Department of Transportation November 8, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

East Tennessee Railway, L.P.-Lease and Operation Exemption-CSX Transportation, Inc.
Document Number: 2024-26052
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
First Coast Railroad Inc.-Lease and Operation Exemption-CSX Transportation, Inc.
Document Number: 2024-26070
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
HOLON U.S. Inc.-Receipt of Petition for Temporary Exemption From Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle
Document Number: 2024-25990
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
HOLON and HOLON U.S. Inc have petitioned NHTSA for a temporary exemption from certain requirements in seven Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) for its "automated electric bus," which is a vehicle equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS). Specifically, HOLON seeks exemption from portions of FMVSS No. 101, Controls and displays; FMVSS No. 102, Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect; FMVSS No. 104, Windshield wiping and washing systems; FMVSS No. 105, Windshield wiping and washing systems; FMVSS No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment; FMVSS No. 111, Rear visibility; and FMVSS No. 208, Occupant crash protection. NHTSA is publishing this document in accordance with statutory and administrative provisions and seeks comment on the merits of HOLON's exemption petition and on potential terms and conditions that should be applied to a temporary exemption if granted. After receiving and considering public comments, NHTSA will assess the merits of the petition and will publish a notice in the Federal Register notice setting forth NHTSA's reasoning for either granting or denying the petition.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2024-25962
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Board of Visitors (Board). During the meeting, MARAD and USMMA leadership will provide an update on the State of the Regiment of Midshipmen, Educational Programs, Middle States Accreditation, Sea Year, Infrastructure Projects, Draft Facility Master Plan, Athletics, Admissions, Class of 2029, Midshipmen Reimbursements, Midshipmen Well- Being including Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Agency Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Airline Service Quality Performance-Part 234
Document Number: 2024-25927
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Department of Transportation, Transportation Statistics Bureau
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces DOT's intention to renew Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 2138-0041 covering Airline Service Quality Performance On-time Performance and Mishandled Baggage reports that the largest U.S. air carriers file with DOT.
Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Report of Financial and Operating Statistics for Small Aircraft Operators
Document Number: 2024-25926
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics invites the general public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on the continuing need for and usefulness of BTS collecting financial, traffic and operating statistics from small certificated and commuter air carriers. Small certificated air carriers (operate aircraft with 60 seats or less or with 18,000 pounds of payload capacity or less) currently must file the two quarterly schedules: F-1 "Report of Financial Data", F-2 "Report of Aircraft Operating Expenses and Related Statistics", and Commuter air carriers must file the Schedule F-1 "Report of Financial Data". Commenters should address whether BTS accurately estimated the reporting burden and if there are other ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected.
Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement
Document Number: 2024-26003
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0532 (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA)) is used by MARAD and United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to assess an applicant's eligibility for participation in VISA. The form is being updated to reflect changes in statute and to better align with current program operations. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver Request for the Vessels Colby Perce, Ronja Carrier, Sadie Jane, Miss Mildred 1, KC Commander
Document Number: 2024-26002
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the Secretary of Transportation, the Maritime Administrator is authorized to issue Aquaculture Support Operations Waivers to U.S. documented vessels with registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels in operations that treat aquaculture fish or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic infestation, or other threats to their health upon a finding that suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could perform those operations. MARAD has received an Aquaculture Support Operations waiver request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments that may assist MARAD in determining whether suitable vessels of the United States are available that could perform the proposed aquaculture support operations set forth in the request. A brief description of the proposed aquaculture support operations is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Engines
Document Number: 2024-25869
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFM International, S.A. (CFM) Model LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B, and LEAP-1C engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a manufacturer investigation that revealed a quality escape for low-pressure turbine (LPT) disks made from forgings with nonconforming grain size. This proposed AD would require removal and replacement of the LPT stage 4 and stage 5 disks. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting
Document Number: 2024-26021
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a public meeting of the Peer Review Group (PRG). The PRG was established pursuant to the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations to plan for the decommissioning and disposition of the Nuclear Ship Savannah (NSS). PRG membership is comprised of officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), and the Maryland State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and other consulting parties. The public meeting affords the public an opportunity to participate in PRG activities, including reviewing and providing comments on draft deliverables. MARAD encourages public participation and provides the PRG meeting information below.
Paul Didelius, CWW LLC, and KET LLC-Intra-Corporate Family Transaction Exemption-CWW LLC and KET LLC
Document Number: 2024-26019
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Tarboro, NC
Document Number: 2024-25864
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2024-11-08
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Tarboro, NC, by adding the ECU Health Edgecombe Heliport, Tarboro, NC. This action would increase the existing radius to accommodate a new instrument approach procedure for ECU Health Edgecombe Heliport, Tarboro, NC. It also incorporates updated coordinates for Tarboro Edgecombe Airport, Tarboro, NC. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at this airport.
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