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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi)
Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and
540 series, ``Parallel Valve'' reciprocating engines, with certain
Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N)
AEL65102 series ``Titan'', installed. This proposed AD would require
initial and repetitive visual inspections and compression tests to
detect cracks at the head-to-barrel interface, replacement of cylinder
assemblies found cracked, and replacement of certain cylinder
assemblies, at new reduced times-in-service. This proposed AD results
from reports of 45 failures with head separations of ECi cylinder
assemblies. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of engine power
due to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface in the cylinder
assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a
cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by July 18,
2008.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5

p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You can get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from Engine Components, Inc., 9503 Middlex, San Antonio, TX 78217;
Phone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace Engineer,
Special Certification Office, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone
(817) 222-5145; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD'' in the subject line of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD
in light of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search
function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who
sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy
Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65
FR 19477-78).

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is
the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

Discussion

    In November 2005, we started receiving reports from the National
Transportation Safety Board, FAA Flight Standards District Offices, and
other FAA offices, of failures of ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N AEL65102
series, installed on Lycoming Engines models 320, 360, and 540 series,
parallel valve reciprocating engines. ECi holds the Parts Manufacturer
Approval (PMA) for the affected cylinder assemblies. Parallel valve
Lycoming reciprocating engines are identified by the intake and exhaust
valves in a parallel configuration. We investigated the failures and
determined they were caused by fatigue cracking of the aluminum alloy
cylinder head at the head-to-barrel interface.
    We identified two manufacturing groups of cylinder assemblies
requiring action. Group ``A'' cylinder assemblies (serial number (SN)
1138-02 through SN 35171-22) require initial and repetitive visual
inspections and compression tests, and removal from service at 2,000
operating hours time-in-service (TIS), unless installed in helicopters.
If installed in helicopters, group ``A'' cylinder assemblies require
the same actions, but must be removed from service at 1,500 operating
hours TIS. The helicopter ECi cylinder assemblies are removed at 1,500
hours, because the more strenuous operating conditions require a
shorter time between overhaul (TBO). Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies
(SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28) require the same initial visual
inspection and compression test, but must be removed from service
before exceeding 350 operating hours TIS. All of the affected cylinder
assemblies are marked with cylinder head P/N AEL85099. This unsafe
condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of engine power due
to cracks in the cylinder assembly and possible engine failure caused
by cylinder head separation.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design.
    We are proposing this AD, which would require:
     Determining if Group ``A'' or Group ``B'' ECi cylinder
assemblies, P/N AEL65102 series ``Titan'', with cylinder head P/N
AEL85099, are installed on your engine.
     For any Group ``A'' cylinder assembly, performing initial
and repetitive visual inspections and compression tests, and
replacement not later than 2,000 operating hours TIS or within 25
operating hours TIS if the cylinder assembly exceeds 2,000 operating
hours TIS on the effective date of the proposed AD.
     For any Group ``A'' cylinder assembly installed in a
helicopter, performing the same initial and repetitive visual
inspections and compression tests, but replacement not later than 1,500
operating hours TIS or within 25 operating hours TIS if the cylinder
assembly exceeds 1,500 operating hours TIS on the effective date of the
proposed AD.
     For any Group ``B'' cylinder assembly, performing the same
initial visual inspection and compression test, and replacement not
later than 350 operating hours TIS or within 25 operating hours TIS if
the cylinder assembly exceeds 350 operating hours TIS on the effective
date of the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 13,000 ECi cylinder
assemblies installed in aircraft of U.S. registry. The visual
inspection and compression tests would take about 4 work-hours for each
engine. An individual cylinder replacement would require $1,100 for
parts and 6 work-hours. Lycoming engines with a set of 4 ECi cylinders
would require 12 work-hours for the cylinder replacement. Lycoming
engines with a set of 6 ECi cylinders would require 16 work-hours for
the cylinder replacement. We estimate 18 percent of the affected
population of cylinders will be replaced. The total cost of the
proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $7,952,000. Our estimate is
exclusive of any possible warranty coverage.

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.
    We are 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

    We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the
Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:

Engine Components Inc. (ECi): Docket No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by July 18,
2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron
Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, ``Parallel Valve'',
reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 of this AD, with ECi
cylinder assembly, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series ``Titan'', and
with cylinder head, P/N AEL85099, installed.
    (1) The applicable cylinder assembly serial numbers (SNs) are SN
1138-02 through SN 35171-22, (referred to in this AD as Group ``A''
cylinder assemblies); and
    (2) SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28 (referred to in this AD as
Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies).
    (3) Note that the cylinder assembly P/N is at the crankcase end
of the cylinder assembly, and might be difficult to see. As a guide
in determining if your cylinder assemblies are affected, all
affected cylinder assemblies have cylinder head P/N AEL85099. The
cylinder head P/N is at the top of the cylinder head, near the
intake and exhaust valve springs, and is easier to locate than the
cylinder assembly P/N.
    (4) Note that the set of numbers appearing on the cylinder,
above and to the left of the SN, in the form of ``123456'' is not
used for determining applicability.

                         Table 1.--Engine Models
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      Cylinder assembly part No.           Installed on engine models
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AEL65102-NST04........................  O-320-A1B, A2B, A2C, A2D, A3A,
                                         A3B, B2B, B2C, B2D, B2E, B3B,
                                         B3C, C2B, C2C, C3B, C3C, D1A,
                                         D1AD, D1B, D1C, D1D, D1F, D2A,
                                         D2B, D2C, D2F, D2G, D2H, D2J,
                                         D3G, E1A, E1B, E1C, E1F, E1J,
                                         E2A, E2B, E2C, E2D, E2E, E2F,
                                         E2G, E2H, E3D, E3H.
                                        IO-320-A1A, A2A, B1A, B1B, B1C,
                                         B1D, B1E, B2A, D1A, D1AD, D1B,
                                         D1C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2B.
                                        AEIO-320-D1B, D2B, E1A, E1B,
                                         E2A, E2B.
                                        AIO-320-A1A, A1B, A2A, A2B, B1B,
                                         C1B.
                                        LIO-320-B1A.
AEL65102-NST05........................  IO-320-C1A, C1B, C1F, F1A.
                                        LIO-320-C1A.
AEL65102-NST06........................  O-320-A1A, A2A, A2B, A2C, A3A,
                                         A3B, A3C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2C,
                                         (also, an O-320 model with no
                                         suffix).
                                        IO-320-A1A, A2A.
AEL65102-NST07........................  IO-320-B1A, B1B.
                                        LIO-320-B1A.
AEL65102-NST08........................  O-320-B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, B3A,
                                         B3B, B3C, C1A, C1B, C2A, C2B,
                                         C3A, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1B, D2A,
                                         D2B, D2C.
AEL65102-NST10........................  O-360-A1A, A1C, A1D, A2A, A2E,
                                         A3A, A3D, A4A, B1A, B1B, B2A,
                                         B2B, C1A, C1C, C1G, C2A, C2B,
                                         C2C, C2D, D1A, D2A, D2B.
                                        IO-360-B1A, B1B, B1C.
                                        HO-360-A1A, B1A, B1B.
                                        HIO-360-B1A, B1B.
                                        AEIO-360-B1B.
                                        O-540-A1A, A1A5, A1B5, A1C5,
                                         A1D, A1D5, A2B, A3D5, A4A5,
                                         A4B5, A4C5, A4D5, B1A5, B1B5,
                                         B1D5, B2A5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D,
                                         B4A5, B4B5, B4B5D, D1A5, E1A,
                                         E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5,
                                         G1A5, G2A5.
                                        IO-540-C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5,
                                         C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5,
                                         N1A5D.
AEL65102-NST12........................  O-360-A1A, A1AD, A1D, A1F, A1F6,
                                         A1F6D, A1G, A1G6, A1G6D, A1H,
                                         A1H6, A1J, A1LD, A1P, A2A, A2D,
                                         A2F, A2G, A2H, A3A, A3AD, A3D,
                                         A4A, A4AD, A4D, A4G, A4J, A4JD,
                                         A4K, A4M, A4N, A4P, A5AD, B1A,
                                         B2C, C1A, C1C, C1E, C1F, C1G,
                                         C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, C2E, C4F,
                                         C4P, D2A, F1A6, G1A6.
                                        HO-360 -C1A.
                                        LO-360-A1G6D, A1H6.
                                        HIO-360-B1A, B1B, G1A.
                                        LTO-360-A1A6D.
                                        TO-360-A1A6D.
                                        IO-360-B1B, B1BD, B1D, B1E, B1F,
                                         B1F6, B1G6, B2E, B2F, B2F6,
                                         B4A, E1A, L2A, M1A, M1B.
                                        AEIO-360-B1B, B1D, B1E, B1F,
                                         B1F6, B1G6, B1H, B2F, B2F6,
                                         B4A, H1A, H1B.
                                        O-540-A4D5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D,
                                         B4B5, B4B5D, E4A5, E4B5, E4B5D,
                                         E4C5, G1A5, G1A5D, G2A5, H1A5,
                                         H1A5D, H1B5, H1B5D, H2A5,
                                         H2A5D, H2B5D.

                                        IO-540-C4B5, C4B5D, C4D5, C4D5D,
                                         D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, N1A5, N1A5D,
                                         T4A5D, T4B5, T4B5D, T4C5D,
                                         V4A5, V4A5D.
                                        AEIO-540-D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, D4D5.
AEL65102-NST26........................  IO-540-J4A5, R1A5.
                                        TIO-540-C1A, E1A, G1A, H1A.
AEL65102-NST38........................  IO-360-F1A.
                                        TIO-540-AA1AD, AB1AD, AB1BD,
                                         AF1A, AG1A, AK1A, C1A, C1AD,
                                         K1AD.
                                        LTIO-540-K1AD.
AEL65102-NST43........................  O-360-J2A.
                                        O-540-F1B5, J1A5D, J1B5D, J1C5D,
                                         J1D5D, J2A5D, J2B5D, J2C5D,
                                         J2D5D, J3A5, J3A5D, J3C5D.
                                        IO-540-AB1A5, W1A5, W1A5D,
                                         W3A5D.
AEL65102-NST44........................  O-540-L3C5D.
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For information, the Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming)
models 320, 360, and 540 series, ``Parallel Valve'', reciprocating
engines are installed on, but not limited to, the aircraft listed in
the following Table 2:

           Table 2.--Engines Installed On, But Not Limited To
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             Engine models              Installed on, but not limited to
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O-320-A1A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
                                         ``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
                                         Apache (PA-23), Pawnee (PA-25).
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
                                        Mooney Aircraft: Mark (20A).
                                        Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-46).
                                        Simmering-Graz Pauker: Flamingo
                                         (SGP-M-222).
                                        Aviamilano: Scricciolo (P-19).
                                        Vos Helicopter Co.: Spring Bok.
O-320-A1B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
                                         ``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
                                         Apache (PA-23).
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
                                        S.O.C.A.T.A.: Horizon (Gardan).
O-320-A2A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
                                         ``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
                                         Agriculture (PA-18A ``150''),
                                         Super Cub (PA-18 ``150''),
                                         Caribbean (PA-22 ``150''),
                                         Pawnee (PA-25).
                                        Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
                                         Texas (A-5, A-5T).
                                        Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C-1).
                                        Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1, T-15,
                                         T-15D).
                                        Shinn Engineering: Shinn (2150-
                                         A).
                                        Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-46).
                                        Neiva: (1PD-5802).
                                        Sud: Gardan-Horizon (GY-80).
                                        LaVerda: Falco (F8L Series II,
                                         America).
                                        Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10).
                                        Kingsford Smith: Autocrat (SCRM-
                                         153).
                                        Aero Commander: 100.
O-320-A2B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
                                         ``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
                                         Cherokee (PA-28 ``150''), Super
                                         Cub (PA-18 ``150'').
                                        Champion Aircraft: Challenger
                                         (7GCA, 7GCB, 7KC), Citabria
                                         (7GCAA, 7GCRC), Agriculture
                                         (7GCBA).
                                        Beagle: Pup (150).
                                        Artic: Interstate S1B2.
                                        Robinson: R-22.
                                        Varga: Kachina 2150A.
O-320-A2C.............................  Robinson: R-22.
                                        Cicare: Cicare AG.
                                        Bellanca Aircraft: Citabria 150
                                         (7GCAA), Citabria 150S (7GCBC).
O-320-A2D.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23).
O-320-A3A.............................  Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
                                        Corben-Fettes: Globe Special
                                         (Globe GC-1B).
O-320-A3B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23).
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
                                        Teal II: TSC (1A2).
O-320-B1A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
                                        Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10).
O-320-B1B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
O-320-B2A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
                                         ``160'', PA-22S ``160'').
O-320-B2B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
                                         ``160'', PA-22S ``160'').
                                        Beagle: Airedale (D5-160).
                                        Fuji-Heavy Industries: Fuji (F-
                                         200).
                                        Uirapuru: Aerotec 122.
O-320-B2C.............................  Robinson: R-22.
O-320-B2D.............................  Maule: MX-7-160.

O-320-B2E.............................  Lycon.
O-320-B3A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
O-320-B3B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
                                         170A, 170B).
                                        Sud: Gardan (GY80-160).
O-320-C1A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
                                        Riley Aircraft: Rayjay (Apache).
O-320-C1B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
O-320-C3A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
O-320-C3B.............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
O-320-D1A.............................  Sud: Gardan (GY-80).
                                        Gyroflug: Speed Cancard.
                                        Grob: G115.
O-320-D1F.............................  Slingsby: T67 Firefly.
O-320-D2A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28S
                                         ``160'').
                                        Robin: Major (DR400-140B),
                                         Chevalier (DR-360), (R-3140).
                                        S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tampico TB9.
                                        Slingsby: T67C Firefly.
                                        Daetwyler: MD-3-160.
                                        Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel.
                                        Aviolight: P66D Delta.
                                        General Avia: Pinguino.
O-320-D2B.............................  Beech Aircraft: Musketeer (M-
                                         23).
                                        Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28
                                         ``160'').
O-320-D2J.............................  Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk 172.
O-320-D3G.............................  Piper Aircraft: Warrior II,
                                         Cadet (PA-28-161).
O-320-E1A.............................  Grob: G115.
O-320-E1C.............................  M.B.B. (Messerschmitt-Boelkow-
                                         Blohm): Monsun (BO-209-B).
O-320-E1F.............................  M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B).
O-320-E2A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28
                                         ``140'', PA-28 ``150'').
                                        Robin: Major (DR-340), Sitar,
                                         Bagheera (GY-100-135).
                                        S.O.C.A.T.A.: Super Rallye (MS-
                                         886), Rallye Commodore (MS-
                                         892).
                                        Siai-Marchetti: (S-202).
                                        F.F.A.: Bravo (AS-202/15).
                                        Partenavia: Oscar (P66B), Bucker
                                         (131 APM).
                                        Aeromot: Paulistina P-56.
                                        Pezetel: Koliber 150.
O-320-E2C.............................  Beech Aircraft: Musketeer III (M-
                                         23III).
                                        M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B).
O-320-E2D.............................  Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal (172-
                                         I, 177).
O-320-E2F.............................  M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B),
                                         Wassmer Pacific (WA-51).
O-320-E2G.............................  American Aviation Corp.:
                                         Traveler.
O-320-E3D.............................  Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (140).
                                        Beech Aircraft: Sport.
IO-320-B2A............................  Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
                                         (PA-30).
IO-320-B1C............................  Hi. Shear: Wing.
IO-320-B1D............................  Ted Smith Aircraft: Aerostar.
IO-320-C1A............................  Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
                                         (PA-30 Turbo).
IO-320-D1A............................  M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
IO-320-D1B............................  M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
IO-320-E1A............................  M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
IO-320-E1B............................  Bellanca Aircraft.
IO-320-E2A............................  Champion Aircraft: Citabria.
IO-320-E2B............................  Bellanca Aircraft.
IO-320-F1A............................  CAAR Engineering: Carr Midget.
LIO-320-B1A...........................  Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
                                         (PA-39).
LIO-320-C1A...........................  Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
                                         (PA-39).
AIO-320-B1B...........................  M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
AEIO-320-D1B..........................  Slingsby: T67M Firefly.
AEIO-320-D2B..........................  Hundustan Aeronautics Ltd.: HT-
                                         2.
AEIO-320-E1A..........................  Bellanca Aircraft.
                                        Champion Aircraft.
AEIO-320-E1B..........................  Bellanca Aircraft.
                                        Champion Aircraft: Decathalon
                                         (8KCAB-CS).
AEIO-320-E2B..........................  Bellanca Aircraft.
                                        Champion Aircraft: Decathalon
                                         (8KCAB).
O-320-A1A.............................  Riley Aircraft: Riley Twin.
O-360-A1A.............................  Beech Aircraft: Travel Air (95,
                                         B-95).
                                        Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
                                         24).
                                        Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
                                         (A-6).
                                        Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C-2, LA-
                                         4, 4A or 4P).

                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna
                                         (170B, 172, 172A, 172B).
                                        Mooney Aircraft: Mark ``20B'' (M-
                                         20B).
                                        Earl Horton: Pawnee (Piper PA-
                                         25).
                                        Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-51).
                                        Neiva: (1PD-5901).
                                        Regente: (N-591).
                                        Wassmer: Super 4 (WA-50A), Sancy
                                         (WA-40), Baladou (WA-40),
                                         Pariou (WA-40).
                                        Sud: Gardan (GY-180).
                                        Bolkow: (207).
                                        Partenavia: Oscar (P-66).
                                        Siai-Marchetti: (S-205).
                                        Procaer: Picchio (F-15-A).
                                        S.A.A.B.: Safir (91-D).
                                        Malmo: Vipan (MF-10B).
                                        Aero Boero: AB-180.
                                        Beagle: Airedale (A-109).
                                        DeHavilland: Drover (DHA-3MK3).
                                        Kingsford-Smith: Bushmaster (J5-
                                         6).
                                        Aero Engine Service Ltd.: Victa
                                         (R-2).
O-360-A1AD............................  S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tabago TB-10.
O-360-A1D.............................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
                                         24).
                                        Lake Aircraft: Colonial (LA-4,
                                         4A or 4P).
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Beech (Beech
                                         95).
                                        Mooney Aircraft: Master ``21''
                                         (M-20E), Mark ``20B'', ``20D'',
                                         (M20B, M20C), Mooney Statesman
                                         (M-20G).
                                        Dinfia: Querandi (1A-45).
                                        Wassmer: (WA-50).
                                        Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10).
                                        Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk.
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23
                                         ``160'').
O-360-A1F6............................  Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal.
O-360-A1F6D...........................  Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal 177.
                                        Teal III: TSC (1A3).
O-360-A1G6............................  Aero Commander.
O-360-A1G6D...........................  Beech Aircraft: Duchess 76.
O-360-A1H6............................  Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA-
                                         44).
O-360-A1LD............................  Wassmer: Europa WA-52.
O-360-A1P.............................  Aviat: Husky.
O-360-A2A.............................  Center Est Aeronautique: Regente
                                         (DR-253).
                                        S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye Commodore
                                         (MS-893).
                                        Societe Aeronautique Normande:
                                         Mousquetaire (D-140).
                                        Bolkow: Klemm (K1-107C).
                                        Partenavia: Oscar (P-66).
                                        Beagle: Husky (D5-180) (J1-U).
O-360-A2D.............................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
                                         24), Cherokee ``C'' (PA-28
                                         ``180'').
                                        Mooney Aircraft: Master ``21''
                                         (M-20D), Mark ``21'' (M-20E).
O-360-A2E.............................  Std. Helicopter.
O-360-A2F.............................  Aero Commander: Lark (100).
                                        Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal.
O-360-A2G.............................  Beech Aircraft: Sport.
O-360-A3A.............................  C.A.A.R.P.S.A.N.: (M-23III).
                                        Societe Aeronautique Normande:
                                         Jodel (D-140C).
                                        Robin: Regent (DR400/180),
                                         Remorqueur (DR400/180R), R-
                                         3170.
                                        S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 180GT,
                                         Sportavia Sportsman (RS-180).
                                        Norman Aeroplace Co.: NAC-1
                                         Freelance.
                                        Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel.
O-360-A3AD............................  S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB-10.
                                        Robin: Aiglon (R-1180T).
O-360-A4A.............................  Piper Aircraft: Cherokee ``D''
                                         (PA-28 ``180'').
O-360-A4D.............................  Varga: Kachina.
O-360-A4G.............................  Beech Aircraft: Musketeer Custom
                                         III.
O-360-A4K.............................  Grumman American: Tiger.
                                        Beech Aircraft: Sundowner 180.
O-360-A4M.............................  Piper Aircraft: Archer II (PA-28
                                         ``18'').
                                        Valmet: PIK-23.
O-360-A4N.............................  Cessna Aircraft: 172 (Optional).
O-360-A4P.............................  Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion.
O-360-A5AD............................  C. Itoh and Co.: Fuji FA-200.
O-360-B2C.............................  Seabird Aviation: SB7L.
O-360-C1A.............................  Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
                                         (A-6).
O-360-C1E.............................  Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC-
                                         CS).
O-360-C1F.............................  Maule: Star Rocket MX-7-180.
O-360-C1G.............................  Christen: Husky (A-1).

O-360-C2B.............................  Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
O-360-C2D.............................  Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
O-360-C2E.............................  Hughes Tool Co.: (YHO-2HU)
                                         Military.
                                        Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC
                                         FP).
O-360-C4F.............................  Maule: MX-7-180A.
O-360-C4P.............................  Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion.
O-360-F1A6............................  Cessna Aircraft: Cutlass RG.
O-360-J2A.............................  Robinson: R22.
IO-360-B1A............................  Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-
                                         95A).
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23
                                         ``200'').
IO-360-B1B............................  Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-
                                         95B).
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23
                                         ``200'').
                                        Fuji: (FA-200).
IO-360-B1D............................  United Consultants: See-Bee.
IO-360-B1E............................  Piper Aircraft: Arrow (PA-28
                                         ``180R'').
IO-360-B1F............................  Utva: 75.
IO-360-B2E............................  C.A.A.R.P. C.A.P. (10).
IO-360-B1F6...........................  Great Lakes: Trainer.
IO-360-B1G6...........................  American Blimp: Spector 42.
IO-360-B2F6...........................  Great Lakes: Trainer.
LO-360-A1G6D..........................  Beech Aircraft: Duchess.
LO-360-A1H6...........................  Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA-
                                         44).
IO-360-E1A............................  T.R. Smith Aircraft: Aerostar.
IO-360-L2A............................  Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk C-172.
IO-360-M1A............................  Diamond Aircraft: DA-40.
IO-360-M1B............................  Vans Aircraft: RV6, RV7, RV8.
                                        Lancair: 360.
AEIO-360-B1F..........................  F.F.A.: Bravo (200).
                                        Grob: G115/Sport-Acro.
AEIO-360-B1G6.........................  Great Lakes.
AEIO-360-B2F..........................  Mundry: CAP-10.
AEIO-360-B4A..........................  Pitts: S-1S.
AEIO-360-H1A..........................  Bellanca Aircraft: Super
                                         Decathalon (8KCAB-180).
AEIO-360-H1B..........................  American Champion: Super
                                         Decathalon.
VO-360-A1A............................  Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2).
VO-360-A1B............................  Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2,
                                         B2-A), Military (YHO-3BR).
VO-360-B1A............................  Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2,
                                         B2-A).
IVO-360-A1A...........................  Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B2-
                                         B).
HO-360-B1A............................  Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
HO-360-B1B............................  Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
HO-360-C1A............................  Schweizer: (300C).
HIO-360-B1A...........................  Hughes Tool Co.: Military (269-A-
                                         1), (TH-55A).
HIO-360-B1B...........................  Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
HIO-360-G1A...........................  Schweizer: (CB).
O-540-A1A.............................  Rhein-Flugzeugbau: (RF-1).
O-540-A1A5............................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``180'').
                                        Helio: Military (H-250).
                                        Yoeman Aviation: (YA-1).
O-540-A1B5............................  Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23
                                         ``250''), Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``250'').
O-540-A1C5............................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``250'').
O-540-A1D.............................  Found Bros.: (FBA-2C).
                                        Dornier: (DO-28-B1).
O-540-A1D5............................  Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23
                                         ``250''), Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``250''), Military Aztec (U-
                                         11A).
                                        Dornier: (DO-28).
O-540-A2B.............................  Aero Commander: (500).
                                        Mid-States Mfg. Co.: Twin
                                         Courier (H-500), (U-5).
O-540-A3D5............................  Piper Aircraft: Navy Aztec (PA-
                                         23 ``250'').
O-540-B1A5............................  Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
                                         ``235'').
O-540-B1B5............................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``250'').
                                        Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-24
                                         ``250'').
O-540-B1D5............................  Wassmer: (WA-421).
O-540-B2B5............................  Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25
                                         ``235''), Cherokee (PA-28
                                         ``235''), Aztec (PA-23
                                         ``235'').
                                        Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
                                         (A-9).
                                        Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1).
                                        S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235CA.
O-540-B2C5............................  Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25
                                         ``235'').
O-540-B4B5............................  Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28
                                         ``235'').
                                        Embraer: Corioca (EMB-710).
                                        S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235GT,
                                         Rallye 235C.
                                        Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235),
                                         Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super
                                         Std. Rocket (M-7-235).
O-540-E4A5............................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``260'').
                                        Aviamilano: Flamingo (F-250).

                                        Siai-Marchetti: (SF-260), (SF-
                                         208).
O-540-E4B5............................  Britten-Norman: (BN-2).
                                        Piper Aircraft: Cherokee Six (PA-
                                         32 ``260'').
O-540-E4C5............................  Pilatus Britten-Norman: Islander
                                         (BN-2A-26), Islander (BN-2A-
                                         27), Islander II (BN-2B-26),
                                         Islander (BN-2A-21), Trislander
                                         (BN-2A-Mark III-2).
O-540-F1B5............................  Omega Aircraft: (BS-12D1).
                                        Robinson: (R-44).
O-540-G1A5............................  Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25
                                         ``260'').
O-540-H1B5D...........................  Aero Boero: 260.
O-540-H2A5............................  Embraer: Impanema ``AG''.
                                        Gippsland: GA-200.
O-540-H2B5D...........................  Aero Boero: 260.
O-540-J1A5D...........................  Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235),
                                         Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super
                                         Std. Rocket (M-7-235).
O-540-J3A5............................  Robin: R-3000/235.
O-540-J3A5D...........................  Piper Aircraft: Dakota (PA-28-
                                         236).
O-540-J3C5D...........................  Cessna Aircraft: Skylane RG.
O-540-L3C5D...........................  Cessna Aircraft: TR-182, Turbo
                                         Skylane RG.
IO-540-C1B5...........................  Piper Aircraft: Aztec B (PA-23
                                         ``250''), Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``250'').
IO-540-C1C5...........................  Riley Aircraft: Turbo-Rocket.
IO-540-C4B5...........................  Piper Aircraft: Aztec C (PA-23
                                         ``250''), Aztec F.
                                        Wassmer: (WA4-21).
                                        Avions Pierre Robin: (HR100/
                                         250).
                                        Bellanca Aircraft: Aries T-250.
                                        Aerofab: Renegade 250.
IO-540-C4D5...........................  S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB-20.
IO-540-C4D5D..........................  S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TB-20.
IO-540-D4A5...........................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
                                         ``260'').
                                        Siai-Marchetti: (SF-260).
IO-540-D4B5...........................  Cerva: (CE-43 Guepard).
IO-540-J4A5...........................  Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23
                                         ``250'').
IO-540-R1A5...........................  Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
                                         24).
IO-540-T4A5D..........................  General Aviation: Model 114.
IO-540-T4B5...........................  Commander: 114B.
IO-540-T4B5D..........................  Rockwell: 114.
IO-540-T4C5D..........................  Lake Aircraft: Seawolf.
IO-540-V4A5...........................  Maule: MT-7-260, M-7-260.
                                        Aircraft Manufacturing Factory.
IO-540-V4A5D..........................  Brooklands: Scoutmaster.
IO-540-W1A5...........................  Maule: MX-7-235, MT-7-235, M7-
                                         235.
IO-540-W1A5D..........................  Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235),
                                         Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super
                                         Std. Rocket (M-7-235).
IO-540-W3A5D..........................  Schweizer: Power Glider.
AEIO-540-D4A5.........................  Christen: Pitts (S-2S, S-2B).
                                        Siai-Marchetti: SF-260.
                                        H.A.L.: HPT-32.
                                        Slingsby: Firefly T3A.
AEIO-540-D4B5.........................  Moravan: Zlin-50L.
                                        H.A.L.: HPT-32.
AEIO-540-D4D5.........................  Burkhart Grob: Grob G, 115T
                                         Aero.
TIO-540-C1A...........................  Piper Aircraft: Turbo Aztec (PA-
                                         23-250).
TIO-540-K1AD..........................  Piper Aircraft.
TIO-540-AA1AD.........................  Aerofab Inc.: Turbo Renegade
                                         (270).
TIO-540-AB1AD.........................  S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TC TB-21.
TIO-540-AB1BD.........................  Schweizer.
TIO-540-AF1A..........................  Mooney Aircraft: ``TLS'' M20M.
TIO-540-AG1A..........................  Commander Aircraft: 114TC.
TIO-540-AK1A..........................  Cessna Aircraft: Turbo Skylane
                                         T182T.
LTIO-540-K1AD.........................  Piper Aircraft.
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Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from reports of 45 failures with head
separations of ECi cylinder assemblies. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of engine power due to cracks at the head-to-barrel
interface in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure
caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss
of control of the aircraft.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.

Engines Not Overhauled or Cylinder Assemblies Not Replaced Since New

    (f) If your engine has not been overhauled or had any cylinder
assemblies replaced since new, no further action is required.

Engines Overhauled or Cylinder Assemblies Replaced Since New

    (g) If your engine was overhauled or had a cylinder assembly
replaced since new, do the following:
    (1) Before further flight, inspect the maintenance records and
engine logbook to determine if the overhaul or repair facility used
ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N
AEL85099, with a SN 1138-02 through SN

35171-22, or a SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28, installed.
    (2) If the cylinder assemblies are not ECi, P/N AEL65102, no
further action is required.
    (3) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, and if the
serial number is not listed in this AD, no further action is
required.
    (4) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, and if the
serial number is listed in this AD, do the following:

Group ``A'' Cylinder Assemblies

    (i) For Group ``A'' cylinder assemblies:
    (A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and an initial compression
test as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within
the next 10 operating hours time-in-service (TIS), if the cylinder
assembly has 350 or more operating hours TIS on the effective date
of this AD, but fewer than 2,000 operating hours TIS.
    (B) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and an initial compression
test as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, before
exceeding 350 operating hours TIS, if the cylinder assembly has
fewer than 350 operating hours TIS on the effective date of this AD.
    (C) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in helicopter engines
within the next 25 operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD if the cylinder assembly has 1,500 operating hours TIS or
more on the effective date of this AD.
    (D) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in airplane engines
within the next 25 operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD if the cylinder assembly has 2,000 operating hours TIS or
more on the effective date of this AD.
    (E) Perform repetitive visual inspections as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and repetitive compression
tests as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within
every 50 operating hours TIS.
    (F) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in helicopter engines
that pass the visual inspections and compression tests, no later
than 1,500 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
    (G) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in airplane engines
that pass the visual inspections and compression tests, no later
than 2,000 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.

Group ``B'' Cylinder Assemblies

    (ii) For Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies:
    (A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and initial compression test
as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within an
additional 10 operating hours TIS.
    (B) Replace the cylinder assembly within the next 25 operating
hours TIS after the effective date of this AD if the cylinder
assembly has 350 or more operating hours TIS on the effective date
of this AD.
    (C) Replace cylinder assemblies that pass the initial visual
inspections and compression tests, before exceeding 350 operating
hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.

Visual Inspection

    (h) Visually inspect around the exhaust valve side, for cracks
or any signs of black or white residue of combustion leakage from
cracks.
    (i) Replace cracked cylinder assemblies before further flight.
    (j) Information on cylinder assembly visual inspection can be
found in ECi Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 08-1, Revision 1,
dated April 8, 2008.

Cylinder Assembly Compression Test

    (k) Compression test the cylinder assembly.
    (l) Information on cylinder assembly compression testing can be
found in ECi MSB No. 08-1, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2008.
    (m) During the compression test, if the cylinder pressure gauge
reads below 70 pounds-per-square-inch, apply a water and soap
solution to the side of the leaking cylinder, near the head-to-
barrel interface.
    (n) Replace the cylinder assembly before further flight, if air
leakage and bubbles are observed on the side of the cylinder
assembly, near the head-to-barrel interface.
    (o) Repair or replace the engine cylinder assembly before
further flight if the cause of the low gauge reading in paragraph
(m) of this AD is from leaking intake or exhaust valves, or from
leaking piston rings.

Prohibition of ECi Cylinder Assemblies Affected By This AD

    (p) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any ECi
cylinder assembly, P/N AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N AEL85099,
and with SN 1138-02 through SN 35171-22, or SN 35239-01 through SN
37016-28, onto any engine, and do not attempt to repair or reuse
these ECi cylinder assemblies.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (q) The Manager, Special Certification Office, has the authority
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Special Flight Permits

    (r) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we will not approve special flight
permits for this AD for engines that have failed the visual
inspection or the cylinder assembly compression test required by
this AD.

Related Information

    (s) ECi Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 08-1, Revision 1, dated
April 8, 2008, pertains to the subject of this AD.
    (t) Contact Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace Engineer, Special
Certification Office, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, for more information
about this AD.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 13, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-11116 Filed 5-16-08; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 6, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 26911-26914]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09548]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 271

[EPA-R05-RCRA-2018-0376; FRL-10008-91-Region 5]

Indiana: Proposed Authorization of State Hazardous Waste
Management Program Revisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Indiana has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended.
EPA has reviewed Indiana's application and has determined that these
changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final
authorization. Therefore, we are proposing to authorize the State's
changes. EPA seeks public comment prior to taking final action.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Instructions: EPA must receive your comments by June 22, 2020.
Direct your comments to Docket ID Number EPA-R05-RCRA-2018-0376. EPA's
policy is that all comments received will be included in the public
docket without change and may be made available online at
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information

provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov,
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access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you
send an email comment directly to EPA without going through
www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured
and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket
and made available on the internet. If you submit an electronic
comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact
information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you
submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties
and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to
consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special
characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses. (For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit
the EPA Docket Center homepage at www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm).
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the
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information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy.
Publicly available docket materials are available electronically in
www.regulations.gov. For alternative access to docket materials, please
contact the person identified in the For Further Information Contact
section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Gromnicki, Indiana Regulatory
Specialist, U.S. EPA Region 5, LL-17J, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois 60604,<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
The EPA Region 5 office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and facility closures due to
COVID-19.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Why are revisions to state programs necessary?

    States that have received final authorization from EPA under RCRA
section 3006(b), 42 U.S.C. 6926(b), must maintain a hazardous waste
program that is equivalent to, consistent with, and no less stringent
than the Federal program. As the Federal program changes, states must
change their programs and ask EPA to authorize the changes. Changes to
state programs may be necessary when Federal or state statutory or
regulatory authority is modified or when certain other changes occur.
Most commonly, states must change their programs because of changes to
EPA's regulations in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 124,
260 through 268, 270, 273, and 279.
    New Federal requirements and prohibitions imposed by Federal
regulations that EPA promulgates pursuant to the Hazardous and Solid
Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA) take effect in authorized states at the
same time that they take effect in unauthorized states. Thus, EPA will
implement those requirements and prohibitions in Indiana, including the
issuance of new permits implementing those requirements, until the
State is granted authorization to do so.

B. What decisions has EPA made in this rule?

    On January 23, 2020, Indiana submitted a complete program revision
application seeking authorization of changes to its hazardous waste
program that correspond to certain Federal rules promulgated between
March 18, 2010 and April 8, 2015 (including RCRA Clusters XIX through
XXIV). EPA concludes that Indiana's application to revise its
authorized program meets all of the statutory and regulatory
requirements established under RCRA, as set forth in RCRA section
3006(b), 42 U.S.C. 6926(b), and 40 CFR part 271. Therefore, EPA
proposes to grant Indiana final authorization to operate its hazardous
waste program with the changes described in the authorization
application, and as outlined below in Section F of this document.
Indiana has responsibility for permitting treatment, storage, and
disposal facilities within its borders (except in Indian country) and
for carrying out the aspects of the RCRA program described in its
revised program application, subject to the limitations of HSWA, as
discussed above.

C. What is the effect of this proposed authorization decision?

    If Indiana is authorized for the changes described in Indiana's
authorization application, these changes will become part of the
authorized State hazardous waste program, and will therefore be
federally enforceable. Indiana will continue to have primary
enforcement authority and responsibility for its State hazardous waste
program. EPA would maintain its authorities under RCRA sections 3007,
3008, 3013, and 7003, including its authority to:
     Conduct inspections, and require monitoring, tests,
analyses and reports;
     Enforce RCRA requirements, including authorized State
program requirements, and suspend or revoke permits; and
     Take enforcement actions regardless of whether the State
has taken its own actions.
    This action will not impose additional requirements on the
regulated community because the regulations for which EPA is proposing
to authorize Indiana are already effective under state law and are not
changed by today's proposed action.

D. What happens if EPA receives comments that oppose this action?

    If EPA receives comments on this proposed action, we will address
all such comments in a later final rule. You may not have another
opportunity to comment. If you want to comment on this authorization,
you should do so at this time.

E. What has Indiana previously been authorized for?

    Indiana initially received Final Authorization on January 31, 1986,
effective January 31, 1986 (51 FR 3955) to implement the RCRA hazardous
waste management program. We granted authorization for changes to their
program on October 31, 1986, effective December 31, 1986 (51 FR 39752);
January 5, 1988, effective January 19, 1988 (53 FR 128); July 13, 1989,
effective September 11, 1989 (54 FR 29557); July 23, 1991, effective
September 23, 1991 (56 FR 33717); July 24, 1991, effective September
23, 1991 (56 FR 33866); July 29, 1991, effective September 27, 1991 (56
FR 35831); July 30, 1991, effective September 30, 1991 (56 FR 36010);
August 20, 1996, effective October 21, 1996 (61 FR 43018); September 1,
1999, effective November 30, 1999 (64 FR 47692); January 4, 2001
effective January 4, 2001 (66 FR 733); December 6, 2001 effective
December 6, 2001 (66 FR 63331); October 29, 2004 (69 FR 63100)
effective October 29, 2004; November 23, 2005 (70 FR 70740) effective
November 23, 2005; and June 6, 2013 (78 FR 33986) effective June 6,
2013.

F. What changes are we proposing with today's action?

    On January 23, 2020, Indiana submitted a final complete program

revision application, seeking authorization of changes to its hazardous
waste management program in accordance with 40 CFR 271.21. EPA proposes
to determine, subject to receipt of written comments that oppose this
action, that Indiana's hazardous waste program revisions are equivalent
to, consistent with, and no less stringent than the federal program,
and therefore satisfy all of the requirements necessary to qualify for
final authorization. Therefore, EPA is proposing to authorize Indiana
for the following program changes:

         Table 1--Indiana's Analogs to the Federal Requirements
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    Description of federal       Federal Register     Analogous state
          requirement             date and page          authority
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Hazardous Waste Technical       March 18, 2010;    329 IAC 3.1-4-1(a);
 Corrections and                 75 FR 12989 and    3.1-4-1(b); 3.1-4-5
 Clarifications Checklist 223.   amended on June    through 25.1; 3.1-6-
                                 4, 2010; 75 FR     1; 3.1-6-2(4); 3.1-6-
                                 31716.             2(7); 3.1-6-2(10);
                                                    3.1-6-3; 3.1-6-4;
                                                    3.1-7-1; 3.1-7-2(4);
                                                    3.1-8-1; 3.1-8-2(1);
                                                    3.1-8-2 (7); 3.1-8-
                                                    4; 3.1-9-1; 3.1-9-
                                                    2(8); 3.1-10-1; 3.1-
                                                    10-2(11); 3.1-10-
                                                    2(21); 3.1-11-1; 3.1-
                                                    11-2(3); 3.1-12-1;
                                                    3.1-12-2(10); 3.1-13-
                                                    1 Effective November
                                                    5, 2016.
Withdrawal of the Emission      June 15, 2010; 75  329 IAC 3.1-6-1
 Comparable Fuel Exclusion       FR 33712.          Effective June 28,
 under RCRA Checklist 224.                          2012.
Removal of Saccharin and Its    December 17,       329 IAC 3.1-6.1; 3.1-
 Salts from the Lists of         2010; 75 FR        12-1; 3.1-12-2(10)
 Hazardous Wastes Checklist      78918.             Effective June 28,
 225.                                               2012.
Academic Laboratories           December 20,       329 IAC 3.1-7-1
 Generator Standards Technical   2010; 75 FR        Effective June 28,
 Corrections Checklist 226.      79304.             2012.
Revisions of the Land Disposal  June 13, 2011; 76  329 IAC 3.1-12-1; 3.1-
 Treatment Standards for         FR 34147.          12-2(10) Effective
 Carbamate Wastes Checklist                         July 3, 2015.
 227.
Hazardous Waste Technical       April 13, 2012;    329 IAC 3.1-6-1; 3.1-
 Corrections and                 77 FR 22229.       11-1 Effective July
 Clarifications Checklist 228.                      3, 2015.
Conditional Exclusions for      July 31, 2013; 78  329 IAC 3.1-4-1(a);
 Solvent Contaminated Wipes      FR 46448.          3.1-4-1(b); 3.1-4-5
 Checklist 229.                                     through 25.1; 3.1-6-
                                                    1; 3.1-6-2(13)
                                                    Effective July 3,
                                                    2015.
Conditional Exclusions for      January 3, 2014;   329 IAC 3.1-4-1(a);
 Carbon Dioxide Streams in       79 FR 350.         3.1-4-1(b); 3.1-4-5
 Geologic Sequestration                             through 25.1; 3.1-6-
 Activities Checklist 230.                          1 Effective July 3,
                                                    2015.
Hazardous Waste Electronic      February 7, 2014;  329 IAC 3.1-2; 3.1-3-
 Manifest Rule Checklist 231.    79 FR 7518.        1; 3.1-4-1(a); 3.1-4-
                                                    1(b) through 25.1;
                                                    3.1-7-1; 3.1-8-1;
                                                    3.1-8-2(1); 3.1-8-
                                                    2(2); 3.1-9-1; 3.1-9-
                                                    2(8) Effective
                                                    November 5, 2016.
Revisions to the Export         June 26, 2014; 79  329 IAC 3.1-4-1(a);
 Provisions of the Cathode Ray   FR 36220.          3.1-4-1(b); 3.1-4-5
 Tube Rule Checklist 232.                           through 25.1; 3.1-6-
                                                    1 Effective November
                                                    5, 2016.
Revisions to the Definition of  January 13, 2015;  329 IAC 3.1-5-4; 3.1-
 Solid Waste Checklist 233A.     80 FR 1694.        5-4(b); 3.1-5-7(a);
                                                    3.1-5-7(b) Effective
                                                    November 5, 2016.
Revisions to the Definition of  January 13, 2015;  329 IAC 3.1-6-1; 3.1-
 Solid Waste Checklist 233C.     80 FR 1694.        6-2(3) Effective
                                                    November 5, 2016.
Revisions to the Definition of  January 13, 2015;  329 IAC 3.1-4-1(a);
 Solid Waste Checklist 233E.     80 FR 1694.        3.1-4-1(b); 3.1-4-5
                                                    through 25.1; 3.1-6-
                                                    1; 3.1-6-2(2)
                                                    Effective November
                                                    5, 2016.
Response to Vacaturs of the     April 8, 2015; 80  329 IAC 3.1-4-1(a);
 Comparable Fuels Rule and the   FR 18777.          3.1-4-1(b); 3.1-4-5
 Gasification Rule Checklist                        through 25.1; 3.1-6-
 234.                                               1 Effective November
                                                    5, 2016.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Indiana is not seeking authorization for the transfer-based
exclusion, at 40 CFR 261.4(a)(24) and (25), or the definition of
legitimate recycling, at 40 CFR 260.43, at this time.

G. Where are the revised State rules different from the Federal rules?

    When revised state rules differ from the Federal rules in the RCRA
state authorization process, EPA determines whether the state rules are
equivalent to, more stringent than, or broader in scope than the
federal program. Pursuant to Section 3009 of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6929,
state programs may contain requirements that are more stringent than
the federal regulations. Such more stringent requirements can be
federally authorized and, once authorized, become federally
enforceable. Although the statute does not prevent states from adopting
regulations that are broader in scope than the federal program, states
cannot receive federal authorization for such regulations, and they are
not federally enforceable.
    EPA considers the following State requirements to be more stringent
than the Federal requirements:
    329 IAC 3.1-6-3, because the State adds six hazardous wastes to the
acute hazardous waste list that are not acute hazardous wastes in 40
CFR part 261.
    329 IAC 3.1-9-2, because the State maintains more stringent levels
for groundwater protection for several of the constituents listed in
Table 1 of 40 CFR 264.94.
    These requirements are part of Indiana's authorized program and are
federally enforceable.
    Broader-in-scope requirements do not become part of the authorized
program and EPA cannot enforce them. Although regulated entities must
comply with these requirements in accordance with State law, they are
not RCRA requirements.
    There are no state requirements in the program revisions Indiana
seeks authorization for that are considered to be broader in scope than
the Federal requirements.
    EPA cannot authorize the Federal requirements at 40 CFR 268.5,
268.6, 268.42(b), 268.44, and 270.3. Indiana has excluded those non-
delegable federal requirements. EPA will continue to implement those
requirements.

H. Who handles permits after the final authorization takes effect?

    When the Final Authorization takes effect, Indiana will issue
permits for all the provisions for which it is authorized and will
administer the permits it issues. EPA will continue to administer any
RCRA hazardous waste permits or portions of permits which EPA issues
prior to the effective date of the

proposed authorization until they expire or are terminated. EPA will
not issue any new permits or new portions of permits for the provisions
listed in the Table above after the effective date of the final
authorization. EPA will continue to implement and issue permits for
HSWA requirements for which Indiana is not yet authorized. EPA has the
authority to enforce state-issued permits after the State is
authorized.

I. How does today's action affect Indian country (18 U.S.C. 1151) in
Indiana?

    Indiana is not authorized to carry out its hazardous waste program
in Indian country within the State, which includes:
     All lands within the exterior boundaries of Indian
reservations within or abutting the State of Indiana;
     Any land held in trust by the U.S. for an Indian tribe;
and
     Any other land, whether on or off an Indian reservation,
that qualifies as Indian country.
    Therefore, this action has no effect on Indian country. EPA retains
jurisdiction over Indian country and will continue to implement and
administer the RCRA program on these lands.

J. What is codification and will EPA codify Indiana's hazardous waste
program as proposed in this rule?

    Codification is the process of placing citations and references to
the State's statutes and regulations that comprise the State's
authorized hazardous waste program into the Code of Federal
Regulations. EPA does this by adding those citations and references to
the authorized State rules in 40 CFR part 272. EPA is not proposing to
codify the authorization of Indiana's changes at this time. However,
EPA reserves the ability to amend 40 CFR part 272, subpart P for the
authorization of Indiana's program changes at a later date.

K. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted this action
from the requirements of Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4,
1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011). This action proposes to
authorize State requirements for the purpose of RCRA section 3006 and
imposes no additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law.
Therefore, this action is not subject to review by OMB. This action is
not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 3, 2017) regulatory
action because actions such as today's proposed authorization of
Indiana's revised hazardous waste program under RCRA are exempted under
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, I certify that this action will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
Because this action proposes to authorize pre-existing requirements
under State law and does not impose any additional enforceable duty
beyond that required by State law, it does not contain any unfunded
mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as
described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-
1538). For the same reason, this action also does not significantly or
uniquely affect the communities of tribal governments, as specified by
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). This action will
not have substantial direct effects 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,
as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999),
because it merely proposes to authorize State requirements as part of
the State RCRA hazardous waste program without altering the
relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities
established by RCRA. This action also is not subject to Executive Order
13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because it is not economically
significant and it does not make decisions based on environmental
health or safety risks. This action is not subject to Executive Order
13211, ``Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001)
because it is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order
12866.
    Under RCRA section 3006(b), EPA grants a state's application for
authorization as long as the state meets the criteria required by RCRA.
It would thus be inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it
reviews a state authorization application, to require the use of any
particular voluntary consensus standard in place of another standard
that otherwise satisfies the requirements of RCRA. Thus, the
requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) do not apply. As required
by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 (61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996),
in proposing this rule, EPA has taken the necessary steps to eliminate
drafting errors and ambiguity, minimize potential litigation, and
provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct. EPA has complied
with Executive Order 12630 (53 FR 8859, March 15, 1988) by examining
the takings implications of this action in accordance with the
``Attorney General's Supplemental Guidelines for the Evaluation of Risk
and Avoidance of Unanticipated Takings'' issued under the executive
order. This action does not impose an information collection burden
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.). ``Burden'' is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Executive
Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) establishes federal
executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision directs
federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by
law, to make environmental justice part of their mission by identifying
and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse
human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and
activities on minority populations and low-income populations in the
United States. Because this action proposes authorization of pre-
existing State rules which are at least equivalent to, and no less
stringent than existing federal requirements, and imposes no additional
requirements beyond those imposed by State law, and there are no
anticipated significant adverse human health or environmental effects,
this proposed rule is not subject to Executive Order 12898.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 271

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Confidential business information, Hazardous waste, Hazardous waste
transportation, Indian lands, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority:  This action is issued under the authority of
sections 2002(a), 3006, and 7004(b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act
as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912(a), 6926, and 6974(b).

    Dated: April 29, 2020.
Kurt Thiede,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM05-25-000]

Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission
Services; Notice Providing for Reply Comments

November 9, 2005.
    On November 1, 2005, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) filed a Motion
to Provide for Filing of Reply Comments in the above-docketed
proceeding. In its filing, EEI requests that the Commission provide
interested parties an opportunity to file reply comments in response to
the Commission's Notice of Inquiry (NOI) issued September 16, 2005, in
the above-docketed proceeding. Preventing Undue Discrimination and
Preference in Transmission Services, 112 FERC ] 61299 (2005).
    By this notice, as requested by EEI, interested parties are
provided an opportunity to file reply comments in response to the
Commission's September 16 NOI. Reply comments should be filed on or
before January 23, 2006.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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