[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 117 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

14 CFR Chs. I-III

23 CFR Chs. I-III

33 CFR Chs. I and IV

46 CFR Chs. I-III

48 CFR Ch. 12

49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI, and Chs. X-XII

[OST Docket 99-5129]


Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current 
and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and 
completed actions of the Department. The intent of the Agenda is to 
provide the public with information about the Department of 
Transportation's regulatory activity planned for the next 12 months. It 
is expected that this information will enable the public to more 
effectively participate in the Department's regulatory process. The 
public is also invited to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

General

    You should direct all comments and inquiries on the Agenda in 
general to Jonathan Moss, Acting Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-4723.

Specific

    You should direct all comments and inquiries on particular items in 
the Agenda to the individual listed for the regulation or the general 
rulemaking contact person for the operating administration in appendix 
B.

Table of Contents

Supplementary Information:
Background
Significant/Priority Rulemakings
Explanation of Information on the Agenda
Request for Comments
Purpose
Appendix A--Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory 
Documents
Appendix B--General Rulemaking Contact Persons
Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets
Appendix D--Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    Improvement of our regulations is a prime goal of the Department of 
Transportation (Department or DOT). Our regulations should be clear, 
simple, timely, fair, reasonable, and necessary. They should not be 
issued without appropriate involvement of the public; once issued, they 
should be periodically reviewed and revised, as needed, to ensure that 
they continue to meet the needs for which they originally were 
designed. To view additional information about the Department's 
regulatory activities online, go to http://www.dot.gov/regulations. 
Among other things, this Web site provides a report updated monthly on 
the status of the DOT significant rulemakings listed in the semiannual 
regulatory agenda.
    To help the Department achieve its goals and in accordance with 
Executive Order (EO) 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' (58 FR 
51735; Oct. 4, 1993) and the Department's Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034; Feb. 26, 1979), the Department prepares a 
semiannual regulatory agenda. It summarizes all current and projected 
rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of 
the Department. These are matters on which action has begun or is 
projected during the next 12 months or for which action has been 
completed since the last Agenda.
    The Agendas are based on reports submitted by the offices 
initiating the rulemaking and are reviewed by OST.
    The Internet is the basic means for disseminating the Unified 
Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is available online at 
www.reginfo.gov in a format that offers users a greatly enhanced 
ability to obtain information from the Agenda database.
    Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the 
regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 U.S.C. 602), DOT's printed Agenda entries include only:
    1. The agency's Agenda preamble;
    2. Rules that are in the agency's regulatory flexibility agenda, in 
accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are likely 
to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities; and
    3. Any rules that the agency has identified for periodic review 
under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain 
information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda 
requirements. These elements are: Sequence Number; Title; Section 610 
Review, if applicable; Legal Authority; Abstract; Timetable; Regulatory 
Flexibility Analysis Required; Agency Contact; and Regulation 
Identifier Number (RIN). Additional information (for detailed list, see 
section heading ``Explanation of Information on the Agenda'') on these 
entries is available in the Unified Agenda published on the Internet.

Significant Rulemakings

    The Agenda covers all rules and regulations of the Department. We 
have classified rules as significant in the Agenda if they are, 
essentially, very beneficial, controversial, or of substantial public 
interest under our Regulatory Policies and Procedures. All DOT 
significant rulemaking documents are subject to review by the Secretary 
of Transportation. If the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided 
a rule is subject to its review under Executive Order 12866, we have 
also classified it as significant in the Agenda.

Explanation of Information on the Agenda

    An Office of Management and Budget memorandum, dated February 23, 
2015, requires the format for this Agenda.
    First, the Agenda is divided by initiating offices. Then the Agenda 
is divided into five categories: (1) Prerule stage, (2) proposed rule 
stage, (3) final rule stage, (4) long-term actions, and (5) completed 
actions. For each entry, the Agenda provides the following information: 
(1) Its ``significance''; (2) a short, descriptive title; (3) its legal 
basis; (4) the related regulatory citation in the Code of Federal 
Regulations; (5) any legal deadline and, if so, for what action (e.g., 
NPRM, final rule); (6) an abstract; (7) a timetable, including the 
earliest expected date for a decision on whether to take the action; 
(8) whether the rulemaking will affect small entities and/or levels of 
Government and, if so, which categories; (9) whether a Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (RFA) analysis is required (for rules that would have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities); 
(10) a listing of any analyses an office will prepare or has prepared 
for the action (with minor exceptions, DOT requires an economic 
analysis for all its rulemakings); (11) an agency contact office or 
official who can provide further information; (12) a Regulation 
Identifier Number (RIN) assigned to identify an individual rulemaking 
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Agenda and facilitate tracing further action on the issue; (13) whether 
the action is subject to the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act; (14) whether 
the action is subject to the Energy Act; and (15) whether the action is 
major under the congressional review provisions of the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. If there is information that does 
not fit in the other categories, it will be included under a separate 
heading entitled ``Additional Information.'' One such example of this 
is the letters ``SB,'' ``IC,'' and ``SLT.'' These refer to information 
used as part of our required reports on Retrospective Review of DOT 
rulemakings. A ``Y'' or an ``N,'' for yes and no, respectively, follow 
the letters to indicate whether or not a particular rulemaking would 
have effects on: Small businesses (SB); information collections (IC); 
or State, local, or tribal (SLT) governments.
    For nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as a 
part of an established body of technical requirements (such as the 
Federal Aviation Administration's Airspace Rules), to keep those 
requirements operationally current, we only include the general 
category of the regulations, the identity of a contact office or 
official, and an indication of the expected number of regulations; we 
do not list individual regulations.
    In the ``Timetable'' column, we use abbreviations to indicate the 
particular documents being considered. ANPRM stands for Advance Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking, SNPRM for Supplemental Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, and NPRM for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Listing a 
future date in this column does not mean we have made a decision to 
issue a document; it is the earliest date on which we expect to make a 
decision on whether to issue it. In addition, these dates are based on 
current schedules. Information received after the issuance of this 
Agenda could result in a decision not to take regulatory action or in 
changes to proposed publication dates. For example, the need for 
further evaluation could result in a later publication date; evidence 
of a greater need for the regulation could result in an earlier 
publication date.
    Finally, a dot () preceding an entry indicates that the 
entry appears in the Agenda for the first time.

Request for Comments

General

    Our agenda is intended primarily for the use of the public. Since 
its inception, we have made modifications and refinements that we 
believe provide the public with more helpful information, as well as 
making the Agenda easier to use. We would like you, the public, to make 
suggestions or comments on how the Agenda could be further improved.

Reviews

    We also seek your suggestions on which of our existing regulations 
you believe need to be reviewed to determine whether they should be 
revised or revoked. We particularly draw your attention to the 
Department's review plan in appendix D. In response to Executive Order 
13563 ``Retrospective Review and Analysis of Existing Rules,'' in 2011 
we prepared a retrospective review plan providing more detail on the 
process we use to conduct reviews of existing rules, including changes 
in response to Executive Order 13563. We provided the public 
opportunities to comment at www.regulations.gov and Idea Scale on both 
our process and any existing DOT rules the public thought needed 
review. The plan and the results of our review can be found at http://www.dot.gov/regulations.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Department is especially interested in obtaining information on 
requirements that have a ``significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities'' and, therefore, must be reviewed under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you have any suggested regulations, 
please submit them to us, along with your explanation of why they 
should be reviewed.
    In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, comments are 
specifically invited on regulations that we have targeted for review 
under section 610 of the Act. The phrase (sec. 610 Review) appears at 
the end of the title for these reviews. Please see appendix D for the 
Department's section 610 review plans.

Consultation With State, Local, and Tribal Governments

    Executive Orders 13132 and 13175 require us to develop an 
accountable process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input'' by State, 
local, and tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies 
that have federalism or tribal implications. These policies are defined 
in the Executive orders to include regulations that have ``substantial 
direct effects'' on States or Indian tribes, on the relationship 
between the Federal Government and them, or on the distribution of 
power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and various 
levels of Government or Indian tribes. Therefore, we encourage State 
and local Governments or Indian tribes to provide us with information 
about how the Department's rulemakings impact them.

Purpose

    The Department is publishing this regulatory Agenda in the Federal 
Register to share with interested members of the public the 
Department's preliminary expectations regarding its future regulatory 
actions. This should enable the public to be more aware of the 
Department's regulatory activity and should result in more effective 
public participation. This publication in the Federal Register does not 
impose any binding obligation on the Department or any of the offices 
within the Department with regard to any specific item on the Agenda. 
Regulatory action, in addition to the items listed, is not precluded.

    Dated: April 16, 2015.
 Anthony R. Foxx,
Secretary of Transportation.

Appendix A--Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents

    To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document in the Agenda, 
you should communicate directly with the contact person listed with the 
regulation at the address below. We note that most, if not all, such 
documents, including the Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, are available 
through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. See appendix C for 
more information.
    (Name of contact person), (Name of the DOT agency), 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. (For the Federal Aviation 
Administration, substitute the following address: Office of Rulemaking, 
ARM-1, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591).

Appendix B--General Rulemaking Contact Persons

    The following is a list of persons who can be contacted within the 
Department for general information concerning the rulemaking process 
within the various operating administrations.
    FAA--Mark Bury, Chief Counsel, International Law, Legislation and 
Regulations Division, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Room 915A, 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3110.
    FHWA--Jennifer Outhouse, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0761.
    FMCSA--Steven J. LaFreniere, Regulatory Ombudsman, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0596.

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    NHTSA--Steve Wood, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-2992.
    FRA--Kathryn Gresham, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Room W31-214, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 493-
6063.
    FTA--Bonnie Graves, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Room E56-308, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0675.
    SLSDC--Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, 180 Andrews Street, 
Massena, NY 13662; telephone (315) 764-3200.
    PHMSA--Karin Christian, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4400.
    MARAD--Christine Gurland, Office of Chief Counsel, Maritime 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; 
telephone (202) 366-5157.
    OST--Jonathan Moss, Office of Regulation and Enforcement, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4723.

Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets

    All comments via the Internet are submitted through the Federal 
Docket Management System (FDMS) at the following address: http://www.regulations.gov. The FDMS allows the public to search, view, 
download, and comment on all Federal agency rulemaking documents in one 
central online system. The above referenced Internet address also 
allows the public to sign up to receive notification when certain 
documents are placed in the dockets.
    The public also may review regulatory dockets at or deliver 
comments on proposed rulemakings to the Dockets Office at 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, 1-800-647-5527. 
Working Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Appendix D--Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements

Part I--The Plan

General

    The Department of Transportation has long recognized the importance 
of regularly reviewing its existing regulations to determine whether 
they need to be revised or revoked. Our Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures require such reviews. We also have responsibilities under 
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and section 
610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to conduct such reviews. This 
includes the use of plain language techniques in new rules and 
considering its use in existing rules when we have the opportunity and 
resources to permit its use. We are committed to continuing our reviews 
of existing rules and, if it is needed, will initiate rulemaking 
actions based on these reviews.
    In accordance with Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation 
and Regulatory Review,'' issued by the President on January 18, 2011, 
the Department has added other elements to its review plan. The 
Department has decided to improve its plan by adding special oversight 
processes within the Department, encouraging effective and timely 
reviews, including providing additional guidance on particular problems 
that warrant review, and expanding opportunities for public 
participation. These new actions are in addition to the other steps 
described in this appendix.

Section 610 Review Plan

    Section 610 requires that we conduct reviews of rules that: (1) 
Have been published within the last 10 years, and (2) have a 
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities'' (SEIOSNOSE). It also requires that we publish in the Federal 
Register each year a list of any such rules that we will review during 
the next year. The Office of the Secretary and each of the Department's 
Operating Administrations have a 10-year review plan. These reviews 
comply with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Changes to the Review Plan

    Some reviews may be conducted earlier than scheduled. For example, 
to the extent resources permit, the plain language reviews will be 
conducted more quickly. Other events, such as accidents, may result in 
the need to conduct earlier reviews of some rules. Other factors may 
also result in the need to make changes; for example, we may make 
changes in response to public comment on this plan or in response to a 
presidentially mandated review. If there is any change to the review 
plan, we will note the change in the following Agenda. For any section 
610 review, we will provide the required notice prior to the review.

Part II--The Review Process

The Analysis

    Generally, the agencies have divided their rules into 10 different 
groups and plan to analyze one group each year. For purposes of these 
reviews, a year will coincide with the fall-to-fall schedule for 
publication of the Agenda. Thus, Year 1 (2008) begins in the fall of 
2008 and ends in the fall of 2009; Year 2 (2009) begins in the fall of 
2009 and ends in the fall of 2010, and so on. We request public comment 
on the timing of the reviews. For example, is there a reason for 
scheduling an analysis and review for a particular rule earlier than we 
have? Any comments concerning the plan or particular analyses should be 
submitted to the regulatory contacts listed in appendix B, General 
Rulemaking Contact Persons.

Section 610 Review

    The agency will analyze each of the rules in a given year's group 
to determine whether any rule has a SEIOSNOSE and, thus, requires 
review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act. The level of analysis will, of course, depend on the nature of the 
rule and its applicability. Publication of agencies' section 610 
analyses listed each fall in this Agenda provides the public with 
notice and an opportunity to comment consistent with the requirements 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We request that public comments be 
submitted to us early in the analysis year concerning the small entity 
impact of the rules to help us in making our determinations.
    In each fall Agenda, the agency will publish the results of the 
analyses it has completed during the previous year. For rules that had 
a negative finding on SEIOSNOSE, we will give a short explanation 
(e.g., ``these rules only establish petition processes that have no 
cost impact'' or ``these rules do not apply to any small entities''). 
For parts, subparts, or other discrete sections of rules that do have a 
SEIOSNOSE, we will announce that we will be conducting a formal section 
610 review during the following 12 months. At this stage, we will add 
an entry to the Agenda in the prerulemaking section describing the 
review in more detail. We also will seek public comment on how best to 
lessen the impact of these rules and provide a name or docket to which 
public comments can be submitted. In some cases, the section 610 review 
may be part of another unrelated review of the rule. In such a case, we 
plan to clearly indicate which parts of the review are being conducted 
under section 610.

Other Reviews

    The agency will also examine the specified rules to determine 
whether any other reasons exist for revising or revoking the rule or 
for rewriting the rule in plain language. In each fall Agenda, the 
agency will also publish

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information on the results of the examinations completed during the 
previous year.

Part III--List of Pending Section 610 Reviews

    The Agenda identifies the pending DOT section 610 Reviews by 
inserting ``(Section 610 Review)'' after the title for the specific 
entry. For further information on the pending reviews, see the Agenda 
entries at www.reginfo.gov. For example, to obtain a list of all 
entries that are in section 610 Reviews under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, a user would select the desired responses on the 
search screen (by selecting ``advanced search'') and, in effect, 
generate the desired ``index'' of reviews.

Office of the Secretary

Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
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1...................  49 CFR parts 91               2008            2009
                       through 99 and 14
                       CFR parts 200
                       through 212.
2...................  48 CFR parts 1201             2009            2010
                       through 1253 and
                       new parts and
                       subparts.
3...................  14 CFR parts 213              2010            2011
                       through 232.
4...................  14 CFR parts 234              2011            2012
                       through 254.
5...................  14 CFR parts 255              2012            2013
                       through 298 and
                       49 CFR part 40.
6...................  14 CFR parts 300              2013            2014
                       through 373.
7...................  14 CFR parts 374              2014            2015
                       through 398.
8...................  14 CFR part 399               2015            2016
                       and 49 CFR parts
                       1 through 11.
9...................  49 CFR parts 17               2016            2017
                       through 28.
10..................  49 CFR parts 29               2017            2018
                       through 39 and
                       parts 41 through
                       89.
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Year 1 (Fall 2008) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

49 CFR part 91--International Air Transportation Fair Competitive 
Practices
49 CFR part 92--Recovering Debts to the United States by Salary Offset
49 CFR part 98--Enforcement of Restrictions on Post-Employment 
Activities
49 CFR part 99--Employee Responsibilities and Conduct
14 CFR part 200--Definitions and Instructions
14 CFR part 201--Air Carrier Authority Under Subtitle VII of Title 49 
of the United States Code [Amended]
14 CFR part 203--Waiver of Warsaw Convention Liability Limits and 
Defenses
14 CFR part 204--Data to Support Fitness Determinations
14 CFR part 205--Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance
14 CFR part 206--Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity: 
Special Authorizations and Exemptions
14 CFR part 207--Charter Trips by U.S. Scheduled Air Carriers
14 CFR part 208--Charter Trips by U.S. Charter Air Carriers
14 CFR part 211--Applications for Permits to Foreign Air Carriers
14 CFR part 212--Charter Rules for U.S. and Foreign Direct Air Carriers

Year 3 (Fall 2010) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

14 CFR part 213--Terms, Conditions, and Limitations of Foreign Air 
Carrier Permits
14 CFR part 214--Terms, Conditions, and Limitations of Foreign Air 
Carrier Permits Authorizing Charter Transportation Only
14 CFR part 215--Use and Change of Names of Air Carriers, Foreign Air 
Carriers, and Commuter Air Carriers
14 CFR part 216--Commingling of Blind Sector Traffic by Foreign Air 
Carriers
14 CFR part 217--Reporting Traffic Statistics by Foreign Air Carriers 
in Civilian Scheduled, Charter, and Nonscheduled Services
14 CFR part 218--Lease by Foreign Air Carrier or Other Foreign Person 
of Aircraft With Crew
14 CFR part 221--Tariffs
14 CFR part 222--Intermodal Cargo Services by Foreign Air Carriers
14 CFR part 223--Free and Reduced-Rate Transportation
14 CFR part 232--Transportation of Mail, Review of Orders of Postmaster 
General
14 CFR part 234--Airline Service Quality Performance Reports

Year 4 (Fall 2011) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

14 CFR part 240--Inspection of Accounts and Property
14 CFR part 241--Uniform System of Accounts and Reports for Large 
Certificated Air Carriers
14 CFR part 243--Passenger Manifest Information
14 CFR part 247--Direct Airport-to-Airport Mileage Records
14 CFR part 248--Submission of Audit Reports
14 CFR part 249--Preservation of Air Carrier Records

Year 5 (Fall 2012) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

14 CFR part 255--Airline Computer Reservations Systems
14 CFR part 256--[Reserved]
14 CFR part 271--Guidelines for Subsidizing Air Carriers Providing 
Essential Air Transportation
14 CFR part 272--Essential Air Service to the Freely Associated States
14 CFR part 291--Cargo Operations in Interstate Air Transportation
14 CFR part 292--International Cargo Transportation
14 CFR part 293--International Passenger Transportation
14 CFR part 294--Canadian Charter Air Taxi Operators
14 CFR part 296--Indirect Air Transportation of Property
14 CFR part 297--Foreign Air Freight Forwarders and Foreign Cooperative 
Shippers Associations
14 CFR part 298--Exemptions for Air Taxi and Commuter Air Carrier 
Operations

Year 6 (2013) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

14 CFR part 300--Rules of Conduct in DOT Proceedings Under This Chapter
14 CFR part 302--Rules of Practice in Proceedings
14 CFR part 303--Review of Air Carrier Agreements
14 CFR part 305--Rules of Practice in Informal Nonpublic Investigations
14 CFR part 313--Implementation of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Act
14 CFR part 323--Terminations, Suspensions, and Reductions of Service
14 CFR part 325--Essential Air Service Procedures
14 CFR part 330--Procedures For Compensation of Air Carriers
14 CFR part 372--Overseas Military Personnel Charters

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Year 7 (2014) List of Rules That Will be Analyzed During the Next Year

14 CFR part 374--Implementation of the Consumer Credit Protection Act 
with Respect to Air Carriers and Foreign Air Carriers
14 CFR part 374a--Extension of Credit by Airlines to Federal Political 
Candidates
14 CFR part 375--Navigation of Foreign Civil Aircraft within the United 
States
14 CFR part 377--Continuance of Expired Authorizations by Operation of 
Law Pending Final Determination of Applications for Renewal Thereof
14 CFR part 380--Public Charters
14 CFR part 381--Special Event Tours
14 CFR part 382--Nondiscrimination On The Basis Of Disability in Air 
Travel
14 CFR part 383--Civil Penalties
14 CFR part 385--Staff Assignments and Review of Action under 
Assignments
14 CFR part 389--Fees and Charges for Special Services
14 CFR part 398--Guidelines for Individual Determinations of Basic 
Essential Air Service

Federal Aviation Administration

Section 610 Review Plan
    The FAA has elected to use the two-step, two-year process used by 
most DOT modes in past plans. As such, the FAA has divided its rules 
into 10 groups as displayed in the table below. During the first year 
(the ``analysis year''), all rules published during the previous 10 
years within a 10% block of the regulations will be analyzed to 
identify those with a SEIOSNOSE. During the second year (the ``review 
year''), each rule identified in the analysis year as having a SEIONOSE 
will be reviewed in accordance with Section 610 (b) to determine if it 
should be continued without change or changed to minimize impact on 
small entities. Results of those reviews will be published in the DOT 
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

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                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
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1...................  14 CFR parts 119              2008            2009
                       through 129 and
                       parts 150 through
                       156.
2...................  14 CFR parts 133              2009            2010
                       through 139 and
                       parts 157 through
                       169.
3...................  14 CFR parts 141              2010            2011
                       through 147 and
                       parts 170 through
                       187.
4...................  14 CFR parts 189              2011            2012
                       through 198 and
                       parts 1 through
                       16.
5...................  14 CFR parts 17               2012            2013
                       through 33.
6...................  14 CFR parts 34               2013            2014
                       through 39 and
                       parts 400 through
                       405.
7...................  14 CFR parts 43               2014            2015
                       through 49 and
                       parts 406 through
                       415.
8...................  14 CFR parts 60               2015            2016
                       through 77.
9...................  14 CFR parts 91               2016            2017
                       through 105.
10..................  14 CFR parts 417              2017            2018
                       through 460.
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Year 7 (2014) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

14 CFR part 43--Maintenance, Preventive maintenance, Rebuilding, and 
Alteration
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 45--Identification and Registration Marking
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 47--Aircraft Registration
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 49--Recording of Aircraft Titles and Security Documents
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 406--Investigations, Enforcement, and Administrative Review
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 413--License Application Procedures
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 414--Safety Approvals
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
14 CFR part 415--Launch License
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEISNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FAA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
Year 8 (2015) List of Rules To Be Analyzed During the Next Year
14 CFR part 60--Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and 
Continuing Qualification and Use
14 CFR part 61--Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground 
Instructors
14 CFR part 63--Certification: Flight Crewmembers other than Pilots
14 CFR part 65--Certification: Airmen other than Flight Crewmembers
14 CFR part 67--Medical Standards and Certification
14 CFR part 71--Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; 
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points
14 CFR part 73--Special Use Airspace

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14 CFR part 77--Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of the Navigable 
Airspace

Federal Highway Administration

Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  None..............            2008            2009
2...................  23 CFR parts 1 to             2009            2010
                       260.
3...................  23 CFR parts 420              2010            2011
                       to 470.
4...................  23 CFR part 500...            2011            2012
5...................  23 CFR parts 620              2012            2013
                       to 637.
6...................  23 CFR parts 645              2013            2014
                       to 669.
7...................  23 CFR parts 710              2014            2015
                       to 924.
8...................  23 CFR parts 940              2015            2016
                       to 973.
9...................  23 CFR parts 1200             2016            2017
                       to 1252.
10..................  New parts and                 2017            2018
                       subparts.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Federal-Aid Highway Program

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has adopted regulations 
in title 23 of the CFR, chapter I, related to the Federal-Aid Highway 
Program. These regulations implement and carry out the provisions of 
Federal law relating to the administration of Federal aid for highways. 
The primary law authorizing Federal aid for highway is chapter I of 
title 23 of the U.S.C. 145 of title 23, expressly provides for a 
federally assisted State program. For this reason, the regulations 
adopted by the FHWA in title 23 of the CFR primarily relate to the 
requirements that States must meet to receive Federal funds for the 
construction and other work related to highways. Because the 
regulations in title 23 primarily relate to States, which are not 
defined as small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the 
FHWA believes that its regulations in title 23 do not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
The FHWA solicits public comment on this preliminary conclusion.
Year 6 (Fall 2013) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results
23 CFR part 645--Utilities
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 646--Railroads
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 FR part 650--Bridges, Structures, and Hydraulics
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 652--Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations and Projects
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 655--Traffic Operations
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 656--Carpool and Vanpool Projects
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 657--Certification of Size and Weight Enforcement
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 658--Truck Size and Weight, Route Designations--Length, 
Width and Weight Limitations
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 660--Special Programs (Direct Federal)
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 661--Indian Reservation Road Bridge Program
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 668--Emergency Relief Program
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
23 CFR part 669--Enforcement of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
     Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FHWA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.

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Year 7 (Fall 2014) List of Rules That Will Be Analyzed During the Next 
Year
23 CFR part 710--Right-of-Way and Real Estate
23 CFR part 750--Highway Beautification
23 CFR part 751--Junkyard Control and Acquisition
23 CFR part 752--Landscape and Roadside Development
23 CFR part 771--Environmental Impact and Related Procedures
23 CFR part 772--Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and 
Construction Noise
23 CFR part 773--Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program
23 CFR part 774--Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl 
Refuges, and Historic Sites (Section 4(f))
23 CFR part 777--Mitigation of Impacts to Wetlands and Natural Habitat
23 CFR part 810--Mass Transit and Special Use Highway Projects
23 CFR part 924--Highway Safety Improvement Program

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Section 610 and Other Reviews

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  49 CFR part 372,              2008            2009
                       subpart A.
2...................  49 CFR part 386...            2009            2010
3...................  49 CFR parts 325              2010            2011
                       and 390 (General).
4...................  49 CFR parts 390              2011            2012
                       (Small Passenger-
                       Carrying
                       Vehicles), 391 to
                       393 and 396 to
                       399.
5...................  49 CFR part 387...            2012            2013
6...................  49 CFR parts 356,             2013            2014
                       367, 369 to 371,
                       372 (subparts B
                       and C).
7...................  49 CFR parts 373,             2014            2015
                       374, 376, and 379.
8...................  49 CFR parts 360,             2015            2016
                       365, 366, and 368.
9...................  49 CFR part 395...            2016            2017
10..................  49 CFR parts 375,             2017            2018
                       377, 378.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 3 (Fall 2010) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis
49 CFR part 325--Compliance With Interstate Motor Carrier Noise 
Emission
49 CFR part 390--Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, General
Year 4 (Fall 2011) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results
49 CFR part 399--Employee Safety and Health Standards
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
these parts and found no SEIOSNOSE. While these parts affect a 
substantial number of small entities, the current requirements are 
prudent business practices and do not impose a significant economic 
impact.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. FMCSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
Year 4 (Fall 2011) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis
49 CFR part 390--Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)--
Requirements for Operators of Small Passenger-Carrying CMVs.
     This rule was moved up from Year 4 as a result of the 
Department's Retrospective Regulatory Review.
49 CFR part 391--Driver Qualifications
49 CFR part 392--Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles
49 CFR part 393--Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation
49 CFR part 396--Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Commercial Motor 
Vehicles
49 CFR part 397--Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and 
Parking Rules
49 CFR part 398--Transportation of Migrant Workers
Year 5 (Fall 2012) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results
49 CFR part 387--Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor 
Carriers
     Section 610: The agency conducted a Section 610 review of 
this part and found no SEIOSNOSE. While part 387 affects a substantial 
number of small entities, the currently required minimum levels of 
financial responsibility do not impose a significant economic impact 
because the industry standard imposed by lenders requires an even 
higher level of coverage.
     General: On July 6, 2012, the President signed Moving 
Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) into law. Section 
32104 of MAP-21 directed the Secretary to issue a report on the 
appropriateness of: (1) The current minimum financial responsibility 
requirements for the transportation of passengers and property and (2) 
the current bond and insurance requirements for freight forwarders and 
brokers, including for brokers for motor carriers of passengers. FMCSA 
issued this report in April 2014. Section 32104 also directed the 
Secretary to determine the appropriateness of these requirements every 
four years and to issue similar reports to Congress. In its April 2014 
report, FMCSA concluded that the current financial responsibility 
minimums are inadequate to cover the costs of some crashes. FMCSA is 
drafting an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to consider 
increasing the current levels of minimum financial responsibility.
Year 6 (Fall 2013) List of Rule(s) With Ongoing Analysis
49 CFR part 356--Motor Carrier Routing Regulations
49 CFR part 367--Standards for Registration With States
49 CFR part 369--Reports of Motor Carriers
49 CFR part 370--Principles and Practices for the Investigation and 
Voluntary Disposition of Loss and Damage Claims and Processing Salvage
49 CFR part 371--Brokers of Property
49 CFR part 372 (subparts B and C)--Exemptions, Commercial Zones and 
Terminal Areas
Year 7 (Fall 2014) List of Rule(s) That Will Be Analyzed This Year
49 CFR part 373--Receipts and Bills
49 CFR part 374--Discrimination in Operations of Interstate Motor 
Common Carriers of Passengers

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49 CFR part 376--Lease and Interchange of Vehicles
49 CFR part 379--Preservation of Records

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  49 CFR parts                  2008            2009
                       571.223 through
                       571.500, and
                       parts 575 and 579.
2...................  23 CFR parts 1200             2009            2010
                       through 1300.
3...................  49 CFR parts 501              2010            2011
                       through 526 and
                       571.213.
4...................  49 CFR parts                  2011            2012
                       571.131, 571.217,
                       571.220, 571.221,
                       and 571.222.
5...................  49 CFR parts                  2012            2013
                       571.101 through
                       571.110, and
                       571.135, 571.138,
                       and 571.139.
6...................  49 CFR parts 529              2013            2014
                       through 578,
                       except parts 571
                       and 575.
7...................  49 CFR parts                  2014            2015
                       571.111 through
                       571.129 and parts
                       580 through 588.
8...................  49 CFR parts                  2015            2016
                       571.201 through
                       571.212.
9...................  49 CFR parts                  2016            2017
                       571.214 through
                       571.219, except
                       571.217.
10..................  49 CFR parts 591              2017            2018
                       through 595 and
                       new parts and
                       subparts.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 6 (Fall 2013) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of the Results
49 CFR part 529--Manufacturers of Multistage Automobiles
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 531--Passenger Automobile Average Fuel Economy
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 533--Light Truck Fuel Economy Standards
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 534--Rights and Responsibilities of Manufacturers in the 
Context of Changes in Corporate Relationships
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 535--Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Program
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 536--Transfer and Trading of Fuel Economy Credits
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 537--Automotive Fuel Economy Reports
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 538--Manufacturing Incentives for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 541--Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 542--Procedures for Selecting Light Duty Truck Lines to be 
Covered by the Theft Prevention Standard
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 543--Exemption From Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 545--Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard Phase-
In and Small-Volume Line Reporting Requirements
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 551--Procedural Rules
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 552--Petitions for Rulemaking, Defect, and Noncompliance 
Orders
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 553--Rulemaking Procedures
     Section 610: There is no

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SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 554--Standards Enforcement and Defects Investigation
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 555--Temporary Exemption from Motor Vehicle Safety and 
Bumper Standards
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 556--Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 557--Petitions for Hearings on Notification and Remedy of 
Defects
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 563--Event Data Recorders
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 564--Replaceable Light Source and Sealed Beam Headlamp 
Information
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 565--Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Requirements
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 566--Manufacturer Identification
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 567--Certification
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 568--Vehicles Manufactured in Two or More Stages--All 
Incomplete, Intermediate and Final-Stage Manufacturers of Vehicles 
Manufactured in Two or More Stages
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 569--Regrooved Tires
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 570--Vehicle In Use Inspection Standards
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 572--Anthropomorphic Test Devices
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 573--Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 574--Tire Identification and Recordkeeping
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 576--Record Retention
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 577--Defect and Noncompliance Notification
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 578--Civil and Criminal Penalties
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. NHTSA's plain language review of 
these rules indicates no need for substantial revision.
Year 7 (Fall 2014) List of Rules That Will Be Analyzed During the Next 
Year
49 CFR part 571.111--Rear Visibility
49 CFR part 571.112--[Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.113--Hood Latch System
49 CFR part 571.114--Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention
49 CFR part 571.115--[Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.116--Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids
49 CFR part 571.117--Retreaded Pneumatic Tires

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49 CFR part 571.118--Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel 
Systems
49 CFR part 571.119--New Pneumatic Tires For Motor Vehicles With a GVWR 
of More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) and Motorcycles
49 CFR part 571.120--Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation 
Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information For Motor Vehicles 
With a GVWR of More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds)
49 CFR part 571.121--Air Brake Systems
49 CFR part 571.122--Motorcycle Brake Systems
49 CFR part 571.122a--Motorcycle Brake Systems
49 CFR part 571.123--Motorcycle Controls and Displays
49 CFR part 571.124--Accelerator Control Systems
49 CFR part 571.125--Warning Devices
49 CFR part 571.126--Electronic Stability Control Systems
49 CFR part 571.127-571.128--[Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.129--New Non-pneumatic Tires For Passenger Cars
49 CFR part 580--Odometer Disclosure Requirements
49 CFR part 581--Bumper Standard
49 CFR part 582--Insurance Cost Information Regulation
49 CFR part 583--Automobile Parts Content Labeling
49 CFR part 585--Phase-In Reporting Requirements
49 CFR part 586--[Reserved]
49 CFR part 587--Deformable Barriers
49 CFR part 588--Child Restraint Systems Recordkeeping Requirements

Federal Railroad Administration

Section 610 and Other Reviews

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  49 CFR parts 200              2008            2009
                       and 201.
2...................  49 CFR parts 207,             2009            2010
                       209, 211, 215,
                       238, and 256.
3...................  49 CFR parts 210,             2010            2011
                       212, 214, 217,
                       and 268.
4...................  49 CFR part 219...            2011            2012
5...................  49 CFR parts 218,             2012            2013
                       221, 241, and 244.
6...................  49 CFR parts 216,             2013            2014
                       228, and 229.
7...................  49 CFR parts 223              2014            2015
                       and 233.
8...................  49 CFR parts 224,             2015            2016
                       225, 231, and 234.
9...................  49 CFR parts 222,             2016            2017
                       227, 235, 236,
                       250, 260, and 266.
10..................  49 CFR parts 213,             2017            2018
                       220, 230, 232,
                       239, 240, and 265.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 6 (Fall 2013) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results
49 CFR part 216--Special Notice and Emergency Order Procedures: 
Railroad Track, Locomotive and Equipment
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: Since the rule deals with the special notices for 
repairs of railroad freight car, locomotive, passenger equipment, and 
track class and prescribes for the issuance and review of emergency 
orders for removing dangerously substandard track from service, it will 
provide safety and security for railroad employees and the public. 
FRA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need for 
substantial revision.
49 CFR part 228--Hours of Service of Railroad Employees
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: Since the rule prescribes reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements regarding the hours of service of certain 
railroad employees, railroad contractors and subcontractors; 
establishes requirements for electronic recordkeeping systems for the 
creation and maintenance of required hours of service records; 
establishes standards and procedures concerning the construction or 
reconstruction of sleeping quarters; establishes minimum safety and 
health standards for camp cars provided by a railroad as sleeping 
quarters; and prescribes substantive hours of service requirements for 
train employees engaged in commuter or intercity rail passenger 
transportation. It promotes the safety of railroad operations and 
employees. FRA's plain language review of this rule indicates no need 
for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 229--Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards
     Section 610: There is a SEIOSNOSE. These are minimum 
Federal standards for railroad locomotive safety. The FRA will conduct 
a formal review to identify whether opportunities may exist to reduce 
the burden on small railroads without compromising safety standards.
     General: Since the rule prescribes minimum Federal safety 
standards for all locomotives except those propelled by steam power, 
these regulations are necessary to achieve better and effective 
compliance of railroad locomotive safety standards and to minimize the 
number of casualties. FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates that there is no need for substantial revision.
Year 7 (fall 2014) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during next 
year
49 CFR part 223--Safety Glazing Standards--Locomotives, Passenger Cars 
and Cabooses
49 CFR part 233--Signal System Reporting Requirements

Federal Transit Administration

Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  49 CFR parts 604,             2008            2009
                       605, and 633.
2...................  49 CFR parts 661              2009            2010
                       and 665.
3...................  49 CFR part 633...            2010            2011
4...................  49 CFR parts 609              2011            2012
                       and 611.
5...................  49 CFR parts 613              2012            2013
                       and 614.
6...................  49 CFR part 622...            2013            2014

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7...................  49 CFR part 630...            2014            2015
8...................  49 CFR part 639...            2015            2016
9...................  49 CFR parts 659              2016            2017
                       and 663.
10..................  49 CFR part 665...            2017            2018
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 6 (fall 2013) List of rules analyzed and summary of results
49 CFR part 622--Environmental Impact and Related Procedures
     Section 610: The agency has determined that the rule does 
not have a significant effect on a substantial number of small 
entities. FTA and FHWA recently revised the rule and evaluated the 
likely effects of the final rule on small entities and requested public 
comment during the rulemaking process. FTA and FHWA determined that the 
rule does not have a significant economic impact on entities of any 
size. FTA and FHWA expect the revisions to the rule will expedite 
environmental review. Thus, FTA and FHWA determined that the rule will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. FTA and FHWA received no comment on this issue in the 
rulemaking process.
     General: FTA revised part 622 via a final rule in January 
2013, in order to implement recent MAP-21 requirements (see 79 FR 
2107). Part 622 cross-references 23 CFR part 771. FTA and FHWA joint 
procedures at 23 CFR part 771 describe how FTA and FHWA comply with 
NEPA and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations 
implementing NEPA. Sections 1316 and 1317 of MAP-21 require the 
Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations designating two 
types of actions as categorical exclusions in 23 CFR part 771: (1) Any 
project (as defined in 23 U.S.C. 101(a)) within an existing operational 
right-of-way and (2) any project that receives less than $5,000,000 of 
Federal funds or with a total estimated cost of not more than 
$30,000,000 and Federal funds comprising less than 15 percent of the 
total estimated project cost, respectively.
Year 7 (fall 2014) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 630--National Transit Database

Maritime Administration

Section 610 and Other Reviews

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                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed        Analysis year    Review year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  46 CFR parts 201              2008            2009
                       through 205.
2...................  46 CFR parts 221              2009            2010
                       through 232.
3...................  46 CFR parts 249              2010            2011
                       through 296.
4...................  46 CFR parts 221,             2011            2012
                       298, 308, and 309.
5...................  46 CFR parts 307              2012            2013
                       through 309.
6...................  46 CFR part 310...            2013            2014
7...................  46 CFR parts 315              2014            2015
                       through 340.
8...................  46 CFR parts 345              2015            2016
                       through 381.
9...................  46 CFR parts 382              2016            2017
                       through 389.
10..................  46 CFR parts 390              2017            2018
                       through 393.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 4 (Fall 2011) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

46 CFR part 221--Foreign Transfer Regulations
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: An updated rule was promulgated, providing 
technical changes including corrections to statutory references, 
updates to citations and addresses, and deleted other obsolete 
references.
46 CFR part 327--Administrative Claims
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: An updated rule was promulgated, providing 
clarity to the public regarding the filing of administrative claims and 
adopting a procedural process for effectively resolving claims under 
the Suits in Admiralty Act, the Admiralty Extension Act and the 
Clarification Act.
46 CFR part 249--Approval of Underwriters for Marine Hull Insurance
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. MARAD's plain language 
review of this rule indicated no need for substantial revision.
46 CFR part 287--Establishment of Construction Reserve Funds
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. MARAD's plain language 
review of this rule indicated no need for substantial revision.
46 CFR part 295--Maritime Security Program (MSP)
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. MARAD's plain language 
review of this rule indicated no need for substantial revision.

Year 4 (Fall 2011) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

46 CFR part 381--Cargo Preference--U.S.-Flag Vessels
46 CFR part 383--Cargo Preference--Compromise, Assessment, Mitigation, 
Settlement, and Collection of Civil Penalties
46 CFR part 272--Requirements and Procedures for Conducting Condition 
Surveys and Administering Maintenance and Repair Subsidy
46 CFR part 296--Maritime Security Program (MSP)

Year 5 (2012) List of Rules Analyzed and Summary of Results

46 CFR part 308--War Risk Insurance
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: An updated rule was promulgated, correcting 
numerous citations, updating relevant agency contact and underwriting 
agent information, and removing other

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obsolete references.
46 CFR part 309--War Risk Ship Valuation
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
     General: No changes are needed. MARAD's plain language 
review of this rule indicated no need for substantial revision.

Year 5 (2012) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

46 CFR part 307--Mandatory Position Report System for Vessels

Year 6 (2013) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

46 CFR part 310--Merchant Marine Training

Year 7 (2014) List of Rules That Will Be Analyzed During the Next Year

46 CFR part 315--Agency Agreements and Appointment of Agents
46 CFR part 317--Bonding of Ship's Personnel
46 CFR part 324--Procedural Rules for Financial Transactions Under 
Agency Agreements
46 CFR part 325--Procedure to be Followed by General Agents in 
Preparation of Invoices and Payment of Compensation Pursuant to 
Provisions of NSA Order No. 47
46 CFR part 326--Marine Protection and Indemnity Insurance Under 
Agreements with Agents
46 CFR part 327--Seamen's Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation
46 CFR part 328--Slop Chests
46 CFR part 329--Voyage Data
46 CFR part 330--Launch Services
46 CFR part 332--Repatriation of Seaman
46 CFR part 335--Authority and Responsibility of General Agents to 
Undertake Emergency Repairs in Foreign Ports
46 CFR part 336--Authority and Responsibility of General Agents to 
Undertake in Continental United States Ports Voyage Repairs and Service 
Equipment of Vessels Operated for the Account of the National Shipping 
Authority Under General Agency Agreement
46 CFR part 337--General Agent's responsibility in Connection with 
Foreign Repair Custom's Entries
46 CFR part 338--Procedure for Accomplishment of Vessel Repairs Under 
National Shipping Authority Master Lump Sum Repair Contract--NSA--
Lumpsumrep
46 CFR part 339--Procedure for Accomplishment of Ship Repairs Under 
National Shipping Authority Individual Contract for Minor Repairs--
NSA--Worksmalrep
46 CFR part 340--Priority Use and Allocation of Shipping Services, 
Container and Chassis and Port Facilities and Services for National 
Security and National Defense Related Operations.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Section 610 and Other Reviews

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed       Analysis  year   Review  year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  49 CFR part 178...            2008            2009
2...................  49 CFR parts 178              2009            2010
                       through 180.
3...................  49 CFR parts 172              2010            2011
                       and 175.
4...................  49 CFR part 171,              2011            2012
                       sections 171.15
                       and 171.16.
5...................  49 CFR parts 106,             2012            2013
                       107, 171, 190,
                       and 195.
6...................  49 CFR parts 174,             2013            2014
                       177, 191, and 192.
7...................  49 CFR parts 176              2014            2015
                       and 199.
8...................  49 CFR parts 172              2015            2016
                       through 178.
9...................  49 CFR parts 172,             2016            2017
                       173, 174, 176,
                       177, and 193.
10..................  49 CFR parts 173              2017            2018
                       and 194.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 6 (Fall 2013) List of Rules Analyzed and a Summary of Results

49 CFR part 174--Carriage by Rail
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. On August 27-28, 2013 
(78 FR 42998)
    PHMSA and FRA held a public meeting to address the transportation 
of hazardous materials by rail. This meeting was part of PHMSA and 
FRA's comprehensive review of operational factors that affect the 
safety of the transportation of hazardous materials by rail and sought 
input from stakeholders and interested parties. Specifically, this 
meeting sought comment from the regulated community including small 
entities on revision to part 174. PHMSA and FRA have evaluated the 
comments from this meeting. The comments to this public meeting noted 
that some small entities may be affected, but the economic impact on 
small entities will not be significant. As a result, the agency 
determined that the rules do not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities. A response to the public 
comments, including those of small entities, and proposals for 
corresponding revisions to part 174 will be included in a future 
rulemaking.
     General: The requirements in this rule are necessary to 
protect rail transportation workers and the general public from the 
dangers associated with hazardous materials incidents in rail 
transportation. PHMSA's plain language review of this rule indicates no 
need for substantial revision; however, any revisions to part 174 as 
part of a future rulemaking will take into account plain language 
principles and where appropriate clarify unclear language.
49 CFR part 177--Carriage by Public Highway
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule prescribes 
minimum safety standards for the transportation of hazardous materials 
for highway transportation. Some small entities may be affected, but 
the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
     General: The requirements in this rule are necessary to 
protect highway transportation workers and the general public from the 
dangers associated with hazardous materials incidents in highway 
transportation. PHMSA's plain language review of this rule indicates no 
need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 191--Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; 
Annual Reports, Incident Reports, and Safety-Related Condition Reports
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. Based on regulated 
entities, PHMSA found that the majority of operators are not small 
businesses. Therefore, though some small entities

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may be affected, the economic impact on small entities will not be 
significant.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. PHMSA's plain language review of 
this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.
49 CFR part 192--Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: 
Minimum Federal Safety Standards
     Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. Based on regulated 
entities, PHMSA found that the majority of operators are not small 
businesses. Therefore, though some small entities may be affected, the 
economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
     General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden. PHMSA's plain language review of 
this rule indicates no need for substantial revision.

Year 7 (Fall 2014) List of Rules That Will Be Analyzed During the Next 
Year

49 CFR part 176--Carriage by Vessel
49 CFR part 199--Drug and Alcohol Testing

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Section 610 and Other Reviews

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Regulations to be
        Year               reviewed       Analysis  year   Review  year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...................  33 CFR parts 401              2008            2009
                       through 403.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 1 (Fall 2008) List of Rules With Ongoing Analysis

33 CFR part 401--Seaway Regulations and Rules
33 CFR part 402--Tariff of Tolls
33 CFR part 403--Rules of Procedure of the Joint Tolls Review Board

                Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
184.......................  + Airline Pricing                  2105-AE11
                             Transparency and Other
                             Consumer Protection
                             Issues.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


             Federal Aviation Administration--Prerule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
185.......................  + Applying the Flight,             2120-AK26
                             Duty, and Rest Rules of
                             14 CFR part 135 to Tail-
                             End Ferry Operations (FAA
                             Reauthorization).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


          Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
186.......................  + Operation and                    2120-AJ60
                             Certification of Small
                             Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
187.......................  Changing the Collective            2120-AK06
                             Risk Limits for Launches
                             and Reentries, and
                             Clarifying the Risk Limit
                             Used to Establish Hazard
                             Areas for Ships and
                             Aircraft.
188.......................  Flight Simulation Training         2120-AK08
                             Device (FSTD)
                             Qualification Standards
                             for Extended Envelope and
                             Adverse Weather Event
                             Training.
189.......................  + Applying the Flight,             2120-AK22
                             Duty and Rest
                             Requirements to Ferry
                             Flights That Follow
                             Domestic, Flag, or
                             Supplemental All-Cargo
                             Operations;
                             (Reauthorization).
190.......................  Reciprocal Waivers of              2120-AK44
                             Claims for Licensed or
                             Permitted Launch and
                             Reentry Activities (RRR).
191.......................  + Reorganization..........         2120-AK65
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


            Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
192.......................  Acceptance Criteria for            2120-AK32
                             Portable Oxygen
                             Concentrators Used
                             Onboard Aircraft (RRR).
193.......................  + Prohibition Against              2120-AK60
                             Certain Flights Within
                             the Baghdad (ORBB) Flight
                             Information Region (FIR)
                             Amendment.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


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           Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
194.......................  + Drug and Alcohol Testing         2120-AK09
                             of Certain Maintenance
                             Provider Employees
                             Located Outside of the
                             United States.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
195.......................  + Carrier Safety Fitness           2126-AB11
                             Determination.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


      Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
196.......................  + Commercial Driver's              2126-AB18
                             License Drug and Alcohol
                             Clearinghouse (MAP-21).
197.......................  + Electronic Logging               2126-AB20
                             Devices and Hours of
                             Service Supporting
                             Documents (MAP-21) (RRR).
198.......................  + Lease and Interchange of         2126-AB44
                             Vehicles; Motor Carriers
                             of Passengers.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
199.......................  + Entry-Level Driver               2126-AB66
                             Training (Section 610
                             Review).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
200.......................  + Inspection, Repair, and          2126-AB46
                             Maintenance; Driver-
                             Vehicle Inspection Report
                             (RRR).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


          Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
201.......................  + Passenger Equipment              2130-AC46
                             Safety Standards.
202.......................  + Train Crew Staffing and          2130-AC48
                             Location.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Proposed Rule
                                  Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
203.......................  + Pipeline Safety: Safety          2137-AE66
                             of Onshore Liquid
                             Hazardous Pipelines.
204.......................  Pipeline Safety: Issues            2137-AE93
                             Related to the Use of
                             Plastic Pipe in Gas
                             Pipeline Industry.
205.......................  + Pipeline Safety:                 2137-AE94
                             Operator Qualification,
                             Cost Recovery, Accident
                             and Incident
                             Notification, and Other
                             Changes (RRR).
206.......................  + Pipeline Safety:                 2137-AF06
                             Amendments to Parts 192
                             and 195 to Require Valve
                             Installation and Minimum
                             Rupture Detection
                             Standards.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
207.......................  + Hazardous Materials:             2137-AE91
                             Enhanced Tank Car
                             Standards and Operational
                             Controls for High-Hazard
                             Flammable Trains.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


              Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
208.......................  + Cargo Preference........         2133-AB74
------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Office of the Secretary (OST)

Final Rule Stage

184. + Airline Pricing Transparency and Other Consumer Protection 
Issues

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 41712; 49 U.S.C. 40101; 49 U.S.C. 41702
    Abstract: The Department is seeking comment on a number of 
proposals to enhance protections for air travelers and to improve the 
air travel environment, including a proposal to clarify and codify the 
Department's interpretation of the statutory definition of ticket 
agent.'' This NPRM also would require airlines and ticket agents to 
disclose at all points of sale the fees for certain basic ancillary 
services associated with the air transportation consumers are buying or 
considering buying. Other proposals in this NPRM to enhance airline 
passenger protections include: expanding the pool of reporting'' 
carriers; requiring enhanced reporting by mainline carriers for their 
domestic code-share partner operations; requiring large travel agents 
to adopt minimum customer service standards; codifying the statutory 
requirement that carriers and ticket agents disclose any code-share 
arrangements on their Web sites; and prohibiting unfair and deceptive 
practices such as undisclosed biasing and post-purchase price 
increases. The Department also is considering whether to require ticket 
agents to disclose the carriers whose tickets they sell in order to 
avoid having consumers mistakenly believe they are searching all 
possible flight options for a particular city-pair market when there 
may be other options available. Additionally, this NPRM would correct 
drafting errors and make minor changes to the Department's second 
Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections rule to conform to guidance 
issued by the Department's Office of Aviation Enforcement and 
Proceedings (Enforcement Office) regarding its interpretation of the 
rule.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   05/23/14  79 FR 29970
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/21/14
Final Rule..........................   12/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Blane A Workie, Principal Deputy Assistant General 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 1200 
New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-9342, TDD 
Phone: 202 755-7687, Fax: 202 366-7152, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2105-AE11
BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Prerule Stage

185. + Applying the Flight, Duty, and Rest Rules of 14 CFR Part 135 to 
Tail-End Ferry Operations (FAA Reauthorization)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 1153; 49 U.S.C. 40101; 
49 U.S.C. 40102; 49 U.S.C. 40103; 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 
U.S.C. 44105; 49 U.S.C. 44106; 49 U.S.C. 44111; 49 U.S.C. 44701 to 
44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 44901; 49 U.S.C. 44903; 49 U.S.C. 
44904; 49 U.S.C. 44906; 49 U.S.C. 44912; 49 U.S.C. 44914; 49 U.S.C. 
44936; 49 U.S.C. 44938; 49 U.S.C. 45101 to 45105; 49 U.S.C. 46103
    Abstract: This rulemaking would require a flightcrew member who is 
employed by an air carrier conducting operations under part 135, and 
who accepts an additional assignment for flying under part 91 from the 
air carrier or from any other air carrier conducting operations under 
part 121 or 135, to apply the period of the additional assignment 
toward any limitation applicable to the flightcrew member relating to 
duty periods or flight times under part 135.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
ANPRM...............................   08/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dale Roberts, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20591, Phone: 202 267-5749, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK26

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Proposed Rule Stage

186. + Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 44701; Pub. L. 112-95
    Abstract: This rulemaking would adopt specific rules to allow the 
operation of small unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace 
System. These changes would address the operation of unmanned aircraft 
systems, certification of their operators, registration, and display of 
registration markings. The rulemaking also would find that 
airworthiness certification is not required for small unmanned aircraft 
system operations that would be subject to this proposed rule. Lastly, 
the rulemaking would prohibit model

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aircraft from endangering the safety of the National Airspace System.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   02/23/15  80 FR 9544
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/24/15
Analyzing Comments..................   08/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lance Nuckolls, Unmanned Aircraft Systems 
Integration Office, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024, Phone: 
202 267-8447, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AJ60

187. Changing the Collective Risk Limits for Launches and Reentries, 
and Clarifying the Risk Limit Used To Establish Hazard Areas for Ships 
and Aircraft

    Legal Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901 to 50923
    Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the collective risk limits 
for commercial launches and reentries. With this rulemaking, the FAA 
would separate its expected-number-of-casualties limits for launches 
and reentries. For commercial launches, the FAA would aggregate the 
expected-number-of-casualties posed by the following hazards: (1) 
Impacting inert and explosive debris, (2) toxic release, and (3) far 
field blast overpressure to one times ten to the minus four. This 
rulemaking would also clarify the regulatory requirements concerning 
hazard areas for ships and aircraft.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   07/21/14  79 FR 42241
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/20/14
Analyzing Comments..................   06/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rene Rey, Licensing and Safety Division, Office of 
Commercial Space, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 
202 267-7538, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK06

188. Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) Qualification Standards 
for Extended Envelope and Adverse Weather Event Training

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 
44701; Pub. L. 111-216
    Abstract: This rulemaking would amend evaluation qualifications for 
simulators to ensure the simulators are technically capable of 
performing new flight training tasks as identified in the Airline 
Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (Pub. 
L. 111-216) and that are included in a separate rulemaking (2120-AJ00). 
By ensuring the simulators provide an accurate and realistic 
simulation, this rulemaking would allow for training on the following 
tasks: (1) Full/aerodynamic stall, and (2) upset recognition and 
recovery, as identified in Pub. L. 111-216. Furthermore, this 
rulemaking would improve the minimum FSTD evaluation requirements for 
gusting crosswinds (takeoff/landing), engine and airframe icing, and 
bounced landing recovery methods in response to NTSB and Aviation 
Rulemaking Committee recommendations. The intended effect is to ensure 
an adequate level of simulator fidelity.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   07/10/14  79 FR 39461
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   09/16/14  79 FR 55407
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/08/14
Comment Period Extended.............   01/06/15
Analyzing Comments..................   06/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Larry McDonald, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, GA 30320, 
Phone: 404-474-5620, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK08

189. + Applying the Flight, Duty and Rest Requirements to Ferry Flights 
That Follow Domestic, Flag, or Supplemental All-Cargo Operations; 
(Reauthorization)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 
40119; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 
44702; 49 U.S.C. 44705; 49 U.S.C. 44709 to 44711; 49 U.S.C. 44713; 49 
U.S.C. 44716; 49 U.S.C. 44717
    Abstract: This rulemaking would require a flightcrew member who 
accepts an additional assignment for flying under part 91 from the air 
carrier or from any other air carrier conducting operations under part 
121 or 135 of such title, to apply the period of the additional 
assignment toward any limitation applicable to the flightcrew member 
relating to duty periods or flight times. This rule is necessary to 
make part 121 flight, duty, and rest limits applicable to tail-end 
ferries that follow an all-cargo flight.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   09/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dale Roberts, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20591, Phone: 202 267-5749, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK22

190. Reciprocal Waivers of Claims for Licensed or Permitted Launch and 
Reentry Activities (RRR)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322; 51 U.S.C. 50910 to 50923
    Abstract: This rulemaking would extend the waiver of claims for all 
customers involved in a launch or reentry, amend the requirement 
describing which entities are required to sign the statutorily-mandated 
waiver of claims, and add a new waiver template for the 
customer[acute]s use. This rulemaking would ease the administrative 
burden on customers, licensees, permittees, and the FAA, especially 
when a new customer is added only a short time before the scheduled 
launch or reentry.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   01/13/15  80 FR 2015
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/16/15
Analyzing Comments..................   06/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Shirley McBride, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, 
DC 20591, Phone: 202 267-7470, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK44

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191.  +Reorganization

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 
44701; 49 U.S.C. 44702; 49 U.S.C. 44704
    Abstract: This rulemaking would revise title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 23 as a set of performance-based regulations 
for the design and certification of small transport category aircraft. 
This rulemaking would: (1) Reorganize part 23 into performance-based 
requirements by removing the detailed design requirements from part 23. 
The detailed design provisions that would assist applicants in 
complying with the new performance-based requirements would be 
identified in means of compliance (MOC) documents to support this 
effort; (2) promote the adoption of the newly created performance-based 
airworthiness design standard as an internationally accepted standard 
by the majority of other civil aviation authorities; (3) realign the 
part 23 requirements to promote the development of entry-level 
airplanes similar to those certified under Certification Specification 
for Very Light Aircraft (CS-VLA); (4) enhance the FAA's ability to 
address new technology; (5) increase the general aviation (GA) level of 
safety provided by new and modified airplanes; (6) amend the stall, 
stall warning, and spin requirements to reduce fatal accidents and 
increase crashworthiness by allowing new methods for occupant 
protection; and (7) address icing conditions that are currently not 
included in part 23 regulations.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   12/00/15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lowell Foster, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64106, 
Phone: 816-329-4125, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK65

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Final Rule Stage

192. Acceptance Criteria for Portable Oxygen Concentrators Used Onboard 
Aircraft (RRR)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 
1155; 49 U.S.C. 40103; 49 U.S.C. 40105; 49 U.S.C. 40109; 49 U.S.C. 
40113; 49 U.S.C. 40119; 49 U.S.C. 40120; 49 U.S.C. 41706; 49 U.S.C. 
44101; 49 U.S.C. 44110; 49 U.S.C. 44111; 49 U.S.C. 44502; 49 U.S.C. 
44701; 49 U.S.C. 44702; 49 U.S.C. 44704; 49 U.S.C. 44705; 49 U.S.C. 
44709 to 44713; 49 U.S.C. 44715 to 44717; 49 U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 
45101 to 45105; 49 U.S.C. 46102; 49 U.S.C. 46105; 49 U.S.C. 46306; 49 
U.S.C. 46315; 49 U.S.C. 46316; 49 U.S.C. 46504; 49 U.S.C. 46506; 49 
U.S.C. 46507; 49 U.S.C. 47122; 49 U.S.C. 47508; 49 U.S.C. 47528 to 
47531; 61 Stat. 1180--Articles 12 and 29
    Abstract: This rulemaking would establish FAA acceptance criteria 
for portable oxygen concentrators (POC) used by passengers in air 
carrier operations, commercial operations, and certain other operations 
using large aircraft. To identify POCs that satisfy the FAA acceptance 
criteria, POC manufacturers will affix a label on the exterior of the 
device. With the establishment of POC acceptance criteria, the FAA will 
discontinue the use of Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 
106 (``the SFAR''), removing it from title 14 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) parts 121, 125, and 135. POCs currently identified 
in the SFAR will continue to be identified in the regulatory text of 
the final rule as approved for use on aircraft and will not require a 
label prior to use.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/19/14  79 FR 56288
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/18/14
Final Rule..........................   01/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Denise K Deaderick, Air Transportation Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Phone: 202 267-8166, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK32

193.  +Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Baghdad 
(ORBB) Flight Information Region (FIR) Amendment

    Legal Authority: 126 Stat. 11; 49 U.S.C. 106(f); 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 
49 U.S.C. 1155; 49 U.S.C. 40101; 49 U.S.C. 40103; 49 U.S.C. 40105; 49 
U.S.C. 40113; 49 U.S.C. 40120; 49 U.S.C. 44101; 49 U.S.C. 44111; 49 
U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 44704; 49 U.S.C. 44709; 49 U.S.C. 44711; 49 
U.S.C. 44712; 49 U.S.C. 44715; 49 U.S.C. 44716; 49 U.S.C. 44717; 49 
U.S.C. 44722; 49 U.S.C. 46306; 49 U.S.C. 46315; 49 U.S.C. 46316; 49 
U.S.C. 46504; 49 U.S.C. 46506; 49 U.S.C. 46507; 49 U.S.C. 47122; 49 
U.S.C. 47508; 49 U.S.C. 47528 to 47531; 49 U.S.C. 47534; 61 Stat. 1180
    Abstract: This action amends Special Federal Aviation Regulation 
(SFAR) No. 77, section 91.1605, Prohibition Against Certain Flights 
Within the Territory and Airspace of Iraq, which prohibits certain 
flight operations in the territory and airspace of Iraq by all United 
States (U.S.) air carriers, U.S. commercial operators, persons 
exercising the privileges of a U.S. airman certificate, except when 
such persons are operating a U.S.-registered civil aircraft for a 
foreign air carrier, and operators of U.S. registered civil aircraft, 
except when such operators are foreign air carriers. On August 8, 2014, 
the FAA issued a Notice-to-Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting flight operations 
in the ORBB FIR at all altitudes, subject to certain limited 
exceptions, due to the armed conflict in Iraq. This amendment to SFAR 
No. 77, section 91.1605, incorporates the flight prohibition set forth 
in the August 8, 2014, NOTAM into the rule. The FAA is also making 
technical corrections to a previously published amendment to SFAR No. 
77, section 91.1605, revising the approval process for this SFAR for 
other U.S. Government departments, agencies, and instrumentalities, to 
make it more similar to the approval process for other recently 
published flight prohibition SFARs, and adding an expiration date.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   05/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Robert Frenzel, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, 
DC 20591, Phone: 202 267-7638.
    RIN: 2120-AK60


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Long-Term Actions

194. +Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider 
Employees Located Outside of the United States

    Legal Authority: 14 CFR; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 49 U.S.C. 40113; 49 
U.S.C. 44701; 49 U.S.C. 44702; 49 U.S.C. 44707; 49 U.S.C. 44709; 49 
U.S.C. 44717
    Abstract: This rulemaking is required by the FAA Modernization and 
Reform 2012. It would require controlled substance testing of some 
employees working in repair stations located outside the United States. 
The intended effect is to increase participation by companies outside 
of the United States in testing of employees who perform safety 
critical functions and testing standards similar to those used in the 
repair stations located in the United States. This action is necessary 
to increase the level of safety of the flying public. This rulemaking 
is required by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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ANPRM...............................   03/17/14  79 FR 14621
Comment Period Extended.............   05/01/14  79 FR 24631
ANPRM Comment Period End............   05/16/14  .......................
Comment Period End..................   07/17/14  .......................
                                     -----------------------------------
Next Action Undetermined............           To Be Determined
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Vicky Dunne, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20591, Phone: 202 267-8522, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2120-AK09
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

195. +Carrier Safety Fitness Determination

    Legal Authority: Section 4009 of TEA-21
    Abstract: FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) to adopt revised methodologies that would result 
in a safety fitness determination (SFD). The proposed methodologies 
would determine when a motor carrier is not fit to operate commercial 
motor vehicles (CMVs) in or affecting interstate commerce based on (1) 
the carrier's performance in relation to five of the Agency's 
Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs); (2) an 
investigation; or (3) a combination of on-road safety data and 
investigation information. The intended effect of this action is to 
reduce crashes caused by CMV drivers and motor carriers that result in 
death, injuries, and property damage on U.S. highways by more 
effectively using FMCSA data and resources to identify unfit motor 
carriers and remove them from the Nation's roadways.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/00/15  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Bryan Price, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1000 
Liberty Ave., Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Phone: 412 395-4816, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2126-AB11

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Final Rule Stage

196. +Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (MAP-
21)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31306
    Abstract: This rulemaking would create a central database for 
verified, positive controlled substances and alcohol test results for 
commercial driver's license (CDL) holders and refusals by such drivers 
to submit to testing. This rulemaking would require employers of CDL 
holders and service agents to report positive test results and refusals 
to test into the Clearinghouse. Prospective employers, acting on an 
application for a CDL driver position with the applicant's written 
consent to access the Clearinghouse, would query the Clearinghouse to 
determine if any specific information about the driver applicant is in 
the Clearinghouse before allowing the applicant to be hired and to 
drive CMVs. This rulemaking is intended to increase highway safety by 
ensuring CDL holders, who have tested positive or have refused to 
submit to testing, have completed the U.S. DOT's return-to-duty process 
before driving CMVs in interstate or intrastate commerce. It is also 
intended to ensure that employers are meeting their drug and alcohol 
testing responsibilities. Additionally, provisions in this rulemaking 
would also be responsive to requirements of the Moving Ahead for 
Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act to create the Clearinghouse 
by 10/01/14.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/20/14  79 FR 9703
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/21/14  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/22/14  .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/22/14  79 FR 22467
Final Rule..........................   01/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Juan Moya, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-4844, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2126-AB18

197. +Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting 
Documents (MAP-21) (RRR)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31502; 31136(a); Pub. L. 103.311; 49 
U.S.C. 31137(a)
    Abstract: This rulemaking would establish the following: (1) 
Minimum performance and design standards for hours-of-service (HOS) 
electronic logging devices (ELDs); (2) requirements for the mandatory 
use of these devices by drivers currently required to prepare HOS 
records of duty status (RODS); (3) requirements concerning HOS 
supporting documents; and (4) measures to address concerns about 
harassment resulting from the mandatory use of ELDs.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/01/11  76 FR 5537
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/28/11  .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   03/10/11  76 FR 13121

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NPRM Comment Period Extended End....   05/23/11  .......................
SNPRM...............................   03/28/14  79 FR 17656
SNPRM Comment Period End............   05/27/14  .......................
Final Rule..........................   09/00/15  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Routhier, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-1225, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 2126-AB20

198. +Lease and Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of Passengers

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31502; 49 U.S.C. 13301; 49 U.S.C. 31136
    Abstract: FMCSA adopts regulations governing the lease and 
interchange of passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to: 
(1) Identify the motor carrier operating a passenger-carrying CMV and 
responsible for compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) and all other applicable Federal regulations; (2) 
ensure that a lessor surrenders control of the CMV for the full term of 
the lease, or temporary exchange of CMVs and drivers; and (3) require 
motor carriers subject to a prohibition on operating in interstate 
commerce to notify FMCSA in writing before leasing or otherwise 
transferring control of their vehicles to other carriers. This action 
would ensure that unsafe passenger carriers do not evade FMCSA 
oversight and enforcement by operating under the authority of another 
carrier that exercises no actual control over those operations. This 
action will enable the FMCSA, the National Transportation Safety Board 
(NTSB), and our Federal and State partners to identify motor carriers 
transporting passengers in interstate commerce and correctly assign 
responsibility to these entities for regulatory violations during 
inspections, compliance investigations, and crash studies. It also 
provides the general public with the means to identify the responsible 
motor carrier at the time of transportation. While detailed lease and 
interchange regulations for cargo-carrying vehicles have been in effect 
since 1950, this final rule for passenger-carrying CMVs is focused 
entirely on operational safety.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/20/13  78 FR 57822
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/19/13  .......................
Final Rule..........................   09/00/15  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Wesley Barber, Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 
202 385-2428, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2126-AB44

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Long-Term Actions

199. +Entry-Level Driver Training (Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31136
    Abstract: The Agency is in the pre-rulemaking stage for this 
project. It will move forward with a product that focuses on the MAP-21 
mandate and make the best use of the wealth of information provided by 
stakeholders since the publication of the 2007 NPRM.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................      To Be  Determined
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No.
    Agency Contact: Sean Gallagher, MC-PRR, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New 
Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-3740, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 2126-AB66

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Completed Actions

200. +Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection 
Report (RRR)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31502(b)
    Abstract: This rulemaking would rescind the requirement that 
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in interstate commerce 
submit, and motor carriers retain, driver-vehicle inspection reports 
when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any vehicle 
defects or deficiencies. Specifically, this rulemaking would remove a 
significant information collection burden without adversely impacting 
safety. This rulemaking responds in part to the President's January 
2012 Regulatory Review and Reform initiative.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/07/13  78 FR 48125
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/07/13  .......................
Final Rule..........................   12/18/14  79 FR 75437
Final Rule Effective................   12/18/14  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Sean Gallagher, MC-PRR, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New 
Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-3740, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 2126-AB46
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Proposed Rule Stage

201. +Passenger Equipment Safety Standards

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103
    Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 49 CFR part 238 to update 
existing safety standards for passenger rail equipment. Specifically, 
the proposed rulemaking would add standards for alternative compliance 
with requirements for Tier I passenger equipment, increase the maximum 
authorized speed for Tier II passenger equipment, and add requirements 
for a new Tier III category of passenger equipment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. 
SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 493-6063, Email: 
[email protected].

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    RIN: 2130-AC46

202. +Train Crew Staffing and Location

    Legal Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461, note; 49 CFR 1.89; 49 U.S.C. 
20103; 49 U.S.C. 20107; 49 U.S.C. 21301 to 21302; 49 U.S.C. 21304
    Abstract: This rulemaking would add minimum requirements for the 
size of different train crew staffs, depending on the type of 
operation. The minimum crew staffing requirements would reflect the 
safety risks posed to railroad employees, the general public, and the 
environment. This rulemaking also would establish minimum requirements 
for the roles and responsibilities of the second train crew member on a 
moving train, and promote safe and effective teamwork. Additionally, 
this rulemaking would permit a railroad to submit information to FRA 
and seek approval if it wants to continue an existing operation with a 
one-person train crew or start up an operation with less than two crew 
members.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. 
SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 493-6063, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 2130-AC48
BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Proposed Rule Stage

203. +Pipeline Safety: Safety of Onshore Liquid Hazardous Pipelines

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
    Abstract: This rulemaking would address effective procedures that 
hazardous liquid operators can use to improve the protection of High 
Consequence Areas (HCA) and other vulnerable areas along their 
hazardous liquid onshore pipelines. PHMSA is considering the following: 
whether changes are needed to the regulations covering hazardous liquid 
onshore pipelines; whether other areas should be included as HCAs for 
integrity management (IM) protections; what the repair timeframes 
should be for areas outside the HCAs that are assessed as part of the 
IM program; whether leak detection standards are necessary; whether 
valve spacing requirements are needed on new construction or existing 
pipelines; and if PHMSA should extend regulation to certain pipelines 
currently exempt from regulation. The agency also would address the 
public safety and environmental aspects of any new requirements, as 
well as the cost implications and regulatory burden.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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ANPRM...............................   10/18/10  75 FR 63774
ANPRM Comment Period End............   01/18/11
ANPRM Comment Period Extended.......   01/04/11  76 FR 303
ANPRM Extended Comment Period End...   02/18/11
NPRM................................   08/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John A Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 
202 366-0434, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2137-AE66

204. Pipeline Safety: Issues Related to the Use of Plastic Pipe in Gas 
Pipeline Industry

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
    Abstract: This rulemaking would address a number of topics related 
to the use of plastic pipe in the gas pipeline industry. These topics 
include certain newer types of plastic pipe such as PE (polyethylene), 
PA11 (polyamide 11), PA12 (polyamide 12), 50-year markings, design 
factors, risers, incorporation by reference of certain plastic pipe 
related standards, and tracking and traceability.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cameron H. Satterthwaite, Transportation 
Regulations Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-8553, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 2137-AE93

205. +Pipeline Safety: Operator Qualification, Cost Recovery, Accident 
and Incident Notification, and Other Changes (RRR)

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
    Abstract: This rulemaking would address miscellaneous issues that 
have been raised because of the reauthorization of the pipeline safety 
program in 2012, and petitions for rulemaking from many affected 
stakeholders. Some of the issues that this rulemaking would address 
include renewal process for special permits, cost recovery for design 
reviews, and incident reporting.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John A Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 
202 366-0434, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2137-AE94

206. +Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Parts 192 and 195 To Require Valve 
Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60101 et seq.
    Abstract: This rule would propose installation of automatic shut-
off valves, remote controlled valves, or equivalent technology and 
establish performance-based meaningful metrics for rupture detection 
for gas and liquid transmission pipelines. Rupture detection metrics 
will be integrated with ASV and RCV placement to improve overall 
incident response. Rupture response metrics would focus on mitigating 
large, unsafe, uncontrolled release events that have a greater 
potential consequence. The areas proposed to be covered include High 
Consequence Areas (HCA) for hazardous liquids and HCA, Class 3 and 4, 
for natural gas (including ``could affect'' areas).
    Timetable:

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             Action                     Date               FR Cite
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NPRM............................          09/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

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    Agency Contact: Lawrence White, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 202 366-4400, Fax: 
292 366-7041.
    RIN: 2137-AF06

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Final Rule Stage

207. +Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational 
Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains

    Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.et seq.
    Abstract: This rulemaking would amend operational requirements for 
certain trains transporting a large volume of flammable materials, 
provide improvements in tank car standards, and revise the general 
requirements for offerors to ensure proper classification and 
characterization of mined gases and liquids. These new requirements are 
designed to lessen the consequences of derailments involving ethanol, 
crude oil, and certain trains transporting a large volume of flammable 
materials. The growing reliance on trains to transport large volumes of 
flammable materials poses a significant risk to life, property, and the 
environment. The proposed changes also address National Transportation 
Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations on accurate classification, 
enhanced tank cars, rail routing, oversight, and adequate response 
capabilities.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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ANPRM...............................   09/06/13  78 FR 54849
ANPRM Comment Period End............   11/05/13
Comment Period Extended.............   11/05/13  78 FR 66326
Comment Period End..................   12/05/13
NPRM................................   08/01/14  79 FR 45015
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/30/14
Final Rule..........................   05/08/15  80 FR 26643
Final Rule Effective................   07/07/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Ben Supko, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Av. SE., Washington, DC 20590, Phone: 
202 366-8553, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2137-AE91
BILLING CODE 4910-60-P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Proposed Rule Stage

208. +Cargo Preference

    Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.66; 46 app U.S.C. 1101; 46 app U.S.C. 
1241; 46 U.S.C. 2302 (e)(1); Pub. L. 91-469
    Abstract: This rulemaking would revise and clarify the cargo 
preference regulations that have not been revised substantially since 
1971. The rulemaking would also implement statutory changes, including 
section 3511, Public Law 110-417, of The National Defense Authorization 
Act for FY 2009, which provides enforcement authority.
    Timetable:

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             Action                     Date               FR Cite
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NPRM............................          05/00/15
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Christine Gurland, Department of Transportation, 
Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 
20590, Phone: 202 366-5157, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 2133-AB74

[FR Doc. 2015-14366 Filed 6-17-15; 8:45 am]
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