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contributions. 52 U.S.C. 30116(j). Under II. Deletion of 11 CFR 116.11— § § 116.11 and 116.12 [Removed]
the Commission’s implementing Restriction on an Authorized ■ 4. Remove §§ 116.11 and 116.12.
regulations, for personal loan amounts Committee’s Repayment of Personal
Dated: August 31, 2022.
that in the aggregate exceed $250,000, a Loans Exceeding $250,000 Made by the
Candidate to the Authorized Committee On behalf of the Commission
campaign ‘‘[m]ay repay the entire
Allen J. Dickerson,
amount of the personal loans using Section 116.11 implements section
contributions’’ made before or on the Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
304 of BCRA and provides for relevant [FR Doc. 2022–19344 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am]
date of the election, 11 CFR 116.1(b)(2), limitations on the repayment of
but ‘‘it must do so within 20 days of the BILLING CODE 6715–01–P
candidate personal loans aggregating in
election,’’ 11 CFR 116.11(b)(1); (c)(1). If excess of $250,000 by an authorized
using post-election contributions, a committee. 11 CFR 116.11. The
campaign may repay only up to Commission is removing § 116.11 in its DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
$250,000 of the personal loans. 11 CFR entirety. Federal Aviation Administration
116.11(b)(2); 11 CFR 116.12.
III. Deletion of 11 CFR 116.12—
On May 16, 2022, the Supreme Court Repayment of Candidate Loans of 14 CFR Part 39
of the United States ruled that section $250,000 or Less [Docket No. FAA–2022–0675; Project
304 of BCRA violates the Free Speech Identifier MCAI–2021–01406–T; Amendment
Section 116.12 provides that a
Clause of the First Amendment of the 39–22156; AD 2022–18–05]
campaign committee is authorized to
United States Constitution. The
repay a candidate’s personal loans less RIN 2120–AA64
Supreme Court’s ruling affirmed the
than $250,000 with contributions made
same holding of the U.S. District Court before, on, or after the date of the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
for the District of Columbia. Ted Cruz election. 11 CFR 116.2. The Commission Airplanes
for Senate v. Federal Election is removing § 116.12 in its entirety.
Commission, 542 F. Supp. 3d 1 (D.D.C. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2021). Accordingly, the Commission is List of Subjects Administration (FAA), DOT.
removing the regulations implementing 11 CFR Part 110 ACTION: Final rule.
this unconstitutional statutory
Contribution and expenditure SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
provision.
limitations and prohibitions. airworthiness directive (AD) for all
I. Deletion of 11 CFR 110.1(b)(3)(ii)(C)— Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320,
11 CFR Part 116 and A321 series airplanes. This AD was
Contributions by Persons Other Than
Multicandidate Political Committees Debts owed by candidates and prompted by unclear and incomplete
(52 U.S.C. 30116(a)(1)) political committees. placard instructions for the doghouse
For the reasons set out in the door lock. This AD requires installing
Section 110.1(b)(3)(i) provides that improved handling instruction placards
preamble, the Federal Election
contributions to a campaign for a on affected doghouses and re-
Commission amends 11 CFR chapter I
particular election after the election has as follows: identifying the doghouses, as specified
taken place may be made only to the in a European Union Aviation Safety
extent that the contribution does not PART 110—CONTRIBUTION AND Agency (EASA) AD, which is
exceed a committee’s net debts EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS AND incorporated by reference. This AD also
outstanding from such election. 11 CFR PROHIBITIONS prohibits the installation of affected
110.1(b)(3)(i). The following paragraph doghouses under certain conditions.
(ii) further provides how net debts ■ 1. The authority citation for part 110 The FAA is issuing this AD to address
outstanding shall be determined, and it continues to read as follows: the unsafe condition on these products.
states that an authorized committee Authority: 52 U.S.C. 30101(8), 30101(9), DATES: This AD is effective October 13,
must reduce its calculated net debts by 30102(c)(2) and (g), 30104(i)(3), 30111(a)(8), 2022.
any outstanding candidate personal loan 30116, 30118, 30120, 30121, 30122, 30123, The Director of the Federal Register
amounts more than $250,000. 11 CFR 30124, 36 U.S.C. 510. approved the incorporation by reference
110.1(b)(3)(ii)(C). The regulation that of a certain publication listed in this AD
§ 110.1 [Amended]
reduces the calculation of net debts as of October 13, 2022.
based on candidate personal loans ■ 2. Amend § 110.1: ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
exceeding $250,000 was issued as a ■ a. In paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A), by adding by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
conforming edit to the regulations, 11 ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at the end of EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
CFR 116.11 and 116.12 (see below), that the paragraph; Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
implemented the statutory limitation on ■ b. In paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(B), by 8999 000; email [email protected];
an authorized committee’s repayment of removing ‘‘; and’’ and adding a period internet easa.europa.eu. You may find
in its place; and this IBR material on the EASA website
candidate personal loans exceeding that
■ c. By removing paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(C). at ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this
amount. Increased Contribution and
material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Coordinated Party Expenditure Limits PART 116—DEBTS OWED BY Products Section, Operational Safety
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for Candidates Opposing Self-Financed CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Candidates, 68 FR 3970, 3973 (Jan. 27, COMMITTEES Moines, WA. For information on the
2003). The Commission is removing 11 availability of this material at the FAA,
CFR 110.1(b)(3)(ii)(C) and making ■ 3. The authority citation for part 116 call 206–231–3195. It is also available in
technical edits to 11 CFR continues to read as follows: the AD docket at regulations.gov by
110.1(b)(3)(ii)(A) and (B). Authority: 52 U.S.C. 30103(d), 30104(b)(8), searching for and locating Docket No.
30111(a)(8), 30116, 30118, 30141. FAA–2022–0675.

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Examining the AD Docket 231, A320–232, A320–233, A320–251N, Discussion of Final Airworthiness
You may examine the AD docket at A320–252N, A320–253N, A320–271N, Directive
regulations.gov by searching for and A320–272N, A320–273N, A321–111, Comments
locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0675; or A321–112, A321–131, A321–211, A321–
in person at Docket Operations between 212, A321–213, A321–231, A321–232, The FAA received no comments on
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through A321–251N, A321–251NX, A321–252N, the NPRM or on the determination of
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD A321–252NX, A321–253N, A321– the cost to the public.
docket contains this final rule, the 253NX, A321–271N, A321–271NX,
A321–272N, and A321–272NX Conclusion
mandatory continuing airworthiness
airplanes. Model A320–215 airplanes The FAA reviewed the relevant data
information (MCAI), any comments
are not certificated by the FAA and are and determined that air safety requires
received, and other information. The
not included on the U.S. type certificate adopting this AD as proposed. Except
address for Docket Operations is U.S.
data sheet; this AD therefore does not for minor editorial changes, this AD is
Department of Transportation, Docket
include those airplanes in the adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Operations, M–30, West Building
applicability. None of the changes will increase the
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 The FAA issued a notice of proposed
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC economic burden on any operator.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
20590. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
part 39 by adding an AD that would
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: to address the unsafe condition on these
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A318,
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, products.
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, The NPRM published in the Federal Related Service Information Under 1
International Validation Branch, 2200 Register on June 13, 2022 (87 FR 35684). CFR Part 51
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; The NPRM was prompted by unclear
telephone and fax 206–231–3229; email and incomplete placard instructions for EASA AD 2021–0279 specifies
[email protected]. the doghouse door lock. The NPRM procedures for installing improved
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed to require installing improved handling instruction placards on
handling instruction placards on affected doghouses and re-identifying
Background the doghouses, and prohibits
affected doghouses and re-identifying
EASA, which is the Technical Agent the doghouses, as specified in EASA AD installation of affected doghouses under
for the Member States of the European 2021–0279. The NPRM also proposed to certain conditions. This material is
Union, has issued EASA AD 2021–0279, prohibit the installation of affected reasonably available because the
dated December 15, 2021 (EASA AD doghouses under certain conditions. interested parties have access to it
2021–0279) (also referred to as the The FAA is issuing this AD to address through their normal course of business
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition the possible failure of the doghouse or by the means identified in the
for all Airbus SAS Model Airbus A318– door lock latch, which could result in ADDRESSES section.
111, A318–112, A318–121, A318–122, locking the door in the closed position Costs of Compliance
A319–111, A319–112, A319–113, A319– and preventing access to the emergency
114, A319–115, A319–131, A319–132, equipment in the doghouse, possibly The FAA estimates that this AD
A319–133, A319–151N, A319–153N, resulting in injury to occupants. See the would affect 1,825 airplanes of U.S.
A319–171N, A320–211, A320–212, MCAI for additional background registry. The FAA estimates the
A320–214, A320–215, A320–216, A320– information. following costs to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators

1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................................................................................. $* $85 $155,125

* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the replacement placards specified in this AD.

According to the manufacturer, some detail the scope of the Agency’s Regulatory Findings
or all of the costs of this AD may be authority. This AD will not have federalism
covered under warranty, thereby The FAA is issuing this rulemaking implications under Executive Order
reducing the cost impact on affected under the authority described in 13132. This AD will not have a
individuals. The FAA does not control Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section substantial direct effect on the States, on
warranty coverage for affected 44701: General requirements. Under the relationship between the national
individuals. As a result, the FAA has that section, Congress charges the FAA government and the States, or on the
included all known costs in the cost with promoting safe flight of civil distribution of power and
estimate. aircraft in air commerce by prescribing responsibilities among the various
regulations for practices, methods, and levels of government.
Authority for This Rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I
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procedures the Administrator finds

Title 49 of the United States Code necessary for safety in air commerce. certify that this AD:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
This regulation is within the scope of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
that authority because it addresses an (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
section 106, describes the authority of unsafe condition that is likely to exist or in Alaska, and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: develop on products identified in this (3) Will not have a significant
Aviation Programs, describes in more rulemaking action. economic impact, positive or negative,

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on a substantial number of small entities to the emergency equipment in the doghouse, (j) Related Information
under the criteria of the Regulatory possibly resulting in injury to occupants. For more information about this AD,
Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the International Validation Branch, 2200 South
compliance times specified, unless already 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
safety, Incorporation by reference, and fax 206–231–3229; email
(g) Requirements [email protected].
Safety.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
The Amendment
AD: Comply with all required actions and (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified in, and in approved the incorporation by reference of
delegated to me by the Administrator, accordance with, European Union Aviation the service information listed in this
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0279, dated paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
follows: December 15, 2021 (EASA AD 2021–0279). part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021–0279
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS as applicable to do the actions required by
(1) Where EASA AD 2021–0279 refers to its this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
DIRECTIVES
effective date, this AD requires using the (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
effective date of this AD. (EASA) AD 2021–0279, dated December 15,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2021.
continues to read as follows: 2021–0279 does not apply to this AD. (ii) [Reserved]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021– (3) For EASA AD 2021–0279, contact
0279 refers to affected airplanes, replace the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
§ 39.13 [Amended] text ‘‘For Group 1 aeroplanes’’ with ‘‘Group Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 1 airplanes except for airplanes identified in 000; email [email protected]; internet
paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2021–0279.’’ easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD
the following new airworthiness on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
directive: (i) Additional AD Provisions (4) You may view this material at the FAA,
2022–18–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
22156; Docket No. FAA–2022–0675; AD: Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01406–T. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Moines, WA. For information on the
(AMOCs): The Manager, International availability of this material at the FAA, call
(a) Effective Date 206–231–3195.
Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to
This airworthiness directive (AD) is approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (5) You may view this material that is
effective October 13, 2022. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. incorporated by reference at the National
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Archives and Records Administration
(b) Affected ADs
request to your principal inspector or (NARA). For information on the availability
None. of this material at NARA, email
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
(c) Applicability [email protected], or go to:
appropriate. If sending information directly
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS to the International Validation Branch, send
locations.html.
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) it to the attention of the person identified in
through (4) of this AD, certificated in any paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be Issued on August 17, 2022.
category. emailed to: [email protected]. Christina Underwood,
(1) All Model A318–111, A318–112, A318– Before using any approved AMOC, notify Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
121, and A318–122 airplanes. your appropriate principal inspector, or Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(2) All Model A319–111, A319–112, A319– lacking a principal inspector, the manager of [FR Doc. 2022–19279 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am]
113, A319–114, A319–115, A319–131, A319– the responsible Flight Standards Office.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
132, A319–133, A319–151N, A319–153N, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
and A319–171N airplanes. requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
(3) All Model A320–211, A320–212, A320– from a manufacturer, the instructions must
214, A320–216, A320–231, A320–232, A320– be accomplished using a method approved DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
233, A320–251N, A320–252N, A320–253N, by the Manager, International Validation
A320–271N, A320–272N, and A320–273N Federal Aviation Administration
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
airplanes. EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
(4) All Model A321–111, A321–112, A321– If approved by the DOA, the approval must 14 CFR Part 39
131, A321–211, A321–212, A321–213, A321– include the DOA-authorized signature. [Docket No. FAA–2022–0680; Project
231, A321–232, A321–251N, A321–251NX, (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Identifier MCAI–2021–01415–T; Amendment
A321–252N, A321–252NX, A321–253N, as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if 39–22146; AD 2022–17–08]
A321–253NX, A321–271N, A321–271NX, any service information contains procedures
A321–272N, and A321–272NX airplanes. RIN 2120–AA64
or tests that are identified as RC, those
(d) Subject procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Airplanes
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(e) Unsafe Condition as RC may be deviated from using accepted
Administration (FAA), Department of
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This AD was prompted by unclear and methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
Transportation (DOT).
incomplete placard instructions for the
doghouse door lock, which could lead to obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided ACTION: Final rule.
incorrect operation of the doghouse door the procedures and tests identified as RC can
lock. The FAA is issuing this AD to address be done and the airplane can be put back in SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding
the possible failure of the doghouse door lock an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020–22–
latch, which could result in locking the door changes to procedures or tests identified as 03, which applied to all Airbus SAS
in the closed position and preventing access RC require approval of an AMOC. Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and

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