AD 2022-13-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2022-13-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0296
FR Citation
87 FR 40714

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Rolls-Royce plc Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

The manufacturer has revised the TLM to introduce new instructions for repairs to the low-pressure compressor blades and fan blade inspections.

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Required Actions

Revising the ALS of the RR Trent XWB TLM and the operator's existing approved AMP, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, Trent XWB-84, and Trent XWB-97 model turbofan engines.

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40714 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 130 / Friday, July 8, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (l) Terminating Action for Certain Inspections Accomplishment of the applicable initial inspections and corrective actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757– 53A0118 RB, dated October 22, 2021, terminates the inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017–24–10 are not approved as AMOCs with this AD. (5) Except as specified by paragraph (i) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (m)(5)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (n) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Peter Jarzomb, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– 5234; email: peter.jarzomb@faa.gov. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 12, 2022. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0118 RB, dated October 22, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 9, 2018 (82 FR 57343, December 5, 2017). (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– 53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. Issued on June 13, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–14490 Filed 7–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0296; Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01064–E; Amendment 39–22103; AD 2022–13–17] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls- Royce plc) Turbofan Engines AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021–15– 01 for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent XWB–75, Trent XWB–79, Trent XWB–79B, Trent XWB– 84, and Trent XWB–97 model turbofan engines. AD 2021–15–01 required revisions to the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the Rolls- Royce (RR) Trent XWB time limits manual (TLM) and the operator’s existing approved aircraft maintenance program (AMP). Since the FAA issued AD 2021–15–01, the manufacturer has revised the TLM life limits and updated mandatory inspection intervals of certain critical rotating parts. This AD requires revisions to the ALS of the RR Trent XWB TLM and the operator’s existing approved AMP, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective August 12, 2022. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 12, 2022. ADDRESSES : For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222– 5110. It is also available at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022– 0296. For the material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0)1332 242424; fax: +44 (0)1332 249936; website: https:// www.rolls-royce.com/contact-us.aspx. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0296; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the EASA AD, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Jul 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08JYR1.SGM 08JYR1 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with RULES1

40715 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 130 / Friday, July 8, 2022 / Rules and Regulations Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238–7241; email: sungmo.d.cho@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2021–0217, dated September 23, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0217), to address an unsafe condition for all RRD Trent XWB–75, Trent XWB–79, Trent XWB–79B, Trent XWB–84, and Trent XWB–97 model turbofan engines. The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021–15–01, Amendment 39–21648 (86 FR 36487, July 12, 2021), (‘‘AD 2021–15–01’’). AD 2021–15–01 applied to all RRD Trent XWB–75, Trent XWB–79, Trent XWB– 79B, Trent XWB–84, and Trent XWB–97 model turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2022 (87 FR 17209). The NPRM was prompted by the manufacturer revising the TLM to introduce new instructions for repairs to the low-pressure compressor blades and fan blade inspections. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2021– 0217, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD and except as discussed under ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD and the EASA AD.’’ The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. See EASA AD 2021–0217 for additional background information. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received comments from two commenters. The commenters were Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) and Delta Air Lines, Inc (DAL). The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA’s response to each comment. Request To Clarify Recording Requirement DAL requested that the FAA revise paragraph (h)(6), Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0217, of this AD to read as follows: ‘‘This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (5), Recording AD Compliance, of EASA AD 2021–0217. This AD also does not require that after revising the AMP, as required by paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0217, that accomplishment of individual actions is recorded for demonstration of AD compliance.’’ DAL noted that paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2021–0217 states that it is not necessary to record the accomplishment of individual actions in order to demonstrate AD compliance. DAL indicated that the proposed language in paragraph (h)(6) of the NPRM would negate that action, and make the recording of individual actions a requirement for AD compliance. The FAA disagrees with revising paragraph (h)(6) of this final rule. As stated in this AD, this AD does not require compliance with paragraph (5), Recording AD Compliance, of EASA AD 2021–0217. Additionally, this AD does not mandate that operators not comply with paragraph (5), Recording AD Compliance, of EASA AD 2021–0217. The FAA notes, for purposes of clarification, that this AD only requires compliance with paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0217, and that paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2021–0217 does not specify recording of individual actions in order to demonstrate AD compliance. The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment. Request To Incorporate by Reference EASA AD 2021–0217 DAL requested that the FAA add paragraph (k), Material Incorporated by Reference, to this final rule and include EASA AD 2021–0217 in that paragraph. DAL noted that using EASA ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs has improved the efficiency of the FAA’s AD process and operator’s AD process. DAL also noted that one of the efficiencies of incorporating EASA AD 2021–0217 by reference is that the Ref. Publications section would allow for the use of later approved revisions of the TLM. The FAA notes that EASA AD 2021– 0217 was proposed for incorporation by reference under 1 CFR part 51 in the NPRM, which lists the material to be incorporated by reference in this final rule. Additionally, while not typically included in an NPRM, the ‘‘Material Incorporated by Reference’’ paragraph exists in the final rule published for FAA ADs. The FAA did not change this AD as a result of the comments. Support for the AD ALPA expressed support for the AD as written. Conclusion The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting the AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0217, dated September 23, 2021. EASA AD 2021–0217 describes actions for the incorporation of revised life limits and updated mandatory inspection intervals of certain critical rotating parts into the ALS of the RR Trent XWB TLM, as applicable to each engine model, and the operator’s existing approved AMP. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES . Other Related Service Information The FAA reviewed Rolls-Royce Airworthiness Limitations (Mandatory parts lives), TRENTXWB–A–05–10–01– 00A01–030A–D, Revision 016, dated May 1, 2021, of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB TLM TRENTXWB–K0680–TIME0– 01; Rolls-Royce Airworthiness Limitations (Mandatory Parts Lives), TRENTXWB–B–05–10–01–00A01– 030A–D, Revision 003, dated April 19, 2021, of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB TLM TRENTXWB–K0680–TIME0–01; Rolls-Royce Airworthiness Limitations (Mandatory inspections), TRENTXWB– A–05–20–01–00A01–030A–D, Revision 015, dated May 1, 2021, of the Rolls- Royce Trent XWB TLM TRENTXWB– K0680–TIME0–01; and Rolls-Royce Airworthiness Limitations (Mandatory inspections), TRENTXWB–B–05–20– 01–00A01–030A–D, Revision 008, dated April 19, 2021, of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB TLM TRENTXWB–K0680–TIME0– 01. These sections of the TLM specify inspection intervals and life limits, differentiated by engine model, for critical rotating parts. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 30 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Jul 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08JYR1.SGM 08JYR1 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with RULES1

40716 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 130 / Friday, July 8, 2022 / Rules and Regulations E STIMATED C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Revise the ALS of the RR Trent XWB TLM and the opera- tor’s existing approved AMP. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85. $0 $85 $2,550 Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: ■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021–15–01, Amendment 39–21648 (86 FR 36487, July 12, 2021); and ■ b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022–13–17 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate previously held by Rolls-Royce plc): Amendment 39– 22103; Docket No. FAA–2022–0296; Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01064–E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 12, 2022. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2021–15–01, Amendment 39–21648 (86 FR 36487, July 12, 2021). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB–75, Trent XWB–79, Trent XWB–79B, Trent XWB–84, and Trent XWB–97 model turbofan engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine Turbine/Turboprop. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the time limits manual (TLM) to incorporate revised life limits and updated mandatory inspection intervals of certain critical rotating parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the failure of critical rotating parts. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Perform all required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0217, dated September 23, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0217). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0217 (1) Where EASA AD 2021–0217 defines the AMP as the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme on the basis of which the operator or the owner ensures the continuing airworthiness of each operated engine, this AD defines the AMP as the existing Aircraft Maintenance Program on the basis of which the operator or the owner ensures the continuing airworthiness of each operated airplane. (2) Where EASA AD 2021–0217 requires revising the approved aircraft maintenance program (AMP) within 12 months after the effective date of EASA AD 2021–0217, this AD requires revising the existing approved AMP and airworthiness limitations section (ALS) within 120 days after the effective date of this AD. (3) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (1), Mandatory Inspections and Replacement of Life Limited Parts, of EASA AD 2021–0217. (4) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (2), Corrective Action(s), of EASA AD 2021–0217. (5) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (4), Credit, of EASA AD 2021–0217. (6) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (5), Recording AD Compliance, of EASA AD 2021–0217. (7) This AD does not require compliance with the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2021–0217. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD and email to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238–7241; email: sungmo.d.cho@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0)1332 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Jul 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08JYR1.SGM 08JYR1 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with RULES1

40717 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 130 / Friday, July 8, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 242424; fax: +44 (0)1332 249936; website: https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact-us.aspx. You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0217, dated September 23, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For more information about EASA AD 2021–0217, contact EASA, Konrad- Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@ easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at https:// ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. This material may be found in the AD docket at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0296. (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Issued on June 17, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–14391 Filed 7–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG–2022–0161] RIN 1625–AA08 Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD AGENCY : Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION : Temporary final rule. SUMMARY : The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations for certain waters of Back River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters located in Baltimore County, MD during a high-speed power boat event on July 16, 2022 (alternate date on July 17, 2022). This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or the Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander. DATES : This rule is effective from 9 a.m. on July 16, 2022 through 6 p.m. on July 17, 2022. ADDRESSES : To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2022– 0161 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Next, in the Document Type column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related Material.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Ron Houck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region; telephone 410–576–2674, email D05-DG-SectorMD-NCR-MarineEvents@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking PATCOM Patrol Commander § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar of Sparrows Point, MD notified the Coast Guard that they will be conducting the 2nd Annual Tiki Lee’s Shootout on the River, on Back River between Porter Point and Stansbury Point, in Baltimore County, MD on July 16, 2022. In the event of inclement weather on July 16, 2022, the event will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17, 2022. In response, on April 29, 2022, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ‘‘Special Local Regulation; Back River, Baltimore County, MD’’ (87 FR 25434). There, we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this high- speed power boat event. During the comment period that ended May 31, 2022, we received no comments. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register . Due to the date of the event, it would be impracticable to make the regulation effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register . Delaying the effective date of this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest because it would delay the safety measures necessary to respond to potential safety hazards associated with this marine event. Hazards from the high-speed power boat event include participants operating within and adjacent to the designated navigation channel and interfering with vessels intending to operate within that channel, as well as operating within approaches to local marinas and boat facilities and waterfront residential communities. Immediate action is needed to protect participants, spectators, and other persons and vessels during the high-speed power boat event on these navigable waters. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041. The Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the high-speed power boat event held on July 16, 2022 will be a safety concern for anyone intending to operate within certain waters of Back River in Baltimore County, MD in or near the event area. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published April 29, 2022. There are no substantive changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM. However, three administrative errors have been found in the regulatory text of the proposed rule. The first change is in the last sentence of subparagraph (a)(1), changing the words ‘‘aerobatics box’’ to ‘‘course area, buffer area.’’ The second change is in paragraph (b), removing the term ‘‘Aerobatics Box’’ and its definition, and adding the terms and definitions for ‘‘Course Area’’ and ‘‘Buffer Area.’’ The third change is in subparagraph (c)(4), changing the words ‘‘aerobatics box’’ to ‘‘course area.’’ Therefore, the regulatory text of this rule has been changed to make those corrections. This rule establishes special local regulations from 9 a.m. on July 16, 2022 through 6 p.m. on July 17, 2022. The regulations will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 16, 2022, and if necessary due to inclement weather on July 16, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 17, 2022. 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