Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 37 / Monday, February 25, 2008 / Proposed Rules 9971 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of the Proposed AD 

We have evaluated all pertinent 

information and identified an unsafe 

condition that is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of this same 

type design. We are proposing this AD, 

which would require replacement of all 

clevis pins installed on the thrust 

reverser central drive units and upper 

and lower actuators, or replacement of 

pins that fail a rebound hardness test. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

would affect 802 CF6–80C2 series 

turbofan engines installed on airplanes 

of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it 

would take about one work-hour per 

engine to perform the proposed rebound 

hardness test and three work-hours per 

engine to replace the six pins. The 

average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. 

Pins cost about $144 per pin. If all pins 

are replaced, we estimate the total cost 

of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to 

be $949,568. CF6–80E1 series turbofan 

engines are not currently installed on 

U.S. registered airplanes, so we did not 

estimate any cost for them. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

Section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 

Aviation Programs, describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 

‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We have determined that this 

proposed AD would not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This proposed AD would not 

have a substantial direct effect on the 

States, on the relationship between the 

national Government and the States, or 

on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that the proposed AD: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 

3. Would not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD. You may get a copy 

of this summary at the address listed 

under ADDRESSES. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Under the authority delegated to me 

by the Administrator, the Federal 

Aviation Administration proposes to 

amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive: 

General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA–

2007–0242; Directorate Identifier 2007–

NE–51–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) The Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) must receive comments on this 

airworthiness directive (AD) action by April 

25, 2008. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to General Electric 

Company (GE) CF6–80C2 and CF6–80E1 

series turbofan engines. These engines are 

installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A300–

600/R/F, A310–200/–300, and A330–200/–

300 airplanes, Boeing 747–300/–400/–400ER, 

and 767–200/–200ER/–300/–300ER/–400ER 

airplanes, and MD–11 airplanes. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD results from failure of a thrust 

reverser during landing due to unapproved 

clevis pins being installed. The failure was 

due to lack of clevis pin hardness. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent thrust reverser 

failure, which could lead to damage to the 

thrust reverser and airplane. 

Compliance 

(e) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

18 months or 4,500 flight hours after the 

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 

first, unless the actions have already been 

done. 

(f) Replace the six clevis pins installed on 

the thrust reverser central drive units and 

actuators with clevis pins that pass the 

hardness test identified in paragraphs (g)(1) 

through (g)(4) below; or 

(g) Perform a rebound hardness test of 

installed thrust reverser central drive unit 

and actuator clevis pins as follows: 

(1) Remove any corrosion from the head of 

the pin. 

(2) Perform the rebound hardness test on 

the head of the clevis pin. 

(3) If the hardness measured is outside of 

the range of 31 to 38 Rockwell Hardness (C 

Scale), replace the clevis pin with an 

approved part clevis pin. 

(4) If the hardness measured is within the 

range of 31 to 38 Rockwell Hardness (C 

Scale), and the pin has no visible defects, the 

clevis pin can remain in service, as allowed 

per the engine maintenance manual. 

(5) Perform the steps in paragraphs (g)(1) 

through (g)(4) to all six clevis pins on the 

thrust reverser. 

Install Approved Part Clevis Pins 

(h) After the effective date of this AD, do 

not install any thrust reverser central drive 

unit and actuator clevis pins that do not pass 

the hardness test of paragraphs (g)(1) through 

(g)(4) of this AD. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(i) The Manager, Engine Certification 

Office, has the authority to approve 

alternative methods of compliance for this 

AD if requested using the procedures found 

in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Related Information 

(j) Contact Christopher Richards, 

Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification 

Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller 

Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, 

Burlington, MA 01803; 

e-mail: Christopher.richards@faa.gov; 

telephone: (781) 238–7133, fax: (781) 238–

7199, for more information about this AD. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

February 15, 2008. 

Peter A. White, 

Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–3463 Filed 2–22–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Internal Revenue Service 

26 CFR Part 1 

[REG–107592–00] 

RIN 1545–BA11 

Consolidated Returns; Intercompany 

Obligations 

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 

Treasury. 


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9972 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 37 / Monday, February 25, 2008 / Proposed Rules 

ACTION: Partial withdrawal of notice of 

proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: This document withdraws a 

portion of a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (REG–107592–00) published 

in the Federal Register on September 

28, 2007 (72 FR 55139). The withdrawn 

portion relates to the treatment of 

transactions involving the provision of 

insurance between members of a 

consolidated group. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Frances L. Kelly, (202) 622–7770 (not a 

toll-free number). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

On September 28, 2007, the IRS and 

the Treasury Department published a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (REG–

107592–00) in the Federal Register (72 

FR 55139) which proposed to amend 

§ 1.1502–13(g) (regarding the treatment 

of transactions involving obligations 

between members of a consolidated 

group) and to add § 1.1502–

13(e)(2)(ii)(C) (regarding the treatment of 

certain transactions involving the 

provision of insurance between 

members of a consolidated group). 

Under proposed § 1.1502–

13(e)(2)(ii)(C), certain intercompany 

insurance transactions would be taken 

into account on a single entity basis. 

Written comments were received with 

respect to proposed § 1.1502–

13(e)(2)(ii)(C). After consideration of 

these comments, the IRS and the 

Treasury Department have decided to 

withdraw proposed § 1.1502–

13(e)(2)(ii)(C). However, the IRS and the 

Treasury Department continue to study 

whether revisions to the rules for 

intercompany transactions are necessary 

to clearly reflect the taxable income of 

consolidated groups. 

List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1 

Income taxes, Reporting and 

recordkeeping requirements. 

Partial Withdrawal of a Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking 

Accordingly, under the authority of 

26 U.S.C. 7805 and 26 U.S.C. 1502, 

§ 1.1502–13(e)(2)(ii)(C) of the notice of 

proposed rulemaking (REG–107592–00) 

that was published in the Federal 

Register on September 28, 2007 (72 FR 

55139) is withdrawn. 

Linda E. Stiff, 

Deputy Commissioner for Services and 

Enforcement. 

[FR Doc. 08–823 Filed 2–20–08; 8:48 am] 

BILLING CODE 4830–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Internal Revenue Service 

26 CFR Part 1 

[REG–107592–00] 

RIN 1545–BA11 

Consolidated Returns; Intercompany 

Obligations; Hearing 

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 

Treasury. 

ACTION: Cancellation of notice of public 

hearing on proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: This document cancels a 

public hearing on proposed regulations 

regarding the treatment of transactions 

involving obligations between members 

of a consolidated group and the 

treatment of transactions involving the 

provision of insurance between 

members of a consolidated group. 

DATES: The public hearing, originally 

scheduled for Friday, February 29, 2008, 

at 10 a.m. is cancelled. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Funmi Taylor of the Publications and 

Regulations Branch, Legal Processing 

Division, Associate Chief Counsel 

(Procedure and Administration) at (202) 

622–3628 (not a toll-free number). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notice 

of public hearing that appeared in the 

Federal Register on Thursday, January 

24, 2008 (73 FR 4131) announced that 

a public hearing was scheduled for 

Friday, February 29, 2008, at 10 a.m., in 

the IRS Auditorium, Internal Revenue 

Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC. The subject of 

the public hearing was the notice of 

proposed rulemaking (REG–107592–00) 

that was published in the Federal 

Register on Friday, September 28, 2007 

(72 FR 55139). Specifically, the hearing 

was to address the addition of proposed 

§ 1.1502–13(e)(2)(ii)(C). Proposed 

regulation § 1.1502–13(e)(2)(ii)(C), that 

was the subject of the hearing, has been 

withdrawn. Therefore the public 

hearing scheduled for February 29, 

2008, is cancelled. 

LaNita Van Dyke, 

Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, 

Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief 

Counsel (Procedure and Administration). 

[FR Doc. 08–822 Filed 2–20–08; 8:48 am] 

BILLING CODE 4830–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Fish and Wildlife Service 

50 CFR Part 14 

[FWS–R9–LE–2008–0024; 99011–1224–

0000–9B] 

RIN 1018–AV31 

Importation, Exportation, and 

Transportation of Wildlife; Inspection 

Fees, Import/Export Licenses, and 

Import/Export License Exemptions 

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of 

meeting. 

SUMMARY: We propose to revise subpart 

I—Import/Export Licenses, of title 50 of 

the Code of Federal Regulations, part 14, 

(50 CFR 14) to clarify the import/export 

license and fee requirements, adjust the 

user fee schedule and update license 

and user fee exemptions. We propose to 

clarify when an import/export license is 

required by persons who engage in the 

business of importing and exporting 

wildlife as well as change the license 

requirement exemptions. Revised 

regulations will help those importing 

and exporting wildlife better understand 

when an import/export license is 

required and will allow us to 

consistently apply these requirements. 

We also propose to change our user fee 

structure for the importation and 

exportation of wildlife and the fee 

exemptions. We propose to generally 

increase these fees and publish the 

changes for 2008 through 2012. We 

determined that these fees must be 

adjusted every year to cover the 

increased cost of providing these 

services. By publishing these user fee 

changes in advance, importers and 

exporters can accurately predict the 

costs of importing and exporting 

wildlife several years in advance. 

DATES: We will accept comments 

received or postmarked on or before 

April 25, 2008. See the SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION section for information on 

the date of the public meeting. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

by one of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking portal at: 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public 

Comments Processing, Attn: [RIN 1018–

AV31]; Division of Policy and Directives 

Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 

222; Arlington, VA 22203. 

We will not accept e-mail or faxes. We 

will post all comments on http:// 


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