement. Also, it was discovered that a large number of AOA transducers repaired in an approved maintenance facility were not calibrated accurately.

Inaccurate calibration of the AOA transducer and/or degraded AOA transducer heating elements can result in early or late activation of the stall warning, stick shaker and stick pusher by the Stall Protection Computer (SPC).* * * * *

The unsafe condition is reduced controllability of the airplane.


Airworthiness directives, BURKHART GROB LUFT – UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG G103 series gliders: Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB LUFT--UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG G103 Series Gliders, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8148, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-1078 Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-051-AD, Amendment 39-15814, AD 2009-04-08, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 31, 2009. On March 31, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for BURKHART GROB LUFT--UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG G103 series gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation





authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt received a report from the Grob Company that a bolt in the airbrake control was found failed during a pre-flight inspection on a G 103C TWIN III ACRO. During an extensive investigation (metallurgical investigation) a double sided fatigue crack was found as root cause. As the bolt is insignificantly stressed by cyclic bending the crack was probably caused by mean stress supported by a bolt torque exceeding the limit.

The actions specified by this airworthiness directive are intended to prevent further bolt cracking which can result in airbrake as well as elevator failure (elevator control is on the same pedestal) and reduced controllability of the power glider.


Airworthiness directives, Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and 182R airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and 182R Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7808, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-1205, Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-062-AD, Amendment 39-15811, AD 2009-04-05, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2009. On March 27, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from a report of two instances of induction hose disconnection occurring while in service, resulting in a loss of turbo boost and a significant loss of engine power in for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 182Q and 182R airplanes equipped with Societé de Motorisations Aéronautiques (SMA) Aircraft Diesel Engine (ADE) Model SR305-230-1 or Model SR305-230 converted to Model SR305-230-1 installed under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA03302AT. This AD requires actions intended to detect and correct improper intercooler outlet and intercooler inlet hose assembly installations, which could result in loss of turbo boost and a significant loss of engine power. This failure could lead to an inability to maintain constant altitude in flight.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 182Q and 182R airplanes equipped with Societé de Motorisations Aéronautiques (SMA) Aircraft Diesel Engine (ADE) Model SR305-230-1 or Model SR305-230 converted to Model SR305-230-1 installed under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA03302AT. This AD requires you to remove the intercooler and the intercooler inlet and outlet hoses, install a reworked intercooler and new intercooler inlet and outlet hoses, inspect hoses and clamp torques, repetitively inspect installation of the intercooler outlet and inlet hose assemblies for any displacement or damage of clamps or hoses, and, if necessary, replace any damaged clamps or hoses.




Airworthiness directives, Cessna Aircraft Co. Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B Airplanes, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7552, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0118, Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-073-AD, Amendment 39-15810, AD 2009-04-04, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 2, 2009. On March 2, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by April 20, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This Federal Aviation Administration results from several reports of fatigue cracking on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B airplanes in the auxiliary wing spar. This AD requires actions intended to detect and correct such cracks, which, if not corrected, could result in failure of the wing auxiliary spar web and cause landing gear collapse during normal landing. This could lead to loss of control and passenger injury.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the auxiliary wing spar near the location where the main landing gear trunnion is mounted for cracks; immediate replacement if cracks of 0.5 inch or more are found; repetitive inspections with replacement at a later time as long as cracks of less than 0.5 inch are found; and a report to the FAA and Cessna if any cracks are found.


Airworthiness directives, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C–212–DF airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C-212-DF Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7786, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-1360, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-075-AD, Amendment 39-15791, AD 2009-02-01, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 9, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 9, 2009. The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by March 23, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from reports of cracks found in outer to center wing attachment fittings in certain CASA Model C-212-DF airplanes. This AD requires actions intended to detect and correct cracks on the upper and lower fittings in both outer and center wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.





SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for certain CASA Model C-212-DF airplanes. This AD requires a one-time conductivity inspection to determine the material used in manufacturing outer to center wing attachment fittings; and one-time inspections to detect cracks on affected fittings, and corrective action if necessary.


Airworthiness directives, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB 145, et al. airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7801, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0271, Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-267-AD, Amendment 39-15784, AD 2009-01-05, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 27, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Embraer has issued the Service Bulletin (SB) No. 145-00-0032 to provide instructions to modify the EMB-145 ( ) aircraft and allow operation with an increased Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW). Reassessment of the Damage Tolerance Analysis during development of the SB resulted in changes to the Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) for those modified aircraft to include new tasks and to revise some existing ones and its respective intervals.

Failure to inspect some structural components, according to the new tasks and intervals for those modified aircraft, could prevent a timely detection of fatigue cracking. Undetected fatigue cracking in these components could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes.* * * * *


Airworthiness directives, General Electric Company CF6–80A, CF6–80C2, and CF6–80E1 series turbofan engines: Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page



7995, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0952, Directorate Identifier 98-ANE-49-AD, Amendment 39-15816, AD 2009-04-10, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive is effective March 30, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from the need to require enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts of General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines. This AD requires actions intended to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supersedes an existing AD for General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines. That AD required revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to include required inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part exposure. This AD requires revisions to the CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 series engines ALS sections of the manufacturer's manuals and an air carrier's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program to incorporate additional inspection requirements, and to update certain Engine Manual Inspection Task and Sub Task Number references.


Airworthiness directives, General Electric Co. CF6–80C2 and CF6–80E1 series turbofan engines: Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8161, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2007-28413, Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-25-AD, Amendment 39-15826, AD 2009-05-02, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive is effective March 31, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from reports of fuel leaks during engine operation in General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines with fuel manifolds part numbers (P/Ns) 1303M31G12 and 1303M32G12, installed in drainless fuel manifold assemblies (introduced by GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE) Service Bulletins (SB) CF6-80C2 S/B 73-0253 and CF6-80E1 S/B 73-0026). This AD requires actions intended to prevent fuel leaks that could result in an under-cowl fire and damage to the airplane.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines with fuel manifolds part numbers (P/Ns) 1303M31G12 and 1303M32G12, installed in drainless fuel manifold assemblies (introduced by GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE) Service Bulletins (SB) CF6-80C2 S/B 73-0253 and CF6-80E1 S/B 73-0026). This AD requires removing the loop clamps that hold the fuel manifold to the compressor rear frame (CRF) damper brackets, inspecting the fuel manifold for wear at each clamp location, and replacing the clamps with new, zero-time parts. This AD also requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and air carrier's Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Programs (CAMP) to require repetitive fuel manifold inspection and loop clamp replacement.






Airworthiness directives, Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. Model GA8 airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. Model GA8 Airplanes, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8159, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0155, Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-007-AD, Amendment 39-15825, AD 2009-05-01, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 2, 2009. On March 2, 2009, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by March 26, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. Model GA8 airplanes that will supersede an existing AD. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Inspection of a high time aircraft has revealed cracks in the Horizontal Stabiliser rear spar splice plate and inboard main ribs around the area of the Horizontal Stabiliser rear pivot attachment. Additionally, failure of some attach bolts in service may be due to improper assembly.

This amendment is issued because the requirement document now contains an inspection for cracking in horizontal stabilisers which have load transferring fittings installed.


Airworthiness directives, Learjet Model 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7554, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0054, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-222-AD, Amendment 39-15802, AD 2009-03-01, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 5, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 5, 2009.The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by April 20, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from a report of a cabin fire in the left-hand upper cabin fuselage above the aft cabin window at frame 23 in certain





Learjet Model 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes. This AD requires actions intended to detect and correct improper installation of the lavatory light assembly, which could result in contact between the electrical terminals of the light assembly and an adjacent oxygen supply line, and consequent short circuit or fire hazard.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for certain Learjet Model 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the installation of the forward light assembly in the aft lavatory to determine the location of the terminal connector; inspecting for damage of the light assembly terminals, wires, and oxygen lines; inspecting to determine if the cable nipple is installed over the light assembly terminal; and doing corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires installing a clamp to the forward side of the frame to maintain a positive distance between the light assembly and oxygen line.


Airworthiness directives, McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, et al.: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8152, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0735, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-085-AD, Amendment 39-15803, AD 2009-03-02, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 31, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 31, 2009. On April 15, 2004 (69 FR 11504, March 11, 2004), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain service information as listed in the AD.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from reports of failure of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump in certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. This AD requires actions intended to prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supersedes an existing AD, which applies to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. That AD currently requires modification of the installation wiring for the electric motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear; repetitive inspections of the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated airplane wiring resistance/voltage; and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD also requires, for certain airplanes, modifying and rerouting, as applicable, certain components of the wiring of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump in the right wheel well.




Airworthiness directives, McDonnell Douglas Model DC–9–14, DC–9–15, and DC 9–15F airplanes, and Model DC–9–20, DC–9–30, DC–9–40, and DC–9–50 series airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8150, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0736, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-102-AD, Amendment 39-15804, AD 2009-03-03, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 31, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 31, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer for McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes, and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes. This AD requires actions intended to prevent the center tank fuel boost pump from operating in a fuel vapor zone and becoming a potential ignition source in the right main tank, potentially resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes, and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes. This AD requires installing a dam assembly for the container of the fuel boost pump of the center tank in the right main tank, and doing the related investigative actions, and corrective actions if necessary.


Airworthiness directives, PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC–12/47E airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7810, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0146, Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-009-AD, Amendment 39-15820, AD 2009-04-14, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 20, 2009. The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this AD by March 23, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Field reports have indicated that during take-off with light turbulences or after rapid roll/heading attitude changes soon after take-off, it is possible that both PFDs (Primary Flight Display) indicate a roll attitude offset of up to 10 degrees





in the same direction. This condition has been reported to correct itself after several minutes of un-accelerated flight with levelled wings and no sideslip.

This situation, if not corrected, could result in an undesired bank angle which constitutes an unsafe condition.


Airworthiness directives, turboshaft engines, Pratt and Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, etc.: Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and PW207E Turboshaft Engines, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7794, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2007-0219, Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-46-AD, Amendment 39-15806, AD 2009-03-05, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 27, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) requires actions intended to prevent damage to the CT disc bore area, which could result in possible uncontained failure of the engine and damage to the helicopter, described in the summary, below.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and PW207E turboshaft engines. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

PW206 and PW207 compressor turbine (CT) disc bore areas may experience impact damage resulting from bending or fracture of the CT disc retaining nut. Damage of the CT disc bore area can reduce LCF capabilities of the CT disc, resulting in disc fracture.


Airworthiness directives, turbofan engines, Rolls Royce Deutschland Ltd. and Co. KG, BR700–715A1–30, et al.: Airworthiness Directives; Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 Turbofan Engines, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7643, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2007-0169, Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-45-AD, Amendment 39-15819, AD 2009-04-13, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive is effective March 26, 2009.)





PURPOSE: This airworthiness directive (AD) requires actions intended to prevent uncontained failure of the LP compressor (fan) disc assembly and damage to the airplane, described in the summary, below.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

The application of most recent 3D FEM modeling has resulted in the need to reconsider the disc lives as currently shown in the Time Limits Manual. The current Post Certification Life Statement for the low pressure (LP) compressor (fan) disc assembly revises the Declared Safe Cyclic Life (DSCL) from 33,000 flight cycles to 25,000 flight cycles for both the BR715 LP (fan) disc assembly Part No. (P/N) BRH10048 and BR715 LP compressor (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH19253, when installed in the BR700-715A1-30 engine model and operated against the Hawaiian Flight Mission.


Airworthiness directives, turboshaft engines, Turbomeca S.A. Models Arriel 1E2, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines: Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Models Arriel 1E2, 1S, and 1S1 Turboshaft Engines, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7796, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0681, Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-13-AD, Amendment 39-15805, AD 2009-03-04, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 27, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts a new AD for Turbomeca S.A. Models Arriel 1E2, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Turbomeca S.A. has informed EASA of a case of a “red disk” plug that has been actually installed on an engine which has been subsequently released for service operation. This engine experienced an in-service high pressure leak event (at the fuel pump outlet) due to cracking of this “red disk” plug. This leak could lead to in-flight flame-out and/or possibly a fire.




Airworthiness directives, Viking Air Limited Model DHC–6–1, DHC–6–100, DHC–6–200, and DHC–6–300 airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Model DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 Airplanes, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7641, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-1267, Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-069-AD, Amendment 39-15815, AD 2009-04-09, RIN 2120-AA64, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 26, 2009. As of August 5, 2008 (73 FR 37353, July 1, 2008), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter Service Bulletins No. V6/540, dated October 1, 2007; No. V6/541, dated October 1, 2007; and No. V6/542, dated October 1, 2007; and R.W. Martin, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 00160/2, Revision A, dated November 15, 2007, listed in this AD.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supersedes an existing AD for Viking Air Limited Model DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

There have been reports of inter-rivet cracking on several wing front spar adapter assemblies (P/N C6WM1027-1) on the horizontal and vertical flanges. It was determined that the cracking was caused by stress corrosion in the short transverse grain initiated by local riveting induced stresses.


Class D airspace, establishment, Branson, MO: Establishment of Class D Airspace; Branson, MO, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7645, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1102, Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-8, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes Class D airspace at Branson Airport, Branson, MO. The establishment of an air traffic control tower makes this action necessary for the safety of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.






Class D and E airspace, revision, King Salmon, AK: Revision of Class D and E Airspace; King Salmon, AK, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8172, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1162, Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-33, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revises Class D and E airspace at King Salmon, AK, to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). Nine SIAPs, and a textual Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) are amended for the King Salmon Airport. This action revises Class D and E airspace upward from the surface, and from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at King Salmon Airport, King Salmon, AK.

Class E airspace, amendment, Atlantic, IA: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Atlantic, IA, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7557, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1105, Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-10, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class E airspace at Atlantic, IA. Additional controlled airspace is to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Atlantic Municipal Airport, Atlantic, IA. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Atlantic Municipal Airport.


Class E airspace, amendment, Columbus, OH: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Columbus, OH, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8166, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1185, Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-11, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class E airspace at Columbus, OH. Additional controlled airspace is to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus, OH. This action also makes a minor change to the







geographical coordinates of Bolton Field Airport, Columbus, OH. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Rickenbacker International Airport.


Class E Airspace, amendment, Corpus Christi, TX: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Corpus Christi, TX, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7557, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-0987, Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-19, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Corpus Christi, TX. Controlled airspace is to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Mustang Beach Airport, Port Aransas, TX; and T.P. McCampbell Airport, Ingleside, TX. Also, Class E airspace around Aransas County Airport, Rockport, TX, and San Jose Island Airport, Rockport, TX, is incorporated into the Corpus Christi, TX, area Class E airspace. The Rockport, TX, designation is removed under a separate rulemaking. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations in and around the CorpusChristi, TX, airspace area.


Class E airspace, amendment, Medford, WI: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Medford, WI, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8167, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1211, Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-13, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class E airspace at Medford, WI. Additional controlled airspace is to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Taylor County Airport, Medford, WI. This action also makes a minor change to the geographical coordinates of Taylor County Airport. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Taylor County Airport.






Class E airspace, amendment, Milwaukee, WI: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Milwaukee, WI, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8169, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1291, Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-20, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class E airspace at Milwaukee, WI. Additional controlled airspace is to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Waukesha County Airport, Waukesha, WI. Also, this rule changes an airport name from John H. Batten Field to John H. Batten Airport, Racine, WI. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Waukesha County Airport.


Class E airspace, amendment, Sioux City, IA: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Sioux City, IA, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8168, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1104, Airspace Docket No. 08-ACE-2, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class E airspace at Sioux City, IA. Additional controlled airspace is to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, Sioux City, IA. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field.


Class E airspace, amendment, Tulsa, OK: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Tulsa, OK, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7558, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1231, Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-25, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)







SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class E airspace at Tulsa, OK. Additional controlled airspace is to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at William R. Pogue Municipal Airport, Sand Springs, OK. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at William R. Pogue Municipal Airport.


Class E airspace, establishment, Tower, MN: Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tower, MN, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8170, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1186, Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-12, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes Class E airspace at Tower, MN. Controlled airspace is to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Tower Municipal Airport, Tower, MN. This rule also updates the geographic coordinates for the airport. The FAA takes this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Tower Municipal Airport.


Class E Airspace, establishment, Umiat, AK: Establishment of Class E Airspace; Umiat, AK, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8171, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-0455, Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-14, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes Class E airspace at Umiat, AK to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). Two SIAPs are created for the Umiat Airport along with a textual Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP). This action establishes Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Umiat Airport, Umiat, AK.






Class E airspace, revocation, Altus AFB, OK: Revocation of Class E Airspace; Altus AFB, OK, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7646, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2009-0001, Airspace Docket No. 09-ASW-2, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), February 19, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) removes the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D surface area at Altus AFB, OK. This airspace has been incorporated into the Altus AFB Class D airspace area under separate rulemaking actions.


Class E airspace, revision, Galena, AK: Revision of Class E Airspace; Galena, AK, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7559, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-0957, Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-27, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revises Class E airspace at Galena, AK to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). Two SIAPs are amended for the Edward G. Pitka Airport at Galena, AK. This action revises existing Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Edward G. Pitka Airport, Galena, AK.


Class E airspace, revocation, Rockport, TX: Revocation of Class E Airspace; Rockport, TX, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7560, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-0988, Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-20, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action







under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) removes Class E airspace at Rockport, TX. This airspace has been incorporated into the Corpus Christi, TX, Class E airspace area under a separate rulemaking action to ensure the safety of aircraft and efficient use of airspace.


Establishment of Colored Federal Airways, Alaska: Establishment of Colored Federal Airways; Alaska, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Rules and Regulations, Page 7561, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-0661, Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-19, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), May 7, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes Colored Federal Airway Blue 7 (B-7), in Alaska. This action adds to the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) airway and route structure in Alaska by providing IFR connectivity between Cape Newenham, AK, and Bethel, AK. The FAA takes this action to enhance safety and improve the management of air traffic operations in the state of Alaska.


IFR Altitudes, miscellaneous amendments: IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8173, 14 CFR Part 95, Docket No. 30653, Amendment No. 479, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective 0901 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), March 12, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required instrument flight rules (IFR) altitudes and changeover points for certain federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is due to changes occurring in the National Airspace System, which are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.






Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, miscellaneous amendments: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page 7999, 14 CFR Part 97, Docket No. 30648, Amendment No. 3305, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 23, 2009. The compliance date for each Standard Instrument Approach Procedure, associated Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedure is specified in the amendments. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 23, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are due to the adoption of new or revised criteria, or due to changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.


Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, miscellaneous amendments: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page 8000, 14 CFR Part 97, Docket No. 30647 Amendment No 3304, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 23, 2009. The compliance date for each Standard Instrument Approach Procedure, associated Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedure is specified in the amendments. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 23, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are due to the adoption of new or revised criteria, or due to changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.






Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, miscellaneous amendments: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8177, 14 CFR Part 97, Docket No. 30650, Amendment No. 3307, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 24, 2009. The compliance date for each Standard Instrument Approach Procedure, associated Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedure is specified in the amendments. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 24, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are due to the adoption of new or revised criteria, or due to changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.


Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, miscellaneous amendments: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8180, 14 CFR Part 97, Docket No. 30649, Amendment No. 3306, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 24, 2009. The compliance date for each Standard Instrument Approach Procedure, associated Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedure is specified in the amendments. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 24, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are due to the adoption of new or revised criteria, or due to changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.







FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

Airworthiness directives, Airbus Model A330–200 and –300, and A340–200 and –300, series airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -300, Series Airplanes, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Proposed Rules, Page 8036, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0137, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-201-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 25, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require actions intended to correct the unsafe condition described in the summary, below.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -300, Series airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Several reports have been received from A330 and A340 operators concerning chafing of the electrical harness behind the lavatory, at L (level) 53, resulting in a number of short-circuits. This harness contains cables for lighting, plugs, loudspeakers and oxygen controls and indications.

This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the short circuit of wires dedicated to oxygen, which, in case of emergency, could result in a large number of passenger oxygen masks (up to 32% of all seats) not being supplied with oxygen, possibly causing personal injuries.* * * * *

THIS PROPOSED REGULATION IS NOT FURTHER ANALYZED HERE. IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE THE FULL TEXT IN THE LINKED DOCUMENT.

Airworthiness directives, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146 RJ airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Proposed Rules, Page 7565, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0133, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-107-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 20, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) results from a report indicating that corrosion has been detected in the outer frame flanges and door hinge bosses during scheduled maintenance in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes. This proposed AD would require actions intended to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.





SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing AD that applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections for corrosion of frames 15, 18, 41, and 43 and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. The existing AD also provides an optional action that would extend the repetitive inspection interval. This proposed AD would add a high frequency eddy current inspection for corrosion of the outer frame flanges and door hinge bosses of frames 15, 18, 41, and 43.


Airworthiness directives, Boeing Model 747 airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7834, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-0612, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-059-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), reopening of comment period.[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking by March 17, 2009.)

PURPOSE: The original notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) resulted from a report of a crack found in the right-side Stringer 11 longeron horizontal flange, next to the horizontal stabilizer pivot bulkhead, during a routine maintenance inspection. This action revises the original NPRM by reducing the compliance times for certain airplanes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes this supplemental NPRM to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the longeron, which can propagate and cause damage to the adjacent horizontal stabilizer pivot bulkhead in Boeing Model 747 airplanes. This damage could result in loss of structural integrity and consequent inability of the bulkhead to carry flight loads, which could adversely affect controllability of the airplane.

SUMMARY: The FAA revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 747 airplanes. The original NPRM would have required inspecting for cracks in the left- and right-side Stringer 11 longeron next to the horizontal stabilizer pivot bulkhead, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.


Airworthiness directives, Boeing Model 747 airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Proposed Rules, Page 8034, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0136, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-171-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by April 9, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) results from reports of cracking in fuselage frames made of 2024 aluminum alloy that were installed in certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes during previous modification of the frames in Section 41 and





during production. This proposed AD would require actions intended to detect and correct frame cracks, which could result in cracking of the adjacent fuselage skin and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the fuselage frames in Section 41, and corrective actions if necessary.


Airworthiness directives, Boeing Model 747–400 and 747–400D series airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 and 747-400D Series Airplanes, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Proposed Rules, Page 7573, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0135, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-170-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by April 6, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) results from reports of cracks found in the Section 41 upper deck floor beam upper chords in certain Boeing Model 747-400 and 747-400D series airplanes. This proposed AD would require actions intended to detect and correct cracks in these chords, which could become large and cause the floor beams to become severed and result in rapid decompression or reduced controllability of the airplane.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for certain Boeing Model 747-400 and 747-400D series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the floor panel attachment fastener holes of the Section 41 upper deck floor beam upper chords, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.


Airworthiness directives, Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Airplanes, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Proposed Rules, Page 8045, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0138, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-216-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 25, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness





information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

During scheduled maintenance inspection, a bolt which connects the PCU (power control unit) to the elevator surface was found fractured in the assembly. Further inspection of the assembly revealed that the bearing on the PCU rod end had seized, which resulted in damage to the attachment fitting bushing and fracture of the bolt. Inspection of other in-service airplanes revealed two more seized PCU attachment joints. However, except seizure, no fractured bolt was found on these airplanes. Failure of the bolts in both PCUs on one side could result in disconnection of the elevator control surface which would lead to flutter and loss of the aircraft.


Airworthiness directives, Bombardier Model CL 600 1A11 (CL 600), CL 600 2A12 (CL 601), CL–600 2B16 (CL 601 3A, CL 601 3R, and CL 604) airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Proposed Rules, Page 8039, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0044, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-132-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 25, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

There have been several Stick Pusher Capstan Shaft failures causing the dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function. * * *

Dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.


Airworthiness directives, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C 212 CB, C 212 CC, C 212 CD, C 212 CE, C 212 CF, and C 212 DE airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, and C-212-DE Airplanes, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Proposed Rules, Page 8043, 14 CFR Part



39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0005, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-164-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 25, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, and C-212-DE airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Incidents have been reported on Britten-Norman BN-2 aircraft, where cracks were found in the inner shell of the pitot/static pressure heads. The investigation concluded that these pitot tubes, supplied by Thales Optronics, could be operated outside their voltage specification. On December 15th, 2005, CAA [Civil Aviation Authority] United Kingdom issued AD G-2005-0034 (EASA approval number 2005-6447), later superseded by EASA AD 2006-0143, to require inspections and leak tests on Britten-Norman aircraft. Subsequently, it has been discovered that the same tubes are supplied to EADS-CASA for installation on C-212 aircraft, one for the pilot side and one for the co-pilot side. So far, EADS-CASA has not received any report of cracked pitot tubes from C-212 operators.

This condition, if not corrected, could result in incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, e.g., altimeters, vertical speed indicators (rate of climb) and airspeed indicators, potentially leading to navigational errors.

The unsafe condition could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane.


Airworthiness directives, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) airplanes, Model EMB–135BJ, –135ER, et al.: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.(EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Proposed Rules, Page 7570, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0132, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-081-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 20, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.(EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE,





-135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

During aircraft full scale fatigue test, it has been found the occurrence of cracks in the cockpit windshield post lower eyelet fitting at the attachment of the center post on the forward fuselage (SSI 53-10-19). Further analysis of this cracking resulted in modifications on the aircraft Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI), to include new inspection tasks and its respective intervals.Undetected fatigue cracking in this area could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes.


Airworthiness directives, General Electric Company (GE) CF6–80C2B5F turbofan engines: Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2B5F Turbofan Engines, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7831, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0121, Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-36-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by April 21, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) results from an internal GE audit that compared the life limited parts certification documentation to the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the instructions for continuing airworthiness (ICA) in GE CF6-80C2B5F turbofan engines. This proposed AD would require actions intended to prevent HPCR 11-14 spool/shaft fatigue cracks caused by exceeding the life limit, which could result in a possible uncontained failure of the HPCR spool/shaft and damage to the airplane.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for GE CF6-80C2B5F turbofan engines. This proposed AD would require removing certain part number (P/N) high-pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) 11-14 spool/shafts before they exceed a new, reduced life limit.


Airworthiness directives, Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers Model 247F propellers: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers Model 247F Propellers, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7833, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0113, Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-25-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by April 21, 2009.)





PURPOSE: This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) results from reports of Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers model 247F propeller assemblies with certain part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) blades with corrosion pits in the tulip area of the blades. This proposed AD would require actions intended to prevent cracks from developing in the tulip area of the blade, which could result in separation of the blade and possible loss of airplane control.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers model 247F propeller assemblies with certain part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) blades. This proposed AD would require removing affected propeller blades from service.


Airworthiness directives, Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Proposed Rules, Page 7568, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0134, Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-162-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 20, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Two cases of main hydraulic accumulator failure have been reported, one of which was caused by corrosion. Investigation has shown that a severe failure can occur to any of the four hydraulic accumulators which are installed in the hydraulic compartment. Either one of the two end parts on the accumulator may depart from the pressure vessel due to corrosion. This condition, if not corrected, is likely to degrade the functionality of the hydraulic system, possibly resulting in degradation or total loss of control of the landing gear, flap actuation and brakes. A severe failure during flight may even result in debris penetrating and exiting the fuselage outer skin. When such a failure occurs while the aircraft is on the ground, as in the two reported cases, this may cause severe damage to the fuselage and result in injuries to persons nearby.


Airworthiness directives, turbofan engines, Pratt and Whitney Canada Corp. (P and WC) Models PW305A and PW305B: Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &



Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) Models PW305A and PW305B Turbofan Engines, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7836, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2009-0046, Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-05-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 23, 2009.)

PURPOSE: This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require actions intended to detect and correct cracks in the HPC drum rotor assembly, which could lead to an uncontained failure of the drum rotor assembly and damage to the airplane, described in the summary, below.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) Models PW305A and PW305B turbofan engines. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

P&WC has determined that the Post-Service Bulletin (SB) PW300-72-24287 High Pressure Compressor (HPC) drum rotor assemblies P/N 30B2478 and 30B2542 on PW 305A and 305B engines with single stage coated labyrinth seals, are susceptible to developing significant cracks in the region of the labyrinth seal.


Airworthiness directives, turbofan engines, Rolls–Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 series: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Proposed Rules, Page 7563, 14 CFR Part 39, Docket No. FAA-2008-1165, Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-38-AD, RIN 2120-AA64, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](The Federal Aviation Administration must receive any comments on this proposed airworthiness directive by March 20, 2009.)


SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new AD for Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 Series turbofan engines. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

During manufacture of high-pressure (HP) compressor stage 1 discs, a small number of parts have been rejected due to a machining defect that was found during inspection. Analysis of the possibility of less severe examples having been undetected and passed into service has concluded that action is required to reduce the risk of failure. It is therefore necessary to reduce the life limit from that currently published for the applicable parts.





The HP compressor stage 1 disc is part of the HP compressor stage 1-4 shaft, part number (P/N) FK32580. The FAA proposes this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HP compressor stage 1 disc, resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown and possible damage to the airplane.


Class E airspace, amendment, Fulton, MO: Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fulton, MO, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Proposed Rules, Page 8218, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1230, Airspace Docket No. 08-ACE-1, Notice of proposed rulemaking.[TEXT] [PDF](Any comments must be received on or before April 10, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend Class E airspace at Fulton, MO. Additional controlled airspace is to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Elton Hensley Memorial Airport, Fulton, MO. This proposed rule, if adopted, also would adjust the geographic coordinates of Elton Hensley Memorial Airport.


Class E airspace, amendment, Coleman, TX: Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Coleman, TX, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Proposed Rules, Page 8219, 14 CFR Part 71, Docket No. FAA-2008-1139; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-23, Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).[TEXT] [PDF](Any comments must be received on or before April 10, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend Class E airspace at Coleman, TX. Controlled airspace is to accommodate Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Coleman Municipal Airport, Coleman, TX.

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TREASURY (USDT)


INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)

Automatic contribution arrangements: Automatic Contribution Arrangements, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8200, 26 CFR Parts 1 and 54, TD 9447, RIN 1545-BG80, Final regulations.[TEXT] [PDF](These final regulations are effective February 24, 2009. Except as provided in Sections 1.401(k)-3(j)(1)(i) and 1.401(m)-2(a)(6)(ii), the final regulations relating to








qualified automatic contribution arrangements (Sections 1.401(k)-2, 1.401(k)-3, 1.401(m)-2, and 1.401(m)-3) apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2008. The regulations relating to eligible automatic contribution arrangements (Sections 1.402(c)-2, 1.411(a)-4, 1.414(w)-1, and 54.4979-1) apply for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2010.)

SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues final regulations relating to automatic contribution arrangements. These regulations affect administrators of, employers maintaining, participants in, and beneficiaries of Section 401(k) plans and other eligible plans that include an automatic contribution arrangement.


Disclosure of return information to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, correction: Disclosure of Return Information to the Bureau of Economic Analysis; Correction, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7814, 26 CFR Part 301, TD 9439, RIN 1545-BC93, Correcting amendments.[TEXT] [PDF](These correcting amendments are effective February 20, 2009, and are applicable December 29, 2008.)

SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) corrects temporary regulations (TD 9439) published in the Federal Register December 29, 2008 (73 FR 79361) relating to disclosures of corporate tax return information to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.



INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) Further guidance on the application of Section 409A to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans, correction: Further Guidance on the Application of Section 409A to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans; Correction, Federal Register, February 18, 2009, Volume 74, Number 31, Proposed Rules, Page 7575, 26 CFR Part 1, REG-148326-05, RIN 1545-BF50, Correction to notice of proposed rulemaking.[TEXT] [PDF]

SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) corrects a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-148326-05) published in the Federal Register Monday, December 8, 2008 (73 FR 74380) providing guidance on the calculation of amounts includible in income under Section 409A(a) and the additional taxes imposed by such section with respect to service providers participating in certain nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The regulations would affect such service providers and the service recipients for whom the service providers provide services.






Withholding under Internal Revenue Code Section 3402(t) correction: Withholding Under Internal Revenue Code Section 3402(t), Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Proposed Rules, Page 8048, 26 CFR Part 31, REG-158747-06, RIN 1545-BG45, Correction.[TEXT] [PDF]

CORRECTION: In proposed rule document E8-28789 beginning on page 74082 in the December 5, 2008 Federal Register, the following corrections are made:

On page 74083, in the third column, in the last line of the first full paragraph, “Sec. 601.601(d)(2)(ii)(b)” should read “Sec. 601.601(d)(2)(ii)(b)”.

On page 74085, in the third column on the 17th line of the first full paragraph, “withholding” should read “withhold”.

On page 74090, in the third column, under the “List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 31”, on the fourth line, “Social Security” should read “Social security”.

Section 31.3402(t)-1 [Corrected]

On the same page, in the same column, “Sec. 31.3402(t)-1 Withholding requirements on certain payments made by government entities.” is corrected to read “Sec. 31.3402(t)- Withholding requirement on certain payments made by government entities.”

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COMMERCE(Feb. 19-25)Commerce (DOC) – Includes proposed regulationsCommunication (FCC) (Feb. 17-25) - Includes proposed regulationsConsumer Product Safety (CPSC) – No newly published regulations this weekFederal Trade Commission (FTC) – No newly published regulations this week Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC)Postal Service (USPS)Securities and Exchange (SEC) U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) – No newly published regulations this week

COMMERCE (DOC)


ECONOMIC ANALYSIS BUREAU (BEA)


http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/Z8-28789.pdf

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/Z8-28789.htm

Direct investment surveys, BE–15, Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: Direct Investment Surveys: BE-15, Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page 8002, 15 CFR Part 806, Docket No. 080219210-8245-01, RIN 0691-AA65, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective March 25, 2009.)

SUMMARY: This final rule amends Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) regulations to change the reporting requirements for the BE-15, Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States. The BE-15 survey is conducted annually and is a sample survey that obtains financial and operating data on U.S. affiliates of foreign companies. The BEA adds and deletes items on the survey forms and changes the reporting criteria. The changes to the BE-15 annual survey reduce detail and raise reporting thresholds, extend the coverage of the survey to include banks, bring the survey forms and instructions into conformity with the 2007 BE-12, Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, and implement changes related to new accounting standards.

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INDUSTRY AND SECURITY BUREAU (BIS)

Removal and modification of certain entries from the Entity List, person removed based on removal request and clarification of certain entries: Removal and Modification of Certain Entries From the Entity List: Person Removed Based on Removal Request and Clarification of Certain Entries, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8182, 15 CFR Part 744, Docket No. 0812241647-9151-01, RIN 0694-AE51, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 24, 2009. Although there is no formal comment period, any public comments on this regulation are welcome on a continuing basis.)

SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by removing an entity from the Entity List (Supplement No. 4 to Part 744) because the End-User Review Committee decided to approve the entity's request for removal: Britestone, 4/F, Chinabest International Centre, 8 Kwai On Rd, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) states that the ERC decision to remove Britestone took into account Britestone's cooperation with the U.S. Government, as well as its assurances of future compliance with the EAR. This final rule also makes a clarification for two people who were listed on the Entity List prior to the publication of this final rule to revise the addresses provided for these listed people. This final rule updates the address information for these two people by replacing incorrect information. The Entity List provides notice to the public that certain exports and reexports to parties identified on the Entity List require a license from the BIS and that availability of License Exceptions in such transactions is limited.

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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) AND NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

Fisheries of the exclusive economic zone off Alaska, Atka mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area: Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8216, 50 CFR Part 679, Docket No. 0810141351-9087-02, RIN 0648-XN38, Temporary rule, closures and openings.[TEXT] [PDF](The effective closure and opening dates referenced in this temporary rule are provided in Table 1 under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section in the linked document. Any comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. Alaska local time March 6, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the opening and closing dates of the Atka mackerel directed fisheries within the harvest limit area (HLA) in Statistical Area 542. These closures and openings are to fully use the 2009 A season HLA limits of Atka mackerel in Statistical Area 542 of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.


Fisheries of the exclusive economic zone off Alaska, Pacific cod by non-American Fisheries Act crab vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the inshore component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska: Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Non-American Fisheries Act Crab Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, Federal Register, February 25, 2009, Volume 74, Number 36, Rules and Regulations, Page 8492, 50 CFR Part 679, Docket No. 09100091344-9056-02, RIN 0648-XM99, Temporary rule, closure.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary rule, closure, is effective 1200 hrs. Alaska local time (A.l.t.) February 22, 2009, until 1200 hrs. A.l.t. September 1, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) prohibits directed fishing for the A season allowance of the 2009 Pacific cod sideboard limits apportioned to non-American Fisheries Act (AFA) crab vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the inshore component in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This temporary rule, closure, is to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2009 Pacific cod sideboard limits apportioned to non-AFA crab vessels catching Pacific cod for processing by the inshore component in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.

Fisheries of the exclusive economic zone off Alaska, pollock in Statistical Area 610: Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska, Federal Register, February 24, 2009, Volume 74, Number 35, Rules and Regulations, Page 8215, 50 CFR Part 679, Docket No. 0910091344-9056-02, RIN 0648-XN42, Temporary rule, modification of a closure.





[TEXT] [PDF]This temporary rule, modification of a closure, is effective 1200 hrs. Alaska local time (A.l.t.) March 1, 2009, through 1200 hrs. A.l.t. March 10, 2009. Any comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. A.l.t. March 6, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) reopens directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This temporary rule, modification of a closure, is to fully use the A season allowance of the 2009 total allowable catch of pollock specified for Statistical Area 610 of the GOA.

Fisheries off west coast states, coastal pelagic species fisheries, annual specifications: Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7826, 50 CFR Part 660, Docket No.0812171612-9134-02, RIN 0648-XM21, Final rule, closure of directed fishing for Pacific sardine.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 20, 2009 through December 31, 2009, except for the directed harvest closure that is effective through June 30, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) implements the annual harvest guideline (HG) and management measures for Pacific sardine in the U.S. exclusive economic zone off the Pacific coast for the fishing season of January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009. This HG has been determined according to the regulations implementing the Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan and establishes allowable harvest levels for Pacific sardine off the Pacific coast. This final rule also announces that the directed fishing harvest total for the first allocation period (January 1 - June 30) has been reached and therefore directed fishing for Pacific sardine is now closed until July 1, 2009.


Taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations, Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Rules and Regulations, Page 7824, 50 CFR Part 229, Docket No. 090213177-9179-01, RIN 0648-XN40, Temporary rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This temporary rule is effective 0001 hours February 22, 2009, through 2400 hours March 8, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announces temporary restrictions consistent with the requirements of the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan's (ALWTRP) implementing regulations. These regulations apply to lobster trap/pot and anchored gillnet fishermen for 15 days in an area totaling approximately 1,920 nm² (6,586 km²) east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This temporary rule is to provide protection to an aggregation of North Atlantic right whales (right whales).









Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic, commercial black sea bass pot segment of the snapper–grouper fishery off the southern Atlantic states, control date: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Commercial Black Sea Bass Pot Segment of the Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Control Date, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7848, 50 CFR Part 622, Docket No. 0812221634-9115-01, RIN 0648-AX51, Advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, consideration of a control date.[TEXT] [PDF](Any written comments must be received on or before 5 p.m. eastern time March 23, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to establish a revised control date to control future access to the commercial black sea bass pot fishery operating in the exclusive economic zone of the South Atlantic. If changes to the management regime are developed and implemented under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), a control date could be used to limit the number of participants in the fishery. This announcement is to promote awareness of the potential eligibility criteria for future access so as to discourage speculative entry into the fishery while the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the NMFS consider whether and how access to the black sea bass pot fishery should be controlled.


Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic, commercial golden tilefish segment of the snapper–grouper fishery off the southern Atlantic states, control date: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Commercial Golden Tilefish Segment of the Snapper-Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Control Date, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7849, 50 CFR Part 622, Docket No. 090205130-9132-01, RIN 0648-AX55, Advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, consideration of a control date.[TEXT] [PDF](Any written comments must be received on or before 5 p.m. eastern time March 23, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to establish a new control date to control future access to the commercial golden tilefish fishery operating in the exclusive economic zone of the South Atlantic. If changes to the management regime are developed and implemented under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), a control date could be used to limit the number of participants in the fishery. This announcement is to promote awareness of the potential eligibility criteria for future access so as to discourage speculative entry into the fishery while the South Atlantic Fishery





Management Council and the NMFS consider whether and how access to the golden tilefish fishery should be controlled.


Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic, reef fish fishery of the Gulf of Mexico, bottom longline petition: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Bottom Longline Petition, Federal Register, February 25, 2009, Volume 74, Number 36, Proposed Rules, Page 8494, 50 CFR Part 622, RIN 0648-XN22, Announcement of receipt of petitions for rulemaking, request for comments.[TEXT] [PDF](Any comments are accepted through March 27, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the receipt of two petitions for rulemaking from several non-governmental organizations. These petitions request the NMFS take specific actions to address sea turtle interactions in the bottom longline component of the commercial reef fish fishery.

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COMMUNICATION (FCC)


Implementation of the DTV Delay Act: Implementation of the DTV Delay Act, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7654, 47 CFR Chapter I, MB Docket No. 09-17, FCC 09-9, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 13, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) takes the first step to implement the DTV Delay Act by extending the dates in analog television licenses and digital television construction permits to reflect the statutory change of the nationwide DTV transition date from February 17, 2009 to June 12, 2009, and delegating authority to the Media Bureau to rule on the filings stations made in connection with their requests for restoration of the partial waiver permitting them to terminate analog service February 17, 2009.


Television broadcasting services, Santa Ana, California: Television Broadcasting Services, Santa Ana, CA, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7657, 47 CFR Part 73, DA 09-187, MB Docket No. 08-250, RM-11508, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF]








(This final rule is effective March 23, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) grants a petition for rulemaking filed by Trinity Christian Center of Santa Ana Inc., doing business as Trinity Broadcasting Network, the licensee of station KTBN-DT, to substitute DTV channel 33 for its assigned post-transition DTV channel 23 at Santa Ana, California.

Unlicensed operation in the TV broadcast bands: Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands, Federal Register, February 17, 2009, Volume 74, Number 30, Rules and Regulations, Page 7314, 47 CFR Part 15, ET Docket No. 04-186 and 02-380, FCC 08-260, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective March 19, 2009, except for Sections 15.713, 15.714,15.715 and 15.717, which contain information collection requirements not yet approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The Federal Communications Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of those sections. Any comments must be submitted by April 20, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed “white spaces”). This final rule makes a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. This final rule is a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission closely oversees the development and introduction of these devices to the market and takes whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may occur.



Radio broadcasting services, Mineral and Nevada City, California: Radio Broadcasting Services; Mineral and Nevada City, California, Federal Register, February 20, 2009, Volume 74, Number 33, Proposed Rules, Page 7847, 47 CFR Part 73, DA 09-185, MB Docket No. 09-9, RM-11511, Proposed rule.[TEXT] [PDF](Any comments must be filed on or before March 30, 2009, and any reply comments must be filed on or before April 14, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requests comment on a petition filed by Shamrock Communications Inc., the permittee of a new FM station on Channel 297C, Alturus, California, proposing the deletion of vacant Channel 297A at Nevada City, California, and the allotment of Channel 297A at Mineral, California. The reference coordinates for Channel 297A at Mineral are 40-16-11 NL and 121-31-46 WL.





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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION (PRC)


New international mail contract: New International Mail Contract, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7648, 39 CFR Part 3020, Docket Nos. MC2009-14 and CP2009-20, Order No. 178, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 19, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC or Commission) adds a new product identified as International Business Reply Service Contract 1 to the Competitive Product List. This final rule is consistent with changes in a recent law for postal operations and a recent U.S. Postal Service (USPS) request.

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POSTAL SERVICE (USPS)


International Mail Manual, incorporation by reference: International Mail Manual; Incorporation by Reference, Federal Register, February 25, 2009, Volume 74, Number 36, Rules and Regulations, Page 8465, 39 CFR Part 20, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective February 25, 2009. The incorporation by reference of Issue 35 of the International Mail Manual is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 25, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announces the issuance of Issue 35 of the International Mail Manual, and its incorporation by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations.


International product and price changes: International Product and Price Changes, Federal Register, February 25, 2009, Volume 74, Number 36, Rules and Regulations, Page 8465, 39 CFR Part 20, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective January 18, 2009.)









SUMMARY: The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) revises Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), to reflect changes to the prices and product features for the following Shipping Services: Global Express Guaranteed (GXG); Express Mail International; Priority Mail International; Direct Sacks of Printed Matter to One Addressee (Airmail M-bags). The USPS implements this international price change concurrent with the domestic shipping services price change. The total international price increase is approximately 8.5 percent.


International product and price changes: International Product and Price Changes, Federal Register, February 25, 2009, Volume 74, Number 36, Rules and Regulations, Page 8473, 39 CFR Part 20, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective May 11, 2009. The USPS implements this international price change concurrent with the domestic Mailing Services price change.)

SUMMARY: The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) revises Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual, to reflect changes to the prices and product features for Mailing and Shipping Services.


New pricing eligibility, intelligent mail, and move update standards for domestic Mailing and Shipping Services: New Pricing Eligibility, Intelligent Mail, and Move Update Standards for Domestic Mailing Services and Shipping Services, Federal Register, February 23, 2009, Volume 74, Number 34, Rules and Regulations, Page 8009, 39 CFR Part 111, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective May 11, 2009.)

SUMMARY: The Postal Service implements an incentive program for saturation mailers who increase their saturation Standard Mail letters or flats volume. This increase can result from a growth in total mailed volume or a growth in market coverage within a defined market. Mailers able to demonstrate an increase in Standard Mail saturation mailing volume from the prior year will qualify for a per-piece credit for the incremental volume during the program period. This program begins May 11, 2009 and ends May 10, 2010. If successful, the program may be extended, on a year-by-year basis. For approved participants, the program provides a per-piece credit, to the participant’s specified Centralized Account Payment System (CAPS) account, for the verified, incremental volume exceeding the base volume demonstrated in the previous year (May 11, 2008 to May 10, 2009).

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE (SEC)


Interactive data for mutual fund risk/return summary: Interactive Data for Mutual Fund Risk/Return Summary, Federal Register, February 19, 2009, Volume 74, Number 32, Rules and Regulations, Page 7747, 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, Release Nos. 33-9006, 34-59391, 39-2462, IC-28617, File Number S7-12-08, RIN 3235-AK13, Final rule.[TEXT] [PDF](This final rule is effective July 15, 2009. The compliance date for this final rule is January 1, 2011. Section II.H. of this final rule contains information on the effective date and the compliance date.)

SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) adopts rule amendments requiring mutual funds to provide risk/return summary information in a form that is to improve its usefulness to investors. Under this final rule, risk/return summary information could be downloaded directly into spreadsheets, analyzed in a variety of ways using commercial off-the-shelf software, and used within investment models in other software formats. Mutual funds are to provide the risk/return summary section of their prospectuses to the Commission and on their Web sites in interactive data format using the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). The interactive data is to be provided as exhibits to registration statements and as exhibits to prospectuses with risk/return summary information that varies from the registration statement. This final rule is to make risk/return summary information easier for investors to analyze, and to assist in automating regulatory filings and business information processing. Interactive data has the potential to increase the speed, accuracy, and usability of mutual fund disclosure, and eventually reduce costs. The SEC also adopts rules to permit investment companies to submit portfolio holdings information in the Commission’s interactive data voluntary program without being required to submit other financial information.

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