Department of Transportation March 18, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: C5-4818
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Mississippi River Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Ankeny, IA
Document Number: C5-4654
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 1981 BMW R100 Motorcycles Are Eligible for Importation
Document Number: 05-5421
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 1981 BMW R100 motorcycles that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards are eligible for importation into the United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2003-2004 Porsche Cayenne Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation
Document Number: 05-5420
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2003-2004 Porsche Cayenne multipurpose passenger vehicles that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards, are eligible for importation into the United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 05-5364
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 05-5363
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Document Number: 05-5362
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
On December 18, 2003, FRA published an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register addressing the use of locomotive horns at highway- rail grade crossings. As FRA was interested in receiving public comments on all aspects of the Interim Final Rule, FRA held a public hearing in Washington, DC on February 4, 2004, and extended the comment period from the originally scheduled deadline of February 17, 2004, to April 19, 2004. However, by the close of the extended comment period, FRA had received more than 1,400 comments on the Interim Final Rule and Environmental Impact Statement. Given the extensive amount of time needed to review and analyze the comments received, on November 22, 2004, FRA extended the effective date of the Interim Final Rule until April 1, 2005. However, as a result of delays related to the publication of the final rule, which FRA intends to issue before the Interim Final Rule takes effect, FRA is issuing this document to announce the change of the Interim Final Rule effective date to June 24, 2005.
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending March 4, 2005
Document Number: 05-5353
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 05-5343
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, addition of new obstacles, or changes in air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Anthropomorphic Test Devices; Denial of Petition for Reconsideration Regarding the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy, Alpha Version
Document Number: 05-5342
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice denies an August 29, 2002, petition for reconsideration submitted by DaimlerChrysler. The petitioner asked the agency to delay the effective date of the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy, specified in the 49 CFR Part 572, Subpart O final rule, ``Response to Petitions for Reconsideration'' (67 FR 46400).
Noise Exposure Map Notice: Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review
Document Number: 05-5341
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by Capital Region Airport Authority for Capital City Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 CFR Part 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Capital City Airport under Part 150 in conjunction with the noise exposure map, and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before August 5, 2005.
Policy for Design Approval Procedures for Parts Manufacturer Approval of Critical Engine and Propeller Parts
Document Number: 05-5340
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of policy for Design Approval Procedures for Parts Manufacturer Approval of Critical Engine and Propeller Parts.
Public Meeting With Interested Persons To Discuss the Proposed Federal Aviation Administration Policy (Draft Order 8110.RC) for the Certification of Restricted Category Aircraft
Document Number: 05-5339
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA will hold three informational meetings to discuss the proposed policy (Draft Order 8110.RC) that the FAA's Aircraft Certification Service personnel, Flight Standards Service Personnel, persons designated by the Administrator, and organizations associated with the certification process required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) will use during the certification evaluation of restricted category aircraft. These public meetings will be a continuation of information gathering for the evaluation of Restricted Category Aircraft Applications originally offered to the public for comments in the Federal Register, dated October 8, 2004, Page 60454 (Volume 69, Number 195). This meeting, the third and final public meeting will be held at the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Orlando Florida's Flight Standards District Office, located at 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite 500, Orlando, Florida. To obtain additional information and details about this meeting, please contact Mr. Graham Long via the information listed in the paragraph titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Notes from this informational meeting will be posted on the Internet at: https://www.faa.gov/Certification/ Aircraft/DraftDoc/Comments.htm.
Availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact
Document Number: 05-5335
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
The purpose of this notice is to make available to the public the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) derived from the Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the Port of Anchorage (Port) Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project. The purpose of the project is to improve and enhance the existing dock and terminal capability at the Port to facilitate the transportation of goods and people within the State of Alaska.
Tennessee Railway Company-Abandonment Exemption-in Scott County, TN
Document Number: 05-5215
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-5141
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the pushrod assemblies for the left and right elevator control tabs to determine if the pushrod assemblies are made of aluminum or steel, replacing any assembly made of aluminum with an assembly made of steel or modifying existing steel assemblies, and other specified actions. This AD also requires an inspection of the crank assemblies for the inboard and outboard geared tabs of the elevator to determine if the crank assemblies are made of aluminum or steel, replacing any assembly made of aluminum with an assembly made of steel, and other specified actions. This AD is prompted by an accident involving a DC-8 airplane. The probable cause of the accident was a loss of pitch control resulting from the disconnection of the pushrod for the right elevator control tab. The pushrod dropped down and jammed in front of the control tab crank, causing a large deflection of the control tab. We are issuing this AD to minimize the possibility of a control tab offset. A control tab offset could cause elevator deflection, an elevator airplane-nose-up condition, and reduced controllability of the airplane. This AD is also prompted by a report that the elevator on a McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 airplane did not respond to command inputs from the flightcrew. We are also issuing this AD to minimize the possibility of crank assembly failure when the assembly is exposed to abnormal load conditions. Failure of a crank assembly could result in a jammed elevator and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-5140
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-03-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires modification of certain auxiliary power unit (APU) alternating current (AC) generators. This AD is prompted by a report of an explosion in the APU compartment, which blew open the compartment doors. We are issuing this AD to prevent oil vapor leakage from the APU AC generator, which, when combined with an electric arc at the electrical receptacle, could result in a fire or explosion in the APU compartment during flight.
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