Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group, 56484-56485 [2022-19820]

Download as PDF 56484 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 14, 2022 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Release of Land Affecting Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at Paso Robles Municipal Airport, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California by surplus property conveyance deeds or grant agreements. Issued in El Segundo, California, on September 9, 2022. Brian Q. Armstrong, Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. 2022–19874 Filed 9–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal and invites public comment to change a portion of the airport from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use at Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB), San Luis Obispo County, California. The proposal consists of one parcel containing 22.07 acres of airport land located southwest corner of the airport facility North of Airport Road and West of Satellite Drive. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 14, 2022. ADDRESSES: Comments on the request may be mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Laurie J. Suttmeier, Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1000 Marina Boulevard, Suite 220, Brisbane, California, 94005–1835. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Mark Scandalis, Airport Manager, Paso Robles Municipal Airport, 4912 Wing Way, Paso Robles, California 93446. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The land was originally acquired from the federal government as surplus land, via quitclaim deed issued by the War Assets Administration on August 5, 1948. Subsequently, the County of San Luis Obispo transferred Paso Robles Municipal Airport to the City of Paso Robles which accepted the airport via Resolution on December 28, 1972. The land will be leased for non-aeronautical revenue generation. Such use of the land represents a compatible land use that will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby protecting the interests of civil aviation. The airport will be compensated for the fair market value of the use of the land. In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), Public Law 106–181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 75), this notice must be published in the Federal Register 30 days before the DOT Secretary may waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport SUMMARY: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Sep 13, 2022 Jkt 256001 [Docket No.: FAA–2022–1133; Summary Notice No.–2022–39] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Harris Aerial, LLC Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, the FAA’s exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. SUMMARY: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before October 4, 2022. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2022–1133 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, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West 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 20590– 0001, 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: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. 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 go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jake Troutman, (202) 683–7788, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, 2022. Brandon Roberts, Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2022–1133. Petitioner: Harris Aerial, LLC. Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: §§ 61.3(a)(1)(i), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), 91.417(a), and 91.417(b). Description of Relief Sought: Harris Aerial, LLC (Harris Aerial) seeks relief to the extent necessary to operate their HARRIS AERIAL CARRIER H6 HL unmanned aircraft system (UAS), weighing over 55 pounds (lbs.) but no more than 209 lbs., for commercial operations and product demonstration. [FR Doc. 2022–19837 Filed 9–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Solicitation of applications. AGENCY: By Federal Register notice on August 8, 2022 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) invited interested persons to apply to fill one existing and one upcoming vacancy on the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (NPOAG). This notice informs the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 14, 2022 / Notices public of the selection made for the one upcoming vacancy representing environmental concerns. No selection was made for the existing opening representing Native American tribal concerns so this notice also invites persons interested in that opening to apply. Persons interested in applying for the NPOAG opening representing Native American concerns will need to apply by October 31, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Lusk, Special Programs Staff, Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region Headquarters, 777 S Aviation Boulevard, Suite 150, El Segundo, CA 90245, telephone: (424) 405–7017, email: Keith.Lusk@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Background The National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (the Act) was enacted on April 5, 2000, as Public Law 106–181, and subsequently amended in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The Act required the establishment of the advisory group within one year after its enactment. The NPOAG was established in March 2001. The advisory group is comprised of a balanced group of representatives of general aviation, commercial air tour operations, environmental concerns, and Native American tribes. The Administrator of the FAA and the Director of NPS (or their designees) serve as ex officio members of the group. Representatives of the Administrator and Director serve alternating 1-year terms as chairman of the advisory group. In accordance with the Act, the advisory group provides ‘‘advice, information, and recommendations to the Administrator and the Director— (1) On the implementation of this title [the Act] and the amendments made by this title; (2) On commonly accepted quiet aircraft technology for use in commercial air tour operations over a national park or tribal lands, which will receive preferential treatment in a given air tour management plan; (3) On other measures that might be taken to accommodate the interests of visitors to national parks; and (4) At the request of the Administrator and the Director, safety, environmental, and other issues related to commercial air tour operations over a national park or tribal lands.’’ Membership The current NPOAG is made up of one member representing general VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Sep 13, 2022 Jkt 256001 aviation, three members representing the commercial air tour industry, four members representing environmental concerns, and two members representing Native American interests. Current members of the NPOAG are as follows: Murray Huling representing general aviation; John Becker, James Viola, and Eric Lincoln representing commercial air tour operators; Dick Hingson, Les Blomberg, Robert Randall, and John Eastman representing environmental interests; and Carl Slater represents Native American tribes with one current opening. Selection Issued in El Segundo, CA, on September 8, 2022. Keith Lusk, Program Manager, Special Programs Staff, Western-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. 2022–19820 Filed 9–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00090 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2022–0029] Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); DOT/FMCSA 010—Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposes to modify and reissue an existing system of records notice titled ‘‘DOT/FMCSA 010, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse)’’. This system of records allows FMCSA to collect and maintain records on commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers subject to the commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) regulations who have received verified positive DOT drug or alcohol test results, refuse such testing, or otherwise violate FMCSA’s drug and alcohol use prohibitions. The Clearinghouse also collects and maintains records on the completion of substance abuse programs as part of the return-to-duty process, as well as forms evidencing drivers’ consent to the release of information. In addition, the Clearinghouse collects and maintains records of queries of the system conducted by employers, or service agents acting on their behalf, and State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs). The information in this system is used to enhance compliance with drug and alcohol use and testing regulations by identifying drivers who have committed drug and alcohol violations that render them ineligible to operate a CMV. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 14, 2022. The Department may publish an amended SORN in light of any comments received. This new system will be effective October 14, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 2022–0029 by one of the following methods: • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Department of Transportation Docket Management, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590. SUMMARY: Robert Randall, a member of the National Parks Conservation Association, has been selected for another 3 year term to represent environmental concerns. NPOAG members’ 3-year terms commence on the publication date of this Federal Register notice. No selection was made for the additional opening to represent Native American concerns. The FAA and NPS invite persons interested in applying for this remaining opening on the NPOAG to contact Mr. Keith Lusk (contact information is written above in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Requests to serve on the NPOAG must be made to Mr. Lusk in writing and postmarked or emailed on or before October 31, 2022. The request should indicate whether or not you are a member of, or have an affiliation with, a federally recognized Native American tribe. The request should also state what expertise you would bring to the NPOAG as related to issues and concerns with aircraft flights over national parks and/or tribal lands. The term of service for NPOAG members is 3 years. Current members may re-apply for another term. On August 13, 2014, the Office of Management and Budget issued revised guidance regarding the prohibition against appointing or not reappointing federally registered lobbyists to serve on advisory committees (79 FR 47482). Therefore, before appointing an applicant to serve on the NPOAG, the FAA and NPS will require the prospective candidate to certify that they are not a federally registered lobbyist. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56485 E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56484-56485]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19820]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Solicitation of applications.

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SUMMARY: By Federal Register notice on August 8, 2022 the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) 
invited interested persons to apply to fill one existing and one 
upcoming vacancy on the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group 
(NPOAG). This notice informs the

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public of the selection made for the one upcoming vacancy representing 
environmental concerns. No selection was made for the existing opening 
representing Native American tribal concerns so this notice also 
invites persons interested in that opening to apply.

DATES: Persons interested in applying for the NPOAG opening 
representing Native American concerns will need to apply by October 31, 
2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Lusk, Special Programs Staff, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region Headquarters, 
777 S Aviation Boulevard, Suite 150, El Segundo, CA 90245, telephone: 
(424) 405-7017, email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (the Act) was 
enacted on April 5, 2000, as Public Law 106-181, and subsequently 
amended in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The Act 
required the establishment of the advisory group within one year after 
its enactment. The NPOAG was established in March 2001. The advisory 
group is comprised of a balanced group of representatives of general 
aviation, commercial air tour operations, environmental concerns, and 
Native American tribes. The Administrator of the FAA and the Director 
of NPS (or their designees) serve as ex officio members of the group. 
Representatives of the Administrator and Director serve alternating 1-
year terms as chairman of the advisory group.
    In accordance with the Act, the advisory group provides ``advice, 
information, and recommendations to the Administrator and the 
Director--
    (1) On the implementation of this title [the Act] and the 
amendments made by this title;
    (2) On commonly accepted quiet aircraft technology for use in 
commercial air tour operations over a national park or tribal lands, 
which will receive preferential treatment in a given air tour 
management plan;
    (3) On other measures that might be taken to accommodate the 
interests of visitors to national parks; and
    (4) At the request of the Administrator and the Director, safety, 
environmental, and other issues related to commercial air tour 
operations over a national park or tribal lands.''

Membership

    The current NPOAG is made up of one member representing general 
aviation, three members representing the commercial air tour industry, 
four members representing environmental concerns, and two members 
representing Native American interests. Current members of the NPOAG 
are as follows:
    Murray Huling representing general aviation; John Becker, James 
Viola, and Eric Lincoln representing commercial air tour operators; 
Dick Hingson, Les Blomberg, Robert Randall, and John Eastman 
representing environmental interests; and Carl Slater represents Native 
American tribes with one current opening.

Selection

    Robert Randall, a member of the National Parks Conservation 
Association, has been selected for another 3 year term to represent 
environmental concerns. NPOAG members' 3-year terms commence on the 
publication date of this Federal Register notice. No selection was made 
for the additional opening to represent Native American concerns. The 
FAA and NPS invite persons interested in applying for this remaining 
opening on the NPOAG to contact Mr. Keith Lusk (contact information is 
written above in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Requests to serve on 
the NPOAG must be made to Mr. Lusk in writing and postmarked or emailed 
on or before October 31, 2022. The request should indicate whether or 
not you are a member of, or have an affiliation with, a federally 
recognized Native American tribe. The request should also state what 
expertise you would bring to the NPOAG as related to issues and 
concerns with aircraft flights over national parks and/or tribal lands. 
The term of service for NPOAG members is 3 years. Current members may 
re-apply for another term.
    On August 13, 2014, the Office of Management and Budget issued 
revised guidance regarding the prohibition against appointing or not 
reappointing federally registered lobbyists to serve on advisory 
committees (79 FR 47482).
    Therefore, before appointing an applicant to serve on the NPOAG, 
the FAA and NPS will require the prospective candidate to certify that 
they are not a federally registered lobbyist.

    Issued in El Segundo, CA, on September 8, 2022.
Keith Lusk,
Program Manager, Special Programs Staff, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2022-19820 Filed 9-13-22; 8:45 am]
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