Control of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 24, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31078-31090] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-08453]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 34

[Docket No.: FAA-2023-2434; Amdt. No. 34-7] RIN 2120-AL83

Control of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action adopts standards for measuring non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) exhaust emissions from aircraft engines. With this rulemaking, the FAA implements the nvPM emissions standards adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), allowing manufacturers to certificate engines to the new nvPM emissions standards in the United States, and fulfilling the statutory obligations of the FAA under the Clean Air Act.

DATES: This rule is effective May 24, 2024. The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 24, 2024. The incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 31, 2012 (77 FR 76842). Comments on this rule must be received by June 24, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket number using any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or visit Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning this action, contact Ralph Iovinelli, Office of Environment and Energy (AEE-300), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3566; email [email protected].