Department of Transportation October 28, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Model 206B Helicopters
Document Number: 05-21541
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-28
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 206B helicopters modified with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. (AAI) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SH8435SW or SH8419SW with energy attenuating seat installation wire (wire). The AD would require replacing certain wire with airworthy wire. This proposal is prompted by disclosure that certain wires may not have the yield strength to allow seats to attenuate energy during an emergency landing. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of a seat to attenuate energy during an emergency landing, which could result in occupant injury.
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements filed the week ending October 7, 2005
Document Number: 05-21537
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Cargo Carrying Capacity
Document Number: 05-21500
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-28
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document extends the comment period on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on August 31, 2005 (70 FR 51707) that addresses motor home and travel trailer overloading by proposing to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) on tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. We also proposed a related amendment to our safety standard for tire selection and rims for light vehicles. The comment due date was October 31, 2005. In a submission dated October 14, 2005, a coalition of trade associations representing vehicle manufacturers and dealers asked NHTSA for an extension of this due date. This document grants that request and extends the comment due date for the NPRM to November 30, 2005.
Pipeline Safety: Public Meetings on Operator Qualifications
Document Number: 05-21499
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-28
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces a public meeting on operator qualification programs. PHMSA is preparing a Report to Congress on the status and results of programs to ensure the qualifications of individuals performing safety tasks on pipelines. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has almost completed developing a consensus standard qualifying individuals performing safety tasks on pipelines. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss progress on operator qualification programs to help PHMSA prepare the Report to Congress and the potential the ASME standard offers for strengthening operator qualification programs.
Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock
Document Number: 05-21466
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-28
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of FRA's January 3, 2005 rule mandating the reflectorization of freight rolling stock (freight cars and locomotives). This document amends and clarifies the final rule and also lifts the stay of the rule's effectiveness published on May 26, 2005 (70 FR 30378).
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-21338
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-28
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This AD requires a one- time inspection to determine the part number or markings of the fuel quality indicator (FQI) and replacement of any FQI having an incorrect part number. This AD results from a report that an FQI having an incorrect part number was installed on a Model ATR72 airplane. We are issuing this AD to ensure that a correct FQI is installed. An incorrect FQI could result in fuel starvation to the engine and consequent engine shutdown during flight.
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