Modification of Class E Airspace; Phillipsburg, KS, 9239 [07-902]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 40 / Thursday, March 1, 2007 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on February 16, 2007. Walter Tweedy, Manager, System Support Group, ATO Central Service Area. [FR Doc. 07–903 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BILLING CODE 4910–13–M Optometrists as ‘‘Acceptable Medical Sources’’ To Establish a Medically Determinable Impairment 20 CFR Parts 404 and 416 [Docket No. SSA–2006–0085] RIN 0960–AG05 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Social Security Administration. Final rules. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration ACTION: 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: We are revising the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability regulations regarding sources of evidence for establishing a medically determinable impairment under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The revised regulations expand the situations in which we consider licensed optometrists to be ‘‘acceptable medical sources.’’ DATES: These rules are effective April 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Art Spencer, Director, Office of Disability Evaluation Policy, Social Security Administration, 4465 Annex Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, (410) 966–5766 or TTY (410) 966–5609. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 1–800–772– 1213, or TTY 1–800–325–0778, or visit our Internet Web site, Social Security Online, at https:// www.socialsecurity.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Docket No. FAA–2006–25943; Airspace Docket No. 06–ACE–13] Modification of Class E Airspace; Phillipsburg, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. ACTION: SUMMARY: This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule which revises Class E airspace at Phillipsburg, KS. Effective Date: 0901 UTC, May 10, 2007. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Grant Nichols, System Support, DOT Regional Headquarters Building, Federal Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329–2522. The FAA published this direct final rule with a request for comments in the Federal Register on January 18, 2007 (72 FR 2181). The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA believes that there will be no adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse comment, were received within the comment period, the regulation would become effective on May 10, 2007. No adverse comments were received, and thus this notice confirms that this direct final rule will become effective on that date. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Forth Worth, Texas on February 16, 2007. Walter Tweedy, Manager, System Support Group, ATO Central Service Area. [FR Doc. 07–902 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Feb 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 Electronic Version The electronic file of this document is available on the date of publication in the Federal Register at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. What is an ‘‘acceptable medical source?’’ Our rules provide that you must show that you have a medically determinable impairment with evidence from an ‘‘acceptable medical source.’’ An ‘‘acceptable medical source’’ is an individual who has the training and expertise to provide us with the signs and laboratory findings based on medically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques that establish a medically determinable physical or mental impairment. Our regulations identify professionals whom we consider to be ‘‘acceptable medical sources.’’ (See §§ 404.1513(a) and 416.913(a).) In our prior rules, these sections provided that a licensed optometrist was an ‘‘acceptable medical source,’’ but only for the measurement PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 9239 of visual acuity and visual fields. They further indicated that, for claims under title II, we might need a report from a physician to determine other aspects of eye diseases. Our rules in §§ 404.1513(d) and 416.913(d) provide that, once we have established that you have a medically determinable impairment, we consider all other relevant evidence from other medical and non-medical sources, including your own statements, to determine its severity and how it affects you. Why are we changing our rules? In the early 1990s, we discussed expanding the role of optometrists as ‘‘acceptable medical sources’’ with the American Optometric Association (AOA). However, because licensing requirements and scope of practice varied considerably among jurisdictions at that time, we found that it was not feasible for us to revise our policy. More recently, we again met with representatives of the AOA and obtained information about the education, qualifications, and State scope-of-practice requirements related to optometrists. Based on our review of accreditation and practice requirements, we have determined that, with the exception of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the licensing requirements, scope of treatment, and diagnostic protocols for licensed optometrists are sufficient to qualify all licensed optometrists as ‘‘acceptable medical sources’’ for visual disorders. Therefore, it is now appropriate to revise our regulations to authorize licensed optometrists to be ‘‘acceptable medical sources’’ for visual disorders in all jurisdictions but the U.S. Virgin Islands.1 The revised regulations expand the situations in which we consider licensed optometrists to be ‘‘acceptable medical sources.’’ These revised regulations will allow us to make more decisions based on medical evidence supplied to us solely from optometrists, rather than having to purchase timeconsuming and expensive consultative examinations with ophthalmologists. Therefore, these regulations will help some individuals with visual disorders qualify for benefits more quickly. 1 The U.S. Virgin Islands does not allow optometrists to administer or prescribe pharmaceuticals, including topical application of pharmaceuticals for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Because a complete evaluation of the eye includes the use of diagnostic pharmaceuticals, optometrists in the U.S. Virgin Islands are not qualified to perform a complete evaluation of the eye. E:\FR\FM\01MRR1.SGM 01MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 40 (Thursday, March 1, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-902]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-25943; Airspace Docket No. 06-ACE-13]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Phillipsburg, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: This document confirms the effective date of the direct final 
rule which revises Class E airspace at Phillipsburg, KS.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, May 10, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Grant Nichols, System Support, DOT 
Regional Headquarters Building, Federal Aviation Administration, 901 
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329-2522.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA published this direct final rule 
with a request for comments in the Federal Register on January 18, 2007 
(72 FR 2181). The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a 
non-controversial rule where the FAA believes that there will be no 
adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that 
no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse 
comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse 
comment, were received within the comment period, the regulation would 
become effective on May 10, 2007. No adverse comments were received, 
and thus this notice confirms that this direct final rule will become 
effective on that date.

    Issued in Forth Worth, Texas on February 16, 2007.
Walter Tweedy,
Manager, System Support Group, ATO Central Service Area.
[FR Doc. 07-902 Filed 2-28-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-M

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