[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 243 (Monday, December 20, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79437-79438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31861]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notification of Proposed Delegation Programs and Request for 
Comment

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and request for 
public comments on the proposed new delegation programs (2) that will 
allow organizations to perform additional functions under the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) Organization Designation Authorization 
(ODA) program. These two proposed ODA programs will provide: (1) 
Certification functions for rotorcraft-external load operator 
certificates under 14 CFR part 133 and (2) the delivery of written 
airman knowledge tests.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments on both proposed delegation programs and 
functions to: Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification 
Service, Delegation and Airworthiness Programs Branch, 6500 S. 
MacArthur Blvd, ARB Room 308, Oklahoma City, OK 73169, ATTN: Sam 
Colasanti. Or, you may e-mail comments to: [email protected]. 
Include in the subject line of your message the following: Comments on 
Proposed ODA Programs and Functions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sam Colasanti, Aerospace Engineer, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Aircraft Engineering Division, Delegation and Airworthiness Programs 
Branch, to address listed above or by phone at 405.954.7044.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to comment on the two (2) proposed 
ODA programs listed in this notice by submitting such written data, 
views, or arguments as they desire to the above specified address. 
Comments received on the two proposed ODA programs may be examined, 
before and after the comment closing date by making arrangements with 
the person listed in the ``For Further Information Contact'' paragraph 
above. All communications received on or before the closing date will 
be considered by the Director of the Aircraft Certification Service 
before approval of the two (2) programs.

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Background

Air Operator ODA

    The FAA plans to establish two (2) new ODA program types in 
addition to those already established by FAA Order 8100.15, 
Organization Designation Authorization Procedures. Proposed revisions 
to FAA Order 8100.15 are available for review, and may be accessed at 
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/.
    This new ODA program would allow organizations to conduct 
certification functions for the issuance of rotorcraft external-load 
operator certificates, in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR 
part 133. The FAA anticipates a phased-in approach to this authority, 
with the FAA initially retaining authority for issuance of the 
certificate. The actual delegation of the issuance of the certificate 
would only be allowed after the ODA holder had successfully shown the 
ability to determine compliance with all aspects of 14 CFR part 133.
    Air Operator ODAs would be appointed and managed by the geographic 
Flight Standards District Office under the authority of the Director, 
Flight Standards Service. The FAA anticipates granting Air Operator ODA 
to only a small number of organizations based on the organization's 
experience and the FAA's need to delegate the authority.

Knowledge Testing ODA

    This new ODA program would allow organizations to administer 
automated airman tests and provide certified test results to 
applicants. These functions are currently performed by authorized 
Computer Testing Designees under the provisions of FAA Order 8080.6, 
Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests. Consolidation of these functions 
under the ODA program will standardize and align their activities and 
the FAA's oversight, making them consistent with other forms of ODA 
programs.
    Knowledge Testing ODAs would be appointed and managed by The Flight 
Standards Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, under the authority 
of the Director, Flight Standards Service. The FAA anticipates that 
existing computer testing designees will desire to transition to the 
ODA program, and other organizations may be appointed as needed to make 
testing services available to the public.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 15, 2010.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-31861 Filed 12-17-10; 8:45 am]
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