Department of Transportation August 22, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a reported quality escapement where the seat track fitting nuts were under-torqued on some flight attendant seats in production. This proposed AD requires re- torqueing each free standing attendant seat track fitting nut. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Mack Trucks, Inc., Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Mack Trucks, Inc., (Mack Trucks), has determined that certain model year (MY) 2015-2023 Mack GU/GR Class 8 trucks and truck-tractors do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. Mack Trucks filed an original noncompliance report dated November 1, 2022, and amended the report on November 3, 2022. Mack Trucks petitioned NHTSA on November 23, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces the denial of Mack Trucks' petition.
Hitachi Cable America Inc., Now Known as Proterial Cable America, Inc., and Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Receipt of Supplemental Petitions for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Hitachi Cable America Inc. (HCA), now known as Proterial Cable America, Inc. (PCA), and Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley- Davidson) (collectively, ``the Petitioners'') have determined that certain PVC, Nylon, and ``Revised Socket'' Nylon brake hose assemblies equipped in certain model year (MY) 2008-2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and also sold to Harley-Davidson dealers as replacement parts, do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106, Brake Hoses. The Petitioners filed the appropriate noncompliance reports and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the ``Agency'') for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. Notice of receipt was first published on April 13, 2023. This document announces receipt of the Petitioners' supplemental petitions.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Denial of Petitions for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen or the ``Petitioner'') has determined that certain model year (MY) 2019 and 2021 Audi motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, Light Vehicle Brake Systems. Volkswagen filed noncompliance reports dated March 27, 2019, and July 26, 2021. Volkswagen petitioned NHTSA (the ``Agency'') on April 17, 2019, and August 25, 2021, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces the denial of Volkswagen's petitions.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Advisory Circular: Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft
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 renew information collection. Advisory Circular 70-2B provides guidance to civilian air crews on the reporting of laser illumination incidents and recommended mitigation actions to be taken in order to ensure continued safe and orderly flight operations.
North County Transit District Request for Approval To Begin Field Testing on Its Positive Train Control Network Comment Extension Notice
On July 25, 2023, North County Transit District (NCTD) submitted a request to field test its new Crash Energy Management (CEM) Bi-Level cab cars that have been equipped with NCTD's Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) technology as part of its positive train control (PTC) system. FRA published a notice inviting public comment on NCTD's request to test its PTC system, with the initial comment period closing on August 30, 2023. This document provides the public with notice that FRA is extending the comment period on NCTD's test request from August 30, 2023, to October 10, 2023.
Certification of Signal Employees
On May 31, 2023, FRA published an NPRM proposing to require railroads to develop written programs for certifying signal employees and to submit those written certification programs to FRA for approval prior to implementation. On July 5, 2023, FRA published a notice extending the comment period by 30 days. By this notice, FRA is extending the NPRM's comment period by an additional 15 days.
Certification of Dispatchers
On May 31, 2023, FRA published an NPRM proposing to require railroads to develop written programs for certifying dispatchers and to submit those written certification programs to FRA for approval prior to implementation. On July 5, 2023, FRA published a notice extending the comment period by 30 days. By this notice, FRA is extending the NPRM's comment period by an additional 15 days.
Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines, LLC Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain International Aero Engines, LLC (IAE LLC) Model PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1129G- JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1428G-JM, PW1428GA-JM, PW1428GH-JM, PW1431G-JM, PW1431GA-JM, and PW1431GH-JM engines. This AD was prompted by an updated analysis of an event involving an IAE LLC Model PW1127GA-JM engine, which experienced a high-pressure compressor (HPC) 7th-stage integrally bladed rotor (IBR-7) separation that resulted in an aborted takeoff. This AD requires performing an ultrasonic inspection (USI) of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st- stage hub and HPT 2nd-stage hub for cracks and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacing the HPT 1st-stage hub or HPT 2nd- stage hub. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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