[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 41 (Friday, March 1, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9552-9554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-4846]



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Part IV





Department of Transportation





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Federal Aviation Administration



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14 CFR Parts 11, et al.



Removal of Expired Special Federal Aviation Regulations; Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Parts 11, 21, 23, 36, 63, 65, 73, 91, 119, 121, 125, 129, 
and 135

[Docket No. FAA-2002-11670; Amdt. Nos. 11-47, 21-80, 23-55, 36-23, 63-
31, 65-43, 73-9, 91-273, 119-5, 121-290, 125-38, 129-32, 135-84]


Removal of Expired Special Federal Aviation Regulations

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making minor 
technical changes to its regulations by removing Special Federal 
Aviation Regulations (SFARs) that have expired, as well as references 
to them, from the Code of Federal Regulations. None of these changes 
are substantive in nature since the regulations in question have 
expired and are not currently in effect. This technical amendment is 
necessary to update our regulations. The rule will not impose any 
additional burden or restriction on persons or organizations affected 
by these regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective on March 1, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Fritts, (202) 267-7037; Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA periodically issues temporary regulations called Special 
Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs). These SFARs are typically 
expected to be necessary for a finite period of time, and therefore, 
usually specify an expiration date within the regulatory text of the 
SFAR. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations currently contains 
several SFARs with expiration dates that have passed. To maintain an 
accurate body of regulations, we are removing those expired SFARs, as 
well as references to them, which are now obsolete. This document makes 
the appropriate technical changes to remove SFAR Nos. 26, 38-2, 41, 52, 
53, 62, 63, 64, 66-2, and 67, and corresponding references to them from 
the Code of Federal Regulations. In one instance of corresponding 
reference, the entire section pertains to the expired SFAR. That 
section, Sec. 119.2, is removed in its entirety. The following table of 
expired SFARs is presented for the reader's convenience.

                                                         Expired SFARs and Conforming Amendments
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         Part containing SFAR             SFAR to be removed          Expiration date                          Conforming amendments
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11...................................  ........................  ........................  11.201(b) OMB Table (SFAR 64 reference).
21...................................  26......................  12-01-1977                .............................................................
                                       41......................  09-13-1983                .............................................................
23...................................  ........................  ........................  Editorial note to SFAR 41.
36...................................  ........................  ........................  Editorial note to SFAR 41.
63...................................  63......................  12-31-1992                .............................................................
65...................................  63......................  12-31-1992                .............................................................
73...................................  53......................  01-15-1996                .............................................................
91...................................  62......................  12-30-1993                .............................................................
                                       64......................  12-31-1999                .............................................................
                                       66-2....................  Suspended indefinitely    .............................................................
                                                                  on 01-09-1996.
                                       67......................  05-10-2000                .............................................................
119..................................  ........................  ........................  119.1(e)(2) (SFAR 38-2 reference).
                                                                                           119.2 entire section obsolete (SFAR 38-2 references).
121..................................  38-2....................  03-20-1997                .............................................................
                                       ........................  ........................  Editorial note to SFAR 52.
125..................................  ........................  ........................  Editorial note to SFAR 38-2.
129..................................  ........................  ........................  Editorial note to SFAR 38-2.
135..................................  ........................  ........................  Editorial note to SFAR 38-2.
                                       52......................  12-01-1988..............
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    Under the Administrative Procedure Act, an agency doesn't have to 
issue a notice of proposed rulemaking when the agency for good cause 
finds that notice and public procedure are ``impracticable, 
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' See 5 U.S.C. 553(b). 
Because this technical amendment simply removes obsolete regulations 
and references, we find that publishing the changes for public notice 
and comment is necessary.
    The Administrative Procedure Act also states that an agency must 
publish a substantive rule not less than 30 days before its effective 
date, except as otherwise provided by the agency for good cause. See 5 
U.S.C. 553(b). We find that this technical amendment imposes no 
additional burden or requirement on the regulated industry, and is not 
substantive in nature. Moreover, We find that there is good cause to 
make the changes effective immediately upon publication in the Federal 
Register. It is in the public interest to remove these obsolete 
references from regulations immediately.
    This regulation is editorial in nature and imposes no additional 
burden on any person or organization. Therefore, we have determined the 
action: (1) Is not a significant rule under Executive Order 12866; and 
(2) is not a significant rule under Department of Transportation 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures. No impact is expected to result, 
and a full regulatory evaluation is not required. In addition, the FAA 
certifies that rule will not have a significant economic impact, 
positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under 
the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects

14 CFR Part 11

    Administrative practice and procedure, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

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14 CFR Part 21

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Exports, Imports, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

14 CFR Part 23

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Signs and symbols.

14 CFR Part 36

    Aircraft, Noise control.

14 CFR Part 63

    Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Navigation (air), 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

14 CFR Part 65

    Air traffic controllers, Aircraft, Airmen, Airports, Alcohol abuse, 
Drug abuse, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Navigation (air), Security measures.

14 CFR Part 91

    Afghanistan, Agriculture, Air traffic control, Aircraft, Airmen, 
Airports, Aviation safety, Canada, Cuba, Former Yugoslavia, Freight, 
Mexico, Noise control, Political candidates, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

14 CFR Part 119

    Administrative practice and procedure, Air carriers, Aircraft, 
Aviation safety, Charter flights, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

14 CFR Part 121

    Air carriers, Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol abuse, Aviation safety, 
Charter flights, Drug abuse, Drug testing, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Safety, Transportation.

14 CFR Part 125

    Aircraft, Airmen, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

14 CFR Part 129

    Air carriers, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Smoking.

14 CFR Part 135

    Air taxis, Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol abuse, Aviation safety, Drug 
abuse, Drug testing, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends parts 11, 21, 23, 36, 63, 65, 73, 91, 119, 121, 
125, 129, and 135 of title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations as 
follows:

PART 11--GENERAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES

    1. The authority citation for part 11 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40101, 40103, 40105, 40109, 40113, 
44110, 44502, 44701-44702, 44711, and 46102.

Sec. 11.201  [Amended]

    2. Amend Sec. 11.201(b) by removing the penultimate entry for SFAR 
64 from the table.

PART 21--CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS

    3. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7572; 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40105, 40113, 
44701-44702, 44707, 44709, 44711, 44713, 44715, 45303.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 26  [Removed]

    4. Remove SFAR No. 26 from part 21.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 41  [Removed]

    5. Remove SFAR No. 41 from part 21.

PART 23--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL, UTILITY, ACROBATIC, AND 
COMMUTER CATEGORY AIRPLANES

    6. The authority citation for part 23 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 41  [Removed]

    7. Remove SFAR No. 41 editorial note from part 23.

PART 36--NOISE STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT TYPE AND AIRWORTHINESS 
CERTIFICATION

    8. The authority citation for part 36 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 
44701-44702, 44704, 44715; sec. 305, Pub. L. 96-193, 94 Stat. 50, 
57; E.O. 11514, 35 FR 4247, 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 902.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 41  [Removed]

    9. Remove SFAR No. 41 editorial note from part 36.

PART 63--CERTIFICATION: FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS OTHER THAN PILOTS

    10. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707, 44709-
44711, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 63  [Removed]

    11. Remove SFAR No. 63 from part 63.

PART 65--CERTIFICATION: AIRMEN OTHER THAN FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS

    12. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707, 44709-
44711, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 65  [Removed]

    13. Remove SFAR No. 63 from part 65.

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

    14. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 53  [Removed]

    15. Remove SFAR No. 53 from part 73.

PART 91--GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES

    16. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 1155, 40103, 40113, 40120, 44101, 
44111, 44701, 44709, 44711, 44712, 44715, 44716, 44717, 44722, 
46306, 46315, 46316, 46504, 46506-46507, 47122, 47508, 47528-47531, 
articles 12 and 29 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation 
(61 stat. 1180).

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 62  [Removed]

    17. Remove SFAR No. 62 from part 91.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 64  [Removed]

    18. Remove SFAR No. 64 from part 91.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 66-2  [Removed]

    19. Remove SFAR No. 66-2 from part 91.

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Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 67  [Removed]

    20. Remove SFAR No. 67 from part 91.

PART 119--CERTIFICATION: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

    21. The authority citation for part 119 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 1153, 40101, 40102, 40103, 40113, 
44105, 44106, 44111, 44701-44717, 44722, 44901, 44903, 44904, 44906, 
44912, 44914, 44936, 44938, 46103, 46105.


Sec. 119.1  [Amended]

    22. Amend Sec. 119.1(e)(2) by removing the words ``and SFAR 38-2 of 
14 CFR part 121''.


Sec. 119.2  [Removed]

    23. Remove Sec. 119.2.

PART 121--OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: DOMESTIC, FLAG, AND SUPPLEMENTAL 
OPERATIONS

    24. The authority citation for part 121 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 40119, 41706, 44101, 44710-
44702, 44705, 44709-44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722, 44901, 44903-
44904, 44912, 46105.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2  [Removed]

    25. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 from part 121.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 52  [Removed]

    26. Remove SFAR No. 52 editorial note from part 121.

PART 125--CERTIFICATION AND OPERATIONS: AIRPLANES HAVING A SEATING 
CAPACITY OF 20 OR MORE PASSENGERS OR A MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF 
6,000 POUNDS OR MORE; AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH 
AIRCRAFT

    27. The authority citation for part 125 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44705, 44710-
44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2  [Removed]

    28. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 editorial note from part 125.

PART 129--OPERATIONS: FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS AND FOREIGN OPERATORS OF 
U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT ENGAGED IN COMMON CARRIAGE

    29. The authority citation for part 129 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40104-40105, 40113, 40119, 41706, 
44701-44702, 44712, 44716-44717, 44722, 44901-44904, 44906.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2  [Removed]

    30. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 editorial note from part 129.

PART 135--OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS 
AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT

    31. The authority citation for part 135 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 41706, 44113, 44701-44702, 44705, 
44709, 44711-44713, 44715-44717, 44722.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 38-2  [Removed]

    32. Remove SFAR No. 38-2 editorial note from part 135.

Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 52  [Removed]

    33. Remove SFAR No. 52 from part 135.

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 22, 2002.
Donald P. Byrne,
Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations.
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