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Highlights of NPRM TSA2008-0021 – Changes to 49CFR 1515 and 1520
On October 30, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued a Notice of Proposed rulemaking (NPRM) TSA-2008-0021. This NPRM addresses security measures for private/corporate aircraft (operating under 14CFR91) with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of greater than 12,500 lbs. The PAMA Technical Committee is looking into this NPRM as it would affect almost 10,000 corporate operators and over 300 airports. PAMA has formally requested that DHS/TSA extend the comment period to March 29, 2009, from the original December 29, 2008 to allow PAMA members the opportunity to review and comment on the NPRM. The following list is some highlights of the NPRM.
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National Policy - Acceptance and Renewal of Inspection Authorization Renewal Training
Purpose of this Notice: This notice supersedes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 56, Section 1, paragraph 3-4516B. Additionally, this notice cancels the information regarding regional FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) review of submitted Inspection Authorization (IA) refresher training course material and replaces it with the policy outlined in this notice.
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