[Federal Register: May 28, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 102)]
[Notices]
[Page 31740-31741]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Weight and Balance Control Program Committee
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request for participation on industry advisory
committee (IAC) formation.
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SUMMARY: By this notice, the FAA announces the formation of an advisory
committee to conduct a comprehensive review and rewrite of Advisory
Circular (AC) 120-27C, Aircraft Weight and Balance Control, and other
related guidance. The FAA will establish a Weight and Balance Control
Program Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to conduct this review and
provide advice and recommendations.
The FAA invites individuals interested in serving on this committee
and/or associated work groups to request membership in accordance with
this notice. The FAA will select members to provide a balance of
viewpoints, interests, and expertise. Membership on the committee may
be limited to facilitate discussions and to maintain a balance of
interests.
In addition, the FAA invites interested individuals to submit
specific, detailed written comments, or provide input on the affected
advisory and guidance documents. These comments will be considered in
the committee discussions and will assist in determining a method of
compliance with regard to the weight and balance control program.
DATES: Membership: Individuals interested in participating on the
committee or work group should submit a request on or before June 6,
2003. The FAA will notify all selected members and participants in
writing in advance of the first meeting. Your request should provide
the following information:
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--Contact information (name, company and position, address, phone,
facsimile, and e-mail)
--Segment(s) of the industry or organization/association you represent
--Experience, subject expertise, or other background information
The first meeting of the Weight and Balance Control Program ARC is
scheduled for June 24 and 25, 2003 in Washington, DC. The committee
will report its recommendations to the Associate Administrator for
Regulation and Certification through the Director, flight Standards, no
later than 6 months from the date of the first meeting. Work groups
will be scheduled as determined by the steering committee and work
group members to provide information and meet schedule requirements.
Comments: The FAA will consider all comments on this advisory and
regulatory review filed on or before June 24, 2003. The FAA will
consider comments filed later if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay.
ADDRESSES: Membership: Individuals requesting membership or
participation on the Weight and Balance Control Program ARC and/or work
groups should contact Darcy Reed, AFS-330, 800 Independence Ave., SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, telephone at (202) 267-9948, facsimile at (202)
267-5115, or by e-mail: Darcy.D.Reed@FAA.GOV, or contact Dennis Pratte,
AFS-220, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC, 20591, telephone
at (202) 267-5488, facsimile at (202) 267-5229, or by e-mail:
Dennis.Pratte@FAA.GOV. Comments: Address your comments to the Docket Management System,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590-001. You must identify docket number FAA-
2003-XXXXX at the beginning of your comments, and you should submit two
copies of your comments. If you wish to receive confirmation that the
FAA received your comments, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard
on which the docket number appears. We will stamp the date on the
postcard and mail it to you.
You may also submit and/or review comments about this public docket
through the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov/. You may review the public
docket containing comments to this proposed guidance in person in the
Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. the Dockets Office is on the plaza level of the
NASSIF Building at the Department of Transportation at the above
address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darcy Reed, AFS-330, or Dennis Pratte,
AFS-220, at the address above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information on the committee
membership, dates , and other information may be obtained on the Flight
Standards Web site under the heading ``Weight and Balance Control
Program Aviation Rulemaking Committee'' at: http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/AvgARC/
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Issued in Washington, DC on May 21, 2003.
David E. Cann,
Air Maintenance Division, Flight Standards Service.
[FR Doc. 03-13243 Filed 5-27-03; 8:45 am]
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