Department of Transportation December 16, 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections: Limited Extension of Effect Date for Full Fare Price Advertising
Document Number: 2011-32336
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary
This direct final rule delays the effective date regarding the time period for compliance with a portion of the full fare and other advertising requirements from January 24, 2012, to January 26, 2012. The intended effect of this delay is to provide regulatory relief to petitioner American Airlines by allowing the carrier and any other similarly situated carriers or ticket agents to avoid having to update full fare information in on-line reservations systems on a day of the week that is the petitioner's, and may be other carriers' and ticket agents', heaviest on-line traffic and revenue day. This action is necessary to minimize the detrimental effects of any difficulties that may arise in the immediate aftermath of on-line implementation of programming necessary to comply with the new requirement that sellers of air transportation advertise the full fare, including all government-imposed taxes and fees. This delay is a minor substantive change, in the public interest, and unlikely to result in adverse comment.
Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification; Technical Amendment
Document Number: 2011-32333
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is correcting a final rule published on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42500). In that rule, the FAA amended its regulations to revise the training, qualification, certification, and operating requirements for pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and pilot schools. This document corrects an error in the codified text of that document to permit a person serving as an examiner and administering a practical test for the issuance of a sport pilot certificate in a light-sport aircraft other than a glider or balloon to hold either a medical certificate or a U.S. driver's license. The FAA is also clarifying the regulatory text related to when an instrument proficiency check is required to act as pilot in command under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR. Finally, this document corrects one section of the final rule to clarify the FAA's original intent with regard to the use of flight simulation training devices for training and testing when seeking to add a type rating to an existing pilot certificate or obtain a type rating concurrently with a pilot certificate.
Amended Notice of Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Project
Document Number: 2011-32305
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice amends the notice of final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the project in the following location: King County, WA. The purpose of this amended notice is to correct a prior notice of limitation of claims for this project and provide notice of a finding of Section 106 adverse impacts by the project. This amended notice will act to activate the limitation on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions.
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements
Document Number: 2011-32295
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes the collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Request for Comment
Document Number: 2011-32289
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting public comments on the following information collection was published on January 13, 2011 (Federal Register/Vol. 76, No. 9/pp. 2442-2444).
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received
Document Number: 2011-32259
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received
Document Number: 2011-32248
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Access to Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) and National Airspace System Status Information (NASSI) Data
Document Number: 2011-32237
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
As a result of recent legislation, the FAA has begun the process of amending the circumstances in which aircraft owners or operators can limit the dissemination of their aircraft data via the FAA's ASDI program. This Notice describes the immediate changes that the FAA has implemented. In a future Notice, the FAA will propose specific procedures by which owners or operators who want the FAA to block their aircraft data can express their preference regarding the FAA's release of that information via ASDI. At that time, the FAA will invite comments on the FAA's proposed procedures. In the interim, any aircraft that the FAA previously blocked under the Certified Security Concerns program published on June 3, 2011, will remain blocked. The FAA will address the future procedures concerning the blocking of those aircraft in its upcoming proposed and final procedures. In addition, the FAA is now accepting and implementing all direct requests of aircraft owners or operators to block their aircraft data from public display of ASDI and NASSI information.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
Document Number: 2011-32235
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l) (1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, Interstate 15 at Base Line Road (post mile [PM] 6.3 to 7.1) in the City of Rancho Cucamonga (west of I-15) and the City of Fontana (east of I- 15) in San Bernardino County, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Environmental Impact Statement: Jackson County, NC
Document Number: 2011-32234
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project from NC 107 to US 23-74 east of Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina. (TIP Project R-4745).
Noise Exposure Map Notice; Martin County Airport, Stuart, FL
Document Number: 2011-32213
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the Noise Exposure Maps submitted by the Martin County Board of County Commissioners for Martin County 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.
Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee; Public Teleconference
Document Number: 2011-32212
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), notice is hereby given of a teleconference of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). The teleconference will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2012, starting at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Individuals who plan to participate should contact Susan Lender, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), (the Contact Person listed below) by phone or email for the teleconference call in number. The proposed agenda for this teleconference is to review and accept a report providing input to the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs. This report summarizes industry input to the United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPOUS). COMSTAC members will receive a copy of the final report on approximately January 3, 2012. Members of the public may request a copy from Susan Lender, DFO (the Contact Person listed below). Interested members of the public may submit relevant written statements for the COMSTAC members to consider under the advisory process. Statements may concern the issues and agenda items mentioned above or additional issues that may be relevant for the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Interested parties wishing to submit written statements should contact Susan Lender, DFO, (the Contact Person listed below) in writing (mail or email) by December 29, 2011, so that the information can be made available to COMSTAC members for their review and consideration before the January 5, 2012, teleconference. Written statements should be supplied in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature or one electronic copy via email. An agenda will be posted on the FAA Web site at https://www.faa.gov/ go/ast. Individuals who plan to participate and need special assistance should inform the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
Document Number: 2011-32210
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action revises Class E airspace at Anaktuvuk Pass Airport, Anaktuvuk Pass, AK. The creation of two standard instrument approach procedures at the airport has made this action necessary to enhance safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. This action also adjusts the geographic coordinates of the airport.
Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Douglas, AZ
Document Number: 2011-32209
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to modify Class E airspace at Bisbee Douglas International Airport, Douglas, AZ. Decommissioning of the Cochise Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigational Aid (VORTAC) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of aircraft operations at the airport. This action would also adjust the geographic coordinates of the airport.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes
Document Number: 2011-31893
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-12-16
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 777-200, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. That AD currently requires installing Teflon sleeving under the clamps of certain wire bundles routed along the fuel tank boundary structure, and cap sealing certain penetrating fasteners of the main and center fuel tanks. This AD expands the applicability in the existing AD. This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer, which determined that electrical arcing on the fuel tank boundary structure or inside the fuel tanks could result in a fire or explosion. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
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