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Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules; Notification
On June 25, 2012, the NTSB published a request for information stating it was undertaking a review of all its regulations. 77 FR 37865. The NTSB indicated this review would occur as a result of Executive Order 13579, ``Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies,'' issued July 11, 2011, (76 FR 41587, July 14, 2011), which directs agencies to review all regulations to ensure they are up-to- date and comply with the principles articulated in Executive Order 13579. The NTSB stated it would specifically analyze all regulations within 49 CFR part 831, concerning accident investigation procedures, and publish a document setting forth its plan for proceeding with updates to its regulations. The NTSB collected comments from the public concerning its regulations, and herein notifies the public of its plan to update all NTSB regulations.
Rules of Practice in Air Safety Proceedings
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB or Board) amends portions of its regulations, which set forth rules of procedure for the NTSB's review of certificate actions taken by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as a result of the recent enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights.
Rules of Practice in Air Safety Proceedings; Rules Implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980
The NTSB amends its regulations which set forth rules of procedure for the NTSB's review of certificate actions taken by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and its regulations which set forth rules of procedure concerning applications for fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980 (EAJA). The NTSB previously issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) and a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and has carefully considered comments submitted in response to both documents. In a separate interim final rule published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the NTSB is implementing regulatory changes as a result of the recently enacted Pilot's Bill of Rights.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Revisions to Existing Systems of Records
The NTSB conducted a comprehensive review of previously published notices describing the systems of records it maintains pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974. The NTSB is revising and republishing all its systems of records (systems) notices as a result of this review. The systems revisions are minor corrective and administrative changes that do not meet the threshold criteria established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for either a new or altered system of records.
SES Performance Review Board
Notice is hereby given of the appointment of members of the National Transportation Safety Board, Performance Review Board (PRB).
Strategic Management Program; Fiscal Year 2013-2016 Strategic Plan
This notice is in accordance with OMB Circular A-11, Section 210.3(b), Consultation and Outreach, which requires that the NTSB solicits comments on the proposed strategic plan to be published by October 2012. All interested parties are invited to submit comments regarding this proposed strategic plan. As background, the NTSB's 2010-2015 strategic plan was published in January 2010. This document updates that plan, incorporating a revised mission statement, expanded core values including diversity and inclusion in the workplace, streamlined strategic goals and objectives, and updated key priority performance indicators to measure overall success of agency objectives. You can view a copy of the draft strategic plan on the NTSB Web site at https://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/agency_reports/Strategic-Plan_ 2013-2016.pdf.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The NTSB is announcing that it will submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This ICR proposes voluntary completion of a form to collect contact information of victims of transportation accidents, and/or victims' family members and friends. The NTSB will transmit either a paper copy or an electronic copy of the form to victims' family members and friends. This Notice informs the public that they may submit comments concerning the NTSB's proposed collection of information to the NTSB Desk Officer at the OMB.
Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules
Pursuant to Executive Order 13579, ``Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies,'' issued July 11, 2011, the NTSB is announcing it is undertaking a review of all NTSB regulations. The purpose of Executive Order 13579 is to ensure all agencies adhere to the key principles found in Executive Order 13563, ''Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' issued January 18, 2011, which include promoting public participation in rulemaking, improving integration and innovation, promoting flexibility and freedom of choice, and ensuring scientific integrity during the rulemaking process in order to create a regulatory system that protects public health, welfare, safety, and the environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation. The NTSB is committed to ensuring its regulations remain updated and comply with these principles, and in accordance with Executive Order 13579, will review all NTSB regulations to ensure adherence to the principles. This notice describes the plan of review the NTSB will undertake.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The NTSB is announcing that it has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This ICR described completion of a Web-based form used to collect reports of certain resolution advisories (RAs), in accordance with 49 CFR 830.5(a)(10). This Notice informs the public that it may submit comments concerning the NTSB's proposed collection of information to the NTSB Desk Officer at the OMB.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The NTSB is announcing its plan to submit a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection is necessary to obtain the contact information of family members and friends of those persons who have been involved in transportation accidents, as well as the survivors of those accidents, who seek to receive periodic updates from the NTSB's Office of Transportation Disaster Assistance. This Notice informs the public that it may submit comments concerning the proposed use of this form to the NTSB.
Rules of Practice in Air Safety Proceedings; Rules Implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980
The NTSB proposes various amendments to our regulations, which sets forth rules of procedure for the NTSB's review of certificate actions taken by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and rules of procedure concerning applications for fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980 (EAJA). The NTSB previously issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) and has carefully considered comments submitted in response to the ANPRM concerning these procedural rules. This document contains both a discussion of the comments and explanations for the changes proposed herein.
Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records
The NTSB is proposing to amend its regulations concerning notification and reporting requirements with regard to aircraft accidents or incidents, found at paragraph (a)(10) of section 830.5, entitled, ``Immediate notification.'' Currently, 49 CFR 830.5(a)(10) requires reports of Airborne Collision and Avoidance System (ACAS) advisories issued under certain specific circumstances. The NTSB now proposes to narrow the ACAS reporting requirement in section 830.5(a)(10).
Notice of Rescission of Certain Regulations
The NTSB's regulations on Employee Responsibilities and Conduct, located at 49 CFR part 805 (part 805), have been superseded by regulations of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) issued pursuant to the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended, and codified at 5 CFR parts 2634 and 2635. Accordingly, the NTSB is rescinding part 805 in its entirety.
SES Performance Review Board
Notice is hereby given of the appointment of members of the National Transportation Safety Board, Performance Review Board (PRB).
Notice of Availability of the FY2010 Inventory of Service Contracts for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 111-175, the NTSB announces the availability of the FY2010 inventory of service contracts.
Rules of Practice in Air Safety Proceedings and Implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980
The NTSB seeks comments from the public regarding amendments to its regulations which set forth rules of procedure for the NTSB's review of certificate actions taken by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and those which set forth rules of procedure concerning applications for fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). The NTSB is undertaking a review in an effort to respond to parties' suggestions for changing the rules, in order to update rules that may be outdated, in the interest of modernizing the rules to accommodate prospective electronic filing and document availability in case dockets.
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