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Download as PDF 31842 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 127 / Monday, July 6, 2009 / Rules and Regulations watts, rounded to the nearest tenth, in units of lumens per watt. * * * * * 4. Test Methods and Measurements * * * 4.1 General Service Fluorescent Lamps 4.1.1 The measurement procedure shall be as described in IESNA LM–9 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), except that lamps shall be operated at the appropriate voltage and current conditions as described in ANSI C78.375 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and in ANSI C78.81 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) or ANSI C78.901 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), and lamps shall be operated using the appropriate reference ballast at input voltage specified by the reference circuit as described in ANSI C82.3 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3). If, for a lamp, both low-frequency and high-frequency reference ballast settings are included in ANSI C78.81 or ANSI C78.901, the lamp shall be operated using the low-frequency reference ballast. 4.1.2 For lamps not listed in ANSI C78.81 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) nor in ANSI C78.901 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), the lamp shall be operated using the following reference ballast settings: 4.1.2.1 4-Foot medium bi-pin lamps shall be operated using the following reference ballast settings: T10 or T12 lamps are to use 236 volts, 0.43 amps, and 439 ohms; T8 lamps are to use 300 volts, 0.265 amps, and 910 ohms. 4.1.2.2 2-Foot U-shaped lamps shall be operated using the following reference ballast settings: T12 lamps are to use 236 volts, 0.430 amps, and 439 ohms; T8 lamps are to use 300 volts, 0.265 amps, and 910 ohms. 4.1.3 Lamp lumen output (lumens) and lamp electrical power input (watts), at the reference condition, shall be measured and recorded. Lamp efficacy shall be determined by computing the ratio of the measured lamp lumen output and lamp electrical power input at equilibrium for the reference condition. 4.2 General Service Incandescent Lamps * * * * * 4.2.2 The test procedure shall conform with sections 5 and 9 of IESNA LM–45 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3), and the lumen output of the lamp shall be determined in accordance with section 9 of IESNA LM–45. Lamp electrical power input in watts shall be measured and recorded. Lamp efficacy shall be determined by computing the ratio of the measured lamp lumen output and lamp electrical power input at equilibrium for the reference condition. The test report shall conform to section 11 of IESNA LM–45. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC69 with RULES * * * * * 4.4 Determination of Color Rendering Index and Correlated Color Temperature 4.4.1 The CRI shall be determined in accordance with the method specified in CIE 13.3 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) for general service fluorescent lamps. The CCT shall be determined in accordance with the method specified in IESNA LM–9 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) and rounded to the nearest 10 kelvin for general service fluorescent lamps. The CCT shall be VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:17 Jul 02, 2009 Jkt 217001 determined in accordance with the CIE 15 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3) for incandescent lamps. The required spectroradiometric measurement and characterization shall be conducted in accordance with the methods set forth in IESNA LM–58 (incorporated by reference; see § 430.3). 4.4.2 The test report shall include a description of the test conditions, equipment, measured lamps, spectroradiometric measurement results, and CRI and CCT determinations. * * * * * 8. Section 430.62 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(4)(ix) to read as follows: ■ § 430.62 Submission of data (a) * * * (4) * * * (ix) General service fluorescent lamps, the testing laboratory’s National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) identification number or other NVLAP-approved accreditation identification, production date codes (and accompanying decoding scheme), the 12-month average lamp efficacy in lumens per watt, lamp wattage, correlated color temperature, and the 12-month average Color Rendering Index. * * * * * [FR Doc. E9–15643 Filed 7–2–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 1 and 101 [Docket No. FAA–2007–27390; Amendment Nos. 1–62 and 101–8] RIN 2120–AI88 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning this final rule contact Charles P. Brinkman, Licensing and Safety Division (AST– 200), Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267–7715, e-mail Phil.Brinkman@faa.gov. For legal questions concerning this final rule contact Gary Michel, Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267–3148. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 4, 2008 (73 FR 73768), the FAA published the final rule ‘‘Requirements for Amateur Rocket Activities.’’ A new § 101.29 was added in the final rule. However, the section was inadvertently added to Subpart D— Unmanned Free Balloons. It should have been added to Subpart C— Unmanned Rockets, since the new section concerns amateur rocket activities, not balloon activities. Moving § 101.29 to the correct subpart will make it easier for readers to find all the information relating to unmanned rockets in one place. In § 1.1, paragraph (2) of the definition for Amateur Rockets, the word ‘‘statue’’ is changed to ‘‘statute’’. In the first line of § 101.25(b)(5), the number ‘‘8’’ (kilometers) is changed to ‘‘9.26’’ to correct the metric conversion when the word ‘‘statute’’ is replaced with the word ‘‘nautical’’. Lastly, in the second line of § 101.27(c), the word ‘‘statute’’ is again replaced with the word ‘‘nautical’’. Technical Correction Requirements for Amateur Rocket Activities AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document corrects errors in the FAA regulations regarding amateur rockets. A section concerning unmanned rocket activities was inadvertently placed in the subpart for unmanned balloon activities. This correction moves that section to the correct subpart, so all the information relating to unmanned rocket activities will appear in the same subpart. Additionally, we are making minor editorial corrections. DATES: This amendment is effective July 6, 2009. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This technical correction merely moves an existing section to the correct subpart and ensures correct spelling and placement of miscellaneous words. There are no other changes to the existing regulatory text. Justification for Immediate Adoption Because this action moves an existing section to an existing subpart, the FAA finds that notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary. For the same reason, the FAA finds good cause exists under 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this rule effective upon publication. List of Subjects for Parts 1 and 101 Aircraft, Aviation safety. E:\FR\FM\06JYR1.SGM 06JYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 127 / Monday, July 6, 2009 / Rules and Regulations The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the FAA amends 14 CFR parts 1 and 101, as follows: ■ PART 1—DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 1.1 [Amended] 2. Amend § 1.1 by correcting paragraph (2) of the definition of ‘‘Amateur rocket’’ by removing the word ‘‘statue’’ and adding the word ‘‘statute’’ in its place. ■ PART 101—MOORED BALLOONS, KITES, UNMANNED ROCKETS AND UNMANNED FREE BALLOONS 3. The authority citation for part 101 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113– 40114, 45302, 44502, 44514, 44701–44702, 44721, 46308. § 101.25 [Amended] [Amended] 5. Amend § 101.27 by correcting paragraph (c) by removing the word ‘‘statute’’ and adding the word ‘‘nautical’’ in its place. ■ § 101.29 [Transferred] 6. Transfer § 101.29 from Subpart D into Subpart C of part 101. ■ Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2009. Pamela Hamilton-Powell, Director, Office of Rulemaking. [FR Doc. E9–15821 Filed 7–2–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 cprice-sewell on PROD1PC69 with RULES [Docket No. FAA–2009–0089; Airspace Docket No. 09–ASW–4] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Devine, TX AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:17 Jul 02, 2009 Jkt 217001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 321– 7716. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History 4. Amend § 101.25 by correcting paragraph (b)(5) by removing the number ‘‘8’’ and adding the number ‘‘9.26’’ in its place and removing the word ‘‘statute’’ and adding the word ‘‘nautical’’ in its place. ■ § 101.27 SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Devine, TX. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Devine Municipal Airport, Devine, TX. This action also corrects a typographical error in the legal description of the airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Devine Municipal Airport. DATES: 0901 UTC, October 22, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. On April 20, 2009, the FAA published in the Federal Register a NPRM to amend Class E airspace at Devine, TX, adding additional controlled airspace at Devine Municipal Airport, Devine, TX. (74 FR 17912, Docket No. FAA–2009– 0089). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. This action also corrects a typographical error in the legal description, changing the 6.5-mile radius to a 6.3-mile radius. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. With the exception of editorial changes, and the changes described above, this rule is the same as that proposed in the NPRM. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: ■ PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by amending Class E airspace at Devine, TX, adding additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Devine Municipal Airport, Devine, TX, for the safety and management of IFR operations. This action also changes the 6.5-mile radius to a 6.3-mile radius in Frm 00015 the legal description for Devine Municipal Airport. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in subtitle VII, part A, subpart I, section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it adds additional controlled airspace at Devine Municipal Airport, Devine, TX. ■ The Rule PO 00000 31843 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9S, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2008, and effective ■ E:\FR\FM\06JYR1.SGM 06JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 127 (Monday, July 6, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31842-31843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15821]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Parts 1 and 101

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27390; Amendment Nos. 1-62 and 101-8]
RIN 2120-AI88


Requirements for Amateur Rocket Activities

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document corrects errors in the FAA regulations regarding 
amateur rockets. A section concerning unmanned rocket activities was 
inadvertently placed in the subpart for unmanned balloon activities. 
This correction moves that section to the correct subpart, so all the 
information relating to unmanned rocket activities will appear in the 
same subpart. Additionally, we are making minor editorial corrections.

DATES: This amendment is effective July 6, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning 
this final rule contact Charles P. Brinkman, Licensing and Safety 
Division (AST-200), Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20591, 
telephone (202) 267-7715, e-mail Phil.Brinkman@faa.gov. For legal 
questions concerning this final rule contact Gary Michel, Office of the 
Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue, Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267-3148.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On December 4, 2008 (73 FR 73768), the FAA published the final rule 
``Requirements for Amateur Rocket Activities.'' A new Sec.  101.29 was 
added in the final rule. However, the section was inadvertently added 
to Subpart D--Unmanned Free Balloons. It should have been added to 
Subpart C--Unmanned Rockets, since the new section concerns amateur 
rocket activities, not balloon activities. Moving Sec.  101.29 to the 
correct subpart will make it easier for readers to find all the 
information relating to unmanned rockets in one place. In Sec.  1.1, 
paragraph (2) of the definition for Amateur Rockets, the word 
``statue'' is changed to ``statute''. In the first line of Sec.  
101.25(b)(5), the number ``8'' (kilometers) is changed to ``9.26'' to 
correct the metric conversion when the word ``statute'' is replaced 
with the word ``nautical''. Lastly, in the second line of Sec.  
101.27(c), the word ``statute'' is again replaced with the word 
``nautical''.

Technical Correction

    This technical correction merely moves an existing section to the 
correct subpart and ensures correct spelling and placement of 
miscellaneous words. There are no other changes to the existing 
regulatory text.

Justification for Immediate Adoption

    Because this action moves an existing section to an existing 
subpart, the FAA finds that notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b) is unnecessary. For the same reason, the FAA finds good cause 
exists under 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this rule effective upon 
publication.

List of Subjects for Parts 1 and 101

    Aircraft, Aviation safety.

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The Amendment

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In consideration of the foregoing, the FAA amends 14 CFR parts 1 and 
101, as follows:

PART 1--DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  1.1  [Amended]

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2. Amend Sec.  1.1 by correcting paragraph (2) of the definition of 
``Amateur rocket'' by removing the word ``statue'' and adding the word 
``statute'' in its place.

PART 101--MOORED BALLOONS, KITES, UNMANNED ROCKETS AND UNMANNED 
FREE BALLOONS

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3. The authority citation for part 101 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113-40114, 45302, 44502, 
44514, 44701-44702, 44721, 46308.


Sec.  101.25  [Amended]

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4. Amend Sec.  101.25 by correcting paragraph (b)(5) by removing the 
number ``8'' and adding the number ``9.26'' in its place and removing 
the word ``statute'' and adding the word ``nautical'' in its place.


Sec.  101.27  [Amended]

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5. Amend Sec.  101.27 by correcting paragraph (c) by removing the word 
``statute'' and adding the word ``nautical'' in its place.


Sec.  101.29  [Transferred]

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6. Transfer Sec.  101.29 from Subpart D into Subpart C of part 101.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2009.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. E9-15821 Filed 7-2-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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