[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 78 (Monday, April 22, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 17565] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-9702] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 399 [Docket No. OST-96-1260; Notice 96-10] RIN 2105-AC42 Release of Internal Staff Memoranda Relating to Public Meetings of the Civil Aeronautics Board AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DOT is removing provisions concerning release of internal staff memorandum after public meetings of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). The CAB was sunset in 1985 and the provisions no longer have any relevancy. This action is taken on the Department's initiative in response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative. EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective May 22, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert I. Ross, Office of the General Counsel, C-10, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590, telephone (202) 366-9156, FAX (202) 366-9170. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1985, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) ceased to exist and many of its functions and resources were transferred to DOT. Some of its regulations, although no longer relevant, have remained in the Code of Federal Regulations. Specifically, Sec. 399.102 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, has no relevancy to DOT The section specifically sets forth procedures peculiar to an agency that, like the CAB, was subject to the Government in the Sunshine Act, which does not apply to DOT. We are, therefore, removing the section because this procedure is not used at DOT. Analogous information may continue to be sought under the Freedom of Information Act. As part of the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative, we will be removing other duplicative or obsolete parts in separate rulemakings. Because these changes are editorial in nature and do not change the substantive requirements, the Department finds that notice and comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. Analysis of Regulatory Impacts This amendment is not a ``significant regulatory action'' within the meaning of Executive Order 12866. It is also not significant within the definition in DOT's Regulatory Policies and Procedures, 49 FR 11034 (1979), in part because it does not involve any change in important Departmental policies. There is no economic impact as a result of this change. Moreover, I certify that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule does not significantly affect the environment, and therefore an environmental impact statement is not required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It has also been reviewed under Executive Order 12612, Federalism, and it has been determined that it does not have sufficient implications for federalism to warrant preparation of a Federalism Assessment. Finally, the rule does not contain any collection of information requirements, requiring review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 399 Administrative practice and procedure, Air carriers, Air rates and fares, Air taxis, Consumer protection, Small businesses. In accordance with the above, DOT amends 14 CFR Part 399 as follows: PART 399--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation to Part 399 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40101, 40102, 40105, 40109, 40113, 40114, 40115, 41101, 41102, 41104, 41105, 41106, 41107, 41108, 41109, 41110, 41301, 41302, 41303, 41304, 41305, 41306, 41307, 41309, 41310, 41501, 41503, 41504, 41506, 41507, 41508, 41509, 41510, 41511, 41701, 41702, 41705, 41706, 41707, 41708, 41709, 41711, 41712, 41713, 41901, 41902, 41903, 41904, 41905, 41906, 41907, 41908, 41909, 41910, 41911, 41912, 42111, 42112, 46101, 46102, 46301, 46501. Sec. 399.102 [Removed] 2. Section 399.102 is removed. Issued in Washington, DC, on this 1st day of April, 1996. Federico Pena, Secretary of Transportation. [FR Doc. 96-9702 Filed 4-19-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P