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Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 Airplanes

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

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The original designed bellcrank for the aileron control system in the wing needed to be installed with slightly bent rod ends during production of the aircraft to avoid friction and possible chafing. In addition to being a nonpreferable production practice, this creates the risk of replacement parts being installed during subsequent inservice maintenance without being bent or not being bent correctly. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to chafing damage of the aileron control system and consequent loss of control of the aircraft.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition descri

Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research Program (STEP)

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 5207 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) established the Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research Program (STEP). The general objective of the STEP is to improve understanding of the complex relationship between surface transportation, planning, and the environment. SAFETEALU provides $16.875 million per year for fiscal years (FY) 20062009 to implement this new cooperative research program. The STEP is the primary source of funds to conduct all Federal Highway Administration research on planning and environmental issues. In addition, Congress mandated several special studies and STEP will be the funding source for those projects.

The purpose of this notice is to announce revisions to the STEP implementation strategy for FY 2009 and to request suggested lines of research for the FY 2009 STEP via the STEP Web site at

Notice of Request for the Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the following currently approved information collection: 49 U.S.C. Section 5330Rail Fixed Guideway Systems, State Safety Oversight.

Pipeline Safety: Requests for Special Permit

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal pipeline safety laws allow a pipeline operator to request PHMSA to waive compliance with any part of the Federal pipeline safety regulations by granting a special permit to the operator. PHMSA is publishing this notice to provide a list of special permit requests we have received from pipeline operators seeking relief from compliance with certain pipeline safety regulations. This notice seeks public comment on these requests, including comments on any environmental impacts. At the conclusion of the comment period, PHMSA will evaluate each request individually to determine whether to grant or deny a special permit.

Pipeline Safety: Workshop on Cased Pipeline Integrity Assessments

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

PHMSA is holding a Workshop on Cased Pipeline Integrity Assessments and in coordination with a planning group representing the National Association of Pipeline Safety Regulators, American Gas Association, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Public Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, and NACE International, the workshop focus will be for pipeline operators, trade associations, and others to address concerns with successfully using External Corrosion Direct Assessment integrity evaluation methods and use of other technologies to assess casings in High Consequence Areas.

Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Board has approved the third quarter 2008 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The third quarter 2008 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.147. The third quarter 2008 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.527. The third quarter 2008 RCAF5 is 0.500.

Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 showcause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings.

Docket Number: DOTOST20080127.

Date Filed: May 14, 2008.

Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion To Modify Scope: May 30, 2008.

Description: Application of Kalitta Air, L.L.C. (Kalitta) for (1) a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing it to provide scheduled foreign air transportation of property and mail between a point or point(s) in th