Department of Transportation October 13, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Clarification to the Applicability of Emergency Exemptions
Document Number: 2023-22538
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA revises the emergency exemption rules to narrow the scope of safety regulations from which relief is automatically provided for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance when an emergency has been declared. This rule ensures that the relief granted through emergency declarations is appropriate and tailored to the specifics of the circumstances and emergencies being addressed. This rule also revises the process for extending automatic emergency regulatory relief where circumstances warrant and allows for potential reporting requirements when FMCSA issues an extension or modification.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Hylio Inc.
Document Number: 2023-22636
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
U.S. Agents for Service on Individuals With Foreign Addresses Who Hold or Apply for Certain Certificates, Ratings, or Authorizations; Reopening of Comment Period
Document Number: 2023-22635
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action extends the comment period for the NPRM published on June 12, 2023, titled ``U.S. Agents for Service on Individuals with Foreign Addresses Who Hold or Apply for Certain Certificates, Ratings, or Authorizations.'' The FAA is extending the comment period to allow commenters to review the Privacy Impact Assessment conducted by the Department of Transportation.
FY 2022 and 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Accelerating Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems Program
Document Number: 2023-22521
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to competitively apply for $5,093,000 under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and 2023 Public Transportation Innovation Program to serve as the Program Lead for the Accelerating Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (``ADCMS'') program.
Foreign Civil Aviation Authority Certifying Statements
Document Number: 2023-22647
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is withdrawing a previously published NPRM, ``Compliance with applicable regulations,'' that proposed excluding its applicability to import products that have been type certificated outside of the United States by a foreign civil aviation authority bilateral partner. These products are validated by FAA consistent with the requirements in the rulemaking, ``Issue of type certificate: import products.'' The NPRM proposed to eliminate the requirement for redundant compliance statements by both the foreign civil aviation authority and the foreign applicant.
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Household Goods Movers' Disclosure Requirements
Document Number: 2023-22564
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the information collection (here, third-party disclosures), as described below.
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: System Diagram Maps
Document Number: 2023-22559
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of system diagram maps, described below.
Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda 2050: Request for Information
Document Number: 2023-22625
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces a RFI. The NHTSA Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is seeking comments from all sources (public, private, government, academic, professional, public interest groups, and other interested parties) on the planned re-envisioning of the 2000 EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach. The purpose of this document is to solicit comments on EMS Education Agenda 2050, and request responses to specific questions provided in this document. This is neither a request for proposals nor an invitation for bids.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Document Number: 2023-22487
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A321, A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, A330-900, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, - 252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a production deficiency of some SafeLav gaseous oxygen container (SLGOC) batches was identified during production testing of newly manufactured oxygen containers. This proposed AD would require replacing affected SLGOCs and prohibiting the installation of affected SLGOCs, 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.
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc.) Airplanes
Document Number: 2023-22486
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a new airworthiness limitation is necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to establish a new life limit for a certain main landing gear (MLG) retract actuator piston rod. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Modification of Restricted Areas R-4201A and R-4201B; Camp Grayling, MI
Document Number: 2023-22472
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to modify the designated altitudes of restricted area R-4201B, Camp Grayling, MI, by raising the restricted area ceiling from 9,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) to 23,000 feet MSL to match the ceiling of the adjacent restricted area R-4201A, Camp Grayling, MI. Additionally, this action proposes to make minor administrative changes to the R-4201B time of designation information and the R-4201A and R- 4201B using agency information to standardize the format of the information provided describing these restricted areas.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas
Document Number: 2023-22000
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
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 these projects are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to an assignment agreement executed by FHWA and TxDOT. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the projects.
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