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Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E Helicopters

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109E helicopters. This action requires certain inspections of the rodend of the main rotor head damper for freedom of movement, and depending on the torque required to move the rodend, either further inspection for a crack or replacing the rod end. This amendment is prompted by reports of rodend fractures due to fatigue failure resulting in increased helicopter vibrations. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the rodend, extreme vibrations, and a subsequent forced landing or loss of control of the helicopter.

Airworthiness Directives; Anjou Aeronautique Safety Belts and Restraint Systems

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Anjou Aeronautique (ANJOU) (formerly TRW Repa S.A., formerly L'AIGLON) safety belts and restraint systems that are installed in aircraft. This AD requires you to inspect safety belts and restraint systems for defects and service life limits, and, if necessary, repair safety belts and restraint systems that have not reached service life limits; and replace safety belts and restraint systems that have reached service life limits. This AD is the result of reports of inadvertent unbuckling of the ANJOU seat belts and two safety recommendations to take AD action. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defective safety belts and restraint systems, which could result in failure of the safety belts and restraint systems. This failure could lead to lack of occupant restraint during normal or crash loads.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes, that requires replacing the existing pressure relief valve on the potable water tank with a new, improved pressure relief valve, which is made of stainless steel and is non adjustable. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires modification of certain piping to relocate the pressure relief valve. This action is necessary to prevent rupture of the potable water tank during flight of the airplane, which could result in structural damage to the [[Page 75398]]
airplane and its inability to sustain flight loads. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airplanes

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD9030 airplanes, that requires a onetime general visual inspection of the circuit breakers to determine if discrepant circuit breakers are installed, and corrective action if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent internal overheating and arcing of circuit breakers and airplane wiring due to longterm use and breakdown of internal components of the circuit breakers, which could result in smoke and fire in the flight compartment and main cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A, -7, -7A, -7F, -7H, -7AH, and -7J Turbofan Engines

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT9D3A, 7, 7A, 7F, 7H, 7AH, and 7J turbofan engines, with gearbox pressure tube, part number (P/N) 697896, and No. 4 bearing front pressure manifold, P/N 670663, installed. That AD currently requires a onetime visual inspection of the gearbox pressure tube and No. 4 bearing front pressure manifold and the attaching clamp assemblies for correct positioning and for wear and damage, and replacement if necessary. This ad requires the same actions. This AD results from the need to correct errors in depicted clamping to ensure that AD compliance can be achieved, and to relax the level of maintenance required, as an optional method, when inspecting the affected tubing for dents. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine fires caused by failed gearbox pressure tubes or failed No. 4 bearing front pressure manifolds.

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084, PW4084D, PW4090, PW4090D,

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084, PW4084D, PW4090, PW4090D, PW40903, and PW4098 turbofan engines. That AD requires initial and repetitive visual and borescope inspections of the No. 3 bearing weep tube and turbine exhaust case (TEC), and removal of the high pressure turbine (HPT) assembly and replacement of any heat distressed HPT assembly hardware if oil wetting or staining is found.

This ad requires the same actions. This AD results from the finding of a significant reference error in one of the borescope inspection compliance paragraphs. We are issuing this AD to prevent thermal distressed HPT assembly hardware from remaining in service, which could result in a cracked HPT stage 1 disk or HPT stage 12 air seal and an uncontained engine failure.

Airworthiness Standards; Bird Ingestion; Correction

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document contains corrections to the final regulations for bird ingestion type certification standards that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2000 (65 FR 55848), with an effective date of December 13, 2000. These regulations revised the bird ingestion type certification standards for aircraft turbine engines.

Modification of Class D Airspace; and Modification of Class E Airspace; Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport, KS

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule which revises Class D and Class E airspace at Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport, KS.

Modification of Class E Airspace; Johnson, KS

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule which revises Class E airspace at Johnson, KS.

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) 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, addition of new obstacles, or changes in 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.

Federal Aviation Administration

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Each of the Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing rules include requirements for select employers to submit drug and alcohol testing data to five Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies. In the past, these employers have been required to use agencyspecific Management Information System (MIS) forms for this purpose, twentyone different forms in all. The Department recently published a final rule revising these DOT agency MIS forms and transforming them into a single onepage form for use throughout all the DOT agencies. The requirement for use of the form is now in 49 CFR part 40. By this action, the DOT agencies endorse the use of this single form within their regulated industries,
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provide their regulated employers with guidance for submission of the form, and amend their rules accordingly. The DOT agencies are: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Federal Transit Administration (FTA); Federal Railroad Ad

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

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737600, 700, 700C, 800, and 900 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the proximity switch electronics unit with a new, improved unit. This action is necessary to prevent a malfunction of the aural warning for the landing gear, leading the crew to open the circuit breaker for the aural warning horn which stops the operation [[Page 75470]]
of other aural warnings of malfunctions in other systems and, thus, could jeopardize a safe flight and landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC8 102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 airplanes. This proposal would require inspection of the fitting assemblies located on the vent and scavenge lines routed immediately below the fuel tank access covers on both wings for proper installation, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposal also would require inspection of the stiffeners on the underside of fuel tank access covers on both wings for signs of chafing damage caused by incorrect orientation of the lockwire tail, and removal of damage. This action is necessary to prevent contact between the lockwire pigtail of the fitting and the stiffener located on the inside surface of the fuel access covers of the wings, which could serve as a potential ignition source within the fuel tank if a cover is struck by lightning and result in possible fuel tank explosion. This action is intended to address the identifie

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series Airplanes

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB135 and EMB145 series airplanes. This proposal would require inspection of the housings of the main landing gear (MLG) leg strut bushings; repair of the housings if necessary; and replacement of the MLG leg strut bushings with new bushings. These actions are necessary to prevent corrosion of the housings of the MLG leg strut bushings and consequent failure of the MLG. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Proposed Revision of VOR Federal Airway 137

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revise VOR Federal Airway 137 (V-137) between the Thermal, CA, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range and Tactical Air Navigation Aids (VORTAC) intersection and the Imperial, CA, VORTAC. The current route segment between the Thermal, CA, VORTAC, and the Imperial, CA, VORTAC is aligned to avoid a restricted area that no longer exists. The FAA is proposing this action to realign V137 to form a direct route between the Thermal, CA, VORTAC, and the Imperial, CA, VORTAC. This action would improve the management of air traffic operations and reduce the route mileage between the Thermal, CA, VORTAC and the Imperial, CA, VORTAC. [[Page 75474]]

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received; Dispositions of Petitions Issued

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption part 11 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this notice contains a summary of certain dispositions of certain petitions previously received. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities.

Notice of Intent To Rule on Application 04-05-C-00-BUF To Impose and Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility Charge

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use the revenue from a PFC at Buffalo Niagara International Airport under the provisions of the 49 U.S.C. 40117 and part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158).

Notice of Intent To Rule on Application 04-07-C-00-EYW To Impose and Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility Charge

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use the revenue from a PFC at Key West International and use the revenue from a PFC at Florida Keys Marathon Airports under the provisions of the 49 U.S.C. 40117 and part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158).

Notice of Intent To Rule on Applications 03-04-C-00-SGF To Impose and Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use the revenue from a PFC at Springfield Branson Regional Airport under the provisions of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget [[Page 75712]]
Reconciliation Act of 1990) (Pub. L. 101508) and part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158).

Geosynchronous Orbit Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Services Aircraft Earth Station Equipment

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This announces the availability of and request comments on a proposed Technical Standard Order (TSO) C132, Geosynchronous Orbit Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Services Aircraft Earth Station Equipment. The proposed TSO tells manufacturers seeking TSO authorization or letter of design approval what minimum performance standard (MPS) their equipment must first meet to obtain approval and identification with the applicable TSO markings.

TSO-C163, VDL Mode 3 Communications Equipment Operating Within the Frequency Range 117.975 to 137.000 Megahertz (MHz)

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of, and request comments, on a proposed Technical Standard order (TSO) for VDL Mode 3 Communications Equipment Operating within the Frequency Range 117.975 to 137.000 Megahertz (MHz). The proposed TSO tells manufacturers seeking TSO authorization or letter of design approval what minimum performance standard (MPS) their VDL Mode 3 Communications Equipment Operating within the Frequency Range 117.975 to 137.000 MHz must first meet to obtain approval and identification with the applicable TSO markings. Note that this proposed VDL Mode 3 TSO is drafted to recognize RTCA document (RTCA/DO)271A, Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for Aircraft VDL Mode 3 Transceiver Operating in the Frequency Range 117.975 to 137.000 Megahertz (MHz).

Environmental Impact Statement: Chittenden County, Vermont

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a new supplement to a final environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Chittenden County, Vermont, and that a 1984 supplement to the final environmental impact statement will not be completed.

Federal Transit Administration

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

FHWA and FTA are issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement/Section 4(f) Evaluation will be prepared for transportation improvements in the Counties of Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Adams, Larimer and Weld.

General Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal Container Chassis and Trailers

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA withdraws its February 17, 1999, ANPRM relating to responsibilities for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of intermodal container chassis and trailers. After reviewing the public comments received in response to the ANPRM, transcripts from three listening sessions held in November 1999, comments submitted in response to the agency's November 29, 2002, notice of intent to consider a negotiated rulemaking, and the neutral convenor's final report, the agency has determined that it would be inappropriate to move forward with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at this time. FMCSA believes there is insufficient data concerning the relationship between the mechanical condition of intermodal container chassis and trailers, and commercial motor vehicle accidents to quantify the extent to which the condition of container chassis or trailers contributed, in whole or in part, to accidents. Furthermore, the neutral convenor hired by the agency to interview individuals or organizations that might re

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 24 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The exemptions will enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the vision standard prescribed in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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 the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316753 at http://dms.dot.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 Pub. L. 105 383 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 business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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. [[Page 75718]]
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 the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316758 at http://dms.dot.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 Pub. L. 105 383 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 t

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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 the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316751 at http://dms.dot.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 Pub. L. 105 383 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 business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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 the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316755 at http://dms.dot.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 Pub. L. 105 383 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 business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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 the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316754 at http://dms.dot.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 Pub. L. 105 383 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 business, a

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

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 the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 200316752 at http://dms.dot.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 Pub. L. 105 383 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 business, a

Hazardous Materials: Matter Incorporated by Reference

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to standardize the format used to crossreference consensus standards published by nationally and internationally recognized standardsetting organizations and industry that are incorporated by reference into the HMR. In addition, this rule adds missing cross references and removes unnecessary crossreferences in the HMR. The amendments contained in this rule are minor editorial changes and impose no new requirements.

Request for Public Comments and OMB Approval of Existing Information Collection

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Research and Special Programs Administration, Office of Pipeline Safety published its intention to revise forms RSPA F 7100.1, Incident Report for Gas Distribution Systems, and Form RSPA F 7100.11, Annual Report for Gas Distribution Systems, (68 FR 33759, June 5, 2003). Several operators, two trade associations representing natural gas distribution pipeline operators, one state utility commission, and one individual provided comments. The purpose of this additional notice is to provide the public an additional 30 days to comment on the proposed revisions to the natural gas distribution incident and annual reporting forms, including the form instructions.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Modification of Exemption

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, exemptions 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 publication, they are not repeated here. Request of modifications of exemptions (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. These applications have been separated from the new application for exemption to facilitate processing.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for Exemptions

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pipeline Safety: Meetings of the Pipeline Safety Advisory Committees

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Meetings of the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (TPSSC) and the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (THLPSSC) will be held from Tuesday, February 3 to Thursday, February 5, 2004, at the WashingtonDulles Airport Marriott Hotel, Dulles, Virginia. The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) will provide briefings on pending rulemakings and regulatory initiatives. The advisory committees will discuss various proposed rulemakings and associated risk assessments.

Lehigh Valley Rail Management, LLC-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-Rail Lines in Pennsylvania

Wed, Dec 31 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Lehigh Valley Rail Management, LLC (LVRM), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to acquire and operate approximately 170.079 miles of rail line owned by ISG Railways, Inc. (ISGR).\1\ LVRM will acquire and operate the following rail lines: (1) An approximately 132mile line in Northampton County, PA, formerly operated by Keystone Railroad, LLC, comprised of yard and switching tracks, with no assigned mileposts; (2) an approximately 32mile line in Cambria County, PA, formerly operated by Conemaugh & Black Lick Railroad, LLC, comprised of yard and switching tracks, with no assigned mileposts; and (3)(a) an approximately 4.5mile line extending between approximately milepost 6.4 at Edensburg Junction and approximately milepost 10.45189, and (b) an approximately 1.579mile connecting segment between milepost 15.355 (RJCP milepost 10.45189) and approximately milepost 16.934, in Cambria County, formerly operated by Cambria and Indiana Railroad, Inc.
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