UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, DC

Issued by the Department of Transportation on May 4 , 2011

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN

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_____________________________________________________________ _________________ ____________ ___________________________ This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order will be issued in this matter).

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Application of A TLAS AIR, INC. filed 3 / 1 0 /11 for:

XX Renewal of e xemption under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to provide the following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of property and mail between the United States and Afghanistan, including authority to operate via intermediate points to Afghanistan and beyond.

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Application of EVERGRE EN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES, INC. filed 3/18/11 for:

XX Renewal of e xemption under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to provide the following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of property and mail between the United States and Afghanistan, including authority to operate via intermediate points to Afghanistan and beyond.

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Application of SOUTHERN AIR, INC. filed 2/17/ 11 for:

XX Renewal of e xemption under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to provide the following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of property and mail between the United States and Afghanistan, including authority to operate via intermediate points to Afghanistan and beyond.

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Application of KALITTA AIR, LLC filed 3/25/ 11 for :

XX Renewal of e xemption under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to provide the following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of property and mail between the United States and Afghanistan, including authority to operate via intermediate points to Afghanistan and beyond.Applicant rep s : Russell E. Pommer (202) 822

- 9121 (Atlas) Edward W. Sauer (202) 626

- 6641 (Evergreen) Aaron A. Goerlich (202) 776

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Mark W. Atwood (202) 202) 463

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DOT Analyst: Robert J. Finamore (202) 366

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D I S P O S I T I O N

XX Granted (subject to conditions , see below )

The above action s were effective when taken: May 4 , 2011 through May 4 , 2013

. Action taken by: Paul L. Gretch, Director

Office of International Aviation

XX The authority granted is consistent with the overall state of aviation relations between the United States and Afghanistan.

Except to the extent exempted or waived, this authority is subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations

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XX Holder’s certificates of public convenience and necessity

XX Standard exemption conditions (attached)

On the basis of data officially noticeable under Rule 24(g) of the Department's regulations, we found the applicant s qualified to provide the exemption services authorized.

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR Part 385, we found that ( 1) our action was consistent with Department policy; (2) grant of the authority was consistent with the public interest; and (3) grant of the authority would not constitute a major regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.

To the extent not granted, we denied all requests in the referenced Docket s

. We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority granted in this Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR §385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date of issuance of this Notice. This action was effective when taken, and the filing of a petition for review wil l not alter such effectiveness.

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.regulations.gov

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U.S. Carrier Exemption Conditions

In the conduct of the operat ions authorized, the U.S. carrier applicant(s) shall:

(1) Hold at all times effective operating authority from the government of each country served;

(2) Comply with applicable requirements concerning oversales contained in 14 CFR 250 (for

scheduled operations, if authorized);

(3) Comply with the requirements for reporting data contained in 14 CFR 241;

(4) Comply with requirements for minimum insurance coverage, and for certifying that coverage to the Department, contained in 14 CFR 205;

(5) Exc ept as specifically exempted or otherwise provided for in a Department Order, comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 203, concerning waiver of Warsaw Convention liability limits
and defenses;

(6) Comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Avi ation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration, and with all applicable U.S. Government requirements concerning security, including, but not limited to, 49 CFR Part 1544. To assure compliance with all applicable U.S. Government requireme nts concerning security, the holder shall, before commencing any new service (including charter flights) to or from a foreign airport, contact its Principal Security Inspector (PSI) to advise the PSI of its plans and to find out whether the Transportation Security Administration has determined that security is adequate to allow such airport(s) to be served ;

(7) Comply with such other reasonable terms, conditions, and limitations required by the public interest as may be prescribed by the Department of Tra nsportation, with all applicable orders and regulations of other U.S. agencies and courts, and with all applicable laws of the United States.

The authority granted shall be effective only during the period when the holder is in compliance

with the conditi ons imposed above.

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