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Download as PDF 67564 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 221 / Friday, November 14, 2008 / Notices Instructions (IV.3.d.3) above for Program Monitoring and Evaluation information. All data collected, including survey responses and contact information, must be maintained for a minimum of three years and provided to the Bureau upon request. All reports must be sent to the ECA Grants Officer and ECA Program Officer listed in the final assistance award document. VII. Agency Contacts For questions about this announcement, contact: Carolyn Lantz, Program Officer, Youth Programs Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, ECA/PE/C/PY, Room 568, U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547, Telephone: (202) 203–7505, Fax: (202) 203–7529, E-mail: LantzCS@state.gov. All correspondence with the Bureau concerning this RFGP should reference the above title and number ECA/PE/C/ PY–09–10. Please read the complete announcement before sending inquiries or submitting proposals. 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E8–26948 Filed 11–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Office of the Secretary Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending October 17, 2008 The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Nov 13, 2008 Jkt 217001 under the Sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0304. Date Filed: October 15, 2008. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association. Subject: PTC COMP Expedited Composite Resolutions (Memo 1490). Intended effective date: 1 December 2008. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E8–27050 Filed 11–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No: FAA–2008–1208] Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Operations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and requests comments on revisions to Operations Specification A021, pertaining to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations, and Operation Specification A050, pertaining to Helicopter Night Vision Goggle Operations (HNVGO). DATES: We must receive your comments by December 15, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2008–1208 using the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the on-line instructions for sending your comments electronically. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions regarding the A021 and A050 Operations Specifications revisions, contact: Larry Buehler, 135 Air Carrier Operations Branch, AFS– 250, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–8166; e-mail larry.buehler@faa.gov. For legal questions concerning this notice, contact: Dean Griffith, FAA Office of the Chief Counsel, AGC–220, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–3073; e-mail dean.griffith@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments Invited We invite interested people to comment on the revised Operations Specification A021, pertaining to HEMS operations, and Operation Specification A050, pertaining to HNVGO by sending written data, views, or arguments. You should include the Federal docket number FAA–2008–1208 in your comments. We will consider all communications received by the closing date for comments. Availability of Document The revised Operations Specifications A021 (HEMS) and A050 (HNVGO) can be found and downloaded from the Internet at the following sites: • FAA Web site: https://www.faa.gov/ about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ avs/offices/afs/afs200/branches/afs250/ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for the documents using the Federal docket number FAA–2008–1208. Discussion The FAA has determined that safety in air commerce and the public interest requires additional hazard mitigation for HEMS operations, and therefore has revised Operations Specifications A021 and A050 pursuant to 14 CFR 119.51. The A021 revisions specify that if a flight, or sequence of flights, includes a part 135 segment then all visual flight rules (VFR) segments of the flight must be conducted within the weather minimums and minimum safe cruise altitude determined in pre-flight planning. Specifically, A021 requires pilots to identify a minimum safe cruise altitude during pre-flight planning by identifying and documenting obstructions and terrain along the planned flight path. HEMS pilots must also determine the minimum required ceiling and visibility to conduct the flight using the revised weather minimums contained in A021. Revised Operations Specification A021 also permits HEMS instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at landing areas without weather reporting if an approved weather reporting source is located within 15 nautical miles of the landing area or if an area forecast is available. Revised Operations Specification A050 changes weather minimums for HNVGO conducted in Class G Airspace to be consistent with changes made to the Class G Airspace minimums in A021. The full text of the changes to Operations Specifications A021 and A050 are available on the FAA Web site and on https://www.regulations.gov as discussed above. E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 221 / Friday, November 14, 2008 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on November 10, 2008. Greg Kirkland, Air Transportation Division, Acting Manager AFS–200. [FR Doc. E8–27137 Filed 11–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Property at the Eagle County Regional Airport, Eagle, CO Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of request to release airport property. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the release of land at the Eagle County Regional Airport under the provisions of Section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21). DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 15, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Mr. Craig A. Sparks, Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, Airports Division, Denver Airports District Office, 26805 E. 68th Ave., Suite 224, Denver, Colorado 80249. In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Bryan R. Treu, Eagle County Attorney, 500 Broadway, P.O. Box 850, Eagle, Colorado 81631. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chris Schaffer, Project Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, Airports Division, Denver Airports District Office, 26805 E. 68th Ave., Suite 224, Denver, Colorado 80249. The request to release property may be reviewed in person at this same location. The FAA invites public comment on the request to release property at the Eagle County Regional Airport under the provisions of the AIR 21. On September 15, 2008, the FAA determined that the request to release property at the Eagle County Regional Airport submitted by the County of Eagle, Colorado met the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 155. The FAA may jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Nov 13, 2008 Jkt 217001 approve the request, in whole or in part, no later than November 28, 2007. The following is a brief overview of the request: The County of Eagle, Colorado requests the release of 5.46 acres of nonaeronautical airport property, otherwise known as Lot 105 of the Eagle County Regional Airport, to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The purpose of this release is to allow the Colorado Department of Transportation to construct a new highway interchange. The sale of this parcel will provide funds for airport improvements. Any person may inspect the request by appointment at the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In addition, any person may inspect the application, notice and other documents germane to the application in person at the Eagle County Courthouse, 500 Broadway, Eagle, Colorado 81631. Issued in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 2008. Craig A. Sparks, Manager, Denver Airports District Office. [FR Doc. E8–26839 Filed 11–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Michigan Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Decision by FHWA and Notice of Limitation of Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA and Other Federal Agencies. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of a Record of Decision by FHWA pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Protection Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321, as amended and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508). In addition, this notice announces actions taken by FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final with in the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project, US–131 in St. Joseph County, Michigan. These actions grant approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 771 and 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal Agency actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before May 13, 2009. If the Federal law PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67565 that authorizes that judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Williams, Environmental Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration Michigan Division, 315 West Allegan Street, Room 201, Lansing, MI 48933, (517) 702–1820, David.Williams@fhwa.dot.gov. Mr. Jason Latham, Project Manager, Michigan Department of Transportation, 1501 Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, (269) 337–3900, lathamj@michigan.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing approvals for the following highway project in the State of Michigan: US–131 Improvement Project the Michigan/Indiana County line to North of the City of Three Rivers, St. Joseph County. This project consists of a new two-lane bypass of the Village of Constantine from north of Stears Road to south of Garber Road, the addition of two truck climbing lanes one each on existing US–131 northbound and southbound lanes from north of Garber Road to south of Drummond Road, and other minor intersection corrections. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such action were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the project approved on April 11, 2008, in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued on October 27, 2008, and in other project records. The FEIS, ROD, and other documents in the FHWA project file are available by contacting the FHWA or the Michigan Department of Transportation at the addresses provided above. The FHWA FEIS and ROD can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/ 0,1607,7–151– 9621_11058_28766,00.html or viewed at public libraries in the project area. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the listed projects as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act [42 U.S.C. 4321–4351]; Federal-Aid Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [42 U.S.C. 7401–7671(q)]. 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319]. 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]. E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 221 (Friday, November 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67564-67565]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27137]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No: FAA-2008-1208]


 Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Operations

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and requests 
comments on revisions to Operations Specification A021, pertaining to 
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations, and Operation 
Specification A050, pertaining to Helicopter Night Vision Goggle 
Operations (HNVGO).

DATES: We must receive your comments by December 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA-2008-
1208 using the following method:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the on-line instructions for sending 
your comments electronically.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions regarding the 
A021 and A050 Operations Specifications revisions, contact: Larry 
Buehler, 135 Air Carrier Operations Branch, AFS-250, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone (202) 267-8166; e-mail larry.buehler@faa.gov. For legal 
questions concerning this notice, contact: Dean Griffith, FAA Office of 
the Chief Counsel, AGC-220, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, 
DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3073; e-mail dean.griffith@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite interested people to comment on the revised Operations 
Specification A021, pertaining to HEMS operations, and Operation 
Specification A050, pertaining to HNVGO by sending written data, views, 
or arguments. You should include the Federal docket number FAA-2008-
1208 in your comments. We will consider all communications received by 
the closing date for comments.

Availability of Document

    The revised Operations Specifications A021 (HEMS) and A050 (HNVGO) 
can be found and downloaded from the Internet at the following sites:
     FAA Web site: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/
headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs200/branches/afs250/
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and search for the documents using the Federal 
docket number FAA-2008-1208.

Discussion

    The FAA has determined that safety in air commerce and the public 
interest requires additional hazard mitigation for HEMS operations, and 
therefore has revised Operations Specifications A021 and A050 pursuant 
to 14 CFR 119.51.
    The A021 revisions specify that if a flight, or sequence of 
flights, includes a part 135 segment then all visual flight rules (VFR) 
segments of the flight must be conducted within the weather minimums 
and minimum safe cruise altitude determined in pre-flight planning. 
Specifically, A021 requires pilots to identify a minimum safe cruise 
altitude during pre-flight planning by identifying and documenting 
obstructions and terrain along the planned flight path. HEMS pilots 
must also determine the minimum required ceiling and visibility to 
conduct the flight using the revised weather minimums contained in 
A021.
    Revised Operations Specification A021 also permits HEMS instrument 
flight rules (IFR) operations at landing areas without weather 
reporting if an approved weather reporting source is located within 15 
nautical miles of the landing area or if an area forecast is available.
    Revised Operations Specification A050 changes weather minimums for 
HNVGO conducted in Class G Airspace to be consistent with changes made 
to the Class G Airspace minimums in A021.
    The full text of the changes to Operations Specifications A021 and 
A050 are available on the FAA Web site and on https://
www.regulations.gov as discussed above.


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 10, 2008.
Greg Kirkland,
Air Transportation Division, Acting Manager AFS-200.
 [FR Doc. E8-27137 Filed 11-13-08; 8:45 am]
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