Department of Transportation March 19, 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On December 4, 2012, the FAA published a final rule; request for comments (77 FR 71691) to make the existing regulation consistent with the FAA's intent and with the certification practice both before and after the adoption of the existing rule. The 2012 final rule clarifies what an applicant must show regarding a ``changed product'' to comply with applicable standards and became effective on February 4, 2013. We sought public comment on that final rule even though it is only clarifying in nature. This action responds to the public comments the FAA received.

This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at the Tuba City VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigational Aid (VORTAC), Tuba City, AZ to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under control of Denver, Albuquerque and Salt Lake City Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs). The FAA is proposing this action to enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations within the National Airspace System.

The FAA announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the City of Cleveland, Ohio under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (formerly the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ``the Act'') and 14 CFR part 150 (hereinafter referred to as ``Part 150''). On June 6, 2012, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by the City of Cleveland, Ohio under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On November 29, 2012 the FAA approved the Cleveland- Hopkins International Airport noise compatibility program. Twelve recommendations were granted outright approval; six were approved in part; one was withdrawn; one was disapproved; and one required no action.