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Nos. 61-153, 63-46, and 65-64]  \nRIN 2120–AL74  \nAirman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for Airmen; Incorporation by Reference  \nAGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT) .  \nACTION: Final rule.  \nSUMMARY: This final rule revises certain regulations governing airman certification. Specifically, the FAA Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards comprise the testing standard for practical tests and proficiency checks for persons seeking or holding an airman certificate and/or rating. This rule incorporates these Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards by reference into the certification requirements for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, aircraft dispatchers, and parachute riggers.  \nDATES: This final rule is effective on [INSERT DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] .  \nThe incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of [INSERT DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] .  \nADDRESSES: For information on where to obtain copies of rulemaking documents and other  \ninformation related to this final rule, see “How to Obtain Additional Information” in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.  \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Ciccone, Training and Certification Group, AFS-810, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-1100; [email ACSPTSinquiries@faa.gov](email ACSPTSinquiries@faa.gov).  \nSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  \nList of Abbreviations and Acronyms Frequently Used In This Document  \nAdministrative Procedure Act (APA)  \nAeronautical Information Manual (AIM)  \nAirman Certification Standards (ACS)  \nAirline Transport Pilot (ATP)  \nArea of Operation (AOO)  \nAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee ACS Working Group (ARAC ACS WG) Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)  \nInstrument Flight Rules (IFR)  \nIncorporation by Reference (IBR)  \nPilot-in-Command Proficiency Check (PIC PC)  \nPractical Test Standards (PTS)  \nVertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)  \nVisual Flight Rules (VFR)  \nTable of Contents  \nI. Executive Summary  \nII. Authority for This Rulemaking  \nIII. Background  \nA. Regulatory History and Incorporation by Reference  \nB. Summary of NPRM  \nC. General Overview of Comments  \nIV. Discussion of the Final Rule and Comments  \nA. Amendments to 14 CFR parts 61, 63, and 65  \n1. Comments Concerning IBR  \n2. Final Rule Amendments  \nB. Discussion of Comments Related to the ACS and PTS  \n1. Broad ACS Comments  \n2. Specific ACS Comments  \n3. Universally Applicable Comments  \nC. ACS Testing Codes  \nD. Record of Changes  \nE. Out of Scope  \nV. Regulatory Notices and Analyses  \nA. Regulatory Evaluation  \n1. Baseline for the Analysis  \n2. Benefits  \n3. Costs  \n4. Regulatory Alternatives  \nB. Regulatory Flexibility Act  \nC. International Trade Impact Assessment  \nD. Unfunded Mandates Assessment  \nE. Paperwork Reduction Act  \nF. International Compatibility  \nG. Environmental Analysis  \nVI. Executive Order Determinations  \nA. Executive Order 13132, Federalism  \nB. Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments  \nC. Executive Order 13211, Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use  \nD. Executive Order 13609, Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation  \nVII. Additional Information  \nA. Electronic Access and Filing  \nB. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act  \nI. 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