Replacing Restraint Systems on Forward and Aft Facing Seats, 18454 [05-7194]

Download as PDF 18454 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 68 / Monday, April 11, 2005 / Notices We will consider all communications received on or before the closing date for comments. We may change the proposed policy because of the comments received. Background The proposed policy provides a method of demonstrating compliance with the lumbar load criteria of § 25.562(c)(2). It is based on an FAA funded research project that developed a component test methodology for demonstrating that a replacement bottom cushion would not produce a higher lumbar load than a certificated bottom cushion for a seat certificated to § 25.562(c)(2). The proposed method provides a simplified means of demonstrating compliance with § 25.562(c)(2) and will streamline the seat certification process by reducing the costs and time associated with seat certification. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–7196 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Comments Invited DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The proposed policy is available on the Internet at the following address: https://www.airweb.faa.gov/rgl. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can obtain a copy of the policy by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The FAA invites your comments on this proposed policy. We will accept your comments, data, views, or arguments by letter, fax, or e-mail. Send your comments to the person indicated in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Mark your comments, ‘‘Comments to Policy Statement No. ANM–115–05– 10.’’ Use the following format when preparing your comments: • Organize your comments issue-byissue. • For each issue, state what specific change you are requesting to the proposed policy. • Include justification, reasons, or data for each change you are requesting. We also welcome comments in support of the proposed policy. We will consider all communications received on or before the closing date for comments. We may change the proposed policy because of the comments received. Federal Highway Administration Background [Policy Statement No. ANM–115–05–10] Replacing Restraint Systems on Forward and Aft Facing Seats Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed policy; request for comments. AGENCY: The FAA has issued Amendment 25– 64 to provide an increased level of safety to seated occupants. Seat performance, including the restraint system, under dynamic conditions as defined in § 25.562, is an important consideration of this amendment. Replacing a restraint system on a seat certified under § 25.562 requires new dynamic test(s) to be conducted using the actual seat. These dynamic tests can be costly and time-consuming. The FAA conducted research and found an acceptable new method of certifying restraint systems using a rigid seat fixture instead of the actual seat during dynamic tests. This method will significantly reduce the cost and time associated with certifying replacement restraint systems. This policy memorandum presents this new means of compliance. SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed policy on Replacing Restraint Systems on Forward and Aft Facing Seats. DATES: Send your comments on or before May 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Address your comments to the individual identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Thompson, Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transport Standards Staff, Standardization Branch, ANM–113, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1157; fax (425) 227–1232; e-mail: Michael.t.thompson@faa.gov. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–7194 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4910–13–M VerDate jul<14>2003 17:45 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Impact Statement: Fairfield County and New Haven County, CT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for proposed transportation improvements to 32 miles (52 km) of Interstate Route 84 (I–84) in Fairfield County and New Haven County, Connecticut. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bradley D. Keazer, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 628–2 Hebron Avenue, Suite 303, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033, telephone (860) 659–6703, ext. 3009; or Edgar T. Hurle, Transportation Planning Director, Bureau of Policy and Planning, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131–7546, telephone: (860) 594–2920. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal for transportation improvements to I–84 in the towns of Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown, Southbury, Middlebury and Waterbury, Connecticut for a distance of approximately 32 miles (52 km). Improvements to the I–84 corridor are considered necessary to improve safety and to provide for increases in projected traffic volumes. Alternatives under consideration include, but are not limited to: (1) Taking no action; (2) transit operation service; (3) transportation system management; (4) addition of a third travel lane in each direction; (5) addition of a third travel lane in each direction with congestion pricing; and (6) addition of a third travel lane in each direction for use as managed travel lanes. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, the I–84 Corridor Deficiencies/ Needs Study Project Advisory Committee, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have an interest in this proposal. Public scoping meetings, public hearings and public informational meetings will be held. E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 68 (Monday, April 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 18454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7194]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Policy Statement No. ANM-115-05-10]


Replacing Restraint Systems on Forward and Aft Facing Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed policy; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the 
availability of proposed policy on Replacing Restraint Systems on 
Forward and Aft Facing Seats.

DATES: Send your comments on or before May 11, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Address your comments to the individual identified under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Thompson, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transport Standards 
Staff, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
WA 98055-4056; telephone (425) 227-1157; fax (425) 227-1232; e-mail: 
Michael.t.thompson@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The proposed policy is available on the Internet at the following 
address: https://www.airweb.faa.gov/rgl. If you do not have access to 
the Internet, you can obtain a copy of the policy by contacting the 
person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    The FAA invites your comments on this proposed policy. We will 
accept your comments, data, views, or arguments by letter, fax, or e-
mail. Send your comments to the person indicated in FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT. Mark your comments, ``Comments to Policy Statement 
No. ANM-115-05-10.''
    Use the following format when preparing your comments:
     Organize your comments issue-by-issue.
     For each issue, state what specific change you are 
requesting to the proposed policy.
     Include justification, reasons, or data for each change 
you are requesting.
    We also welcome comments in support of the proposed policy.
    We will consider all communications received on or before the 
closing date for comments. We may change the proposed policy because of 
the comments received.

Background

    The FAA has issued Amendment 25-64 to provide an increased level of 
safety to seated occupants. Seat performance, including the restraint 
system, under dynamic conditions as defined in Sec.  25.562, is an 
important consideration of this amendment. Replacing a restraint system 
on a seat certified under Sec.  25.562 requires new dynamic test(s) to 
be conducted using the actual seat. These dynamic tests can be costly 
and time-consuming. The FAA conducted research and found an acceptable 
new method of certifying restraint systems using a rigid seat fixture 
instead of the actual seat during dynamic tests. This method will 
significantly reduce the cost and time associated with certifying 
replacement restraint systems. This policy memorandum presents this new 
means of compliance.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-7194 Filed 4-8-05; 8:45 am]
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