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Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: April 24, 2012.

Description: Application of ACT Havayollari A.S. d/b/a ACT Airlines requesting a foreign air carrier permit to enable ACT Airlines to operate charter foreign air transportation of property and mail between a point or points in Turkey, via intermediate points, and points in the United States and beyond, and other charters. ACT Airlines also requests (1) exemption authority, to the extent necessary to enable it to hold out and provide the service described above; and (2) such additional or other relief as the Department may deem necessary or appropriate.

Docket Number: DOT–OST–2012–
0050.

Date Filed: April 3, 2012. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: April 24, 2012.

Description: Application of Jeju Air Co., Ltd. requesting an exemption and foreign air carrier permit authorizing it to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail from points behind the Republic of Korea via the Republic of Korea and intermediate points, to a point or points in the United States and beyond, to the full extent permitted by the U.S.- Republic of Korea Open Skies Agreement; as well as charter flights.

Docket Number: DOT–OST–2012–
0051.

Date Filed: April 3, 2012. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: April 24, 2012.

Description: Application of Airfix Aviation Oy (‘‘Airfix’’) requesting a foreign air carrier permit to engage in on-demand charter transportation of passengers and property between point(s) in Finland and point(s) in the United States, foreign air transportation of persons and property between any points in a Member State of the European Union and any points in the United States coextensive with rights provided under U.S. EC Air Transport Agreement, and other charter transportation. Airfix further requests a corresponding exemption enabling it to provide the service described above pending issuance of a foreign air carrier permit.

Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2012–11278 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**Office of the Secretary**

**Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity**  **and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q)**  **During the Week Ending March 31, 2012** 

The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et. seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings.

Docket Number: DOT–OST–2012–
0047.

Date Filed: March 27, 2012. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion To Modify Scope: April 17, 2012.
Description

Application of Joint Stock Company Aircompany ‘‘Yakutia’’ (‘‘Yakutia’’) requesting an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit authorizing Yakutia to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between any point or points in the Russian Federation and any point or points in Alaska. Yakutia further requests that its exemption and permit authorize it to engage in charter foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between any point or points in the Russian Federation and any point or points in the United States and to conduct other charter trips in foreign air transportation.
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2012–11281 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending April 21, 2012** 

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the Sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: DOT–OST–2012–
0059.

Date Filed: April 16, 2012. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject: PTC COMP Mail Vote 705, Resolution 024d, Currency Names, Codes, Rounding Units and Acceptability of Currencies, Azerbaijan, (Memo 1671).

Intended Effective Date: 1 May 2012.

Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2012–11285 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending April 14, 2012** 

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the Sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: DOT–OST–2012–
0055.

Date Filed: April 11, 2012. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject: Mail Vote 704—Resolution 012, Glossary of Terms, (Memo 1670).

Intended Effective Date: 1 May 2012.

Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2012–11282 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Requirements for Recognizing the Aviation and Aerospace Innovation in**  **Science and Engineering Award**

**AGENCY :**  Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation.

**ACTION :**  Notice of the announcement of Requirements for the Secretary of Transportation’s RAISE (Recognizing


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Aviation and Aerospace Innovation in Science and Engineering) Award.

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 3719 (America COMPETES Act).

Award Approving Official: Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation.

**SUMMARY :**  Pursuant to a recommendation by the DOT’s Future of Aviation Advisory Committee, the Secretary of Transportation is announcing an award to recognize students who develop unique scientific and engineering innovations in aerospace. With this award, the Secretary of Transportation intends to create an incentive for participants at high schools, colleges, and universities to develop innovative solutions to aviation and aerospace issues, and to share those innovations with the broader community.

**DATES :**  Effective on April, 2012 to October, 2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Patricia Watts, Ph.D., Federal Aviation Administration, (609) 485–5043 or James Brough, Federal Aviation Administration, (781) 238–7027.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Subject of Challenge Competition: The RAISE Award will recognize innovative scientific and engineering achievements that will have a significant impact on the future of aerospace or aviation. The award is open to students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Following an open solicitation, the Award Review Board Chair will submit nominations to the Secretary of Transportation for final consideration.

Eligibility Rules for Participating in the Competition:

Selection Criteria

1. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must have been enrolled for at least two semesters at a high school (or equivalent approved home school program), college, or university to be eligible to receive the award.

2. Students may participate as individuals or in groups. Each member of the group must meet the above criteria.

Further, to be eligible to win the award under this announcement, every candidate—

1. Shall first submit a project in the competition under the rules promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation;

2. Shall agree to execute indemnifications and waivers of claims against the federal government as provided in the registration materials; 3. May not be a Federal entity or Federal employee acting within the scope of employment; and

4. May not be an employee of the Department of Transportation or the Federal Aviation Administration.

A candidate shall not be deemed ineligible because the individual used Federal facilities or consulted with Federal employees during a competition, if the facilities and employees are made available to all individuals participating in the competition on an equitable basis.

Rules for Participants: Rules for this competition will be available for download at www.challenge.gov. There is no charge to enter. A submission package will consist of the following sections in this order:

1. Nomination letter from at least one teacher, advisor, faculty member, and others as appropriate. The nomination letter(s) must communicate the following accomplishments in two

areas: Technical Merit of the Concept

Evidence of technical merit based upon teacher (parent or legal guardian in the case of home schooled applicants), advisor, or faculty nomination and evaluation of the submitted proposal, written paper, and/or reports. Professionalism and Leadership

Evidence of professionalism and leadership can be in the form of, but not limited to:

(1) Membership and offices held in various groups

(2) Presentations made to various groups, meetings, and at symposia

(3) Leadership in student professional activities

(4) Community outreach activities 2. An overall summary of the innovation, not to exceed one page, which includes a statement of the impact that the innovation will have on the field of aviation or aerospace;

3. A copy of the student’s academic transcript or certified grade report (as applicable);

4. A copy of the paper(s) and related materials describing the innovative concept written by the student(s) being nominated (no page limit).

All materials should be forwarded with a cover letter to the attention of: Patricia Watts, Ph.D., Centers of Excellence Program Director, Federal Aviation Administration, L–28, FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ
08405.

Hardcopy is preferred; however, the package also may be transmitted by email to Patricia.Watts@FAA.gov. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific standard time on July 27, 2012. Award administrators assume no responsibility for lost or untimely submissions for any reason.

Award: The winner will be announced in October. A trophy with the winner’s name and date of award will be displayed at the Department of Transportation and a display copy of the trophy will be sent to the winner’s school/college/university. An additional trophy will be awarded to the individual or team.

Basis Upon Which the Winner Will Be Selected:

All submissions will be initially reviewed by the FAA Center for Excellence (COE) Program Director upon receipt to determine if the submissions meet the eligibility requirements. Registration packages meeting the eligibility requirements will be judged by advisory panels consisting of academic experts, government officials including FAA, DOT, and others. The advisory panels will select the most highly qualified submissions and present them to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, who will select the winning entrant.

Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

Originality:

• Is this concept new or a variation of an existing idea, and in what way(s)?

• How is this work unique?

• Was the concept developed independently or in cooperation with others?

Impact:

• To what extent has this contribution:

Æ Made a fundamental change?

Æ Made a major contribution to the future of the aviation environment?

Practicality:

• Who directly benefits from this work?

• Can this program or activity be implemented in a practical fashion?

• What are the costs anticipated to be incurred and saved by executing this concept?

Measurability:

• How has this individual/group measured the impact on the aviation environment?

• To what extent does the innovation result in measurable improvements?

Applicability:

• Can this effort be scaled?

• Is this work specific to one region, various regions, or to the entire nation?

• How does this activity lead to future changes in aviation?

Technical Merit:


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• Has the submission presented a clear understanding of the associated problems?

• Has the submission developed a logical and workable solution and approach to solving the problem/s?

• What are the most significant aspects of this concept?

• Has the submission clearly demonstrated the breadth of impact of the innovation?

All factors are important and will be given consideration, but the advisory panels will give the ‘‘technical merit’’ factor the most weight in the screening process. The Secretary of Transportation retains sole discretion to select the winning entrant.

Additional Information: Federal grantees may not use Federal funds to develop COMPETES Act challenge applications unless such use is consistent with the purpose of their grant award.

Federal contractors may not use Federal funds from a contract to develop COMPETES Act challenge applications or to fund efforts in support of a COMPETES Act challenge submission.

Issued On: April 30, 2012. Susan L. Kurland, Assistant Secretary of Aviation and International Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012–11465 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee** 

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

**SUMMARY :**  The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a meeting of the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee (ATPAC) will be held to review present air traffic control procedures and practices for standardization, revision, clarification, and upgrading of terminology and procedures. Class B airspace will be a major topic of discussion on the ATPAC Agenda.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 801355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Gary Norek, ATPAC Executive Director, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463; 5 U.S.C. App.2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the ATPAC to be held Tuesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The agenda for this meeting will cover a continuation of the ATPAC’s review of present air traffic control procedures and practices for standardization, revision, clarification, and upgrading of terminology and procedures. It will also include:

1. Approval of Minutes; 2. Submission and Discussion of Areas of Concern;

3. Discussion of Potential Safety Items;

4. Report from Executive Director; 5. Class B Airspace; 6. Items of Interest; and 7. Discussion and agreement of location and dates for subsequent meetings.

Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space available. With the approval of the Chairperson, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons desiring to attend and persons desiring to present oral statement should notify Mr. Richard Jehlen no later than May 23, 2012. Any member of the public may present a written statement to the ATPAC at any time at the address given above.

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 3, 2012. Ellen Crum, Acting Executive Director, Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2012–11397 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**Membership Availability in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group**  **Aviation Rulemaking Committee**

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as required by the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000, established the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (NPOAG) in March 2001. The NPOAG was formed to provide continuing advice and counsel with respect to commercial air tour operations over and near national parks. This notice informs the public of six vacancies (due to completion of membership on October 9, 2012) on the NPOAG [now the NPOAG Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)] for members representing general aviation (one vacancy), commercial air tour operators (two vacancies), environmental concerns (two vacancies), and Native American tribal concerns (one vacancy) and invites interested persons to apply to fill the vacancies.

**DATES :**  Persons interested in serving on the NPOAG ARC should contact Mr. Barry Brayer in writing and postmarked or emailed on or before June 8, 2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Barry Brayer, AWP–1SP, Special Programs Staff, Federal Aviation Administration, Western-Pacific Region Headquarters, P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, CA 90009–2007, telephone: (310) 725–3800, email: Barry.Brayer@faa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

The National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (the Act) was enacted on April 5, 2000, as Public Law 106–181. The Act required the establishment of the advisory group within 1 year after it’s enactment. The advisory group was established in March 2001, and is comprised of a balanced group of representatives of general aviation, commercial air tour operations, environmental concerns, and Native American tribes. The Administrator of the FAA and the Director of NPS (or their designees) serve as ex officio members of the group. Representatives of the Administrator and Director serve alternating 1-year terms as chairman of the advisory group.

The advisory group provides ‘‘advice, information, and recommendations to the Administrator and the Director—

(1) On the implementation of this title [the Act] and the amendments made by this title;

(2) On commonly accepted quiet aircraft technology for use in commercial air tour operations over a national park or tribal lands, which will receive preferential treatment in a given air tour management plan;

(3) On other measures that might be taken to accommodate the interests of visitors to national parks; and

(4) At the request of the Administrator and the Director, safety, environmental, and other issues related to commercial air tour operations over a national park or tribal lands.’’

Members of the advisory group may be allowed certain travel expenses as authorized by section 5703 of Title 5,