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13492 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 54 / Friday, March 20, 2026 / Rules and Regulations 13 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. 14 Under regulations issued by the Small Business Administration, a small entity includes a depository institution, bank holding company, or savings and loan holding company with total assets of $850 million or less. See 13 CFR 121.201. 15 12 U.S.C. 4809. B. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ) (PRA) states that no agency may conduct or sponsor, nor is the respondent required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The information collection requirements associated with this final rule are implemented through the Board’s FR Y–3 (Application to Become a Bank Holding Company and/or Acquire an Additional Bank or Bank Holding Company) (OMB No. 7100– 0121) and FR LL–10(e) (Application to Become a Savings and Loan Holding Company or to Acquire a Savings Association or Savings and Loan Holding Company) (OMB No. 7100– 0336), both of which provide detailed instructions regarding the newspaper publication requirement associated with an application. The Board is not proposing revisions to either the FR Y– 3 or the FR LL–10(e) at this time. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 13 requires an agency to consider whether the rules it proposes will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 14 The RFA applies only to rules for which an agency publishes a general notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). As discussed previously, consistent with section 553(b)(B) of the APA, the Board has determined for good cause that general notice and opportunity for public comment is unnecessary and contrary to the public’s interest, and therefore the Board is not issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking. Accordingly, the Board has concluded that the RFA’s requirements relating to an initial and final regulatory flexibility analysis do not apply. D. Plain Language Section 722 of the Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act 15 requires the Federal banking agencies to use ‘‘plain language’’ in all proposed and final rules published after January 1, 2000. In light of this requirement, the Board has sought to present the final rule in a simple and straightforward manner. List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 262 Administrative practice and procedure, Banks, Banking, Federal Reserve System. Authority and Issuance For the reasons stated in the preamble the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System amends 12 CFR part 262 as follows: PART 262—RULES OF PROCEDURE ■ 1. The authority citation for part 262 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 12 U.S.C. 248, 321, 325, 326, 483, 602, 611a, 625, 1467a, 1828(c), 1842, 1844, 1850a, 1867, 3105, 3106, 3108, 5361, 5368, 5467, and 5469. ■ 2. In § 262.3, revise paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(E) and (F) to read as follows: § 262.3 Applications. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) * * * (ii) * * * (E) The community or communities in which the head offices of the largest subsidiary bank, if any, of an applicant and of each bank, shares of which are to be directly or indirectly acquired, are located in the case of applications under section 3 of the Bank Holding Company Act, or (F) The community or communities in which the head offices of the largest subsidiary savings association, if any, of an applicant and of each savings association, shares of which are to be directly or indirectly acquired, are located in the case of applications under section 10 of the Home Owners’ Loan Act. * * * * * By order of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, acting through the Secretary of the Board under delegated authority. Benjamin W. McDonough, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2026–05544 Filed 3–19–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6201–01–P FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 12 CFR Part 1228 RIN 2590–AB61 Correcting Amendment Reinstating ‘‘ Grandfather ’’ Exceptions to Restrictions on Private Transfer Fee Covenants; Correction AGENCY : Federal Housing Finance Agency. ACTION : Final rule; technical amendment; correction. SUMMARY : The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a Final Rule; Technical Amendment document in the Federal Register on March 17, 2026, regarding Correcting Amendment Reinstating ‘‘Grandfather’’ Exceptions to Restrictions on Private Transfer Fee Covenants. The ACTION : line of the Final Rule; Technical Amendment document incorrectly stated that the Final Rule was requesting public comments, however, the Final Rule; Technical Amendment document is not requesting public comments. This correction removes ‘‘request for comments’’ from the ACTION : line of the Final Rule; Technical Amendment document. DATES : Effective March 20, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Sara L. Todd, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel (OGC), (202) 649–3527, sara.todd@fhfa.gov, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20219. This is not a toll-free number. The mailing address is: Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fourth Floor, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20219. For TTY/TRS users with hearing and speech disabilities, dial 711 and ask to be connected to the contact number above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Correction In the Federal Register of March 17, 2026, in Final Rule; Technical Amendment FR Doc. 2026–05160 at 91 FR 12673, on page 12673, correct the ACTION : to read ‘‘ ACTION : Final rule; technical amendment.’’ Clinton Jones, General Counsel, Federal Housing Finance Agency. [FR Doc. 2026–05463 Filed 3–19–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8070–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2025–5030; Project Identifier MCAI–2025–00322–R; Amendment 39–23290; AD 2026–06–02] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of incorrectly installed lockwire VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 Mar 19, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES

13493 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 54 / Friday, March 20, 2026 / Rules and Regulations on the stability and control augmentation system (SCAS) actuator jam nut. This AD requires inspecting the installation of the lockwire on the SCAS actuator jam nut and, if the lockwire is incorrectly installed, removing the lockwire and installing a new lockwire correctly. This AD also prohibits the installation of an affected SCAS actuator assembly unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective April 24, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April 24, 2026. ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–5030; 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 final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For Transport Canada material identified in this AD, contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K1A 0N5, Canada; phone: (888) 663–3639; email: TC.AirworthinessDirectives- Consignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca; website: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. • You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–5030. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Michael Yeshiambel, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (316) 946–4133; email: michael.m.yeshiambel@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters serial numbers 57001 and subsequent with SCAS actuator part number (P/N) 429–001– 065–107, 429–001–065–109, and 429– 001–065–111. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 24, 2025 (90 FR 52897). The NPRM was prompted by Transport Canada AD CF– 2025–16, dated March 17, 2025 (Transport Canada AD CF–2025–16) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada. The MCAI states that there have been several reports of incorrectly installed lockwire on the SCAS actuator jam nut. The MCAI further states that the incorrect installation of the lockwire could allow the actuator jam nut to loosen. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to the SCAS actuator rotating about the axis of the tube, interfering with the adjacent structure and limiting or completely jamming control movement, resulting in partial or complete loss of control of the helicopter. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require inspecting the installation of the lockwire on the SCAS actuator jam nut and, if the lockwire is incorrectly installed, removing the lockwire and installing a new lockwire correctly. The NPRM also proposed prohibiting the installation of an affected SCAS actuator assembly unless certain requirements are met. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–5030. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the costs. Conclusion These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this 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. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Transport Canada AD CF–2025–16, which specifies procedures for a one-time inspection of the lockwire installation of the jam nuts of the cyclic longitudinal, cyclic lateral, and directional SCAS actuators and, if the lockwire is improperly installed, removal of the lockwire and installation of a new lockwire in the correct direction. Transport Canada AD CF– 2025–16 also prohibits the installation of an affected SCAS actuator assembly unless certain requirements are met. 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 the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 101 helicopters of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: E STIMATED C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Inspect lockwire .............................................. 1.5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $128 ............ $0 $128 $12,928 The FAA estimates the following costs to do any repairs that would be required based on the results of the inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of helicopters that might need this repair: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 Mar 19, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES

13494 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 54 / Friday, March 20, 2026 / Rules and Regulations O N C ONDITION C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Replace lockwire .......................................................... .5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $43 ............................ $0 $43 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2026–06–02 Bell Textron Canada Limited: Amendment 39–23290; Docket No. FAA–2025–5030; Project Identifier MCAI–2025–00322–R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 24, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, certificated in any category, as identified in Transport Canada AD CF–2025–16, dated March 17, 2025 (Transport Canada AD CF–2025–16). (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 6700, Rotorcraft flight control. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of incorrectly installed lockwire on the stability and control augmentation system (SCAS) actuator jam nut. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the incorrect installation of the lockwire. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could allow the SCAS actuator jam nut to loosen, which could lead to the SCAS actuator rotating about the axis of the tube, interfering with the adjacent structure and limiting or completely jamming control movement, resulting in partial or complete loss of control of the helicopter. (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: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF– 2025–16. (h) Exceptions to Transport Canada AD CF– 2025–16 (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2025– 16 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2025– 16 requires compliance in terms of air time, this AD requires using hours time-in-service. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and email to: 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) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits are prohibited. (k) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Michael Yeshiambel, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (316) 946– 4133; email: michael.m.yeshiambel@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Transport Canada AD CF–2025–16, dated March 17, 2025. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For Transport Canada material identified in this AD, contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K1A 0N5, Canada; phone: (888) 663–3639; email: TC.AirworthinessDirectives- Consignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca. You may view this material on the Transport Canada website at tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Room 6N– 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. 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13495 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 54 / Friday, March 20, 2026 / Rules and Regulations Issued on March 12, 2026. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026–05549 Filed 3–19–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2025–5140; Airspace Docket No. 25–AAL–171] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of Class E Airspace; Birch Creek Airport, Birch Creek, AK AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Birch Creek Airport, Birch Creek, Alaska (AK). This action supports the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES : Effective date 0901 UTC, May 14, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES : A copy of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from www.federalregister.gov. FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air _ traffic/ publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Bryantjay T. Toves, Federal Aviation Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231–3465. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes Class E airspace to support IFR operations at Birch Creek Airport, Birch Creek, AK. History The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA–2025–5140 in the Federal Register (91 FR 2515; January 21, 2026), proposing to establish a Class E airspace area at Birch Creek Airport, Birch Creek, AK. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Incorporation by Reference Class E5 airspace areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11K, dated August 4, 2025, and effective September 15, 2025. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11K, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. The Rule This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing a Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Birch Creek Airport, Birch Creek, AK, to contain two private-use special instrument approach procedures in support of passenger shuttle, medevac, and cargo aircraft. Birch Creek Airport does not have published departure procedures; instead, it allows for diverse departures. To accommodate this, a 6.4-mile radius of Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is established to contain departing IFR aircraft until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface. A 6.4-mile radius also provides containment of arriving IFR operations below 1,500 feet above the surface when executing either of the private-use special instrument approach procedures. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, ‘‘FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures,’’ Appendix B, paragraph B– 2.5. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p.389. § 71.1 [Amended] ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11K, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 Mar 19, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with RULES