96-9702. Release of Internal Staff Memoranda Relating to Public Meetings of the Civil Aeronautics Board

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 78 (Monday, April 22, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 17565]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9702]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 399

[Docket No. OST-96-1260; Notice 96-10]
RIN 2105-AC42


Release of Internal Staff Memoranda Relating to Public Meetings 
of the Civil Aeronautics Board

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: DOT is removing provisions concerning release of internal 
staff memorandum after public meetings of the Civil Aeronautics Board 
(CAB). The CAB was sunset in 1985 and the provisions no longer have any 
relevancy. This action is taken on the Department's initiative in 
response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective May 22, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert I. Ross, Office of the General 
Counsel, C-10, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590, 
telephone [phone], FAX [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1985, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) 
ceased to exist and many of its functions and resources were 
transferred to DOT. Some of its regulations, although no longer 
relevant, have remained in the Code of Federal Regulations. 
Specifically, Sec. 399.102 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, 
has no relevancy to DOT The section specifically sets forth procedures 
peculiar to an agency that, like the CAB, was subject to the Government 
in the Sunshine Act, which does not apply to DOT. We are, therefore, 
removing the section because this procedure is not used at DOT. 
Analogous information may continue to be sought under the Freedom of 
Information Act. As part of the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, we will be removing other duplicative or obsolete parts in 
separate rulemakings. Because these changes are editorial in nature and 
do not change the substantive requirements, the Department finds that 
notice and comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest.

Analysis of Regulatory Impacts

    This amendment is not a ``significant regulatory action'' within 
the meaning of Executive Order 12866. It is also not significant within 
the definition in DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures, 49 FR 11034 
(1979), in part because it does not involve any change in important 
Departmental policies. There is no economic impact as a result of this 
change. Moreover, I certify that this rule will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    This rule does not significantly affect the environment, and 
therefore an environmental impact statement is not required under the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It has also been reviewed 
under Executive Order 12612, Federalism, and it has been determined 
that it does not have sufficient implications for federalism to warrant 
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
    Finally, the rule does not contain any collection of information 
requirements, requiring review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1980.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 399

    Administrative practice and procedure, Air carriers, Air rates and 
fares, Air taxis, Consumer protection, Small businesses.

    In accordance with the above, DOT amends 14 CFR Part 399 as 
follows:

PART 399--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation to Part 399 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40101, 40102, 40105, 40109, 40113, 40114, 
40115, 41101, 41102, 41104, 41105, 41106, 41107, 41108, 41109, 
41110, 41301, 41302, 41303, 41304, 41305, 41306, 41307, 41309, 
41310, 41501, 41503, 41504, 41506, 41507, 41508, 41509, 41510, 
41511, 41701, 41702, 41705, 41706, 41707, 41708, 41709, 41711, 
41712, 41713, 41901, 41902, 41903, 41904, 41905, 41906, 41907, 
41908, 41909, 41910, 41911, 41912, 42111, 42112, 46101, 46102, 
46301, 46501.


Sec. 399.102   [Removed]

    2. Section 399.102 is removed.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on this 1st day of April, 1996.
Federico Pena,
Secretary of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 96-9702 Filed 4-19-96; 8:45 am]
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