The Federal Register

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Small Business Impacts of Motor Vehicle Safety

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NHTSA seeks comments on the economic impact of its regulations on small entities. As required by Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, we are attempting to identify rules that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. We also request comments on ways to make these regulations easier to read and understand. The focus of this notice is rules that specifically relate to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, incomplete vehicles, motorcycles, and motor vehicle equipment.

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on June 19, 2008, vol. 73, no. 119, pages 3497534976. The rule requires passengers who intend to use an approved POC to present a physician statement before boarding.

Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Change the Use of Airport Property at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration is requesting public comment on the change of use of land at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in the city of Covington, KY. This property, approximately .538 acres, will change to a nonaeronautical use. This action is taken under the provisions of Section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21).

Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report; Mid-County Parkway, Riverside County, CA

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Highway Administration is extending the review and comment period for the MidCounty Parkway (MCP) Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for an additional 30 days. Comments on the Draft EIR/EIS may now be submitted until January 8, 2009. The MCP is a proposed 32mile roadway on new and existing alignment between State Route 79 and Interstate 15 in western Riverside County. A Notice of Availability was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 73, No. 199 on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 (FR Doc. ES23805 Filed 101008; 8:45 a.m.). The Notice of
Availability includes supplemental information describing the project and the alternatives.

Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review; Waterbury-Oxford Airport,

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure map for WaterburyOxford Airport, as submitted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation under the provisions of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96193) and 14 CFR Part 150, is in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Waterbury Oxford Airport under Part 150 in conjunction with the noise exposure map, and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before May 5, 2009.

Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 paragraph d of Sec. 158.29.

PFC Applications Approved

Public Agency: Erie Regional Airport Authority, Erie, Pennsylvania.

Application Number: 0807U00ERI.

Application Type: Use PFC revenue.

PFC Level: $4.50.

Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use in This Decision: $10,219,437.

Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2006.

Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2024.

Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from previous decision.

Brief Description of Project Approved for use: Runway 6/24 extension and runway safety area.

Decision Date: August 29, 2008.

Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the CDL

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to require interstate commercial driver's license (CDL) holders subject to the physical qualification requirements of the FMCSRs to provide a current original or copy of their medical examiner's certificates to their State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA). The Agency also requires the SDLA to record on the Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) driver record the selfcertification the driver made regarding the applicability of the Federal driver qualification rules and, for drivers subject to those requirements, the medical certification status information specified in this final rule. Other conforming requirements are also implemented. This action is required by section 215 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA).

Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

PFC Applications Approved

Public Agency: Blair County Airport Authority, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.

Application Number: 0806C00AOO.

Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.

PFC Level: $4.50.

Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $139,918.

Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2011.

Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2014.

Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs: Unscheduled Part 121 and Part 135 charter operators for hire to the general public.

Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the public agency's application, the FAA has determined that

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FMCSA proposes to establish and maintain a National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) and to require that all medical examiners who conduct medical examinations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers complete certain training concerning FMCSA physical qualification standards, pass a test to verify an understanding of those standards, and maintain competence by periodic training and testing. Following establishment of the NRCME and a transition period, FMCSA would accept as valid only medical examiners' certificates issued by medical examiners listed on the NRCME. The FMCSA is developing the NRCME program to improve highway safety and driver health by requiring that medical examiners be trained and certified to determine effectively whether a commercial motor vehicle driver's health meets FMCSA standards. The program implements requirements in 49 U.S.C. 31149 and supports FMCSA's goal to improve safety and reduce fatalities on our Nation's highways.

Track Safety Standards; Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is proposing to amend the Federal Track Safety Standards to promote the safety of railroad operations over continuous welded rail (CWR). In particular, FRA is proposing specific requirements for the qualification of persons designated to inspect CWR track, or supervise the installation, adjustment, or maintenance of CWR track. FRA is also proposing to clarify the procedures associated with the submission of CWR plans to FRA by track owners. FRA proposes that these plans focus on inspecting CWR for pullapart prone conditions, and focus more specifically on CWR joint installation and maintenance procedures. This proposed rule would also make other changes to the requirements governing CWR.

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC); Working Group Activity Update

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is updating its announcement of RSAC's Working Group activities to reflect its current status.

Union Pacific Railroad Company--Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption--BNSF Railway Company

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to a written trackage rights agreement, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) has agreed to grant temporary overhead trackage rights to Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) over BNSF's lines of railroad between Basta, CA (milepost 163.15), and Fullerton, CA (milepost 165.23), a distance of approximately 2 miles.

The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on December 17, 2008, and the temporary trackage rights will expire on or about January 26, 2009.\1\ The purpose of the temporary trackage rights is to facilitate maintenance work on UP lines.
\1\ UP states that, under section 2 of the trackage rights agreement, BNSF may consider extending the time frame if conditions allow.

As a condition to this exemption, any employees affected by the acquisition of the temporary trackage rights will be protected by the conditions imposed in Norfolk and Western Ry. Co.Trackage RightsBN, 354 I.C.C. 605 (1978), as modified in Mendocino Coast Ry., Inc.Lease and Operate, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980), a

Pipeline Safety: Standards for Increasing the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure for Gas Transmission Pipelines

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice stays the effective date of a final rule published October 17, 2008 (73 FR 62148). In accordance with the Congressional Review Act, the final rule will be effective on December 22, 2008, 60 days after the final rule was transmitted to Congress .

Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 600N Helicopters

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects airworthiness directive (AD) 2008-20-05 which was published on October 10, 2008 (73 FR 60102) and applies to MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 600N helicopters. AD 20082005 requires modifying the fuselage aft section, repetitively inspecting the tailboom attachment fittings, installing inspection holes and attachment bolt washers, modifying both access covers, and replacing broken attachment bolts. This document corrects the AD number that is incorrectly listed as 20082008 on page 60104 of the AD.

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. JT15D-5; - 5B; -5F; and -5R Turbofan Engines

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as follows:

There have been several reported incidents of high altitude, dual engine flameout on JT15D5 engine powered aircraft operating in certain meteorological conditions. Subsequent to the investigation of incidents, review of the engine design has revealed that the Fuel Control Hydro Mechanical Unit (HMU) P3 servo can be exposed to excessive moisture and freezing.

We are issuing this AD to prevent engine flameouts of one or both engines, caused by excessive moisture and freezing in the P3 servo during certain flight conditions.

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Models RB211 Trent 768- 60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 Turbofan Engines

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for RollsRoyce plc (RR) models RB211 Trent 76860, Trent 77260, and Trent 772B60 turbofan engines that have not incorporated RR Service Bulletin (SB) No. RB.21172E708, SB No. RB.21172F227, or SB No. RB.21172E965, at original issue or later revision. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive borescope inspections of the highpressure/intermediatepressure (HP/IP) turbine bearing internal oil vent tube, scavenge tube, and tube heat shields for wear and cracking, and removing tubes from service if found with any cracks beyond serviceable limits. That AD also currently requires installation of a new or modified HP/IP turbine bearings support as terminating action for the repetitive borescope inspections. This AD has the same requirements, and adds a repetitive inspection of the vent flow restrictor for blockage. This AD results from RR revising their alert service bulletin for inspection of the HP/IP turbine bearing internal oil

Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Safe Fatigue Limits (SFL) of the Wing Structure in the P68 Series aircraft have been redefined from the current 8,500 Flight Hours to a new value to be calculated up to a maximum of 17,500 Flight Hours. This has been developed by Vulcanair under Change No. MOD.P68/79 Rev. 1 and approved by EASA with No. EASA.A.C.02482 on 07 June 2006.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Special Conditions: Embraer Model EMB-500 Series Airplane Special Conditions for Flight Performance, Flight

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued for the Embraer Model EMB- 500 series airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature(s) associated with engine location, certain performance, flight characteristics and operating limitations necessary for this type of airplane. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2 and ALF502L-2C Turbofan Engines

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L2 and ALF502L2C turbofan engines with certain highpressure compressor (HPC) first stage discs installed. This proposed AD would require performing a dimensional inspection to determine if excessive disc balance material was removed and a magnetic particle inspection if the disc passes the dimensional inspection. This proposed AD results from reports of discs found with excessive material removed from the balancing material of the disc. We are proposing this AD to prevent the discs from fracturing before reaching the currently published life limit. A disc fracture could result in an uncontained failure of the disc and damage to the airplane.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in Texas

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the projects.

RTCA Program Management Committee

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of the RTCA Program Management Committee.

Miscellaneous Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Accident/Incident Reporting Requirements

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

By notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on September 9, 2008 (73 FR 52496), FRA proposed revisions to its regulations governing railroad accident/incident recording and reporting. This document announces a public hearing to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on the NPRM and announces a thirty (30) day extension of the comment period, which closed November 10, 2008, to commence on the date of the public hearing. This extension provides interested parties the opportunity to comment on the NPRM and to respond to matters that arise at the public hearing related to the NPRM.

Progressive Rail Inc.--Intra-Corporate Family Transaction Exemption--Airlake Terminal Railway Company, LLC

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Progressive Rail Inc. (PGR), a Class III rail common carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(3) for a transaction within a corporate family. The transaction allows PGR to remain in control of Airlake Terminal Railway Company, LLC (ATRC), also a Class III rail carrier.\1\ PGR acknowledges that its authority to remain in control of ATRC should have been sought at the time ATRC obtained acquisition authority from the Board. PGR also controls Central Midland Railway Company, a Class III rail carrier, and has Board authority to control Montgomery Short Line LLC upon its becoming a Class III rail carrier.\2\
\1\ See Airlake Terminal Railway CompanyAcquisition and Operation ExemptionRail Line of Empire Builder Investments Incorporated and Progressive Rail, Incorporated, STB Finance Docket No. 34295 (STB served Dec. 27, 2002).
\2\ See Progressive Rail Inc.Acquisition of Control
ExemptionCentral Midland Railway Company, STB Finance Docket No. 35051 (STB serve

Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; (14 CFR Part 221--Exemption From Passenger Tariff-Filing

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413, (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) this notice announces that the Information Collection Request, abstracted below, is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget for (notice and request for comments) of currently approved (Exemption from Passenger TariffFiling Requirements in Certain Instances, and Mandatory Electronic Filing of Residual Passenger Tariffs). Earlier, a Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period was published (September 9, 2008) (Volume 73, Number 175) (Page 5244552447). One comment was received from Airline Tariff Company (ATPCO) that states that it files fares and rules data electronically with the Department of Transportation (DOT) through a single industry centralized tool, the ATPCO Government Filing System (GFS). If a decision is made to continue the current tarifffiling process, ATPCO believes that a single industry centralized tool is the best solution, and it will partner with DOT to exp

Tire Registration and Recordkeeping

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this final rule, we are amending our tire identification and recordkeeping regulation to codify existing interpretations regarding opportunities for electronic registration of tire sales and leases and to create new opportunities for the public to use electronic means to register new tires. This regulation requires manufacturer owned tire distributors and dealers to register the names and addresses of the people to whom they sell or lease new tires, and currently specifies the use of standardized paper forms for this purpose. It also requires independent distributors and dealers to provide purchasers with standardized registration forms, with the tire identification number filled in, that they can complete and mail to the manufacturer or its designee. Today's rule accommodates and facilitates Internet and other electronic registration of tires, including voluntary registration of tires by independent dealers.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340- 300, A340-500, and A340-600 Series Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

An A330 operator reported a shroud box bottom panel missing during a routine inspection. The same panel detached from an A330 aircraft during takeoff, causing damage to the surrounding structure and to the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) tip fairing.

The inspection indicated the blind rivets used to attach the panel worked loose causing fatigue damage with crack propagation through the fastener line resulting in panel detachment * * *. * * * Three additional events of panel loss have been
experienced on in service aircraft already inspected in accordance with the AD requirements * * *.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsaf

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Tires; Correction, Occupant Crash Protection; Correction

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles, which specifies tire dimensions, test requirements, and labeling requirements and which defines tire load ratings for certain types of light vehicle tires. The corrections relate to a definition for snow tires and tire marking requirements, which were inadvertently removed. This document also corrects FMVSS No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, with respect to specifying a test tolerance for a procedure used to test air bag suppression systems and low risk deployment systems.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 Series Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737600, 700, 700C, 800 and 900 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the escape slides for the forward and aft entry and service doors to determine the part number and service bulletin number stenciled on the escape slide girt, and modification of the escape slide assemblies. This AD also requires concurrent modification of the escape slide latch assemblies; concurrent inspection of the escape slides to determine the part number and service bulletin number stenciled on the escape slide girts, and replacement of the trigger housing on the regulator valve with an improved trigger housing if necessary; and concurrent replacement of the rod in the pilot valve regulator with a new, improved rod; as applicable. This AD results from reports that certain escape slides did not automatically inflate when deployed or after the manual inflation cable was pulled. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an escape

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

During scheduled maintenance inspection, a bolt which connects the PCU (power control unit) to the elevator surface was found fractured in the assembly. Further inspection of the assembly revealed that the bearing on the PCU rod end had seized, which resulted in damage to the attachment fitting bushing and fracture of the bolt. Inspection of other inservice airplanes revealed two more seized PCU attachment joints. However, except seizure, no fractured bolt was found on these airplanes. Failure of the bolts in both PCUs on one side could result in disconnection of the elevator control surface which would lead to flutter and loss of the aircraft. * * * * *
This AD requires ac

Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 500N and 600N Helicopters

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document supersedes AD 2008-18-52 and publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20082252 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 500N and 600N helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires turning OFF the Yaw Stability Augmentation System (YSAS); installing a placard that limits airspeed to 100 KTS or VNE, whichever is less; and revising the limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) to reflect that limitation. Finally, replacing the adapter tubes with airworthy adapter tubes that have a production date code stamp is required. This AD is prompted by several occurrences of failed adapter tubes on the Model MD900 helicopter which uses the same adapter tubes. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of yaw control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, 206L-1, and 206L-3 Helicopters

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 206L, 206L1, and 206L3 helicopters with certain partnumbered tailbooms. That AD currently requires a visual inspection of the tailboom skin in the areas around the nutplates and in the areas of the tailboom drive shaft cover retention clips for cracks and corrosion using a 10power or higher magnifying glass until the tailboom is replaced with an airworthy tailboom. This action would require the same actions as the existing AD but would allow a longer interval for the repetitive inspections if the tailboom is modified. Replacement with an airworthy tailboom other than a partnumbered tailboom affected by this proposal would constitute terminating action for the requirements of this AD. The existing AD was prompted by an accident and several reports of fatigue cracks in the tailboom skin in the areas around the nutplates for the tail rotor fairing and in the areas of the tail r

Simplified Standards for Rail Rate Cases--Taxes in Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Board corrected an error created in Simplified Standards For Rail Rate Cases, STB Ex Parte No. 646 (SubNo. 1) (STB served Sept. 5, 2007), by adjusting the revenue shortfall (or overage) to pretax dollars to conform with other elements of the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive external surface high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the radius detail of the upper lobe doubler on both sides of the airplane, and applicable corrective action. This proposed AD results from reports of cracks in the radius detail of the upper lobe doublers. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the upper lobe doublers. Such cracks could result in significant degradation of the fuselage structure and reduce its ability to carry flight loads from the vertical stabilizer, which could adversely affect the controllability of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Model CFM56 Turbofan Engines

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for CFM International S.A. CFM562, CFM563, CFM565A, CFM565B, CFM56 5C, and CFM567B series turbofan engines with certain part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) highpressure compressor (HPC) 49 spools installed. This proposed AD would require removing certain HPC 49 spools listed by P/N and SN in this proposed AD. This proposed AD results from reports of certain HPC 49 spools that Propulsion Technology LLC (PTLLC) improperly repaired and returned to service. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracking of the HPC 49 spool, which could result in possible uncontained failure of the spool and damage to the airplane.

Petition for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Fuji Heavy Industries U.S.A., Inc.

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document grants in full the Fuji Heavy Industries U.S.A., Inc.'s (FUSA) petition for exemption of the Subaru Outback vehicle line in accordance with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from the Theft Prevention Standard. This petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the partsmarking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR part 541). FUSA requested confidential treatment for the information and attachments it submitted in support of its petition. The agency will address FUSA's request for confidential treatment by separate letter.

Airworthiness Directives; Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Erickson) Model S-64F Helicopters

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Erickson Model S64F helicopters. The AD would require inspections for cracking or working rivets in each left and right splice fitting (transition fitting), the pylon bulkhead assembly canted (bulkhead assembly), the pylon steel strap (strap), and the attaching rotary rudder boom and pylon structure. This proposal is prompted by several reports of cracking in the transition fittings, the bulkhead assembly, and pylon. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to detect cracking in the rotary rudder boom or pylon due to fatigue, and to prevent failure from static overload and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Dorel Juvenile Group [Cosco] (DJG); Notice of Appeal of Denials of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice asks for public comments on DJG's appeal of NHTSA's denial of its petitions for two inconsequential noncompliances with the Federal safety standard for child restraint systems. This notice simply summarizes DJG's appealit does not represent NHTSA's judgment or findings on the appeal. All public comments will be considered along with the information in DJG's appeal and other relevant information as the agency makes its final decision on these petitions for inconsequential noncompliance.

Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CF680C2 and CF680E1 series turbofan engines with highpressure compressor rotor (HPCR) spool shaft stage 14 disks, part number (P/N) 1703M49G02, 1703M49G03, or 1509M71G10 installed. This proposed AD would require a onetime eddy current inspection (ECI) of the HPCR spool shaft stage 14 disk web for crack indications, and removing from service any parts with web cracks. This proposed AD results from reports of 12 HPCR spool shaft stage 14 disks with web cracks discovered to date. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracks from propagating to an uncontained failure of the disk and damage to the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model BH.125 Series 600A Airplanes and Model HS.125 Series

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model BH.125 series 600A airplanes and Model HS.125 series 700A airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspecting the wiring diagrams containing the cockpit blowers and comparing with the current airplane configuration, and reworking the wiring if necessary. This proposed AD results from a report indicating that a blower motor of the cockpit ventilation and avionics cooling system seized up and gave off smoke. We are proposing this AD to prevent smoke and fumes in the cockpit in the event that a blower motor seizes and overheats due to excessive current draw.

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is revising an earlier NPRM for an airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC10 10, DC1010F, DC1015, DC1030, DC1030F (KC10A and KDC10), DC
1040, and DC1040F airplanes. The original NPRM would have revised an existing AD that currently requires installing or replacing with improved parts, as applicable, the bonding straps between the metallic frame of the fillet and the wing leading edge ribs, on both the left and right sides of the airplane. The original NPRM proposed to revise the applicability to clarify the identity of the affected airplanes. The original NPRM resulted from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This new action proposes to revise the applicability to add and remove certain airplanes, and to add a requirement to reposition or replace two bonding straps for certain airplanes. This new action also proposes to supersede, rather than revise, the existing AD. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM to reduce the potential of

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Corpus Christi, TX

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace for the Corpus Christi, TX, area. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Mustang Beach Airport, Port Aransas, TX; and T.P. McCampbell Airport, Ingleside, TX. Also, Class E airspace around Aransas County Airport, Rockport, TX, and San Jose Island Airport, Rockport, TX, would be incorporated into the Corpus Christi, TX, area Class E airspace. The Rockport, TX, designation is being removed under a separate rulemaking. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft operations in and around the Corpus Christi, TX, airspace area.

Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Corpus Christi Naval Air Station/Truax Field, TX

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to amend the geographic coordinates of the Class D and E Airspace areas for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station (NAS)/Truax Field, Corpus Christi, TX. The FAA's National Aeronautical Charting Office is requesting this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft operations at Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field.

Public Notice for Waiver of Aeronautical Land-Use Assurance; James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton, OH

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 release of 382.9796 acres of airport property for future nonaeronautical development. The land consists of portions of 19 original airport acquired parcels. These parcels were acquired under grants 933025C511, 933025C813, 839 002901, 839002903, 339002903, and 339002913 or without
federal participation. There are no impacts to the airport by allowing the City of Dayton to sell or lease the property. The land is not needed for aeronautical use. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the sale or lease of the subject airport property nor a determination of eligibility for grantinaid funding from the FAA. The disposition of proceeds from the sale or lease of the airport property will be in accordance with FAA's Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue, published in the Federal

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Big Spring, TX

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action amends Class E airspace at Big Spring McMahon- Wrinkle Airport, Big Spring, TX. Changes to the VOR/DME RWY 17 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) have made this action necessary for the safety of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.

Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures; Enforcement, Appeal and Hearing Procedures for Rail Routing Decisions

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Summary: In this final rule, FRA is establishing procedures to enable railroad carriers to challenge rail routing decisions made by FRA's Associate Administrator for Safety (Associate Administrator) that carry out the requirements adopted in a separate rulemaking of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). In PHMSA's final rule published today, railroad carriers are required to take the following actions to enhance the safety and security of certain shipments of explosive, toxic by inhalation (TIH), and radioactive materials: Compile annual data on shipments of these materials; use the data to analyze safety and security risks along rail routes where those materials are transported; assess alternative routing options, including interchanging the traffic with other railroad carriers; seek information from State, local and tribal officials regarding security risks to highconsequence targets along or in proximity to the routes; consider mitigation measures to reduce

Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Grayling, MI

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action establishes Class D airspace and Class E airspace at Grayling Army Airfield, Grayling, MI. Establishment of an air traffic control tower at Grayling Army Airfield has made this action necessary for the safety of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. Class D airspace will revert to a Class E Surface Area during periods when the control tower is not operating. This action also corrects the required arrival extension to the Class D airspace and redesignates it as Class E4 airspace.

Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Safety and Security for Hazardous Materials Shipments

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is improving safety by revising the current requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials by rail. We are requiring rail carriers to compile annual data on certain shipments of explosive, toxic by inhalation, and radioactive materials; use the data to analyze safety and security risks along rail routes where those materials are transported; assess alternative routing options; and make routing decisions based on those assessments. We are also clarifying rail carriers' responsibility to address in their security plans issues related to en route storage and delays in transit. In addition, we are adopting a new requirement for rail carriers to inspect placarded hazardous materials rail cars for signs of tampering or the presence of suspicious items

Special Conditions: Boeing Model 767-300 and -300F Series Airplanes; Interaction of Systems and Structures

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued for the Boeing Model 767- 300 and 300F airplane as modified by Aviation Partners Boeing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). The modified airplane has novel or unusual design features involving installation of blended winglets and a speedbrake wingloadalleviation system. This system reduces loading on the wing. The applicable airworthiness regulations for the Boeing Model 767300 and 300F do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for systems which alleviate loads on structures. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the applicable airworthiness standards.

Potlatch Land & Lumber, LLC--Change of Control Within Corporate Family Exemption

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Potlatch Land & Lumber, LLC (PL&L), has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(3) to undertake a change of control within its corporate family. PL&L, a newly organized subsidiary of Potlatch Corporation of Spokane, WA (Potlatch), seeks to acquire the stock of 3 short line railroads: St. Maries River Railroad Company (STMA), Warren & Saline River Railroad Company (WSR), and The Prescott and Northwestern Railroad Company (PNW). The stock of the railroads is currently held by Potlatch Forest Products Corporation, another subsidiary of Potlatch, which is being spun off and will be renamed Clearwater Paper Corporation.

The transaction is expected to be consummated on December 13, 2008 (30 days after the exemption was filed).

PL&L states that the transaction is designed to permit Potlatch, through PL&L, to retain indirect control of STMA, WSR, and PNW. PL&L adds that the transaction will not result in adverse changes in service levels, significant operational changes,

Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42- 320, ATR42-500, ATR72-101, ATR72-201, ATR72-102,

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
[C]hafed wirings were found in the rear baggage zone, closed [close] to the forward side of the aft pressure bulkhead, due to contact with an understructure securing screw. The concerned wiring harness includes rudder trim, pitch trim and stick pusher control wires. Damages on those wires might lead to the loss of fail safe criteria for those critical functions.

The unsafe condition is reduced controllability of the airplane. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

Delivery Acquisition, Inc.--Purchase--Transportation Management Systems, LLC and East West Resort Transportation, LCC

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains a correction to a decision served and published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 4140102). That decision tentatively approved the acquisition of control through purchase of Transportation Management Systems, LLC, f/k/a TMS, Inc. (TMS) and East West Resort Transportation, LLC (EWRT) by Delivery Acquisition, Inc. (Delivery), unless opposing comments were filed by September 2, 2008. No comments were subsequently filed with the Board and the Board's decision approving the proposed acquisition of control thus became effective on September 2, 2008. After the period for filing comments ended, the Board received notification from the applicants in this proceeding that references they had made in the application approved by the Board to operating rights issued by the former Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in Docket No. MC169714 were incorrect, and that the correct number is MC169174. Accordingly, the July 18 decision is being corrected to reflect the actual doc

Airworthiness Directives; Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4, M-5, M-6, and M-7 Series and Model M-8-235 Airplanes

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M4, M5, M6, and M7 series and Model M8235 airplanes. This AD requires you to paint the top of the rear elevator control horn, the elevator control cable end attached to the top of the rear control horn, the bottom of the forward elevator control horn, and the elevator control cable end attached to the bottom of the forward control horn. This AD also requires you to insert a supplement into your maintenance program (maintenance manual). This AD results from two reports of accidents where reversed elevator control rigging was a factor. We are issuing this AD to reduce the likelihood of a mechanic rigging the elevator controls backwards, which could result in elevator movement in the opposite direction from control input. This condition could lead to loss of control.

Environmental Impact Statement: Proposed Improvements to State Route 126 (Memorial Boulevard) From East Center Street

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited DHC-6 Series Airplanes

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Three instances have occurred in which the aircraft took off with premod 6/1676 flight control gust locks still installed, sometimes with disastrous results.
Based on investigation, the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) believe that an attempted takeoff with the gust locks installed could be the cause of a recent accident in Hyannis, Massachusetts. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking an extension of the following currently approved information collection activities. These information collection activities received a sixmonth emergency approval from OMB. FRA seeks this extension while it works on developing a proposed rule related to the same topic of inappropriate cell phone use and other electronic/electrical devices by railroad employees while onduty. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting
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public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tower, MN

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Tower, MN. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Tower Municipal Airport, Tower, MN. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft operations at Tower Municipal Airport.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner's arguments in favor of relief.
Union Pacific Railroad Company (Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA2007 28454)

The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 232, Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other NonPassenger Trains and Equipment. Specifically, UP seeks relief from the requirement in Sec. 232.305(b)(2) to perform a single car air brake test (SCABT) when a ``car is on a shop or repair track, as defined in Sec. 232.303(a), for any reason and has not received a single car air brake test within the pre

Sixth Meeting, Special Committee 214: Standards for Air Traffic Data Communication Services, Working Group 78 (WG-78)

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a sixth meeting of RTCA Special Committee 214, Standards for Air Traffic Data Communication Services.

Over-the-Road Bus Accessibility Program Grant Program: Corrections to Project ID Numbers

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice revises Project Identification Numbers published in the August 22, 2008, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) notice titled ``OvertheRoad Bus Accessibility Program Announcement of Project Selections.'' The notice identifies corrections to Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 and 2008 Project Identification Numbers; however, award amounts remain unchanged.

Petition for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Ford Motor Company

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document grants in full the petition of Ford Motor Company (Ford) in accordance with Sec. 543.9(c)(2) of 49 CFR Part 543, Exemption from the Theft Prevention Standard, for the Ford Mercury Mariner vehicle line beginning with model year (MY) 2010. This petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the partsmarking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard.

Mercedes-Benz, U.S.A. LLC; Receipt of Application for Extension of a Temporary Exemption From Federal Motor Vehicle

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures of 49 CFR 555.6(b), MercedesBenz, U.S.A. LLC (``MBUSA''), on behalf of its parent corporation Daimler AG (``Daimler'') has applied for a renewal of a temporary exemption from S5.5.10 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. The basis of the application is to continue the development and field evaluation of new motor vehicle safety feature providing a level of safety at least equal to that of the standard. We are publishing this notice of receipt of the application in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR 555.7(a), and have made no judgment on the merits of the application.

Receipt of Application for a Temporary Exemption From Advanced Air Bag Requirements of FMVSS No. 208

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures in 49 CFR Part 555, Modena Design SpA has petitioned the agency for a temporary exemption from certain advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208. The basis for the application is that compliance would cause substantial economic hardship to a manufacturer that has tried in good faith to comply with the standard.\1\
\1\ To view the application, go to http://www.regulations.gov and enter the docket number set forth in the heading of this document.

This notice of receipt of an application for temporary exemption is published in accordance with statutory provisions. NHTSA has not made any judgment on the merits of the application.

Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109A and A109A II Helicopters

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) model helicopters. This AD results from a revised mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The aviation authority of Italy, with which we have a bilateral agreement, reports that the previous MCAI should not apply to newly redesigned and improved tail rotor blades. This AD requires the same inspections as the current AD but limits the applicability to only three partnumbered tail rotor blades. This AD requires actions that are intended to prevent fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade (blade), loss of a tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737400, 500, 600, 700, 700C, 800, and 900 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine the part and serial numbers of the windshield wiper motors for the pilot's and first officer's windshields, and doing applicable corrective actions. This AD results from two reports that the left and right windshield wipers stopped working in flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent [[Page 71542]]
failure of the windshield wipers in wet weather, which could result in decreased visibility for the flightcrew.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757 airplanes. This AD requires sealing the fasteners on the front and rear spars inside the left and right main fuel tanks and on the rear spar and lower panel of the center fuel tank. This AD also requires inspections of the wire bundle support installations to verify if certain clamps are installed and if Teflon sleeving covers the wire bundles inside the left and right equipment cooling system bays, on the left and right rear spars, and on the left and right front spars; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a fuel system review conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct improper wire bundle support installation and sleeving and to prevent improperly sealed fasteners in the main and center fuel tanks from becoming an ignition source, in the event of a fault current, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

There have been several incidents of shorting and sparks due to deicing fluid ingress into the cockpit of CL6002C10 and CL600 2D24 aircraft. Deicing fluid can enter between the windshields and side windows, leading to possible damage to the electrical components and wires as it comes into contact with cockpit floodlight electrical connections.
Deicing fluid in contact with cockpit floodlight electrical connections can result in possible arcing and fire. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: [E]scape slide system installation [was found with] * * * tie down straps which are used for escape slide packing [having not been removed]. The nonremoval of the tiedown straps does not allow the aircraft door to reach the fully open position and the consequent deployment of the escape slide system in a * * * emergency evacuation, affecting the occupying safety.
The unsafe condition is failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters. That AD currently requires certain checks of the magnetic chip detector plug (chip detector) and the main gearbox (MGB) oilsight glass, certain inspections of the lubrication pump (pump), and replacing the MGB and the pump with an airworthy MGB and pump, if necessary. Also, the AD requires that before a pump or MGB with any hours timeinservice (TIS) can be installed, it must meet the AD requirements. This AD adds all serialnumbered pumps to the applicability and requires using an improved procedure for detecting oil pump wear. This amendment is prompted by additional cases of MGB lubrication pump deterioration and a further investigation that determined that all serialnumbered pumps might be affected and the development of an improved procedure that is more accurate for detecting oil pump wear earlier. The actions specified by this AD are intended to implement

Environmental Impact Statement; Knox County, City of Vincennes, IN and Lawrence County, IL

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this revised notice to advise the public that FHWA will not be preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed relocation of railroad lines in Knox County, Indiana and Lawrence County, Illinois. A ``Notice of Intent'' to prepare an EIS was published in the Federal Register on March 16, 2007.

National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice lists the location and time of the seventeenth meeting of the National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Modification of Special Permit

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of application have been shown in earlier Federal Register publications, they are not repeated here. Request of modifications of special permits (e.g., to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the suffix ``M'' denote a modification request. There applications have been separated from the new application for special permits to facilitate processing.

Pipeline Safety: Proper Identification of Internal Corrosion Risk

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This advisory bulletin reminds operators of their responsibilities under 49 CFR 195.579(a) and 49 CFR 195.589(c) with respect to the identification of circumstances under which the potential for internal corrosion must be investigated.

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, 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
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description of the proposed service, is listed below.

The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20080106 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels i

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD20080107 at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.flag vessels in that busines

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision and Renewal of a Currently-Approved Information Collection: OMB

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval. The FMCSA requests OMB approval to revise and renew a currentlyapproved ICR entitled, ``Financial Responsibility, Trucking and Freight Forwarding,'' to reflect an increase in burden hours due to an increase in the estimated number of annual responses. In addition, the title of the ICR is being changed to ``Financial Responsibility, Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders and Brokers,'' to better describe its purpose. This ICR sets forth the financial responsibility documentation requirements for motor carriers, freight forwarders and property brokers so they can maintain the minimum levels of financial responsibility required under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate in interstate, foreign or intrastate commerce. FMCSA invites public comment on this ICR

Buy America Requirements; Bi-Metallic Composite Conducting Rail

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Following the two recent Buy America rulemakings pursuant to the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) received a petition for reconsideration of the treatment of bimetallic composite conducting rail as a steel product that must be manufactured in the United States.

At present, FTA's Buy America regulation treats both running rail and contact rail as a steel or iron product which must be manufactured entirely in the United States. During the recent rulemakings, several commenters proposed that bimetallic rail be instead categorized as ``traction power equipment.'' If adopted, the proposal would have changed the regulatory treatment of contact rail based on the rail's composition. As traction power equipment, bimetallic rail would have been subject to a lower 60 percent domestic content requirement, in contrast to running rail made of steel and iron, which must contain 100 percent domestic co

Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Geary Bus Rapid Transit Project

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (The Authority) intend to prepare an EIS on the implementation of a fixedguideway transit system in the Geary Boulevard Corridor located between the Transbay Terminal on the east (at First and Mission Streets) and 33rd Avenue on the west. Alternatives proposed to be considered in the draft EIS include a combined No Project/Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Alternative, a Geary BRT Alternative and any additional reasonable alternatives that emerge from the study process. The EIS will be prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and its implementing regulations. The FTA and The Authority request public and interagency input on the purpose and need to be addressed by the project, the alternatives to be considered in the EIS, and the environmental and community impacts to be evaluated.

Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Eclipse Aviation Corporation (Eclipse) Model EA500 airplanes equipped with a Pratt and Whitney Canada, Corp. (PWC) PW610FA engine. This AD requires you to incorporate operating limitations into Section 2, Limitations, of the airplane flight manual (AFM). This AD results from several incidents of engine surge. We are issuing this AD to prevent hard carbon buildup on the static vane, which could result in engine surges. Engine surges may result in a necessary reduction in thrust and decreased power for the affected engine. In some cases, this could result in flight and landing under singleengine conditions.

Special Conditions: General Electric Company GEnx-2B Model Turbofan Engines

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice proposes special conditions for General Electric Company (GE) GEnx2B67 and GEnx2B69 model turbofan engines. The fan blades of these engines will have novel or unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the part 33 airworthiness standards. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for these design features. These special conditions contain the added safety standards the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards of 14 CFR part 33.