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the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would not have a 

substantial direct effect 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this proposed regulation: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), and 

3. 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. 

You can find our regulatory 

evaluation and the estimated costs of 

compliance in the AD Docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 

39 as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new AD: 

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 

2011–0034; Directorate Identifier 2010– 

NM–021–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by March 

18, 2011. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to The Boeing 

Company Model 777–200 series airplanes, 

certificated in any category; as identified in 

Boeing Service Bulletin 777–23–0176, 

Revision 2, dated October 26, 2006. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 23: Communications. 

Unsafe Condition 

(e) This AD results from an in-flight 

entertainment (IFE) systems review. We are 

issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew 

is able to turn off electrical power to the IFE 

system and other non-essential electrical 

systems through a switch in the flight 

compartment in the event of smoke or flames. 

The flightcrew’s inability to turn off electrical 

power to the IFE system and other nonessential electrical systems in the event of 

smoke or flames could result in the inability 

to control smoke or flames in the airplane 

flight deck or passenger cabin during a nonnormal or emergency situation. 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Modification 

(g) Within 60 months after the effective 

date of this AD: At the cabin system control 

panel (CSCP), remove the CSCP core 

partition software, the cabin area control 

panel (CACP) operational program software 

(OPS), the zone management unit (ZMU) 

OPS, and the cabin system management unit 

(CSMU) OPS; install core partition software 

for the CSCP; install OPS for the CACP, 

ZMU, and CSMU; and install the new 

configuration database (CDB) in the cabin 

management system (CMS) line replaceable 

units; in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 777–23–0176, Revision 2, 

dated October 26, 2006. 

Concurrent Requirements 

(h) Prior to or concurrently with 

accomplishing the requirements of paragraph 

(g) of this AD, replace the OPS for the CSCP, 

CACP, and CSMU, and reinstall the CDB, in 

accordance with Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777– 

23–0141, dated June 14, 2001. 

(i) Prior to or concurrently with 

accomplishing the requirements of paragraph 

(g) of this AD, install a new CSCP; install a 

new CMS CDB; and install new OPS for the 

CSCP, ZMU, passenger address controller, 

cabin interphone controller, CACP, speaker 

drive module, overhead electronics units, 

and seat electronics unit; in accordance with 

the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 777–23–0010, dated April 

25, 1996. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(j)(1) Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 

(ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve 

AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 

procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 

information to ATTN: Joe Salameh, 

Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment 

Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 

Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone 

(425) 917–6454; fax (425) 917–6590. 

Information may be e-mailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 

(2) To request a different method of 

compliance or a different compliance time 

for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 

39.19. Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the local flight standards district office/ 

certificate holding district office. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 

25, 2011. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–2172 Filed 1–31–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–0035; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–NM–110–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 

A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–605R, C4– 

605R Variant F, and F4–605R 

Airplanes, and A310–204 and –304 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for the 

products listed above. This proposed 

AD results from mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) 

originated by an aviation authority of 

another country to identify and correct 

an unsafe condition on an aviation 

product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 

condition as: 

Airbus, in the frame of the Extended 

Service Goal (ESG) exercise, has 

demonstrated by post-certification analysis 

that, among the types of yokes in service, one 

component on the CF6–80C2 forward engine 

mounts (skinny cast yoke) does not meet the 

Design Service Goal (DSG) requirements. 

This condition, if not corrected, could 

result in a deterioration of the structural 

integrity of the forward engine mount. 

* * * * * 

The unsafe condition is possible 

separation of the engine from the engine 

mount during flight. The proposed AD 

would require actions that are intended 

to address the unsafe condition 

described in the MCAI. 

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DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by March 18, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, 

M–30, West Building Ground Floor, 

Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, 

M–30, West Building Ground Floor, 

Room W12–40, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 

9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS— 

EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond 

Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 

Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 

96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: 

account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 

Internet http://www.airbus.com. You 

may review copies of the referenced 

service information at the FAA, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. 

For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 425–227– 

1221. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Operations 

office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 

Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 

1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone 

(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2011–0035; Directorate Identifier 

2010–NM–110–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD based on those comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

The European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Community, has issued EASA 

Airworthiness Directive 2010–0066, 

dated April 21, 2010 (referred to after 

this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe 

condition for the specified products. 

The MCAI states: 

Airbus, in the frame of the Extended 

Service Goal (ESG) exercise, has 

demonstrated by post-certification analysis 

that, among the types of yokes in service, one 

component on the CF6–80C2 forward engine 

mounts (skinny cast yoke) does not meet the 

Design Service Goal (DSG) requirements. 

This condition, if not corrected, could 

result in a deterioration of the structural 

integrity of the forward engine mount. 

For the reasons described above, this AD 

requires operators to [perform an inspection 

to determine the part number of the forward 

engine mount skinny cast yokes,] perform a 

one time [detailed] inspection [for rupture] of 

the forward engine mount skinny cast yokes 

Part Number (P/N) 9383M43G08, 

9383M43G09, 9383M43G10 and 

9383M43G11 of GE CF6–80C2 powered 

aeroplanes and to replace the affected skinny 

cast yokes with forged yokes. 

Upon replacement of the skinny cast yoke, 

the General Electric CF6–80C2 Service 

Bulletin (SB) 72–0222 [installation of a 

redesigned forward engine mount system] 

must be completed as a prerequisite. 

The unsafe condition is possible 

separation of the engine from the engine 

mount during flight. You may obtain 

further information by examining the 

MCAI in the AD docket. 

Relevant Service Information 

Airbus has issued All Operators 

Telexes A300–71A6029, including 

Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, dated 

March 30, 2010; and A310–71A2036, 

including Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 

04, dated March 30, 2010. GE has issued 

CF6–80C2 Service Bulletin 72–0222, 

Revision 4, dated February 29, 2000. 

The actions described in this service 

information are intended to correct the 

unsafe condition identified in the 

MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

We have reviewed the MCAI and 

related service information and, in 

general, agree with their substance. But 

we might have found it necessary to use 

different words from those in the MCAI 

to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. 

operators and is enforceable. In making 

these changes, we do not intend to differ 

substantively from the information 

provided in the MCAI and related 

service information. 

We might also have proposed 

different actions in this AD from those 

in the MCAI in order to follow FAA 

policies. Any such differences are 

highlighted in a Note within the 

proposed AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this proposed AD would 

affect about 53 products of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it would take 

about 10 work-hours per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this proposed AD. The average labor 

rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on 

these figures, we estimate the cost of the 

proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 

$45,050, or $850 per product. 

In addition, we estimate that any 

necessary follow-on actions would take 

about 608 work-hours and require parts 

costing $322,000, for a cost of $373,680 

per product. We have no way of 

determining the number of products 

that may need these actions. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

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General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would not have a 

substantial direct effect 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this proposed regulation: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 

3. 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. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 

39 as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new AD: 

Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2011–0035; 

Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–110–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by March 

18, 2011. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 

B4–601, B4–603, B4–605R, C4–605R Variant 

F, and F4–605R airplanes, and A310–204 and 

–304 airplanes; certificated in any category; 

powered by General Electric Model CF6– 

80C2 engines. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 71: Powerplant. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

Airbus, in the frame of the Extended 

Service Goal (ESG) exercise, has 

demonstrated by post-certification analysis 

that, among the types of yokes in service, one 

component on the CF6–80C2 forward engine 

mounts (skinny cast yoke) does not meet the 

Design Service Goal (DSG) requirements. 

This condition, if not corrected, could 

result in a deterioration of the structural 

integrity of the forward engine mount. 

* * * * * 

The unsafe condition is possible separation 

of the engine from the engine mount during 

flight. 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Inspection and Corrective Actions 

(g) Within 400 flight cycles after the 

effective date of this AD, for each engine, 

inspect to determine the part number of the 

forward engine mounting yoke, in 

accordance with Airbus All Operators Telex 

A300–71A6029 or A310–71A2036, both 

dated March 30, 2010, as applicable. A 

review of airplane maintenance records is 

acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the 

part number of the yoke can be conclusively 

determined from that review. 

(1) If the inspection required in paragraph 

(g) of this AD finds any mounting yoke is a 

skinny cast yoke having part number (P/N) 

9383M43G08, 9383M43G09, 9383M43G10, or 

9383M43G11, do a detailed inspection of the 

yoke to determine if it is ruptured, in 

accordance with Airbus All Operators Telex 

A300–71A6029 or A310–71A2036, both 

dated March 30, 2010, as applicable. 

(i) If the mounting yoke is ruptured, before 

further flight, repair in accordance with a 

method approved by the FAA or the 

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or 

its delegated agent. 

(ii) If the mounting yoke is not ruptured, 

within 7,000 flight cycles after the effective 

date of this AD replace the skinny cast yoke 

with a forged yoke, in accordance with 

Airbus All Operators Telex A300–71A6029 

or A310–71A2036, both dated March 30, 

2010, as applicable. 

(2) At the applicable time specified in 

paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, 

report to Airbus the findings of the 

inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) using 

Appendix 02 and Appendix 03, as 

applicable, of Airbus All Operators Telex 

A300–71A6029 or A310–71A2036, both 

dated March 30, 2010, as applicable. Send 

the report to Laure Dupland, SEEE3; 

Customer Services; telephone +33 (0)5 61 18 

20 24; fax +33 (0)5 61 93 36 14; e-mail 

laure.dupland@airbus.com. 

(i) If the inspection was done on or after 

the effective date of this AD: Submit the 

report within 30 days after the inspection. 

(ii) If the inspection was done before the 

effective date of this AD: Submit the report 

within 30 days after the effective date of this 

AD. 

(h) Prior to or concurrent with the actions 

required by paragraph (g)(1)(ii), install a 

redesigned forward engine mount system in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of GE CF6–80C2 Service Bulletin 

72–0222, Revision 4, dated February 29, 

2000. 

(i) As of the effective date of this AD, do 

not install any forward engine mount skinny 

cast yoke having P/N 9383M43G08, 

9383M43G09, 9383M43G10, or 9383M43G11, 

on any airplane. 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(j) The following provisions also apply to 

this AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Send information to ATTN: Dan Rodina, 

Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, 

ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 

227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using 

any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 

principal inspector, or lacking a principal 

inspector, the manager of the local flight 

standards district office/certificate holding 

district office. The AMOC approval letter 

must specifically reference this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any 

requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 

actions from a manufacturer or other source, 

use these actions if they are FAA-approved. 

Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State 

of Design Authority (or their delegated 

agent). You are required to assure the product 

is airworthy before it is returned to service. 

(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal 

agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 

person is not required to respond to, nor 

shall a person be subject to a penalty for 

failure to comply with a collection of 

information subject to the requirements of 

the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that 

collection of information displays a current 

valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 

Control Number for this information 

collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for 

this collection of information is estimated to 

be approximately 5 minutes per response, 

including the time for reviewing instructions, 

completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. All responses to this collection 

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of information are mandatory. Comments 

concerning the accuracy of this burden and 

suggestions for reducing the burden should 

be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence 

Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 

Information Collection Clearance Officer, 

AES–200. 

Related Information 

(k) Refer to MCAI European Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness 

Directive 2010–0066, dated April 21, 2010; 

and the service information identified in 

Table 1 of this AD; for related information. 

TABLE 1—SERVICE INFORMATION

Service information Revision Date 

Airbus All Operators Telex A300–71A6029 ........................................................... Original .................................................. March 30, 2010. 

Airbus All Operators Telex A310–71A2036 ........................................................... Original .................................................. March 30, 2010. 

GE CF6–80C2 Service Bulletin 72–0222 .............................................................. 4 ............................................................ February 29, 2000. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 

25, 2011. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–2173 Filed 1–31–11; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 139 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0247; Notice No. 11– 

01] 

RIN 2120–AJ70 

Safety Enhancements Part 139, 

Certification of Airports 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to amend 

the airport certification standards in 

part 139. This action would establish 

minimum standards for training of 

personnel who access the airport nonmovement area (ramp and apron) to 

help prevent accidents and incidents in 

that area. A certificate holder would be 

required to conduct pavement surface 

evaluations to ensure reliability of 

runway surfaces in wet weather 

conditions. This action would also 

require a Surface Movement Guidance 

Control System (SMGCS) plan if the 

certificate holder conducts low visibility 

operations. The plan would facilitate 

the safe movement of aircraft and 

vehicles in low visibility conditions. 

Finally, this action would clarify the 

applicability of part 139 and explicitly 

prohibit fraudulent or intentionally false 

statements in a certificate application or 

record required to be maintained. 

DATES: Send your comments on or 

before April 4, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments 

identified by Docket Number FAA– 

2010–0247 using any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov and follow 

the online instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 

• Mail: Send comments to Docket 

Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., West Building Ground 

Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 

20590–0001. 

• Hand Delivery: Take comments to 

Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of 

the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 

For more information on the 

rulemaking process, see the 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of 

this document. 

Privacy: We will post all comments 

received, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. 

Using the search function of our docket 

Web site, anyone can find and read the 

comments received into any of our 

dockets, including the name of the 

individual sending the comment (or 

signing the comment for an association, 

business, labor union, etc.). You may 

review DOT’s complete Privacy Act 

Statement in the Federal Register 

published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 

19477–78) or you may visit http:// 

DocketsInfo.dot.gov. 

Docket: To read background 

documents or comments received, go to 

http://www.regulations.gov at any time 

and follow the online instructions for 

accessing the docket or go to Docket 

Operations in Room W12–140 of the 

West Building Ground Floor at 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

technical questions concerning this 

proposed rule, contact Kenneth Langert, 

Federal Aviation Administration, Office 

of Airports Safety and Standards, 

Airport Safety and Operations Division 

(AAS–300), 800 Independence Avenue, 

SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone 

(202) 493–4529; fax (202) 493–1416; 

e-mail: kenneth.langert@faa.gov. For 

legal questions concerning this rule, 

contact Robert Hawks, Office of the 

Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 

267–7143; fax (202) 267–7971; e-mail: 

rob.hawks@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Later in 

this preamble under the Additional 

Information section, we discuss how 

you can comment on this proposal and 

how we will handle your comments. 

Included in this discussion is related 

information about the docket, privacy, 

and the handling of proprietary or 

confidential business information. We 

also discuss how you can get a copy of 

this proposal and related rulemaking 

documents. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules on 

aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the 

United States Code. Subtitle I, section 

106 describes the authority of the FAA 

Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation 

Programs, describes in more detail the 

scope of the agency’s authority. 

The FAA is issuing this rulemaking 

under the authority described in subtitle 

VII, part A, subpart III, section 44706, 

‘‘Airport operating certificates.’’ Under 

that section, Congress charges the FAA 

with promoting safe flight of civil 

aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 

regulations for practices, methods, and 

procedures the Administrator finds 

necessary for safety in air commerce, 

including issuing airport operating 

certificates that contain terms the 

Administrator finds necessary to ensure 

safety in air transportation. This 

proposed rule is within the scope of that 

authority because it would enhance 

safety in airport operations by requiring 

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