The Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Microturbo Saphir 20 Models 095 Auxiliary Power Units (APU)

Mon, Dec 18 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:

It has been reported that with the existing configuration, a certain failure could cause overspeed of the gas generator rotor resulting in uncontained burst of the turbine liberating highenergy fragments.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Red Dog, AK

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Red Dog, AK. Two new Area Navigation (RNAV) Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and an RNAV RNP Special Departure Procedure (DP) are being developed for the Red Dog Airport. 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 Red Dog Airport, AK.

Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for McClellan Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, CA

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by San Diego County, California under the provisions of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, as amended, (Public Law96193) (hereinafter referred to as ``the Act'') and 14 CFR Part 150. These findings are made in recognition of the description of Federal and nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 9652 (1980). On April 26, 2005, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by San Diego County under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements.

Noise Exposure Map Notice: Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by Saint Louis County for Spirit of St. Louis Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et. seq (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 CFR Part 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Spirit of St. Louis Airport under Part 150 in conjunction with the noise exposure map, and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before June 10, 2007

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received

Mon, Dec 18 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 a certain petition 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.

Notice of Request for Comments on Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection: Financial Responsibility

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This information collection renewal will be used to ensure that motor carriers of property and passengers maintain the appropriate levels of financial responsibility to operate on public highways. The Agency published a Federal Register notice allowing for a 60day comment period on the ICR in August 2006 (71 FR 48967, Aug. 22, 2006). FMCSA did not receive any comments in response to this notice.

Solicitation of Applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operator Safety Training Grant

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA announces that it has published an opportunity to apply for FY 2007 CMV Operator Safety Training Grant Opportunity funding on the grants.gov Web site (http://www.grants.gov). Section 4134 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (SAFETEALU) establishes the CMV Operator Safety Training Grant Opportunity program. The legislation requires grant recipients to train drivers and future drivers in the safe operation of CMVs, as defined in Section 31301 of Title 49, United States Code. Priority will be given to regional or multistate educational or nonprofit associations serving economically distressed regions of the United States. Eligible awardees also can include State governments, local governments, and accredited postsecondary educational institutions (public or private) such as colleges, universities, vocationaltechnical

Forum on Human Factors Research Necessary To Support Advanced Vehicle Safety Technologies; Correction

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

NHTSA published a document in the Federal Register of November 20, 2006, concerning a meeting notice for a forum on Human Factors Research Necessary to Support Advanced Vehicle Safety Technologies. The document did not contain the Docket Number.

Shippers--General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

CFR Correction

In Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 100 to 185, revised as of October 1, 2005, on page 584, Sec. 173.302a is corrected by reinstating the second sentence of paragraph (d) to read as follows: Sec. 173.302a Additional requirements for shipment of nonliquefied (permanent) compressed gases in specification cylinders.
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(d) * * * The maximum filling density of the diborane may not exceed 7 percent.* * *
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[FR Doc. 0655531 Filed 121506; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Applications for Funding Under Intelligent Transportation Systems Operational Testing To Mitigate Congestion Program

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In May 2006, the U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department) announced its National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America's Transportation Network (the Congestion Initiative), a bold and comprehensive national program to reduce congestion on the Nation's roads, rails, runways, and waterways. One major component of the Congestion Initiative is the Urban Partnership
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Agreement (UPA). By separate notice in the Federal Register, the Department has solicited metropolitan areas to enter into UPAs to demonstrate strategies with a combined track record of effectiveness in reducing traffic congestion. See Applications for Urban Partnership Agreements as Part of Congestion Initiative, (71 FR 71231) dated December 8, 2006. To support this national strategy, the Department intends to award cooperative agreements to one or more successful jurisdictions to operationally test, demonstrate, and evaluate region wide innovative technology based congestion mitigation strategies.

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Notice and Request for Comments

Mon, Dec 18 2006 11:00:00 GMT

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of approval for the currently approved Waybill Compliance Survey. This information collection is described in detail below. Comments are requested concerning (1) The accuracy of the Board's burden estimates; (2) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, when appropriate; and (4) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility. Submitted comments will be summarized and included in the Board's request for OMB approval.
Description of Collection