June 5, 2014
Attached is the original signed copy ofthe exemptionthatwas submittedto regulations.gov on April 2, 2014. Ithas been overtwo months since the petitionhas been submitted and I have heard no response to whetherthe exemptionhas been approved or denied. Therefore, I have emailedthe regulations.gov website andhave also mailedthis letter. MyDocket ID from my original April 2ndrequest is FAA-2014-0222-0001. Ourfamily trip is coming up inthe next month and I was hoping, bynow, that I wouldhavereceived a response. Please feel free to contact myself, ZoilaBautista, ormy sister, Grace Bautista, at Thankyou, Zoila Bautista

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U.S. Department ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20591
Federal AviationAdministration, This petition is to inform the FAA ofa request ofexemption for Anthony A. Bautista on behalf of his mother and conservator, Ms. Zoila Bautista. The exemption requests relief from the following: Section 121.311(b) eachperson on boardan airplane operated under thispart shall occupy an approvedseat or berth with a separate safety beltproperly securedabout him or her during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing

... and (c)(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (e)(l) through (e)(3) of this section, no certificate holder may take off or land an airplane unless eachpassenger seat back is in the uprightposition.

..ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations. I, Zoila Bautista, on behalfofAnthony A. Bautista, is requesting for him to be able to use an FAA Approved Child Restraint System even though he exceeds the weight limits for the CRS and permissionto keep his individual chair reclined back during the surface movement, takeoff, and landing ofthe airplane. Anthony A. Bautista is currently nineteen years old. He is approximately 5'1 and weighs 75 pounds. At birth he suffered from brain damage and has subsequently been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a seizure disorder. Anthony is wheelchair bound and has a form ofscoliosis that requires him to wear a back brace the majority of the time. Due to Anthony's medical conditions and physical limitations, he cannot sit upright onhis own. When sitting, Anthony will be most at ease in a reclined position along with the support and security provided by an FAA Approved Child Restraint System. Anthony's Neurologist, Dr. Habib Ismail, who has been Anthony's primary doctor for over 15 years agrees with the form of transportation we are requesting. Dr. Ismail best understands Anthony's medical conditions and recognizes that this is the best scenario for Anthony whentraveling.

I advise that Anthony A. Bautista be allowed to occupy an FAA Approved Child Restraint (CARES, manufactured by AmSafe, Inc.), even though he exceeds the manufacturer's weight limits. This ensures a high level ofsafety for everyone onthe airplane: himself, otherpassengers, and crew members. The CARES restraint has been certified by the manufacturer for use by children 22- 44 pounds. However, the components ofthe CARES restraint are the same as those used in restraints for adults on aircraft and would maintain their integrity ifused by someone who weighed several hundred pounds. The FAA Approved Child Restraint System allows Anthony to use commercial air transportation; without the support and security of the FAA Approved Child Restraint System, he wouldbe unable to fly commercially.While traveling, Anthony will always be accompanied by myself, Zoila Bautista (mother & conservator). I am aware of all his personal needs and medical conditions. I will be assisting with his feedings, personal care, and basic monitoring. Anthony and our family are planning to travel to Hawaii inJuly of2014 and a delay inthe approval ofthis exemption will further hinder the family's future planning ofsaid trip. Your consideration in expediting this request would be greatly appreciated. The following is my contact information: Zoila Bautista, 1240 W. Locust St., Ontario, CA 91762.

Thank: you,

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