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following collection of information was

published in 61 FR 59483–59484,

November 22, 1996.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on

or before December 1, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Aretha L. Carr, Office of Civil Rights,

Program Operations Division, (202)

366–1585, Federal Highway

Administration, Department of

Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,

SW., Room 4132, Washington, DC

20590. Office hours are from 6:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., e.t., Monday through

Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA)

Title: Federal-aid Highway

Construction Equal Employment

Opportunity.

OMB Number: 2125–0019.

Type of Request: Reinstatement,

without change, of a previously

approved collection for which approval

has expired.

Affected Public: Federal-aid Prime

Contractors and State Highway

Administration (SHA) in the 50 States,

the District of Columbia, and Puerto

Rico.

Abstract: Public comment is

requested regarding the burden

associated with collection of FederalAid project workforce statistics. This

data is collected under authority of 23

U.S.C. 140, which places the

responsibility on the Secretary of

Transportation for ensuring

nondiscrimination and equal

opportunity employment in all States

benefiting from the use of Federal funds.

23 CFR 121 provides the FHWA with

the authority to request employment

reports in conjunction with monitoring

and administering the Federal-Aid

Highway Program. Data collected from

contractors and State Departments of

Transportation is extracted and

analyzed by FHWA to determine overall

percentages of minorities and females,

based upon the total project workforce

in each State. By comparing yearly

reports, FHWA is able to: (1) Monitor

the progress; (2) Evaluate employment

trends; and (3) Ensure commitment to

the provisions of Title VI of the Civil

Rights Act of 1964 and the PR–1273

(Federal-aid contract) agreement

between FHWA and prime contractors

awarded Federal-aid projects.

Estimated Annual burden Hours:

6,580 hours.

Number of Respondents: 52.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the

Office of Information and Regulatory

Affairs, Office of Management and

Budget, 725–17th Street, NW.,

Washington, DC 20503, Attention

FHWA Desk Officer. Comments are

invited on: whether the proposed

collection of information is necessary

for the proper performance of the

functions of the Department, including

whether the information will have

practical utility; the accuracy of the

Department’s estimate of the burden of

the proposed information collection;

ways to enhance the quality, utility and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and ways to minimize the

burden of the collection of information

on respondents, including the use of

automated collection techniques or

other forms of information technology.

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 27,

1997.

Vanester M. Williams,

Clearance Officer, United States Department

of Transportation.

[FR Doc. 97–28955 Filed 10–30–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Approval of Noise Compatibility

Program; Ft. Lauderdale Executive

Airport, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) announces its

findings on the noise compatibility

program submitted by the City of Ft.

Lauderdale under the provisions of Title

I of the Aviation Safety and Noise

Abatement Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96–193)

and 14 CFR part 150. These findings are

made in recognition of the description

of Federal and nonfederal

responsibilities in Senate Report No.

96–52 (1980). On March 28, 1997, the

FAA determined that the noise exposure

maps submitted by the City of Ft.

Lauderdale under Part 150 were in

compliance with applicable

requirements. On September 23, 1997,

the Administrator approved the Ft.

Lauderdale Executive Airport noise

compatibility program. Most of the

program measures were fully approved.

One (1) measure was partially approved

and one (1) measure was disapproved.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of the

FAA’s approval of the Ft. Lauderdale

Executive Airport noise compatibility

program is September 23, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Tommy J. Pickering, P.E., Federal

Aviation Administration, Orlando

Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine

National Drive, Suite 400, Orlando, FL

32822, (407) 812–6331, Extension 29.

Documents reflecting this FAA action

may be reviewed at this same location.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This

notice announces that the FAA has

given its overall approval to the noise

compatibility program for Ft.

Lauderdale Executive Airport, effective

September 23, 1997.

Under Section 104(a) of the Aviation

Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979

(hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’), an

airport operator who has previously

submitted a noise exposure map may

submit to the FAA a noise compatibility

program which sets forth the measures

taken or proposed by the airport

operator for the reduction of existing

noncompatible land uses and

prevention of additional noncompatible

land uses within the area covered by the

noise exposure maps. The Act requires

such programs to be developed in

consultation with interested and

affected parties including local

communities, government agencies,

airport users, and FAA personnel.

Each airport noise compatibility

program developed in accordance with

Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part

150 is a local program, not a Federal

program. The FAA does not substitute

its judgment for that of the airport

proprietor with respect to which

measure should be recommended for

action. The FAA’s approval or

disapproval of FAR part 150 program

recommendations is measured

according to the standards expressed in

part 150 and the Act, and is limited to

the following determinations:

a. The noise compatibility program

was developed in accordance with the

provisions and procedures of FAR part

150;

b. Program measures are reasonably

consistent with achieving the goals of

reducing existing noncompatible land

uses around the airport and preventing

the introduction of additional

noncompatible land uses;

c. Program measures would not create

an undue burden on interstate or foreign

commerce, unjustly discriminate against

types or classes of aeronautical users,

violate the terms of airport grant

agreements, or intrude into areas

preempted by the Federal government;

and

d. Program measures relating to the

use of flight procedures can be
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implemented within the period covered

by the program without derogating

safety, adversely affecting the efficient

use and management of the navigable

airspace and air traffic control systems,

or adversely affecting other powers and

responsibilities of the Administrator

prescribed by law.

Specific limitations with respect to

FAA’s approval of an airport noise

compatibility program are delineated in

FAR part 150, Section 150.5. Approval

is not a determination concerning the

acceptability of land uses under Federal,

state, or local law. Approval does not by

itself constitute an FAA implementing

action. A request for Federal action or

approval to implement specific noise

compatibility measures may be

required, and an FAA decision on the

request may require an environmental

assessment of the proposed action.

Approval does not constitute a

commitment by the FAA to financially

assist in the implementation of the

program nor a determination that all

measures covered by the program are

eligible for grant-in-aid funding from the

FAA. Where Federal funding is sought,

requests for project grants must be

submitted to the FAA Airports District

Office in Orlando, FL.

The City of Ft. Lauderdale submitted

to the FAA on March 5, 1997, updated

noise exposure maps, descriptions, and

other documentation produced during

the noise compatibility planning study

conducted from January 3, 1994 through

March 5, 1997. The Ft. Lauderdale

Executive Airport noise exposure maps

were determined by FAA to be in

compliance with applicable

requirements on March 28, 1997. Notice

of this determination was published in

the Federal Register.

The Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport

study contains a proposed noise

compatibility program comprised of

actions designed for phased

implementation by airport management

and adjacent jurisdictions from the date

of study completion to the year 2002. It

was requested that FAA evaluate and

approve this material as a noise

compatibility program as described in

Section 104(b) of the Act. The FAA

began its review of the program on

March 28, 1997, and was required by a

provision of the Act to approve or

disapprove the program within 180-days

(other than the use of new flight

procedures for noise control). Failure to

approve or disapprove such program

within the 180-day period shall be

deemed to be an approval of such

program.

The submitted program contained

twenty-three (23) proposed actions for

noise mitigation on and off the airport.

The FAA completed its review and

determined that the procedural and

substantive requirements of the Act and

FAR part 150 have been satisfied. The

overall program, therefore, was

approved by the Administrator effective

September 23, 1997.

Out right approval was granted for

twenty-one (21) of the twenty-three (23)

specific program measures. One (1)

measure was disapproved and one (1)

measure was partially approved. The

approval action was for the following

program controls:

Noise abatement

measure Description NCP pages

Operational Measures

3.2.1 .................. Revised Measure: Informal Nighttime Preferential Assignment of Runway 26 to All

Aircraft. It is recommended that the existing nighttime (10 p.m. through 7 a.m.)

preferential use of Runway 26 by turbojet aircraft be extended to be applicable

to all aircraft to reduce overflight of the populated areas closest to the airport.

This measure results in a reduction of 31 people within the 65 dB Ldn noise

contour and operates in conjunction with the noise abatement flight path for

Runway 26 departures (turn to a heading of 310°) discussed below. FAA Action: Approved as a voluntary measure.

Pgs. 20, 49, 50 and 52; Figures 5.1 and

5.2; and Tables 3.2, 3.5, 5.3, 5.4 and

5.5.

3.2.2 .................. Existing Measure: Voluntary Restriction of Jet Use of Runway 13/31. It is recommended that the existing voluntary restriction of jet use of Runway 13/31 be

continued. The elimination of this measure would dramatically increase direct jet

overflights of the close-in residential areas under the extended centerlines of

runways at the airport, in areas where jet operations currently are rare, Increased jet use would almost certain result in a vigorous community reaction.

FAA Action: Approved as a voluntary measure.

Pgs. 20 and 50; Tables 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2

and 5.3; and Appendix C.

3.23 ................... New Measure: Relax Runway 08 Departure Altitude Restriction. Because of air

traffic transiting the airspace around Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)

(largely from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International), the FAA currently restricts initial climb altitudes on departure from FXE to 2,000′. This measure recommends eliminating or relaxing this restriction. FAA Action: Disapproved for

purposes of Part 150. The Air Traffic Control Tower commented that this procedure is already done to the maximum extent possible. Both FXE and Miami

Tower personnel make every effort to climb aircraft to their cruising altitude as

soon as traffic conditions permit. To eliminate the restriction, or to further relax it

beyond current airport traffic capabilities, would impact air traffic efficiency and

is therefore disapproved.

Pgs. 20, 21 and 56; Tables 3.2, 3.5, 5.3

and 5.7; and Figure 5.4.
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measure Description NCP pages

3.2.4 .................. Revised Measure: Noise Abatement Pattern Procedures. This measure proposes

to raise the propeller pattern altitude from 1,000′ to 1200′, extend the upwind

leg for Runway 31 departures out to the turnpike, and extend the approach leg

for Runway 13 arrivals out to the turnpike. This measure would result in a reduction of 30 people within the 65 dB Ldn noise contour. FAA Action: Approved

in part as a pilot request, voluntary measure, with respect to the proposal to extend the upwind leg for Runway 31 departures out to the turnpike. The measure

is disapproved in part for the proposals to raise the propeller altitude and extend the approach leg for Runway 13 arrivals out to the turnpike. Raising the

propeller altitude would have a severe impact on traffic at FXE and on traffic

transiting into the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, or working with

Miami Approach Control overhead Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport. The Air

Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) expressed concern that the Runway 13 arrival

change would create at least a 21⁄2 mile longer pattern, more delays and a

safety hazard due to the distance from the tower, and limited visibility for the

ATCT at that distance.

Pgs. 21, 22 and 54; Tables 3.2, 3.5, 5.2,

5.3 and 5.6; and Figure 5.3.

5.7.3 .................. Existing Measure: Voluntary Use of National Business Aircraft Association and

Manufacturers’ Procedures. This measure recommends continuation of an existing voluntary measure where pilots are requested to use National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) recommended noise abatement procedures developed

for corporate jet pilots or individual aircraft manufacturer developed aircraft-specific abatement procedures. The program recommends use of the ‘‘standard’’

departure procedure. Airport signs notify pilots. FAA Action: Approved as a voluntary measure.

Pgs. 58 and 114; Tables 3.2, 5.1, 5.2

and 5.3; and Appendix C.

3.2.5 .................. Revised Measure: R/W 26 Departure Heading; Initiate Turns After Crossing NW

31st Avenue. The original Noise Compatibility Program included a turn to a

heading of 280° for nighttime turbojet departures off of Runway 26. This procedure was implemented as a turn to 310°. It was extended to apply to fixed wing

aircraft departing on this runway 24 hours per day. This measure recommends

modifying the existing measure so the noise turn for aircraft departing Runway

26 would be initiated after crossing NW 31st Avenue for VFR guidance. Under

instrument conditions, pilots should use the Runway 08 ILS approach middle

marker for guidance. This measure reduces the population within the 65 dB Ldn

noise contour by 631 people. FAA Action: Approved as a voluntary measure.

Pgs. 22, 63 and 65; Tables 3.2, 3.5, 5.3,

5.9 and 5.10; and Figures 5.8 and 5.9.

3.2.6 .................. Existing Measure: Runway 08 Departure Headings. This measure recommends

continuation of a noise abatement departure turn to the north, along I–95, for

jets departing on Runway 08. The procedure requires all jets with destinations

other than eastbound to be assigned a heading of 330°, with turns to be initiated ‘‘abeam of I–95’’. All eastbound departures, regardless of aircraft type, are

assigned to a heading of 090°. Propeller-driven aircraft with non-eastbound destinations are assigned a heading of 300°. Emergency flights and medical ‘‘life

flights’’ are exempt. The elimination of this procedure would approximately double the population within the 65 dB Ldn contour. FAA Action: Approved as a voluntary measure.

Pgs. 22, 58 and 59; Tables 3.2 and 5.8;

Figures 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7; and Appendix C.

3.2.7 .................. New Measure: Voluntary Use of Runway 08 ‘‘Quit One’’ Departure Procedure.

This measure recommends continuation of the current ‘‘Quiet One’’ departure

procedure for nighttime (10 p.m. through 7 a.m.) eastbound jet departures on

Runway 08. The procedure applies to visual meterological conditions only and

is initiated at pilot request only. The procedure is published as a climbing left

360° turn to 090° then commence a standard rate turn so as to remain within 5

nautical miles of FXE and north of Runway 8 centerline until on assigned heading. This procedure provides a reduction in single event noise levels over residential areas east of the airport, including approximately 400 people within the

65 dB Ldn noise contour. FAA Action: Approved as a voluntary measure.

Pgs. 23 and 67; Tables 3.2, 3.5 and 5.3;

and Figures 5.10, 5.11 and 5.12.

3.2.8 .................. New Measure: Voluntary Restriction of Nighttime (10 pm–7 am) Touch-and-Go

Operations. This measure includes only a request that pilots and Fixed Base

Operators limit all touch-and-go activity, particularly nighttime operations, on a

voluntary basis. This measure reduces the number of people from within the 65

dB Ldn noise contour. FAA Action: Approved as a voluntary measure.

Pgs. 24 and 76; and Tables 3.2, 3.5 and

5.3.

3.2.9 .................. Existing Measure: Support of Airport Perimeter Development as Noise Barrier.

The program recommends continuation of an existing measure calling for the

City to promote development of property on the airport perimeter in such a

manner that the structures can act as noise barriers for neighboring residences.

FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 24, 87 and 88; Tables 3.2 and 5.2;

Figure 5.18; and Appendix C).
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Noise abatement

measure Description NCP pages

3.2.10 ................ Existing Measure: Aircraft Engine Runup Time and Location Restrictions. This recommends continuaiton of an existing restriction on the time and locaiton of

maintenance runups which is included in the Fort Lauderdale City Code. No

maintenance runups are allowed between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and are limited to a location designated by the Air Traffic Control Tower. The designated

runup area is at the compass rose as shown on figure 5.19 in the NCP document. The City Code will be revised to depict the location of the compass rose

as the only site for maintenance runups unless the City authorizes alternate

locaitons and the Airport Rules and Regulations manual will be revised to reflect

the City Code. These existing restrictions have largely eliminated citizen complaints related to engine runup noise. FAA Action: Approved..

Pgs. 25 and 88; Tables 3.2 and 3.5; Figure 5.19; and Appendix C.

Land Use Measures

3.3.1 .................. Existing Measure: Corrective Land Use and Zoning Changes. It is recommended

that the City continue monitoring of land use and zoning requests in its environs

to encourage appropriate changes to more compatible categories for vacant

and developed land and to discourage inappropriate changes. Where changes

could result in noncompatible land use but cannot be prevented, other corrective measures provided at the expense of the applicant should be pursued to

maintain compatibility. The City will transmit the approved Noise Exposure

Maps (NEM) to each local government with jurisdiction over land surrounding

FXE along with a written request that they maintain land use compatibility and

notification that no federal/airport funding will be available for corrective measures associated with any new non-compatible development within the noise

contours depicted on the NEM. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 26, 101 and 102; Tables 3.3, 3.6,

6.1, 6.2 and 6.5; and Figures 4.1 and

4.2.

3.3.2 .................. Existing Measure: Preventive Development Controls. It is recommended that the

Airport staff continue consultation with City and County planning, building, zoning and legal staff to explore the feasibility of enacting site plan and building

code measures to minimize the potential for noise impacts. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 26, 107 and 108; and Tables 3.3,

3.6, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.5.

3.3.3 .................. Existing Measure: Preventive Fair Disclosure. It is recommended that the existing

measure for fair disclosure primarily by NEM publication be continued. Dissemination and explanation of the Airport Master Plan and NEM to realtors and local

government staff are recommended to ensure that potential residents are aware

of the airport and its operations. This measure will protect both the airport and

potential property owners. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 26 and 108; and Tables 3.3, 3.6,

6.1, 6.2 and 6.5.

3.3.4 .................. New Measure: Monitor to Determine Exact Extent of Contour into Residential

Area. It is proposed that the City install one of the permanent noise monitors off

the western end of Runway 08/26 within or close to the Village Park Mobile

Home Park to measure actual noise levels. This will allow the City to fine tune

implementation of the procedure to have pilots delay the initiation of the Runway 26 departure heading until they cross NW 31st Avenue so as to eliminate

or reduce the encroachment of the contours into the property. Therefore, this

measure would assist in the implementation of other measures. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 27, 110 and 115; and Tables 3.3,

3.6, 3.7 and 6.5.

Continuing Program Measures

3.4.1 .................. Existing Measure: Noise Abatement Advisory Committee. This will continue the

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) which was established in the original

Part 150 study to meet with FXE and other City staff throughout the year, as required, to discuss issues related to aircraft noise. The CAC provides a formal

mechanism for ongoing dialogue with the community on noise issues. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 29, 113 and 114; and Tables 3.4,

3.7 and 7.1

3.4.2 .................. Existing Measure: Noise Abatement Officer. This will continue a full-time Noise

Abatement Officer position which was established in the original Part 150 study.

The Officer is responsible for operation of the permanent monitoring system,

community liaison regarding noise issues, collection of and response to noise

complaints, implementation of the NCP, and ongoing noise compatibility planning efforts. The Officer is a critical element of the ongoing implementation and

success of the NCP. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 29, 113 and 114; and Tables 3.4,

3.7 and 7.1.

3.4.3 .................. Existing Measure: Permanent Noise Monitoring System. It is proposed that the

City expand the existing noise monitoring system by adding a minimum of four

new permanent noise monitors, a minimum of two compatible portable noise

monitors, and expanded central database management capabilities. The monitoring system provides the City with objective and accurate information to use

in implementing NCP elements, monitoring the effectiveness of the NCP, and

responding to citizen inquiries. FAA Action: Approved. FAA participation in monitors will be limited to an additional four permanent monitors and two portable

monitors unless FAA later specifically determines additional noise monitors are

needed on a case-by-case basis.

Pgs. 29, 114, and 115; Tables 3.4, 3.7

and 7.1; and Figure 3.1 of the NEM

document.
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measure Description NCP pages

3.4.4 .................. Existing Measure: Public Information Program. This will continue a public information program by the Airport staff through verbal and written briefings to the

CAC, Aviation Advisory Board (AAB) meetings, briefings to City Commission

meetings, and presentations to outside organizations, such as homeowner associations. This measure is a critical component of the ongoing dialogue with

outside parties, to ensure that the NCP operates efficiently and effectively. FAA

Action: Approved.

Pgs. 29, 113 and 114; and Tables 3.4,

3.7 and 7.1.

3.4.5 .................. New Measure: Airfield Signs. It is proposed that the City install four additional

signs on the airfield that inform departing pilots of the key noise abatement procedures to insure that all relevant locations have signs. FAA Action: Approved.

Signs must not be construed as mandatory air traffic procedures. The content

and location of airfield signs are subject to specific approval by appropriate FAA

officials outside of the Part 150 process and are not approved in advance by

this determination.

Pgs. 30 and 114; and Tables 3.4, 3.7

and 7.1.

3.4.6 .................. New Measure: Pilot Manual Insert. The city has arranged for the printing of a full

color informational insert on FXE in a format that is compatible with the Jepson

Sanderson manual which includes a notice on the Runway 08 departure procedures. It is also recommended that the City reprint inserts prepared by the City

that addresses the Runway 08 departure procedures. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 30 and 114; and Tables 3.4, 3.7

and 7.1.

3.4.7 .................. Existing Measure: NCP Review and Revision. This measure continues provisions

for continuing review and evaluation of proposed changes to the NCP between

overall updates as proposed in the NCP. This provides for amendment to the

details of the NCP, to ensure its continued efficiency and effectiveness. FAA

Action: Approved.

Pgs. 30, 31, 113 and 114; and Tables

3.4, 3.7 and 7.1.

3.4.8 .................. Existing Measure: NEM and NCP Updates. The NCP recommends that the City

update the NEM every five years, or as required by changed conditions, pursuant to FAA guidelines. Should the revised NEM indicate that changed conditions

have diminished the effectiveness or efficiency of the NCP, the City will evaluate the NCP and update it as required. This will keep the NEM and NCP up to

date. FAA Action: Approved.

Pgs. 31, 113 and 114; and Tables 3.4,

3.7 and 7.1.

These determinations are set forth in

detail in a Record of Approval endorsed

by the Administrator on September 23,

1997. The Record of Approval, as well

as other evaluation materials and the

documents comprising the submittal,

are available for review at the FAA

office listed above and at the

administrative office of the City of Ft.

Lauderdale.

Issued in Orlando, Florida on October 16,

1997.

W. Dean Stringer,

Acting Manager, Orlando Airports District

Office.

[FR Doc. 97–28939 Filed 10–30–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Rulemaking Advisory

Committee; Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice

to advise the public of a meeting of the

Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Rulemaking Advisory

Committee to discuss general aviation

operations issues.

DATES: The meeting will be held on

November 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at

the Helicopter Association

International, 1635 Prince Street,

Alexandria, VA 22314.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Noreen Hannigan, Regulations Analyst,

Office of Rulemaking (ARM–106), 800

Independence Avenue, SW.,

Washington, DC 20591. Telephone:

(202) 267–7476; FAX: (202) 267–5075.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant

to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal

Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–

463; 5 U.S.C. App. II), notice is hereby

given of a meeting of the Aviation

Rulemaking Advisory Committee to

discuss general aviation operations

issues. This meeting will be held on

November 18, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at the

Helicopter Association International,

1635 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA

22314.

The agenda for this meeting will

include:

(1) A status report on the Part 103

(Ultralight Vehicles) Working Group’s

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

on ‘‘Sport Pilot Certification

Requirements;’’

(2) A vote on the IFR Fuel

Requirements/Destination and Alternate

Weather Minimums Working Group’s

NPRM on ‘‘Flight Plan Requirements for

Helicopter Operations Under Instrument

Flight Rules.’’ Members of the public

may obtain copies of this NPRM by

contacting the person listed above under

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT;

(3) An update of the status of the VHF

Navigation and Communication

Frequency Utilization Group’s 1996

recommendations for implementation of

International Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO) Annex 10 (VHF

Navigation and Communication

Receiver Immunity Performance

Standards);

(4) Discussion of overflights of

national parks;

(5) Other general aviation topics (open

discussion). Attendance is open to the

interested public but may be limited to

the space available. The public must

make arrangements in advance to

present oral statements at the meeting or

may present written statements to the

committee at any time. In addition, sign

and oral interpretation can be made

available at the meeting, as well an

assistive listening device, if requested

10 calendar days before the meeting.

Arrangements may be made by

contacting the person listed under the

heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT.