[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 2, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 63742] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-31520] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [AC No. 121-29A] Proposed Revised Advisory Circular--Carry-On Baggage AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Request for comments on proposed revision to Advisory Circular (AC) 121-29, Carry-On Baggage. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The proposed Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance about the information that should be contained in a certificated air carrier's approved carry-on baggage program and updates, provides clarification, and additional information to AC 121-29, Carry-On Baggage. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 2, 1998. COMMENTS INVITED: Comments are invited on all aspects of the proposed AC. Commenters should give special attention to definition of proper stowage of carry-on baggage. Commenters must identify file number AC 121-29A. ADDRESSES: Send all comments and requests for copies of the proposed AC to: Federal Aviation Administration, AFS-203, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donell Pollard, AFS-203, at the above address, telephone (202) 267-3735 or (202) 267-8166 (6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. est). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FAA personnel, certificated air carriers, airline personnel, and the public have asked the FAA to clarify existing policy found in AC 121-29, 14 CFR section 121.589, and in the model carry-on baggage programs. The FAA agrees that additional policy guidance is needed because of changes in the airline industry, such as reduction in personnel in the gate area. In addition, revisions to AC 121-29 are needed to add material that was otherwise omitted and to clarify certain confusing sections of the original guidance. The inclusion of an example of an acceptable definition of proper stowage should not be construed as invalidating any previously approved carry- on baggage programs. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 25, 1997. Richard O. Gordon, Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service. [FR Doc. 97-31520 Filed 12-1-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M