[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 168 (Friday, August 29, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46172-46173]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-22973]
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Part VII
Department of Transportation
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Federal Aviation Administration
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14 CFR Parts 27 and 29
Normal and Transport Category Rotorcraft Regulations; Rule
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Parts 27 and 29
[Docket No. 29008; Amdt. 27-34, 29-41]
Normal and Transport Category Rotorcraft Regulations
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Technical amendments; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This document amends the airworthiness standards for normal
and transport category rotorcraft under 14 CFR parts 27 and 29. As
published, the final regulations contain some incorrect word usage and
omissions, misspellings, and incorrect references that may prove to be
misleading and are in need of correction.
DATES: Effective November 28, 1997.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or
before September 29, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments in duplicate to the Federal Aviation
Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel (AGC-200), Attention: Rules
Docket No. 29008, 800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591.
Comments may also be submitted electronically to the following
Internet address: [email protected] Comments submitted must be
marked: Docket No. 29008.
Comments may be examined in Room 915G on weekdays between 8:30 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary June Bruner, FAA, Fort Worth,
Texas 76193-0111, telephone (817) 222-5118, fax (817) 222-5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action makes some nonsubstantive
changes to various sections of parts 27 and 29. The affected parts, as
published, contain some incorrect word usage and omissions,
misspellings, and incorrect references. The FAA has determined that
these changes are nonsubstantive and is not aware of any opposition to
making these changes.
Further, the European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) has notified
the FAA that they are issuing a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) to
make these same changes to the Joint Aviation Regulations (JAR) 27 and
29. Thus these changes to parts 27 and 29 will be harmonized with the
JAA's NPA.
The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse
or negative comments and therefore is issuing it as technical
amendments with request for comments. Since the document would make
only nonsubstantive word changes, the FAA is unaware of any opposition
to these changes. Unless a written adverse or negative comment, or a
written notice of intent to submit an adverse or negative comment is
received within the comment period, the regulation will become
effective on the date specified. After the close of the comment period,
the FAA will publish a document in the Federal Register indicating that
no adverse or negative comments were received and confirming the date
on which the final rule will become effective. If the FAA does receive,
within the comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written
notice of intent to submit such a comment, a document withdrawing the
amendments will be published in the Federal Register, and a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) may be published with a new comment period.
Comments Invited
Although this action was not preceded by an NPRM, comments are
invited on this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this
rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may
desire. Comments should identify the Rules Docket number and be
submitted in duplicate to the address specified under the caption
ADDRESSES. All communications received on or before the closing date
for comments will be considered, and this rule may be amended or
withdrawn in light of the comments received. Factual information that
supports the commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in
evaluating the effectiveness of this action and determining whether
additional rulemaking action would be needed.
Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be
available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the
Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that
summarizes each substantive FAA-public contact concerning this action
will be filed in the docket.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
submitted in response to this rule must submit a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to Docket No. 29008.'' The postcard will be date stamped and returned
to the commenter.
Availability
Using a modem and suitable communications software, an electronic
copy of this document may be downloaded from the FAA regulations
section of the FedWorld electronic bulletin board service (telephone:
703-321-3339) or the Federal Register's electronic bulletin board
service (telephone: 202-512-1661).
Internet users may reach the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov
or the Federal Register's web page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/
su__docs for access to recently published rulemaking documents.
Any person may obtain a copy of this document by submitting a
request to the FAA, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9680.
Communications must identify the amendment number or docket number.
Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3507(d)), there are no reporting or recordkeeping requirements
associated with this document.
Agency Findings
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this rule
does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
The FAA has determined that this regulation is noncontroversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. For the reasons
discussed in the preamble, I certify that this regulation (1) is not a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is
not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) if promulgated, 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. A copy of the regulatory evaluation prepared for this
action is contained in the rules docket. A copy of it may be obtained
by contacting the rules docket at the location provided under the
caption Addresses.
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International Trade Impact Statement
The rule will not constitute a barrier to international trade,
including the export of U.S. goods and services to foreign countries
and the import of foreign goods and services into the United States.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Assessment
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (the Act),
codified as 2 U.S.C. Secs. 1501-1571, requires each Federal agency, to
the extent permitted by law, to prepare a written assessment of the
effects of any Federal mandate in a proposed or final agency rule that
may result in expenditures by State, local, and tribal governments, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100 million or more
(adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year.
This rule does not meet the thresholds of the Act. Therefore, the
requirements of Title I of the Act do not apply.
Conclusion
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, and based on the
findings in the Regulatory Flexibility Determination and International
Trade Impact Analysis, the FAA has determined that this regulation is
not significant under Executive Order 12866. In addition, the FAA
certifies that this 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. This regulation is not
considered significant under DOT Order 2100.5, Policies and Procedures
for Simplification, Analysis, and Review of Regulations.
List of Subjects
14 CFR Part 27
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Rotorcraft, Safety.
14 CFR Part 29
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Rotorcraft, Safety.
PART 27--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR
parts 27 and 29 as follows:
1. The authority citation for part 27 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
Sec. 27.175 [Amended]
2. In Sec. 27.175(b)(5), remove the symbol ``VNH'' and
add, in its place, the symbol ``VNE''.
Sec. 27.351 [Amended]
3. In Sec. 27.351, paragraphs (b)(1) and (c)(1), add the word
``maximum'' before the words ``pilot force'' and remove the reference
to ``Sec. 27.395(a)'' and add, in its place, ``Sec. 27.397(a)''.
Sec. 27.391 [Amended]
4. In Sec. 27.391, remove the references to ``27.401'', ``27.403'',
and ``27.413''.
Sec. 27.621 [Amended]
5. In Sec. 27.621(c)(1)(ii), remove the word ``penetrate'' and add,
in its place, ``penetrant''.
PART 29--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
6. The authority citation for part 29 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
Sec. 29.351 [Amended]
7. In Sec. 29.351, paragraphs (b)(1) and (c)(1), remove the
reference to ``Sec. 29.395(a)'' and, in its place, add
``Sec. 29.397(a)''. In paragraph (b)(1), add the word ``directional''
between ``cockpit'' and ``control''. In paragraph (c)(1), add the word
``maximum'' before the words ``pilot force''.
Sec. 29.391 [Amended]
8. In Sec. 29.391, remove the reference to ``29.403'' and, in its
place, add ``29.399'', and remove the reference to ``29.413''.
Sec. 29.562 [Amended]
9. In Sec. 29.562(b)(3), remove the word ``floor'' between the
words ``sidewall'' and ``attachment''.
Sec. 29.621 [Amended]
10. In Sec. 29.621(c)(1)(ii), remove the word ``penetrate'' and, in
its place, add the word ``penetrant''.
Sec. 29.1125 [Amended]
11. In Sec. 29.1125(a)(4), remove the word ``Each'' and in its
place, add the word ``No'' and add the word ``or'' between the words
``exchanger'' and ``muff''.
Sec. 29.1521 [Amended]
12. In Sec. 29.1521(b)(1)(i), remove the word ``be'' and, in its
place, add the word ``by''; and remove ``deterimined'' and, in its
place, add the word ``determined''.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 25, 1997.
Donald P. Byrne,
Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations.
[FR Doc. 97-22973 Filed 8-28-97; 8:45 am]
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