Removal of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc Definitions; Delay of Effective Date and Reopening of Comment Period
other · Rule · Direct final rule; delay of effective date and reopening of comment period. · Published 2012-04-13 · Effective 2012-02-16 · 77 FR 22186
Document
Document number
2012-8678
Federal Register citation
77 FR 22186
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; delay of effective date and reopening of comment period.
Category
other
Publication date
2012-04-13
Effective date
2012-02-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0019
Abstract
This action delays the effective date and reopens the comment period for a Direct Final Rule that was published on February 16, 2012 (77 FR 9163). In that document, the FAA published amendments to remove the definitions of Category IIIa, IIIb, and IIIc operations because the definitions are outdated and no longer used for aircraft certification or operational authorization. The International Aviation Civil Organization (ICAO) has requested additional time to adequately analyze the Direct Final Rule and prepare comments.