Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the Obstruction Removal Project for the Duluth-Sky Harbor Airport (DYT) in Duluth, MN, 35696-35697 [2015-15273]
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intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
approval to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice
with a 60-day comment period soliciting
comments on the following collection of
information was published on April 9,
2015. This survey assesses airman
opinion of key dimensions of service
quality of aeromedical certification
services.
the Government Performance and
Results Act of 1993 (GPRA).
Respondents: Approximately 2,333
pilots and certain other personnel who
have applied for medical certification.
Frequency: Information is collected
biennially.
Estimated Average Burden per
Response: 15 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
583.25 hours.
Written comments should be
submitted by July 22, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget. Comments should be addressed
to the attention of the Desk Officer,
Department of Transportation/FAA, and
sent via electronic mail to oira_
submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to
(202) 395–6974, or mailed to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget,
Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503.
Public Comments Invited: You are
asked to comment on any aspect of this
information collection, including (a)
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for FAA’s
performance; (b) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity
of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be
minimized without reducing the quality
of the collected information. The agency
will summarize and/or include your
comments in the request for OMB’s
clearance of this information collection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ronda Thompson at (202) 267–1416, or
by email at: Ronda.Thompson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 2120–0707
Title: Survey of Airman Satisfaction
with Aeromedical Certification Services
Form Numbers: There are no FAA
forms associated with this collection.
Type of Review: Extension without
change of an information collection.
Background: The Federal Register
Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following
collection of information was published
on April 9, 2015 (80 FR 19107). The
Office of Aerospace Medicine (OAM) is
responsible for the medical certification
of pilots and certain other personnel to
ensure they are medically qualified to
operate aircraft and perform their duties
safely. This survey is designed to meet
the requirement to survey stakeholder
satisfaction under E. O. No. 12862 and
Issued in Washington, DC on June 16,
2015.
Ronda Thompson,
FAA Information Collection Clearance
Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services
Division, ASP–110.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Fifth Meeting: Special Committee 147
(SC 147)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Eighty-First Meeting Notice of
Special Committee 147.
AGENCY:
The FAA is issuing this notice
to advise the public of the eighty-first
meeting of the Special Committee 147.
DATES: The meeting will be held July
16th from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
MIT McNair Building (#37), MIT
Campus, Off Vassar Street, Boston, MA
02139, Tel: (202) 330–0663.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
RTCA Secretariat, 1150 18th Street NW.,
Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036, or by
telephone at (202) 833–9339, fax at (202)
833–9434, or Web site at https://
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to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
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given for a meeting of the Special
Committee 147. The agenda will include
the following:
SUMMARY:
Thursday, July 16, 2015
1. Opening Plenary Session
a. Chairmen’s Opening Remarks/
Introductions
b. Approval of Summary from 80th
meeting of SC–147
c. Approval of Agenda
2. Report from WG 75
3. Loss of Altitude/Transponder
4. ‘‘Unjustified RAs’’ (60 min/1045)
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a. Ad hoc group status brief
b. Proposed change document status
and review
5. Working Group Reports
a. Report from SWG
b. Report from TWG
i. Safety Sub-group
ii. Xo Sub-group
c. Report from OWG
d. Report from CSG
6. ACAS X RF message typing/
identification
7. Review proposed TOR Changes to
include ACAS Xu
8. Review of Joint/Plenary Actions/
Overflow
9. Adjourn
Attendance is open to the interested
public but limited to space availability.
With the approval of the chairman,
members of the public may present oral
statements at the meeting. Persons
wishing to present statements or obtain
information should contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section. Members of the public
may present a written statement to the
committee at any time.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 17,
2015.
Latasha Robinson,
Management & Program Analyst, NextGen,
Program Oversight and Administration,
Federal Aviation Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Availability of the Final
Environmental Assessment (EA) and
Finding of No Significant Impact/
Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for
the Obstruction Removal Project for
the Duluth-Sky Harbor Airport (DYT) in
Duluth, MN
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The FAA is issuing this notice
to advise the public that the FAA has
prepared and approved (May 8, 2015) a
FONSI/ROD based on the Final EA for
the DYT Obstruction Removal Project.
The Final EA was prepared in
accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969, as amended, FAA Orders 1050.1E,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures’’ and 5050.4B, ‘‘NEPA
Implementing Instructions for Airport
Actions’’.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
This notice is effective June 22,
2015.
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Mr.
Josh Fitzpatrick, Environmental
Protection Specialist, FAA DakotaMinnesota Airports District Office
(ADO), 6020 28th Avenue South, Suite
102, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55450.
Telephone number is (612) 253–4639.
Copies of the FONSI/ROD and/or Final
EA are available upon written request
by contacting Mr. Josh Fitzpatrick
through the contact information above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Final
EA evaluated the DYT Obstruction
Removal Project. The purpose of the
project is to provide a safe airport
facility that will meet FAA and MnDOT
aeronautics design and operation
requirements and safely maintain
adequate runways with clear approach
surfaces for local, regional, and
interregional aviation users.
The FAA and the Duluth Airport
Authority (DAA) jointly prepared the
Final EA, pursuant to the requirements
of the NEPA and the Minnesota
Environmental Policy Act, respectively.
A joint Federal-State EA was prepared.
Chapter 2 of the Final EA identified
and evaluated all reasonable
alternatives. Numerous alternatives
were considered but eventually
discarded for not meeting the purpose
and need. Three alternatives (No Action,
Alternative 5a Short, and Alternative
13) were examined in detail. After
careful analysis and consultation with
various resource agencies, the DAA
selected Alternative 5a Short as the
preferred alternative. Alternative 5a
Short satisfies the purpose and need
while minimizing impacts.
Alternative 5a Short includes the
construction of a rotated and shortened
runway. Compared to the existing
runway, the new runway would be
shortened by 450 feet and rotated five
degrees (Runway 32 end) into Superior
Bay. The primary surface would be
graded and the parallel taxiway
reconstructed at a separation of 150 feet.
The existing Medium Intensity Runway
Lights (MIRLs), Runway End Identifier
Lights (REILs), Precision Approach Path
Indicators (PAPIs) and Medium
Intensity Taxiway Lights (MITLs) would
be relocated or replaced. Existing
pavements would be removed and
previously paved areas would be
restored with native vegetation.
Alternative 5a Short includes placing
approximately 69,800 cubic yards of soil
for runway construction (combined in
water and on land), 50,000 cubic yards
of surcharge (fill to be placed in order
to compact soft soils, and then removed)
and 25,000 tons of riprap over a total
project area of 29.47 acres. The project
will not impact the Scientific Natural
Area.
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Based on the analysis in the Final EA,
the FAA has determined that
Alternative 5a Short will not result in
significant impacts to resources
identified in accordance with FAA
Orders 1050.1E and 5054.4B. Therefore,
an environmental impact statement will
not be prepared.
Issued in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May
8, 2015.
Christopher Hugunin,
Manager, Dakota-Minnesota Airports District
Office, FAA, Great Lakes Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of
Information Collection: Flight Plans
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our
intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
approval to renew an information
collection. Flight plan information is
used to govern the flight of aircraft for
the protection and identification of
aircraft and property and persons on the
ground. The use of form 7233–1, FAA
Flight Plan, is being removed from this
information collection request. Effective
October 1, 2015, the civilian burden for
all flight plan information, both
domestic and international, will be
collected via form 7233–4, FAA
International Flight Plan. Form 7233–1
will continue to be used by military
respondents.
DATES: Written comments should be
submitted by August 21, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA
at the following address: Ronda
Thompson, Room 300, Federal Aviation
Administration, ASP–110, 950 L’Enfant
Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED: You
are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for FAA’s
performance; (b) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity
of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be
minimized without reducing the quality
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of the collected information. The agency
will summarize and/or include your
comments in the request for OMB’s
clearance of this information collection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ronda Thompson at (202) 267–1416, or
by email at: Ronda.Thompson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 2120–0026.
Title: Flight Plans.
Form Numbers: FAA form 7233–4.
Type of Review: Revision of an
information collection.
Background: Title 49 U.S.C.,
paragraph 40103(b) authorizes
regulations governing the flight of
aircraft. 14 CFR 91 prescribes
requirements for filing domestic and
international flight plans. Information is
collected to provide services to aircraft
inflight and protection of persons/
property on the ground.
Respondents: Approximately 300,000
air carriers, operators and pilots.
Frequency: Information is collected
on occasion.
Estimated Average Burden per
Response: 1–3 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
225,966 hours.
Issued in Washington, DC on June 16,
2015.
Ronda Thompson,
FAA Information Collection Clearance
Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services
Division, ASP–110.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0313]
Parts and Accessories Necessary for
Safe Operation; Grant of Exemption
For HELP Inc.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
The Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA)
announces its decision to grant an
exemption to HELP, Inc. that will allow
the placement of its transponder
systems at the bottom of windshields on
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) currently require
antennas, transponders, and similar
devices to be located not more than 6
inches below the upper edge of the
windshield, outside the area swept by
the windshield wipers, and outside the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Assessment (EA)
and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for
the Obstruction Removal Project for the Duluth-Sky Harbor Airport (DYT)
in Duluth, MN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the
FAA has prepared and approved (May 8, 2015) a FONSI/ROD based on the
Final EA for the DYT Obstruction Removal Project. The Final EA was
prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969, as amended, FAA Orders 1050.1E, ``Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures'' and 5050.4B, ``NEPA Implementing
Instructions for Airport Actions''.
DATES: This notice is effective June 22, 2015.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Josh Fitzpatrick, Environmental
Protection Specialist, FAA Dakota-Minnesota Airports District Office
(ADO), 6020 28th Avenue South, Suite 102, Minneapolis, Minnesota,
55450. Telephone number is (612) 253-4639. Copies of the FONSI/ROD and/
or Final EA are available upon written request by contacting Mr. Josh
Fitzpatrick through the contact information above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Final EA evaluated the DYT Obstruction
Removal Project. The purpose of the project is to provide a safe
airport facility that will meet FAA and MnDOT aeronautics design and
operation requirements and safely maintain adequate runways with clear
approach surfaces for local, regional, and interregional aviation
users.
The FAA and the Duluth Airport Authority (DAA) jointly prepared the
Final EA, pursuant to the requirements of the NEPA and the Minnesota
Environmental Policy Act, respectively. A joint Federal-State EA was
prepared.
Chapter 2 of the Final EA identified and evaluated all reasonable
alternatives. Numerous alternatives were considered but eventually
discarded for not meeting the purpose and need. Three alternatives (No
Action, Alternative 5a Short, and Alternative 13) were examined in
detail. After careful analysis and consultation with various resource
agencies, the DAA selected Alternative 5a Short as the preferred
alternative. Alternative 5a Short satisfies the purpose and need while
minimizing impacts.
Alternative 5a Short includes the construction of a rotated and
shortened runway. Compared to the existing runway, the new runway would
be shortened by 450 feet and rotated five degrees (Runway 32 end) into
Superior Bay. The primary surface would be graded and the parallel
taxiway reconstructed at a separation of 150 feet. The existing Medium
Intensity Runway Lights (MIRLs), Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs),
Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) and Medium Intensity Taxiway
Lights (MITLs) would be relocated or replaced. Existing pavements would
be removed and previously paved areas would be restored with native
vegetation.
Alternative 5a Short includes placing approximately 69,800 cubic
yards of soil for runway construction (combined in water and on land),
50,000 cubic yards of surcharge (fill to be placed in order to compact
soft soils, and then removed) and 25,000 tons of riprap over a total
project area of 29.47 acres. The project will not impact the Scientific
Natural Area.
Based on the analysis in the Final EA, the FAA has determined that
Alternative 5a Short will not result in significant impacts to
resources identified in accordance with FAA Orders 1050.1E and 5054.4B.
Therefore, an environmental impact statement will not be prepared.
Issued in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 8, 2015.
Christopher Hugunin,
Manager, Dakota-Minnesota Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes
Region.
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