4052 Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2001 / Notices

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) announces its

determination that the noise exposure

maps submitted by Kent County

Department of Aeronautics for Gerald R.

Ford International Airport, Grand

Rapids, Michigan under the provisions

of Title I of the Aviation Safety and

Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (Public

Law 96–193) and 14 CFR Part 150 are

in compliance with applicable

requirements.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of the

FAA’s determination on the noise

exposure maps is December 27, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ernest P. Gubry, Willow Run Airport,

East, 8820 Beck Road Belleville, MI,

48111, (734) 487–7280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This

notice announces that the FAA finds

that the noise exposure maps submitted

for Gerald R. Ford International Airport,

Grand Rapids, MI are in compliance

with applicable requirements of Part

150, effective December 27, 2000.

Under section 103 of the Aviation

Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979

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

airport operator may submit to the FAA

noise exposure maps which meet

applicable regulations and which depict

non-compatible land uses as of the date

of submission of such maps, a

description of projected aircraft

operations, and the ways in which such

operations will affect such maps. The

Act requires such maps to be developed

in consultation with interested and

affected parties in the local community,

government agencies, and persons using

the airport.

An airport operator who has

submitted noise exposure maps that are

found by FAA to be in compliance with

the requirements of Federal Aviation

Regulations (FAR) Part 150,

promulgated pursuant to Title I of the

Act, may submit a noise compatibility

program for FAA approval which sets

forth the measures the operator has

taken or proposes for the reduction of

existing non-compatible uses and for the

prevention of the introduction of

additional non-compatible uses. The

FAA has completed its review of the

noise exposure maps and related

descriptions submitted by Kent County

Department of Aeronautics. The specific

maps under consideration are Figure 6–

1, ‘‘2000 Noise Exposure Map’’, and

Figure 6–2 ‘‘2005 Noise Exposure Map’’

noise map in Volume 1 of 3 of the

submission. The FAA has determined

that these maps for Gerald R. Ford

International Airport, Grand Rapids,

Michigan are in compliance with

applicable requirements. This

determination is effective on December

27, 2000. FAA’s determination on an

airport operator’s noise exposure maps

is limited to a finding that the maps

were developed in accordance with the

procedures contained in appendix A of

FAR Part 150. Such determination does

not constitute approval of the

applicant’s data, information or plans,

or a commitment to approve a noise

compatibility program or to fund the

implementation of that program.

If questions arise concerning the

precise relationship of specific

properties to noise exposure contours

depicted on a noise exposure map

submitted under section 103 of the Act,

it should be noted that the FAA is not

involved in any way in determining the

relative locations of specific properties

with regard to the depicted noise

contours, or in interpreting the noise

exposure maps to resolve questions

concerning, for example, which

properties should be covered by the

provisions of section 107 of the Act.

These functions are inseparable from

the ultimate land use control and

planning responsibilities of local

government. These local responsibilities

are not changed in any way under Part

150 or through FAA’s review of noise

exposure maps. Therefore, the

responsibility for the detailed

overlaying of noise exposure contours

onto the map depicting properties on

the surface rests exclusively with the

airport operator which submitted those

maps, or with those public agencies and

planning agencies with which

consultation is required under section

103 of the Act. The FAA has relied on

the certification by the airport.

Questions may be directed to the

individual named above under the

heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT.

Issued in Belleville, Michigan, on

December 27, 2000.

Irene Porter,

Manager, Detroit Airports District Office,

Great Lakes Region.

[FR Doc. 01–1282 Filed 1–16–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. PE–2001–01]

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of

Petitions Received; Dispositions of

Petitions Issued

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petitions for

exemption received and of dispositions

of prior petitions.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to FAA’s rulemaking

provisions governing the application,

processing, and disposition of petitions

for exemption part 11 of title 14, Code

of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this

notice contains a summary of certain

petitions seeking relief from specified

requirements of 14 CFR, dispositions of

certain petitions previously received,

and corrections. The purpose of this

notice is to improve the public’s

awareness of, and participation in, this

aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities.

Neither publication of this notice nor

the inclusion or omission of information

in the summary is intended to affect the

legal status of any petition or its final

disposition.

DATES: Comments on petitions received

must identify the petition docket

number involved and must be received

on or before February 5, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on any

petition to the Docket Management

System, U.S. Department of

Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC

20590–0001. You must identify the

docket number FAA–2000–XXXX at the

beginning of your comments. If you

wish to receive confirmation that FAA

received your comments, include a selfaddressed, stamped postcard.

You may also submit comments

through the Internet to http://

dms.dot.gov. You may review the public

docket containing the petition, any

comments received, and any final

disposition in person in the Dockets

Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, except Federal

holidays. The Dockets Office (telephone

1–800–647–5527) is on the plaza level

of the NASSIF Building at the

Department of Transportation at the

above address. Also, you may review

public dockets on the Internet at http:/

/dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Forest Rawls (202) 267–8033, or

Vanessa Wilkins (202) 267–8029, Office

of Rulemaking (ARM–1), Federal

Aviation Administration, 800

Independence Avenue, SW.,

Washington, DC 20591.

This notice is published pursuant to

14 CFR 11.85 and 11.91.

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 10,

2001.

Donald P. Byrne,

Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations.

Dispositions of Petitions

Docket No.: FAA–2000–8157.

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Petitioner: Petroleum Helicopters, Inc.

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR

§ 135.152(a).

Description of Relief Sought/

Disposition: To permit PHI to operate

three Bell 212 helicopters (Registration

Nos. N1074C, N5009N, and N5736D;

Serial Nos. 30989, 30915, and 31135,

respectively), two Bell 214ST

helicopters (Registration Nos. N59805

and N59806, Serial Nos. 28141 and

28140, respectively), three Bell 412

helicopters (Registration Nos. N2014K,

N2258F, and N3893L; Serial Nos. 33020,

33073, and 33006, respectively), and

one Bell 421SP helicopter (Registration

No. N142PH, Serial No. 33150) under

part 135 without an approved digital

flight data recorder installed on each

helicopter.

Grant, 12/15/2000, Exemption No.

6713E

Docket No.: FAA–2000–8430.

Petitioner: Rocky Mountain Holdings,

L.L.C.

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR

§ 135.143(c)(2).

Description of Relief Sought/

Disposition: To permit RMH to operate

certain aircraft under part 135 without

a TSO–C112 (Mode S) transponder

installed in the aircraft.

Grant, 12/13/2000, Exemption No.

5774E

Docket No.: FAA–2000–8533.

Petitioner: Israel Aircraft Industries.

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR

§ 61.77(a).

Description of Relief Sought/

Disposition: To permit IAI to obtain

special purpose pilot authorizations for

its pilot employees for the purpose of

performing: (1) Ferry/delivery flights of

U.S.-registered ASTRA Galaxy airplanes

from Israel to the United States for its

U.S. customers; (2) Ferry/delivery

flights of U.S.-registered ASTRA Galaxy

airplanes from Israel to other countries

for its U.S. customers; and (3) For

performing test and acceptance flights of

U.S.-registered ASTRA Galaxy airplanes

for its U.S. customers.

Grant, 01/13/1999, Exemption No.

7406

Docket No.: FAA–2000–8497.

Petitioner: America West Airlines.

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR

§ 91.205(b)(12).

Description of Relief Sought/

Disposition: To permit AWX to operate

it’s aircraft over water without at least

one pyrotechnic signaling device on

board.

Denial, 12/18/2000, Exemption No.

7409

Docket No.: FAA–2000–8096.

Petitioner: Vinay M. Gidwani.

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR

§ 61.83(a).

Description of Relief Sought/

Disposition: To permit Mr. Gidwani to

obtain a student pilot certificate for

operation of an aircraft other than a

glider or balloon.

Denial, 12/18/2000, Exemption No.

7408

Docket No.: FAA–2000–8491.

Petitioner: Lifeport, Inc.

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR

§§ 25.562 and 25.785(b).

Description of Relief Sought/

Disposition: To permit certification of

medical stretchers for transport of

persons whose medical condition

dictates such accommodation. The

exemption is for an installation on a

Learjet Model 45 airplane.

Grant, 12/07/2000, Exemption No.

7393

[FR Doc. 01–1288 Filed 1–16–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. PE–2001–02]

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of

Petitions Received; Dispositions of

Petitions Issued

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petitions for

exemption received and of dispositions

of prior petitions.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to FAA’s rulemaking

provisions governing the application,

processing, and disposition of petitions

for exemption part 11 of Title 14, Code

of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this

notice contains a summary of certain

petitions seeking relief from specified

requirements of 14 CFR, dispositions of

certain petitions previously received,

and corrections. The purpose of this

notice is to improve the public’s

awareness of, and participation in, this

aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities.

Neither publication of this notice nor

the inclusion or omission of information

in the summary is intended to affect the

legal status of any petition or its final

disposition.

DATES: Comments on petitions received

must identify the petition docket

number involved and must be received

on or before February 5, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on any

petition to the Docket Management

System, U.S. Department of

Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC

20590–0001. You must identify the

docket number FAA–2000–XXXX at the

beginning of your comments. If you

wish to receive confirmation that FAA

received your comments, include a selfaddressed, stamped postcard.

You may also submit comments

through the Internet to http://

dms.dot.gov. You may review the public

docket containing the petition, any

comments received, and any final

disposition in person in the Dockets

Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, except Federal

holidays. The Dockets Office (telephone

1–800–647–5527) is on the plaza level

of the NASSIF Building at the

Department of Transportation at the

above address. Also, you may review

public dockets on the Internet at

http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Forest Rawls (202) 267–8033, or

Vanessa Wilkins (202) 267–8029, Office

of Rulemaking (ARM–1), Federal

Aviation Administration, 800

Independence Avenue, SW.,

Washington, DC 20591.

This notice is published pursuant to

14 CFR 11.85 and 11.91.

Issued in Washington, D.C., on January 10,

2001.

Donald P. Byrne,

Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations.

Petitions for Exemption

Docket No.: FAA–2000–8165.

Petitioner: The Jet Center, Garret

Aviation Services.

Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR

25.813(e).

Description of Relief Sought: To

permit the Jet Center, Garret Aviation

Services, to install doors in partitions

between passenger compartments on

Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10

airplanes used for corporate

transportation.

[FR Doc. 01–1289 Filed 1–16–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. PE–2001–03]

Petitions for Exemption; Summary of

Petitions Received; Dispositions of

Petitions Issued

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petitions for

exemption received and of dispositions

of prior petitions.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to FAA’s rulemaking

provisions governing the application,

processing, and disposition of petitions