80 FR 30147 - Electronic Applications for Licenses, Permits, and Safety Approvals
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 101 (May 27, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 101 (May 27, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-12556 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 27, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 30147-30151] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12556] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 401, 413 and 414 [Docket No.: FAA-2015-1745; Amdt. No(s). 413-11 and 414-3] RIN 2120-AK58 Electronic Applications for Licenses, Permits, and Safety Approvals AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Currently, an application for a license or experimental permit, or for a safety approval must be submitted to the FAA in paper form. This rule will make the application process more flexible and efficient by providing applicants with an option to submit these applications to the FAA electronically (either via email or on an electronic storage device) rather than submitting a paper application. DATES: Effective July 27, 2015. Submit comments on or before June 26, 2015. If we receive an adverse comment or notice of intent to file an adverse comment, we will advise the public by publishing a document in the Federal Register before the effective date of the final rule. This document may withdraw the direct final rule in whole or in part. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015- 1745 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning this action, contact Shirley McBride, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, [[Page 30148]] Regulations and Analysis Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267- 7470; email [email protected]. For legal questions concerning this action, contact Alex Zektser, Office of Chief Counsel, International Law, Legislation, and Regulations Division, AGC-250, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267- 3073; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking The Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984, as amended and re-codified at 51 United States Code (U.S.C.) Subtitle V--Commercial Space Transportation, ch.509, Commercial Space Launch Activities, 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923 (the Act), authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) and thus the FAA, through delegations, to oversee, license, and regulate commercial launch and reentry, and the operation of launch and reentry sites as carried out by U.S. citizens or within the United States. 51 U.S.C. 50904, 50905. Section 50905(a)(2) also authorizes the FAA to establish procedures for safety approvals of launch vehicles, reentry vehicles, safety systems, processes, services, or personnel that may be used to conduct a licensed launch or reentry. The Direct Final Rule Procedure The FAA is issuing this direct final rule without prior notice and prior public comment. The Administrative Procedure Act provides that an agency may publish a final rule without prior notice and comment if the agency for good cause finds that the notice and comment procedure is unnecessary.\1\ This rule will not make any substantive changes to the requirements that must be met in order to obtain a commercial-space license, experimental permit, or safety approval. Rather, this rule will simply add an option for applicants for a license, permit, or safety approval to submit their applications electronically. Accordingly, the FAA does not believe that any adverse comments will be filed in response to this rulemaking, and consequently, notice and comment is unnecessary. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Regulatory Policies and Procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT), 44 FR 1134, February 26, 1979, provide that to the maximum extent possible, operating administrations for the DOT should provide an opportunity for public comment on regulations issued without prior notice. Accordingly, the FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The agency also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might result from adopting this final rule. A direct final rule will take effect on a specified date unless the FAA receives an adverse comment or notice of intent to file an adverse comment within the comment period. An adverse comment explains why a rule would be inappropriate, or would be ineffective or unacceptable without a change. It may challenge the rule's underlying premise or approach. Under the direct final rule process, we do not consider the following types of comments to be adverse: (1) A comment recommending another rule change, in addition to the change in the direct final rule at issue. We consider the comment adverse, however, if the commenter states why the direct final rule would be ineffective without the change. (2) A frivolous or insubstantial comment. If we receive an adverse comment or notice of intent to file an adverse comment, we will advise the public by publishing a document in the Federal Register before the effective date of the final rule. This document may withdraw the direct final rule in whole or in part. If we withdraw a direct final rule because of an adverse comment, we may incorporate the commenter's recommendation into another direct final rule or may publish a notice of proposed rulemaking. If we do not receive an adverse comment or notice of intent to file an adverse comment, we will publish a confirmation document in the Federal Register, generally within 15 days after the comment period closes. The confirmation document tells the public the effective date of the rule. See the ``Additional Information'' section for information on how to comment on this direct final rule and how the FAA will handle comments received. The ``Additional Information'' section also contains related information about the docket, privacy, and the handling of proprietary or confidential business information. In addition, there is information on obtaining copies of related rulemaking documents. I. Background The FAA currently issues licenses for the launch of a launch vehicle, the operation of a launch site, the reentry of a reentry vehicle, and the operation of a reentry site.\2\ The FAA also issues experimental permits that allow a person to launch or reenter a reusable suborbital rocket.\3\ Finally, the FAA issues safety approvals that may be used in conducting a licensed launch or reentry.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ See 14 CFR 413.3. \3\ See 14 CFR 437.5. \4\ See 14 CFR 414.1. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To obtain a license, experimental permit, or safety approval, an applicant must first submit an application in writing to the FAA.\5\ Currently, this application may not be submitted electronically, but must instead be mailed to the FAA on paper and in duplicate.\6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ 14 CFR 413.7(a) and 414.11(a). \6\ Id. See also Memorandum to Kenneth Wong from Rebecca MacPherson, Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations (Nov 30, 2011) (concluding that the current regulations do not allow the FAA to accept applications electronically). http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/agc/pol_adjudication/agc200/interpretations/. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The FAA has determined that this paper-based submission process is unduly burdensome because an electronically-submitted application would provide the FAA with the same information as a paper application. In addition, the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) requires that, when practicable, a Federal agency must provide the public with an option to transact with the agency electronically.\7\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ Office of Management and Budget, Implementation of the Government Paperwork Elimination Act, http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fedreg_gpea2 (explaining implementation of Pub. L. 105-277, sec. 1704). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accordingly, this rulemaking will relieve the burden imposed by the FAA's current paper-submission application processes and bring the FAA's application processes into compliance with GPEA by providing an option for license, experimental permit, and safety approval applicants to submit their applications electronically. II. Discussion of the Direct Final Rule This rule amends Sec. Sec. 413.7 and 414.11 to allow applicants for a license, experimental permits or safety approval to file their applications to the FAA by paper or by electronic means. The new electronic filing options provided by this rule will be: (1) Simply emailing the application to the FAA; or (2) providing the application to the FAA on a physical electronic storage device rather than submitting the application in paper form. Under this rule, ``physical electronic storage'' is an electronic storage device that can store electronic documents and files. Examples of [[Page 30149]] physical electronic storage devices include optical discs, memory cards, USB flash drives, and external hard drives.\8\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ This list of examples is not intended to be exhaustive. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The FAA emphasizes that this rule will not make electronic submission of applications mandatory. Thus, applicants who wish to submit their applications in paper form will be able to continue doing so under this rule. However, applicants who prefer to submit their applications electronically will now be able to do so instead of having to submit those applications in paper form. To ensure the authenticity and security of electronically-submitted applications, this direct final rule specifies certain requirements for electronically-submitted applications. For an application submitted via email, the application will have to satisfy the following criteria. First, the application must be sent via email as an email attachment to the following email address: [email protected]. Second, the email to which the application is attached must be sent from an email address controlled by the person who signed the application or by an authorized representative of the applicant. The FAA anticipates that this will usually be that person's official work-related email address. Finally, the application must be provided in a format that cannot be altered, such as a PDF document or a read-only Word file. An application submitted via a physical electronic storage device will be subject to the following criteria. First, the submission package must include a cover letter identifying each document and file that is being submitted on the physical electronic storage device. The cover letter must be in paper form and it must be signed either by the person who signed the application or by an authorized representative of the applicant. Second, the physical electronic storage device must be submitted in a format that does not allow the contents of the device to be altered. For example, the application could be submitted on a write- protected USB flash drive or a CD-ROM disk that does not allow additional data to be written onto the disk. Finally, the physical electronic storage device and cover letter must either be: (1) Hand-delivered to an authorized FAA representative; or (2) mailed to the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST). If opting to mail the application to AST, the applicant must use the same mailing address that he or she would use to submit a paper application. This address is: Federal Aviation Administration, Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, Room 331, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. Attention: Application Review. III. Regulatory Notices and Analyses A. Regulatory Evaluation Changes to Federal regulations must undergo several economic analyses. First, Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563 direct that each Federal agency shall propose or adopt a regulation only upon a reasoned determination that the benefits of the intended regulation justify its costs. Second, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) requires agencies to analyze the economic impact of regulatory changes on small entities. Third, the Trade Agreements Act (Pub. L. 96-39) prohibits agencies from setting standards that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. In developing U.S. standards, the Trade Act requires agencies to consider international standards and, where appropriate, that they be the basis of U.S. standards. Fourth, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies to prepare a written assessment of the costs, benefits, and other effects of proposed or final rules that include a Federal mandate likely to result in the expenditure by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more annually (adjusted for inflation with base year of 1995). This portion of the preamble summarizes the FAA's analysis of the economic impacts of this direct final rule. Department of Transportation Order DOT 2100.5 prescribes policies and procedures for simplification, analysis, and review of regulations. If the expected cost impact is so minimal that a proposed or final rule does not warrant a full evaluation, this order permits that a statement to that effect and the basis for it be included in the preamble if a full regulatory evaluation of the cost and benefits is not prepared. Such a determination has been made for this direct final rule. The reasoning for this determination follows: This direct final rule will permit, but not require, an application for a license, an experimental permit, or a safety approval to be submitted electronically to the FAA rather than by mailing in a paper application. This will make the application process more efficient and flexible. This direct final rule does not impose any incremental costs because it will provide an additional method of submitting applications to the FAA. Therefore, the expected outcome will be a minimal impact with positive net benefits, and a full regulatory evaluation was not prepared. The FAA requests comments with supporting justification about the FAA determination of minimal impact. The FAA has, therefore, determined that this direct final rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' as defined in section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, and is not ``significant'' as defined in DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures. B. Regulatory Flexibility Determination The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) (RFA) establishes ``as a principle of regulatory issuance that agencies shall endeavor, consistent with the objectives of the rule and of applicable statutes, to fit regulatory and informational requirements to the scale of the businesses, organizations, and governmental jurisdictions subject to regulation.'' To achieve this principle, agencies are required to solicit and consider flexible regulatory proposals and to explain the rationale for their actions to assure that such proposals are given serious consideration.'' The RFA covers a wide-range of small entities, including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. Agencies must perform a review to determine whether a rule will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. If the agency determines that it will, the agency must prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis as described in the RFA. However, if an agency determines that a rule is not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, section 605(b) of the RFA provides that the head of the agency may so certify and a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required. The certification must include a statement providing the factual basis for this determination, and the reasoning should be clear. This direct final rule does not impose any incremental costs because it will provide an additional method of submitting applications to the FAA. If an agency determines that a rulemaking will not result in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the head of the agency may so certify under [[Page 30150]] section 605(b) of the RFA. Therefore, as provided in section 605(b), the head of the FAA certifies that this rulemaking will not result in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. C. International Trade Impact Assessment The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-39), as amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465), prohibits Federal agencies from establishing standards or engaging in related activities that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. Pursuant to these Acts, the establishment of standards is not considered an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign commerce of the United States, so long as the standard has a legitimate domestic objective, such as the protection of safety, and does not operate in a manner that excludes imports that meet this objective. The statute also requires consideration of international standards and, where appropriate, that they be the basis for U.S. standards. The FAA has assessed the potential effect of this direct final rule and determined that it will have only a domestic impact and therefore no effect on international trade. D. Unfunded Mandates Assessment Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104- 4) requires each Federal agency to prepare a written statement assessing the effects of any Federal mandate in a proposed or final agency rule that may result in an expenditure of $100 million or more (in 1995 dollars) in any one year by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector; such a mandate is deemed to be a ``significant regulatory action.'' The FAA currently uses an inflation-adjusted value of $151 million in lieu of $100 million. This direct final rule does not contain such a mandate; therefore, the requirements of Title II of the Act do not apply. E. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires that the FAA consider the impact of paperwork and other information collection burdens imposed on the public. The FAA has determined that there is no new requirement for information collection associated with this direct final rule. F. International Compatibility and Cooperation Executive Order 13609, Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation, promotes international regulatory cooperation to meet shared challenges involving health, safety, labor, security, environmental, and other issues and to reduce, eliminate, or prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements. The FAA has analyzed this action under the policies and agency responsibilities of Executive Order 13609, and has determined that this action would have no effect on international regulatory cooperation. G. Environmental Analysis FAA Order 1050.1E identifies FAA actions that are categorically excluded from preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. The FAA has determined this rulemaking action qualifies for the categorical exclusion identified in paragraph 312f and involves no extraordinary circumstances. IV. Executive Order Determinations A. Executive Order 13132, Federalism The FAA has analyzed this final rule under the principles and criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. The agency determined that this action will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, or the relationship between the Federal Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, and, therefore, does not have Federalism implications. B. Executive Order 13211, Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use The FAA analyzed this final rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. The agency has determined that it is not a ``significant energy action'' under the executive order and it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. V. Additional Information A. Comments Invited The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. The agency also invites comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that might result from adopting the rulemaking action in this document. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the rulemaking action, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should submit only one time. The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking. Before acting on this rulemaking action, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The agency may change this rulemaking action in light of the comments it receives. B. Availability of Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of rulemaking documents may be obtained from the Internet by-- 1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov); 2. Visiting the FAA's Regulations and Policies Web page at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies or 3. Accessing the Government Printing Office's Web page at http://www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys/. Copies may also be obtained by sending a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9680. Commenters must identify the docket or amendment number of this rulemaking. All documents the FAA considered in developing this rulemaking action, including economic analyses and technical reports, may be accessed from the Internet through the Federal eRulemaking Portal referenced in item (1) above. List of Subjects 14 CFR Part 401 Organization and functions (Government agencies), Space transportation and exploration. 14 CFR Part 413 Confidential business information, Human space flight, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Space safety, Space transportation and exploration. [[Page 30151]] 14 CFR Part 414 Airspace, Aviation Safety, Space transportation and exploration. The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends chapter III of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations as follows: PART 401--ORGANIZATION AND DEFINITIONS 0 1. The authority citation for part 401 continues to read as follows: Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923. 0 2. In Sec. 401.5, add a definition in alphabetical order for physical electronic storage to read as follows: Sec. 401.5 Definitions. * * * * * Physical electronic storage means a physical device that can store electronic documents and files including but not limited to an optical disc, a memory card, a USB flash drive, or an external hard drive. * * * * * PART 413--LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURES 0 3. The authority citation for part 413 continues to read as follows: Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923. 0 4. In Sec. 413.7, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows: Sec. 413.7 Application. (a) An applicant must make an application in writing and in English. The applicant must file the application with the Federal Aviation Administration either by paper, by use of physical electronic storage, or by email in the following manner: (1) For applications submitted on paper, an applicant must send two copies of the application to the Federal Aviation Administration, Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, Room 331, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. Attention: Application Review. (2) For an application submitted by use of physical electronic storage, the applicant must either mail the application to the address specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section or hand-deliver the application to an authorized FAA representative. The application and the physical electronic storage containing the application must also satisfy all of the following criteria: (i) The application must include a cover letter that is printed on paper and signed by the person who signed the application or by an authorized representative of the applicant; (ii) The cover letter must identify each document that is included on the physical electronic storage; and (iii) The physical electronic storage must be in a format such that its contents cannot be altered. (3) For an application submitted by email, an applicant must send the application as an email attachment to [email protected]. The application and the email to which the application is attached must also satisfy the following criteria: (i) The email to which the application is attached must be sent from an email address controlled by the person who signed the application or by an authorized representative of the applicant; and (ii) The application must be in a format that cannot be altered. * * * * * PART 414--SAFETY APPROVALS 0 5. The authority citation for part 414 continues to read as follows: Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923. 0 6. In Sec. 414.11, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows: Sec. 414.11 Application. (a) An applicant must make an application in writing and in English. The applicant must file the application with the Federal Aviation Administration either by paper, by use of physical electronic storage, or by email in the following manner: (1) For an application submitted on paper, an applicant must send two copies of the application to the Federal Aviation Administration, Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, Room 331, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. Attention: Application Review. (2) For an application submitted by use of physical electronic storage, the applicant must either mail the application to the address specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section or hand-deliver the application to an authorized FAA representative. The application and the physical electronic storage containing the application must also satisfy all of the following criteria: (i) The application must include a cover letter that is printed on paper and signed by the person who signed the application or by an authorized representative of the applicant; (ii) The cover letter must identify each document that is included on the physical electronic storage; and (iii) The physical electronic storage must be in a format such that its contents cannot be altered. (3) For an application submitted by email, an applicant must send the application as an email attachment to [email protected]. The application and the email to which the application is attached must also satisfy the following criteria: (i) The email to which the application is attached must be sent from an email address controlled by the person who signed the application or by an authorized representative of the applicant; and (ii) The application must be in a format that cannot be altered. * * * * * Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), and 51 U.S.C. 50904-50905 in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2015. Michael P. Huerta, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015-12556 Filed 5-26-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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minimal and, in the case of baggage paragraph (b)(3) shall be twice the SUMMARY: Currently, an application for
liability, may be covered by insurance. revised limit for paragraph (a)(2) of this a license or experimental permit, or for
The revision of the civil penalty section. a safety approval must be submitted to
amount will raise potential penalties for * * * * * the FAA in paper form. This rule will
individuals and small businesses with make the application process more
regard to violations of section 41712 or § 250.9 [Amended] flexible and efficient by providing
consumer protection rules and orders. ■ 3. Section 250.9 is amended by applicants with an option to submit
Because the maximum civil penalty removing ‘‘$650’’ wherever it appears these applications to the FAA
amount is only increased by $250 from and adding ‘‘$675’’ in its place and by electronically (either via email or on an
the current amount, the aggregate removing ‘‘$1,300’’ wherever it appears electronic storage device) rather than
economic impact of this rulemaking on and adding ‘‘$1,350’’ in its place. submitting a paper application.
small entities should be minimal and DATES: Effective July 27, 2015.
would only be borne by those entities PART 254—DOMESTIC BAGGAGE Submit comments on or before June
found in violation of the regulations. LIABILITY 26, 2015. If we receive an adverse
Accordingly, I hereby certify that this comment or notice of intent to file an
action will not have a significant ■ 4. The authority citation for part 254 adverse comment, we will advise the
economic impact on a substantial continues to read as follows: public by publishing a document in the
number of small entities. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40113, 41501, 41504, Federal Register before the effective
41510, 41702 and 41707. date of the final rule. This document
VII. Paperwork Reduction Act
may withdraw the direct final rule in
This final rule imposes no new § 254.4 [Amended]
whole or in part.
reporting or record keeping ■ 5. Section 254.4 is amended by ADDRESSES: You may send comments
requirements necessitating clearance by removing ‘‘$3,400’’ and adding ‘‘$3,500’’ identified by docket number FAA–
OMB. in its place. 2015–1745 using any of the following
List of Subjects § 254.5 [Amended] methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
14 CFR Part 250 ■ 6. Section 254.5(b) is amended by http://www.regulations.gov and follow
Air carriers, Consumer protection, removing ‘‘$3,400’’ and adding ‘‘$3,500’’ the online instructions for sending your
Reporting and recordkeeping in its place. comments electronically.
requirements. • Mail: Send comments to Docket
PART 383—CIVIL PENALTIES Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
14 CFR Part 254 Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey
■ 8. The authority citation for part 383
Air carriers, Administrative practice Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
continues to read as follows:
and procedure, Consumer protection, Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
Transportation. Authority: Sec. 503, Pub. L. 108–176, 117 20590–0001.
Stat. 2490; Pub. L. 101–410, 104 Stat. 890; • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
14 CFR Part 383 Pub. L. 104–134 § 31001.
comments to Docket Operations in
Administrative practice and § 383.2 [Amended] Room W12–140 of the West Building
procedure, Penalties. Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
■ 9. Section 383.2(b)(3) is amended by
Accordingly, the Department of Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
removing ‘‘$2,500’’ and adding ‘‘$2,750’’
Transportation amends 14 CFR parts a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
in its place.
250, 254, and 383 as follows: Friday, except Federal holidays.
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 18, • Fax: Fax comments to Docket
PART 250—OVERSALES 2015 pursuant to authority delegated in 49 Operations at 202–493–2251.
CFR 1.27(c) and (n). Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 250 Kathryn B. Thomson, 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
continues to read as follows: General Counsel. public to better inform its rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 329 and chapters [FR Doc. 2015–12789 Filed 5–26–15; 8:45 am] process. DOT posts these comments,
41102, 41301, 41708, and 41712. BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
■ 2. Section 250.5 is amended by:
www.regulations.gov, as described in
■ a. Removing ‘‘$650’’ wherever it DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
appears and adding ‘‘$675’’ in its place.
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
■ b. Removing ‘‘$1,300’’ wherever it Federal Aviation Administration www.dot.gov/privacy.
appears and adding ‘‘$1,350’’ in its Docket: Background documents or
place. 14 CFR Parts 401, 413 and 414 comments received may be read at
■ c. Adding a new paragraph (e)(3) to
http://www.regulations.gov at any time.
read as follows: [Docket No.: FAA–2015–1745; Amdt. No(s).
413–11 and 414–3] Follow the online instructions for
§ 250.5 Amount of denied boarding accessing the docket or Docket
compensation for passengers denied RIN 2120–AK58 Operations in Room W12–140 of the
boarding involuntarily. West Building Ground Floor at 1200
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* * * * * Electronic Applications for Licenses, New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(e) * * * Permits, and Safety Approvals DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(3) The Denied Boarding AGENCY: Federal Aviation through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Compensation limit in paragraph (b)(2) Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
shall be the same as the revised limit for technical questions concerning this
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for
paragraph (a)(2) of this section, and the action, contact Shirley McBride, Office
comments.
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14 CFR Part 414 signed by the person who signed the (iii) The physical electronic storage
Airspace, Aviation Safety, Space application or by an authorized must be in a format such that its
transportation and exploration. representative of the applicant; contents cannot be altered.
(ii) The cover letter must identify each (3) For an application submitted by
The Amendment document that is included on the email, an applicant must send the
In consideration of the foregoing, the physical electronic storage; and application as an email attachment to
Federal Aviation Administration (iii) The physical electronic storage ASTApplications@faa.gov. The
amends chapter III of title 14, Code of must be in a format such that its application and the email to which the
Federal Regulations as follows: contents cannot be altered. application is attached must also satisfy
(3) For an application submitted by the following criteria:
PART 401—ORGANIZATION AND email, an applicant must send the (i) The email to which the application
DEFINITIONS application as an email attachment to is attached must be sent from an email
ASTApplications@faa.gov. The address controlled by the person who
■ 1. The authority citation for part 401 application and the email to which the signed the application or by an
continues to read as follows: application is attached must also satisfy authorized representative of the
Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901–50923. the following criteria: applicant; and
(i) The email to which the application (ii) The application must be in a
■ 2. In § 401.5, add a definition in is attached must be sent from an email
alphabetical order for physical format that cannot be altered.
address controlled by the person who
electronic storage to read as follows: signed the application or by an * * * * *
authorized representative of the Issued under authority provided by 49
§ 401.5 Definitions.
applicant; and U.S.C. 106(f), and 51 U.S.C. 50904–50905 in
* * * * * (ii) The application must be in a Washington, DC, on April 30, 2015.
Physical electronic storage means a format that cannot be altered. Michael P. Huerta,
physical device that can store electronic Administrator.
documents and files including but not * * * * *
[FR Doc. 2015–12556 Filed 5–26–15; 8:45 am]
limited to an optical disc, a memory PART 414—SAFETY APPROVALS BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
card, a USB flash drive, or an external
hard drive. ■ 5. The authority citation for part 414
* * * * * continues to read as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901–50923.
PART 413—LICENSE APPLICATION HUMAN SERVICES
PROCEDURES ■ 6. In § 414.11, revise paragraph (a) to
read as follows: Food and Drug Administration
■ 3. The authority citation for part 413
§ 414.11 Application. 21 CFR Parts 310, 314, 329, and 600
continues to read as follows:
(a) An applicant must make an
Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901–50923. application in writing and in English. [Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0334]
■ 4. In § 413.7, revise paragraph (a) to The applicant must file the application RIN 0910–AF96
read as follows: with the Federal Aviation
Administration either by paper, by use Postmarketing Safety Reports for
§ 413.7 Application. of physical electronic storage, or by Human Drug and Biological Products;
(a) An applicant must make an email in the following manner: Electronic Submission Requirements;
application in writing and in English. (1) For an application submitted on Delay of Compliance Date; Safety
The applicant must file the application paper, an applicant must send two Reporting Portal of Electronic
with the Federal Aviation copies of the application to the Federal Submission of Postmarketing Safety
Administration either by paper, by use Aviation Administration, Associate Reports for Human Drugs and
of physical electronic storage, or by Administrator for Commercial Space Nonvaccine Biological Products
email in the following manner: Transportation, Room 331, 800
(1) For applications submitted on Independence Avenue SW., AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
paper, an applicant must send two Washington, DC 20591. Attention: HHS.
copies of the application to the Federal Application Review. ACTION: Final rule; delay of compliance
Aviation Administration, Associate (2) For an application submitted by date.
Administrator for Commercial Space use of physical electronic storage, the
Transportation, Room 331, 800 applicant must either mail the SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Independence Avenue SW., application to the address specified in Administration (FDA or Agency) is
Washington, DC 20591. Attention: paragraph (a)(1) of this section or hand- delaying the compliance date for the
Application Review. deliver the application to an authorized final rule for the electronic submission
(2) For an application submitted by FAA representative. The application of postmarketing safety reports for
use of physical electronic storage, the and the physical electronic storage human drugs and biological products
applicant must either mail the containing the application must also that published in the Federal Register of
application to the address specified in satisfy all of the following criteria: June 10, 2014. The rule amended FDA’s
paragraph (a)(1) of this section or hand- (i) The application must include a postmarketing safety reporting
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deliver the application to an authorized cover letter that is printed on paper and regulations for human drugs and
FAA representative. The application signed by the person who signed the biological products to require that
and the physical electronic storage application or by an authorized persons subject to mandatory reporting
containing the application must also representative of the applicant; requirements submit safety reports in an
satisfy all of the following criteria: (ii) The cover letter must identify each electronic format that FDA can process,
(i) The application must include a document that is included on the review, and archive. FDA is also
cover letter that is printed on paper and physical electronic storage; and announcing the availability of the Safety
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Direct final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Effective July 27, 2015. | |
| Contact | For technical questions concerning this action, contact Shirley McBride, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Regulations and Analysis Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267- 7470; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 30147 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AK58 | |
| CFR Citation | 14
CFR
401 14 CFR 413 14 CFR 414 | |
| CFR Associated | Organization and Functions (government Agencies); Space Transportation and Exploration; Confidential Business Information; Human Space Flight; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Space Safety; Airspace and Aviation Safety |
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