Action
Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.
Summary
On December 30, 1996, RSPA proposed to amend the Hazardous Material Regulations to prohibit the carriage of oxidizers, including compressed oxygen, aboard all passenger-carrying aircraft. The effect of this prohibition would be to limit oxidizers to accessible locations on cargo aircraft. The December 30, 1996 notice of proposed rulemaking analyzed Class D cargo compartments and indicated that a supplemental notice would be published to analyze Class B and C compartments. This supplemental notice specifically analyzes the prohibition of oxidizers in other than Class D cargo compartments. The proposed requirements would apply to foreign and domestic aircraft entering, leaving, or operating within the United States. The purpose of these proposals is to enhance air transportation safety.