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FAA Directive for Leonardo Helicopter Placards and EPA CCR Permit Program Notice

This opportunity involves two federal agencies: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters

  • Applies to Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters equipped with specific 3-stretcher unit assemblies.
  • Requires installation of two placards:
  • Placard P/N 0800312690001 (Aerolite)
  • Placard P/N 015390001 (Aerolite)
  • Mandates revision of the flight manual using Aerolite FMS 07008 Flight Manual Supplement (P/N 139084501).
  • Compliance required within 25–30 flight hours or 30 days.
  • OEMs highlighted: Leonardo S.p.a. (helicopter manufacturer), Aerolite AG (stretcher and placard manufacturer).

• EPA Advance Notice on Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Permit Program

  • EPA is seeking public comment on a proposed Federal CCR permit program for electric utilities.
  • No products or services are being procured; this is a request for stakeholder input.
  • Focuses on permit criteria, economic impacts, and implementation challenges.

Notable Requirements: - FAA directive specifically requires Aerolite-branded placards and flight manual supplements for compliance. - EPA notice is informational only and does not involve procurement.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to establish a Federal permit program for disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR). The EPA is considering new compliance pathways allowing site-specific considerations during permitting for CCR units complying with groundwater monitoring, corrective action, and closure requirements under federal or participating-State CCR permits. The EPA is also considering whether a general permit could be developed to allow facilities to temporarily obtain permit coverage until an individual permit is issued by EPA or an approved state CCR permit program. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking does not propose or change any regulatory requirements.

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