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Table of Contents
Federal Aviation
Administration
1. Retrofit
of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes
13. Revisions
to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part
125 Operators
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Popular Title: Retrofit of Improved Seats |
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RIN 2120-AC84 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/17/1988; End of Comment Period 10/14/1988;
Reopening of Comment Period 10/30/1998; End of Reopened Comment Period
01/09/1999. SNPRM: Publication Date 10/04/2002; End of Comment Period
12/03/2002; Extension of Comment Period 12/03/2002; End of Extended Comment
Period 03/03/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking implements a congressional mandate of the Airport and Airway
Safety Act of 1987 that the Department initiate rulemaking by April 28, 1988,
to consider requiring all air carrier aircraft to replace existing seats with
new designs that would be more crashworthy. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/30/1987 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Drug Enf Assistance |
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RIN 2120-AD16 |
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Stage:
Undetermined |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/12/1990; End of Comment Period 05/11/1990. |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would revise certain requirements covering registration of
aircraft, certification of pilots, and penalties associated with registration
and certification violations. This rulemaking would also respond to the
Federal Aviation Administration Drug Enforcement Act of 1988 (the Act). The
revised requirements would assist law enforcement agencies' efforts to stop
drug trafficking in general aviation aircraft. The FAA is currently
considering seeking modifications to the Act. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/1988 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Aging Aircraft |
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RIN 2120-AE42 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/1993; End of Comment Period 02/08/1994.
Final Rule: Publication Date 12/05/2002; Publication Date for Extension of
Comment Period 02/04/2003; End of Extended Comment Period 05/05/2003. Interim
Final Rule: Publication Date 12/05/2002; End of Comment Period 02/04/2003;
Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 02/04/2003; End of Extended
Comment Period 05/05/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking requires airplanes operated under Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, U.S.-registered multiengine airplanes operated
under 14 CFR part 129, and multiengine airplanes used in scheduled operations
under 14 CFR part 135 to undergo inspections and records reviews by the
Administrator or a designated representative after their 14th year in service
and at specified intervals thereafter. These inspections and records reviews
will ensure that the maintenance of these airplanes' age-sensitive parts and
components has been adequate and timely. The final rule also prohibits operation
of these airplanes after specified deadlines unless damage-tolerance-based
inspections and procedures are included in their maintenance or inspection
programs. Operators of airplanes initially certificated with nine or fewer
passenger seats, however, may incorporate service-history-based inspections
instead of damage-tolerance-based inspections and procedures in those
airplanes' maintenance or inspection programs. This final rule does not apply
to airplanes operated between any point within the State of Alaska and any
other point within the State of Alaska. This rule represents a critical step
toward compliance with the Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 1991 and helps to
ensure the continuing airworthiness of aging airplanes operating in scheduled
service. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Corrosion Control |
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RIN 2120-AE92 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication 10/03/2002; End of Comment Period 04/01/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would require that the maintenance or inspection programs for
all airplanes operated under part 121 of Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, all U.S. -registered multiengine airplanes operated in common
carriage by foreign air carriers or foreign persons under 14 CFR part 129,
and all multiengine airplanes used in scheduled operations under 14 CFR part
135 include FAA-approved corrosion prevention and control programs. Such
programs are needed because existing maintenance and inspection programs may
not provide comprehensive, systematic measures to prevent and control
corrosion. The rulemaking would form a part of the FAA's response to the
Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 1991. These actions are intended to control the
detrimental effects of corrosion and the resulting airplane structural
material loss. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Air Tour Safety |
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RIN 2120-AF07 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
In this rulemaking, the FAA will respond to NTSB recommendations. FAA is
seeking information on air tour and sightseeing operations that are currently
allowed to operate under less stringent regulations than those applied to
other types of commercial operations. Over the past decade, the number of
these operations, and the number of accidents and incidents associated with
these operations, have increased. Hot air balloons and gliders would not be
included. (Note: This rulemaking was formerly called "Sightseeing
Operations.") |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1994 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 60571 |
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Popular Title: Emergency Evacuation |
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RIN 2120-AF21 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/18/1995; Correction 08/25/1995; End of
Comment Period 10/16/1995. |
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Abstract:
This final rule would improve participant safety during full-scale emergency
evacuation demonstrations of transport category airplanes by permitting
certain alternative procedures that would allow a person conducting the
demonstrations to react more readily should a mishap occur. The rule would
not impose any additional cost. The purpose of the rule is to make full-scale
emergency evacuation demonstrations safer for participants, to codify
exisiting practices, and to ensure that each operator demonstrates the
effectiveness of crewmember training by conducting at least a partial
evacuation demonstration. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/08/1995 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Flight Crewmember Duty Time |
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RIN 2120-AF63 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/20/1995; End of Comment Period 03/19/1996;
Comment Period Extended 3/20/1996; End of Extended Comment Period 6/19/1996. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the pilot rest and duty requirements for pilots
by ensuring they receive adequate rest opportunities while assigned to
reserve status and by preventing lengthy duty periods that could contribute
to acute and cumulative fatigue. The rulemaking would propose a definition of
"rest period." FAA earlier had planned to publish an SNPRM by
3/31/02. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: False Statements Plane Parts |
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RIN 2120-AG08 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
action proposes additional rules that would prohibit certain false or
misleading statements regarding civil aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines,
propellers, appliances, component parts, and materials, including standard
parts, that are used, or may be used, on civil aircraft. The proposal would
also permit increased inspection by the FAA of records regarding the quality
of aircraft parts. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/22/1994 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 23808 |
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Popular Title: GCNP Phaseout rule |
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RIN 2120-AG34 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/31/1996; End of Comment Period 03/31/1997;
SNPRM: Publication Date 03/24/2003; End of Comment Period 06/23/2003. |
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Abstract: This
action is one part of an overall strategy to reduce further the impact of
aircraft noise on the environment of Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) and to
help the National Park Service achieve its statutory mandate imposed by
Public Law 100-91 to provide for the substantial restoration of natural quiet
and experience at GCNP. This rulemaking will establish a reasonably
achievable standard for quiet technology to comply with the congressional
mandate imposed by section 804 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and
Reform Act for the 21st Century (Public Law 106-181). |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/31/1996 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Licensing Space Launches |
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RIN 2120-AG37 |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/25/2000; End of Comment Period 2/22/2001.
SNPRM: Publication Date 07/30/2002; End of Comment Period 10/28/2002. |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would amend the commercial space transportation regulations
governing licensing and safety requirements for launch from Federal and
non-Federal launch sites. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/17/1999 |
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Dates for SNPRM/2:
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM/2: None |
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Popular Title: Child Restraint Systems |
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RIN 2120-AG43 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/18/1998; End of Comment Period 6/18/1998. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would consider the use of child restraint systems in aircraft
during all phases of flight (i.e., taxi, takeoff, landing, or any other time
the seat belt sign is illuminated). Specifically, the agency would consider
information about existing child restraint systems, the development of new
and improved child restraint systems, and the ease with which existing or new
child restraint systems can be used. The Department is currently considering
and coordinating options for appropriate action. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/29/1997 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Hazmat Training Requirements |
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RIN 2120-AG75 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would propose to amend its hazardous materials (hazmat) training
requirements for air carriers and commercial operators certificated to
operate under part 121 or part 135. In addition, the rulemaking would propose
that repair stations certificated under part 145 document for the FAA that
persons handling hazmat for transportation have been trained as required by
the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs).
The FAA is updating its regulations because hazmat transport and the aviation
industry have changed significantly since the FAA promulgated its hazmat
training standards to ensure uniform compliance with training requirements. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/18/1999 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 24809 |
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Popular Title: Digital Flight Data Recorder/B-737 |
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RIN 2120-AG87 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/18/1999; End of Comment Period 12/20/1999. |
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Abstract:
The rulemaking would amend the digital flight data recorder (DFDR)
regulations for transport category airplanes to add a requirement for all
Boeing 737 (B-737) series airplanes to record additional flight data
parameters. It is based on safety recommendations issued by the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the investigations of two
accidents and other incidents involving B-737 aircraft. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/15/1999 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Part 139-Certification of Airports |
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RIN 2120-AG96 |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/21/2000; Correction 08/21/2000; Comment
Period Extended 08/22/2000; End of Comment Period 09/19/2000; End of Extended
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Abstract:
This rule would revise the airport certification regulation and establish
certification requirements for airports serving scheduled air carrier
operations in aircraft designed for more than 9 passenger seats but less than
31 passenger seats. In addtion, this rule would amend a section of an air
carrier operation regulation to conform with changes to airport certification
requirements. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 1996 authorized the FAA to
certificate airports (with the exception of those in Alaska) that serve
scheduled passenger operations of air carriers operating aircraft designed
for more than 9 passenger seats but fewer than 31. The Aviation Investment
and Reform Act for the 21st Century mandated that the FAA issue an NPRM on
operating certificates for such airports within 60 days (of April 5, 2000)
and a final rule 1 year after the close of the NPRM comment period . |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/30/1999 |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Simulator Qualification (Part 60) |
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RIN 2120-AH07 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/25/2002; Publication Date for Extension of
Comment Period 11/15/2002; End of Comment Period 12/24/2002; End of Extended
Comment Period 02/24/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the FAA regulations to establish flight simulation
device qualification requirements for all certificate holders in a new part.
The basis of these requirements currently exists in different parts of the
FAA's regulations and in advisory circulars. The changes would consolidate
and update flight simulation device requirements. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/01/1998 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Light-Sport Aircraft Certification |
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RIN 2120-AH19 |
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Stage: Final
Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/05/2002; End of Comment Period 05/06/2002. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish requirements for the certification,
operation, and maintenance of light-sport aircraft, including powered parachutes
and weight-shift-control aircraft. For the operation of light-sport aircraft,
the rulemaking would establish a sport pilot certificate and a flight
instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating. It would also establish
requirements for student pilots and private pilots to operate these aircraft,
and to revise the recreational pilot certificate to align it with privileges
proposed for the new sport pilot certificate. It would also establish a new
repairman certificate with ratings for individuals who would inspect and
maintain light-sport aircraft. In addition, it would create a new category of
special airworthiness certificate for light-sport aircraft that meet a
consensus standard. This action is necessary to address advances in sport and
recreational aviation technology, gaps in the existing regulations, and
several petitiions for rulemaking. The intended effect of this action is to
provide a safe and economical means to certificate light-sport aircraft and
the pilots who fly them. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/14/2001 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Passenger Facility Charge |
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RIN 2120-AH43 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/27/2002; End of Comment Period 01/13/2003;
Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 01/14/2003; End of Extended
Comment Period 02/12/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the passenger facility charge (PFC) regulation by
changing the amount and unit of collection that a carrier may retain for
collecting and handling (including remitting) PFC revenue. It would allow
carriers to keep $0.10 of each PFC they collect in calendar years 2002
through 2004. From 2005 forward, the amount would increase to $0.11 for each
PFC collected. This action is necessary to implement the statutory
requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (whose authority has been
delegated to the Administrator of FAA) establish by regulation a uniform
amount that carriers may retain that reflects the average necessary and
reasonable expenses for collecting and handling PFCs. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/2000 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Transponder Continuous Operation |
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RIN 2120-AH67 |
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Stage:
Withdrawal |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/14/2003; End of Comment Period 3/17/2003;
Extension of Comment Period 3/18/2003; End of Extended Comment Period
4/18/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the instrument and equipment requirements for
airplanes operated in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations.
Specifically, the rulemaking would require affected airplanes to have the
capability to help assure immediate activation of the designated air traffic
control (ATC) hijack alert code, and continuous transmission of that code to
ATC during a hijack situation. This action would respond to the heightened
threat to U.S. civil aviation. The FAA believed that this capability would
help provide ATC personnel with more time to initiate a national security
response to a potential airplane hijack situation. Following a review of the
comments, however, the FAA is considering withdrawing the NPRM, because of
uncertainty about whether it is justified. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2001 |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
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Popular Title: Flightdeck Security (Part 129) |
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RIN 2120-AH70 |
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Stage: Disposition
of Comments |
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Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Date 06/21/2002. Final Rule/2: Publication
Date 12/30/2002; End of Comment Period 02/28/2003. |
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Abstract:
This final rule amends a previous rule requiring improved flightdeck security
and operational and procedures changes to prevent unauthorized access to the
flightdeck on passenger-carrying aircraft operated by foreign carriers under
the provisions of part 129. This final rule is intended to ensure that the
same flightdeck security enhancements apply to foreign air carriers as apply
to U.S. air carriers. Because this rule was issued without prior notice and
comment to address imminent security concerns, it contains a request for
public comments. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002 |
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Dates for Disposition of Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None |
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Popular Title: Crawford Texas Airspace |
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RIN 2120-AH83 |
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Stage: Disposition
of Comments |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 04/22/2003; End of Comment
Period 06/23/2003. |
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Abstract:
This rule would require that notice be filed with FAA for the construction of
any new object or the alteration of any existing object in the vicinity of
the private residence of the President of the United States that would exceed
50 feet AGL and is within existing prohibited airspace surrounding the
Presidents' private residence. This rule is being adopted for purposes of
national defense and will assist in protecting the President of the United
States. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/26/2001 |
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Dates for Disposition of Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None |
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Popular Title: Cert. Revocation for Security |
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RIN 2120-AH84 |
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Stage:
Disposition of Comments |
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Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Approved 01/21/2003; Publication Date
01/24/2003; End of Comment Period 03/25/2003. Final Rule with Request for
Comments: Publication Approved 01/21/2003; Publication Date 01/24/2003; End
of Comment Period 03/25/2003. |
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Abstract: This
rule would expressly provide the authority to revoke a pilot certificate or
deny an application for a pilot certificate based on a written determination
by the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security that an individual
poses a security risk related to aviation. This rule would address the
security concerns of who should hold a pilot certificate issued by the
Federal Aviation Administration and is necessary to enhance security in air
transporation. This rulemaking complements the TSA Revocation Rulemakings
(2110-AA14 and 2110-AA17). |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/11/2001 |
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Dates for Disposition of Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Disposition of Comments: None |
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Popular Title: Cockpit Voice Recorder |
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RIN 2120-AH88 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and digital
flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for certain air carriers, operators,
and aircraft manufacturers. It would increase the duration of CVR and flight
data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the data recording rate of certain
DFDR paramaters; require physical separation of the DFDR and CVR; improve the
reliability of the power supply to both the CVR and DFDR; and, if data-link
communication equipment is installed, require that all data-link
communication equipment is installed, require that all data-link
communications received by an aircraft be recorded. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/30/1999 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Large Cargo Airplanes |
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RIN 2120-AH96 |
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Stage:
Final Rule with Request for Comments |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This action would provide an optional means of compliance to operators of all
cargo airplanes that are required to have a reinforced security flightdeck
door by April 9, 2003. This rule would allow those operators to either
install reinforced doors or adopt enhanced procedures approved by the
Transportation Security Administration. FAA continuing review of comments.
New schedule after 01/30/04. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/10/2002 |
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Dates for Final Rule with Request for Comments:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule with Request for Comments: 68 FR 42873 |
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Popular Title: Stage 4 |
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RIN 2120-AH99 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would establish a new noise standard for subsonic jet airplanes
and subsonic transport category large airplanes. This noise standard would
ensure that the latest available noise reduction technology is incorporated
into new aircraft designs. This noise standard, Stage 4, would apply to any
person submitting an application for a new airplane type design on and after
January 1, 2006. The standard could be chosen voluntarily prior to that date.
This noise standard is intended to provide uniform noise certification
standards for Stage 4 airplanes certificated in the United States and those
airplanes that meet the new International Civil Aviation Organization Annex
16 Chapter 4 noise standard. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/28/2002 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: ETOPS |
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RIN 2120-AI03 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would govern the design, maintenance, and operation of
airplanes and engines for flights that go certain long distances beyond an
adequate airport. This rulemaking would extend some requirements that
previously applied only to two-engine airplanes to airplanes with more than
two-engines. The rulemaking would implement the existing policy, industry
best practices, and recommendations and international standards to ensure
that long-range flights will operate safely. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2000 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 68 FR 64730 |