Removal of the Part 67 Requirement for Individuals Granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to Carry Their Letter of Authorization While Exercising Pilot Privileges; Confirmation of Effective Date, 39389-39390 [2012-16317]

Download as PDF sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 3, 2012 / Rules and Regulations States will negate the current global harmony of these landing definitions, and compel international flight crews to train and operate differently in the United States versus the rest of the world.’’ This commenter further stated that ‘‘* * * these changes should not be allowed to become effective until ICAO has changed the internationally recognized standard definitions, and all member states have concurred * * *’’ Two anonymous commenters submitted nearly identical comments and stated that ‘‘[t]he proposed definition relaxation will result in blending the Cat III operational and system performance distinctions, and appears to ignore the potential reduction in safety’’ These individuals also commented that ‘‘* * * fail-passive systems and flight crews trained to the fail-passive minimums and procedures will be permitted to fly to fail-operational minimums.’’ In response to Boeing’s comment, the FAA notes that the removal of the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions will not affect current FAA category III aircraft certifications or operator authorizations and will not require changes to other FAA regulations. Category III standards used in the United States will be completely unaffected by the removal of the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions. The Category III operational concepts represented by the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions are used to develop the certification and authorization criteria and these criteria are then applied directly to individual aircraft certifications and operator authorizations. Thus, the certification of Category III aircraft systems under Advisory Circular (AC) 120–28D no longer directly refers to the Category IIIa, b, and c definitions contained in 14 CFR 1.1, but uses the airworthiness criteria in the AC and the certification statements refer to those criteria as well. Likewise, Operations Specification (OpSpec) C060, the operational authorization for Category III operators, no longer specifically uses the Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions, but rather ties authorized weather minima to the certification level of aircraft, as specified in the AC. In response to the individual comments, the FAA notes that AC 120– 28D uses the ICAO Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions in its development of Category III operational concepts. Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions will continue to be used unless changed in the normal ICAO process. In its second comment, ICAO stated that this rulemaking would have no impact on the recognition of any CAT III a, b, or VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:49 Jul 02, 2012 Jkt 226001 c operational approval for international operators or United States-issued operational approvals which conform to Annex 6—Operation of Aircraft and therefore has no objection to the change. Thus, operational authorizations for all operators and aircraft certification through AC 120–28D and OpSpec C060 rely only upon the ICAO Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc definitions and will be completely unaffected by removing the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc in the CFR. Additionally, the use of Fail Passive or Fail Operational Category III minima is not bound by the Category III definition. Category III minima are controlled completely by the operational authorization, OpSpec C060, under criteria contained in AC 120–28D. Since, as explained above, the AC criteria will be unaffected by removal of the sub-definitions, CAT III minima authorized through the OpSpec will be unchanged. 39389 C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996 requires FAA to comply with small entity requests for information or advice about compliance with statutes and regulations within its jurisdiction. A small entity with questions regarding this document, may contact its local FAA official, or the person listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT heading at the beginning of the preamble. To find out more about SBREFA on the Internet, visit https:// www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ rulemaking/sbre_act/. Issued in Washington, DC on June 11, 2012. John M. Allen, Director, Flight Standards Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16280 Filed 7–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Conclusion After consideration of the comments submitted in response to the direct final rule, the FAA has determined that no further rulemaking action is necessary. Therefore, Amendment 1–67 remains in effect. How To Obtain Additional Information A. Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of a rulemaking document my be obtained by using the Internet— 1. Search the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov); 2. Visit the FAA’s Regulations and Policies Web page at https:// www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ or 3. Access the Government Printing Office’s Web page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Copies may also be obtained by sending a request (identified by notice, amendment, or docket number of this rulemaking) to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM–1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267–9680. B. Comments Submitted to the Docket Comments received may be viewed by going to https://www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions to search the docket number for this action. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of the FAA’s dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 67 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0056; Amdt. No. 67–21] RIN 2120–AK00 Removal of the Part 67 Requirement for Individuals Granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to Carry Their Letter of Authorization While Exercising Pilot Privileges; Confirmation of Effective Date Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. AGENCY: This action confirms the effective date of the direct final rule published on March 22, 2012. The rule removes a regulatory provision under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certification standards that requires individuals granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate (Authorization) to have their letter of Authorization in their physical possession or readily accessible on the aircraft while exercising pilot privileges. DATES: The direct final rule becomes effective on July 20, 2012. ADDRESSES: For information on where to obtain copies of rulemaking documents and other information related to this action, see ‘‘How To Obtain Additional Information’’ in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning this SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JYR1.SGM 03JYR1 39390 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 3, 2012 / Rules and Regulations action, contact Judi Citrenbaum, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–9689; email Judi.M.Citrenbaum@faa.gov. For legal questions concerning this action, contact Sabrina Jawed, Office of the Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–3073; email Sabrina.Jawed@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Background Since 2008, Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 67.401(j) has required individuals granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate (Authorization) to have their letter of Authorization in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while exercising pilot privileges. The FAA published a direct final rule on March 22, 2012 (77 FR 16664) to remove this provision for several reasons. Namely, affected individuals find the standard burdensome given that other longstanding FAA operational requirements already mandate that pilots carry their medical certificate when exercising pilot privileges. In addition, the FAA is not aware of any individuals affected by the standard who have had to produce their letter of Authorization for any civil aviation authorities during the nearly 4-year period the rule has been in effect. In this regard, the FAA identified this rulemaking action as burden-relieving under Executive Order 13563 of January 18, 2011 entitled ‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.’’ Once this rule becomes effective, § 67.401(j) no longer will apply. This means that the ‘‘Note’’ under the regulatory reference to § 67.401(j) listed under the ‘‘Conditions of Issue’’ on an individual’s existing FAA medical certificate no longer will be necessary. This does not mean that the FAA needs or intends to re-issue medical certificates. It will be acceptable for the FAA medical certificate to reference this ‘‘Note’’ until an individual’s medical certificate is renewed. The FAA will begin using medical certificates with updated ‘‘Conditions of Issue’’ that do not include reference to the removed standard as soon as possible after July 20, 2012. The FAA received nine supportive comments from individuals and one 15:49 Jul 02, 2012 Conclusion The FAA received no adverse comments in response to the direct final rule ‘‘Removal of the Part 67 Requirement for Individuals Granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to Carry Their Letter of Authorization While Exercising Pilot Privileges’’. The FAA has determined that no further rulemaking action is necessary. Therefore, the rule is adopted as amendment 67–21 and becomes effective on July 20, 2012. Jkt 226001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Parts 229 and 240 [Release Nos. 33–9330; 34–67220; File No. S7–13–11] RIN 3235–AK95 Listing Standards for Compensation Committees Correction In rule document 2012–15408, appearing on pages 38422–38455, in the issue of Wednesday, June 27, 2012, make the following correction: 1. On page 38422, in column one, under the heading DATES, Compliance Dates, thirteenth line, ‘‘June 27, 2012’’ should read ‘‘June 27, 2013’’. [FR Doc. C1–2012–15408 Filed 7–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D How To Obtain Additional Information A. Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of a rulemaking document my be obtained by using the Internet — 1. Search the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov); 2. Visit the FAA’s Regulations and Policies Web page at https:// www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ or 3. Access the Government Printing Office’s Web page at https:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys. Copies may also be obtained by sending a request (identified by notice, amendment, or docket number of this rulemaking) to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM–1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267–9680. B. Comments Submitted to the Docket Comments received may be viewed by going to https://www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions to search the docket number for this action. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of the FAA’s dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Issued in Washington, DC on June 6, 2012. Frederick E. Tilton, Federal Air Surgeon. [FR Doc. 2012–16317 Filed 7–2–12; 8:45 am] Discussion of Comments VerDate Mar<15>2010 supportive comment from the Air Line Pilots Association International regarding this action. All of the commenters believe that this regulation is unnecessary, and removing it would relieve affected pilots of an undue burden. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Parts 522 and 556 [Docket No. FDA–2012–N–0002] Implantation or Injectable Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Maropitant; Tildipirosin AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval actions for new animal drug applications (NADAs) and abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs) during May 2012. FDA is also informing the public of the availability of summaries of the basis of approval and of environmental review documents, where applicable. DATES: This rule is effective July 3, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George K. Haibel, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV–6), Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240–276–9019, email:george.haibel@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is adopting use of a monthly Federal Register document to codify approval actions for NADAs and ANADAs. CVM will no longer publish a separate rule for each action. This approach will allow a more efficient use of available resources. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JYR1.SGM 03JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 3, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39389-39390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16317]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 67

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0056; Amdt. No. 67-21]
RIN 2120-AK00


Removal of the Part 67 Requirement for Individuals Granted the 
Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to Carry Their Letter of 
Authorization While Exercising Pilot Privileges; Confirmation of 
Effective Date

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of the direct final 
rule published on March 22, 2012. The rule removes a regulatory 
provision under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical 
certification standards that requires individuals granted the Special 
Issuance of a Medical Certificate (Authorization) to have their letter 
of Authorization in their physical possession or readily accessible on 
the aircraft while exercising pilot privileges.

DATES: The direct final rule becomes effective on July 20, 2012.

ADDRESSES: For information on where to obtain copies of rulemaking 
documents and other information related to this action, see ``How To 
Obtain Additional Information'' in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning 
this

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action, contact Judi Citrenbaum, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone (202) 267-9689; email Judi.M.Citrenbaum@faa.gov.
    For legal questions concerning this action, contact Sabrina Jawed, 
Office of the Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone (202) 267-3073; email Sabrina.Jawed@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Since 2008, Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Sec.  
67.401(j) has required individuals granted the Special Issuance of a 
Medical Certificate (Authorization) to have their letter of 
Authorization in their physical possession or readily accessible in the 
aircraft while exercising pilot privileges. The FAA published a direct 
final rule on March 22, 2012 (77 FR 16664) to remove this provision for 
several reasons. Namely, affected individuals find the standard 
burdensome given that other longstanding FAA operational requirements 
already mandate that pilots carry their medical certificate when 
exercising pilot privileges. In addition, the FAA is not aware of any 
individuals affected by the standard who have had to produce their 
letter of Authorization for any civil aviation authorities during the 
nearly 4-year period the rule has been in effect. In this regard, the 
FAA identified this rulemaking action as burden-relieving under 
Executive Order 13563 of January 18, 2011 entitled ``Improving 
Regulation and Regulatory Review.''
    Once this rule becomes effective, Sec.  67.401(j) no longer will 
apply. This means that the ``Note'' under the regulatory reference to 
Sec.  67.401(j) listed under the ``Conditions of Issue'' on an 
individual's existing FAA medical certificate no longer will be 
necessary. This does not mean that the FAA needs or intends to re-issue 
medical certificates. It will be acceptable for the FAA medical 
certificate to reference this ``Note'' until an individual's medical 
certificate is renewed. The FAA will begin using medical certificates 
with updated ``Conditions of Issue'' that do not include reference to 
the removed standard as soon as possible after July 20, 2012.

Discussion of Comments

    The FAA received nine supportive comments from individuals and one 
supportive comment from the Air Line Pilots Association International 
regarding this action. All of the commenters believe that this 
regulation is unnecessary, and removing it would relieve affected 
pilots of an undue burden.

Conclusion

    The FAA received no adverse comments in response to the direct 
final rule ``Removal of the Part 67 Requirement for Individuals Granted 
the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to Carry Their Letter of 
Authorization While Exercising Pilot Privileges''. The FAA has 
determined that no further rulemaking action is necessary. Therefore, 
the rule is adopted as amendment 67-21 and becomes effective on July 
20, 2012.

How To Obtain Additional Information

A. Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of a rulemaking document my be obtained by using 
the Internet --
    1. Search the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov);
    2. Visit the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ or
    3. Access the Government Printing Office's Web page at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys.
    Copies may also be obtained by sending a request (identified by 
notice, amendment, or docket number of this rulemaking) to the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9680.

B. Comments Submitted to the Docket

    Comments received may be viewed by going to https://www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions to search the 
docket number for this action. Anyone is able to search the electronic 
form of all comments received into any of the FAA's dockets by the name 
of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if 
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).

    Issued in Washington, DC on June 6, 2012.
Frederick E. Tilton,
Federal Air Surgeon.
[FR Doc. 2012-16317 Filed 7-2-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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