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AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION:
Final rule; technical amendment.
SUMMARY:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making minor technical changes to its regulations by removing expired Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs) and cross-references, as well as other expired or obsolete 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.
DATES:
Effective February 16, 2011.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jackie Smith, (202) 267-9682; Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; e-mail jackie.f.smith@faa.gov.
End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental InformationSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA periodically issues temporary regulations in 14 CFR called Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs). These SFARs are typically necessary for a finite period of time, and usually specify an expiration date within the regulatory text. Additionally, certain subparts have specified expiration dates within the regulatory text. Currently, 14 CFR contains several SFARs, subparts, and sections that have become unnecessary or have expiration dates that have passed. To maintain an accurate body of regulations, we are removing and/or amending SFAR Nos. 36, 80, 92-5, 93, 98, 101-1; Subparts J and M of part 21; Subpart B of part 93; §§ 91.146(b), 121.360, 135.153, 183.61(a)(1), 183.63, and corresponding references. The following tables are presented for the reader's convenience.
Table 1—Expired SFARs
Part(s) SFARs removed Expiration date 61, 63, 135, 142 93 11/30/2001. 77 98 01/20/2009. 121, 145 36 11/14/2009. 121 80 03/12/2001. 121 92-5 07/31/2003 and 10/01/2003. Table 2—Expired Subparts and Sections
Parts Subparts and sections amended/removed Expiration date 21 Subparts J and M 11/14/2006 91 § 91.147(b) 09/11/2007 93 Subpart B 10/31/2008 121 § 121.360 03/29/2005 135 § 135.153 03/29/2005 183 §§ 183.61(a)(1) and 183.63 11/14/2006 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 public notice and 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 unnecessary.
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(d). 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 our 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 Policy and Start Printed Page 8893Procedures. No impact is expected as a result of removing these regulations and a full regulatory evaluation is not required. In addition, the FAA certifies the 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 21
- Aircraft
- Aviation safety
- Exports
- Imports
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 61
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Alcohol abuse
- Aviation safety
- Drug abuse
- Recreation and recreation areas
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Security measures
- Teachers
14 CFR Part 63
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Alcohol abuse
- Aviation safety
- Drug abuse
- Navigation (air)
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Security measures
14 CFR Part 77
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Airports
- Airspace
- Aviation safety
- Navigation (air)
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 91
- Afghanistan
- Agriculture
- Air traffic control
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Airports
- Aviation safety
- Canada
- Ethiopia
- Freight
- Mexico
- Noise control
- Political candidates
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Yugoslavia
14 CFR Part 93
- Air traffic control
- Airports
- Navigation (air)
- 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 135
- Air taxis
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Alcohol abuse
- Aviation safety
- Drug abuse
- Drug testing
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 142
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Airmen
- Educational facilities
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Schools
- Teachers
14 CFR Part 145
- Aircraft
- Aviation safety
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
14 CFR Part 183
- Aircraft
- Airmen
- Authority delegations (Government agencies)
- Health professions
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
The Amendments
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends parts 21, 61, 63, 77, 91, 93, 121, 135, 145, and 183 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
Start PartPART 21—CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS
End Part Start Amendment Part1. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart J—[Removed and Reserved]
Start Amendment Part2. Remove and reserve Subpart J, consisting of §§ 21.231 through 21.293.
End Amendment PartSubpart M—[Removed and Reserved]
Start Amendment Part3. Remove and reserve Subpart M, consisting of §§ 21.431 through 21.493.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS
End Part Start Amendment Part4. The authority citation for part 61 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part5. Remove SFAR No. 93.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 63—CERTIFICATION: FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS OTHER THAN PILOTS
End Part Start Amendment Part6. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part7-9. Remove SFAR No. 93.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 91— GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
End Part Start Amendment Part10. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Amended]11. Amend § 91.147(b) by removing the words “by September 11, 2007”.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 93—SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES
End Part Start Amendment Part12. The authority citation for part 93 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartSubpart B—[Removed and Reserved]
Start Amendment Part13. Remove and reserve Subpart B, consisting of §§ 93.21 through 93.33.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 121—OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: DOMESTIC, FLAG, AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part14. The authority citation for part 121 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part15. Remove SFAR No. 14.
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part16. Remove SFAR No. 36.
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part17. Remove SFAR No. 80.
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part18. Remove SFAR No. 92-5.
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part19. Remove SFAR No. 93.
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Removed and Reserved]20. Remove and reserve § 121.360.
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 Part21. The authority citation for part 135 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part22. Remove SFAR 36.
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part23. Remove SFAR 93.
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Removed and Reserved]24. Remove and reserve § 135.153.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 142—TRAINING CENTERS
End Part Start Amendment Part25. The authority citation for part 142 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part26. Remove SFAR 93.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 145—REPAIR STATIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part27. The authority citation for part 145 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part28. Remove SFAR 36.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 183—REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
End Part Start Amendment Part29. The authority citation for part 183 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Amended]30. Amend § 183.61 by removing and reserving paragraph (a)(1).
End Amendment PartStart Amendment Part[Amended]31. Amend § 183.63 introductory text by removing the phrase “or under the delegation rules of subpart J or M of part 21, or SFAR 36 of this chapter,”.
End Amendment Part Start SignatureEnd Signature End Supplemental InformationIssued in Washington, DC on February 11, 2011.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2011-3467 Filed 2-15-11; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 2/16/2011
- Published:
- 02/16/2011
- Department:
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Entry Type:
- Rule
- Action:
- Final rule; technical amendment.
- Document Number:
- 2011-3467
- Dates:
- Effective February 16, 2011.
- Pages:
- 8892-8894 (3 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- Docket No. FAA-2011-0092, Amendment Nos. 21-93, 61-126, 63-38, 77-14, 91-320, 93-96, 121-352, 135-123, 142-6, 145-28, 183-14
- Topics:
- Afghanistan, Agriculture, Air carriers, Air taxis, Air traffic control, Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol abuse, Authority delegations (Government agencies), Aviation safety, Canada, Charter flights, Cuba, Drug abuse, Drug testing, Educational facilities, Ethiopia, Exports, Freight, Health professions, Imports, Mexico, Navigation (air), Noise control, Political candidates, Recreation and recreation areas, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Schools, Security measures, Teachers, ...
- PDF File:
- 2011-3467.pdf
- CFR: (12)
- 14 CFR Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 92-5
- 14 CFR Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 14
- 14 CFR Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 35
- 14 CFR Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 36
- 14 CFR Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 80
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