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the United States. Consistent with the
determination in section 10 of Executive
Order 13224 that prior notice to persons
determined to be subject to the Order
who might have a constitutional
presence in the United States would
render ineffectual the blocking and
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Dated: December 20, 2016.
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prior notice to persons determined to be
subject to the Order who might have a
constitutional presence in the United
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blocking and other measures authorized
in the Order because of the ability to
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determine that no prior notice needs to
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determination who might have a
constitutional presence in the United
States, because to do so would render
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John F. Kerry,
Secretary of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Commercial Space
Transportation; Notice of Availability,
Notice of Public Comment Period, and
Request for Comment on the Draft
Environmental Assessment for Issuing
a License to LauncherOne, LLC for
LauncherOne Launches at the Mojave
Air and Space Port, Kern County,
California
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT), lead Federal
agency. National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, cooperating agency.
ACTIONS: Notice of availability, notice of
public comment period, and request for
comment.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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ineffectual the measures authorized in
the Order.
This notice shall be published in the
Federal Register.
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In accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA; 42 United
States Code 4321 et seq.), Council on
Environmental Quality NEPA
implementing regulations (40 Code of
Federal Regulations parts 1500 to 1508),
and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures, the
FAA is announcing the availability of
and requesting comment on the Draft
Environmental Assessment for Issuing a
License to LauncherOne, LLC for
LauncherOne Launches at the Mojave
Air and Spaceport, Kern County,
California (Draft Environmental
Assessment [EA]).
DATES: The public comment period for
the Draft EA begins with the issuance of
this Notice of Availability and lasts 30
days. The FAA encourages all interested
parties to provide comments concerning
the scope and content of the Draft EA by
February 13, 2017, or 30 days from the
date of publication of this Notice of
Availability, whichever is later.
Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other
personal identifying information in your
comment, be advised that your entire
comment—including your personal
identifying information—may be made
publicly available at any time. While
you can ask the FAA in your comment
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to withhold from public review your
personal identifying information, the
FAA cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so.
ADDRESSES: Please submit comments or
questions regarding the Draft EA to
Daniel Czelusniak, Environmental
Specialist, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Suite 325, Washington, DC 20591;
email LauncherOneEA@icfi.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel Czelusniak, Environmental
Specialist, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Suite 325, Washington, DC
20591; email LauncherOneEA@icfi.com;
or phone (202) 267–5924.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
is evaluating LauncherOne LLC’s (L1’s)
proposal to launch the LauncherOne at
the Mojave Air and Space Port in Kern
County, California, for purposes of
transporting small satellites into a
variety of Low Earth Orbits. The launch
system consists of the rocket
(LauncherOne) and a carrier aircraft
(Boeing 747). To operate LauncherOne
at the Mojave Air and Space Port, L1
must obtain a launch license from the
FAA. Issuing a license is considered a
major Federal action subject to
environmental review under NEPA.
Under the Proposed Action, the FAA
would issue a launch license to L1 that
would allow L1 to operate LauncherOne
from the Mojave Air and Space Port. L1
is proposing a maximum of 115
launches over the course of the 5-year
launch license (expected 2017–2021).
The maximum number of annual
launches during this time period would
be 40.
Alternatives under consideration
include the Proposed Action and the No
Action Alternative. Under the No
Action Alternative, the FAA would not
issue a launch license for the operation
of LauncherOne from the Mojave Air
and Space Port. Also, the FAA would
not modify Mojave Air and Space Port’s
launch site operator license to include
‘‘orbital’’ reusable launch vehicle
missions. The Mojave Air and Space
Port would continue its existing
operations.
The Draft EA evaluates the potential
environmental impacts from the
Proposed Action and No Action
Alternative on air quality; biological
resources (including fish, wildlife, and
plants); climate; Department of
Transportation Act, Section 4(f);
hazardous materials, solid waste, and
pollution prevention; historical,
architectural, archaeological, and
cultural resources; land use; noise and
noise-compatible land use;
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socioeconomics, environmental justice,
and children’s environmental health
and safety risks; visual effects; and
water resources (including wetlands,
floodplains, surface waters,
groundwater, and wild and scenic
rivers). Potential cumulative impacts are
also addressed in the Draft EA.
The FAA has posted the Draft EA on
the FAA Office of Commercial Space
Transportation Web site: https://
www.faa.gov/about/office_org/
headquarters_offices/ast/
environmental/nepa_docs/review/
launch/.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 5,
2017.
Daniel Murray,
Manager, Space Transportation Development
Division.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0109; FMCSA–
2013–0444]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
Disorders
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of renewal of
exemptions; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions of 10
individuals from the requirement in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers have ‘‘no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy
or any other condition which is likely
to cause loss of consciousness or any
loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The
exemptions enable these individuals
who have had one or more seizures and
are taking anti-seizure medication to
continue to operate CMVs in interstate
commerce.
DATES: Each group of renewed
exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will
expire on the dates stated in the
discussions below. Comments must be
received on or before February 13, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
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You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
2013–0109; FMCSA–2013–0444 using
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for submitting
comments.
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U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
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Washington, DC 20590–0001.
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personal information the commenter
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as described in the system of records
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be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/
privacy.
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I. Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may grant an exemption for two
years 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 two-year period.
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding epilepsy found in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person
is physically qualified to drive a CMV
if that person:
Has no established medical history or
clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other
condition which is likely to cause the loss of
consciousness or any loss of ability to control
a CMV.
In addition to the regulations, FMCSA
has published advisory criteria to assist
Medical Examiners in determining
whether drivers with certain medical
conditions are qualified to operate a
CMV in interstate commerce. [49 CFR
part 391, APPENDIX A TO PART 391—
MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA,
section H. Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8),
paragraphs 3, 4, and 5.]
The 10 individuals listed in this
notice have requested renewal of their
exemptions from the Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(8), in accordance with
FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
FMCSA has evaluated these
applications for renewal on their merits
and decided to extend each exemption
for a renewable two-year period.
II. Request for Comments
Interested parties or organizations
possessing information that would
otherwise show that any, or all, of these
drivers are not currently achieving the
statutory level of safety should
immediately notify FMCSA. The
Agency will evaluate any adverse
evidence submitted and, if safety is
being compromised or if continuation of
the exemption would not be consistent
with the goals and objectives of 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will
take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.
III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
exemption may be granted for no longer
than two years from its approval date
and may be renewed upon application.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, each of the 10 applicants has
satisfied the conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorder requirements and was
published in the Federal Register (79
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Commercial Space Transportation; Notice of
Availability, Notice of Public Comment Period, and Request for Comment
on the Draft Environmental Assessment for Issuing a License to
LauncherOne, LLC for LauncherOne Launches at the Mojave Air and Space
Port, Kern County, California
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT), lead Federal agency. National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, cooperating agency.
ACTIONS: Notice of availability, notice of public comment period, and
request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, as amended (NEPA; 42 United States Code 4321 et seq.), Council on
Environmental Quality NEPA implementing regulations (40 Code of Federal
Regulations parts 1500 to 1508), and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures, the FAA is announcing the
availability of and requesting comment on the Draft Environmental
Assessment for Issuing a License to LauncherOne, LLC for LauncherOne
Launches at the Mojave Air and Spaceport, Kern County, California
(Draft Environmental Assessment [EA]).
DATES: The public comment period for the Draft EA begins with the
issuance of this Notice of Availability and lasts 30 days. The FAA
encourages all interested parties to provide comments concerning the
scope and content of the Draft EA by February 13, 2017, or 30 days from
the date of publication of this Notice of Availability, whichever is
later.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that
your entire comment--including your personal identifying information--
may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask the FAA
in your comment to withhold from public review your personal
identifying information, the FAA cannot guarantee that we will be able
to do so.
ADDRESSES: Please submit comments or questions regarding the Draft EA
to Daniel Czelusniak, Environmental Specialist, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Suite 325, Washington, DC
20591; email LauncherOneEA@icfi.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Czelusniak, Environmental
Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue
SW., Suite 325, Washington, DC 20591; email LauncherOneEA@icfi.com; or
phone (202) 267-5924.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA is evaluating LauncherOne LLC's
(L1's) proposal to launch the LauncherOne at the Mojave Air and Space
Port in Kern County, California, for purposes of transporting small
satellites into a variety of Low Earth Orbits. The launch system
consists of the rocket (LauncherOne) and a carrier aircraft (Boeing
747). To operate LauncherOne at the Mojave Air and Space Port, L1 must
obtain a launch license from the FAA. Issuing a license is considered a
major Federal action subject to environmental review under NEPA. Under
the Proposed Action, the FAA would issue a launch license to L1 that
would allow L1 to operate LauncherOne from the Mojave Air and Space
Port. L1 is proposing a maximum of 115 launches over the course of the
5-year launch license (expected 2017-2021). The maximum number of
annual launches during this time period would be 40.
Alternatives under consideration include the Proposed Action and
the No Action Alternative. Under the No Action Alternative, the FAA
would not issue a launch license for the operation of LauncherOne from
the Mojave Air and Space Port. Also, the FAA would not modify Mojave
Air and Space Port's launch site operator license to include
``orbital'' reusable launch vehicle missions. The Mojave Air and Space
Port would continue its existing operations.
The Draft EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts from the
Proposed Action and No Action Alternative on air quality; biological
resources (including fish, wildlife, and plants); climate; Department
of Transportation Act, Section 4(f); hazardous materials, solid waste,
and pollution prevention; historical, architectural, archaeological,
and cultural resources; land use; noise and noise-compatible land use;
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socioeconomics, environmental justice, and children's environmental
health and safety risks; visual effects; and water resources (including
wetlands, floodplains, surface waters, groundwater, and wild and scenic
rivers). Potential cumulative impacts are also addressed in the Draft
EA.
The FAA has posted the Draft EA on the FAA Office of Commercial
Space Transportation Web site: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/environmental/nepa_docs/review/launch/.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 5, 2017.
Daniel Murray,
Manager, Space Transportation Development Division.
[FR Doc. 2017-00549 Filed 1-11-17; 8:45 am]
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