[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 3, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34724-34726] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-16808] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary 14 CFR Parts 211 and 213 RIN 2105-AC53 Aviation Economic Regulations: Updates and Corrections AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department is amending 14 CFR Parts 211 and 213 to eliminate obsolete provisions and references, to conform citations to the recodification by Pub. L. 103-272 of the Federal Aviation Act and other transportation statutes, and to update organizational titles. EFFECTIVE DATE: The rule shall become effective on August 2, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George L. Wellington, Chief, Foreign Air Carrier Licensing Division (X-45), Office of International Aviation, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-2388. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In his Regulatory Reinvention Initiative Memorandum of March 4, 1995, President Clinton directed Federal agencies to conduct a page-by-page review of all of their regulations and to ``eliminate or revise those that are outdated or otherwise in need of reform.'' In response to that directive, the Department has undertaken a review of its aviation economic regulations as contained in 14 CFR Chapter II. This rule is one result of those efforts. This rule eliminates obsolete provisions and references, conforms citations to the recodification by Pub. L. 103-272 of the Federal Aviation Act and other transportation statutes, and updates organizational titles. The Department finds that notice and comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest because of the editorial nature of these changes. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) The Department has analyzed the economic and other effects of the final rule and has determined that they are not ``significant'' within the meaning of Executive Order 12866. The rule has not, therefore, been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures The final rule is not significant under the Department's Regulatory Policies and Procedures, dated February 26, 1979, because it does not involve [[Page 34725]] important Departmental policies; rather, the changes are being made solely for the purposes of eliminating obsolete requirements, correcting out-of-date references, and enhancing the organization of the regulations used by the Department to administer its aviation economic regulatory functions. The Department has also determined that there will be no economic impact as a result of these changes. Regulatory Flexibility Act In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, I certify that the amendments will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The changes are editorial in nature and will have no substantive impact. Executive Order 12612 (Federalism) The final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612. The Department has determined that the rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. The amendments will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. National Environmental Policy Act The Department has also analyzed the rule for the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act. The rule will not have any significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Paperwork Reduction Act There are no reporting or recordkeeping requirements associated with the final rule. Lists of Subjects 14 CFR Part 211 Foreign air carriers, Economic authority, Transportation Department. 14 CFR Part 213 Foreign air carriers, Economic authority, Transportation Department. Final Rule For the reasons set out in the preamble, Title 14, Chapter II of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 211--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 211 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. Chapters 401, 411, 413, 415, 417. 2. Throughout the part, remove the words ``Board'' and ``Board's'' wherever they appear, and add, in their place, the words ``Department'' and ``Department's.'' Remove the words ``Docket Section,'' and add, in their place, the words ``Docket Facility.'' Sec. 211.1 [Amended] 3. In Sec. 211.1, remove the words ``section 402 of the Federal Aviation Act'' and add, in their place, the words ``section 41301 of Title 49 of the United States Code (Transportation).'' Sec. 211.10 [Amended] 4. In Sec. 211.10(b), remove the words ``Regulatory Affairs Division, Bureau of International Aviation, Civil Aeronautics Board, Washington, DC 20428,'' and add, in their place, the words ``Foreign Air Carrier Licensing Division, Office of International Aviation, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.'' Sec. 211.20 [Amended] 5. In Sec. 211.20(t), remove the words ``CAB form 263,'' and add, in their place, the words ``OST Form 4523.'' Subpart D--[Amended] 6. Throughout subpart D of part 211, remove the words ``overseas,'' ``overseas and interstate,'' ``overseas or interstate,'' ``interstate and overseas'', and ``interstate or overseas,'' wherever they appear, and add, in their place, the word ``interstate.'' Sec. 211.33 [Amended] 7. In Sec. 211.33(c), remove the words ``section 801(a)'' and add in their place the words ``section 41307.'' PART 213--[AMENDED] 8. The authority citation for part 213 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. Chapters 401, 411, 413, 415, 417. 9. Throughout the part, remove the words ``Board'' and ``Board's'' wherever they appear, and add, in their place, the words ``Department'' and ``Department's.'' Remove the words ``Docket Section,'' and add, in their place, the words ``Docket Facility.'' Sec. 213.1 [Amended] 10. In Sec. 213.1, remove the words ``section 402 permits authorizing foreign direct air carriers to engage in'' and add, in their place, the words ``foreign air carrier permits issued under section 41302 of Title 49 of the United States Code (Transportation) authorizing.'' Remove the entire sentence that begins with ``Notwithstanding.'' Sec. 213.3 [Amended] 11. In Sec. 213.3(f), remove the words ``section 1005(b) of the Act,'' and add, in their place, the words ``49 U.S.C. 46103.'' Sec. 213.5 [Amended] 12. The heading of Sec. 213.5 is revised to read as follows: Sec. 213.5 Filing and service of schedules and applications for approval of schedules; procedure thereon. * * * * * 13. In Sec. 213.5(a), remove the words ``each airport notice or,'' and ``each application for permission to use an airport (Sec. 213.4(b)) or.'' Remove the words ``19 copies,'' and add, in their place, the words ``seven (7) copies.'' Remove the entire sentence that begins with ``Each airport notice or application . . .'' 14. Section 213.5(b) is revised to read as follows: * * * * * (b) Pleadings by interested persons. Any interested person may file and serve upon the foreign air carrier a memorandum in opposition to, or in support of, schedules or an application for approval of schedules within 10 days of the filing opposed or supported. All memoranda shall set forth in detail the reasons for the position taken together with a statement of economic data and other matters which it is desired that the Department officially notice, and affidavits stating other facts relied upon. Memoranda shall contain a certificate of service as prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section. An executed original and seven (7) true copies shall be filed with the Department's Docket Facility. Unless otherwise provided by the Department, further pleadings will not be entertained. * * * * * 15. In Sec. 213.5(c), remove the words ``for permission to use an airport or.'' Remove the entire sentence beginning with ``Petitions for reconsideration of the Board'' determination on an application for permission to use an airport . . .'' Sec. 213.6 [Amended] 16. In Sec. 213.6, remove the words ``Title IV of the Act'' and add in their place the words ``Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the U.S. Code.'' Sec. 213.7 [Amended] 17. In Sec. 213.7, remove the abbreviation ``CAB'' before the word ``Agreement.'' Remove the words ``CAB form 263,'' and add, in their place, the words ``OST Form 4523'', and remove [[Page 34726]] the words ``Publications Services Division, Civil Aeronautics Board, Washington, DC 20428,'' and add in their place the words ``Foreign Air Carrier Licensing Division (X-45), Office of International Aviation, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 31, 1996. Charles A. Hunnicutt, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. [FR Doc. 96-16808 Filed 7-2-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P