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IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.

Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-3008A, B, C, and D; Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This action changes the name of the using agency for Restricted Areas R3008A, B, C, and D, Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA, from ``U.S. Air Force, 347th Rescue Wing, Moody AFB, GA'' to ``U.S. Air Force, 23rd Wing, Moody AFB, GA.'' As a result of the Base Realignment and Closure process, the 347th Rescue Wing was officially redesignated the 23rd Wing effective October 1, 2006. This is an administrative change that does not alter the boundaries, designated altitudes, time of designation, or activities conducted within the affected restricted areas.

Notice of Availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment (FSEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment (FSEA), and Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the proposed modification to the Four CornerPost Plan at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada.

The FSEA and FONSI/ROD were prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' and other applicable environmental laws and regulations. The FSEA and FONSI/ROD assess the effects of the relevant environmental impact categories for the proposed Federal action under consideration in the proposed modification of the STAAV Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Departure (SID) to accommodate eastbound departures from Runway 25. The STAAV RNAV SID was implemented as part of the Four CornerPost Plan at McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada, in October 200

Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a meeting of the Federal Aviation Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee (ATPAC) will be held to review present air traffic control procedures and practices for standardization, clarification, and upgrading of terminology and procedures.

Seventh Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 206/EUROCAE WG 44/53 Plenary: Aeronautical Information Services Data Link

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 206: Aeronautical Information Services Data Link.

RTCA Program Management Committee

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

RNP SAAAR Approval Consultant Opportunities

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today [[Page 67952]]
that it is seeking to identify qualified industry consultants to assist 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91, 121, 125, 129, 135 applicants as they pursue approval to conduct ``Required Navigation Performance Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required'' (RNP SAAAR) approaches. Provisions for gaining those approvals are contained within FAA Advisory Circular 90101, ``Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with SAAAR.'' Applicants who meet certain qualifications will be permitted to enter into an agreement with the FAA to be listed as RNP SAAAR Approval Consultants.

Worker Visibility

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 1402 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU), this final rule establishes a policy for the use of highvisibility safety apparel. The FHWA establishes a new Part in title 23, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that requires the use of highvisibility safety apparel and provides guidance on its application. This rulemaking applies only to workers who are working within the rights ofway of Federalaid highways. The FHWA is taking this action to decrease the likelihood of fatalities or injuries to workers on foot who are exposed either to traffic (vehicles using the highway for purposes of travel) or to construction vehicles or equipment while working within the rightsofway of Federalaid highways.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for New Information Collection

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA and the NHTSA invite the public to comment on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. This collection is summarized below under Supplementary Information. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Environmental Impact Statement: Hunterdon County, NJ

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Definition of ``Motorcycle''; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This document denies a petition for rulemaking from GG Quad North America requesting that NHTSA redefine the term ``motorcycle'' so that the vehicle it seeks to import and sell, a fourwheeled vehicle with a motorcyclelike body, would be classified as a motorcycle and thus be subject to the Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs) for motorcycles. Currently, the petitioner's vehicle is classified as a passenger car. Since the initial FMVSSs were issued in 1967, the term ``motorcycle'' has been defined to exclude motor vehicles designed to travel on four wheels in contact with the ground.

NHTSA is denying the petition because the petitioner has not shown that redefining ``motorcycle'' to include the petitioner's vehicle would be consistent with the safety purposes of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Denial of the petition means that the petitioner's vehicle will remain classified as a passenger car. Before it can be imported, offered for sale or sold in the United Stat

The Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Company-- Abandonment Exemption--in Roane County, TN

Fri, Nov 24 2006 11:00:00 GMT

On November 6, 2006, The Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Company (CNOTP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Norfolk Southern Railway Company, filed with the Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon an approximately 1.10mile line of railroad extending from milepost 156.9 H to milepost 158.0H in Rockwood, Roane County, TN.\1\ The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Code 37854 and serves the station at Rockwood, where CNOTP will continue to provide rail service. \1\ On August 15, 2005, CNOTP filed a petition for exemption to abandon this same line based solely on the proposition that there was no need for continued operations over the line because no shipper would lose any service it required. CNOTP did not attempt to justify that petition based on operating losses. When a shipper on the line, Horsehead Corp. (Horsehead), opposed the abandonment, the Board denied the petition without prejudice to the subse