What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 24?

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines.

The Department handles nearly all infrastructure crisscrossing the country. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department should be privatized to save money, reduce congestion and spur innovation.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Transportation Department on Jan. 24

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Security Zone: Waters Adjacent to National City Marine Terminal, San Diego, CA
Safety Zone: San Diego Bay, CA
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 407 Helicopters
Security Zone; Waters Adjacent to Embarcadero Park and Campbell Shipyard, San Diego, CA
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines
Special Conditions: Adam Aircraft Industries; Model A500 CarbonAero Airplane, Installation of Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) System and the Protection of the System From the Effects of High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds
Threat Assessments Regarding Alien Holders of, and Applicants for, FAA Certificates
Special Operating Rules for the Conduct of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations Using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in Alaska
Threat Assessments Regarding Citizens of the United States Who Hold or Apply for FAA Certificates
Notice of Intent To Rule on Application 03-08-C-00-JAX, Impose and Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) at Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, FL
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting on Transport Airplane and Engine Issues
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting