DOCKET OST-96-1680

This serves as interim notice to the public of the action described below, taken orally by the Department official indicated; the confirming order or other decision document will be issued as soon as possible.

Relief requested: Exemption from 49 U.S.C. 41301 to conduct scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Guangzhou and Los Angeles, CA.

Applicant representative: Anne D. Smith (202) 626-3651

Responsive pleadings: None

DISPOSITION

Effective dates of authority granted: JUNE 3, 1997, thru JUNE 3, 1998

Basis for approval (bilateral agreement/reciprocity): The authority is encompassed in U.S.-China Air Transport Services Agreement of 1980, as amended, and China Southern has been properly designated by its government under the Agreement. We also found, based on the record, that the applicant is operationally and financially qualified to conduct the proposed services, properly licensed, and substantially owned and effectively controlled by citizens of China. Finally, the FAA has advised us that it knows of no reason to withhold this authority.

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:

X Standard exemption conditions (attached)

Special conditions: Grant of this authority is subject to the frequency limitations set forth in the U.S.-China Agreement. The applicant must obtain prior approval from the Department before operating extra-section flights or making non-traffic stops.

Action taken by:

Paul L. Gretch, Director
Office of International Aviation
under assigned authority (14 CFR 385)

(Petitions for review may be filed from now until 10 days after the service date of the confirming order/letter. Filing of a petition shall not stay the effectiveness of this action.)