Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/16/2011-3467/removal-of-expired-federal-aviation-administration-regulations-and-references
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Federal Register :: Removal of Expired Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and References
A Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on 02/16/2011
Docket No. FAA-2011-0092
Amendment Nos. 21-93, 61-126, 63-38, 77-14, 91-320, 93-96, 121-352, 135-123, 142-6, 145-28, 183-14
PART 91— GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-3467 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-3467
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making minor technical changes to its regulations by removing expired Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs) and cross-references, as well as other expired or obsolete regulations. None of these changes are substantive in nature since the regulations in question have expired and are not currently in effect. This technical amendment is necessary to update our regulations. The rule will not impose any additional burden or restriction on persons or organizations affected by these regulations.
Jackie Smith, (202) 267-9682; Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; e-mail jackie.f.smith@faa.gov.
The FAA periodically issues temporary regulations in 14 CFR called Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs). These SFARs are typically necessary for a finite period of time, and usually specify an expiration date within the regulatory text. Additionally, certain subparts have specified expiration dates within the regulatory text. Currently, 14 CFR contains several SFARs, subparts, and sections that have become unnecessary or have expiration dates that have passed. To maintain an accurate body of regulations, we are removing and/or amending SFAR Nos. 36, 80, 92-5, 93, 98, 101-1; Subparts J and M of part 21; Subpart B of part 93; §§ 91.146(b), 121.360, 135.153, 183.61(a)(1), 183.63, and corresponding references. The following tables are presented for the reader's convenience.
Table 1—Expired SFARs
SFARs removed
61, 63, 135, 142 93 11/30/2001.
77 98 01/20/2009.
121, 145 36 11/14/2009.
121 80 03/12/2001.
121 92-5 07/31/2003 and 10/01/2003.
Table 2—Expired Subparts and Sections
Subparts and sections amended/removed
21 Subparts J and M 11/14/2006
91 § 91.147(b) 09/11/2007
93 Subpart B 10/31/2008
121 § 121.360 03/29/2005
135 § 135.153 03/29/2005
183 §§ 183.61(a)(1) and 183.63 11/14/2006
Under the Administrative Procedure Act, an agency doesn't have to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking when the agency for good cause finds that public notice and procedure are “impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.” See 5 U.S.C. 553(b). Because this technical amendment simply removes obsolete regulations and references, we find that publishing the changes for public notice and comment is unnecessary.
The Administrative Procedure Act also states that an agency must publish a substantive rule not less than 30 days before its effective date, except as otherwise provided by the agency for good cause. See 5 U.S.C. 553(d). We find that this technical amendment imposes no additional burden or requirement on the regulated industry, and is not substantive in nature. Moreover, we find that there is good cause to make the changes effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. It is in the public interest to remove these obsolete references from our regulations immediately.
This regulation is editorial in nature and imposes no additional burden on any person or organization. Therefore, we have determined the action: (1) Is not a significant rule under Executive Order 12866; and (2) is not a significant rule under Department of Transportation Regulatory Policy and Start Printed Page 8893Procedures. No impact is expected as a result of removing these regulations and a full regulatory evaluation is not required. In addition, the FAA certifies the rule will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends parts 21, 61, 63, 77, 91, 93, 121, 135, 145, and 183 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
2. Remove and reserve Subpart J, consisting of §§ 21.231 through 21.293.
3. Remove and reserve Subpart M, consisting of §§ 21.431 through 21.493.
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 93
5. Remove SFAR No. 93.
Special Federal Aviation Regulations No. 93
7-9. Remove SFAR No. 93.
11. Amend § 91.147(b) by removing the words “by September 11, 2007”.
12. The authority citation for part 93 continues to read as follows:
13. Remove and reserve Subpart B, consisting of §§ 93.21 through 93.33.
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 14
15. Remove SFAR No. 14.
16. Remove SFAR No. 36.
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 80
17. Remove SFAR No. 80.
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 92-5
18. Remove SFAR No. 92-5.
19. Remove SFAR No. 93.
20. Remove and reserve § 121.360.
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22. Remove SFAR 36.
23. Remove SFAR 93.
24. Remove and reserve § 135.153.
25. The authority citation for part 142 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 40119, 44101, 44701-44703, 44705, 44707, 44709-44711, 45102-45703, 45301-45302.
26. Remove SFAR 93.
27. The authority citation for part 145 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44707, 44709, 44717,
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 35
28. Remove SFAR 36.
29. The authority citation for part 183 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44702, 45303
30. Amend § 183.61 by removing and reserving paragraph (a)(1).
31. Amend § 183.63 introductory text by removing the phrase “or under the delegation rules of subpart J or M of part 21, or SFAR 36 of this chapter,”.
[FR Doc. 2011-3467 Filed 2-15-11; 8:45 am]