83 FR 27688 - Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 115 (June 14, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 115 (June 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-12710 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 115 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27688-27690] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-12710] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 97 [Docket No. 31198; Amdt. No. 3804] Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports. DATES: This rule is effective June 14, 2018. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 14, 2018. ADDRESSES: Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows: For Examination 1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001; 2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located; 3. The office of Aeronautical Navigation Products, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or, 4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Availability All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center online at nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AFS-420) Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box [[Page 27689]] 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) telephone: (405) 954-4164. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by amending the referenced SIAPs. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P-NOTAM), and is incorporated by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make their verbatim publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic depiction on charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of each SIAP contained on FAA form documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections, and specifies the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their applicable effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport and its location, the procedure and the amendment number. Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section. The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part 97 of this final rule. The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as modified by FDC permanent NOTAMs. The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, as modified by FDC permanent NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts. The circumstances that created the need for these SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP amendments require making them effective in less than 30 days. Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), good cause exists for making these SIAPs effective in less than 30 days. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979) ; and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97 Air Traffic Control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air). Issued in Washington, DC, on June 1, 2018. John S. Duncan, Executive Director, Flight Standards Service. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14, Code of Federal regulations, Part 97, (14 CFR part 97), is amended by amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows: PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES 0 1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722. 0 2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows: By amending: Sec. 97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or TACAN; Sec. 97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; Sec. 97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; Sec. 97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV; Sec. 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; Sec. 97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and Sec. 97.35 COPTER SIAPs, Identified as follows: Effective Upon Publication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIRAC date State City Airport FDC No. FDC date Subject -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19-Jul-18............ LA Lafayette.......... Lafayette Rgnl/Paul 7/0318 5/21/18 RADAR 1, Amdt 10A Fournet Field. 19-Jul-18............ WI Prairie Du Sac..... Sauk-Prairie....... 8/2721 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 36, Orig 19-Jul-18............ WI Prairie Du Sac..... Sauk-Prairie....... 8/2723 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 18, Orig-A 19-Jul-18............ WI Watertown.......... Watertown Muni..... 8/2964 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 11, Orig 19-Jul-18............ FL Gainesville........ Gainesville Rgnl... 8/3252 5/21/18 ILS OR LOC Rwy 29, Amdt 12E 19-Jul-18............ TX Hereford........... Hereford Muni...... 8/4499 5/21/18 NDB Rwy 20, Amdt 2A 19-Jul-18............ WI Madison............ Dane County Rgnl- 8/4646 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 3, Orig-C Truax Field. 19-Jul-18............ CA Upland............. Cable.............. 8/6310 5/21/18 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3 19-Jul-18............ AR Monticello......... Monticello Muni/ 8/7594 5/21/18 VOR-A, Amdt 6A Ellis Field. 19-Jul-18............ AR Monticello......... Monticello Muni/ 8/7600 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 21, Amdt 2 Ellis Field. 19-Jul-18............ NE Norfolk............ Norfolk Rgnl/Karl 8/8694 5/21/18 VOR Rwy 32, Amdt 7 Stefan Memorial Fld. 19-Jul-18............ NE Norfolk............ Norfolk Rgnl/Karl 8/8709 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 32, Amdt 1 Stefan Memorial Fld. [[Page 27690]] 19-Jul-18............ NE Norfolk............ Norfolk Rgnl/Karl 8/8711 5/21/18 VOR Rwy 19, Amdt 8 Stefan Memorial Fld. 19-Jul-18............ MO St Louis........... Creve Coeur........ 8/9092 5/21/18 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2 19-Jul-18............ MA Beverly............ Beverly Rgnl....... 8/9547 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 27, Amdt 1A 19-Jul-18............ SC Aiken.............. Aiken Muni......... 8/9658 5/21/18 ILS OR LOC/DME Rwy 7, Orig-C 19-Jul-18............ SC Aiken.............. Aiken Muni......... 8/9659 5/21/18 NDB Rwy 25, Amdt 10C 19-Jul-18............ SC Aiken.............. Aiken Muni......... 8/9660 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 25, Amdt 1C 19-Jul-18............ SC Aiken.............. Aiken Muni......... 8/9661 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 7, Amdt 1C 19-Jul-18............ SC Aiken.............. Aiken Muni......... 8/9662 5/21/18 VOR/DME-A, Amdt 1A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 2018-12710 Filed 6-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Benton Harbor, MI, Southwest Michigan New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV Obstacle Departure Procedures for
Rgnl, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 2B (RNP) Z RWY 4L, Amdt 2A operations at certain airports. These
Detroit, MI, Coleman A Young Muni, ILS OR New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV regulatory actions are needed because of
LOC RWY 15, Amdt 11 (RNP) Z RWY 4R, Amdt 1A
the adoption of new or revised criteria,
Detroit, MI, Coleman A Young Muni, ILS OR New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV
LOC RWY 33, Amdt 15 (RNP) Z RWY 22L, Amdt 1C or because of changes occurring in the
Pontiac, MI, Oakland County Intl, ILS OR New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV National Airspace System, such as the
LOC RWY 9R, Amdt 13 (RNP) Z RWY 31L, Amdt 1A commissioning of new navigational
Pontiac, MI, Oakland County Intl, LOC BC New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV facilities, adding new obstacles, or
RWY 27L, Amdt 2 (RNP) Z RWY 31R, Amdt 1A changing air traffic requirements. These
Pontiac, MI, Oakland County Intl, RNAV Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County, changes are designed to provide for the
(GPS) RWY 9R, Orig-B RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 2 safe and efficient use of the navigable
Pontiac, MI, Oakland County Intl, RNAV Hillsboro, OH, Highland County, Takeoff
airspace and to promote safe flight
(GPS) RWY 27L, Orig-A Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4
Pontiac, MI, Oakland County Intl, VOR RWY Hollis, OK, Hollis Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY operations under instrument flight rules
9R, Amdt 24, CANCELED 18, Orig at the affected airports.
Pontiac, MI, Oakland County Intl, VOR RWY Hollis, OK, Hollis Muni, RNAV (GPS) RWY DATES: This rule is effective June 14,
27L, Amdt 15, CANCELED 36, Orig 2018. The compliance date for each
Duluth, MN, Duluth Intl, COPTER ILS OR Hollis, OK, Hollis Muni, Takeoff Minimums SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
LOC RWY 27, Amdt 2B and Obstacle DP, Orig
Duluth, MN, Duluth Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY Astoria, OR, Astoria Rgnl, ASTORIA THREE,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
9, ILS RWY 9 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 9 (CAT Graphic DP provisions.
II), Amdt 22B Astoria, OR, Astoria Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums The incorporation by reference of
Duluth, MN, Duluth Intl, ILS OR LOC RWY and Obstacle DP, Amdt 7 certain publications listed in the
27, Amdt 10C Portland, OR, Portland-Hillsboro, ILS OR regulations is approved by the Director
Duluth, MN, Duluth Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY LOC RWY 13R, Amdt 10B of the Federal Register as of June 14,
3, Orig-B Kenedy, TX, Karnes County, RNAV (GPS) 2018.
Duluth, MN, Duluth Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY RWY 16, Orig-B
9, Amdt 1D Mineola/Quitman, TX, Wood County, RNAV ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
Duluth, MN, Duluth Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-B incorporated by reference in the
21, Orig-B Mineola/Quitman, TX, Wood County, RNAV amendment is as follows:
Duluth, MN, Duluth Intl, RNAV (GPS) RWY (GPS) RWY 36, Orig-C
27, Orig-C Port Isabel, TX, Port Isabel-Cameron County, For Examination
Minneapolis, MN, Airlake, RNAV (GPS) Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt
1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
RWY 12, Amdt 1 2B
Rice Lake, WI, Rice Lake Rgnl—Carl’s Field, Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey
Minneapolis, MN, Airlake, VOR RWY 12,
Amdt 3 RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 3 Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Missoula, MT, Missoula Intl, RNAV (RNP) Afton, WY, Afton Muni, AFTON FOUR, Washington, DC 20590–0001;
RWY 30, Orig-C Graphic DP 2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Gastonia, NC, Gastonia Muni, NDB RWY 3, Rescinded: On May 23, 2018 (83 FR Service Area in which the affected
Amdt 9A 23802), the FAA published an Amendment airport is located;
Nebraska City, NE, Nebraska City Muni, NDB in Docket No. 31193, Amdt No. 3799, to Part 3. The office of Aeronautical
RWY 15, Amdt 1A 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations under Navigation Products, 6500 South
Morristown, NJ, Morristown Muni, RNAV section 97.23. The following entry for
(GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 4
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
Wellsville, NY, effective July 19, 2018, is 73169 or,
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, hereby rescinded in its entirety:
COPTER RNAV (GPS) 027, Orig-C 4. The National Archives and Records
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, ILS OR Wellsville, NY, Wellsville Muni Arpt, Administration (NARA).
LOC RWY 4L, Amdt 11B Tarantine Fld, VOR–A, Amdt 6, For information on the availability of
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, ILS OR CANCELED this material at NARA, call 202–741–
LOC RWY 4R, ILS RWY 4R (CAT II), ILS [FR Doc. 2018–12713 Filed 6–13–18; 8:45 am] 6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/
RWY 4R (CAT III), Amdt 30A federal_register/code_of_federal_
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New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, ILS OR
LOC RWY 13L, ILS RWY 13L (CAT II),
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Amdt 18A Availability
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, ILS OR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
LOC RWY 22L, ILS RWY 22L (CAT II), ILS All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
RWY 22L (CAT III), Amdt 24C Federal Aviation Administration ODPs are available online free of charge.
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, ILS OR Visit the National Flight Data Center
LOC RWY 22R, Amdt 2B 14 CFR Part 97 online at nfdc.faa.gov to register.
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, ILS OR Additionally, individual SIAP and
[Docket No. 31198; Amdt. No. 3804]
LOC RWY 31L, Amdt 11A Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, ILS OR
Standard Instrument Approach be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic
LOC RWY 31R, Amdt 16A
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Organization Service Area in which the
(GPS) RWY 22R, Amdt 1F and Obstacle Departure Procedures; affected airport is located.
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV Miscellaneous Amendments FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(GPS) Y RWY 4L, Amdt 3A Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight
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(GPS) Y RWY 4R, Amdt 2A Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule. Technologies and Procedures Division,
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV
(GPS) Y RWY 22L, Amdt 1E Flight Standards Service, Federal
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, Aviation Administration, Mike
(GPS) Y RWY 31L, Amdt 2A or removes Standard Instrument Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
New York, NY, John F Kennedy Intl, RNAV Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City,
(GPS) Y RWY 31R, Amdt 2B associated Takeoff Minimums and OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
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AIRAC date State City Airport FDC No. FDC date Subject
19-Jul-18 ...... NE Norfolk ................... Norfolk Rgnl/Karl Stefan Me- 8/8711 5/21/18 VOR Rwy 19, Amdt 8
morial Fld.
19-Jul-18 ...... MO St Louis ................. Creve Coeur .......................... 8/9092 5/21/18 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle
DP, Amdt 2
19-Jul-18 ...... MA Beverly .................. Beverly Rgnl .......................... 8/9547 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 27, Amdt 1A
19-Jul-18 ...... SC Aiken ..................... Aiken Muni ............................ 8/9658 5/21/18 ILS OR LOC/DME Rwy 7, Orig-C
19-Jul-18 ...... SC Aiken ..................... Aiken Muni ............................ 8/9659 5/21/18 NDB Rwy 25, Amdt 10C
19-Jul-18 ...... SC Aiken ..................... Aiken Muni ............................ 8/9660 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 25, Amdt 1C
19-Jul-18 ...... SC Aiken ..................... Aiken Muni ............................ 8/9661 5/21/18 RNAV (GPS) Rwy 7, Amdt 1C
19-Jul-18 ...... SC Aiken ..................... Aiken Muni ............................ 8/9662 5/21/18 VOR/DME–A, Amdt 1A
[FR Doc. 2018–12710 Filed 6–13–18; 8:45 am] 2018. Sections 725.708(a) and (b) and responsible operator fails to meet its
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 725.710 apply to professional medical payment obligations on an effective
services and outpatient medical services award (see 20 CFR 725.502). For interim
rendered after November 30, 2019. payments made pending final
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: adjudication, OWCP seeks
Michael A. Chance, Director, Division of reimbursement from the operator after
Office of Workers’ Compensation Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation, the claim is finally awarded. 20 CFR
Programs Office of Workers’ Compensation 725.602(a). Likewise, OWCP seeks
Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, reimbursement for payments made
20 CFR Part 725 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite N– when an operator fails to meet its
RIN 1240–AA11 3520, Washington, DC 20210. obligations on an effective award. 20
Telephone: 1–800–347–2502. This is a CFR 725.601.
Black Lung Benefits Act: Medical toll-free number. TTY/TDD callers may Although the current regulations
Benefit Payments dial toll-free 1–800–877–8339 for provide that medical services and
further information. supplies be paid at the rate prevailing in
AGENCY: Office of Workers’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the community where the physician,
Compensation Programs, Labor. medical facility or supplier is located,
ACTION: Final rule. I. Background of This Rulemaking they do not address how the prevailing
The BLBA, 30 U.S.C. 901–944, community rate should be determined.
SUMMARY: This final rule revises the provides for the payment of benefits to See 20 CFR 725.706(c). OWCP currently
regulations under the Black Lung coal miners and certain of their bases Trust Fund payments for
Benefits Act (BLBA or Act) governing dependent survivors on account of total professional medical services, medical
the payment of medical benefits and disability or death due to coal workers’ equipment, and inpatient and outpatient
maintains the level of care available to pneumoconiosis. 30 U.S.C. 901(a); Usery medical services and treatments on
miners. The final rule establishes v. Turner Elkhorn Min. Co., 428 U.S. 1, internally-derived payment formulas.
methods for determining the amounts 5 (1976). A miner who is entitled to For prescription medications, OWCP
that the Black Lung Disability Trust disability benefits under the BLBA is uses a payment formula similar to that
Fund (Trust Fund) will pay for covered also entitled to medical benefits. 33 employed by the three other workers’
medical services and treatments U.S.C. 907, as incorporated by 30 U.S.C. compensation programs that it
provided to entitled miners. The 932(a); 20 CFR 725.701. Those medical administers.
Department based the rule on payment benefits entitle a miner to medical, On January 4, 2017, the Department
formulas that the Centers for Medicare surgical, and other treatment—including issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
& Medicaid Services (CMS) uses to hospital services, medicine, equipment, (NPRM), proposing a revised Subpart J.
determine payments under the Medicare and supplies—for his or her 82 FR 739–770 (Jan. 4, 2017).
program, which are similar to the pneumoconiosis and related disability. Specifically, the Department proposed
formulas used by other programs that 20 CFR 725.701(b). The rules governing to base Trust Fund payments for all
the Office of Workers’ Compensation the payment of medical benefits are medical services and treatments
Programs (OWCP) administers. The contained in 20 CFR part 725, subpart rendered on or after the effective date of
Department is adopting these payment J. the rule on payment formulas derived
formulas for the black lung program Benefits are paid by either a from those used by CMS under the
because they more accurately reflect ‘‘responsible’’ coal mine operator (or its Medicare program. Id. at 740. The
prevailing community rates for insurance carrier), or the Trust Fund. proposed payment formulas were
authorized treatments and services than Director, OWCP v. Bivens, 757 F.2d 781, similar to those used by other OWCP
do the internally-derived payment 783 (6th Cir. 1985); see 20 CFR 725.495 programs, but were tailored to the
formulas that OWCP currently uses. In (criteria for determining a responsible specific geography, medical conditions,
addition, the final rule eliminates two operator). OWCP pays medical benefits and needs of black lung program
obsolete provisions. from the Trust Fund in three instances: stakeholders. See id. at 767 (proposed
DATES: (1) If no responsible operator can be § 725.707).
Effective Date: This rule is effective identified as the party liable for a claim, The Department chose these payment
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August 31, 2018. and the Trust Fund is liable as a result formulas for several reasons. The
Applicability Dates: Sections (see 20 CFR 725.701(b)); (2) when the proposed formulas more accurately
725.708(d), 725.709, and 725.711 apply identified responsible operator declines reflected prevailing community rates for
to medical equipment, prescription to pay benefits pending final authorized treatments and services than
drugs, and inpatient medical services adjudication of a claim (see 20 CFR did OWCP’s internally-derived
provided or rendered after August 31, 725.522, 725.708(b)); and (3) when the formulas. Id. at 740. In addition,
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| Dates | This rule is effective June 14, 2018. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions. | |
| Contact | Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AFS-420) Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma | |
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