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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AJ96 Publication ID: Fall 2013 
Title: Stage 3 Helicopter Noise Certification Standards 
Abstract: This rulemaking would adopt noise standards for helicopters. This noise standard would ensure that the latest available noise reduction technology is incorporated into new helicopter designs. The noise standard would apply to any applicant seeking to noise certify a new helicopter type design on and after the effective date of the final rule. It is intended to provide uniform noise certification standards for stage 3 helicopters certificated in the U.S. and for helicopters that meet the ICAO annex 16 Helicopter chapter 8 and chapter 11 noise standards adopted on June 29, 2001. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 36   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321    42 USC 7572    49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 40105    49 USC 40113    49 USC 44701    49 USC 44702    49 USC 44704    49 USC 44709    49 USC 44711    49 USC 44715    49 USC 45303   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  Final rule   03/19/2014 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/18/2012  77 FR 57524   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/19/2012 
Final Rule  01/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sandy Liu
Office of Environment and Energy
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202 267-4748
Email: sandy.liu@faa.gov