Notice of a Non-Aeronautical Land-Use Change Effecting the Quitclaim Deed and Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at Blythe Airport, Blythe, CA, 13173-13174 [2012-5299]
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compliance with the full-fare disclosure
mandate of the Department’s recent
consumer rule, ‘‘Enhancing Airline
Consumer Protections’’ (14 CFR 399.84,
76 FR 23110, 23166, Apr. 25, 2011). The
rule requires that in all fare
advertisements for passenger air
transportation, a tour, or a tour
component the fare published by the
vendor must represent the full amount
payable by the consumer. Based on a
recent review by the Office of Aviation
Enforcement and Proceedings
(Enforcement Office), a number of
Internet sites display fares in whole
dollar amounts that represent a
rounding down of the exact fare, while
other sites state the exact fare or round
up.
To comply with the requirements of
our recently revised full-fare advertising
rule, sellers of air transportation must in
all fare displays state either the exact
fare or round up to an amount greater
than the exact fare. This will avoid
stating a fare that is lower than its actual
amount and may be particularly
important in sites which rank fares and
display fare alternatives by fare amount.
The Enforcement Office views any
failure to show either the exact fare or
to round up to an amount greater than
the exact fare to constitute an unfair and
deceptive trade practice and unfair
method of competition in violation of 49
U.S.C. 41712 as well as a violation of 14
CFR 399.84. Of course, sellers rounding
up in their advertisements may sell the
ticket at the exact fare when a purchase
is made.
The Enforcement Office will allow
vendors 60 days to revise their site
displays, if necessary, prior to
instituting enforcement action on the
basis of a practice of rounding down
fare amounts. These disclosure
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transportation. Questions regarding this
notice may be addressed to the Office of
Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings
(C–70), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
An electronic version of this
document is available at https://
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Dated: February 28, 2012.
Samuel Podberesky,
Assistant General Counsel for Aviation
Enforcement and Proceedings.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Best Equipped Best Served
Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
The FAA is conducting a
public meeting to seek technical input
on proposed operational incentive
scenarios for possible implementation
in the 2012–2014 timeframe. The
discussion will be limited to technical
and operational implications of these
selected scenarios. The candidate
proposals for discussion have been
designed to deliver on the best
equipped, best performing, best served
concept for implementation in the
2012–2014 timeframe. The proposed
scenarios target use of the following
NextGen technologies: ADS–B Out and
In and RNAV/RNP 0.3 with and without
RF Legs. This meeting is focused on
technical considerations; before
implementation of any potential
scenario the FAA would conduct the
necessary reviews and opportunities for
public notice and comment as
appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Hillers, Office of Aviation
Policy and Plans: Telephone (202) 267–
3274: Email: 9-AWA-APO-OpsIncentives@FAA.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
FAA has been analyzing and
developing operational incentives for
several years with the purpose of
implementing a best equipped, best
performing, best served policy. Best
equipped, best served (BE–BS) has also
been widely discussed in various
industry forums, including the recent
recommendations that were made by the
Future of Aviation Advisory Committee
(FAAC) and NextGen Advisory
Committee (NAC). FAA is seeking
stakeholder input on the technical and
operational feasibility of the proposed
scenarios from an operator and airport
perspective.
Meeting Information
Public meeting at FAA Headquarters
(800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591) on March 13,
2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The
meeting will also be available to view
on-line. Details of participation by Web
cast can be found at https://www.faa.gov/
go/2012opsincentivesmeeting/. RSVPs
will be required in order to attend the
meeting in person, and requested for
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participants intending to view the Web
cast. RSVP by March 9 to: 9-AWA-APOOps-Incentives@FAA.gov.
Descriptions of each of the
operational scenarios for discussion at
the March 13 meeting can be obtained
at: https://www.faa.gov/go/
2012opsincentivesmeeting/. FAA will
accept clarifying questions about these
proposals via email at 9-AWA-APO-OpsIncentives@FAA.gov. Clarifying
questions submitted in advance of the
March 13 meeting will be addressed at
the meeting, if possible. Comments
specifically addressing these proposed
operational scenarios will be accepted
through March 20 and should be
submitted to: 9-AWA-APO-OpsIncentives@FAA.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 28,
2012.
Nan Shellabarger,
Director Office of Aviation Policy and Plans.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of a Non-Aeronautical Land-Use
Change Effecting the Quitclaim Deed
and Federal Grant Assurance
Obligations at Blythe Airport, Blythe,
CA
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of a Non-aeronautical
land-use change.
AGENCY:
The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) proposes to rule
and invites public comment on the
application for a non-aeronautical landuse change for approximately 829 acres
of airport property at Blythe Airport,
Blythe, California, from the aeronautical
use provisions of the Quitclaim Deed
and Grant Agreement Assurances since
the land is not needed for aeronautical
purposes. The property will be leased
for its fair market value and the rental
proceeds deposited in the airport
account for airport use. The reuse of the
land for a solar farm represents a
compatible land use that will not
interfere with the airport or its
operation, thereby protecting the
interests of civil aviation and
contributing to the self-sustainability of
the airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before April 4, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Comments on the request may be mailed
or delivered to the FAA at the following
address: Tony Garcia, Airports
SUMMARY:
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Compliance Program Manager, Federal
Aviation Administration, Airports
Division, Federal Register Comment,
P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, CA
90009–2007. In addition, one copy of
the comment submitted to the FAA
must be mailed or delivered to
Mr. Colby Cataldi, Assistant Director,
Economic Development Agency/
Aviation, 3403 10 Street, Suite 500,
Riverside, CA 92501.
In
accordance with the Wendell H. Ford
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for
the 21st Century (AIR 21), Public Law
10–181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this
notice must be published in the Federal
Register 30 days before the Secretary
may waive any condition imposed on a
federally obligated airport by surplus
property conveyance deeds or grant
agreements.
The following is a brief overview of
the request:
Riverside County Economic
Development Agency requested a
modification of the conditions in the
Quitclaim Deed and Grant Agreement
Assurances to permit non-aeronautical
use of approximately 829 acres of land
at Blythe Airport. The subject property
is located northeast of the airfield. The
land is presently unused and
undeveloped. The land will be
redeveloped for a solar farm. Riverside
County Economic Development Agency
proposes to lease the property under the
terms of a long-term lease for a solar
farm since the land is not needed for
aeronautical purposes. Reuse of the land
for a solar farm will not impede future
development of the airport, which has
an abundance of land. The lease rate
will be based on the appraised market
value and the lease proceeds will be
deposited in the airport account and
used for airport purposes. The use of the
property for a solar farm represents a
compatible use. Construction and
operations of the solar farm will not
interfere with airport operations. The
land will become revenue-producing
property, which will enhance the selfsustainability of the airport and,
thereby, serve the interests of civil
aviation.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Hawthorne, California, on
February 28, 2012.
Brian Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch,
Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Underwater Locating Devices
(Acoustic) (Self-Powered)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of revocation of
Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C–121
and C–121a, Underwater Locating
Devices (ULD).
AGENCY:
This is a confirmation notice
for the planned revocation of all
Technical Standard Order
authorizations issued for the production
of Underwater Locating Devices
(Acoustic) (Self-Powered) manufactured
to the TSO–C121 and TSO–C121a
specifications. These actions are
necessary because the planned issuance
of TSO–C121b, Underwater Locating
Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered),
minimum performance standard (MPS)
will increase the minimum operating
life of Underwater Locating Devices
from 30 days to 90 days.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Gregory Borsari, AIR–130, Federal
Aviation Administration, 470 L’Enfant
Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC
20024. Telephone (202) 385–4578, fax
(202) 385–4651, email to:
gregory.borsari@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
On August 23, 2011, the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
published a Notice in the Federal
Register, Volume 76, page 52734,
announcing the planned revocation of
TSO–C121 and TSO–C121a
authorizations and requested comments.
The FAA proposed revising TSO–C121a
to invoke the new SAE standard
AS8045A which improves ULD
performance, including increasing the
battery operating life from 30 days to 90
days. When TSO–C121b is published,
the FAA proposed withdrawing TSO–
C121 and TSO–C121a authorizations no
later than March 1, 2014. All
Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic)
(Self-Powered) equipment
manufacturers seeking TSO
authorization would then need to obtain
a new authorization to manufacture in
accordance with TSO–C121b.
Comments
The FAA received four comments in
response to the August 23, 2011,
Federal Register Notice. The first
comment, by Boeing Commercial
Airplanes (Boeing), stated that the
effective date of the planned
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withdrawal, March 1, 2014, appeared to
have been calculated to provide two
years between the publication date of
the new TSO (approximately March
2012) and the withdrawal of the TSO
authorizations. In order to allow orderly
compliance, however, Boeing stated that
industry needs the FAA to ensure at
least three full years will be provided.
Boeing stated that three years is the
minimal time required for affected
industry to address technical, business,
and certification aspects of a new
underwater locating device (ULD) before
the existing devices can no longer be
manufactured. Boeing urged the FAA
take into consideration the fact that
there are multiple flight data recorder
suppliers with varying procurement
methods and contractual details that
will be necessary to address.
Additionally, Boeing noted that the new
SAE performance standards referenced
in proposed TSO–C121b include new
testing requirements. Boeing
commented that one ULD manufacturer
has already indicated that its existing
90-day ULD will not meet the
requirements of the new SAE
specification called out in the TSO, and
therefore, a complete re-design of the
unit will be necessary. The FAA agrees
with Boeing’s comment. TSO–C121b
was published on February 28, 2012 and
as such we have changed the
withdrawal date to March 1, 2015.
Boeing also stated that the effect of the
planned TSO revocation would be to
eliminate the manufacture of ULDs
based on an older SAE Aerospace
Standard that calls for a 30-day life, and
requires the use of only ULDs based on
a newer SAE standard that calls for a 90day life. While Boeing recognized the
current 14 CFR part 25 design
regulations applicable to ULDs specified
in 14 CFR 25.1457(g)(3) do not require
a specific battery life, Boeing noted that
the associated 14 CFR part 121
operating rules states in
§ 121.359(c)(2)(iii), the aircraft have an
‘‘approved’’ underwater locating device.
By revising the TSO to require different
performance standards of the new SAE
specification, Boeing argued that it
appears the FAA may essentially be
implementing a new operating
requirement without rulemaking to
precede it. Boeing asked the FAA to
review this process and clarify the
intent.
The FAA acknowledges this
comment. The TSO process is one
method to gain approval for an
underwater locating device, but not the
only method. The FAA notes that it is
within its authority to revoke, or
withdraw, previous TSO–C121 and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of a Non-Aeronautical Land-Use Change Effecting the
Quitclaim Deed and Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at Blythe
Airport, Blythe, CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of a Non-aeronautical land-use change.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and
invites public comment on the application for a non-aeronautical land-
use change for approximately 829 acres of airport property at Blythe
Airport, Blythe, California, from the aeronautical use provisions of
the Quitclaim Deed and Grant Agreement Assurances since the land is not
needed for aeronautical purposes. The property will be leased for its
fair market value and the rental proceeds deposited in the airport
account for airport use. The reuse of the land for a solar farm
represents a compatible land use that will not interfere with the
airport or its operation, thereby protecting the interests of civil
aviation and contributing to the self-sustainability of the airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 4, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Tony Garcia, Airports
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Compliance Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports
Division, Federal Register Comment, P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, CA
90009-2007. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA
must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Colby Cataldi, Assistant Director,
Economic Development Agency/Aviation, 3403 10 Street, Suite 500,
Riverside, CA 92501.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21),
Public Law 10-181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be
published in the Federal Register 30 days before the Secretary may
waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus
property conveyance deeds or grant agreements.
The following is a brief overview of the request:
Riverside County Economic Development Agency requested a
modification of the conditions in the Quitclaim Deed and Grant
Agreement Assurances to permit non-aeronautical use of approximately
829 acres of land at Blythe Airport. The subject property is located
northeast of the airfield. The land is presently unused and
undeveloped. The land will be redeveloped for a solar farm. Riverside
County Economic Development Agency proposes to lease the property under
the terms of a long-term lease for a solar farm since the land is not
needed for aeronautical purposes. Reuse of the land for a solar farm
will not impede future development of the airport, which has an
abundance of land. The lease rate will be based on the appraised market
value and the lease proceeds will be deposited in the airport account
and used for airport purposes. The use of the property for a solar farm
represents a compatible use. Construction and operations of the solar
farm will not interfere with airport operations. The land will become
revenue-producing property, which will enhance the self-sustainability
of the airport and, thereby, serve the interests of civil aviation.
Issued in Hawthorne, California, on February 28, 2012.
Brian Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2012-5299 Filed 3-2-12; 8:45 am]
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