Safety Enhancements Part 139, Certification of Airports; Reopening of Comment Period, 32105-32106 [2011-13824]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 107 / Friday, June 3, 2011 / Proposed Rules 32105 TABLE 1—ACTIONS, COMPLIANCE, AND PROCEDURES Actions Compliance Procedures (1) For all airplanes: Install placard Cessna part number (P/N) DP0500–13 or fabricate and install a placard that states: ‘‘This aircraft is prohibited from flight into known icing conditions.’’ Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (i) If installing the placard Cessna P/N DP0500–13, obtain the placard following Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin MEB97–4, dated March 24, 1997. (ii) If fabricating the placard, fabricate the placard using 1⁄8-inch black lettering on a white background. (iii) The placards must be installed by a properly certificated aircraft mechanic on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot. (2) For all airplanes: (A) If Airspeed Indicator Reads in MPH. Fabricate and install a placard that states: ‘‘For inadvertent encounters with icing conditions, increase published speed on approach 17 mph.’’ (B) If Airspeed Indicator Reads in Knots. Fabricate and install a placard that states: ‘‘For inadvertent encounters with icing conditions, increase published speed on approach 15 KIAS.’’ (3) For all airplanes: After both placards required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2)(A) or (f)(2)(B) of this AD are installed, make an entry into the aircraft logbook to record compliance with this AD. Within 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (i) Fabricate the placard using black lettering at least 1⁄8-inch on a white background. (ii) The placards must be installed by a properly certificated aircraft mechanic on the instrument panel as close as practical to the airspeed indicator in clear view of the pilot. Within 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Not Applicable. Special Flight Permit (g) Special flight permits are permitted with the following limitation: Flight into known icing is prohibited. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 27, 2011. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011–13766 Filed 6–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Related Information wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS_PART 1 (h)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the Related Information section of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. AGENCY: (i) For more information about this AD, contact Jason Brys, Flight Test Engineer, Wichita ACO, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–4100; fax: (316) 946–4107. (j) For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone: (316) 517–6000; fax: (316) 517–8500; Internet: https://www.cessna.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:35 Jun 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 139 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0247; Notice No. 11– 01] RIN 2120–AJ70 Safety Enhancements Part 139, Certification of Airports; Reopening of Comment Period Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); Reopening of comment period. The FAA published a proposed rule on February 1, 2011, to establish minimum standards for training of personnel who access the airport non-movement area (ramp and apron) to help prevent accidents and incidents in that area. This proposal would require a certificate holder to conduct pavement surface evaluations to ensure reliability of runway surfaces in wet weather conditions. This SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 proposed action would also require a Surface Movement Guidance Control System (SMGCS) plan if the certificate holder conducts low visibility operations, facilitating the safe movement of aircraft and vehicles in low visibility conditions. Finally, this proposal would clarify the applicability of part 139 and explicitly prohibit fraudulent or intentionally false statements in a certificate application or record required to be maintained. After the comment period closed, the FAA became aware that the initial regulatory evaluation had not been posted to the rulemaking docket. This action reopens the comment period to allow the public to review and comment on that document, which is now in the docket. DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published on February 1, 2011 (76 FR 5510), closed on April 4, 2011, and was reopened (76 FR 20570) April 13, 2011, until May 13, 2011. This document reopens the comment period until July 5, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2010–0247 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12–140, West E:\FR\FM\03JNP1.SGM 03JNP1 32106 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 107 / Friday, June 3, 2011 / Proposed Rules Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478), as well as at https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Langert, AAS–300, Office of Airports Safety and Standards, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 493–4529; e-mail kenneth.langert@faa.gov. See the ‘‘Additional Information’’ section for information on how to comment on this proposal and how the FAA will handle comments received. The ‘‘Additional Information’’ section also contains related information about the docket, privacy, the handling of proprietary or confidential business information. In addition, there is information on obtaining copies of related rulemaking documents. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS_PART 1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 1, 2011, the FAA issued Notice No. 11–01, entitled ‘‘Safety Enhancements Part 139, Certification of Airports’’ (76 FR 5510). The comment period closed on April 4, 2011. On April 13, 2011, the FAA reopened the comment period for 30 days to allow additional opportunity to comment on VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:35 Jun 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 the NPRM (76 FR 20570). The comment period then closed on May 13, 2011. During the comment period, several commenters stated the FAA’s economic evaluation for this proposed rule was not available for review and comment. That document is now in the rulemaking docket. The FAA recognizes additional time is necessary to review and comment on the initial regulatory evaluation. Reopening of Comment Period In accordance with § 11.47(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, the FAA has determined that re-opening of the comment period is consistent with the public interest, and that good cause exists for taking this action. To accomplish the strategies for providing additional information to the public, the FAA has determined that re-opening the comment period is consistent with the public interest, and that good cause exists for this action. Absent unusual circumstances, the FAA does not anticipate any further extension of the comment period for this rulemaking. Accordingly, the comment period for Notice No. 11–01 is reopened until July 5, 2011. Additional Information The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The agency also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the proposals in Notice No. 11–01. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should submit only one time. The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on Notice 11–1, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The agency may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives. Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Under 14 CFR 11.35(b), if the FAA is aware of proprietary information filed with a comment, the agency does not place it in the docket. It is held in a separate file to which the public does not have access, and the FAA places a note in the docket that it has received it. If the FAA receives a request to examine or copy this information, it treats it as any other request under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). The FAA processes such a request under Department of Transportation procedures found in 49 CFR part 7. B. Availability of Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the Internet by— A. Comments Invited PO 00000 Proprietary or Confidential Business Information: Do not file proprietary or confidential business information in the docket. Such information must be sent or delivered directly to the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document, and marked as proprietary or confidential. If submitting information on a disk or CD–ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD–ROM, and identify electronically within the disk or CD– ROM the specific information that is proprietary or confidential. 1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov); 2. Visiting the FAA’s Regulations and Policies Web page at https:// www.faa.gov/regulations_policies or 3. Accessing the Government Printing Office’s Web page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM–1, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267–9680. Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this rulemaking. All documents the FAA considered in developing this Notice 11–01, including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from the Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item (1) above. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 25, 2011. Michael J. O’Donnell, Director of Airport Safety and Standards. [FR Doc. 2011–13824 Filed 6–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\03JNP1.SGM 03JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 107 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32105-32106]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13824]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 139

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0247; Notice No. 11-01]
RIN 2120-AJ70


Safety Enhancements Part 139, Certification of Airports; 
Reopening of Comment Period

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); Reopening of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: The FAA published a proposed rule on February 1, 2011, to 
establish minimum standards for training of personnel who access the 
airport non-movement area (ramp and apron) to help prevent accidents 
and incidents in that area. This proposal would require a certificate 
holder to conduct pavement surface evaluations to ensure reliability of 
runway surfaces in wet weather conditions. This proposed action would 
also require a Surface Movement Guidance Control System (SMGCS) plan if 
the certificate holder conducts low visibility operations, facilitating 
the safe movement of aircraft and vehicles in low visibility 
conditions. Finally, this proposal would clarify the applicability of 
part 139 and explicitly prohibit fraudulent or intentionally false 
statements in a certificate application or record required to be 
maintained. After the comment period closed, the FAA became aware that 
the initial regulatory evaluation had not been posted to the rulemaking 
docket. This action reopens the comment period to allow the public to 
review and comment on that document, which is now in the docket.

DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published on February 1, 2011 
(76 FR 5510), closed on April 4, 2011, and was reopened (76 FR 20570) 
April 13, 2011, until May 13, 2011. This document reopens the comment 
period until July 5, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA-2010-
0247 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. 
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room 
W12-140, West

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Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket 
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without 
change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the 
docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all 
comments received into any FAA dockets, including the name of the 
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an 
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act 
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 
2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at 
https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions 
for accessing the docket or Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the 
West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Langert, AAS-300, Office of 
Airports Safety and Standards, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 493-
4529; e-mail kenneth.langert@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the ``Additional Information'' section 
for information on how to comment on this proposal and how the FAA will 
handle comments received. The ``Additional Information'' section also 
contains related information about the docket, privacy, the handling of 
proprietary or confidential business information. In addition, there is 
information on obtaining copies of related rulemaking documents.

Background

    On February 1, 2011, the FAA issued Notice No. 11-01, entitled 
``Safety Enhancements Part 139, Certification of Airports'' (76 FR 
5510). The comment period closed on April 4, 2011. On April 13, 2011, 
the FAA reopened the comment period for 30 days to allow additional 
opportunity to comment on the NPRM (76 FR 20570). The comment period 
then closed on May 13, 2011.
    During the comment period, several commenters stated the FAA's 
economic evaluation for this proposed rule was not available for review 
and comment. That document is now in the rulemaking docket. The FAA 
recognizes additional time is necessary to review and comment on the 
initial regulatory evaluation.

Reopening of Comment Period

    In accordance with Sec.  11.47(c) of title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations, the FAA has determined that re-opening of the comment 
period is consistent with the public interest, and that good cause 
exists for taking this action. To accomplish the strategies for 
providing additional information to the public, the FAA has determined 
that re-opening the comment period is consistent with the public 
interest, and that good cause exists for this action. Absent unusual 
circumstances, the FAA does not anticipate any further extension of the 
comment period for this rulemaking.
    Accordingly, the comment period for Notice No. 11-01 is reopened 
until July 5, 2011.

Additional Information

A. Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this 
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The agency 
also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, 
or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the proposals in 
Notice No. 11-01. The most helpful comments reference a specific 
portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, 
and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain 
duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written 
comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should 
submit only one time.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well 
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on Notice 
11-1, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the 
closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after 
the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without 
incurring expense or delay. The agency may change this proposal in 
light of the comments it receives.
    Proprietary or Confidential Business Information: Do not file 
proprietary or confidential business information in the docket. Such 
information must be sent or delivered directly to the person identified 
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document, and 
marked as proprietary or confidential. If submitting information on a 
disk or CD-ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM, and identify 
electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that 
is proprietary or confidential.
    Under 14 CFR 11.35(b), if the FAA is aware of proprietary 
information filed with a comment, the agency does not place it in the 
docket. It is held in a separate file to which the public does not have 
access, and the FAA places a note in the docket that it has received 
it. If the FAA receives a request to examine or copy this information, 
it treats it as any other request under the Freedom of Information Act 
(5 U.S.C. 552). The FAA processes such a request under Department of 
Transportation procedures found in 49 CFR part 7.

B. Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the 
Internet by--
    1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov);
    2. Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies or
    3. Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9680. 
Commenters must identify the docket or notice number of this 
rulemaking.
    All documents the FAA considered in developing this Notice 11-01, 
including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from 
the Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item 
(1) above.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 25, 2011.
Michael J. O'Donnell,
Director of Airport Safety and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2011-13824 Filed 6-2-11; 8:45 am]
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