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Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

Tue, Nov 28 2006 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) 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 a report of a master cylinder yoke failure. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

Tue, Nov 28 2006 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) 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 the discovery of propeller control cables with a defective crimping. Two cable ends were found uncrimped at the factory after an engine runup test, and one cable end was also found uncrimped on the first 100 hour aircraft maintenance check. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-17-05, which applies to all Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. (Shorts) Models SC7 Series 2 and SC7 Series 3 airplanes. AD 20031705 currently establishes a technical service life for these airplanes and allows you to incorporate modifications, inspections, and replacements of certain life limited items to extend the life limits of these airplanes. Since we issued AD 20031705, Shorts Service Bulletin SB 5151 was revised to Revision 8, dated July 5, 2006, and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, issued an AD for the European Community to correct an unsafe condition for the specified product. AD 20031705 contains conflicting information on the repetitive visual inspection requirement. Consequently, this proposed AD would retain the technical service life for these airplanes; would continue to allow
modifications, inspections, and replacements of certain life limite

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Northway, AK

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Northway, AK. Two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being developed for the Northway Airport, and an SIAP and Departure Procedure (DP) are being amended. Adoption of this proposal would result in revision of existing Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Northway Airport, Northway, AK.

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Gulkana, AK

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Gulkana, AK. Two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being developed for the Gulkana Airport. Amendments to a Departure Procedure (DP) and two SIAPs are also being developed. Adoption of this proposal would result in revision of existing Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Gulkana Airport, Gulkana, AK.

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Mekoryuk, AK

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Mekoryuk, AK. Three new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being developed for the Mekoryuk Airport. Amendments to a Departure Procedure (DP) and two SIAPs are also being developed. Adoption of this proposal wouldresult in revision of existing Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) above the surface at Mekoryuk Airport, Mekoryuk, AK.

Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Adak, Atka, Cold Bay, Nelson Lagoon, Saint George Island, Sand Point,

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revoke the Class E2 and E5 controlled airspace descriptions for Adak, Atka, Cold Bay, Nelson Lagoon, Saint George Island, Sand Point, Shemya, St. Paul Island, and Unalaska, AK. These locations lie within the boundaries of the Offshore Airspace Area Control 1234L. Since these airports lie within Control 1234L, the controlled airspace associated with these airports should be listed in the Control 1234L area description. A concurrent airspace action (docket 06AAL29) would incorporate this controlled airspace. There is one exception. The Class E2 surface area at Shemya, AK is no longer necessary and the docket 06AAL29 will not be carrying it forward. If both proposals are adopted there will be no change to controlled airspace, except for the revocation of the Shemya Class E surface area. The controlled airspace descriptions would be listed in paragraph 6007 of FAA Order 7400.9P, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, Control 1234L.

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

Tue, Nov 28 2006 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 28, 2006, vol. 71, no. 124, page 36868. This rule may require applicants to comply with the latest regulations in effect on the date of application for amended Type Certificates (TC) or a Supplemental TCs for aeronautical products.

Notice of Intent to Request Approval From the Office of Management and Budget of a New Information Collection

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. The New England Region Aviation Expo database performs conference registration and helps plan the logistics and nonpilot courses for the expo.

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received

Tue, Nov 28 2006 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 petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information

Tue, Nov 28 2006 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 an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

DOT intends to establish a system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

DOT intends to establish a system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

DOT intends to establish a system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 211, notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain Federal railroad safety requirements. 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

[Docket Number FRA200625765]

The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Nonpassenger Trains and Equipment, End of Train Devices, 49 CFR part 232; Freight Car Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 215; and Locomotive Safety Standards, 49 CFR part 229. Specifically, UP requests that the following regulations be waived to permit runthrough trains that originate in Mexico and are interchanged with the UP at the Laredo, Texas G

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR part 236 as detailed below.

[Docket Number FRA200626179]

Applicants: Union Pacific Railroad Company, Mr. Thomas T. Ogee, Assistant Vice President, Engineering Design, 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 0910, Omaha, Nebraska 68179.

The Union Pacific Railroad Company seeks approval of the proposed modification of the traffic control system at ``West Tower 55,'' milepost 245.7, on the Dallas Subdivision near Ft. Worth, Texas. The proposed changes consist of the permanent discontinuance and removal of poweroperated derails identified as No. 46A on Track No. 2 and No. 46B on Track No.1.

The reason given for the proposed changes is that the derails are no longer needed.

Any interested party desiring to pr

Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 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 2006 26362 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 Public Law 105383 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 b

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections.

This document describes one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

YES! Sportscars; Response to Application for a Temporary Exemption From the Advanced Air Bag Requirements of FMVSS

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice grants the YES! Sportscars application for temporary exemption from certain advanced air bag requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. This exemption applies to the YES! Roadster 3.2 and 3.2 Turbo (hereinafter collectively referred to as ``the YES! Roadster''). In accordance with 49 CFR part 555, the basis for the grant is that compliance would cause substantial economic hardship to a manufacturer that has tried in good faith to comply with the standard, and the exemption would have a negligible impact on motor vehicle safety.

The exemption for the YES! Roadster is effective September 1, 2006 and will remain in effect until August 31, 2009.

In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 30113(b)(2), we published a notice of receipt of the application \1\ in the Federal Register and asked for public comments.\2\ We received no comments on the application.
\1\ To view the application, go to:

Montana Rail Link, Inc.--Trackage Rights Exemption--BNSF Railway Company

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Board, under 49 U.S.C. 10502, exempts the trackage rights described in Montana Rail Link, Inc.Trackage Rights ExemptionBNSF Railway Company, STB Finance Docket No. 34911 (STB served Oct. 13, 2006) (MRL Trackage Rights) \1\ to permit them to expire on or about December 31, 2010, in accordance with the agreement of the parties, subject to the employee protective conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.AbandonmentGoshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979).
\1\ On September 25, 2006, Montana Rail Link, Inc. (MRL) concurrently filed a notice of exemption under the Board's class exemption procedures at 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(7). The notice covered the agreement by BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) to grant overhead trackage rights to MRL over BNSF's rail lines extending from approximately milepost 51.07 at or near Garrison, MT, to approximately milepost 21.5, a location south of Warm Springs, MT, a distance of
approximately 29.57 miles. See MRL Trackage Rights. The trackage rights operations under the exemptio

Standard Time Zone Boundary in Pulaski County, IN

Tue, Nov 28 2006 11:00:00 GMT

DOT proposes to relocate the time zone boundary in Indiana to move Pulaski County from the Central Time Zone to the Eastern Time Zone. This action is taken at the request of the County Commissioners and the County Council. DOT requests comment on whether this change would serve the convenience of commerce, the statutory standard for a time zone change. Persons supporting or opposing the change should not assume that the change will be made merely because DOT is making the proposal. Our decision in the final rule will be made
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based on all of the information developed during the entire rulemaking proceeding.