Department of Transportation May 21, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Application of Buy America Waivers to Rolling Stock Overhauls and Rebuilds
Document Number: 2012-9698
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice proposes a statement of policy regarding the application of the Federal Transit Administration's Buy America rules to procurements for the overhaul and rebuilding of rolling stock, and seeks comment from all interested parties.
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 2012-12294
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 2012-12293
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Petition for Alternative Locomotive Crashworthiness Design
Document Number: 2012-12291
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-12288
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that the fire extinguisher in the toilet vanity unit needs to be mounted vertically rather than horizontally. This proposed AD would require inspecting to determine if a certain fire extinguisher bottle is installed, and repositioning the affected fire extinguisher bottle to the vertical position. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct the orientation of the fire extinguisher bottle in the toilet vanity unit to the vertical position, which if not corrected, could result in a toilet waste bin fire spreading, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to its occupants.
Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel WINDSONG; Invitation for Public Comments
Document Number: 2012-12216
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Freer, TX
Document Number: 2012-12170
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action establishes Class E airspace at Freer, TX. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Seven C's Ranch Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Baraboo, WI
Document Number: 2012-12167
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Class E airspace at Baraboo, WI. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Reedsburg Municipal Airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport also are adjusted. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. The Airspace Docket No. is corrected to 11-AGL-29.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Maryville, MO
Document Number: 2012-12166
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Class E airspace for Maryville, MO. Decommissioning of the Emville non-directional beacon (NDB) at Northwest Missouri Regional Airport has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport also are adjusted.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Springhill, LA
Document Number: 2012-12165
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Class E airspace for Springhill, LA. Decommissioning of the Springhill non-directional beacon (NDB) at Springhill Airport has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport also are adjusted.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Monahans, TX
Document Number: 2012-12163
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Class E airspace at Monahans, TX. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Roy Hurd Memorial Airport. The airport's geographic coordinates also are adjusted. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace; Sault Ste Marie, ON
Document Number: 2012-12162
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace at Sault Ste Marie, ON. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to coincide with the Canadian control zone over Sault Ste Marie Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Kerrville, TX
Document Number: 2012-12161
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Kerrville, TX. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Kerrville Municipal Airport/Louis Schreiner Field. The airport's geographic coordinates would also be adjusted. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lemmon, SD
Document Number: 2012-12159
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Lemmon, SD. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Lemmon Municipal Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport. Geographic coordinates of the airport also would be updated.
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Battle Creek, MI
Document Number: 2012-12157
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Battle Creek, MI. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at W. K. Kellogg Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport. Geographic coordinates of the airport would also be updated.
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Sweetwater, TX
Document Number: 2012-12155
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Sweetwater, TX. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Avenger Field Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport. Geographic coordinates would also be updated, as well as the airport name.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Pender, NE
Document Number: 2012-12104
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action establishes Class E airspace at Pender, NE. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Pender Municipal Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Branson West, MO
Document Number: 2012-12103
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action establishes Class E airspace at Branson West, MO, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Branson West Municipal-Emerson Field Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Eldon, MO
Document Number: 2012-12102
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action establishes Class E airspace at Eldon, MO. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Eldon Model Airpark. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Philadelphia, OH
Document Number: 2012-12101
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Class E airspace at New Philadelphia, OH. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Harry Clever Field. The geographic coordinates of the airport also are updated. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Houston, MO
Document Number: 2012-12085
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action establishes Class E airspace at Houston, MO. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Houston Memorial Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Leesville, LA
Document Number: 2012-12084
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Class E airspace at Leesville, LA. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Leesville Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Red Cloud, NE
Document Number: 2012-12082
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action establishes Class E airspace at Red Cloud, NE. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Red Cloud Municipal Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
Ninth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 222, Inmarsat Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services
Document Number: 2012-12057
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the Ninth meeting of RTCA Special Committee 222, Inmarsat Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services.
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Surplus Property Release at Michael J Smith Field, Beaufort, NC
Document Number: 2012-12053
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. Section 47153(c), notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from the Beaufort-Morehead City Airport Authority to waive the requirement that approximately 7.5 acres of airport property, located at the Michael J Smith Field, be used for aeronautical purposes.
Environmental Impact Statement: Wiscasset and Edgecomb, Lincoln County, ME
Document Number: 2012-12052
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for a proposed highway project in the Towns of Wiscasset and Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine is terminated. The original Notice of Intent for this EIS process was published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2002.
Repair Stations
Document Number: 2012-11984
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action would amend the regulations for repair stations by revising the system of ratings, the repair station certification requirements, and the regulations on repair stations providing maintenance for air carriers. This action is necessary because many portions of the existing repair station regulations do not reflect current repair station aircraft maintenance and business practices, or advances in aircraft technology. These changes would modernize the regulations to keep pace with current industry standards and practices.
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-11957
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that environmentally friendly de-icing agents used on certain electrical connectors and braids could cause corrosion damage. This AD requires performing, in certain locations, a detailed inspection for corrosion of the electrical and electronics installation, and if corrosion is found repairing each affected harness braid or replacing each affected component and/or wiring harness. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion of critical system wiring, which could result in arcing and, in combination with other factors, a fire and consequent damage to the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-11954
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an in-flight failure of the hydraulic control panel, which resulted in the absence of pressure and quantity indication of the hydraulic system and accompanying alerts for ``hydraulic system 1 low quantity'' and ``hydraulic system 2 low quantity.'' This AD requires implementing new abnormal procedures for hydraulics in the airplane flight manual (AFM). We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of control of the airplane due to incorrect hydraulic system failure information being provided to the flightcrew, followed by application of inappropriate procedures.
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-11944
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Models 210G, T210G, 210H, T210H, 210J, T210J, 210K, T210K, 210L, T210L, 210M, T210M, 210N, T210N, P210N, 210R, T210R, and P210R airplanes. This AD requires an inspection(s) of the left and right wing lower main spar caps for cracks and either replacing cracked wing lower main spar caps, wing spars, or wings (as applicable) with serviceable spar caps, spars, or wings that are found free of cracks or incorporating an FAA-approved modification. This AD also requires reporting the results of the inspections to the FAA. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the wing lower main spar caps on the above-referenced airplanes with cantilever metal wings. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-11869
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-21
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections for cracks of the fuselage skin lap splice between body station (BS) 400 and BS 520 at stringers S-6L and S-6R, and repair if necessary. This new AD shortens the interval for the repetitive inspections, requires modification for certain airplanes, and requires certain post-modification inspections for other airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of multiple adjacent cracks on an airplane, and a recent fleet-wide evaluation of widespread fatigue damage of skin lap joints, which indicated the need for revised procedures and reduced compliance times. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin lap splice between BS 400 and BS 520 at stringers S-6L and S-6R, which could result in sudden loss of cabin pressurization and the inability of the fuselage to withstand fail-safe loads.
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