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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Executive Office for Immigration
Review
8 CFR Part 1003
[EOIR Docket No. 158F; AG Order No. 2975–
2008]
RIN 1125–AA57
Board of Immigration Appeals:
Composition of Board and Temporary
Board Members
Executive Office for
Immigration Review, Department of
Justice.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule adopts without
change an interim rule with request for
comments published in the Federal
Register on December 7, 2006. The
interim rule amended the Executive
Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
regulations relating to the organization
of the Board of Immigration Appeals
(Board) by adding four Board member
positions, thereby expanding the Board
to 15 members. This rule also expanded
the list of persons eligible to serve as
temporary Board members to include
senior EOIR attorneys with at least ten
years of experience in the field of
immigration law.
DATES: Effective date: This rule is
effective June 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Blum, Acting General Counsel,
Executive Office for Immigration
Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600,
Falls Church, Virginia 22041; telephone
(703) 305–0470 (not a toll free call).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
December 7, 2006, the Department
published an interim rule with request
for comments amending 8 CFR 1003.1.
Board of Immigration Appeals:
Composition of Board and Temporary
Board Members, 71 FR 70855. As
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explained in the interim rule, following
a comprehensive review of the
Immigration Courts and the Board, the
Attorney General announced a series of
measures be taken to improve
adjudications by the immigration judges
and the Board. Increasing the number of
Board members was one of the measures
the Attorney General directed the
Director of EOIR to implement.
Accordingly, the interim rule increased
the Board from 11 to 15 members.
The interim rule also amended the
Director’s temporary appointment
authority by creating an additional
category of people eligible to serve as
temporary Board members. The
amendment allows the Director, with
the approval of the Deputy Attorney
General, to designate senior EOIR
attorneys with at least ten years of
experience in the field of immigration
law.
The Department provided an
opportunity for post-promulgation
comment even though this is a rule of
internal agency organization. Written
comments were required on or before
February 5, 2007. One comment was
received. However, the comment does
not relate to the issues set forth in the
interim rule. Instead, it expresses an
opinion about an increase in fees ‘‘to be
charged immigrants who wish to change
their status, or begin the process of
applying for citizenship in our
country.’’ Because this comment does
not address the changes set forth in the
interim rule, it has not been considered.
Accordingly, the interim rule amending
8 CFR part 1003 that was published at
71 FR 70855 on December 7, 2006, is
adopted as a final rule without change.
Regulatory Requirements
A. Administrative Procedure Act
Compliance with requirements in 5
U.S.C. 553 with regard to notice of
proposed rulemaking and delayed
effective date is unnecessary as this rule
addresses only internal agency
organization and management.
Accordingly, it is not a ‘‘rule’’ as that
term is used by the Congressional
Review Act (Subtitle E of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA)), and the
reporting requirement of 5 U.S.C. 801
does not apply.
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B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
mandates that an agency conduct an
RFA analysis when an agency is
‘‘required by section 553 * * *, or any
other law, to publish general notice of
proposed rulemaking for any proposed
rule.’’ 5 U.S.C. 603(a). RFA analysis is
not required when a rule is exempt from
notice and comment rulemaking under
5 U.S.C. 553(b). This rule is exempt
from notice and comment rulemaking.
Therefore, no RFA analysis under 5
U.S.C. 603 is required for this rule.
C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995
This rule will not result in the
expenditure by State, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector, of $100 million or more
in any one year, and it will not
significantly or uniquely affect small
governments. Therefore, no actions were
deemed necessary under the provisions
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995.
D. Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
This rule is not a major rule as
defined by section 251 of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Act of
1996, 5 U.S.C. 804. This rule will not
result in an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more; a
major increase in costs or prices; or
significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment,
innovation, or on the ability of United
States-based companies to compete with
foreign-based companies in domestic
and export markets.
E. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory
Planning and Review)
The Department does not consider
this rule to be a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
section 3(f), Regulatory Planning and
Review.
F. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
This rule will not have substantial
direct effects 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. Therefore, in
accordance with section 6 of Executive
Order 13132, this rule does not have
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2008.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. E8–13524 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am]
This rule has been prepared in
accordance with the standards in
sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988.
Texas 76193–0111; telephone (817)
222–5135; facsimile (817) 222–5961, email jeff.trang@faa.gov. For legal
questions concerning this final rule
contact Steve Harold, Directorate
Counsel, ASW–7G, Federal Aviation
Administration, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0007, telephone (817) 222–5099;
facsimile (817) 222–5945,
e-mail steve.c.harold@faa.gov.
H. Paperwork Reduction Act
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This rule does not create any
information collection requirement.
Background
14 CFR Part 39
On February 29, 2008, the FAA
published a final rule (73 FR 10987) that
provided new and revised airworthiness
standards for normal and transport
category rotorcraft. The amendment redesignated § 27.79, as new § 27.87.
However, in § 27.25(a)(1)(iv) and
§ 27.1587(a), we inadvertently made
references to § 27.79 instead of § 27.87
as intended. This document makes the
correction to reflect § 27.87 as the
intended reference. This correction will
not impose any additional requirements.
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0630; Directorate
Identifier 2008–SW–19–AD; Amendment 39–
15554; AD 2008–12–11]
sufficient federalism implications to
warrant preparation of a federalism
summary impact statement.
G. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice
Reform)
List of Subjects in 8 CFR Part 1003
Administrative practice and
procedure, Aliens, Immigration, Legal
services, Organization and functions
(Government agencies).
8 CFR Chapter V
Accordingly, for the reasons stated in
the interim rule published at 71 FR
70855 on December 7, 2006, the
amendments set forth in the interim rule
are adopted as final without change.
I
Dated: June 5, 2008.
Michael B. Mukasey,
Attorney General.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 27
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
PART 27—AIRWORTHINESS
STANDARDS: NORMAL CATEGORY
ROTORCRAFT
14 CFR Part 27
I
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Rotorcraft, Safety.
Accordingly, 14 CFR part 27 is
corrected as follows:
[Docket No.: FAA–2006–25414; Amendment
No. 27–44]
1. The authority citation for part 27
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701–
44702, 44704.
RIN 2120–AH87
2. Amend § 27.25 by revising
paragraph (a)(1)(iv) to read as follows:
I
Performance and Handling Qualities
Requirements for Rotorcraft;
Correcting Amendment
§ 27.25
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correcting
amendment.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a
previously published final rule entitled
Performance and Handling Qualities
Requirements for Rotorcraft. In that final
rule, we inadvertently left two cited
references unchanged. The intent of this
action is to correct the error in the
regulation to ensure the requirement is
clear and accurate.
DATES: Effective June 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical questions concerning this final
rule contact Jeff Trang, Rotorcraft
Standards Staff, ASW–111, Federal
Aviation Administration, Fort Worth,
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Weight limits.
(a) * * *
(1) * * *
(iv) The highest weight in which the
provisions of §§ 27.87 or 27.143(c)(1), or
combinations thereof, are demonstrated
if the weights and operating conditions
(altitude and temperature) prescribed by
those requirements cannot be met; and
*
*
*
*
*
3. Amend § 27.1587 by revising the
introductory text of paragraph (a) to
read as follows:
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§ 27.1587
Performance information.
(a) The Rotorcraft Flight Manual must
contain the following information,
determined in accordance with §§ 27.49
through 27.87 and 27.143(c) and (d):
*
*
*
*
*
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, and A119
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, and A119
helicopters. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the
technical agent for Italy, with which we
have a bilateral agreement, states in the
MCAI:
During a ground test of the emergency door
release system, the Pilot doors failed to
disengage. Investigation determined that the
reason of this malfunction is interference
between the lower hinge and the fuselage
structure. This condition, if not corrected,
creates the risk of non-disengagement of the
Pilot- and/or Co-pilot doors during an
emergency, inhibiting the evacuation of the
aircraft, possibly resulting in injuries to the
occupants.
This AD requires actions that are
intended to address the unsafe
condition caused by interference
between the pilot or co-pilot door lower
hinge and the fuselage structure.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
July 1, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico No.
109EP–83, No. 109S–18, and No. 119–
25, all dated November 29, 2007, as of
July 1, 2008.
We must receive comments on this
AD by August 15, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.
Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each
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and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Executive Office for Immigration Review
8 CFR Part 1003
[EOIR Docket No. 158F; AG Order No. 2975-2008]
RIN 1125-AA57
Board of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board and Temporary
Board Members
AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule adopts without change an interim rule with
request for comments published in the Federal Register on December 7,
2006. The interim rule amended the Executive Office for Immigration
Review (EOIR) regulations relating to the organization of the Board of
Immigration Appeals (Board) by adding four Board member positions,
thereby expanding the Board to 15 members. This rule also expanded the
list of persons eligible to serve as temporary Board members to include
senior EOIR attorneys with at least ten years of experience in the
field of immigration law.
DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective June 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Blum, Acting General Counsel,
Executive Office for Immigration Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite
2600, Falls Church, Virginia 22041; telephone (703) 305-0470 (not a
toll free call).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2006, the Department
published an interim rule with request for comments amending 8 CFR
1003.1. Board of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board and
Temporary Board Members, 71 FR 70855. As explained in the interim rule,
following a comprehensive review of the Immigration Courts and the
Board, the Attorney General announced a series of measures be taken to
improve adjudications by the immigration judges and the Board.
Increasing the number of Board members was one of the measures the
Attorney General directed the Director of EOIR to implement.
Accordingly, the interim rule increased the Board from 11 to 15
members.
The interim rule also amended the Director's temporary appointment
authority by creating an additional category of people eligible to
serve as temporary Board members. The amendment allows the Director,
with the approval of the Deputy Attorney General, to designate senior
EOIR attorneys with at least ten years of experience in the field of
immigration law.
The Department provided an opportunity for post-promulgation
comment even though this is a rule of internal agency organization.
Written comments were required on or before February 5, 2007. One
comment was received. However, the comment does not relate to the
issues set forth in the interim rule. Instead, it expresses an opinion
about an increase in fees ``to be charged immigrants who wish to change
their status, or begin the process of applying for citizenship in our
country.'' Because this comment does not address the changes set forth
in the interim rule, it has not been considered. Accordingly, the
interim rule amending 8 CFR part 1003 that was published at 71 FR 70855
on December 7, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change.
Regulatory Requirements
A. Administrative Procedure Act
Compliance with requirements in 5 U.S.C. 553 with regard to notice
of proposed rulemaking and delayed effective date is unnecessary as
this rule addresses only internal agency organization and management.
Accordingly, it is not a ``rule'' as that term is used by the
Congressional Review Act (Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA)), and the reporting
requirement of 5 U.S.C. 801 does not apply.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) mandates that an agency
conduct an RFA analysis when an agency is ``required by section 553 * *
*, or any other law, to publish general notice of proposed rulemaking
for any proposed rule.'' 5 U.S.C. 603(a). RFA analysis is not required
when a rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking under 5 U.S.C.
553(b). This rule is exempt from notice and comment rulemaking.
Therefore, no RFA analysis under 5 U.S.C. 603 is required for this
rule.
C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local, and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100
million or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed
necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995.
D. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
This rule is not a major rule as defined by section 251 of the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 804. This
rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million
or more; a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse
effects on competition, employment, investment, innovation, or on the
ability of United States-based companies to compete with foreign-based
companies in domestic and export markets.
E. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review)
The Department does not consider this rule to be a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, section 3(f),
Regulatory Planning and Review.
F. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
This rule will not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with section 6 of
Executive Order 13132, this rule does not have
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sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a
federalism summary impact statement.
G. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform)
This rule has been prepared in accordance with the standards in
sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988.
H. Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not create any information collection requirement.
List of Subjects in 8 CFR Part 1003
Administrative practice and procedure, Aliens, Immigration, Legal
services, Organization and functions (Government agencies).
8 CFR Chapter V
0
Accordingly, for the reasons stated in the interim rule published at 71
FR 70855 on December 7, 2006, the amendments set forth in the interim
rule are adopted as final without change.
Dated: June 5, 2008.
Michael B. Mukasey,
Attorney General.
[FR Doc. E8-13436 Filed 6-13-08; 8:45 am]
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