Establishment of Class E Airspace; Montrose, PA, 11002-11003 [08-876]

Download as PDF 11002 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 41 / Friday, February 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations the calculated effects of altitude and temperature; * * * * * (8) Out-of-ground effect hover performance determined under § 29.49 and the maximum safe wind demonstrated under the ambient conditions for data presented. In addition, the maximum weight for each altitude and temperature condition at which the rotorcraft can safely hover out-of-ground-effect in winds of not less than 17 knots from all azimuths. These data must be clearly referenced to the appropriate hover charts; and * * * * * I 22. Amend Appendix B to Part 29 in paragraph V(b) by removing the word ‘‘cycle’’ and adding the word ‘‘cyclic’’ in its place; and by revising paragraphs V(a) and VII(a) to read as follows: must also be met throughout a practical flight envelope; and (iv) The static longitudinal and static directional stability requirements of Subpart B must be met throughout a practical flight envelope. * * * * * an adverse comment, were received within the comment period, the regulation would become effective on February 14, 2008. No adverse comments were received, and thus this notice confirms that effective date. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2008. Robert A. Sturgell, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–3817 Filed 2–28–08; 8:45 am] Issued in College Park, GA, on February 12, 2008. John D. Haley, Acting Manager, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center. [FR Doc. 08–875 Filed 2–28–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2007–0104; Airspace Docket No. 07–AEA–10] Appendix B to Part 29—Airworthiness Criteria for Helicopter Instrument Flight [Docket No. FAA–0165; Airspace Docket No. 07–AEA–11] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oil City, PA Establishment of Class E Airspace; Montrose, PA * AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; confirmation of effective date. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule that establishes a Class E airspace area to support Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Special Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) that serve the Northwest Medical Center in Oil City, PA. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 14, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule that establishes a Class E airspace area to support Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) special Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) that serve the Montrose High School Heliport, Montrose, PA. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 14, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daryl Daniels, Airspace Specialist, System Support, AJO2–E2B.12, FAA Eastern Service Center, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305–5581; fax (404) 305–5572. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daryl Daniels, Airspace Specialist, System Support, AJO2–E2B.12, FAA Eastern Service Center, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305–5581; fax (404) 305–5572. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Confirmation of Effective Date Confirmation of Effective Date The FAA published this direct final rule with a request for comments in the Federal Register on December 19, 2007 (72 FR 71762). 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 The FAA published this direct final rule with a request for comments in the Federal Register on December 13, 2007 (72 FR 70768). 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 * * * * V. Static Lateral Directional Stability (a) Static directional stability must be positive throughout the approved ranges of airspeed, power, and vertical speed. In straight and steady sideslips up to ±10° from trim, directional control position must increase without discontinuity with the angle of sideslip, except for a small range of sideslip angles around trim. At greater angles up to the maximum sideslip angle appropriate to the type, increased directional control position must produce an increased angle of sideslip. It must be possible to maintain balanced flight without exceptional pilot skill or alertness. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES * * * * * VII. Stability Augmentation System (SAS) (a) If a SAS is used, the reliability of the SAS must be related to the effects of its failure. Any SAS failure condition that would prevent continued safe flight and landing must be extremely improbable. It must be shown that, for any failure condition of the SAS that is not shown to be extremely improbable— (1) The helicopter is safely controllable when the failure or malfunction occurs at any speed or altitude within the approved IFR operating limitations; and (2) The overall flight characteristics of the helicopter allow for prolonged instrument flight without undue pilot effort. Additional unrelated probable failures affecting the control system must be considered. In addition— (i) The controllability and maneuverability requirements in Subpart B must be met throughout a practical flight envelope; (ii) The flight control, trim, and dynamic stability characteristics must not be impaired below a level needed to allow continued safe flight and landing; (iii) For Category A helicopters, the dynamic stability requirements of Subpart B VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:40 Feb 28, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; confirmation of effective date. E:\FR\FM\29FER1.SGM 29FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 41 / Friday, February 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations an adverse comment, were received within the comment period, the regulation would become effective on February 14, 2008. No adverse comments were received, and thus this notice confirms that effective date. Issued in College Park, GA, on February 7, 2008. John D. Haley, Acting Manager, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center. [FR Doc. 08–876 Filed 2–28–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 33 [Docket No. RM07–21–000; Order No. 708] Blanket Authorization Under FPA Section 203 Issued February 21, 2008. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy. ACTION: Final rule. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES AGENCY: 15:40 Feb 28, 2008 Jkt 214001 Before Commissioners: Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman; Suedeen G. Kelly, Marc Spitzer, Philip D. Moeller, and Jon Wellinghoff 1. On July 20, 2007, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 1 to provide for an additional blanket authorization under section 203(a)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA).2 After receiving comments in response to the Blanket Authorization NOPR, the Commission amends Part 33 of the Commission’s regulations to add five blanket authorizations under section 203(a)(1). In addition, this Final Rule provides certain clarifications regarding the existing blanket authorizations under section 203. Further, this Final Rule clarifies the definitions of the terms ‘‘affiliate’’ and ‘‘captive customers.’’ These blanket authorizations and clarifications will facilitate investment in the electric utility industry and, at the same time, ensure that public utility customers are adequately protected from any adverse effects of such transactions. I. Background SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is amending its regulations pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to provide for additional blanket authorizations under FPA section 203(a)(1). These blanket authorizations will facilitate investment in the electric utility industry and, at the same time, ensure that public utility customers are adequately protected from any adverse effects of such transactions. DATES: Effective Date: This Final Rule will become effective March 31, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Urquhart (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8496 Roshini Thayaparan (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6857 David Hunger (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 8148 Andrew P. Mosier, Jr. (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 6274 VerDate Aug<31>2005 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 3 expanded the scope of the corporate transactions subject to the Commission’s review under section 203 of the FPA. Among other things, amended section 203: (1) Expands the Commission’s review authority to include authority over certain holding company mergers and acquisitions, as well as certain public utility acquisitions of generating facilities; (2) requires that, prior to approving a disposition under section 203, the Commission must determine that the transaction would not result in inappropriate cross-subsidization of non-utility affiliates or the pledge or encumbrance of utility assets; 4 and (3) imposes statutory deadlines for acting on mergers and other jurisdictional transactions. 3. Through the Order No. 669 rulemaking proceeding, the Commission promulgated regulations adopting certain modifications to 18 CFR 2.26 and Part 33 to implement amended 1 Blanket Authorization Under FPA Section 203, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 72 FR 41640 (July 31, 2007), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 32,619 (2007) (Blanket Authorization NOPR). 2 16 U.S.C. 824b. 3 Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109–58, 1289, 119 Stat. 594, 982–83 (2005) (EPAct 2005). 4 Section 203(a)(4) is not an absolute prohibition on the cross-subsidization of a non-utility associate company or the pledge or encumbrance of utility assets for the benefit of an associate company. If the Commission determines that the crosssubsidization, pledge or encumbrance will be consistent with the public interest, the action may be permitted. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 11003 section 203.5 The Commission also provided blanket authorizations for certain transactions subject to section 203. These blanket authorizations were crafted to ensure that there is no harm to captive customers of franchised public utilities, but sought to accommodate investments in the electric utility industry and market liquidity. Some commenters in the rulemaking proceeding argued that the Commission should have granted additional blanket authorizations that would benefit the marketplace and not harm customers. Other commenters argued that the Commission should adopt additional generic rules to guard against inappropriate crosssubsidization associated with the mergers. Yet other commenters argued that the Commission should modify its competitive analysis for mergers, which has been in place for 10 years. The Commission stated that it would reevaluate these and other issues at a technical conference on the Commission’s section 203 regulations as well as certain issues raised in the Order No. 667 rulemaking proceeding implementing the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (PUHCA 2005).6 4. On December 7, 2006, the Commission held a technical conference (December 7 Technical Conference) to discuss several of the issues that arose in the Order No. 667 and Order No. 669 rulemaking proceedings. The December 7 Technical Conference discussed a range of topics. The first panel discussed whether there are additional actions, under the FPA or the NGA, that the Commission should take to supplement the protections against cross-subsidization that were implemented in the Order No. 667 and Order No. 669 rulemaking proceedings. The second panel discussed whether, 5 Transactions Subject to FPA Section 203, Order No. 669, 71 FR 1348 (Jan. 6, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,200 (2005), order on reh’g, Order No. 669–A, 71 FR 28422 (May 16, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,214 (2006), order on reh’g, Order No. 669–B, 71 FR 42579 (July 27, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,225 (2006). 6 EPAct 2005, Pub. L. 109–58, 1261, et seq., 119 Stat. 594, 972–78 (2005) (PUHCA 2005). See also Repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and Enactment of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, Order No. 667, 70 FR 75592 (Dec. 20, 2005), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,197 (2005), order on reh’g, Order No. 667–A, 71 FR 28446 (May 16, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,213, order on reh’g, Order No. 667–B, 71 FR 42750 (July 28, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,224 (2006), order on reh’g, Order No. 667–C, 72 FR 8277 (Feb. 26, 2007), 118 FERC ¶ 61,133 (2007). These issues included matters related to inappropriate crosssubsidization and pledges or encumbrance of utility assets, whether our current merger policy should be revised, and whether additional exemptions, different reporting requirements, or other regulatory action (under PUHCA 2005 or the FPA or Natural Gas Act (NGA)) needed to be considered. E:\FR\FM\29FER1.SGM 29FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 41 (Friday, February 29, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11002-11003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-876]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-0165; Airspace Docket No. 07-AEA-11]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Montrose, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule 
that establishes a Class E airspace area to support Area Navigation 
(RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) special Instrument Approach 
Procedures (IAPs) that serve the Montrose High School Heliport, 
Montrose, PA.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 14, 2008. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual 
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daryl Daniels, Airspace Specialist, 
System Support, AJO2-E2B.12, FAA Eastern Service Center, 1701 Columbia 
Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-5581; fax (404) 305-
5572.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Confirmation of Effective Date

    The FAA published this direct final rule with a request for 
comments in the Federal Register on December 13, 2007 (72 FR 70768). 
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

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an adverse comment, were received within the comment period, the 
regulation would become effective on February 14, 2008. No adverse 
comments were received, and thus this notice confirms that effective 
date.

    Issued in College Park, GA, on February 7, 2008.
John D. Haley,
Acting Manager, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center.
[FR Doc. 08-876 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am]
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