[Federal Register: December 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 234)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Parts 1, 23, 25, 91, 121, 125, 135, and 139
[Docket No. FAA-2007-0152]
Takeoff/Landing Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking
Committee
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments and participation.
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SUMMARY: By this notice, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
announces the formation of an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to review
regulations affecting certification and operation of airplanes and
airports for airplane takeoff and landing operations on runways
contaminated by snow, slush, ice, or standing water. This review may
also encompass related portions of other regulations, as appropriate,
and harmonization with other foreign aviation regulations. To get a
copy of the Order that established this Aviation Rulemaking Committee
go to; http://www.faa.gov/about/committees/rulemaking/. The FAA will
establish a Takeoff/Landing Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking
Committee to conduct this review and provide advice and recommendations
to:
a. Establish airplane certification and operational requirements
(including training) for takeoff and landing operations on contaminated
runways.
b. Establish landing distance assessment requirements, including
minimum landing distance safety margins, to be performed at the time of
arrival.
c. Establish standards for runway surface condition reporting and
minimum surface conditions for continued operations.
The FAA invites persons interested in serving on this committee or
work groups to request membership in accordance with this notice. The
FAA will select members to provide a balance of viewpoints, interests,
and expertise. The subjects of the committee meetings will be highly
technical and therefore require participants to have significant
education background, technical background, and/or work experience for
the committee to have the maximum benefit. Membership on the committee
will be limited to facilitate discussions and to maintain a balance of
interests.
In addition, the FAA invites interested persons to submit specific,
detailed written comments, or provide input on the affected regulatory
sections. These comments will be considered in the committee
discussions and will assist in determining future regulatory action.
DATES: Membership: Persons interested in participating on the committee
or work groups should submit their request on or before January 7,
2008. Selected members will be advised in writing of their
participation and meeting details.
Comments: The FAA will consider all comments on this regulatory
review filed on or before February 4, 2008. We will consider comments
filed late if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or
delay.
ADDRESSES: Membership: Persons requesting membership or participation
on the Takeoff/Landing Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking
Committee and/or associated work groups should make the request and
supply the requested information via email to the person listed below
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Send comments identified by Docket Number using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12-
140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery or Courier: Bring comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jerry Ostronic, AFS-200, 800
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, e-mail:
Jerry.C.Ostronic@FAA.gov, telephone: (412) 262-9034 Ext. 301,
facsimile: (202) 267-5229.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Takeoff/Landing Performance Assessment ARC will provide a forum
for the U.S. aviation community to discuss incorporating the
recommended actions identified in Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO)
06012 into the regulatory requirements. Additionally, adding regulatory
requirements for takeoff operations from contaminated runways and
issues related to contaminated runway takeoff and landing operations
relevant to part 139, Certification of Airports, will be discussed.
These discussions will be focused on turbine powered aircraft including
both turbojet and turboprop airplanes operated under parts 121, 135,
125, and 91 subpart K.
Public Participation in the Aviation Rulemaking Committee
Membership. The FAA invites members of the public to serve on the
Takeoff/Landing Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking Committee
and/or work groups. The committee will provide advice and
recommendations to the FAA to assist the agency in establishing a
regulatory framework that will address the added risk associated with
takeoff and landing operations on runways with various forms of
contamination. The committee acts solely in an advisory capacity. The
committee will discuss and present whatever input, guidance, and
recommendations it considers relevant.
Because of the diversity and complexities of the Takeoff/Landing
Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking Committee issues, the
committee will be structured with a steering committee and specialized
work groups. The steering committee will consist of members selected by
the FAA representing aviation associations, industry representatives,
employee groups, FAA and other government entities, and other
participants to provide a balance of views, interests,
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and expertise. Membership on the steering committee will be limited to
facilitate discussions. Priority will be given to those applicants
representing an identified part of the aviation community who are
empowered to speak for those interests.
Additional participation is provided through the specialized work
groups. At this time, the FAA is considering the establishment of work
groups comprised of subject matter experts in the following subject
areas:
--14 CFR Part 25; Airplane Certification Takeoff and Landing
Performance
--14 CFR Part 23; Airplane Certification Takeoff and Landing
Performance
--14 CFR Part 121; Operations and training associated with takeoff and
landing performance
--14 CFR Parts 135, 125, and 91 Subpart K; Operations and training
associated with takeoff and landing performance
--14 CFR 139; Airport Certification and Operations
--Current and new technologies for reporting and disseminating aircraft
stopping capabilities on contaminated runways
--Other work groups may be established if required.
All non-government representatives serve without government
compensation and bear all costs related to their participation on the
steering committee or work groups. Members and participants should be
available to attend all scheduled committee or work group meetings for
the duration of the review. Make your request to participate on the
steering committee or specialized work groups in writing on or before
January 7, 2008. If wishing to participate on the Takeoff/Landing
Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking Committee or its workgroups,
please provide the following information (preferably by e-mail):
Name:
Title:
Segment(s) of the industry or organization /association you
represent:
Organization Representing:
Address:
E-mail address:
Telephone contact information:
Specific area(s) of the committee in which you are interested in
participating:
Description of your education, technical background, and/or work
experience in the area of the committee in which you would like to
participate:
Number of hours you will be available to participate in
committee work per month in the first 90 days of the committee; in
the first year; and beyond the first year, if necessary; and
Number of days per month that you are available and have the
financial capability to travel for committee activities.
The FAA will notify all selected members and participants in
writing in advance of the first meeting.
Comments. As noted above, persons wishing to comment on this
subject may do so until February 4, 2008. In order to provide
information to the committee, the FAA requests that commenters be
timely in their comments.
Commenters should be as specific as possible and provide as much
detail in comments as necessary to facilitate regulatory decision
making. Comments should address the specific section of the regulation
at issue, a detailed explanation of what needs to be changed and why,
and the proposed regulatory change. Information on costs and benefits
of the proposed change are particularly helpful.
Comments provided in response to this notice will assist the FAA
and committee in their review and deliberation.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
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