[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 238 (Monday, December 12, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 77108-77111]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31663]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0494; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-20-AD;
Amendment 39-16884; AD 2011-25-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines Turbofan
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-
D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5
turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by three reports of high-
pressure turbine (HPT) case burn-through events, numerous reports of
loss of stage 1 blade outer air seal segments, and HPT case bulging.
This AD requires initial and repetitive 360 degree borescope
inspections of HPT stage 1 blade outer air seal segments for evidence
of certain distress conditions. This AD also requires incorporation of
improved durability stage 1 blade outer air seal segments at the next
exposure to the HPT module subassembly as terminating action to the
repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to prevent HPT case
burn-through, uncontrolled under-cowl engine fire, and damage to the
airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective January 17, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 17,
2012.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
International Aero Engines AG, 628 Hebron Avenue, Suite 400,
Glastonbury, CT 06033; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Web site: https://www.iaeworld.com. You
may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the

Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlos Fernandes, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-
7189; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 23, 2010 (75 FR
71373). That NPRM proposed to require initial and repetitive 360 degree
borescope inspections of HPT stage 1 blade outer air seal segments for
evidence of distress. That NPRM also proposed to require incorporation
of improved design stage 1 blade outer air seal segments at the next
exposure to the HPT module subassembly.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Increase Repetitive Inspection Interval

    A commenter, JetBlue Airways (JetBlue), requested that the
repetitive borescope inspection interval be increased from 1,200 hours
to either 1,500 or 2,000 hours. JetBlue requested the change to
coincide with the recent extension of its JetBlue maintenance check to
1,500 hours or its existing borescope inspection interval of 2,000
hours per its maintenance planning document.
    We disagree. We based the 1,200 hour interval on risk analysis and
it demonstrates a minimum level of safety. JetBlue did not offer data
to support an increase in the repetitive inspection interval. We did
not change the AD in response to this comment.

Request To Use Modified Parts That Have Been Reworked

    Three commenters, Lufthansa Technik AG, United Airlines, and TAM
Airlines, requested that the FAA allow use of modified parts that have
been reworked as a terminating action.
    We disagree. The commenters did not provide data to suggest that
the modified parts would correct the unsafe condition. Applicants are
allowed to propose alternative methods of compliance per paragraph (h)
of this AD. We did not change the AD in response to this comment.

Request To Make Compliance Not Based on Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)
Margin

    One commenter, Japan Airlines, asked that compliance be changed so
it does not depend on EGT margin or so that a longer period of time is
allowed to check EGT margin.
    We disagree. The unsafe condition identified in this AD develops
due to blade outer air seal degradation which is related to reduced EGT
margin. The EGT margin criteria in Table 1 of the compliance section of
this AD were developed based on field data. Operators who lack EGT
margin capture systems may develop an acceptable method to evaluate EGT
margin or assume the EGT margin criteria in Table 1 have been met. We
did not change the AD in response to this comment.

Request To Clarify EGT Margin

    Three commenters, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta
Airlines, requested that EGT margin be clarified.
    We agree. We revised paragraph (f) of this AD by providing
additional guidance on EGT margin.

Request To Establish Corrective Action for Each Operator's Environment

    One commenter, Japan Airlines, asked that corrective action be
established for each operator's operational environment. The commenter
believes this change is justified because its blade outer air seals
(BOASs) are in good condition.
    We disagree. The EGT margin requirement in this AD accounts for the
operating environment. The calculation of operating hours to inspect
begins when all three criteria in Table 1 exceed requirements. We did
not change the AD in response to this comment.

Request To Vary EGT Margin

    Two commenters, Japan Airlines and TAM Airlines, requested to vary
EGT margin based on EGT redline/thrust level. The commenters believe
EGT trigger margin is too high and should be reduced.
    We disagree. EGT margin will vary based on thrust level so there is
no need to reduce or vary it. We have also seen reports that lower
redline/thrust engines with 45 degree Celsius margins have also
experienced BOAS damage. We did not change the AD in response to this
comment.

Request To Address Intersecting Axial and Circumferential Cracks

    One commenter, Delta Airlines, asked that we address intersecting
axial and circumferential cracks.
    We agree. We revised the AD by updating the SB V2500-ENG-72-0580
from revision 2 to revision 3 in paragraph (f), ``Borescope
Inspections.'' Revision 3 of this SB provides revised criteria for
intersecting axial and circumferential cracks.

Request To Clarify Terminating Action Requirement

    One commenter, Delta Airlines, asked that we clarify the
terminating action requirement. Delta Airlines indicated that it is
unclear if the terminating action for this AD is required or is
optional and requested further definition of the HPT module exposure.
Delta Airlines also asked that the paragraph in the terminating action
requirement that refers to concurrent requirements be modified to
identify the piece part stage 1 support assembly.
    We agree. Terminating action is mandatory. To eliminate any
uncertainty, we revised the heading of the ``Terminating Action''
paragraph to ``Mandatory Terminating Action'' to clarify that this
action is required. We also added a definition of HPT module exposure
to the Mandatory Terminating Action paragraph to improve clarity. We
further modified this paragraph by changing the concurrent requirement
paragraph references to identify the piece part stage 1 support
assembly.

Request To Change Engine Inspection Criteria

    One commenter, TAM Airlines, requested that the criteria for engine
inspection be determined by EGT margin deterioration rate instead of a
fixed EGT margin value. TAM Airlines asked that the current engine
inspection criteria be merged with high EGT margin deterioration rate
([deg]C/1000FH) and or EGT margin abrupt trend shifts.
    We disagree. EGT margin allows the operator to use more of the
available stage 1 blade outer air seal segments life and correlates
with the air seal degradation. We did not change the AD in response to
this comment.

Request To Provide Guidance on Engine Position Changes

    One commenter, TAM Airlines, asked for guidance on how to manage
engine position changes after going back above the EGT margin
threshold.
    We agree. We revised the Borescope Inspections paragraph to provide
additional clarification on engine position changes.

Additional Information on Unsafe Condition

    One commenter, Airbus, supported the FAA's position on repetitive
inspections and noted that the potential pylon lower spar damage caused
by HPT case burn-through would not prevent continued safe flight and
landing of the aircraft.
    We disagree. The description used in the AD adequately describes
the unsafe condition. We did not change the AD in response to this
comment.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (75 FR 71373, November 23, 2010) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (75 FR 71373, November 23, 2010).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 34 V2500 A1 series and 510 V2500
A5/D5 series engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per engine to perform one
inspection, about 3 work-hours per engine to install the improved
durability stage 1 blade outer air seal segments, and that the average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $150,882
(V2500 A1 series) and $155,195 (V2500 A5/D5 series) per engine. Based
on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S.
operators to be $84,556,878.

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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

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

2011-25-08 International Aero Engines: Amendment 39-16884; Docket
No. FAA-2010-0494; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-20-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 17, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500-A1,
V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-
D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD results from three reports received of high-pressure
turbine (HPT) case burn-through events. There have also been
numerous shop reports of loss of stage 1 blade outer air seal
segments, and HPT case bulging. We are issuing this AD to prevent
HPT case burn-through, uncontrolled under-cowl engine fire, and
damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    (1) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
    (2) For engines that have incorporated IAE Service Bulletin (SB)
No. V2500-ENG-72-0483, Revision 3 or earlier, or IAE SB No. V2500-
ENG-72-0542, Revision 1 or earlier, no further action is required.

(f) Borescope Inspections

    (1) Perform 360 degree borescope inspections of the HPT stage 1
blade outer air seal segments for evidence of the distress
conditions listed in Appendix D of IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0580,
Revision 3, dated August 23, 2011.
    (2) For V2525-D5 and V2528-D5 turbofan engines:
    (i) Inspect within 1,000 operating hours after the engine meets
all criteria as defined in Table 1 of this AD, or within 600
operating hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever is
greater.
    (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect within every 1,000 operating hours
or as defined in Appendix D of IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0580,
Revision 3, dated August 23, 2011, whichever is less.
    (iii) Use Accomplishment Instructions paragraphs 3.B.(1) through
3.B.(3), and Appendices A through D of IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0580,
Revision 3, dated August 23, 2011, to do these inspections.
    (3) For V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5,
V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines:
    (i) Inspect within 1,200 operating hours after the engine meets
all criteria as defined in Table 1 of this AD, or within 600
operating hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever is
greater.
    (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect within every 1,200 operating hours
or as defined in Appendix D of IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0580,
Revision 3, dated August 23, 2011, whichever is less.
    (iii) Use Accomplishment Instructions paragraphs 3.A.(1) through
3.A.(3), and Appendices A through D of IAE SB No.

V2500-ENG-72-0580, Revision 3, dated August 23, 2011, to do these
inspections.

                  Table 1--Stage 1 Blade Outer Air Seal Segment Inspection Compliance Criteria
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                                       Stage 1 blade outer air  Stage 1 blade outer air        Exhaust gas
                                         seal segments hours-    seal segments cycles-      temperature margin
             Engine model              since-new or since-last- since-new or since-last- degrees  Celsius  (less
                                        repair  (greater than)   repair  (greater than)           than)
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A1...................................                    6,000                    3,800                       45
A5...................................                    6,000                    3,500                       45
D5...................................                    5,000                    3,500                       45
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     (4) Exhaust Gas Temperature Margin is defined as the expected
margin during a sea-level takeoff on a 30-degree Celsius Outside Air
Temperature Day. Guidance on how to calculate EGT margin can be
found in IAE SIL 057. EGT margin smoothed data (data averaged over 6
consecutive flights) is to be compared with the criteria in Table 1.
If a gap in EGT data exists due to temporary loss of data, you may
use linear interpolation. Calculate operating hours from the point
when all criteria exceed the requirements in Table 1.
    (5) Except as provided below, the inspection of paragraphs
(f)(2)(i) through (f)(2)(iii) and (f)(3)(i) through (f)(3)(iii) must
be performed after all the criteria in Table 1 are satisfied;
regardless of subsequent EGT margin calculations or engine rating
changes. Temporary EGT margin excursions below the criteria in Table
1 that are corrected with simple troubleshooting methods (e.g., LRU
(line replaceable unit) replacement or correction of a measurement
error) do not constitute satisfying the criteria in Table 1.

(g) Mandatory Terminating Action

    (1) As terminating action to the repetitive 360 degree borescope
inspections required in paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) and (f)(3)(ii) above,
install improved durability stage 1 blade outer air seal segments at
the next HPT module subassembly exposure, which is defined as
separation of the HPT module mating flanges.
    (i) For V2500-A1 turbofan engines, use paragraphs 1.B.,
Concurrent Requirements, and paragraphs 3.(1)(a), 3.(1)(b)(iii), and
3.(2)(a) of the Accomplishment Instructions of IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-
72-0542, Revision 1, dated January 7, 2009, to do the installation.
    (ii) For V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5,
V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines, use
paragraphs 1.B., Concurrent Requirements, and paragraphs 3.(1)(a),
3.(1)(b), 3.(1)(c)(ii), and 3.(2)(a) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0483, Revision 3, dated
January 7, 2009, to do the installation.
    (iii) Both IAE SBs No. V2500-ENG-72-0542, Revision 1, and SB No.
V2500-ENG-72-0483, Revision 3, require modification of the stage 1
HPT support assembly before installing the new blade outer air seal
segments. You must complete the modification using those SBs, as
applicable to the appropriate engine model, to properly perform the
mandatory terminating action of this AD.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, may approve
alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Use the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Carlos
Fernandes, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Contact International Aero Engines AG, 628 Hebron Avenue
Suite 400, Glastonbury, CT 06033; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (860)
368-4600; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Web site: https://www.iaeworld.com; for a copy of the service information referenced
in this AD.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the
following service information on the date specified:
    (i) International Aero Engines (IAE) SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0580,
Revision 3, dated August 23, 2011, approved for IBR January 17,
2012.
    (ii) IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0542, Revision 1, dated January 7,
2009, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (iii) IAE SB No. V2500-ENG-72-0483, Revision 3, dated January 7,
2009, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
International Aero Engines AG, 628 Hebron Avenue, Suite 400,
Glastonbury, CT 06033; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Web site: https://www.iaeworld.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, MA, on November 30, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-31663 Filed 12-9-11; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0490; FRL-9987-81-Region 3]

Air Plan Approval; Maryland; Continuous Opacity Monitoring
Requirements for Municipal Waste Combustors and Cement Plants

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a state
implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland
(SIP Revision 16-04). This revision pertains to clarifying continuous
opacity monitoring requirements and visible emission standards for
municipal waste combustors (MWCs) and Portland cement plants. This
action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: This final rule is effective on January 14, 2019.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0490. All documents in the docket are listed on
the http://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential business
information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is
not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard
copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available through
http://www.regulations.gov, or please contact the person identified in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for additional availability
information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria A. Pino,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On August 23, 2018 (83 FR 42624), EPA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the State of Maryland. In the NPRM, EPA
proposed approval of a revision to Maryland's SIP to clarify visible
emissions (VE) and continuous opacity monitor (COM) requirements for
MWCs and Portland cement plants. The formal SIP revision (SIP Revision
16-04) was submitted by Maryland on May 10, 2016. On February 28, 2018,
the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Secretary Ben Grumbles
submitted a clarification letter to EPA Regional Administrator Cosmo
Servidio, withdrawing definitions for continuous burning and operating
time, COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B(8-1) and (27-1), respectively, from SIP
Revision 16-04. These definitions are no longer part of SIP Revision
16-04 and are not pending before EPA.

II. Summary of SIP Revision and EPA Analysis

    The SIP revision consisted of revisions to COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>,
Continuous Opacity Monitoring Requirements. Under COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>A,
Applicability and Exceptions, MDE added a new section, COMAR
<IP_ADDRESS>A(6), regarding requirements for alternative visible
emissions limits. Under COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B, General Requirements for
COMs, MDE amended COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B(3) to clarify that a COM must
comply with the applicable requirements in 40 CFR part 51, appendix P
in its entirety. Also under COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B, MDE added new sections
COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B(5) and <IP_ADDRESS>B(6) to clarify COM requirements
for the owners and operators of cement kilns and clinker coolers that
are operating COMs and the owners and operators of MWCs that are
required to install and operate COMs, respectively. MDE repealed
<IP_ADDRESS>F, regarding redundant COMs requirements for fuel burning
equipment, and is requesting its removal from the SIP. Finally, MDE
amended COMAR 26.11.08, Control of Incinerators, to add a new section D
to regulation .04, Visible Emissions.
    EPA evaluated these amendments and found that they help to clarify
requirements for COMs. Therefore, they are approvable. Other specific
requirements of Maryland's SIP Revision 16-04 and the rationale for
EPA's proposed action are explained in the NPRM and will not be
restated here.

III. Summary of Public Comments and EPA Responses

    On September 1, 2018, EPA received adverse comments from one
anonymous commenter.
    Comment: The commenter observed that in the docket for this
rulemaking, Docket ID No. EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0490, at http://www.regulations.gov, Maryland's February 28, 2018 withdrawal letter
looked incomplete.
    EPA Response: Upon receipt of the comment, EPA checked and
confirmed that the second page of the letter was inadvertently excluded
from the docket. EPA notes that the substance of the letter was
contained in the first page of the letter, which was included in the
docket. The first page explained that Maryland was withdrawing the
definitions of continuous burning and operating time from EPA's
consideration as SIP revisions.

    ``The purpose of this letter is to request a clarification to
the Maryland SIP Rev #16-04, to withdraw two definitions under COMAR
<IP_ADDRESS> Definitions from EPA's consideration. Please remove the
following two definitions from EPA's consideration for inclusion
into Maryland's SIP as part of SIP Rev #16-04:
    COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>.8:
    1. (8-1) Continuous Burning
    2. (27-1) Operating Time''
    The omitted second page contained only the following closing
language:

``. . . SIP submittal (enclosed) is an exact duplicate of the
official hard copy. If you have any questions concerning this SIP
action, please feel free to call me at (41 0) 537-3084 or Mr. George
(Tad) S. Aburn, Jr., Director of the Air and Radiation
Administration, at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Sincerely, Ben Grumbles, Secretary.

Enclosure
cc: Mr. George (Tad) S. Aburn Jr., Director, Air and Radiation
Administration; Ms. Cristina Fernandez, Director, Air Protection
Division, EPA Region Ill''

    Although all the relevant substantive information was contained in
the first page of the letter, which was include in the docket, EPA
rectified the omission as quickly as possible. EPA posted Maryland's
complete two-page letter, dated February 28, 2018, to Docket ID No.
EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0490, at http://www.regulations.gov, on September 4,
2018. The public comment period ran from August 23, 2018 until
September 24, 2018.
    Comment: The commenter also stated that EPA's NPRM was hard to
understand, writing, ``I can't follow which COMAR applies to what COMAR
because of what redundancies, changes, or what have you.''
    EPA Response: There were numerous changes discussed in EPA's August
23, 2018 NPRM, which readers may find hard to follow. However, in
section II of the NPRM, Summary of SIP Revision and EPA Analysis, EPA
set out a section by section accounting of the proposed changes to
Maryland's SIP. In addition, in Docket ID No. EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0490, at
http://www.regulations.gov, there are numerous documents that are part
of Maryland's SIP Revision

submittal, which help to clarify the exact COMAR changes. These
documents include the following attachments to document number EPA-R03-
OAR-2018-0490-0002, which is Maryland's SIP revision submittal letter.

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         Document number/title                     Explanation
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3a-original COMAR eff VE Incinerator     Current Effective COMAR text
 SIP 16-04.                               per MDE as of last action
                                          final effective 2/15/16; COMAR
                                          26.11.08--Control of
                                          Incinerators--.04 ONLY.
3a-updated COMAR eff text with notes     Current Effective COMAR text,
 SIP 16-04 Rev_02092018.                  as approved after SIP 15-05
                                          including SIP 15-04 with MDE
                                          notes; MDE proposed
                                          clarification to SIP
                                          16[hyphen]04 on 02/09/2018.
3b-updated COMAR eff text SIP 16-04      Current Effective COMAR text,
 Rev_02092018clean.                       as approved after SIP 15-05
                                          including SIP 15-04 with MDE
                                          proposed SIP Rev #16-04
                                          clarification on 02/09/2018.
3b-original COMAR eff text 26.11.01_.10  Current Effective COMAR text
 SIP16-04_042816.                         per MDE as of last action
                                          final effective 2/15/16; COMAR
                                          <IP_ADDRESS> & .10.
4a-original Notice of Final              Maryland Register, volume 43,
 Action_02052016.docx.                    issue 3, Friday, February 5,
                                          2016, notice of final action.
4b-Updated Notice of Final Action,       Maryland register, volume 43,
 definitions withdrawn.                   issue 3, Friday, February 5,
                                          2016, notice of final action,
                                          with references to withdrawn
                                          definitions for continuous
                                          burning and operating time,
                                          COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B(8-1) and
                                          (27-1), removed.
5a-original Notice of Proposed           Maryland Register, volume 42,
 Action_11.13.15.                         issue 23, Friday, November 13,
                                          2015, notice of proposed
                                          action.
5b-Updated Notice of Proposed Action,    Maryland register, volume 42,
 Definitions withdrawn.                   issue 23, Friday, November 13,
                                          2015, notice of proposed
                                          action with withdrawn
                                          definitions for continuous
                                          burning and operating time,
                                          COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B(8-1) and
                                          (27-1), removed.
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    These regulatory changes are also described in the amendments to 40
CFR part 52 set forth in this final rulemaking action.

IV. Final Action

    EPA is approving Maryland's May 10, 2016 SIP Revision 16-04, except
for the definitions of continuous burning and operating time that MDE
withdrew from SIP Revision 16-04 on February 28, 2018, as a revision to
the Maryland SIP. These revisions consist of amendments to Regulation
.10 under COMAR 26.11.01, General and Administrative Provisions, and
Regulation .04 under COMAR 26.11.08, Control of Incinerators, in
Maryland's SIP Revision 16-04, related to COMs and VE requirements for
cement plants and MWCs.

V. Incorporation by Reference

    In this document, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of MDE's
amendments to Regulation .10 under COMAR 26.11.01, General and
Administrative Provisions, and Regulation .04 under COMAR 26.11.08,
Control of Incinerators, contained in SIP Revision 16-04. As described
previously, the amendments to COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>, Continuous Opacity
Monitoring Requirements, are as follows: (1) Add a new section 6 to
COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>A, Applicability and Exceptions; (2) amend section 3
under COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B, General Requirements for COMs; (3) add new
sections 5 and 6 under COMAR <IP_ADDRESS>B; and (4) remove COMAR
<IP_ADDRESS>F, which has been repealed by the State. The amendment to
COMAR 26.11.08, Control of Incinerators, consists of an addition of a
new section D to Regulation .04, Visible Emissions. These regulatory
changes are described in the amendments to 40 CFR part 52 set forth in
this final rulemaking action. EPA has made, and will continue to make,
these materials generally available through www.regulations.gov and at
the EPA Region III Office (please contact the person identified in the
``For Further Information Contact'' section of this preamble for more
information). Therefore, these materials have been approved by EPA for
inclusion in the SIP, have been incorporated by reference by EPA into
that plan, are fully Federally enforceable under sections 110 and 113
of the CAA as of the effective date of the final rulemaking of EPA's
approval, and will be incorporated by reference in the next update to
the SIP compilation.\1\
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    \1\ 62 FR 27968 (May 22, 1997).
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VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. General Requirements

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and
does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state
law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
     Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2,
2017) regulatory action because SIP approvals are exempted under
Executive Order 12866.
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);

     Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in
the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.

B. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).

C. Petitions for Judicial Review

    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by February 12, 2019. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action approving Maryland SIP Revision 16-04, COMs
requirements for MWCs and Cement Plants, may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Particulate matter, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: November 30, 2018.
Cosmo Servidio,
Regional Administrator, Region III.
    40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart V--Maryland

0
2. In Sec.  52.1070, the table in paragraph (c) is amended by revising
the entries ``<IP_ADDRESS>'' and ``10.18.08/<IP_ADDRESS>'' to read as
follows:

Sec.  52.1070  Identification of plan.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

                 EPA-Approved Regulations, Technical Memoranda, and Statutes in the Maryland SIP
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                                                            State                                Additional
 Code of Maryland Administrative       Title/subject      effective     EPA approval date   explanation/citation
   Regulations (COMAR) citation                              date                             at 40 CFR 52.1100
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                                   26.11.01 General Administrative Provisions
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                                                  * * * * * * *
<IP_ADDRESS>......................  Continuous Opacity      2/15/2016  12/14/2018, [insert   1. Add new
                                    Monitoring                         Federal Register      subsections A(6),
                                    Requirements.                      citation].            B(5) and B(6).
                                                                                2. Revise subsection
                                                                                B(3).
                                                                                3. Remove subsection
                                                                                F.
                                                                                Previous approval 3/
                                                                                28/2018 (83 FR
                                                                                13193).

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                                    10.18.08/26.11.08 Control of Incinerators

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10.18.08/<IP_ADDRESS>.............  Visible Emissions...    2/15/2016  12/14/2018, [insert   Add new subsection
                                                                       Federal Register      D. Previous
                                                                       citation].            approval 8/1/2007
                                                                                (72 FR 41891).
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 18, 2020)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-1019; Product Identifier 2020-NM-104-AD; Amendment
39-21328; AD 2020-23-12]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report
that, during testing, wear was found on the drive strut anti-rotation
knuckles and lever bearing assembly (LBA) bushes on a certain flap
station. This AD requires repetitive inspections for wear or corrosion
damage of the drive strut anti-rotation knuckles and LBA bushes, and
applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 3, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 3,
2020.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by January 4, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this IBR material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1019.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
1019; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this AD, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-
3218; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0126, dated June 3, 2020
(``EASA AD 2020-0126'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct

an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes.
    This AD was prompted by a report that, during testing, wear was
found on the drive strut anti-rotation knuckles and LBA bushes on a
certain flap station. The FAA is issuing this AD to address wear and
corrosion damage in the primary structure, which could result in
detachment of the outer flap during flight and possible damage to or
reduced control of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background
information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0126 describes procedures for repetitive inspections
for wear or corrosion damage, or surface protection removal of the
drive strut anti-rotation knuckles and LBA bushes (which includes
measuring the gap between the LBA and the drive strut and re-greasing),
corrective action (including repair; applying a witness mark to the LBA
to monitor possible movement; applying grease; replacing the drive
strut and LBA; or turning and reinstalling the drive strut), and
inspection reports. This material is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD because the FAA evaluated
all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.

Requirements of This AD

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the MCAI
described previously, as incorporated by reference, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2020-0126
is incorporated by reference in this final rule. This AD, therefore,
requires compliance with EASA AD 2020-0126 in its entirety, through
that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same
as the heading of a particular section in the EASA AD does not mean
that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where
the AD requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance
times,'' compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the
section titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in the
EASA AD. Service information specified in EASA AD 2020-0126 that is
required for compliance with EASA AD 2020-0126 is available on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2020-1019.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    Since there are currently no domestic operators of these products,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary. In addition, for the reason stated above, the FAA finds
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than
30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and the FAA did not precede it by notice and opportunity for
public comment. The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data,
views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-1019;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-104-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal,
explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting
data. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described
in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14
CFR 11.35, the FAA will consider all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this AD based on those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments the FAA receives, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact the FAA receives about this AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any commentary that the FAA receives which
is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this rulemaking.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD interim action. If final action is later
identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking then.

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply with
this AD:

                 Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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            Labor cost                Parts cost      Cost per product
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425              $0  $425 per inspection.
 per inspection.
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.

    The FAA estimates that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the
cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be $85
per product.
    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in our cost estimate.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation
Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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

2020-23-12 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21328; Docket No. FAA-2020-1019;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-104-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 3, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes,
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by report that, during testing, wear was
found on the drive strut anti-rotation knuckles and lever bearing
assembly (LBA) bushes on a certain flap station. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address wear and corrosion damage in the primary
structure, which could result in detachment of the outer flap during
flight and possible damage to or reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2020-0126, dated June 3, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-0126'').

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0126

    (1) Where EASA AD 2020-0126 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0126 does not apply
to this AD.
    (3) Paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2020-0126 specifies to report
inspection results to Airbus within a certain compliance time. For
this AD, report inspection results at the applicable time specified
in paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the inspection.
    (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the effective date
of this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight

Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2020-0126 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraphs (h)(3) and (i)(2) of this
AD, RC procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
    (4) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement: A federal agency
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
All responses to this collection of information are mandatory as
required by this AD. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden to Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0126,
dated June 3, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2020-0126, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1019.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on November 4, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-25386 Filed 11-17-20; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 18 (Friday, January 26, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 62

[EPA-R08-OAR-2017-0698; FRL-9972-54-Region 8]

Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated
Facilities and Pollutants; North Dakota; Control of Emissions From
Existing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
approve a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d)/129 plan (the ``plan'')
submitted by the Division of Air Quality of the North Dakota Department
of Health (the ``Department'') on June 12, 2014. The plan would allow
for the implementation of emissions guidelines for existing commercial
and industrial solid waste incineration (CISWI) units within the
jurisdiction of the State of North Dakota. The plan creates new
enforceable emissions limits and operating procedures for existing
CISWI units within the State of North Dakota in accordance with the
requirements established by the revised CISWI new source performance
standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG), promulgated by the EPA
on March 21, 2011, with subsequent final amendments to the rule
promulgated on February 7, 2013. This proposed plan approval rulemaking
is being taken in accordance with the requirements of sections 111(d)
and 129 of the CAA and the relevant parts and subparts of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR).

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 26,
2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R08-
OAR-2017-0698 at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot
be edited or removed from www.regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions,
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Lohrke, Air Program, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Mail Code 8P-AR, 1595
Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado

80202-1129,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting Confidential Business Information (CBI). Do not
submit CBI to the EPA through http://www.regulations.gov or email.
Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be
CBI. For CBI information on a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to the EPA,
mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify
electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that
is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment
that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that
does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for
inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be
disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part
2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
     Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other
identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register volume,
date, and page number);
     Follow directions and organize your comments;
     Explain why you agree or disagree;
     Suggest alternatives and substitute language for your
requested changes;
     Describe any assumptions and provide any technical
information and/or data that you used;
     If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how
you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced;
     Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and
suggest alternatives;
     Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the
use of profanity or personal threats; and,
     Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.

II. Background Information

    Sections 111 and 129 of the CAA outline the EPA's statutory
authority for regulating new and existing solid waste incineration
units. Section 111(b) directs the EPA Administrator to publish and
periodically revise a list of source categories which significantly
cause or contribute to air pollution. This subsection also directs the
Administrator to establish federal standards of performance for new
sources within these categories. Section 111(d) grants the EPA
statutory authority to require states to submit to the agency
implementation plans for establishing performance standards applicable
to existing sources belonging to those categories established in
section 111(b). Section 129 specifically addresses solid waste
combustion and requires that the EPA regulate new and existing waste
incineration units pursuant to section 111 of the Act, including the
requirement that a state in which existing designated facilities
operate submit for approval a state plan for each category of regulated
waste incineration units. Section 129(b)(3) requires the EPA to
promulgate a federal plan for existing waste incineration units of any
designated category located in any state which has not submitted an
approvable 111(d)/129 state plan for said category of waste
incineration unit. Such federal plans remain in effect until the state
in question submits a new or revised state plan and subsequently
receives approval and promulgation of the plan under 40 CFR part 62.
    State plan submittals under CAA sections 111(d) and 129 must be
consistent with the relevant new or revised EG. Section 129(a)(1)(D) of
the Act requires the EPA to develop and periodically revise operating
standards for new and existing CISWI units. The NSPS and EG for CISWI
units were promulgated on December 1, 2000, at 40 CFR part 60, subparts
CCCC and DDDD, respectively. Revisions to the CISWI NSPS and EG were
subsequently promulgated by the EPA on March 21, 2011 (76 FR 15704),
with final actions on reconsideration of the rule published on February
7, 2013 (78 FR 9112), and June 23, 2016 (81 FR 40956). State plan
requirements specific to CISWI units, along with a model rule to ease
adoption of the EG, are found in subpart DDDD, while more general state
plan requirements are found in 40 CFR part 60, subpart B, and part 62,
subpart A. The guidelines found in subpart DDDD require that states
impose emission limits on designated facilities for those pollutants
regulated under section 129, including: Dioxins/furans, carbon
monoxide, metals (cadmium, lead and mercury), hydrogen chloride, sulfur
dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, opacity and particulate matter. The EG
also requires state plans include essential elements pursuant to
section 129 requirements, including: Monitoring, operator training and
facility permitting requirements.
    The current North Dakota state plan was submitted in May 2003 and
approved and promulgated on September 17, 2003 (68 FR 54374), under 40
CFR part 62, subpart JJ in response to the original CISWI rule as it
was promulgated on December 1, 2000 (65 FR 75338). Due to the most
recent revisions to the CISWI rule, the State of North Dakota is
required to revise and resubmit its state plan for the EPA approval
with respect to the updated EG requirements. On June 12, 2014, the
Department submitted to the EPA revisions to the current North Dakota
state plan for existing CISWI units within the state's jurisdiction.

III. Summary of North Dakota's Section 111(d)/129 Plan for Existing
CISWI Units

    The EPA has completed a review of the revised North Dakota section
111(d)/129 plan submittal in the context of the requirements of 40 CFR
part 60, subparts B and DDDD, and part 62, subpart A. The EPA has
determined that the plan submittal meets the requirements found in the
above-cited subparts. Accordingly, the EPA proposes to approve the
submitted state plan. The EPA's proposed approval action is limited to
the revised CISWI state plan submittal and the subpart DDDD ``Model
Rule'' addressing CISWI units as it is incorporated by the State of
North Dakota in the North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) Chapter 33-
15-12-02, subpart DDDD. A detailed summary of the submittal's
compliance with the requirements found in the CFR is available in the
technical support document (TSD) associated with this rulemaking
action. The TSD, as well as the complete North Dakota submittal
package, will be available in the docket for this rulemaking action and
may be found at the www.regulations.gov website.

IV. Proposed Action

    The EPA is proposing approval of the North Dakota 111(d)/129 state
plan for existing CISWI units because the plan requirements are at
least as stringent as the requirements for existing CISWI units found
in 40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD. The state plan was submitted pursuant
to 40 CFR part 60, subparts DDDD and B, and part 62, subpart A.
Accordingly, the EPA proposes to amend 40 CFR part 62, subpart JJ to
reflect the acceptability of the state plan submittal. This proposed
approval is limited to the provisions of 40 CFR parts 60 and 62 for
existing CISWI units, as found in the emission guidelines of Part 60,
subpart DDDD. The EPA Administrator will retain the authorities listed
under Sec. Sec.  60.2542 and 60.2030(c).

V. Statutory and Executive Order Review

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a section
111(d)/129 plan submission that complies with the provisions of the Act
and applicable federal regulations at 40 CFR 62.04. Thus, in reviewing
section 111(d)/129 plan submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly,
this action merely approves state law as meeting federal requirements
and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by
state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
     Is not expected to be an Executive Order 13771 regulatory
action because this action is not significant under Executive Order
12866;
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and,
     Is not subject to Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629,
February 16, 1994) because it does not establish an environmental
health or safety standard.
    In addition, this proposed rule is not approved to apply on any
Indian reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian
tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of
Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not
impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal
law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9,
2000).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 62

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Commercial and
industrial solid waste incineration, Intergovernmental relations,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: January 22, 2018.
Douglas H. Benevento,
Regional Administrator, Region 8.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2015-N-1837]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office
of Management and Budget Approval; Electronic User Fee Payment Request
Forms

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a
collection of information entitled ``Electronic User Fee Payment
Request Forms'' has been approved by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA PRA Staff, Office of Operations,
Food and Drug Administration, 8455 Colesville Rd., COLE-14526, Silver
Spring, MD 20993-0002<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 30, 2015, the Agency submitted
a proposed collection of information entitled ``Electronic User Fee
Payment Request Forms'' to OMB for review and clearance under 44 U.S.C.
3507. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has now approved the
information collection and has assigned OMB control number 0910-0805.
The approval expires on November 20, 2018. A copy of the supporting
statement for this information collection is available on the Internet
at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

    Dated: February 25, 2016.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0439; EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0442; EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0443; FRL-
9983-54-OW]

Proposed Information Collection Requests; Comment Request:
Microbial Rules Renewal Information Collection Request; Public Water
System Supervision Program Renewal Information Collection Request;
Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts, Chemical and Radionuclides Rules
Renewal Information Collection Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be
submitting renewals of information collection requests (ICRs) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.). The ICRs included in this renewal are the Microbial Rules
Renewal Information Collection Request, EPA ICR No. 1895.10, OMB
Control No. 2040-0205, which expires on April 30, 2019; the Public
Water System Supervision Program Renewal Information Collection
Request, EPA ICR No. 0270-47, OMB Control No. 2040-0090, which expires
on March 31, 2019; and the Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts,
Chemical and Radionuclides Rules Renewal Information Collection Request
(ICR), EPA ICR No. 1896.11, OMB Control No. 2040-0204, which expires on
August 31, 2019. The EPA is soliciting public comments on specific
aspects of the proposed information collections as described in this
renewal notice. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is
not required to respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 13, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the Docket ID numbers
provided for each item in the text, online using www.regulations.gov
(our preferred method), by email [email protected], or by mail to: EPA
Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460.
    The EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in
the public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Roland, Drinking Water
Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water,
(4606M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>: fax number: 202-
564-3755; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public dockets for these ICRs. The dockets can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about the EPA's public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, the EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the

burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. The EPA will consider the comments received
and amend the ICRs as appropriate. The final ICR packages will then be
submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, the EPA will
issue another Federal Register document to announce the submission of
the ICRs to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to
OMB.

Microbial Rules Renewal Information Collection Request (EPA ICR No.
1895.10, EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0442)

    Abstract: The Microbial Rules Renewal ICR examines public water
system and primacy agency burden and costs for recordkeeping and
reporting requirements in support of the microbial drinking water
regulations. These recordkeeping and reporting requirements are
mandatory for compliance with 40 CFR parts 141 and 142. The following
microbial regulations are included: The Surface Water Treatment Rule
(SWTR), the Total Coliform Rule (TCR), the Revised Total Coliform Rule
(RTCR), the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR), the
Filter Backwash Recycling Rule (FBRR), the Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface
Water Treatment Rule (LT1ESWTR), the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR), the Ground Water Rule (GWR) and the Aircraft
Drinking Water Rule (ADWR). Future microbial-related rulemakings will
be added to this consolidated ICR after the regulations are promulgated
and the initial, rule-specific, ICRs are due to expire.
    Form numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this action are public water systems and primacy agencies.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory for compliance with
40 CFR parts 141 and 142.
    Estimated number of respondents: 149,864 (total).
    Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., on occasion,
monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually).
    Total estimated burden: 14,683,598 hours (per year). Burden is
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $652,507,000 (per year), includes
$110,017,000 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no estimated increase or decrease of
hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared to what was
identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB.

Public Water System Supervision Program Renewal Information Collection
Request (EPA ICR No. 0270.47, EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0443)

    Abstract: The Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program
Renewal ICR examines the burden to public water systems, primacy
agencies, and tribal operator certification providers and costs for
``cross-cutting'' recordkeeping and reporting requirements (i.e., the
burden and costs for complying with drinking water information
requirements that are not associated with contaminant-specific
rulemakings). The following activities have recordkeeping and reporting
requirements that are mandatory for compliance with 40 CFR parts 141
and 142: the Consumer Confidence Report Rule (CCRs), the Variance and
Exemption Rule (V/E Rule), General State Primacy Activities, the Public
Notification Rule (PN), and Proficiency Testing Studies for Drinking
Water Laboratories. The information collection activities for both the
Operator Certification and the Capacity Development Program are driven
by the grant withholding and reporting provisions under Sections 1419
and 1420, respectively, of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Although the
Tribal Operator Certification Program is voluntary, the information
collection is driven by grant eligibility requirements outlined in the
Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside Program Final
Guidelines and the Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program
Guidelines.
    Form numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this action are new and existing public water systems and primacy
agencies.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory for compliance with
40 CFR parts 141 and 142.
    Estimated number of respondents: 151,724 (total).
    Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., on occasion,
monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually).
    Total estimated burden: 3,769,213 hours (per year). Burden is
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $187,603,000 (per year), includes $42,103,000
annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is an expected decrease of hours in the
total estimated respondent burden compared to what was identified in
the ICR currently approved by OMB, due to use of centralized software
for data entry and rule compliance calculations. The updated, estimated
burden will be incorporated into a revised supporting statement (which
will be available in the docket) and in a second Federal Register
document (for public comment) at a later date, to be determined, before
the ICR package is sent to OMB for approval.

The Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts, Chemical and Radionuclides
Rules Renewal Information Collection Request (EPA ICR No. 1896.11, EPA-
HQ-OW-2011-0439)

    Abstract: The Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts, Chemical and
Radionuclides Rules ICR examines burden to public water systems and
primacy agencies and costs for recordkeeping and reporting requirements
in support of the chemical drinking water regulations. These
recordkeeping and reporting requirements are mandatory for compliance
with 40 CFR parts 141 and 142. The following chemical regulations are
included: The Stage 1 Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage
1 DBPR), the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
(Stage 2 DBPR), the Chemical Phase Rules (Phases II/IIB/V), the
Radionuclides Rule, the Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Rule, Disinfectant
Residual Monitoring and Associated Activities under the Surface Water
Treatment Rule (SWTR), the Arsenic Rule, the Lead and Copper Rule
(LCR), and the Lead and Copper Rule Short Term Revisions Rule. Future
chemical-related rulemakings will be added to this consolidated ICR
after the regulations are promulgated and the initial, rule-specific,
ICRs are due to expire.
    Form numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by
this action are new and existing public water systems primacy agencies.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Mandatory for compliance with
40 CFR parts 141 and 142.
    Estimated number of respondents: 149,822 (total).
    Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., on occasion,
monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually).

    Total estimated burden: 5,305,696 hours (per year). Burden is
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $464,896,000 (per year), includes
$258,937,000 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs.
    Changes in estimates: There is no estimated increase or decrease of
hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared to what was
identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB.

    Dated: August 31, 2018.
Peter Grevatt,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
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