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Modification of the Minneapolis Class B Airspace Area; MN

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action modifies the current Minneapolis, MN, Class B airspace area to contain large turbinepowered aircraft during operations to the new Runway 17/35 and to address an increase in aircraft operations to and from the MinneapolisSt. Paul International (WoldChamberlain) Airport (MSP). The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and improve the management of aircraft operations in the Minneapolis terminal area. Further, this action supports the FAA's national airspace redesign goal of optimizing terminal and en route airspace areas to reduce aircraft delays and improve system capacity.

Modification of the Norton Sound Low Offshore Airspace Area; AK

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action amends the Norton Sound Low airspace area, AK. Specifically, this action modifies the Norton Sound Low airspace area in the vicinity of the Deering Airport, AK, by lowering the controlled airspace floor to 1,200 feet mean sea level (MSL) and expanding the area to a 45nautical mile (NM) radius of the airport. The FAA is taking this action to provide additional controlled airspace for aircraft instrument operations at the Deering Airport.

Proposed Revision of VOR Federal Airway V-257

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on November 7, 2002 (67 FR 67801). In that action, the FAA proposed to revise Federal Airway V257 between the Phoenix, AZ, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range and Tactical Air Navigation Aids (VORTAC) and the Drake, AZ, VORTAC. The FAA has determined that withdrawal of the proposed rule is warranted since the proposed action would require the revision of numerous instrument procedures in the Phoenix area.

Proposed Advisory Circular 25.981-2A, Fuel Tank Flammability

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of and requests comments on a proposed advisory circular (AC) which sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the provisions of the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes related to Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction. This proposed AC complements revisions to the airworthiness standards that are being proposed by a separate notice. This notice is necessary to give all interested persons an opportunity to present their views on the proposed AC.

Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals

Mon, Nov 28 2005 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: County of Emmet, Pellston, Michigan.

Application Number: 0510C00PLN.

Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.

PFc Level: $4.50.

Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $280,750.

Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2011.

Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2013.

Class of Air Carriers Not Require to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/ commercial operators filing FAA Form 180031.

Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class accounts for less than 1 percent of the

Data-Link Recorder Systems

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of, and requests comment on proposed Technical Standard Order (TSO) C177, DataLink Recorder Systems. This proposed TSO tells persons seeking a TSO authorization or letter of design approval what minimum performance standards (MPS) their DataLink Recorder Systems must meet to be identified with the appropriate TSO marking.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments; Renewal of Two Information Collections

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew two information collections, which are summarized below under Supplementary Information. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Request for Comments

Mon, Nov 28 2005 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 Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs describe the nature of the information collections and their expected burdens. The Federal Register notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collections of information was published on September 16, 2005 (70 FR 54798).

Bay Area To Central Valley High-Speed Train Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is issuing this notice to advise the public that FRA with the California High Speed Rail Authority (Authority) will jointly prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) and programmatic (program) environmental impact report (EIR) for the San Francisco Bay Area to Central Valley portion of the California High Speed Train (HST) System in compliance with state and Federal laws, in particular the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). FRA is also issuing this notice to solicit public and agency input into the development of the scope of the Bay Area to Central Valley HST Program EIR/EIS and to advise the public that outreach activities conducted by the Authority and its representatives will be considered in the preparation of the EIR/EIS. The FRA and the Authority recently completed a Program EIR/EIS as the firstphase of a tiered environmental review process for the Proposed California HST system, and as part of the selected H

Buy America Requirements; Amendments to Definitions and Waiver Procedures

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) requires the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to make certain changes to our Buy America requirements. Accordingly, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) would clarify the Buy America requirements with respect to microprocessor waivers, remove two general waiver categories, allow for postaward waivers, require greater detail for public interest waivers, and specify that final decisions by FTA are subject to judicial review. In addition, this NPRM would clarify the definitions of end product, negotiated agreement, and contractor, and provide a list representative of those items. The NPRM also proposes addressing the procurement of systems under the definition of end product, negotiated agreement, and contractor to ensure that major system procurements are not used to circumvent the Buy America requirements. Finally, the NPRM would make a minor clarification to preaward and postdelivery re

Ferrari S.p.A and Ferrari North America, Inc.; Receipt of Application for a Temporary Exemption From Federal Motor

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures of 49 CFR part 555, Ferrari S.p.A. and Ferrari North America (collectively, ``Ferrari'') have applied for a Temporary Exemption from S14.2 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, for the Ferrari F430 model vehicle. The basis of 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 using the Docket number listed above, please go to: http://dms.dot.gov/search/searchFormSimple.cfm.

We are publishing this notice of receipt of the application in accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 30113(b)(2), and have made no judgment on the merits of the application.

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster Passenger Cars Are

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago roadster passenger cars that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety
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standards are eligible for importation into the United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Notice of Tentative Decision To Partially Rescind Decision That Nonconforming 1990-1999 Nissan GTS and GTR Passenger

Mon, Nov 28 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document provides notice that NHTSA has tentatively decided to partially rescind its decision that 19901999 Nissan GTS and GTR passenger cars not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the United States. If NHTSA makes this rescission, Nissan R33 model GTS and GTR passenger cars manufactured between January 1996 and June 1998 would be eligible for importation following the decision; the others would not be eligible for importation following the decision.