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Establishment of Class D and E Airspace, Revision of Class E Airspace; Easton, MD

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action establishes Class D, E2 and E4 airspace at Easton, MD to provide adequate airspace that will support the new Air Traffic Control Tower constructed at Easton Airport/Newnam Field. Increased safety and airspace management is enhanced through this rule by providing controlled airspace for Instrument Approaches and Instrument and Visual Flight Rule operations. This action also amends Class E5 airspace at Easton, MD by imparting a technical correction to the airport's name.

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Honesdale, PA

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action establishes additional Class E Airspace at Honesdale, PA. The existing controlled airspace does not adequately support a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Special Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) that has been developed for medical flight operations. This action will enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations by providing the required controlled airspace to protect for this approach around Honesdale, PA.

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Montrose, PA

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This action establishes Class E Airspace near the High School at Montrose, PA. Controlled airspace 700 feet above the surface of the Earth is required to support a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Special Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) that has been developed for medical flight operations. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations by providing the required controlled airspace to protect for this approach at Montrose, PA.

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This rule amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of changes in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding of new obstacles, or changing 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.

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This Rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures 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, adding new obstacles, or changing 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.

Fifth Meeting, Special Committee 215 Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services Next Generation Satellite

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a second meeting of RTCA Special Committee 215, Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services, Next Generation Satellite Services and Equipment.

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. 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.
The Finger Lakes Railway Corporation (Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA200110215)

The Finger Lakes Railway Corporation (FGLK), seeks an extension of a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of Safety Glazing Standards, 49 CFR Part 223 that requires certified glazing for four passenger coaches, Car Numbers: FGLK 7201, FGLK 7202, FGLK 7601, and FGLK7602. In addition, FGLK petitions to add two more coaches in the waiver: FGLK 1642, and FGLK 1643.

The FGLK petition states that the cars are still operating in the same service environment wi

Petition for Waiver of Compliance

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance with certain requirements of its safety standards. 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.
The Oregon Pacific Railroad (Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA2007 28096)

The Oregon Pacific Railroad (OPR), seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of Safety Glazing Standards, 49 CFR part 223 that requires certified glazing for four selfpropelled switcher locomotives.

OPR operates on two disconnected rail lines in the Portland area consisting of the former East Portland Traction Company and Molalla Western Railway, which were merged in 1997, to become the OPR. Over the years, a waiver was granted in 1993, for several of the uni

Safety Advisory 2007-04

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In April 2005, FRA issued Safety Advisory 2005-02 in order to provide information to interested parties on the potential catastrophic failure of locomotive main reservoir tanks manufactured by R&R Metal Fabricators, Incorporated, and installed on General Electric Transportation System (GETS) locomotives. FRA is issuing this document, Safety Advisory 200704, in order to provide updated information related to this issue.

Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice solicits proposals to compete for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 funds through the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program (ATPPL), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. The purpose of the program is to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and increase the enjoyment of those visiting them. The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses and trams in federallymanaged parks and public lands. Federal land management agencies and State, tribal and local governments, acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency, are eligible to apply. DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, will determine the final selection and funding of projects.

Pipeline Safety: Applicability of Public Awareness Regulations to Certain Gas Distribution Operators

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule relaxes regulatory requirements governing public awareness programs conducted by operators of master meter systems and certain operators of petroleum gas systems. These operators typically manage property and incidentally provide gas service to customers located on the property. The change provides a less burdensome means for these operators to satisfy public awareness needs.

The Kansas City Southern Railway Company--Acquisition and Operation Exemption--Columbus and Greenville Railway

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board is granting a petition for exemption from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323 et seq., for The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR), a Class I rail carrier, to acquire and operate a 2.23mile rail line owned by Columbus and Greenville Railway Company (CAGY), a Class III rail carrier, subject to CAGY's reservation of nonexclusive limited local trackage rights.\1\ The rail line extends between, at one end, a connection between KCSR's Artesia Subdivision and CAGY's main track near KCSR milepost 230.4 and, at the other end, two connections between CAGY's main track and KCSR's Louisville Subdivision near KCSR milepost 88.5, near West Point, MS.\2\
\1\ Pursuant to an agreement between petitioners, CAGY would be permitted to traverse the involved line via its reserved
nonexclusive local trackage rights, but it would not be permitted to serve shippers on the line that had not been previously served when CAGY owned the line.
\2\ The terminal

East Penn Railroad, LLC--Operation Exemption--Kutztown Transportation Authority

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

East Penn Railroad, LLC (ESPN), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to operate a 4.12 mile rail line owned by Kutztown Transportation Authority (KTA), a municipal authority organized under the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Act of 1954. The line is located between milepost 0.17 at Topton, PA, and milepost 4.29 at Kutztown, PA.

ESPN advises that its predecessors, Penn Eastern Rail Lines, Inc. (PERL), and East Penn Railway, Inc. (EPRY), had entered into an agreement with KTA dated July 25, 2005, to replace the previous lease agreement for the line, but had failed to obtain prior approval for the new agreement. However, ESPN indicates that it or one of its predecessors has been the operator on the line for over 10 years.\1\ \1\ The subject line was acquired by PERL and was formerly leased and operated by EPRY. See Penn Eastern Rail Lines, Inc. Acquisition and Operation ExemptionLines of Lancaster Northern Railway, Inc., Chester Valle

Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC--Modified Rail Certificate

Thu, Dec 13 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On November 29, 2007,\1\ Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC (MC) \2\ filed a notice for a modified certificate of public convenience and necessity under 49 CFR 1150, Subpart C, Modified Certificate of Public [[Page 70933]]
Convenience and Necessity, to operate segments of rail lines owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works (EOTPW). The segments over which rail service will be performed are as follows: (1) Buzzards Bay Secondary, extending from Middleboro, MA (milepost 1.5), to Buzzards Bay, MA (milepost 19.9), a distance of approximately 18.4 miles; (2) Hyannis Secondary, extending from Bourne, MA (milepost 0.0), to Hyannis, MA (milepost 24.3), a distance of approximately 24.3 miles; (3) South Dennis Secondary, extending from Yarmouth Junction, MA (milepost 0.0), to Station Avenue in Yarmouth (milepost 2.81), a distance of approximately 2.8 miles; (4) Falmouth Secondary, extending from Bourne (mi