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Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd Airplanes

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd Model N22B, N22S, and N24A airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the forward and aft face of the rear fuselage frame for cracks and to repair or modify accordingly. This proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information issued by the airworthiness authority for Australia. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct cracks in the rear fuselage frame, which could result in failure of the fuselage rear bulkhead and consequent loss of structural integrity.

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration, DOT.

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirement (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on October 20, 2003 (68 FR 59981).

Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document seeks comment on various issues relating to the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) program. In particular, this document seeks comments relating to possible enhancements to the program that will assist in furthering fuel conservation while protecting motor vehicle safety and the economic vitality of the auto industry. The agency is particularly interested in improvements to the structure of the CAFE program authorized under current statutory authority. The focus of this document is to solicit comment on the structure of the CAFE program, not the stringency level for a future CAFE standard.

Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program; Request for Product Plan Information

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this request for comments is to acquire information regarding vehicle manufacturers' future product plans to assist the agency in analyzing possible reforms to the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) program which are discussed in a companion notice published today. The agency is seeking information that will help it assess the effect of these possible reforms on fuel economy, manufacturers, consumers, the economy, motor vehicle safety and American jobs.

Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Board has approved the first quarter 2004 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) filed by the Association of American Railroads. The first quarter 2004 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.025. The first quarter 2004 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.517. The first quarter 2004 RCAF5 is 0.492.

City of Venice--Abandonment Exemption--in Venice, IL, and St. Louis, MO

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The City of Venice (City) has filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1152 Subpart FExempt Abandonments to abandon its entire 2.00mile line of railroad, between milepost 0.55 near Branch Street Yard in St. Louis, MO, and milepost 0.0 at the state line at Venice, IL, and milepost 0.00 at Venice and milepost 1.45 at McKinley Junction, IL. The line traverses United States Postal Service ZIP Codes 62090 and 63147.

The City has certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) there is no overhead traffic on the line; (3) no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or by a state or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Surface Transportation Board (Board) or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2year period; and (4) the requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic reports), 49 CFR

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending December 12, 2003

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 412 and 414. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: OST200316671.

Date Filed: December 9, 2003.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject: PTC23 EURSASC 0115 dated December 5, 2003, TC23 Europe South Asian Subcontinent Expedited Resolutions 002ae, 002cd, 070h r1 r3, Intended effective date January 15, 2004.

Docket Number: OST200316708.

Date Filed: December 11, 2003.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject: Mail Vote 345, PTC COMP 1111 dated December 12, 2003, PTC1/2/3/12/23/31/123, General Increase Resolution 002mm (amending) (except within Europe, between USA/US Territories and Austria, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France (including French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Saint Pierre and Miquelon), Germany, Ice

Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under

Mon, Dec 29 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under subpart B (formerly subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation's Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a showcause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings.

Docket Number: OST200316677.

Date Filed: December 9, 2003.

Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: December 30, 2003.

Description: Application of Flight One Airline USA, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 41102 and subpart B, requesting a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing foreign scheduled air transportation of persons, property, and mail.