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Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Models R354/4-123-F/ 13; R354/4-123-F/20; R354/4-123-F/21; R375/4-123-F/21;

Mon, Jun 30 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) issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to identify and correct an unsafe condition on Dowty Propellers models R354/4123F/13; R354/4123F/20; R354/4123F/21; R375/4123F/21; R389/4123F/25; R354/4123F/26; and R390/4123F/27 propellers. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

A number of propeller blade outer sleeves have been found with cracks since 1996. Testing has shown that blade retention integrity is not affected by this cracking. However, this condition, if not detected and corrected, can lead to blade counterweight release, possibly resulting in damage to the aircraft and injury to occupants or persons on the ground.
We are proposing this AD to prevent blade counterweight release, which could result in injury or damage to the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document revises an earlier proposed superseding airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters. That AD currently requires certain checks of the magnetic chip detector plug (chip detector) and the main gearbox (MGB) oilsight glass, certain inspections of the lubrication pump (pump), and replacing the MGB and the pump with an airworthy MGB and pump, if necessary. Also, the AD requires that before a pump or MGB with any hours timeinservice (TIS) can be installed, it must meet the AD requirements. The earlier proposed superseding AD proposed retaining those requirements but proposed adding all serialnumbered pumps to the applicability. This supplemental proposal is prompted by an improved procedure for detecting oil pump wear earlier and is considered more accurate than the procedure proposed previously. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to implement improved procedures to detect a failing MGB oil pump, to prevent failure of the M

Executive Committee of the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Meeting

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. 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 the petition or its final disposition.

Environmental Impact Statement: Stark, Columbiana, and Carroll Counties, OH

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed transportation project in Stark, Columbiana, and Carroll Counties, Ohio is being placed on hold.

Environmental Impact Statement: Butler County, OH

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent published on October 6, 2000 to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed transportation project in Butler County, Ohio is being rescinded.

Request for Applications for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Review Board

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA solicits applications from interested physicians to serve on the Agency's Medical Review Board (MRB). The MRB, authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU), provides scientific advice to the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) and the FMCSA Administrator on medical issues relating to the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. In 2006, the Secretary appointed five physicians for 2year terms to serve on the MRB. In 2008, the Secretary reappointed the physicians to the MRB, with the chairperson currently serving a 2year term, and the other four members serving staggered 1year terms. In 2009, the Secretary will appoint three new members to a 2year term, and reappoint one of the current members to a 1year term to ensure the MRB will operate continuously with five active members. As a result, the chairperson's and one of the members' terms will expire in 2010 and the other three m

[Docket No. FMCSA-99-6156, FMCSA-99-6480, FMCSA-00-7006, FMCSA-01- 10578, FMCSA-02-11714, FMCSA-02-13411,

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 58 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Reappointment of Representatives to the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement Board of Directors

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA announces the reappointment of four Directors who serve on the Board of Directors that governs the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement as the representatives from each of the four FMCSA service areas. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) created the UCR Agreement. Under the UCR Agreement, forhire and private motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies provide registration and financial responsibility information and pay certain fees. The UCR Agreement replaced the Single State Registration System (SSRS), which was repealed January 1, 2007.

Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Maritime Administration is issuing a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Removal of NonRetention Vessels from National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) Sites for Disposal. The Draft EA has been prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (U.S.C. 4231 et seq.) in accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR 15001508). The Maritime Administration invites comments on the Draft EA.

The purpose of the Programmatic EA is to evaluate the potential environmental impacts from and alternatives to the Removal of Non Retention Vessels from National Defense Reserve Fleet Sites for Disposal proposed by the Maritime Administration. The Maritime Administration is charged with disposing of obsolete ``nonretention'' U.S. governmentowned merchant type vessels of 1,500 gross tons or more per Section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative

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

Mon, Jun 30 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: DOTOST20080187.

Date Filed: June 11, 2008.

Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: July 2, 2008.

Description: Application of Prescott Support Company, Inc. requesting a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing it to conduct foreign allcargo air transportation of property and mail on a charter basis.

Docket Num

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending June 6, 2008

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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: DOTOST20080183.

Date Filed: June 3, 2008.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association. Subject:

Mail Vote 569Resolution 010a.

TC3 Within South East Asia.

Special Passenger Amending Resolution from Vietnam to South East Asia.
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Intended effective date: 16 June 2008.
(Memo 1209.)
Renee V. Wright,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E814739 Filed 62708; 8:45 am]
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