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tree nuts, and less than 7 percent of the duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 982
world’s hazelnut production. rule. Filberts, Hazelnuts, Marketing
Last season, 85 percent of the Further, the Board’s meetings were agreements, Nuts, Reporting and
domestically produced hazelnut kernels widely publicized throughout the recordkeeping requirements.
were marketed in the domestic market hazelnut industry and all interested ■ For the reasons set forth in the
and 15 percent were exported. persons were invited to attend the
Domestically produced kernels preamble, 7 CFR part 982 is amended as
meetings and participate in Board follows:
generally command a higher price in the
deliberations. Like all Board meetings,
domestic market than imported kernels. PART 982—HAZELNUTS GROWN IN
those held on August 24 and November
The industry is continuing its efforts to OREGON AND WASHINGTON
15, 2006, were public meetings and all
develop and expand other markets with
entities, both large and small, were able ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
emphasis on the domestic kernel
market. Small business entities, both to express their views on this issue. part 982 continues to read as follows:
producers and handlers, benefit from Finally, interested persons are invited to
submit information on the regulatory Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
the expansion efforts resulting from this
program. and informational impacts of this action ■ 2. A new subpart and § 982.254 are
Inshell hazelnuts produced under the on small businesses. added to read as follows:
order compete well in export markets A small business guide on complying
because of their high quality. Based on with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop Subpart—Free and Restricted
Board statistics, Europe has historically marketing agreements and orders may Percentages
been the primary export market for U.S. be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ § 982.254 Free and restricted
produced inshell hazelnuts. Shipments fv/moab.html. Any questions about the percentages—2006–2007 marketing year.
have also been relatively consistent, not compliance guide should be sent to Jay The final free and restricted
varying much from the 10 year average Guerber at the previously mentioned percentages for merchantable hazelnuts
of 4,958 tons. Recent years, though, address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION for the 2006–2007 marketing year shall
have seen a significant increase in CONTACT section. be 8.2840 percent and 91.7160 percent,
export destinations. Last season, inshell respectively.
This rule invites comments on the
shipments to Europe totaled 4,622 tons,
representing just 38 percent of exports, establishment of final free and restricted Dated: January 16, 2007.
with the largest share going to Germany. percentages for the 2006–2007 Lloyd C. Day,
Inshell shipments to Southwest Pacific marketing year under the hazelnut Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
countries, and Hong Kong in particular, marketing order. Any comments Service.
have increased dramatically in the past received will be considered prior to [FR Doc. E7–763 Filed 1–19–07; 8:45 am]
few years, rising to 50 percent of total finalization of this rule. BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
exports of 12,042 tons for the 2005–2006 After consideration of all relevant
marketing year. The industry continues material presented, including the
to pursue export opportunities. Board’s recommendation, and other DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
There are some reporting, information, it is found that this interim
recordkeeping, and other compliance final rule, as hereinafter set forth, will Federal Aviation Administration
requirements under the order. The tend to effectuate the declared policy of
reporting and recordkeeping burdens the Act. 14 CFR Part 39
are necessary for compliance purposes
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also [Docket No. FAA–2005–19559; Directorate
and for developing statistical data for Identifier 2004–NE–03–AD; Amendment 39–
found and determined upon good cause
maintenance of the program. The 14892; AD 2007–02–05]
information collection requirements that it is impracticable, unnecessary,
have been previously approved by the and contrary to the public interest to RIN 2120–AA64
Office of Management and Budget under give preliminary notice prior to putting
OMB No. 0581–0178. The forms require this rule into effect and that good cause Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
information which is readily available exists for not postponing the effective plc RB211 Trent 700 Series Turbofan
from handler records and which can be date of this action until 30 days after Engines
provided without data processing publication in the Federal Register AGENCY: Federal Aviation
equipment or trained statistical staff. As because: (1) The 2006–2007 marketing Administration (FAA), Department of
with all Federal marketing order year began July 1, 2006, and the Transportation (DOT).
programs, reports and forms are percentages established herein apply to
ACTION: Final rule; request for
periodically reviewed to reduce all merchantable hazelnuts handled
comments.
information requirements and from the beginning of the crop year; (2)
duplication by industry and public the percentages make the full trade SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
sector agencies. This rule does not demand available so handlers can take existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
change those requirements. advantage of inshell marketing Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 700
The AMS is committed to complying opportunities; (3) handlers are aware of series turbofan engines. That AD
with the E-Government Act, to promote this rule, which was recommended at an currently requires initial and repetitive
the use of the Internet and other open Board meeting, and need no borescope inspections of the high
information technologies to provide additional time to comply with this pressure-and-intermediate pressure (HP-
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increased opportunities for citizen rule; and (4) interested persons are IP) turbine internal and external oil vent
access to Government information and provided a 60-day comment period in tubes for coking and carbon buildup,
services, and for other purposes. which to respond, and all comments and cleaning or replacing the vent tubes
In addition, USDA has not identified timely received will be considered prior if necessary. This AD requires the same
any relevant Federal rules that to finalization of this action. actions but uses more stringent tube

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replacement criteria than the previous rotor, and multiple blade release of IP FAA’s Determination and Requirements
AD. This AD results from a recent turbine blades. The findings suggested of This AD
incident where an RB211 Trent 700 these events resulted from an internal Although no airplanes that are
series turbofan engine had an oil vent oil fire in the HP–IP turbine oil vent registered in the United States use these
tube rupture as a result of blockage, tubes due to coking and carbon buildup. RB211 Trent 700 series turbofan
leading to significant loss of engine oil. This fire led to a second fire in the engines, the possibility exists that the
The incident indicates that further internal air cavity below the IP turbine engines could be used on airplanes that
measures are necessary to control disk drive shaft. That condition, if not are registered in the United States in the
carbon buildup in the oil vent tubes. We corrected, could result in uncontained future. The unsafe condition described
are issuing this AD to prevent internal engine failure and damage to the previously is likely to exist or develop
oil fires due to coking and carbon airplane. on other RB211 Trent 700 series
buildup, that could cause uncontained turbofan engines of the same type
Actions Since AD 2004–23–03 Was
engine failure and damage to the design. This AD requires initial and
Issued
airplane. repetitive borescope inspections of the
DATES: Effective February 6, 2007. The Since AD 2004–23–03 was issued, the HP-IP turbine internal and external oil
Director of the Federal Register European Aviation Safety Agency vent tubes for coking and carbon
approved the incorporation by reference (EASA), which is the airworthiness buildup, and cleaning or replacing the
of certain publications listed in the authority for the European Union, vent tubes if necessary. We are issuing
regulations as of February 6, 2007. notified us that an unsafe condition may this AD to prevent internal oil fires due
We must receive any comments on exist on RB211 Trent 700 series turbofan to coking and carbon buildup, that
this AD by March 23, 2007. engines. EASA advises that recently an could cause uncontained engine failure
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following oil vent tube ruptured as a result of and damage to the airplane. You must
addresses to comment on this proposed blockage, leading to significant loss of use the service information described
AD. engine oil, on an RB211 Trent 700 series previously to perform the actions
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to turbofan engine. This incident indicates required by this AD.
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the that further measures are necessary to
instructions for sending your comments control carbon buildup in the oil vent FAA’s Determination of the Effective
electronically. tubes. Date
• Government-wide rulemaking Web Relevant Service Information Since there are currently no domestic
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov operators of this engine model, notice
and follow the instructions for sending We have reviewed and approved the and opportunity for public comment
your comments electronically. technical contents of RR Alert Service before issuing this AD are unnecessary.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; Bulletin (ASB) No. RB.211–72–AE302, Therefore, a situation exists that allows
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Revision 3, dated September 20, 2006. the immediate adoption of this
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, That ASB describes procedures for regulation.
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– borescope inspections, cleaning, and
0001. replacement if necessary of the internal Comments Invited
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. and external oil vent tubes. For internal This AD is a final rule that involves
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on oil vent tubes to pass inspection, they requirements affecting flight safety and
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, must allow cleaning tool, number was not preceded by notice and an
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, HU80298 to pass through them. AD opportunity for public comment;
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 2004–23–03 was less stringent in that it however, we invite you to send us any
through Friday, except Federal holidays. allowed tubes that an 8 mm or 6 mm written relevant data, views, or
Contact Rolls-Royce plc, PO Box 31, diameter borescope could pass through, arguments regarding this AD. Send your
Derby, England; telephone: 011–44– back into service. EASA classified this comments to an address listed under
1332–249428; fax: 011–44–1332– ASB as mandatory and issued AD 2006– ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
249223, for the service information 0355, dated December 4, 2006, in order FAA–2005–19559; Directorate Identifier
identified in this AD. to ensure the airworthiness of these 2004–NE–03–AD’’ in the subject line of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RB211 Trent 700 series turbofan engines your comments. We specifically invite
Christopher Spinney, Aerospace in Europe. comments on the overall regulatory,
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, economic, environmental, and energy
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
aspects of the rule that might suggest a
12 New England Executive Park, These engine models are need to modify it.
Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone manufactured in the United Kingdom We will post all comments we
(781) 238–7175; fax (781) 238–7199. and are type certificated for operation in receive, without change, to http://
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On the United States under the provisions dms.dot.gov, including any personal
November 1, 2004, we issued AD 2004– of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation information you provide. We will also
23–03, Amendment 39–13858 (69 FR Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the post a report summarizing each
64653, November 8, 2004). That AD applicable bilateral airworthiness substantive verbal contact with FAA
requires initial and repetitive borescope agreement. Under this bilateral personnel concerning this AD. Using the
inspections of the HP–IP turbine airworthiness agreement, EASA kept the search function of the DMS Web site,
internal and external oil vent tubes for FAA informed of the situation described anyone can find and read the comments
coking and carbon buildup, and above. We have examined the findings in any of our dockets, including the
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cleaning or replacing the vent tubes if of EASA, reviewed all available name of the individual who sent the
necessary. That AD was the result of a information, and determined that AD comment (or signed the comment on
report of an RB211 Trent 700 series action is necessary for products of this behalf of an association, business, labor
engine experiencing a disk shaft type design that are certificated for union, etc.). You may review the DOT’s
separation, overspeed of the IP turbine operation in the United States. complete Privacy Act Statement in the

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Federal Register published on April 11, Executive Order 13132. This AD will adding a new airworthiness directive,
2000 (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit not have a substantial direct effect on Amendment 39–14892, to read as
http://dms.dot.gov. the States, on the relationship between follows:
the national Government and the States, 2007–02–05 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment
Examining the AD Docket
or on the distribution of power and 39–14892. Docket No. FAA–2005–19559;
You may examine the docket that responsibilities among the various Directorate Identifier 2004–NE–03–AD.
contains the AD, any comments levels of government.
received, and any final disposition in For the reasons discussed above, I Effective Date
person at the Docket Management certify that the regulation: (a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
Facility Docket Office between 9 a.m. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory becomes effective February 6, 2007.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
except Federal holidays. The Docket 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Affected ADs
Office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) This AD supersedes AD 2004–23–03.
located on the plaza level of the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Applicability
Department of Transportation Nassif 3. Will not have a significant
Building at the street address stated in economic impact, positive or negative, (c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
ADDRESSES. Comments will be available on a substantial number of small entities RB211 Trent 768–60, RB211 Trent 772–60,
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS under the criteria of the Regulatory and RB211 Trent 772B–60 series turbofan
receives them. Flexibility Act. engines. These engines are installed on, but
We prepared a summary of the costs not limited to, Airbus A330–243, –341, –342
Authority for This Rulemaking and –343 series airplanes.
to comply with this AD and placed it in
Title 49 of the United States Code the AD Docket. You may get a copy of Unsafe Condition
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue this summary by sending a request to us
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (d) This AD results from a recent incident
at the address listed under ADDRESSES. where an RB211 Trent 700 series turbofan
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engine had an oil vent tube rupture as a
Aviation Programs, describes in more result of blockage, leading to significant loss
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
detail the scope of the Agency’s of engine oil. The incident indicates that
safety, Incorporation by reference, further measures are necessary to control
authority. Safety.
We are issuing this rulemaking under carbon buildup in the oil vent tubes. We are
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment issuing this AD to prevent internal oil fires
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, due to coking and carbon buildup, that could
■ Under the authority delegated to me cause uncontained engine failure and damage
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that by the Administrator, the Federal to the airplane.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Aviation Administration amends part 39
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 Compliance
air commerce by prescribing regulations CFR part 39) as follows: (e) You are responsible for having the
for practices, methods, and procedures actions required by this AD performed within
the Administrator finds necessary for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the compliance times specified unless the
safety in air commerce. This regulation DIRECTIVES actions have already been done.
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Initial Inspections, Cleaning, and
that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows: Replacements
products identified in this rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (f) Using the schedule in Table 1 of this
action. AD, borescope-inspect and clean as
§ 39.13 [Amended] necessary, the high pressure-and-
Regulatory Findings 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by intermediate pressure (HP–IP) turbine
We have determined that this AD will removing Amendment 39–13858 (69 FR internal oil vent tubes, external oil vent
not have federalism implications under 64653, November 8, 2004), and by tubes, and bearing chamber.

TABLE 1.—INITIAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE


If the engine or the 05 Module: Then initially inspect:

Has reached 10,000 hours time-since-new (TSN) or reached 2,500 cy- Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD.
cles-since-new (CSN) on the effective date of this AD.
Has fewer than 10,000 hours TSN or fewer than 2,500 CSN on the ef- Within 3 months after reaching 10,000 hours TSN or 2,500 CSN,
fective date of this AD. whichever occurs first.
Is returned for a shop visit ....................................................................... Before returning to service.

(g) If after cleaning, there is still carbon in Repetitive Inspections, Cleaning, and (j) If after cleaning there is still carbon in
the vent tube that prevents cleaning tool, Replacements the internal oil vent tube that prevents
number HU80298, from passing through the (i) Within 6,400 hours time-in-service since cleaning tool, number HU80298, from
tube, then replace the internal oil vent tube last inspection and cleaning, or within 1,600 passing through the tube, then replace the
within 10 cycles-in-service (CIS). cycles-since-last inspection and cleaning, or internal oil vent tube within 10 CIS.
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(h) If after cleaning, there is still carbon of at the next engine shop visit, whichever (k) If after cleaning there is still carbon of
visible thickness in either of the two external occurs first, borescope-inspect the HP-IP visible thickness, in either of the two external
oil vent tubes, then replace the external oil turbine internal and external oil vent tubes oil vent tubes, then replace the external oil
vent tube before further flight. and bearing chamber, and clean the oil vent vent tube before further flight.
tubes as necessary.

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Inspection and Cleaning Procedures ACTION: Final rule. Register on November 22, 2006 (71 FR
(l) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.A.(4)(b) 67506). That NPRM proposed to correct
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Rolls- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new an unsafe condition for the specified
Royce plc Alert Service Bulletin No. RB.211– airworthiness directive (AD) for the products. The MCAI states that there are
72–AE302, Revision 3, dated September 20, products listed above. This AD results reports of interference between the wing
2006, to do borescope inspections, and from mandatory continuing spar lower boom and the wheel fairing
cleaning of the oil vent tubes and bearing airworthiness information (MCAI)
chamber. attaching screw causing an unsafe
issued by an aviation authority of condition. The interference could, if left
Alternative Methods of Compliance another country to identify and correct uncorrected, reduce the fatigue life of
(m) The Manager, Engine Certification an unsafe condition on an aviation the wing spar with potentially
Office, has the authority to approve product. The MCAI describes the unsafe catastrophic results.
alternative methods of compliance for this condition as reports of interference
AD if requested using the procedures found between the wing spar lower boom and Comments
in 14 CFR 39.19. the wheel fairing attaching screw. We We gave the public the opportunity to
Material Incorporated by Reference are issuing this AD to require actions to participate in developing this AD. We
(n) You must use Rolls-Royce plc Alert correct the unsafe condition on these have considered the comment received.
Service Bulletin No. RB.211–72–AE302, products.
Revision 3, dated September 20, 2006, to DATES: This AD becomes effective Comment Issue: Cost of Compliance
perform the inspections and cleaning
February 26, 2007. EADS SOCATA states:
required by this AD. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation The Director of the Federal Register
Application of SB10–148–57 does not
by reference of this service bulletin in approved the incorporation by reference
require specific part. So, the cost is
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of certain publications listed in this AD negligible. EADS SOCATA estimates that it
part 51. Contact Rolls-Royce plc, PO Box 31, as of February 26, 2007. would take 1 work-hour to inspect and
Derby, England; telephone: 011–44–1332– ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD displace the screw. If repair is necessary, the
249428; fax: 011–44–1332–249223, for a copy docket on the Internet at http:// cost depends on the damage.
of this service information. You may review
copies at the National Archives and Records dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Our cost estimate included both the
Administration (NARA). For information on Management Facility, U.S. Department
inspection and screw displacement
the availability of this material at NARA, call of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
costs as well as repair costs. We
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- developed the repair cost estimate based
Washington, DC.
locations.html. on the information provided and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
assumed the worst case scenario if a
Related Information Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, repair was required. Since EADS
(o) European Aviation Safety Agency FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 SOCATA did not provide an estimate
airworthiness directive No. 2006–0355, dated Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, (work-hours or parts cost) if a repair is
December 4, 2006, also addresses the subject Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– required and the FAA is required to
of this AD. 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090.
(p) Contact Christopher Spinney, provide this estimate to the public, we
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: are keeping the language the same as the
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification
Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Streamlined Issuance of AD NPRM to account for worst case repair
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, situations.
MA 01803; telephone (781) 238–7175; fax The FAA is implementing a new
(781) 238–7199, for more information about process for streamlining the issuance of Conclusion
this AD. ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined
We reviewed the available data,
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on process will allow us to adopt MCAI
including the comment received, and
January 12, 2007. safety requirements in a more efficient
determined that air safety and the
Francis A. Favara, manner and will reduce safety risks to
public interest require adopting the AD
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, the public. This process continues to
as proposed.
Aircraft Certification Service. follow all FAA AD issuance processes to
[FR Doc. E7–684 Filed 1–19–07; 8:45 am] meet legal, economic, Administrative Differences Between This AD and the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Procedure Act, and Federal Register MCAI or Service Information
requirements. We also continue to meet
our technical decision-making We have reviewed the MCAI and
responsibilities to identify and correct related service information and, in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION general, agree with their substance. But
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
Federal Aviation Administration products. we might have found it necessary to use
This AD references the MCAI and different words from those in the MCAI
14 CFR Part 39 related service information that we to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
considered in forming the engineering operators and is enforceable. In making
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26236 Directorate these changes, we do not intend to differ
Identifier 2006–CE–66–AD; Amendment 39– basis to correct the unsafe condition.
The AD contains text copied from the substantively from the information
14891; AD 2007–02–04]
MCAI and for this reason might not provided in the MCAI and related
RIN 2120–AA64
follow our plain language principles. service information.
We might also have required different
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA- Discussion actions in this AD from those in the
Groupe Aerospatiale TB 20 and TB 21
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We issued a notice of proposed MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.


Airplanes
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Any such differences are described in a
AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 to include an AD that would separate paragraph of the AD, and take
Administration (FAA), Department of apply to the specified products. That precedence over the actions copied from
Transportation (DOT). NPRM was published in the Federal the MCAI.

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