This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB135 airplanes; and Model EMB 145, 145ER, 145MR, 145LR, 145XR, 145MP, and 145EP airplanes, that requires performing repetitive inspections for cracks, ruptures, or bends in certain components of the elevator control system; replacing discrepant

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for RollsRoyce Deutschland (formerly RollsRoyce plc) (RRD) models Tay 65015 and 65154 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires borescope inspection of the high pressure compressor (HPC) stage 12 disc assembly to detect damage caused by HPC outlet guide vane (OGV) retaining bolt

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D209, 217, 217A, 217C, and 219 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive visual inspections for fretting and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections (FMPI) for cracking in the area of the tierod holes on 8th stage high

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA publishes a monthly notice, as appropriate, of PFC approvals and disapprovals under the provisions of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990) (Pub. L. 101508) and Part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 158). This notice is published pursuant to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This final rule amends the application due date for the regulation governing the Occupant Protection Incentive Grant Program, 23 CFR part 1345 from August 1 of the applicable fiscal year to February 15. On November 14, 2005, NHTSA issued an interim final rule and technical amendments to the regulation in light of new legislation extending the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Our safety standard on lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment specifies performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway and by enhancing motor vehicle conspicuity in daylight, darkness, and other conditions of reduced visibility. As a result of various

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Department

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal to change a portion of the airport from aeronautical use to nonaeronautical use and to authorize the sale or lease of the airport property. The proposal consists of two (2) parcels of
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land totaling approximately 68 acres. Current use and present condition is vacant

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

V & S Railway, Inc. (VSR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire (by lease) from Colorado, Kansas & Pacific Railway Company (CKPR) approximately 121.9 miles of rail line between milepost 747.5, near Towner, CO, and milepost 869.4, near NA Junction. VSR states that it has reached an

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Turbomeca Artouste III series turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires smoke emission checks after every ground engine shutdown, and if necessary, additional checks and possibly removing the engine from service. That action also requires inspection of central labyrinths not

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 20002005 Komet Standard, Classic and Eurolite trailers that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the United States

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding Gulfstream Air Charter, Inc., fit, willing, and able, and awarding it a commuter air carrier authorization to engage in scheduled passenger air transportation as a commuter air carrier.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Department

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal to change a portion of the airport designated aeronautical use to nonaeronautical use and to authorize the release of 0.08 acres of airport property for sale to Air East Business Park, Ltd. The land consists of a parcel formerly used as the southern middle marker site for the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FHWA issued a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed Interstate 29 corridor study in Sioux City, Iowa from Sioux Gateway Airport/Sergeant Bluff Interchange to the South Dakota State border, published on November 18, 2004, 69 FR 67618. The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a revision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Highway Administration

These special conditions are issued to Garmin International, Inc., 1200 E 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062, for a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Mooney M20M and M20R. These airplanes will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. These novel and unusual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This notice responds to a petition submitted by First Technology Safety Systems (FTSS) asking the agency to reconsider several aspects of a July 16, 2004 final rule that added a new subpart S to 49 CFR part 572. Subpart S specifies a Hybrid III 6yearold weighted child test dummy. The agency is granting the petition in part and denying it in part.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Airbus Model A300600 and A310 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive visual inspections to detect corrosion on the lower rim area of the fuselage rear pressure bulkhead; and followon actions, if necessary. This new AD requires new repetitive

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal to change a portion of the airport designated aeronautical use to nonaeronautical use and to authorize the release of 0.01 acres of airport property for sale to Air East Business Park, Ltd. The land consists of a parcel formerly used as the northern middle marker site for the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300600, A310200, and A310300 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting for certain serial numbers on elevators, and doing a detailed inspection, visual inspection with a lowangle light, and taptest inspection of the upper and lower surfaces of the external skins

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document contains the proposed implementation plan of Section 1502 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) for the Highways for LIFE (HfL) Pilot Program to offer the opportunity for comment into the development of the final implementation document. LIFE is an acronym for

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Highway Administration

This action modifies the requirements for improved flammability characteristics of thermal/acoustic insulation used as replacements on airplanes manufactured before September 2, 2005. The FAA has recently been provided information that the rule will apply to a much broader range of components in currently operating airplanes than was originally

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Transportation Department

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4164, PW4168, and PW4168A series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive torque checks for loose or broken front pylon mount bolts made from INCO 718 material and MP159 material, and initial and repetitive visual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Maritime Administration

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S. build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Maritime Administration

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2006 Smart Car Passion, Pulse, and Pure (Coupe and Cabriolet) passenger cars, manufactured prior to September 1, 2006, that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ A concurrently filed verified notice of exemption in STB Finance Docket No. 34781, Mohall Central Railroad, Inc. and Gregg HaugContinuance in Control Exemption was withdrawn on December 22, 2005.

Northern Plains Railroad, Inc. (NPR), a Class III rail carrier, has

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Surface Transportation Board