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U.S. Deparlmenl 

of Transportotion 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Northwest Mountain Region 

Office of Regional Counsel 

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, 

Oregon, Utah, Washington, 

Wyoming 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W 

Renton, Washington 98057 

Tsl: (425) 227-2165 

Fax; (425) 227-1007 

david .f.s hayne@faa .gov 

March 6, 2014 

VIA FACSIMILE AND CERTIFIED MAIL- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Hea1ing Docket 

Federal Aviation Administration 

(Wilbur Wright Bldg-- Room 2W1000) 

800 Independence Avenue S.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

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Re: 

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In the Matter of Joseph D. Barbera, FAA Case No. 2013NM090056 

Enclosed is an original and one copy of a request for hearing and Complaint in the abovereferenced proceeding. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requests that the hearing in tbis matter be hdd in 

Portland, Oregon, and expects that the hearing will last one (1) day. 

For scheduling purposes, FAA attomey, David F. Shayne will be unavailable the following dates in 

20!4: March 24 through April !0; April 15, 16, 21, and 22; June 4 and 5; September 25 and 26; October 

9, !0, 16,and 17,2014,inclusive. 

Please address all communications for the FAA to the undersigned at: 

DFS/tek 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Northwest Motmtain Region, ANM-7 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Renton, Washington 98057 

Telephone: (425) 227-1847 

FAX: (425) 227-1007 

Enclosures: Request for Hearing (Appeal) 

Complaint 
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DA.V!Of. SHAYNE 

FAA OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL 

I. 601 LIND Avr;"', SW 

ReNTON, w A.SHJNGTON 98057 

TELEPHONE: (425) 227-2165 

fACSIM!LE: (425) 227-1007 

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

In the Matter of: 

Joseph D. Barbera FAA Case No. 2013NM090056 

Judge Not Assigned 

JUDGE NOT ASSIGNED: 

COMPLAINT 

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by counsel, hereby files its Complaint, 

pursuant to Rule 208 of the Rules ofPractice (14 Code of Federal Regulations (C.P.R.) Section 

13 .208), and states as follows: 

I. 

On February 18, 2014, Joseph Barbera, was advised through a Final Notice ofJ:'roposed 

Civil Penalty that the FAA proposed to assess a civil penalty in the amount of $1,1 00. On March 

3, 2014, Mr. Barbera, submitted a written request for a hearing. 

II. 

I. On or about June 22,2013, .Joseph Barbera operated an ultralight vehicle at an 

altitude higher than !8,000 feet Mean Sea Level. 

COMPLAINT 

FA.A v, Joseph D. 8l)(bcra. 

FAA Case No. 2013NM0.90056 

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DAVID [i_ SHAYNE. F'AA ATTQRJ\.TEY 

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2. As a result of the above, Joseph Barbera operated an u.ltralight in Class A airspace 

without obtaining prior authorization from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over 

that airspace. 

3. As a result oft11e above, Joseph Barbera operated an ultralight vehicle in a manner 

that created a hazard to other persons or property, 

II!. 

1. By reason of the foregoing facts and circumstances, Joseph Barbera violated the 

following sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R.): 

a. Section I 03.9(a), in that you operated an ultralight vehicle in a manner that created a 

hazard to other persons or property. 

b. Section 103.17, in that you operated an ultralight vehicle within Class A airspace 

without obtaining prior authorization from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over 

that airspace. 

2. ln accordance with Sections 46301(a) and (d) of Title 49 of the United States Code 

(U.S.C.) (Transportation) [49 U.S. C. Sections 46301(a) and (d)], Joseph Barbera is liable 

for a civi]penalty not to exceed $11,000 for each of the violations noted. 

3. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, a civil penalty of$1, 100 is appropriate. 

WHEREFORE, the Agency, by counsel, respectfully requests that the Administrative 

Law Judge o;nter an Order tbat Josc:ph Barbera be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of 

$1,100. 

COMPLAINT 

FAA v. Joseph D. Barbera. 

fAA Case No. 2013NM0900S6 

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DAV[D F. SHA YNF__, FAA ATTORNEY 

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ANSWER 

In accordance with Section 13.209 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Joseph Barbera, must 

answer this Complaint not later than thirty (30) days from the time it is served on it. Failure to 

file an Answer within thirty (30) days without good cause shall be deemed an admission of the 

truth of each allegation contained in the Complaint [14.C.F.R. § 13.209(f)]. 

COMPLAlNT 

FAA v. Joseph D. Barbera. 

FAA Ca." No. 2013NM090056 

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DA V!b \'. SHA YNT', fAA ATTO.NEY 

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certifY that the foregoing Complaint has been serv~d as designated by the recipient's 

nrune this date, to the following: 

Federal Aviation Administration-Facsimile and First Class, Rettnl1 Receipt Requested Mail 

Attn: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building- Suite 2Wl 000 

800 Independence Avenue SW 

Washington, D.C. 20591 

Fax: (202) 493-5142 

Joseph D Barbera- First Class and Retum Receipt Requested Mail 

14706 NE Erickson Dr. 

La Center, W A 98629-4405 

Dated this 6111 day of March 2014. 

CQMPI-J\INT 

FAA. v, Jo~eph D. Ba.rbcm. 

FAA Ca<e No. 20 13NM090056 

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Terri irk 

Office of Regional Counsel (ANlvT-7) 

F cderal Aviation Administration 

1601. Lind Ave. SW 

Renton, WA 98057 

(425) 227-2007 

DA VfD F. SHAYNE, FAA A.TTORNEY 

TEL: (425) 227-2.1 65; FAX, (425) 227-1007 
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Date: 24 Feb 2014 

Reference: 2013NM090056 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGCA03 

CC: David F. Shayne 

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Regional Counsel 

MAR 0 3 2014 

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I respectfully request a hearing in this matter, and to not accept the proposed penalty 

described in the Final Notice of Proposed OVil Penalty, dated 18 February, 2014. 

Joseph D .. Barbel- ' I n ~/ \j I· 
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