Public Meeting With Interested Persons To Discuss the Proposed AC 20-42D, Hand Fire Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft, 13646-13647 [2010-6145]

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[FR Doc. 2010–6146 Filed 3–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Public Meeting With Interested Persons To Discuss the Proposed AC 20–42D, Hand Fire Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold an informational meeting to discuss the content and comments received regarding proposed advisory circular (AC) 20–42D, Hand Fire Extinguishers for use in Aircraft. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:41 Mar 19, 2010 Jkt 220001 Built 2008 2008 2008 1997 1982 1974 1975 1975 1979 1987 1982 1978 2000 1978 1980 1973 1973 1980 1981 1973 2001 1998 2003 2002 1999 1999 1998 1997 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1982 Length (ft.) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 853 525 400 540 580 240 240 240 240 240 500 400 300 260 260 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 329′ 31⁄2″ Background: Beginning in 2006, the FAA asked the International Aircraft Systems Fire Protection Working Group (IASFPWG) to draft a revision to the current AC 20–42C, issued on March 1984, by incorporating updated guidance for the fire-fighting effectiveness, selection, location, mounting and safe-use of hand fire extinguishers in aircraft. The proposed AC also identifies three FAA approved replacement agents for Halon 1211 and establishes an FAA approved minimum performance standard (MPS) for halon replacement agents which includes a hidden fire test and a seat fire/toxicity test. We also recommend that users of halon extinguishers transition to using these new halocarbon clean replacement agents in hand-held fire extinguishers. The AC also explains how to gain PO 00000 Frm 00164 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Beam (ft.) 130 105 105 100 105 99.5 99.5 99.5 105 206.7 137.8 100 138 160 72 72.2 72.2 72 72 120 99′–9″ 100 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 78 DWT (L.T.) 23,600 19,226 19,226 19,646 16,397 12,035 12,035 10,700 16,322 128,452 39,226 16,788 41,067 51,829 4,700 4,217 4,217 5,186 5,186 32,290 10,861 10,267 5,198 5,120 4,943 4,765 4,765 4,765 4,765 4,765 4,765 4,765 4,765 8,035.7 Approx launch capacity (L.T.) 23,100 18,766 18,766 19,146 15,897 11,535 11,535 6,000 6,800 60,000 25,000 5,500 20,500 26,000 2,200 4,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 15,600 4,400 4,200 2,400 2,400 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 8,000 Coastwise qualified X X X X X X X .................... X .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... X X X X X .................... X X X X X X X X X X X X X X certification for halocarbon clean agent extinguishers intended to replace Halon 1211 hand-held extinguishers. Meeting Dates and Locations: The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of May 19 and the morning of May 20, 2010 in London, England, and is open to all interested persons. If you plan to attend the meeting, please notify us via the following e-mail address: April.CTR.horner@faa.gov before March 31, 2010. Specific information pertaining to the meeting locations and times will be forwarded to those who respond to the above e-mail address. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 19–20, 2010, in London, England. ADDRESSES: The address for the specific meeting will be provided at a later date to those individuals planning to attend. E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 54 / Monday, March 22, 2010 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Petrakis, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft Engineering Division, Technical Programs and Continued Airworthiness Branch, AIR–120, 950 L’Enfant Plaza, 5th Floor, SW., Washington, DC 20024. Telephone (202) 385–6341, FAX (202) 385–6475, or e-mail at: john.petrakis@faa.gov. Issued in Washington, DC on March 10, 2010. Susan J.M. Cabler, Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–6145 Filed 3–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket ID. FMCSA–2009–0322] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions from the diabetes standard; request for comments. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 53 individuals for exemptions from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 21, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA– 2009–0322 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:41 Mar 19, 2010 Jkt 220001 Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket ID for this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12–140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476). This information is also available at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64– 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.’’ The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 53 individuals listed in this notice have recently requested an exemption from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers of CMV in interstate commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting the Frm 00165 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by the statutes. Qualifications of Applicants Deanna R. Alvarado Ms. Alvarado, age 48, has had ITDM since 2002. Her endocrinologist examined her in 2009 and certified that she has had no hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management and monitoring; and has stable control of her diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Alvarado meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her ophthalmologist examined her in 2009 and certified that she does not have diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from Arizona. Howard H. Armstrong Mr. Armstrong, 45, has had ITDM since 1969. His endocrinologist examined him in 2009 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Armstrong meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2009 and certified that he has stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator’s license from California. Samuel D. Bentle SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 13647 Mr. Bentle, age 56, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist examined him in 2009 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bentle meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2009 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a chauffeur’s license from Indiana. E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13646-13647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-6145]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Public Meeting With Interested Persons To Discuss the Proposed AC 
20-42D, Hand Fire Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold an 
informational meeting to discuss the content and comments received 
regarding proposed advisory circular (AC) 20-42D, Hand Fire 
Extinguishers for use in Aircraft.
    Background: Beginning in 2006, the FAA asked the International 
Aircraft Systems Fire Protection Working Group (IASFPWG) to draft a 
revision to the current AC 20-42C, issued on March 1984, by 
incorporating updated guidance for the fire-fighting effectiveness, 
selection, location, mounting and safe-use of hand fire extinguishers 
in aircraft. The proposed AC also identifies three FAA approved 
replacement agents for Halon 1211 and establishes an FAA approved 
minimum performance standard (MPS) for halon replacement agents which 
includes a hidden fire test and a seat fire/toxicity test. We also 
recommend that users of halon extinguishers transition to using these 
new halocarbon clean replacement agents in hand-held fire 
extinguishers. The AC also explains how to gain certification for 
halocarbon clean agent extinguishers intended to replace Halon 1211 
hand-held extinguishers.
    Meeting Dates and Locations: The meeting is scheduled for the 
afternoon of May 19 and the morning of May 20, 2010 in London, England, 
and is open to all interested persons.
    If you plan to attend the meeting, please notify us via the 
following e-mail address: April.CTR.horner@faa.gov before March 31, 
2010. Specific information pertaining to the meeting locations and 
times will be forwarded to those who respond to the above e-mail 
address.

DATES: The meeting will be held on May 19-20, 2010, in London, England.

ADDRESSES: The address for the specific meeting will be provided at a 
later date to those individuals planning to attend.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Petrakis, Senior Aerospace 
Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification 
Service, Aircraft Engineering Division, Technical Programs and 
Continued Airworthiness Branch, AIR-120, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, 5th Floor, 
SW., Washington, DC 20024. Telephone (202) 385-6341, FAX (202) 385-
6475, or e-mail at: john.petrakis@faa.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC on March 10, 2010.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-6145 Filed 3-19-10; 8:45 am]
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