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AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION:
Final rule; technical amendment.
SUMMARY:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making minor technical changes to its regulations by removing Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs) that have expired, as well as references to them, from the Code of Federal Regulations. None of these changes are substantive in nature since the regulations in question have expired and are not currently in effect. This technical amendment is necessary to update our regulations. The rule will not impose any additional burden or restriction on persons or organizations affected by these regulations.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Effective on March 1, 2002.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bonnie Fritts, (202) 267-7037; Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; e-mail bonnie.fritts@faa.gov.
End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental InformationSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA periodically issues temporary regulations called Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs). These SFARs are typically expected to be necessary for a finite period of time, and therefore, usually specify an expiration date within the regulatory text of the SFAR. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations currently contains several SFARs with expiration dates that have passed. To maintain an accurate body of regulations, we are removing those expired SFARs, as well as references to them, which are now obsolete. This document makes the appropriate technical changes to remove SFAR Nos. 26, 38-2, 41, 52, 53, 62, 63, 64, 66-2, and 67, and corresponding references to them from the Code of Federal Regulations. In one instance of corresponding reference, the entire section pertains to the expired SFAR. That section, § 119.2, is removed in its entirety. The following table of expired SFARs is presented for the reader's convenience.
Expired SFARs and Conforming Amendments
Part containing SFAR SFAR to be removed Expiration date Conforming amendments 11 11.201(b) OMB Table (SFAR 64 reference). 21 26 12-01-1977 41 09-13-1983 23 Editorial note to SFAR 41. 36 Editorial note to SFAR 41. 63 63 12-31-1992 65 63 12-31-1992 73 53 01-15-1996 91 62 12-30-1993 64 12-31-1999 66-2 Suspended indefinitely on 01-09-1996 67 05-10-2000 119 119.1(e)(2) (SFAR 38-2 reference). 119.2 entire section obsolete (SFAR 38-2 references). 121 38-2 03-20-1997 Editorial note to SFAR 52. 125 Editorial note to SFAR 38-2. 129 Editorial note to SFAR 38-2. 135 Editorial note to SFAR 38-2. 52 12-01-1988 Under the Administrative Procedure Act, an agency doesn't have to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking when the agency for good cause finds that notice and public procedure are “impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.” See 5 U.S.C. 553(b). Because this technical amendment simply removes obsolete regulations and references, we find that publishing the changes for public notice and comment is necessary.
The Administrative Procedure Act also states that an agency must publish a substantive rule not less than 30 days before its effective date, except as otherwise provided by the agency for good cause. See 5 U.S.C. 553(b). We find that this technical amendment imposes no additional burden or requirement on the regulated industry, and is not substantive in nature. Moreover, We find that there is good cause to make the changes effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. It is in the public interest to remove these obsolete references from regulations immediately.
This regulation is editorial in nature and imposes no additional burden on any person or organization. Therefore, we have determined the action: (1) Is not a significant rule under Executive Order 12866; and (2) is not a significant rule under Department of Transportation Regulatory Policies and Procedures. No impact is expected to result, and a full regulatory evaluation is not required. In addition, the FAA certifies that rule will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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14 CFR Part 11
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 21
- Aircraft
- Aviation safety
- Exports
- Imports
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 23
- Aircraft
- Aviation safety
- Signs and symbols
14 CFR Part 36
- Aircraft
- Noise control
14 CFR Part 63
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Alcohol abuse
- Drug abuse
- Navigation (air)
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 65
- Air traffic controllers
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Airports
- Alcohol abuse
- Drug abuse
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 73
- Airspace
- Navigation (air)
- Security measures
14 CFR Part 91
- Afghanistan
- Agriculture
- Air traffic control
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Airports
- Aviation safety
- Canada
- Former Yugoslavia
- Freight
- Mexico
- Noise control
- Political candidates
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 119
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Air carriers
- Aircraft
- Aviation safety
- Charter flights
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 121
- Air carriers
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Alcohol abuse
- Aviation safety
- Charter flights
- Drug abuse
- Drug testing
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Safety
- Transportation
14 CFR Part 125
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Aviation safety
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 129
- Air carriers
- Aircraft
- Aviation safety
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Security measures
- Smoking
14 CFR Part 135
- Air taxis
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Alcohol abuse
- Aviation safety
- Drug abuse
- Drug testing
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends parts 11, 21, 23, 36, 63, 65, 73, 91, 119, 121, 125, 129, and 135 of title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 11—GENERAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES
End Part Start Amendment Part1. The authority citation for part 11 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Amended]2. Amend § 11.201(b) by removing the penultimate entry for SFAR 64 from the table.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 21—CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS
End Part Start Amendment Part3. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 26 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part4. Remove SFAR No. 26 from part 21.
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 41 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part5. Remove SFAR No. 41 from part 21.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 23—AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL, UTILITY, ACROBATIC, AND COMMUTER CATEGORY AIRPLANES
End Part Start Amendment Part6. The authority citation for part 23 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 41 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part7. Remove SFAR No. 41 editorial note from part 23.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 36—NOISE STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT TYPE AND AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION
End Part Start Amendment Part8. The authority citation for part 36 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 41 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part9. Remove SFAR No. 41 editorial note from part 36.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 63—CERTIFICATION: FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS OTHER THAN PILOTS
End Part Start Amendment Part10. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 63 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part11. Remove SFAR No. 63 from part 63.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 65—CERTIFICATION: AIRMEN OTHER THAN FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS
End Part Start Amendment Part12. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 65 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part13. Remove SFAR No. 63 from part 65.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
End Part Start Amendment Part14. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 53 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part15. Remove SFAR No. 53 from part 73.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
End Part Start Amendment Part16. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 62 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part17. Remove SFAR No. 62 from part 91.
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 64 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part18. Remove SFAR No. 64 from part 91.
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 66-2 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part19. Remove SFAR No. 66-2 from part 91.
End Amendment Part Start Printed Page 9554Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 67 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part20. Remove SFAR No. 67 from part 91.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 119—CERTIFICATION: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS
End Part Start Amendment Part21. The authority citation for part 119 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Amended]22. Amend § 119.1(e)(2) by removing the words “and SFAR 38-2 of 14 CFR part 121”.
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Removed]23. Remove § 119.2.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 121—OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: DOMESTIC, FLAG, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part24. The authority citation for part 121 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part25. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 from part 121.
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 52 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part26. Remove SFAR No. 52 editorial note from part 121.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 125—CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONS: AIRPLANES HAVING A SEATING CAPACITY OF 20 OR MORE PASSENGERS OR A MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF 6,000 POUNDS OR MORE; AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT
End Part Start Amendment Part27. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part28. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 editorial note from part 125.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 129—OPERATIONS: FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS AND FOREIGN OPERATORS OF U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT ENGAGED IN COMMON CARRIAGE
End Part Start Amendment Part29. The authority citation for part 129 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part30. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 editorial note from part 129.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 135—OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT
End Part Start Amendment Part31. The authority citation for part 135 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part32. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 editorial note from part 135.
End Amendment PartSpecial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 52 [Removed]
Start Amendment Part33. Remove SFAR No. 52 from part 135.
End Amendment Part Start SignatureEnd Signature End Supplemental InformationIssued in Washington, DC on February 22, 2002.
Donald P. Byrne,
Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations.
[FR Doc. 02-4846 Filed 2-28-02; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 3/1/2002
- Published:
- 03/01/2002
- Department:
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Entry Type:
- Rule
- Action:
- Final rule; technical amendment.
- Document Number:
- 02-4846
- Dates:
- Effective on March 1, 2002.
- Pages:
- 9551-9554 (4 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- Docket No. FAA-2002-11670, Amdt. Nos. 11-47, 21-80, 23-55, 36-23, 63-31, 65-43, 73-9, 91-273, 119-5, 121-290, 125-38, 129-32, 135-84
- Topics:
- Administrative practice and procedure, Afghanistan, Agriculture, Air carriers, Air taxis, Air traffic control, Air traffic controllers, Aircraft, Airmen, Airports, Airspace, Alcohol abuse, Aviation safety, Canada, Charter flights, Cuba, Drug abuse, Drug testing, Exports, Freight, Imports, Mexico, Navigation (air), Noise control, Political candidates, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Security measures, Signs and symbols, Smoking, Transportation, Yugoslavia
- PDF File:
- 02-4846.pdf
- CFR: (3)
- 14 CFR 11.201
- 14 CFR 119.1
- 14 CFR 119.2