Department of Transportation May 18, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair
PHMSA proposes regulatory amendments that implement congressional mandates in the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 to reduce methane emissions from new and existing gas transmission pipelines, distribution pipelines, regulated (Types A, B, C and offshore) gas gathering pipelines, underground natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas facilities. Among the proposed amendments for part 192- regulated gas pipelines are strengthened leakage survey and patrolling requirements; performance standards for advanced leak detection programs; leak grading and repair criteria with mandatory repair timelines; requirements for mitigation of emissions from blowdowns; pressure relief device design, configuration, and maintenance requirements; and clarified requirements for investigating failures. Finally, PHMSA proposes expanded reporting requirements for operators of all gas pipeline facilities within DOT's jurisdiction, including underground natural gas storage facilities and liquefied natural gas facilities.
Fiscal Year 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $220.2 million in competitive grants under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Passenger Ferry Program) and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program (Rural Ferry Program). Of the amount being made available, $50.1 million is for the Passenger Ferry Program and approximately $170 million is for the Rural Ferry Program. FTA may award additional funding made available to the program prior to the announcement of project selections.
Amendment of V-171 in the Vicinity of Roseau, MN
This action amends Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-171 in the vicinity of Roseau, MN. The amendment is due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Roseau, MN (ROX), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Roseau VOR is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Cedartown, GA
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Polk County Airport/ Cornelius Moore Field, Cedartown, Georgia, has been designed as a new instrument approach procedure for this airport. This action would also update this airport's name and geographic coordinates to coincide with the FAA's database.
Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC); Notice of Public Meeting
FMCSA announces a meeting of MCSAC, which will take place via videoconference.
Notice of Availability of Draft Air Tour Management Plans and Draft Environmental Assessments (EA) and Public Meetings
The FAA, in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), has initiated development of ATMPs for Haleakal[amacr] National Park, Hawai[revaps]i Volcanoes National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and Badlands National Park (collectively referred to as the Parks) pursuant to the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 and its implementing regulations. This notice announces the public availability of the draft ATMPs and draft EAs for comment and the dates of the public meetings for each of the Parks. The purpose of the public meetings is to review the draft ATMPs with the public. The draft ATMPs provide acceptable and effective measures to mitigate or prevent the significant adverse impacts, if any, of commercial air tour operations upon the Parks' natural and cultural resources and visitor experiences, as well as on tribal lands. In accordance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the FAA and the NPS are also seeking public comment on the potential of the draft ATMPs to cause adverse effects to historic properties.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters. This AD is prompted by modifications developed by Airbus to address a report of an emergency exit window that required excessive pushing force to jettison. This AD requires removing skived polytetrafluoroethylene tape (PTFE tape) (if installed) and replacing certain polychloroprene seals with silicone seals, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also prohibits installing a jettisonable window unless the actions required by this AD have been accomplished. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
FMCSA announces receipt of an application from one individual for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) by persons with a current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope (transient loss of consciousness), dyspnea (shortness of breath), collapse, or congestive heart failure. If granted, the exemption would enable this individual with an ICD to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 28 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.
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