Department of Transportation 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Navistar, Inc., (Navistar), has determined that certain model year (MY) 2022-2023 IC Bus school and commercial buses do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205, Glazing Materials. Navistar filed two noncompliance reports dated November 17, 2021. Navistar petitioned NHTSA on December 16, 2021, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of Navistar's petition.

This action amends four area navigation (RNAV) routes (T-224, T-315, T-325, and Q-68), and establishes one RNAV route (T-360). These changes support the FAA VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) program, and expands the availability of RNAV routing in the National Airspace System (NAS).

This action amends three low altitude United States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes), and establishes one T-route in support of the VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning from a ground-based to a satellite-based navigation system.

The FAA proposes to amend the regulatory definitions of certain air carrier and commercial operations. This proposed rule would add powered-lift to these definitions to ensure the appropriate sets of rules apply to air carriers' and certain commercial operators' operations of aircraft that FAA regulations define as powered-lift. The FAA also proposes to update certain basic requirements that apply to air carrier oversight, such as the contents of operations specifications and the qualifications applicable to certain management personnel. In addition, this proposed rule would apply the rules for commercial air tours to powered-lift. This proposed rule is an important step in the FAA's integration of new entrant aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS).

This notice (FSP-National) details the application requirements and procedures to obtain grant funding for projects not located on the Northeast Corridor under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (FSP Program) for Fiscal Year 2022. The FSP-National notice solicits applications for FSP funds made available by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The opportunity described in this notice is made available under Assistance Listings Number 20.326, ``Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail.''

On November 8, 2022, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed airworthiness criteria (87 FR 67399) that announced the availability of, and requested comments on, the proposed airworthiness criteria for the Joby Aero, Inc. (Joby) Model JAS4-1 powered-lift. The comment period for this document expires on December 8, 2022. By email dated November 14, 2022, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requested that the FAA extend the public-comment deadline December 22, 2022 to facilitate harmonizing FAA and EASA criteria for powered-lift. The FAA agrees to the request and announces an extension of the comment period to December 22, 2022.

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, which apply to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A320 and A321 series airplanes; and Model A319- 111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, -151N, and -153N airplanes. AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03 require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, the FAA has determined that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2020-22-16, AD 2021-16-01, and AD 2022-04-03, and would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce Caltrans' adoption of the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation, (FEIS/ROD) for the Port of Long Beach (POLB or Port) Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Project (Project). The Final EIS and ROD for the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Project were approved by MARAD on April 7, 2022. MARAD's Notice of Availability for the Final EIS and ROD was published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2022. Under 49 U.S.C. 304a(b), MARAD issued a single Final EIS and ROD (USEPA, 2022). Therefore, the 30-day wait/ review period under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) did not apply to the action (Federal Register, 2022). Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.3(b)(2), Caltrans was a cooperating agency on this project. Therefore, recirculation of the document is not necessary under Section 1506.3(c) of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations.

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500- 1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of mechanical wear damage found on the engine fuel feed system tubes and fuel tube connections. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the fuel feed system for damage and replacement if necessary, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports the overwing emergency exit door (OWEED) escape line may be incorrectly routed. This proposed AD would require inspecting the OWEED escape line and correcting the routing if required, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-573 and Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-398. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Sulphur Springs, TX (SLR), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Sulphur Springs VOR is being decommissioned in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-20-09, which applies to certain ATRGIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72 airplanes. AD 2021-20-09 requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 2021-20-09, the FAA has determined that new or more restrictive tasks and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2021-20-09 and require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

This action amends the Manchester, NH Class C airspace description to update the Manchester Airport name and airport reference point (ARP) geographic coordinates to match the FAA's National Airspace System Resources (NASR) database information. This action also updates the Nashua Airport name. Additionally, references to the Manchester, NH (MHT), VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and Boire Field Airport and their geographical coordinates are added to the Class C description header. This action does not change the boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements of the Class C airspace area.

This action revokes the Colored Federal airway Red 1 (R-1) in the vicinity of King Salmon, AK, due to the airway no longer being used by pilots as the overlaying United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-230 provides better navigation capability with a lower minimum enroute altitude (MEA).

This action revokes Colored Federal airways Blue 7 (B-7) and Green 9 (G-9) in the vicinity of Bethel, AK, due to the planned decommissioning of the Oscarville, AK (OSE), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB).

This action revokes Colored Federal airway Amber 4 (A-4) in the vicinity of Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, due to the pending decommissioning of the Anaktuvuk Pass, AK (AKP), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB).

A final rule was published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2022, amending Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Edward F. Knapp State Park Airport, Montpelier, VT. This action corrects the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface description by adding the words, excluding that airspace within a 1\3/4\-mile radius of Warren-Sugarbush Airport.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321- 253N, and A321-253NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a stress analysis on the engine structure that indicated that the fail-safe lug may not be able to sustain, during one inspection interval as currently specified in an airworthiness limitations item, the loads deriving from the engagement of the secondary load path within that inspection interval for the aft engine mount system. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the aft engine mount and secondary load path clearance fail-safe pin and replacement of the engine if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the investigation of erroneous radio altimeter data that was displayed on an in-service airplane. It was revealed that certain radio altimeter coaxial cables used by the radio altimeter systems, in the aft fuselage equipment bay, were damaged. This AD requires replacing affected radio altimeter coaxial cables. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.

This action proposes to establish Class E surface airspace for Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport (new name), Dallas, GA, as the airport now qualifies for surface airspace, and amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface by increasing the airport radius and updating the airport's name. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace and revoke Class E airspace at Alton/St. Louis, IL. The FAA is proposing this action due to an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Civic Memorial non-directional beacon (NDB).

This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at San Saba, TX. The FAA is proposing this action to support the establishment of public instrument procedures at San Saba County Municipal Airport, San Saba, TX.

This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the Federal Register on November 1, 2022, that amends Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-436 and Jet Route J-125, and establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-399 in the vicinity of Clear, AK. In the final rule, the amendments to V-436 addressed in the preamble were incomplete and did not address all of the airway segment amendments being made. Additionally, the final rule referenced the AILEE, AK, route point as a waypoint (WP), in error, in the V-436 and T-399 amendment discussions in the preamble and in the T- 399 route description in the regulatory text. The correct characterization of the AILEE, AK, route point is as a Fix. This action corrects the oversight of not including all of the V-436 amendments addressed in the preamble to match the V-436 description in the regulatory text and changes all references of the AILEE, AK, WP to the AILEE, AK, Fix to match the FAA's National Airspace System Resource (NASR) database information.