Department of Transportation September 1, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365C1, SA-365C2, and SA-365N helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of damaged control rod dual bearings (dual bearings) that are installed on the tail rotor gearbox (TGB). This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the TGB magnetic plug for particles, analyzing any particles collected, taking corrective actions if necessary, and reporting certain information. Finally, this proposed AD would allow an affected dual bearing to be installed on a helicopter if certain actions are accomplished, 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 notice announces actions taken by TxDOT and Federal agencies that are final. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to an assignment agreement executed by FHWA and TxDOT. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the I-35 Capital Express Central project, from US 290E to US290W/SH 71 in Travis County, Texas.

This document provides the public with notice that, on August 28, 2023, Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system. On August 28, 2023, NS experienced a system-wide outage of its PTC back office, temporarily impacting the operations of NS and its tenant railroads. NS is seeking FRA's authorization under FRA's PTC regulations to continue operations, with certain restrictions, while NS's PTC system is temporarily disabled.

In a notice published in the Federal Register on August 24, 2023, FMCSA announced its plan to submit the ``Truck and Bus Maintenance Requirements and Their Impact on Safety'' Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invited public comment. The notice incorrectly stated that comments must be received on or before September 1, 2023, which needs to be corrected to allow for a 60-day comment period. This notice makes that correction.