### 12906 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2012 / Notices

• Adjourn

Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairman, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in the **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time.

Issued in Washington, DC, on February 27,
2012. Kathy Hitt, Program Analyst, Business Operations Branch, Federal Aviation Administration.

[FR Doc. 2012–5129 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at Fresno**  **Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, CA** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice of request to release airport land.

**SUMMARY :**  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application for a release of approximately 16.02 acres of airport property at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, California from all conditions contained in the Grant Assurances since the parcels of land is not needed for airport purposes. The land is located approximately 5,000 feet from the end of runway 11L in the northwest corner of the airport property. The property will be sold for its fair market value to the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) and the proceeds deposited in the airport account. CALTRANS will continue to use the land as passive wetlands, which will keep the property vacant and compatible with the airport to ensure it does not interfere with the airport or its operation, as well as continuing to serve the interest of civil aviation.

**DATES :**  Comments must be received on or before April 2, 2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Comments on the request may be mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Robert Lee, Airports Compliance Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, San Francisco Airports District Office, Federal Register Comment, 1000 Marina Boulevard, Suite 220, Brisbane, CA 94005. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Russell C. Widmar, Director of Aviation, 4995 E. Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), Public Law 106–181 (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:

The City of Fresno, California requested a release from grant assurance obligations for approximately 16.02 acres of airport land to allow for its sale. The property was originally acquired as two separate parcels with federal funding and airport generated funds. Approximately 5.32 Acres were acquired under Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP) grant No. 6–06– 0087–06 and 10.70 acres of the land was acquired from the State of California with airport generated funds.

Due to its location and condition, the property cannot be used for airport purposes. The property previously contained homes that have been removed and the land cleared. The land is presently kept vacant and is unimproved and does not have income generating potential. The planned land use is for water recharge, ponding basin, and passive wetlands. The property will be kept mitigated to ensure that its passive use does not interfere with airport operations. The release will allow 16.02 acres to be sold to CALTRANS. The sale price will be based on an upward adjusted appraised market value of $762,450. The sale proceeds will be deposited in the airport account. The Fresno Yosemite International Airport will be properly compensated, thereby serving the interests of civil aviation.

Issued in Brisbane, California, on February
22, 2012. Robin K. Hunt, Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Western-Pacific Region.

[FR Doc. 2012–5167 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am]

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**Federal Aviation Administration**

**Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Property at the Dubois**  **Regional Airport, Reynoldsville, PA**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice of request to release airport property.

**SUMMARY :**  The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the release of 11.47 acres of land at the Dubois Regional Airport, Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania under the provisions of Section 47125(a) of Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.).

**DATES :**  Comments on this application must be received on or before April 2, 2012. Comments should be mailed or delivered to the addresses listed below.

**ADDRESSES :**  Documents are available for review, by appointment, at the following addresses: Robert W. Shaffer, Manager, Dubois

Regional Airport, 377 Aviation Way, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. and at the FAA Harrisburg Airports District Office: Lori K. Pagnanelli, Manager, Harrisburg

Airports District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Dr., Suite 508, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Susan L. McDonald, Environmental Protection Specialist, Harrisburg Airports District Office location listed above.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The FAA invites public comment on the request to release property at the Dubois Regional Airport under the provisions of Section 47125(a) of Title 49 U.S.C. The FAA has determined that the request to release property at the Dubois Regional Airport (DUJ), Pennsylvania, submitted by the Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority (Authority), meets the procedural requirements.

The following is a brief overview of the request:

The Authority requests the release ofreal property totaling 11.47 acres of nonaeronautical airport property to Orion Drilling Company of Corpus Christi, TX. The land was originally purchased with federal funds in 1988, AIP Grant 3–42– 0023–05–88. In 2007, the Authority requested, and FAA approved, a changein use from aeronautical use to nonaeronautical use of three parcels of land (Lots 1, 2, and 3), totaling 36.33 acres of the Air Commerce Park. The subject 11.47 acres of this request is Lot 2 of the 36.33 acre Air Commence Park. Lot 2 of


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the Air Commence Park is currently undeveloped property. It is located on the southwest corner within the Air Commerce Park, which is directly north of the main DuBois Regional Airport parking lot and south of State Route 830. Orion Drilling Company of Corpus Christi, TX is proposing to develop the property and erect two buildings, an office and a warehouse, to store and maintain drilling units for the Marcellus shale gas industry. The subject land does not serve an aeronautical purpose and is not needed for airport development, as shown on the Airport Layout Plan for the Dubois Regional Airport. Fair Market Value (FMV) will be obtained from the land sale. All proceeds from the sale of the property will be used to reduce operating costs at the airport.

Any person may inspect the request by appointment at the FAA office address listed above. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed release from obligations. All comments will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable.

Issued in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, February 13, 2012. Lori K. Pagnanelli, Manager, Harrisburg Airports District Office.

[FR Doc. 2012–5162 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**National Highway Traffic Safety Administration** 

**[Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0053]**

**Visual-Manual NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines for In-Vehicle**  **Electronic Devices**

**AGENCY :**  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

**ACTION :**  Announcement of public hearings.

**SUMMARY :**  On February 24, 2012, NHTSA published proposed NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines (77 FR 11200). NHTSA is announcing a set of public hearings relating to these proposed Guidelines. The hearings will provide opportunities for the public to present oral testimony regarding the proposal.

**DATES :** 

Hearings. NHTSA will hold three public hearings on the following dates: March 12, 2012, in Washington, DC; March 15, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois; and March 16, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. Each hearing will start at 9 a.m. and continue until 12 p.m., local time. If you would like to present oral testimony at one of the public hearings, please contact the person identified under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** at least ten days before the hearing.

Written comments. As announced in the proposal, to be assured of consideration, written comments on the proposed NHTSA Guidelines must be received by April 24, 2012 (77 FR 11200).

**ADDRESSES :** 

Hearings. The March 12, 2012 hearing will be held at the U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Media Center—Room W11–130, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. The March 15, 2012 hearing will be held at the James R. Thompson Center, Room 16–503, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601. The March 16, 2012 hearing will be held at West Los Angeles Field Office Federal Building, Ron Williams Memorial Conference Room—C–206, 11000 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The hearings will be held at sites accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Written comments. As announced in the proposal, you may submit comments to the docket number identified in the heading of this document by any of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting

comments.

• Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001.

• Hand Delivery or Courier: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

• Fax: 202–493–2251.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  If you would like to present oral testimony at one of the public hearings, please contact Kristin J. Kingsley, Engineering Policy Advisor and Special Assistant to the Deputy Administrator, Telephone (202) 366–5729; Facsimile: (202) 366– 0015; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Please contact Ms. Kingsley at least five days before the hearing date specified under **DATES**

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Please provide the following information: Name, affiliation, address, email address, telephone and fax numbers, and whether you require accommodations such as a sign language interpreter or translator.

For technical issues concerning the proposed NHTSA Guidelines, you may contact Dr. W. Riley Garrott, Vehicle Research and Test Center, telephone: (937) 666–3312, facsimile: (937) 666– 3590. You may send mail to this person at: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle Research and Test Center, P.O. Box B–37, East Liberty, OH 43319. You may learn more about the proposed NHTSA Guidelines by visiting the Department of Transportation’s Web site on distracted driving, Distraction.gov, NHTSA’s Web site, www.nhtsa.gov, or by searching the public docket (NHTSA–2010–0053) at www.regulations.gov

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**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The proposed NHTSA Guidelines are meant to promote safety by discouraging the introduction of excessively distracting devices in vehicles. These NHTSA Guidelines, which are voluntary, apply to communications, entertainment, information gathering, and navigation devices or functions that are not required to operate the vehicle safely and that are operated by the driver through visual-manual means (meaning the driver looking at a device, manipulating a device-related control with the driver’s hand, and watching for visual feedback).

The proposed NHTSA Guidelines list certain secondary, non-driving related tasks that, based on NHTSA’s research, are believed by the agency to interfere inherently with a driver’s ability to safely control the vehicle. TheGuidelines recommend that those invehicle devices be designed so that they cannot be used by the driver to perform such tasks while the driver is driving.For all other secondary, non-drivingrelated visual-manual tasks, the NHTSA Guidelines specify a test method for measuring the impact of task performance while driving on driving safety and time-based acceptance criteria for assessing whether a task interferes too much with driver attention to be suitable to perform while driving. If a task does not meet the acceptance criteria, the NHTSA Guidelines recommend that in-vehicle devices be designed so that the task cannot be performed by the driver while driving.

In addition to identifying inherently distracting tasks and providing a means for measuring and evaluating the levelof distraction associated with other nondriving-related tasks, the NHTSA Guidelines set forth several design recommendations for in-vehicle devices