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Rule2024-084532024-04-24

Control of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures

Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration

Abstract

This action adopts standards for measuring non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) exhaust emissions from aircraft engines. With this rulemaking, the FAA implements the nvPM emissions standards adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), allowing manufacturers to certificate engines to the new nvPM emissions standards in the United States, and fulfilling the statutory obligations of the FAA under the Clean Air Act.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Dates
This rule is effective May 24, 2024.
Effective Date
2024-05-24

CFR References

Topics

Air pollution controlAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Public Comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 34 [Docket No.: FAA-2023-2434; Amdt. No. 34-7] RIN 2120-AL83 AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: This action adopts standards for measuring non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) exhaust emissions from aircraft engines. With this rulemaking, the FAA implements the nvPM emissions standards adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), allowing manufacturers to certificate engines to the new nvPM emissions standards in the United States, and fulfilling the statutory obligations of the FAA under the Clean Air Act. DATES: This rule is effective May 24, 2024. The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 24, 2024. The incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 31, 2012 ( 77 FR 76842 ). Comments on this rule must be received by June 24, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by docket number using any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West Building Ground

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Citation: 89 FR 31078