Department of Transportation August 24, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Substantive Change To Multiple Previously Approved Collections: Aircraft Registration, Recording of Aircraft Conveyances and Security Documents, FAA Entry Point Filing Form-International Registry, and Dealer's Aircraft Registration Certificate Application
Document Number: 2022-18261
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of a substantive change to multiple previously approved information collections. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, section 546, requires the implementation of systems allowing a member of the public to submit any information or form to the Registry and conduct any transaction with the Registry by electronic or other remote means. In response to this requirement, the FAA created Civil Aviation Registry Electronic Services (CARES) and intends to change its current information collection to accommodate electronic registry applications.
Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing: Application for Exemption; The Trucking Alliance
Document Number: 2022-18257
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces that it has received an application for exemption from The Trucking Alliance, a group comprised of the following motor carriers: Cargo Transporters; Dupr[eacute] Logistics LLC; Frozen Food Express; J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; KLLM Transport Services; Knight Transportation; Maverick Transportation LLC; Schneider; Swift Transportation; USXpress; and May Trucking Company. The Trucking Alliance applied for an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) ``to amend the definition of actual knowledge to include the employer's knowledge of a driver's positive hair test, which would require such results be reported to the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (``Clearinghouse'') and to inquiring carriers.'' Although FMCSA lacks the statutory authority to grant the Trucking Alliance's request for exemption until the Department of Health and Human Services has taken certain action, FMCSA requests public comment on the exemption application, as required by statute.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Document Number: 2022-18258
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for seven individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Notice of Receipt and Request for Review of Noise Compatibility Program
Document Number: 2022-18218
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Newark Liberty International Airport by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This program was submitted subsequent to a determination by FAA that associated noise exposure maps submitted for Newark Liberty International Airport were in compliance with applicable requirements, effective January 15, 2019. The proposed noise compatibility program will be approved or disapproved on or before February 15, 2023. This notice also announces the availability of this noise compatibility program for public review and comment.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 2022-18222
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures 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, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 2022-18221
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) 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, adding new obstacles, or changing 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.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects
Document Number: 2022-18279
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the extension of a currently approved information collection: Transit Research Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program
Document Number: 2022-18278
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the extension of a currently approved information collection: Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Bus Testing Program
Document Number: 2022-18277
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the extension of a currently approved information collection: Bus Testing Program.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Rail Fixed Guideway System; State Safety Oversight
Document Number: 2022-18276
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Fort Worth and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Document Number: 2022-18181
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends the Class D airspace at Fort Worth, TX, and the Class E airspace at Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. This action is the result of an airspace review due to the cancellation of the instrument procedures and implementation of new instrument procedures at Granbury Regional Airport, Granbury, TX, contained within the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Class E airspace legal description. The geographic coordinates of Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Fort Worth, TX, are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee; Solicitation for Nominations
Document Number: 2022-18173
Type: Notice
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary
The Department is soliciting applications and nominations for memberships to the ACAA Advisory Committee. The ACAA Advisory Committee reviews issues related to the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities.
Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines: Repair Criteria, Integrity Management Improvements, Cathodic Protection, Management of Change, and Other Related Amendments
Document Number: 2022-17031
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
PHMSA is revising the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations to improve the safety of onshore gas transmission pipelines. This final rule addresses several lessons learned following the Pacific Gas and Electric Company incident that occurred in San Bruno, CA, on September 9, 2010, and responds to public input received as part of the rulemaking process. The amendments in this final rule clarify certain integrity management provisions, codify a management of change process, update and bolster gas transmission pipeline corrosion control requirements, require operators to inspect pipelines following extreme weather events, strengthen integrity management assessment requirements, adjust the repair criteria for high-consequence areas, create new repair criteria for non-high consequence areas, and revise or create specific definitions related to the above amendments.
Fees for Services Performed in Connection With Licensing and Related Services-2022 Update
Document Number: 2022-18245
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
The Board updates for 2022 the fees that the public must pay to file certain cases and pleadings with the Board. Pursuant to this update, 84 of the Board's 135 fees will increase and 51 fees will remain at their current levels.
Modification of Class D Airspace, Removal and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oxnard Airport, CA
Document Number: 2022-18106
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action removes the Class E airspace, designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area. Additionally, this action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface. Lastly, this action makes administrative changes to the Class D airspace legal description. These actions will ensure the safety and management of visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) at the airport.
Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Camarillo, CA
Document Number: 2022-18105
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-08-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action modifies the Class E airspace, designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area, at Camarillo Airport, Camarillo, CA. This action also removes the Camarillo very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR)/distance measuring equipment (DME) from the airspace's legal description. Additionally, this action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface. Lastly, this action makes administrative changes to the Class D and Class E legal descriptions. These actions would ensure the safety and management of visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
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