Transportation Department publishes rule on Jan. 12

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters.

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. 12

Title
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.) Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG Gliders
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines
Special Conditions: Learjet, Inc.; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External Access
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Consolidated Labeling Requirements and Procedures for Selecting Lines To Be Covered by the Theft Prevention Standard
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling)
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comments; Exemption for the Make Inoperative Prohibition To Accommodate People With Disabilities
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection(s): Safety Management Systems for Part 121 Certificate Holders