[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-26360]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-1003; Product Identifier 2018-NM-133-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, and -203, and Model A330-301,
-302, and -303 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of
damaged drain pipes located above the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF),
caused by a contact between the drain pipe and the two u-shape ribs of
the LAPF. This proposed AD would require a special detailed inspection
for damage and corrective actions, if necessary. We are proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 22,
2019.

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 http://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 service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45
80; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
1003; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-1003;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-133-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because
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 we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0198, dated September 6, 2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -
202, and -203, and Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes. The MCAI
states:

    Some cases of damaged drain pipes, Part Number F7173000700000,
located above the

Lower Aft Pylon Fairing (LAPF) and dedicated to drain pylon
compartment A in case of hydraulic fluid leakage, were reported.
Subsequent examination identified that the cracks were caused by a
contact between the drain pipe and the two U-Shape Ribs of the LAPF.
This interference condition can be present during the installation
of the LAPF assembly to the pylon. The trailing edge assembly of the
fairing has an internal frame bracket and shear clip which can cause
chafing with the hydraulic drain pipes.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, combined with an
additional independent failure as hydraulic leakage in pylon
compartment A, could lead to hydraulic leakage in the LAPF box. In
addition, the hydraulic fluid may flow forward of the LAPF and leak
above engine hot surfaces, possibly resulting in a temporary
uncontrolled fire in the pylon compartment A, and consequent reduced
control of the aeroplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus issued the inspection
SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018] to
provide instructions for a special detailed inspection (SDI) of the
LAPF drain pipes.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time SDI (borescope inspection method) of the LAPF of each pylon
[for damage (including but not limited to cracks and leaks of the
hydraulic drain pipe, and contact, interference, and chafing of the
internal frame bracket and the shear clip of the trailing edge
assembly of the LAPF with the aircraft hydraulic drain pipe)] and,
depending on findings, replacement of the LAPF drain pipes and clamp
block, and rework of the U-shape ribs.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
1003.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3041, dated May 17, 2018.
This service information describes procedures for replacement of the
hydraulic drain pipe clamp blocks of the LAPFs of the left-hand (LH)
and right-hand (RH) pylons and modification of the LAPFs.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018.
This service information describes procedures for a special detailed
inspection for damage (including but not limited to cracks and leaks of
the hydraulic drain pipe, and contact, interference, and chafing of the
internal frame bracket and the shear clip of the trailing edge assembly
of the LAPF with the aircraft hydraulic drain pipe), and corrective
actions. Corrective actions include replacement of the hydraulic drain
pipe at the LH or RH pylon.
    This service information 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 our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 10 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170...........................              $0             $170           $1,700
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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29 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,465.          $1,640           $4,105
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    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this
proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in
our cost estimate.

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.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive

Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to
transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We 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 this proposed
regulation:
    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);
    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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-1003; Product Identifier 2018-NM-
133-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 22, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which
Airbus modification 207430 has been embodied in production, or
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3041 has been embodied in service.
    (1) Model A330-201, -202, and -203 airplanes.
    (2) Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
pylons.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of damaged drain pipes located
above the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF), caused by a contact
between the drain pipe and the two u-shape ribs of the LAPF. We are
issuing this AD to address damaged drain pipes located above the
LAPF, which combined with an additional independent failure could
lead to hydraulic leakage in the LAPF box, possibly resulting in a
temporary uncontrolled fire and consequent reduced control of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-Time Inspections

    Within 26 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish
a one-time special detailed inspection of the pylon drain pipes
(inside and outside) on the left-hand and right-hand pylons, located
above both LAPFs, for contact with the U-shaped ribs of the LAPF and
damage (including but not limited to cracks and leaks of the pylon
drain pipe, and contact, interference, and chafing of the internal
frame bracket and the shear clip of the trailing edge assembly of
the LAPF with the pylon drain pipe) in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042,
dated May 17, 2018.

(h) Corrective Actions

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
any damage is found, at the applicable time specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018, accomplish the
applicable corrective actions on the affected pylon in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018; and Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
54-3041, dated May 17, 2018.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards 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 local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (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): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0198, dated September 6, 2018, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2018-1003.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected];
internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 23, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting Statement and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503.

1. Agency/ Subagency originating request U. S. Environmental Protection Agency / Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation / National Center for Environmental Economics 2. OMB control number b. X None a__ __ __ __  __ __ __ __ 2010  NEW 3. Type of information collection ( check one) a. X New collection b. G Revision of a currently approved collection c. G Extension of a currently approved collection d. G Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired e. G Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired f. G Existing collection in use without an OMB control number 4. Type of review requested ( check one) a. X Regular b. G Emergency  Approval requested by: / / c. G Delegated 5. Small entities Will this information collection have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? G Yes X No For b f, note item A2 of Supporting Statement Instructions 6. Requested expiration date a. G Three years from approval date b. X Other Specify: 12 / 31 / 06 7. Title Pretest of the Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures ( PACE) Survey 8. Agency form number( s) ( If applicable) EPA ICR Number 2158.01; EPA Form Number 1250 52 9. Keywords pollution abatement, costs 10. Abstract This pretest will provide a final reliability assessment of the PACE survey before finalizing the survey instrument. The data from this request will be used to assess the reliability and efficacy of the redesigned survey instrument. Respondents will consist of 24 manufacturing facilities from the pulp and paper, iron and steel, petroleum, and electric utility industries.

11. Affected public ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. Individuals or households d. Farms b. P Business or other for profit e. Federal Government c. Not for profit institutions f. State, Local or Tribal Government 12. Obligation to respond ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. P Voluntary b. G Required to obtain or retain benefits c. G Mandatory 13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden a. Number of respondents 24 b. Total annual responses 24 1. Percentage of these responses collected electronically 0 % c. Total hours requested 378 d. Current OMB inventory 0 e. Difference 378 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program Change 378 2. Adjustment 0 14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden ( in thousands of dollars)

a. Total annualized capital/ startup costs 0 b. Total annual costs ( O& M) 0 c. Total annualized cost requested 0 d. Current OMB inventory 0 e. Difference 0 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program change 0 2. Adjustment 0 15. Purpose of information collection ( Mark Primary With " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. __ Application for benefits e. __ Program planning or management b. X_ Program evaluation f. __ Research c. X_ General purpose statistics g. __ Regulatory or compliance d. _ PAudit 16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting ( check all that apply) a. Q Recordkeeping b. Q Third party disclosure c. X Reporting 1. Q On occasion 2. Q Weekly 3. Q Monthly 4. Q Quarterly 5. Q Semi annually 6. Q Annually 7. Q Biannually 8. X Other ( describe) one time 17. Statistical methods Does this information collection employ statistical methods? X Yes Q No 18. Agency contact ( person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this submission) Name: Kelly Maguire Phone: 202 566 2273 OMB 83 I 10/ 95 19. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions On behalf of this Federal agency, 1 certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with' 5 CFR 1320.9.

NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3), appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the instructions.

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

( a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

( b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

( c) It reduces burden on small entities;

( d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents;

( e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

( f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

( g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3): ( I) Why the information is being collected' ( ii) Use of information; ( iii) Burden estimate; ( iv) Nature of response ( voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory); ( v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and ( vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

( h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected ( see note in Item 19 of the instructions);

( I) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and ( j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4734-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2023-0001]

Florida; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Florida (FEMA-4734-DR), dated August 31, 2023, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued September 5, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Florida is hereby amended to include the following
areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by
the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration
of August 31, 2023.

    Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Calhoun, Charlotte,
Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf,
Hardee, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Manatee, Marion,
Nassau, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St.
Johns, Sumter, Union, Volusia, and Wakulla Counties for emergency
protective measures (Category B), including direct federal
assistance, under the Public Assistance program.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1258; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-142-AD;
Amendment 39-15758; AD 2008-24-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    Cracks on the main landing gear trunnion fitting web have been
discovered during fatigue testing. Failure of the main landing gear
trunnion fitting web could compromise the structural integrity of
the trunnion fitting and result in a main landing gear collapse. * *
*

This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 19, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 19,
2008.
    We must receive comments on this AD by January 5, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:

     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pong K. Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2008-21, dated June 12, 2008 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''),
to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:

    Cracks on the main landing gear trunnion fitting web have been
discovered during fatigue testing. Failure of the main landing gear
trunnion fitting web could compromise the structural integrity of
the trunnion fitting and result in a main landing gear collapse. A
Temporary Revision has been made to the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual, Appendix B, ``Airworthiness
Limitations'' to ensure that fatigue cracking of the trunnion
fitting web is detected and corrected.

The corrective action is revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section
of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new
structural inspection requirements. You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Bombardier has issued Temporary Revision 2B-2136, dated May 1,
2008, to the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual,
Part 2, Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations.
    The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
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.

Differences Between the AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because if
the actions specified in the service information are not accomplished
at the specified threshold, cracking in the main landing gear trunnion
fitting web could go undetected. Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite 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-2008-1258; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NM-142-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because 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 we
receive about this AD.

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 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 this 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. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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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 AD:

2008-24-14 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-15758.
Docket No. FAA-2008-1258; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-142-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December
19, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any
category.

    Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure
the continued operational safety of the airplane. The FAA has
provided guidance for this determination in Advisory Circular (AC)
25-1529-1A.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
Gear.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    Cracks on the main landing gear trunnion fitting web have been
discovered during fatigue testing. Failure of the main landing gear
trunnion fitting web could compromise the structural integrity of
the trunnion fitting and result in a main landing gear collapse. A
Temporary Revision has been made to the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual, Appendix B, ``Airworthiness
Limitations'' to ensure that fatigue cracking of the trunnion
fitting web is detected and corrected.

The corrective action is revising the Airworthiness Limitations
Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to
incorporate new structural inspection requirements.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the Airworthiness Limitation
(AWL) No. 57-21-161, as identified in Bombardier Temporary Revision
2B-2136, dated May 1, 2008, to the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2, Appendix B--Airworthiness
Limitations. The initial compliance time for the task starts from
the applicable time specified in Table 1 or Table 2 of this AD, as
applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable
interval specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2136, dated
May 1, 2008.

                Table 1--Pre-Modsum TC601R15827 Airplanes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 If the airplane has accumulated (as       Then phase in the initial
 of the effective date of this AD)--              inspection--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
23,500 total flight cycles or fewer..  Prior to the accumulation of
                                        25,000 total flight cycles.
23,501 to 25,000 total flight cycles.  Prior to the accumulation of
                                        26,000 total flight cycles, or
                                        within 1,500 flight cycles after
                                        the effective date of this AD,
                                        whichever occurs first.
25,001 to 26,000 total flight cycles.  Prior to the accumulation of
                                        26,500 total flight cycles, or
                                        within 1,000 flight cycles after
                                        the effective date of this AD,
                                        whichever occurs first.
26,001 or more total flight cycles...  Within 500 flight cycles after
                                        the effective date of this AD.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Table 2--Post-Modsum TC601R15827 Airplanes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 If the airplane has accumulated (as       Then phase in the initial
 of the effective date of this AD)--              inspection--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
15,667 total flight cycles or fewer..  Prior to the accumulation of
                                        16,667 total flight cycles.
15,668 to 16,667 total flight cycles.  Prior to the accumulation of
                                        17,333 total flight cycles, or
                                        within 1,000 flight cycles after
                                        the effective date of this AD,
                                        whichever occurs first.
16,668 to 17,333 total flight cycles.  Prior to the accumulation of
                                        17,666 total flight cycles, or
                                        within 666 flight cycles after
                                        the effective date of this AD,
                                        whichever occurs first.
17,334 or more total flight cycles...  Within 333 flight cycles after
                                        the effective date of this AD.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD, no alternative inspections or inspection
intervals may be used unless the inspection or inspection interval
is approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Pong K. Lee, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to

which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
    (4) Special Flight Permits: Special flight permits, as described
in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-21,
dated June 12, 2008; and Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2136,
dated May 1, 2008, to the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual, Part 2, Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations;
for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2136, dated
May 1, 2008, to the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements
Manual, Part 2, Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations Section, to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 514-855-
7401; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://
www.bombardier.com.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>,
or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_
federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 19, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-28365 Filed 12-3-08; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


detection requirement; and

       One percent or 34 LQGs will report a release or a major repair
certification.  In addition,      approximately four (4) facilities will
need to compile evidence of their inability to comply with the 24-hour
waste removal requirement.

 (5)	Drip Pads

Under section 262.34(a)(iii), EPA authorizes LQGs to store hazardous
waste on drip pads for 90 days or less pursuant to part 265, subpart W.
Part 265, subpart W is primarily applicable to those facilities
conducting wood preserving operations.  EPA expects that most existing
wood preserving sites have already conducted the one-time activities
(e.g., contingency planning, integrity assessments) required in part
265.  New entrants to the wood preserving industry, however, would be
subject to these requirements.  Based on an analysis of 2011 BRS data,
EPA expects that, each year, 8 new sites will be subject to these
one-time requirements.  EPA further expects that one percent of LQGs
will prepare a contingency plan for incidental drippage and will have a
condition contributing to an actual release of hazardous waste and be
subject to the recordkeeping, notification, repair and certification
requirements.

 (6) 	Containment Buildings

Under section 262.34(a)(iv), EPA authorizes LQGs to store hazardous
waste in containment buildings for 90 days or less pursuant to part 265,
subpart DD.  Part 265, subpart DD is potentially applicable to all large
quantity hazardous waste generators.  EPA estimates that approximately
0.1 percent of the LQGs (14) use containment buildings.  EPA estimates
that 29 percent of these affected facilities (4) will be subject to the
recordkeeping and notice requirements associated with hazardous waste
releases, and that all of these 14 facilities will require documentation
to support compliance with subpart DD requirements.

(7)	Requests for Extensions of the Accumulation Period

EPA promulgated regulations in section 262.34(b) allowing LQGs to
request extensions (up to 30 days) of the accumulation period limit from
the Regional Administrator. EPA estimates that only one percent of all
LQGs, approximately 136 LQGs, will request this extension each year.

LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR AIR EMISSION STANDARDS (Exhibit 4)

(1)	Air Emissions from Process Vents

EPA estimates that 1.5 percent of all LQGs, or 200 generators will be
subject to 40 CFR part 265, subpart AA, in light of the applicability
requirements of section 265.1030(b)(1)-(3). Of this estimate,
approximately 50 percent, or 100 LQGs, will be subject to reassessing
their implementation schedule, documentation with compliance, and
performance plan, among other operating record requirements.

(2)	Air Emissions from Equipment Leaks

Based on an analysis of the 2009 BRS, as well as discussions with a
sample of large quantity generator facilities, EPA estimates that up to
3,797 (or 28 percent) LQGs are subject to 40 CFR part 265, subpart BB
requirements – depending on the specific paperwork burden category.

(a)	Notification to implement the alternate valve standard specified in
Section 265.1061(a)

Based on previous experience, EPA estimates that 20 percent of
generators subject to subpart BB will decide to implement the
alternative standard specified in section 265.1061(a) each year.
Therefore, 761 facilities will be required to prepare notification to
implement the alternate valve standard specified in section 265.1061(a).

(b)	Notification to discontinue implementing the alternative valve
standard specified in Section 265.1061(a)

Based on previous experience, EPA estimates that 761 generators subject
to subpart BB (i.e., 28 percent of the total affected universe) have
implemented the alternative standard for valves specified in section
265.1061(a), and one percent of these generators will discontinue using
the alternative standard each year.  Therefore, 8 generators will be
required to prepare notification to discontinue implementing the
alternate valve standard specified in section 265.1061(a).

(c)	Notification to implement the alternative valve standard specified
in Section 265.1062(b)(2), or (b)(3).

Based on previous experience, EPA estimates that 1.4 percent of
generators subject to subpart BB will decide to implement the
alternative standard specified in section 265.1062(b)(2) or (b)(3) each
year.  Therefore, 190 generators will be required to prepare
notification to implement the alternate valve standard specified in
section 265.1062(b)(2) or (b)(3).

(d)	Non-Hazardous Waste Documentation

Based on previous experience, EPA estimates that 1.4 percent of
generators with equipment subject to subpart BB will use knowledge to
determine that each piece of equipment does or does not contain
hazardous waste with organic concentration that equals or exceeds 10
percent waste.  Therefore, approximately 392 facilities will be required
to prepare non-hazardous waste documentation.

(e)	Unit Operating Record

All generators subject to subpart BB are required to maintain a unit
operating record.  The contents of the operating record will vary
according to site-specific circumstances.  A discussion of the
respondent burden for each data item is presented below:

(i)	Equipment Record

This ICR assumes that generators with equipment subject to subpart BB
have already prepared an equipment record.  EPA estimates that all
generators (3,797) units will reassess, file, and maintain their
equipment record, and 10 percent of this universe (approximately 380
units) will modify it annually.

 (ii)	Implementation Schedule

This ICR assumes that generators with equipment subject to subpart BB
have already prepared an implementation schedule.  EPA estimates that
all generators (3,797) will reassess, file, and maintain their
implementation schedule, and 10 percent of this universe, approximately
380 units will modify it annually.

(iii)	Performance Test Plan

This ICR assumes that generators using test data to demonstrate the
organic removal efficiency or total organic compound concentration
achieved by the control device have already prepared a performance test
plan.  EPA estimates that all generators using test data to demonstrate
the organic removal efficiency or total organic compound concentration
achieved by the control device (approximately 3,797 facilities) will
reassess, file, and maintain their performance test plan, and 10 percent
(approximately 380 units) will modify it annually.

(iv)	Documentation of Compliance with Section 264.1060

This ICR assumes that generators subject to subpart BB have already
prepared a documentation of compliance.  EPA estimates that all
generators (3,797 units) will reassess, file, and maintain their section
265.1060 compliance documentation, and 10 percent (approximately 380
units) will modify it annually.

(v)	Leak Inspection Log

EPA estimates that all generators subject to subpart BB (3,797 units)
may have equipment leaks during the period covered by this ICR.
Therefore, 3,797 will be required to prepare and maintain a leak
inspection log.  All generators will be required to reassess and modify
their inspection log.

 (vi)	Design, Monitoring, Operation, and Inspection Information

This ICR assumes that generators with equipment subject to subpart BB
have already prepared design, monitoring, and inspection information for
each closed-vent system and control device.  EPA estimates that all
generators with closed-vent systems and control devices (approximately
3,797 units) will reassess, file, and maintain control device operation
documentation, and 10 percent (approximately 380 units) will modify it
annually.

(vii)	Equipment Log

This ICR assumes that generators with equipment subject to subpart BB
have already prepared an equipment log.  EPA estimates that all
generators (3,797 units) will reassess, file, and maintain their
equipment log, and 10 percent (approximately 380 units) will modify it
annually.

(viii) Valve Log for Valves Subject to Section 265.1057(g) and (h)

This ICR assumes that generators with valves subject to section
265.1057(g) and (h) have already prepared a valve log.  EPA estimates
that all generators with valves subject to section 265.1057(g) and (h)
(approximately 7 percent or 266 units) will reassess, file, and maintain
their valve log, and one percent (approximately 95 units) will modify it
annually.

(ix)	Valve Log for Valves Subject to Section 265.1062

This ICR assumes that generators with valves subject to section 265.1062
have already prepared a valve log. EPA estimates that all generators
with valves subject to section 265.1062 (approximately 1.4 percent or
190 units) will reassess, file, and maintain their valve log, and 10
percent (approximately 19 units) will modify it annually.

(x)	Criteria Log

This ICR assumes that generators subject to subpart BB have already
prepared a criteria log documenting information required in sections
265.1052(d)(5)(ii) and 265.1053(e)(2) for pumps in light liquid service
and compressors.  EPA estimates that all generators with equipment
subject to sections 265.1052(d)(5)(ii) and 265.1053(e)(2) (3,797 units)
will reassess, file, and maintain their criteria log, and 10 percent
(approximately 380 units) will modify it annually.

 (xi)	Exemption Log

This ICR assumes that generators potentially subject to subpart BB have
already documented information determining applicability of subpart BB
to their unit's equipment.  EPA estimates that all generators (3,797
units) will reassess, file, and maintain this documentation, and 10
percent (approximately 380 units) will modify it annually.

SMALL QUANTITY GENERATOR PRE-TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS (Exhibit 5)

(1)	Labeling

This ICR assumes that all SQGs will need to label their containers and
tanks in compliance with the section 262.34(a)(2) and (3) and section
262.34(c) requirements.

(2)	Emergency Procedures

EPA promulgated regulations in section 262.34 requiring SQGs to
immediately notify the local fire department and/or National Response
Center, as specified, for emergencies.  Based on recent ERNS data, EPA
estimates that 1.7 percent of all SQGs (896) will report such an event
each year.

 (3)	Requests for Extensions of the Accumulation Period

EPA promulgated regulations in section 262.34(f) allowing SQGs to
request from the Regional Administrator extensions (up to 30 days) of
the accumulation period limit.  EPA estimates that one tenth of one
percent of all respondents, approximately 53 SQGs, will request an
extension each year.

RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Exhibit 6)

All generators (both LQGs and SQGs) must comply with the recordkeeping
and reporting requirements detailed in sections 262.40 and .43.  This
ICR does not burden generators for their hazardous waste determinations,
since they are already burdened for recordkeeping of test results in the
LDR ICR, Number 1442.  (Refer to the “Hazardous Waste Determination
Requirements” in this section for further discussion on EPA’s
assumptions.)  EPA estimates that one tenth of one percent of all
generators, approximately 67, will also be required to submit certain
additional information (§262.43). Based on the ratio of LQGs to SQGs,
EPA estimates that approximately 14 are LQGs and 53 are SQGs.

EXPORT AND IMPORT REQUIREMENTS (Exhibits 7 and 8)

Based on export notifications tracked by EPA’s Office of Enforcement
and Compliance Assurance (OECA), EPA estimates that approximately 702
generators will export hazardous waste each year under 40 CFR 262.53,
and .55 - .57, and will be required to notify EPA of their intention to
export hazardous waste, file an Annual Report with the Administrator
summarizing the types, quantities, frequencies, and ultimate destination
of all hazardous wastes exported during the previous years, and keep
copies of relevant documents for a period of three years. Data were not
available for generators re-notifying under 40 CFR 262.54(g).  We
therefore pro-rated 2011 notification to re-notification data to derive
an estimate of 117 re-notifications.

Exhibit 8 provides estimates on the number of LQGs and SQGs who intend
to trade with OECD countries, as well as facilities who imported
materials from OECD countries. These data were collected and provided by
OECA

SUMMARY OF BURDEN HOURS and COSTS

6(e) Bottom Line Burden Hours and Costs

Based on the above assumptions, affected universes and associated labor
and operating costs, EPA estimates that 253,519 burden hours and
$14,674,934 will be required annually to support recordkeeping and
reporting requirements for large and small quantity generators.  EPA
also estimates that the burden to the Federal Government will be 4,530
hours and an annual cost of $179,745.

6(f) Changes in Estimated Burden

EPA estimates a decrease of 22,323 annual hours in the total estimated
burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burden
of 275,842 hours.

	6(g) Reasons for Change in Burden

	Three factors explain the overall change in the total estimated burden.
First, there was a decrease in the number of SQGs and LQGs. In
estimating the hourly burden for the 2010 ICR, the Agency estimated both
a low and high end estimate for SQGs but provided a high end for
purposes of estimated hourly burden. In this ICR, both a new methodology
is used, and the Agency provides a more realistic (and reliable)
estimate of the SQG universe by taking the average of both the low and
high end SQG universes.

Second, the Agency re-examined the time required to develop and maintain
LQG contingency plans by surveying several states familiar with this
activity. This resulted in an increase of 38.5 percent per facility, or
an overall increase of 15,504 hours or 187 percent between 2011 and 2014
for the affected contingency plan functions.

Third, the number of generators exporting and importing hazardous waste
increased substantially between the 2011 and 2014 as a result of the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – Spent
Lead Acid Battery (SLAB) rule that became effective in July of 2010 –
too late to impact the 2010 ICR.  Between 2011 and 2014, the number of
generators either importing or exporting hazardous waste increased from
1,293 to 3,256 for an increase of 152 percent.

6(h) Burden Statement

The average public reporting under this collection of information is
estimated to be .75 hours per respondent.  The average public
recordkeeping burden under this collection of information is estimated
to be .06 hours per respondent.  The annual public reporting and
recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to
average 3 hours per response.

Burden means the total time, effort, and financial resources expended by
persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide information
to or for a federal agency. This includes the time needed to review
instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and
systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying
information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and
providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any
previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to
be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources;
complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or
otherwise disclose the information. 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.
The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations are listed in 40 CFR
Part 9 and 48 CFR Chapter 15.

To comment on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of
the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing
respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques,
EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-RCRA-2014-0295, which is available for online viewing at
www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the RCRA Docket in the EPA
Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW,
Washington, DC.  The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the
telephone number for RCRA Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>.  An electronic
version of the public docket is available at www.regulations.gov.  This
site can be used to submit or view public comments, access the index
listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those
documents in the public docket that are available electronically.  When
in the system, select “search,” then key in the Docket ID Number
identified above.  Also, you can send comments to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725
17th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for
EPA.  Please include the EPA Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-2014-0295 and OMB
Control Number 2050-0035 in any correspondence.

 NAICS codes can be found in the Federal Register at 61 FR 57006,
November 5, 1996.

      The quantifiable benefit to EPA in implementing the OECD Decision
is the reduced burden cost to EPA to implement the exporter procedures
required under the OECD Decision.  The Agency is relieved of having to
forward the importing country's Acknowledgment of Consent or denial to
the U.S. exporter.

 Based on an OMB-approved discount rate of seven percent (OMB Circular
A-94) and a required three-year retention period for generator records.

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