In a Government Gazette dated 14 September 2012 the Department, in terms of the Civil Aviation Act and on the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee, published proposed amendments to the Civil Aviation Regulations. The proposed amendments relate to (i) Part 34 – Engine Emission Certification; (ii) Part 36 – Noise Certification; (iii) Part 127 – Commercial Air Transport and General Aviation Operations: Helicopters; and (iv) Fees and Charges. Comments and/or objections are due by no later than 15 October 2012.