Mon, Jun 30, 2003
NATA has formally
requested a 60-day extension in the comment period for a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to Hazardous Material
(HAZMAT) regulations. The comment period closes on July 7,
2003.
The NPRM proposes to "add requirements for repair stations that
would allow the FAA to increase its oversight of the training they
are required to conduct under the DOT's HAZMAT training
requirements in 49 CFR Part 172." It also imposes requirements on
"will-not" carry operators that are only slightly less burdensome
than those who make a living as "will-carry" operators.
"Although the NPRM appears
straightforward and relatively uncomplicated, a closer look reveals
a significant expansion to the existing regulatory requirements,"
said NATA vice president Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside. "The proposed
rule estimates over $100 million in costs for our members--most of
which are small businesses--over a 10-year period. We believe this
figure has been grossly underestimated, especially for small
businesses that elect not to carry hazardous materials."
Additionally, the proposed regulations fail to accurately
envision the operating environment of Part 135 on-demand air
charter operators. The regulations fail to provide for the
flexibility that is instrumental to the continued operation of the
industry.
"The scope of this NPRM demands that more time be provided to
analyze its full impact on the industry and the businesses that
NATA represents," added Burnside. "We believe that a moderate
extension to the comment period will allow development of
alternative regulations that will offer an equivalent level of
safety while addressing the more burdensome aspects of the current
proposal."
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