[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 164 (Friday, August 23, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 54591]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-21570]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 164 / Friday, August 23, 2002 /
Proposed Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Parts 25, 121, 125, and 135
RIN 2120-AC87 and 2120-AA49
Withdrawal of Rulemaking Actions
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rules; withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM). This action is
necessary due to technological advances that have occurred since we
published these documents. The effect of this action is to inform the
public of our decision to discontinue work on these proposals. This
action is part of our effort to address recommendations of the
Government Accounting Office and the Management Advisory Council by
reducing the number of items in the Regulatory Agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick W. Boyd, Office of Rulemaking
(ARM-23), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone 202-267-7320.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Installation of Crashworthy Fuselage Fuel Tanks and Fuel Lines, RIN
2120-AC87
On May 2, 1989, the FAA published an ANPRM seeking information on
the feasibility of installing, in all air carrier aircraft, fuselage
fuel tanks and fuel lines that are rupture resistant and that
disconnect and seal in the event of an accident (54 FR 18824). We
issued the ANPRM in response to section 9(a) of the Aviation Safety
Research Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-591). The comment period closed on
October 30, 1989.
Since the FAA published the ANPRM, many technological advancements
in fuel tank design have occurred. In addition, we are currently
engaged in a process of harmonizing fuel tank and fuel line
requirements with the European Joint Aviation Authority. For these
reasons, we are withdrawing this ANPRM. We may consider further
rulemaking action on this issue in the future.
Fuel System Vent Fire Protection, RIN 2120-AA49
On February 2, 1995, the FAA published an NPRM to amend the
airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes to require
fuel system vent protection during post-crash ground fires (60 FR
6632). The proposal was the result of information obtained from public
hearings on aircraft fire safety and was intended to provide protection
against a fuel tank explosion following a post-crash ground fire. The
comment period closed on June 2, 1995.
Since the FAA published the NPRM, technological advancements have
occurred in this area also. In addition, the issues raised in the NPRM
will be addressed by future regulatory action developed within the
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee as part of the FAA's program to
harmonize its regulations with those of the European Joint Aviation
Authorities. The FAA believes future rulemaking action that may be
broader in scope and a harmonized proposal will better serve the public
interest.
Conclusion
The FAA withdraws the following documents:
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled,
Installation of Crashworthy Fuselage Fuel Tanks and Fuel Lines, RIN
2120-AC87, May 2, 1989, 54 FR 18824; and
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled, Fuel System Vent
Fire Protection, RIN 2120-AA49, February 2, 1995, 60 FR 6632.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 16, 2002.
John J. Hickey,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 02-21570 Filed 8-22-02; 8:45 am]
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