§ 11.49 - Adoption of final rules.

(a) After the Office or Service concerned has completed its analysis and evaluation of the information, views, and arguments submitted with respect to a proposed rule, representatives of that Office or Service and the Office of the Chief Counsel prepare an appropriate rule, subject to the approval of the Chief Counsel as to form and legality. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the rule is then submitted, with the recommendations of the head of the Office or Service concerned and the Chief Counsel, to the Administrator for consideration. If a rule is adopted, it is published in the Federal Register.

(b) Final authority to issue, amend, and repeal—

(1) An appendix to a part is delegated to the head of the Office or Service concerned;

(2) Minimum en route IFR altitudes and associated flight data under Part 95 of this chapter, and standard instrument approach procedures under Part 97 of this chapter is delegated to the Manager, Technical Programs Division, Flight Standards Service; and

(3) Special conditions under Part 21 of this chapter is delegated to the Director, Aircraft Certification Service.