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compliance with the full-fare disclosure 

mandate of the Department’s recent 

consumer rule, ‘‘Enhancing Airline 

Consumer Protections’’ (14 CFR 399.84, 

76 FR 23110, 23166, Apr. 25, 2011). The 

rule requires that in all fare 

advertisements for passenger air 

transportation, a tour, or a tour 

component the fare published by the 

vendor must represent the full amount 

payable by the consumer. Based on a 

recent review by the Office of Aviation 

Enforcement and Proceedings 

(Enforcement Office), a number of 

Internet sites display fares in whole 

dollar amounts that represent a 

rounding down of the exact fare, while 

other sites state the exact fare or round 

up. 

To comply with the requirements of 

our recently revised full-fare advertising 

rule, sellers of air transportation must in 

all fare displays state either the exact 

fare or round up to an amount greater 

than the exact fare. This will avoid 

stating a fare that is lower than its actual 

amount and may be particularly 

important in sites which rank fares and 

display fare alternatives by fare amount. 

The Enforcement Office views any 

failure to show either the exact fare or 

to round up to an amount greater than 

the exact fare to constitute an unfair and 

deceptive trade practice and unfair 

method of competition in violation of 49 

U.S.C. 41712 as well as a violation of 14 

CFR 399.84. Of course, sellers rounding 

up in their advertisements may sell the 

ticket at the exact fare when a purchase 

is made. 

The Enforcement Office will allow 

vendors 60 days to revise their site 

displays, if necessary, prior to 

instituting enforcement action on the 

basis of a practice of rounding down 

fare amounts. These disclosure 

requirements extend to all vendors of air 

transportation. Questions regarding this 

notice may be addressed to the Office of 

Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings 

(C–70), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

An electronic version of this 

document is available at http:// 

www.regulations.gov. 

Dated: February 28, 2012. 

Samuel Podberesky, 

Assistant General Counsel for Aviation 

Enforcement and Proceedings. 

[FR Doc. 2012–5217 Filed 3–2–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Best Equipped Best Served 

AGENCY: Department of Transportation, 

Federal Aviation Administration. 

ACTION: Notice of meeting. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is conducting a 

public meeting to seek technical input 

on proposed operational incentive 

scenarios for possible implementation 

in the 2012–2014 timeframe. The 

discussion will be limited to technical 

and operational implications of these 

selected scenarios. The candidate 

proposals for discussion have been 

designed to deliver on the best 

equipped, best performing, best served 

concept for implementation in the 

2012–2014 timeframe. The proposed 

scenarios target use of the following 

NextGen technologies: ADS–B Out and 

In and RNAV/RNP 0.3 with and without 

RF Legs. This meeting is focused on 

technical considerations; before 

implementation of any potential 

scenario the FAA would conduct the 

necessary reviews and opportunities for 

public notice and comment as 

appropriate. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Christopher Hillers, Office of Aviation 

Policy and Plans: Telephone (202) 267– 

3274: Email: 9-AWA-APO-OpsIncentives@FAA.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

FAA has been analyzing and 

developing operational incentives for 

several years with the purpose of 

implementing a best equipped, best 

performing, best served policy. Best 

equipped, best served (BE–BS) has also 

been widely discussed in various 

industry forums, including the recent 

recommendations that were made by the 

Future of Aviation Advisory Committee 

(FAAC) and NextGen Advisory 

Committee (NAC). FAA is seeking 

stakeholder input on the technical and 

operational feasibility of the proposed 

scenarios from an operator and airport 

perspective. 

Meeting Information 

Public meeting at FAA Headquarters 

(800 Independence Avenue SW., 

Washington, DC 20591) on March 13, 

2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 

meeting will also be available to view 

on-line. Details of participation by Web 

cast can be found at http://www.faa.gov/ 

go/2012opsincentivesmeeting/. RSVPs 

will be required in order to attend the 

meeting in person, and requested for 

participants intending to view the Web 

cast. RSVP by March 9 to: 9-AWA-APOOps-Incentives@FAA.gov. 

Descriptions of each of the 

operational scenarios for discussion at 

the March 13 meeting can be obtained 

at: http://www.faa.gov/go/ 

2012opsincentivesmeeting/. FAA will 

accept clarifying questions about these 

proposals via email at 9-AWA-APO-OpsIncentives@FAA.gov. Clarifying 

questions submitted in advance of the 

March 13 meeting will be addressed at 

the meeting, if possible. Comments 

specifically addressing these proposed 

operational scenarios will be accepted 

through March 20 and should be 

submitted to: 9-AWA-APO-OpsIncentives@FAA.gov. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on February 28, 

2012. 

Nan Shellabarger, 

Director Office of Aviation Policy and Plans. 

[FR Doc. 2012–5304 Filed 3–2–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Notice of a Non-Aeronautical Land-Use 

Change Effecting the Quitclaim Deed 

and Federal Grant Assurance 

Obligations at Blythe Airport, Blythe, 

CA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration, DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of a Non-aeronautical 

land-use change. 

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) proposes to rule 

and invites public comment on the 

application for a non-aeronautical landuse change for approximately 829 acres 

of airport property at Blythe Airport, 

Blythe, California, from the aeronautical 

use provisions of the Quitclaim Deed 

and Grant Agreement Assurances since 

the land is not needed for aeronautical 

purposes. The property will be leased 

for its fair market value and the rental 

proceeds deposited in the airport 

account for airport use. The reuse of the 

land for a solar farm represents a 

compatible land use that will not 

interfere with the airport or its 

operation, thereby protecting the 

interests of civil aviation and 

contributing to the self-sustainability of 

the airport. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before April 4, 2012. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Comments on the request may be mailed 

or delivered to the FAA at the following 

address: Tony Garcia, Airports 


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Compliance Program Manager, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Airports 

Division, Federal Register Comment, 

P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, CA 

90009–2007. In addition, one copy of 

the comment submitted to the FAA 

must be mailed or delivered to 

Mr. Colby Cataldi, Assistant Director, 

Economic Development Agency/ 

Aviation, 3403 10 Street, Suite 500, 

Riverside, CA 92501. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 

accordance with the Wendell H. Ford 

Aviation Investment and Reform Act for 

the 21st Century (AIR 21), Public Law 

10–181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this 

notice must be published in the Federal 

Register 30 days before the Secretary 

may waive any condition imposed on a 

federally obligated airport by surplus 

property conveyance deeds or grant 

agreements. 

The following is a brief overview of 

the request: 

Riverside County Economic 

Development Agency requested a 

modification of the conditions in the 

Quitclaim Deed and Grant Agreement 

Assurances to permit non-aeronautical 

use of approximately 829 acres of land 

at Blythe Airport. The subject property 

is located northeast of the airfield. The 

land is presently unused and 

undeveloped. The land will be 

redeveloped for a solar farm. Riverside 

County Economic Development Agency 

proposes to lease the property under the 

terms of a long-term lease for a solar 

farm since the land is not needed for 

aeronautical purposes. Reuse of the land 

for a solar farm will not impede future 

development of the airport, which has 

an abundance of land. The lease rate 

will be based on the appraised market 

value and the lease proceeds will be 

deposited in the airport account and 

used for airport purposes. The use of the 

property for a solar farm represents a 

compatible use. Construction and 

operations of the solar farm will not 

interfere with airport operations. The 

land will become revenue-producing 

property, which will enhance the selfsustainability of the airport and, 

thereby, serve the interests of civil 

aviation. 

Issued in Hawthorne, California, on 

February 28, 2012. 

Brian Armstrong, 

Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, 

Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region. 

[FR Doc. 2012–5299 Filed 3–2–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Underwater Locating Devices 

(Acoustic) (Self-Powered) 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of revocation of 

Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C–121 

and C–121a, Underwater Locating 

Devices (ULD). 

SUMMARY: This is a confirmation notice 

for the planned revocation of all 

Technical Standard Order 

authorizations issued for the production 

of Underwater Locating Devices 

(Acoustic) (Self-Powered) manufactured 

to the TSO–C121 and TSO–C121a 

specifications. These actions are 

necessary because the planned issuance 

of TSO–C121b, Underwater Locating 

Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered), 

minimum performance standard (MPS) 

will increase the minimum operating 

life of Underwater Locating Devices 

from 30 days to 90 days. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Gregory Borsari, AIR–130, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 470 L’Enfant 

Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC 

20024. Telephone (202) 385–4578, fax 

(202) 385–4651, email to: 

gregory.borsari@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

On August 23, 2011, the Federal 

Aviation Administration (FAA) 

published a Notice in the Federal 

Register, Volume 76, page 52734, 

announcing the planned revocation of 

TSO–C121 and TSO–C121a 

authorizations and requested comments. 

The FAA proposed revising TSO–C121a 

to invoke the new SAE standard 

AS8045A which improves ULD 

performance, including increasing the 

battery operating life from 30 days to 90 

days. When TSO–C121b is published, 

the FAA proposed withdrawing TSO– 

C121 and TSO–C121a authorizations no 

later than March 1, 2014. All 

Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) 

(Self-Powered) equipment 

manufacturers seeking TSO 

authorization would then need to obtain 

a new authorization to manufacture in 

accordance with TSO–C121b. 

Comments 

The FAA received four comments in 

response to the August 23, 2011, 

Federal Register Notice. The first 

comment, by Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes (Boeing), stated that the 

effective date of the planned 

withdrawal, March 1, 2014, appeared to 

have been calculated to provide two 

years between the publication date of 

the new TSO (approximately March 

2012) and the withdrawal of the TSO 

authorizations. In order to allow orderly 

compliance, however, Boeing stated that 

industry needs the FAA to ensure at 

least three full years will be provided. 

Boeing stated that three years is the 

minimal time required for affected 

industry to address technical, business, 

and certification aspects of a new 

underwater locating device (ULD) before 

the existing devices can no longer be 

manufactured. Boeing urged the FAA 

take into consideration the fact that 

there are multiple flight data recorder 

suppliers with varying procurement 

methods and contractual details that 

will be necessary to address. 

Additionally, Boeing noted that the new 

SAE performance standards referenced 

in proposed TSO–C121b include new 

testing requirements. Boeing 

commented that one ULD manufacturer 

has already indicated that its existing 

90-day ULD will not meet the 

requirements of the new SAE 

specification called out in the TSO, and 

therefore, a complete re-design of the 

unit will be necessary. The FAA agrees 

with Boeing’s comment. TSO–C121b 

was published on February 28, 2012 and 

as such we have changed the 

withdrawal date to March 1, 2015. 

Boeing also stated that the effect of the 

planned TSO revocation would be to 

eliminate the manufacture of ULDs 

based on an older SAE Aerospace 

Standard that calls for a 30-day life, and 

requires the use of only ULDs based on 

a newer SAE standard that calls for a 90- 

day life. While Boeing recognized the 

current 14 CFR part 25 design 

regulations applicable to ULDs specified 

in 14 CFR 25.1457(g)(3) do not require 

a specific battery life, Boeing noted that 

the associated 14 CFR part 121 

operating rules states in 

§ 121.359(c)(2)(iii), the aircraft have an 

‘‘approved’’ underwater locating device. 

By revising the TSO to require different 

performance standards of the new SAE 

specification, Boeing argued that it 

appears the FAA may essentially be 

implementing a new operating 

requirement without rulemaking to 

precede it. Boeing asked the FAA to 

review this process and clarify the 

intent. 

The FAA acknowledges this 

comment. The TSO process is one 

method to gain approval for an 

underwater locating device, but not the 

only method. The FAA notes that it is 

within its authority to revoke, or 

withdraw, previous TSO–C121 and 


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