[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31740-31741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13243]


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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: [email protected], 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: 
[email protected].
    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/.

    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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