Department of Transportation June 15, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Amendment of Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-469 and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-164, V-423, and V-576; Eastern United States
This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-469; and to revoke VOR Federal Airways V-164, V-423, and V-576 in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning from ground-based navigation aids to a satellite-based navigation system.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Carthage, TX
This action amends the Class E airspace at Carthage, TX. This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the decommissioning of the Carthage non-directional beacon (NDB). The name and geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Berclair, TX
This action establishes Class E airspace at Berclair, TX. This action is the result of a request from the U.S. Navy to establish Class E airspace at Goliad NOLF, Berclair, TX, to support instrument procedures at this airport.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI
This action amends the Class E airspace at Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI, and establishes Class E airspace at Madison, WI. This action is the result of an airspace review requested by the FAA Airspace Rules and Regulations office. The name and geographic coordinates of various airports are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Artesia, NM
This action amends the Class E airspace at Artesia, NM. This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the decommissioning of the Artesia non-directional beacon (NDB). The geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 15 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 15 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti- seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL, created the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (the Program) to provide early-stage development assistance for rural and tribal infrastructure projects. The Program will award grants for either the hiring of staff or the procurement of expert firms to provide financial, technical, and legal assistance; assistance with development-phase activities; and information regarding innovative financing best practices and case studies. Entities eligible for award include rural local governments or political subdivisions, states, Tribes, and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. The Build America Bureau (Bureau) will administer the Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) makes $3.4 million available for awards under the Program. Assistance will be provided in the form of direct monetary grants for recipients to hire staff or procure advisory assistance. Procurements for and contracts with grantee-contracted advisors procured for this award must comply with the requirements set forth in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, as further described below.
High Elevation Airport Operations
This final rule amends certain airworthiness regulations applicable to cabin pressurization systems and oxygen dispensing equipment on transport category airplanes, to facilitate certification of those airplanes, systems, and equipment for operation at high elevation airports. This rule eliminates the need for certain equivalent level of safety findings and exemptions.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Williams, AZ
This action establishes Class E airspace at Williams, AZ. This action supports the establishment of new public instrument procedures.
Revocation of Class E Airspace; A.P. Hill, VA
This action removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for A.P. Hill AAF (Fort A.P. Hill), VA, as instrument approach procedures for this airport no longer exist.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Elberton, GA
This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Elbert County-Patz Field Airport, Elberton, GA, as a new instrument approach procedure has been designed for this airport. This action also updates this airport's geographic coordinates.
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