[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of  Transportation Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Part XIV





Department of Transportation





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                                     


  



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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

[OST Docket No. 59; Notice 96-24]

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 agenda provides the public 
with information about the Department of Transportation's regulatory 
activity. It is expected that this information will enable the public 
to be more aware of and allow it to more effectively participate in the 
Department's regulatory activity. The public is also invited to submit 
comments to continuously open regulatory review dockets, suggesting 
items for consideration as part of the Department's ongoing review of 
existing regulations.

ADDRESSES: The mailing address for the initiating offices of the 
Department that appear in the agenda is 400 7th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590; except for the Federal Aviation Administration, which is 
located at 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, and the 
U.S. Coast Guard, which is located at 2100 2nd Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

General

    For further information on the agenda in general, contact: Neil 
R. Eisner, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and 
Enforcement, Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-4723.

Specific

    For further information about any particular item on the 
agenda, contact the individual listed in the column headed ``Agency 
Contact'' for that item.

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Table of Contents

Supplementary Information:

Background
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Economic Assessment/Evaluation
Definitions
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/Secretarial Review
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

Agenda

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Improvement of Government regulations is a prime goal of the 
Clinton Administration. There should be no more regulations than 
necessary, and those that are issued should be simpler, more 
comprehensible, and less burdensome. Regulations should not be 
issued without appropriate involvement of the public; once issued, 
they should be periodically reviewed and revised, as needed, to 
assure that they continue to meet the needs for which they 
originally were designed.

    To help the Department of Transportation (Department) achieve 
these goals and in accordance with Executive Order 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735; October 4, 1993) 
and the Department's Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 
11034; February 26, 1979), the Department prepares a semiannual 
regulatory agenda for publication in the Federal Register. The 
agenda summarizes all current and projected rulemaking, reviews of 
existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department. 
These are matters on which action has begun or is projected during 
the succeeding 12 months or such longer period as may be 
anticipated or for which action has been completed since the last 
agenda.

    The agendas are based on reports submitted by the initiating 
offices in January and July each year. After these reports are 
consolidated for and reviewed by the Department Regulations 
Council, the Department's regulations agenda is prepared and 
published in the Federal Register. The Department's last agenda was 
published in the Federal Register on May 13, 1996 (61 FR 23298). 
The next one is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register 
in April 1997.

    For this edition of the Department's regulatory agenda, the 
most important significant regulatory actions are included in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II of this issue of the 
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the 
Table of Contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold 
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate Sequence 
Number in Part II.

    As a result of the ICC Termination Act of 1995, the Surface 
Transportation Board, successor to the ICC, has become part of this 
Department. However, the Surface Transportation Board will publish 
its rulemaking activities with other independent regulatory 
agencies in the Unified Agenda.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    In 1980, Congress passed the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 
Public Law 96-354, which requires the designation of those 
regulations for which a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis will be 
prepared; i.e., those regulations that would have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. A 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required for a rulemaking which, 
in the heading ``Small Entities Affected,'' indicates an effect on 
small businesses, governmental jurisdictions, or organizations. If 
a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis will be prepared for a particular 
rulemaking, that fact also will be noted under the heading 
``Analysis.''

    The RFA also requires that, each year, the Department publish a 
list of those regulations that have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities and are to be reviewed 
under the Act during the succeeding 12 months. The agenda includes 
those regulations to be reviewed under the RFA or those for

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which review has been concluded since the last agenda. The phrase 
(Section 610 Review) appears at the end of the title for any such 
review. However, it should be noted that, after a preliminary 
assessment of the regulations listed for RFA review, it may be 
found that the regulations, in fact, do not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, and a 
full RFA review will be unnecessary.

Economic Assessment/Evaluation

    DOT requires an economic analysis for all its rulemakings. A 
preliminary and final economic assessment (similar to what used to 
be identified as a ``Regulatory Impact Analysis'') is required for 
each proposed and final regulation, respectively, that is likely to 
be very costly. For other rulemakings, a regulatory evaluation is 
prepared.

Definitions

    The agenda covers all rules and regulations of the Department, 
including those that establish conditions for financial assistance. 
The following definitions are provided for ease in understanding 
the information in this document.

    Initiating office means an operating administration or other 
organizational element within the Department that formulates 
regulations.

    Significant rulemaking is now being referred to in this agenda 
as an agency priority. This means a rulemaking that is very costly, 
controversial, or of substantial public interest; would have a 
major impact on another Federal agency; would have a substantial 
effect on State and/or local or tribal governments; would have a 
substantial impact on a major transportation safety problem; would 
initiate a substantial regulatory program or change in policy; 
would be substantially different from international requirements or 
standards; would materially alter budgetary impacts; or otherwise 
involves important legal or policy issues.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/Secretarial Review

    Any rulemaking document OMB identifies as significant is 
subject to its review and will be classified as significant by DOT. 
A few rulemakings identified as agency priority by DOT, but not 
significant by OMB, and some rulemaking documents (e.g., extensions 
of compliance dates), although part of an otherwise significant 
rulemaking, are not subject to OMB review. All DOT agency priority 
rulemaking documents are subject to review by the Secretary of 
Transportation.

Explanation of Information on the Agenda

    The format for this agenda is required by Office of Management 
and Budget memorandum of July 19, 1996.

    First, the agenda is divided by initiating offices. Then, in 
accordance with the OMB memorandum, for each initiating office, 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) The ``significance'' of the action; (2) 
a short descriptive title; (3) the legal basis for the action being 
taken or the regulation being reviewed; (4) the related regulatory 
citation in the Code of Federal Regulations; (5) an indication of 
any legal deadline and, if so, for what type of action (e.g., NPRM, 
final rule); (6) an abstract of the review or the proposed or final 
regulation; (7) a timetable, including the earliest expected date 
for a decision, on whether to issue the proposed or final 
regulation or complete the review and determine the corrective 
action to be taken. (The action taken can be revocation or revision 
of the regulation, or it can be a determination that no regulatory 
action is necessary because the regulation is found to be achieving 
its goals and the goals and objectives of Executive Order 12866 and 
the Department's Regulatory Policies and Procedures.); (8) an 
indication as to whether the rulemaking will affect small entities 
and/or levels of government and which categories of small entities 
or governments will be impacted; (9) if there is information that 
does not fit in the other categories, it will be included under a 
separate heading entitled ``Additional Information'' (which will 
also note any differences between OMB's ``significant'' and DOT's 
``agency priority'' classification); (10) a listing, where 
determined, of any analyses an initiating office will prepare or 
has prepared for the rulemaking document; e.g., an Economic 
Assessment, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), or a 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; (11) an agency contact office or 
official who can provide further information, including advice on 
how to obtain documents referenced in the agenda; (12) a Regulation 
Identifier Number (RIN) assigned to identify an individual 
rulemaking in the agenda and facilitate tracing further action on 
the issue in the Federal Register that may occur between agenda 
publications; (13) an indication of whether the item is part of the 
Reinventing Government effort and, if so, whether it would revise 
existing text in the Code of Federal Regulations or eliminate text; 
(14) an indication if the action is subject to the Unfunded 
Mandates Act; and (15) an indication if the action is major under 
the congressional review of rulemaking procedures established by 
the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.

    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, only the general category 
of the regulations, the identity of a contact office or official, 
and an indication of the expected number of regulations are 
included; individual regulations are not listed.

    If a regulatory docket number has already been established, it 
may be provided under the ``Additional Information'' heading. If a 
member of the public desires further information regarding a 
particular proposal or regulation, reference should be made to this 
docket number.

    In the ``Timetable'' column, abbreviations are used to indicate 
the particular documents being considered for issuance by that 
date. ANPRM stands for Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, SNPRM 
for Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, NPRM for Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking, and FR for Final Rule. Listing a future date 
in this column is not an indication that a proposed or a final rule 
will be issued on that date; it is the earliest date on which a 
decision is expected to be made on whether to issue the document 
listed. Submittal of any proposed or final rule to the Office of 
Management and Budget for review under Executive Order 12866 must 
follow such a decision. If any document is issued, publication in 
the Federal Register would follow within a few days of completion 
of this review. In addition, these dates are based on current 
schedules. Information received

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subsequent to 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

    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 make the agenda easier to use. We would like you, the 
public, to make suggestions or comments on how the agenda could be 
further improved.

    In an effort to comply further with the spirit of Executive 
Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, we are also seeking 
suggestions on which existing regulations issued by an operating 
administration of the Department or the Office of the Secretary you 
believe need to be reviewed to determine whether they should be 
revised or revoked. The Department is particularly interested in 
obtaining information on requirements that have a ``significant 
economic impact on small entities'' and, therefore, must be 
reviewed under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you have any 
suggested regulations, please send them, along with your 
explanation of why they should be reviewed, to the concerned 
operating administration or the Office of the Secretary.

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. Knowledge of the nature 
and scope of this activity, as well as the specific proposals and 
reviews being considered, should result in more effective public 
participation in the Department's regulatory activity. For example, 
awareness of the dates when notices may be issued seeking public 
comment should allow appropriate planning and more efficient use of 
the comment period. By providing the expected date for a decision 
on whether to issue a final rule, the Department expects that more 
appropriate planning by those concerned with the regulation will 
also be possible. 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. If further information is desired on any of the 
items listed in the agenda, the public is encouraged to contact the 
individual listed for the particular item. Additional information 
concerning the agenda in general or the Department's Regulatory 
Policies and Procedures may be obtained from Neil R. Eisner, whose 
address and telephone number appear above.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 29, 1996.

Federico Pen.6a,

Secretary of Transportation.

Appendix A - Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents

    Some Administrations within the Department differ in procedures 
or as to inclusion on a mailing list. For the offices listed below, 
persons desiring to obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document 
to be issued that is listed in this agenda should communicate, 
either by telephone or by letter, with the contact person listed 
with the regulation at the addresses below.

    United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    (Name of contact person), United States Coast Guard, 2100 2nd 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20593.

    Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

    (Name of contact person), Federal Highway Administration, 400 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

    Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

    (Name of contact person), Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

    (Name of contact person), National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

    Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

    (Name of contact person), Federal Transit Administration, 400 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

    Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)

    (Name of contact person), Saint Lawrence Seaway Development 
Corporation, 400 7th Street SW., Room 5424, Washington, DC 20590.

    Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)

    (Name of contact person), Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

    Maritime Administration (MARAD)

    Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration, 400 7th 
Street SW., Room 7210, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-5746.

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    The FAA has a mailing list system for notices and advance 
notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs and ANPRMs). Persons 
interested in obtaining future copies of all of those documents to 
be issued by the FAA or only of those concerning certain parts of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations should request a copy of Advisory 
Circular No. 11-2, which describes the application procedure, by 
calling (202) 267-3484 or by writing to: Federal Aviation 
Administration, Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry 
Center, APA-230, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

    Office of the Secretary (OST)

    Persons desiring to receive future copies of the Department's 
regulatory agenda should submit their request to: Assistant General 
Counsel for Regulation and Enforcement, C-50, Office of the General 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 
366-4723.

    Persons who have an interest in specific regulatory documents 
to be issued by the Office of the Secretary should forward requests 
for copies of those documents to the same address. These requests 
should fully identify the document desired.

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

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rulemaking process within the various operating administrations.

    USCG - P. M. Pelcovits, Office of Chief Counsel, USCG 
Headquarters Building, Room 3406, 2100 2nd Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593; telephone: (202) 267-1534.

    FAA - Donald Byrne, Office of Chief Counsel, Regulations and 
Enforcement Division, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Room 915A, 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-3073.

    FHWA - Thomas Holian, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street 
SW., Room 4223, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-1383.

    FRA - Lisa Levine, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street SW., 
Room 8128, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-0621.

    NHTSA - Walter K. Myers, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th 
Street SW., Room 5219, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-
2992.

    FTA - Nancy Zaczek, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street 
SW., Room 9316, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-4011.

    SLSDC - Marc Owen, General Counsel's Office, 400 7th Street 
SW., Room 5424, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-0108.

    RSPA - Edward Bonekemper, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th 
Street SW., Room 8405, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-
4400.

    MARAD - Edmund T. Sommer, Jr., Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Maritime Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Room 7230, Washington, 
DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-5746.

    BTS - David Mednick, 400 7th Street SW., Room 3430, Washington, 
DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-8871.

    OST - Neil Eisner, Office of Regulation and Enforcement, 400 
7th Street SW., Room 10424, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 
366-4723.

Appendix C - Public Rulemaking Dockets

    The following is a list of Rule Docket locations for the 
various operating administrations where the public may review 
regulatory dockets and hand-deliver comments on advance notices and 
notices of proposed rulemaking:

    USCG - Marine Safety Council, 2100 2nd Street SW., Room 3406, 
Washington, DC 20593. Working Hours: 8:00-3:00 (Monday-Friday).

    FAA - Rules Docket (AGC-10), Office of Chief Counsel, 
Regulations and Enforcement Division, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 915G, Washington, DC 20591. Working Hours: 8:30-5:00.

    FHWA - Docket Room, 400 7th Street SW., Room 4232, Washington, 
DC 20590. Working Hours: 8:30-3:30.

    FRA - Docket Clerk, 400 7th Street SW., Room 8201, Washington, 
DC 20590. Working Hours: 8:30-5:00.

    NHTSA - Docket Room, 400 7th Street SW., Room 5109, Washington, 
DC 20590. Working Hours: 9:30-4:00.

    FTA - Docket Branch, 400 7th Street SW., Room Pl. 401, 
Washington, DC 20590. Working Hours: 8:30-5:00.

    SLSDC - 400 7th Street SW., Room 5424, Washington, DC 20590. 
Working Hours: 8:15-4:45.

    BTS - 400 7th Street SW., Room Pl. 401, Washington, DC 20590. 
Working Hours: 9:00-5:00.

    RSPA - Docket Branch, 400 7th Street SW., Room 8421, 
Washington, DC 20590. Working Hours: 8:30-5:00.

    MARAD - Docket Clerk, 400 7th Street SW., Room 7210, 
Washington, DC 20590. Working Hours: 8:30-5:00.

    OST - Docket Branch, 400 7th Street SW., Room Pl. 401, 
Washington, DC 20590. Working Hours: 9:00-5:00.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2286        +Proposed Policy on Peak Period Pricing of Airport Landing Fees.......................    2105-AB63 
2287        +Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug-Testing Programs (Comprehensive Review)               
            (Section 610 Review)..................................................................    2105-AB71 
2288        +Passenger Manifest Information (Reg Plan Seq. No. 77)................................    2105-AB78 
2289        +Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals With Disabilities..................    2105-AB87 
2290        +Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Regulation; General Update...................    2105-AB92 
2291        +Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions...........    2105-AB99 
2292        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Requirements for Drug-                 
            Free Workplace (Grants)...............................................................    2105-AC24 
2293        Air Carrier Access Act: Miscellaneous Amendments......................................    2105-AC28 
2294        Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers...............................................    2105-AC29 
2295        +Computer Reservations System Regulations and Amendments..............................    2105-AC35 
2296        Fees and Charges for Special Services: Reinvention....................................    2105-AC47 
2297        Rules of Practice in Aviation Economic Proceedings: Reinvention.......................    2105-AC48 
2298        +Update of Drug and Alcohol Procedural Rules..........................................    2105-AC49 
2299        +Fair and Accurate Display of Airline Service in Computer Reservation Systems.........    2105-AC56 
2300        Privacy Act Exemptions................................................................    2105-AC60 
2301        Passenger Tariff-Filing Requirements Exemption........................................   2105-AC61  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2302        Direct Air Carrier Responsibility for Returning Stranded Charter Passengers...........    2105-AA40 
2303        Air Travelers: Age Discrimination.....................................................    2105-AA45 
2304        Direct Flights........................................................................    2105-AA73 
2305        Diversion of Flights Within a Metropolitan Area.......................................    2105-AA78 
2306        Simplified Aviation Exemption Procedures..............................................    2105-AA82 
2307        Simplified Airline Counter--Sign Notices..............................................    2105-AA88 
2308        +Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State                 
            and Local Governments.................................................................    2105-AB46 
2309        +New Restrictions on Lobbying.........................................................    2105-AB57 
2310        +Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act)....    2105-AB61 
2311        +Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and in Air               
            Travel (Air Carrier Access Act).......................................................    2105-AB62 
2312        Implementation of Amendments to the Equal Access to Justice Act.......................    2105-AB73 
2313        Aviation Charter Rules................................................................    2105-AB91 
2314        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of                  
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations........................    2105-AC02 
2315        Domestic Baggage Liability............................................................    2105-AC07 
2316        Disclosure of Code-Sharing Arrangements and Long-Term Wet Leases......................    2105-AC10 
2317        Use of Direct Final Rulemaking........................................................    2105-AC11 
2318        Disinsection of Aircraft..............................................................    2105-AC14 
2319        Disclosure of Change-of-Gauge Services................................................    2105-AC17 
2320        Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension...............................................    2105-AC25 
2321        Changes to International Data Submissions by Large Air Carriers.......................    2105-AC34 
2322        Overbooking of Flights: Elimination of Airport Notice Signs...........................    2105-AC45 
2323        Amendments to Modal Alcohol Testing Rules: Pre-Employment Testing.....................    2105-AC50 
2324        Classified Information: Revision......................................................    2105-AC51 
2325        Maintenance of and Access to Records Pertaining to Individuals........................    2105-AC57 
2326        Public Availability of Information....................................................   2105-AC58  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2327        Policy Statement on Airline Preemption................................................    2105-AA46 
2328        Baggage Liability Notices in International Air Transportation.........................    2105-AA84 
2329        +Statement of Enforcement Policy on Rebating..........................................    2105-AB39 
2330        +Price Advertising....................................................................    2105-AB50 
2331        Smoking Aboard Aircraft...............................................................    2105-AB58 
2332        +Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities (Over the Road Buses)...............    2105-AC00 
2333        +Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities (Accessibility Guidelines)..........    2105-AC06 
2334        Ticketless Travel: Passenger Notices..................................................   2105-AC36  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2335        +Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities (Misc. Amendments)..................    2105-AC13 
2336        +Great Lakes Pilotage Rate Methodology................................................    2105-AC21 
2337        Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing: Shy Bladder and                   
            Other Clarifications..................................................................    2105-AC22 
2338        Electronic Filing of International Air Passenger Service Rules........................    2105-AC23 
2339        Revised Filing Procedures for OST Docket..............................................    2105-AC26 
2340        Coast Guard Board for Correction of Military Records: Procedural Regulation...........    2105-AC31 
2341        Amendment to Definition of Substance Abuse Professional...............................    2105-AC33 
2342        Amendments to Laboratory Certification................................................    2105-AC37 

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2343        Staff Assignments and Review of Action Under Assignments..............................    2105-AC38 
2344        Use of the Official Seal..............................................................    2105-AC39 
2345        National Security Information.........................................................    2105-AC40 
2346        Medals of Honor.......................................................................    2105-AC41 
2347        Release of Internal Staff Memoranda Relating to Public Meetings of the Civil                        
            Aeronautics Board.....................................................................    2105-AC42 
2348        Policies Relating to Accounts and Reports.............................................    2105-AC43 
2349        Audits of State and Local Governments.................................................    2105-AC44 
2350        Aviation Economic Rules: Correcting Obsolete References...............................    2105-AC46 
2351        Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act: Payment of Attorneys Fees..........    2105-AC52 
2352        Aviation Economic Regulations: Updates and Corrections................................    2105-AC53 
2353        Interlocking Relationships Between an Air Carrier and a Person Controlling Another Air              
            Carrier...............................................................................    2105-AC54 
2354        Policies Relating to Rulemaking Proceedings...........................................    2105-AC55 
2355        Revision of Department of Transportation Acquisition Regulations......................   2105-AC59  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                      U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2356        Reporting Marine Casualties (CGD 91-216)..............................................    2115-AD98 
2357        +User Fees for Approvals of Equipment, Laboratories, and Servicing Facilities (CGD 92-              
            013)..................................................................................    2115-AE18 
2358        Handling of Explosives or Other Dangerous Cargoes Within or Contiguous to Waterfront                
            Facilities (CGD 92-026)...............................................................    2115-AE22 
2359        Amendments to Hull Identification Number Regulations (CGD 92-065).....................    2115-AE37 
2360        +Facility Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (CGD 94-048) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 78).    2115-AE87 
2361        +Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (CGD 94-032) (Reg Plan Seq. No.                
            79)...................................................................................    2115-AE88 
2362        Harmonization With International Safety Standards (CGD 95-028)........................    2115-AF10 
2363        Numbering of Undocumented Barges (CGD 93-091).........................................    2115-AF13 
2364        Licensing and Manning for Operators of Towing Vessels (CGD 94-055)....................   2115-AF23  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                       U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage                                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2365        Tankermen (CGD 79-116)................................................................    2115-AA03 
2366        +Offshore Supply Vessel Regulations (CGD 82-004 & CGD 86-074).........................    2115-AA77 
2367        Lifesaving Equipment--Implementation of 1983 Amendments to SOLAS 1974 (CGD 84-069)....    2115-AB72 
2368        +Small Passenger Vessel Inspection and Certification (CGD 85-080).....................    2115-AC22 
2369        Revision to Inflatable Life Raft Approval: SOLAS 74/83 (CGD 85-205)...................    2115-AC51 
2370        Permits for the Transportation of Municipal and Commercial Wastes (CGD 89-014)........    2115-AD23 
2371        Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices (CGD 90-071)................................    2115-AD69 
2372        +Security for Passenger Vessels and Passenger Terminals (CGD 91-012)..................    2115-AD75 
2373        Electronic Records of Shipping Articles and Certificates of Discharge (CGD 94-004)....    2115-AE72 
2374        Radar-Observer Endorsement for Operators of Uninspected Towing Vessels (CGD 94-041)...    2115-AE92 
2375        Programs for Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel: Removal              
            of Foreign Implementation Date (CGD 95-011)...........................................    2115-AF02 
2376        Alternate Compliance Via Recognized Classification Society and U.S. Supplement to                   
            Rules (CGD 95-010)(Section 610 Review)................................................    2115-AF11 
2377        Regattas and Marine Parades (CGD 95-054)..............................................    2115-AF17 
2378        Advance Notice of Arrivals, Departures, and Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CGD 94-089)....    2115-AF19 
2379        Electrical Engineering Regulations for Merchant Vessels (CGD 94-108)..................    2115-AF24 
2380        Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of               
            Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW) (CGD 95-062)......    2115-AF26 
2381        +Structural Measures To Reduce Oil Spills From Existing Tank Vessels Without Double                 
            Hulls (CGD 91-045c) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 80)............................................    2115-AF27 

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2382        Extension of Great Lakes Load Line Certificate (CGD 96-006)...........................    2115-AF29 
2383        Technical Amendments, Organizational Changes and Miscellaneous Changes................    2115-AF34 
2384        Commercial Fishing Vessel Regulations.................................................   2115-AF35  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                       U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2385        Safety/Security Zone Regulations......................................................    2115-AA97 
2386        Anchorage Area Regulations............................................................    2115-AA98 
2387        +Implementation of the Commercial Fishing-Industry Vessel Safety Act (CGD 88-079).....    2115-AD12 
2388        Vessel Identification System (CGD 89-050).............................................    2115-AD35 
2389        +Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil (CGD 90-068)....................    2115-AD66 
2390        +Overfill Devices (CGD 90-071a).......................................................    2115-AD87 
2391        Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CGD 91-035)....................    2115-AD90 
2392        +Escort Vessels for Certain Tankers (CGD 91-202)......................................    2115-AE10 
2393        +State Access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (CGD 92-014)......................    2115-AE19 
2394        Regatta Regulations...................................................................    2115-AE46 
2395        Drawbridge Regulations................................................................    2115-AE47 
2396        +Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters (91-202a)......................................    2115-AE56 
2397        Inland Navigation Rules; Lighting Provisions (CGD 94-011).............................    2115-AE71 
2398        Notice of Hazardous Conditions (CGD 94-027)...........................................    2115-AE82 
2399        Regulated Navigation Areas............................................................    2115-AE84 
2400        Immediate Reporting of Casualties (CGD 94-030)........................................    2115-AE89 
2401        Modernization of Examination Methods (CGD 94-029).....................................    2115-AE94 
2402        Propeller Injury Prevention Aboard Rental Boats (CGD 95-041)..........................   2115-AF28  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                       U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2403        +Operational Measures To Reduce Oil Spills From Existing Tank Vessels Without Double                
            Hulls (CGD 91-045)....................................................................    2115-AE01 
2404        +Federal Agency Access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (CGD 92-074).............    2115-AE34 
2405        New York Vessel Traffic Service (CGD 92-052)..........................................    2115-AE36 
2406        Facilities Transferring Oil and Hazardous Material in Bulk (CGD 93-056)...............    2115-AE59 
2407        +Vessel Rebuild Determinations (CGD 94-040)...........................................    2115-AE85 
2408        Navigation Safety Equipment for Towing Vessels (CGD 94-020)...........................    2115-AE91 
2409        Adoption of Industry Standards (CGD 95-027)...........................................    2115-AF09 
2410        Conformance of the Western Rivers Marking System With the United States Aids to                     
            Navigation System (CGD 94-091)........................................................    2115-AF14 
2411        ATON on Artificial Islands and Fixed Structures (CGD 95-052)..........................    2115-AF15 
2412        Remove Penalty Provisions Appendix (CGD 96-101).......................................    2115-AF30 
2413        First and Fifth District Boundaries, Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone                 
            Boundaries (CGD 96-016)...............................................................    2115-AF31 
2414        Reorganization of Coast Guard Areas, Districts, and Marine Inspection and Captain of                
            the Port Zones (CGD 96-025)...........................................................    2115-AF32 
2415        Technical Amendments; Organizational Changes; Miscellaneous Editorial Changes and                   
            Conforming Amendments (CGD 96-026)....................................................   2115-AF33  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


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                                 Federal Aviation Administration--Prerule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2416        +Aviation Security Review.............................................................   2120-AG21  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                              Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2417        Airworthiness Standards; Crash-Resistant Fuel Systems.................................    2120-AA57 
2418        Review of Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and Part 49, Recording of Aircraft Titles                 
            and Security Documents................................................................    2120-AC17 
2419        +Part 145 Review: Repair Stations(Section 610 Review).................................    2120-AC38 
2420        +Revision of Part 108, Airplane Operator Security.....................................    2120-AD45 
2421        +Revision of Part 107, Airport Security...............................................    2120-AD46 
2422        +Alternative Means of Compliance......................................................    2120-AD66 
2423        Visual Descent Points.................................................................    2120-AE34 
2424        +Aging Aircraft Safety................................................................    2120-AE42 
2425        +Reduced Altitude Separation..........................................................    2120-AE51 
2426        +Airport Noise Compatibility Planning (Section 610 Review)............................    2120-AE64 
2427        +Corrosion Control Program............................................................    2120-AE92 
2428        Cincinnati, OH, Class B Airspace......................................................    2120-AE97 
2429        Flight Operational Quality Assurance Program..........................................    2120-AF04 
2430        +Air Tour Standards...................................................................    2120-AF07 
2431        Aviation Insurance (Section 610 Review)...............................................    2120-AF23 
2432        Normal Category Maximum Weight........................................................    2120-AF33 
2433        +Overflights of Units of the National Park System.....................................    2120-AF46 
2434        +Controlled Rest on the Flight Deck...................................................    2120-AF54 
2435        +Submission to Drug Tests.............................................................    2120-AF64 
2436        Type Certification Procedures for Changed Products....................................    2120-AF68 
2437        +Passenger Facility Charges...........................................................    2120-AF69 
2438        Water and Hail Ingestion Standards....................................................    2120-AF75 
2439        +Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Rules (Reg Plan Seq. No. 81)...............    2120-AF76 
2440        Miscellaneous Cabin Safety Changes....................................................    2120-AF77 
2441        Revision of Hydraulics Systems Airworthiness Standards To Harmonize With European                   
            Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes..............................    2120-AF79 
2442        Revision of Gate Requirements for High-Lift Device Controls...........................    2120-AF82 
2443        Braked Roll Conditions................................................................    2120-AF83 
2444        Bird Ingestion Standards..............................................................    2120-AF84 
2445        Two Approach Charts(Section 610 Review)...............................................    2120-AF86 
2446        Non-Federal Air Traffic Control Facilities............................................    2120-AF91 
2447        National Security Areas...............................................................    2120-AF97 
2448        +Licensing Commercial Space Launch Activities (Reg Plan Seq. No. 82)..................    2120-AF99 
2449        Revision of Certification Requirements: Aircraft Dispatchers..........................    2120-AG04 
2450        Fees for Aeromedical Education Training Services......................................    2120-AG07 
2451        +Placarding Certain Cargo or Baggage Compartments.....................................    2120-AG12 
2452        +Identical Security Measures..........................................................    2120-AG13 
2453        +Aircraft Certification Service Cost Recovery for Supplier Qualification and                        
            Surveillance when Performed Outside the U.S...........................................    2120-AG14 
2454        +Licensing Operation of a Launch Site and Launch From a Non-Federal Launch Site.......    2120-AG15 
2455        Revised Precision Approach Landing Systems Policy.....................................    2120-AG16 
2456        +Fees for Air Traffic Services for Certain Flights Through U.S.-Controlled Airspace                 
            and for Aeronautical Studies..........................................................    2120-AG17 
2457        +Civil Aviation Security User Fees....................................................    2120-AG18 
2458        +Dispute Resolution Regulations.......................................................    2120-AG19 
2459        Commercial Passenger-Carrying Operations in Single Engine Aircraft Under Instrument                 
            Flight Rules..........................................................................   2120-AG22  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


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                                Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2460        Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace..................................................    2120-AA09 
2461        +Fuel System Vent Fire Protection.....................................................    2120-AA49 
2462        Miscellaneous Amendments..............................................................    2120-AA50 
2463        Part 95 Instrument Flight Rules.......................................................    2120-AA63 
2464        Airworthiness Directives..............................................................    2120-AA64 
2465        Standard Instrument Approach Procedures...............................................    2120-AA65 
2466        Airspace Actions......................................................................    2120-AA66 
2467        +Improved Standards for Determining Rejected Takeoff and Landing Performance..........    2120-AB17 
2468        +Type and Number of Passenger Emergency Exits Required in Transport Category Airplanes    2120-AC43 
2469        +Improved Survival Equipment for Inadvertent Water Landings...........................    2120-AC72 
2470        +Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes...............    2120-AC84 
2471        Installation of Crashworthy Fuselage Fuel Tanks and Fuel Lines........................    2120-AC87 
2472        +Sole Radio Navigation System; Minimum Standards for Certification....................    2120-AD26 
2473        +Airworthiness Standards; Occupant Protection Standards for Commuter Category                       
            Airplanes.............................................................................    2120-AD27 
2474        Airplane Engine Cowling Retention.....................................................    2120-AD34 
2475        1-G Stalling Speed as a Basis for Compliance With Part 25 of the Federal Aviation                   
            Regulations...........................................................................    2120-AD40 
2476        +Fatigue Evaluation of Structure......................................................    2120-AD42 
2477        Allowable Carbon Dioxide Concentration in Transport Category Airplane Cabins..........    2120-AD47 
2478        Type Certificates for Some Surplus Aircraft of the Armed Forces.......................    2120-AE41 
2479        +Aircraft Ground Deicing and Anti-Icing Program.......................................    2120-AE70 
2480        +Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Pilot School Certification Rules....    2120-AE71 
2481        Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System and Mode S Transponder Requirements in the                  
            National Airspace System..............................................................    2120-AE81 
2482        Stage 2 Airplane Operations in Hawaii.................................................    2120-AE83 
2483        +Civil Penalty Assessment Procedures..................................................    2120-AE84 
2484        +Revised Access to Type III Exits.....................................................    2120-AF01 
2485        Training and Qualification Requirements for Check Airmen and Flight Instructors.......    2120-AF08 
2486        +Training and Checking in Ground Icing Conditions.....................................    2120-AF09 
2487        Los Angeles, CA, Class B Airspace.....................................................    2120-AF16 
2488        Minimum Altitudes for the Use of an Autopilot.........................................    2120-AF19 
2489        +Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures To Improve Participant                   
            Safety................................................................................    2120-AF21 
2490        +Suspension of Certain Aircraft Operations From the Transponder With Automatic                      
            Pressure Altitude Reporting Capability Requirement....................................    2120-AF30 
2491        +Procedures for Complaints Involving Federally Assisted Airports......................    2120-AF43 
2492        Sensitive Security Information........................................................    2120-AF49 
2493        +Flight Crewmember Duty Period Limitations, Flight Time Limitations, and Rest                       
            Requirements (Reg Plan Seq. No. 83)...................................................    2120-AF63 
2494        Revised Structural Loads Requirements for Transport Airplanes.........................    2120-AF70 
2495        Operational and Structural Difficulty Reports.........................................    2120-AF71 
2496        +Airspace Management: Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of the Grand Canyon (Reg                 
            Plan Seq. No. 84).....................................................................    2120-AF93 
2497        Criteria for an Explosive Detection System (EDS), Standards for Detonator Detection...    2120-AF95 
2498        +Commercial Space Transportation: Financial Responsibility Requirements for Licensed                
            Launch Activities.....................................................................    2120-AF98 
2499        +Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue..........................    2120-AG01 
2500        Small Airplane Airworthiness Review Program Amendment No. 3; Correction...............    2120-AG09 
2501        +Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of the Rocky Mountain National Park.............   2120-AG11  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                               Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2502        Low Fuel Quantity Alerting System.....................................................    2120-AB46 
2503        Aircraft Engines: Fuel and Induction Systems..........................................    2120-AB76 
2504        +Drug Enforcement Assistance..........................................................    2120-AD16 
2505        +Cost of Services and Transfer of Fees to Part 187 From Parts 47, 49, 61, 63, 65, and               
            143...................................................................................    2120-AD91 
2506        +Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for Employees of Foreign Air                      
            Carriers Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities.....................................    2120-AE79 

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2507        Flight Attendant English Language Proficiency.........................................    2120-AE98 
2508        Tampa, FL, Class B Airspace...........................................................    2120-AF18 
2509        Revision of Certification Requirements: Mechanics and Repairmen.......................    2120-AF22 
2510        +Mountain Flying......................................................................    2120-AF67 
2511        Bird Strike...........................................................................    2120-AF80 
2512        Repair Assessment for Pressurized Fuselages...........................................    2120-AF81 
2513        +Duration Between Examinations for First- and Second-Airman Medical Certificates......    2120-AG06 
2514        +False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts.............................   2120-AG08  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                               Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2515        +Aircraft Flight Simulator Use in Pilot Training, Testing, and Checking and at                      
            Training Centers......................................................................    2120-AA83 
2516        Standards for Approval for High-Altitude Operation of Subsonic Transport Airplanes....    2120-AB18 
2517        Airworthiness Standards; Transport Category Rotorcraft Performance....................    2120-AB36 
2518        +Flight Attendant Requirements........................................................    2120-AC32 
2519        Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines; Proposal for New One-Engine-Inoperative                  
            (OEI) Ratings, Definitions and Type Certification Standards...........................    2120-AD21 
2520        Protective Breathing Equipment; Cargo-Only Airplanes..................................    2120-AD74 
2521        Revisions to Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Rule..............................    2120-AE57 
2522        Airworthiness Standards; Manned Free Balloon Burner Testing...........................    2120-AE87 
2523        Nashville, TN, Class B Airspace.......................................................    2120-AE93 
2524        Amendment of the Type Certification Procedures for Changes in Type Design To Attach or              
            Remove External Equipment (Helicopter)................................................    2120-AF10 
2525        Orlando, FL, Class B Airspace.........................................................    2120-AF17 
2526        Advanced Simulation Plan Revisions....................................................    2120-AF29 
2527        Streamlined Enforcement Process Test Program..........................................    2120-AF36 
2528        +Child Restraint Systems..............................................................    2120-AF52 
2529        Airworthiness Standards; Continued Rotation and Rotor Locking Tests, and Vibration and              
            Vibration Tests.......................................................................    2120-AF57 
2530        Proposed Modification of the Phoenix, AZ, Class B Airspace............................    2120-AF58 
2531        Rotorcraft Regulatory Changes Based on European Joint Aviation Requirements...........    2120-AF65 
2532        Houston, Texas, Class B Airspace......................................................    2120-AF88 
2533        +Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges...........................................    2120-AF90 
2534        Alteration of the Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport Class B Airspace Area,              
            Dallas, Texas.........................................................................    2120-AG00 
2535        Removal of Part 159: National Capital Airports........................................    2120-AG05 
2536        Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan..   2120-AG10  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                  Federal Highway Administration--Prerule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2537        Highway Beautification................................................................    2125-AD24 
2538        +Motor Carrier Replacement Information/Registration System............................    2125-AD91 
2539        +Hours of Service of Drivers(Section 610 Review)......................................    2125-AD93 
2540        +Development of a North American Standard for Protection Against Shifting and Falling               
            Cargo.................................................................................   2125-AE05  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


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                               Federal Highway Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2541        Acquisition of Real Property for Rights-of-Way........................................    2125-AC17 
2542        Commercial Learner Permits and CDL Effectiveness......................................    2125-AC54 
2543        Revision of Medical Examination Form and Procedures...................................    2125-AC63 
2544        +Minimum Training Requirements for Operators and Training Instructors of Multiple                   
            Trailer Combination Vehicles..........................................................    2125-AC92 
2545        +Training for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles........................    2125-AD05 
2546        +Commercial Driver Physical Fitness as Part of the CDL Process........................    2125-AD20 
2547        +Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Lighting Devices, Reflectors, and              
            Electrical Equipment..................................................................    2125-AD27 
2548        +Department of Transportation (FHWA, FTA, FRA and USCG) NEPA and Related Procedures                 
            for Transportation Decision Making....................................................    2125-AD32 
2549        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; General Amendments................    2125-AD40 
2550        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General; Motor Vehicle Marking.............    2125-AD49 
2551        +Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Document Recordkeeping.......................    2125-AD52 
2552        Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Investigations; Disqualifications and              
            Penalties.............................................................................    2125-AD64 
2553        Standards for Center Line and Edge Line Markings on Streets and Highways..............    2125-AD68 
2554        Zero-Base Review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: Regulatory Removals               
            and Substantive Amendments(Section 610 Review)........................................    2125-AD72 
2555        Highway Systems.......................................................................    2125-AD74 
2556        +Transportation of Migrant Workers (Section 610 Review)...............................    2125-AD81 
2557        Electronic Filing of Surety Bonds, Trust Fund Agreements, Insurance Certificates;                   
            Cancellations.........................................................................    2125-AD94 
2558        General Jurisdiction Over Freight Forwarder Service...................................    2125-AE00 
2559        Compensated Intercorporate Hauling....................................................    2125-AE02 
2560        Exemption of Notice Filing Requirements for Agricultural Cooperative Associations.....    2125-AE03 
2561        Truck Size and Weight; National Network; North Carolina...............................    2125-AE04 
2562        Qualifications of Motor Carriers to Self-Insure Their Operations and Fees to Support                
            the Approval and Compliance Process...................................................   2125-AE06  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                Federal Highway Administration--Final Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2563        +Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Ratings............................................    2125-AC71 
2564        +Management and Monitoring Systems....................................................    2125-AC97 
2565        Value Engineering.....................................................................    2125-AD33 
2566        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Manufactured Home Tires...........    2125-AD41 
2567        Antilock Brake Systems................................................................    2125-AD42 
2568        National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Revision of the Manual on Uniform                   
            Traffic Control Devices...............................................................    2125-AD57 
2569        Federal Aid Project Agreement and Contract Procedures.................................    2125-AD58 
2570        Emergency Relief Program..............................................................    2125-AD60 
2571        Certification Acceptance..............................................................    2125-AD62 
2572        National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Metric Conversion.....................    2125-AD63 
2573        Safety Performance History of New Drivers.............................................    2125-AD66 
2574        Railroad Grade Crossing Safety........................................................    2125-AD75 
2575        Mitigation of Impacts to Wetlands.....................................................    2125-AD78 
2576        Railroad Highway Projects.............................................................    2125-AD86 
2577        Acquisition of Real Property for Rights-of-Way; Revisions.............................    2125-AD87 
2578        Highway Beautification: Amendments of Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act..    2125-AD88 
2579        Single State Insurance Registration Receipt...........................................    2125-AD92 
2580        Motor Carrier Transportation; Redesignation of Regulations............................    2125-AD96 
2581        Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise..............    2125-AD97 
2582        Registration of For-Hire Motor Carriers, Property Brokers, and Freight Forwarders.....   2125-AE01  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


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                                Federal Highway Administration--Long-Term Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2583        +Qualification of Drivers; Diabetes...................................................    2125-AB91 
2584        +Commercial Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier..........................    2125-AC24 
2585        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General; Periodic Registration Requirements              
            for Motor Carriers....................................................................    2125-AC28 
2586        Truck Length and Width Exclusive Devices..............................................    2125-AC30 
2587        Periodic Inspection Requirements......................................................    2125-AC47 
2588        Certification of Size and Weight Enforcement..........................................    2125-AC60 
2589        +Qualification of Drivers; Vision.....................................................    2125-AC62 
2590        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Intermodal Cargo Containers.......    2125-AC74 
2591        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General Transportation of Hazardous                      
            Materials.............................................................................    2125-AC78 
2592        Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Routing of Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials.....    2125-AD00 
2593        +Qualifications of Drivers: Hearing Deficiencies......................................    2125-AD22 
2594        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Sleeper Berths on Motor Coaches...    2125-AD25 
2595        Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Allocation Formula....................    2125-AD30 
2596        Design Standards for Highways; A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets;                
            Design and Construction Criteria......................................................    2125-AD38 
2597        National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Temporary Traffic Signals.............    2125-AD45 
2598        Advanced Construction of Federal Aid Projects.........................................    2125-AD59 
2599        +Advanced Technology in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations (Section 610 Review)......    2125-AD65 
2600        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Television Receivers and Data                   
            Display Units.........................................................................    2125-AD76 
2601        Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs..................................    2125-AD79 
2602        Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving/Parking Rules..........................    2125-AD80 
2603        Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance...................................................    2125-AD82 
2604        National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Pedestrian, Bicycle, and School                     
            Warning Signs.........................................................................   2125-AD89  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                Federal Highway Administration--Completed Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2605        Federal Aid Project Authorization.....................................................    2125-AD43 
2606        Maximum Driving and Off-Duty Time; Hours of Service for Farmers and Retail Farm                     
            Suppliers.............................................................................    2125-AD44 
2607        General Material Requirements; Warranty Clauses.......................................    2125-AD61 
2608        Public Lands Highways Discretionary Funds Program; Elimination of Regulations.........    2125-AD69 
2609        Transportation of Hazardous Materials Regulations; Technical Amendment................    2125-AD90 
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                          National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Prerule Stage                         
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2610        Review: Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment...........................    2127-AB76 
2611        Review: Passenger-Car Back Seat Occupant Protection...................................    2127-AE95 
2612        Auxiliary Signal Lamps................................................................    2127-AG38 
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                       National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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2613        +Truck Rear Underride Protection......................................................    2127-AA43 
2614        +Wheelchair Lifts.....................................................................    2127-AD50 
2615        Tires on New Trailers.................................................................    2127-AF05 
2616        Upgrade Performance Requirements......................................................    2127-AF36 
2617        Driving Range Determination for Dual Fuel Electric Passenger Automobiles..............    2127-AF37 
2618        Test Device Placement.................................................................    2127-AF40 

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2619        Automatic Drain Valve for Air Reservoir Tanks.........................................    2127-AF72 
2620        Regulatory Negotiation for Visual Headlamp Aimability Requirements....................    2127-AF73 
2621        +Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Head Impact Protection (Reg Plan Seq. No. 85)    2127-AG07 
2622        +Upgraded Request for Aircraft-Certified Child Seats..................................    2127-AG12 
2623        Wheelchair Lifts and Ramps............................................................    2127-AG16 
2624        Dummy Containment During Compliance Testing...........................................    2127-AG17 
2625        Review: Heavy Truck Conspicuity.......................................................    2127-AG19 
2626        Simplify Occupant Crash Protection Standard...........................................    2127-AG29 
2627        Theft Data for Calendar Year 1995.....................................................    2127-AG33 
2628        Power Window Safety Switches..........................................................    2127-AG36 
2629        Hybrid III Dummy Specifications - Clothing............................................    2127-AG39 
2630        Modified Vehicles to Accommodate a Person's Disability................................    2127-AG40 
2631        Convex Cross View Mirrors.............................................................    2127-AG41 
2632        Remove Obsolete Provisions to Occupant Crash Standard.................................    2127-AG42 
2633        Reflex Reflectors for Rear of Truck Tractors..........................................    2127-AG47 
2634        Pelvic Restraints.....................................................................    2127-AG48 
2635        Add-On Devices........................................................................    2127-AG49 
2636        Upgrade Roof Crashworthiness..........................................................    2127-AG51 
2637        Utility Vehicle Label.................................................................    2127-AG53 
2638        Metric Conversion - Phase II..........................................................    2127-AG55 
2639        Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 1997.......................................   2127-AG56  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage                        
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2640        +Crashworthiness Ratings..............................................................    2127-AA03 
2641        +Flammability of Interior Materials - School Buses....................................    2127-AA44 
2642        +Reduce Head Injuries Due to Contact With Upper Vehicle Interior......................    2127-AB85 
2643        +School Bus Body Joint Strength.......................................................    2127-AC19 
2644        Fuel Spillage.........................................................................    2127-AC62 
2645        +Rollover Protection..................................................................    2127-AC64 
2646        Brake Lining..........................................................................    2127-AC66 
2647        +Film Transmittance of Glazing Materials..............................................    2127-AC85 
2648        Incentive Grant Criteria for Drunk-Driving-Prevention Programs (Section 410)..........    2127-AD01 
2649        Miniature and Nonfilament Light Sources...............................................    2127-AE97 
2650        Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Containers..........................................    2127-AF14 
2651        +Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................................................    2127-AF17 
2652        Rigid Plastics in Windows.............................................................    2127-AF28 
2653        Increase Femur Flexion Motion of the Hybrid III Test Dummy............................    2127-AF41 
2654        Retroreflective Conspicuity System....................................................    2127-AF59 
2655        Air Brake Systems; Air Compressor Cut-In Pressure.....................................    2127-AF63 
2656        Seat Belt Exemption for Law Enforcement Vehicles......................................    2127-AF66 
2657        Colorfastness Requirements for Seatbelts..............................................    2127-AF67 
2658        Remove Obsolete Requirements for Head Restraints......................................    2127-AF70 
2659        Rescission of Reflecting Surfaces Requirements........................................    2127-AF74 
2660        Alternative Geometric Visibility Requirements for Lamps...............................    2127-AF75 
2661        Current and Future State of the Art Innovation for Accelerator Controls...............    2127-AF76 
2662        Rescission of Warning Devices.........................................................    2127-AF77 
2663        Alternative Motorcycle Headlamp Performance Requirements..............................    2127-AF78 
2664        Power-Operated Windows: Roof Panels...................................................    2127-AF83 
2665        Rescind Controls and Displays.........................................................    2127-AF86 
2666        Rescind Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems...................................    2127-AF87 
2667        Rescind Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.........................................    2127-AF88 
2668        Sealed Beam Headlamps.................................................................    2127-AF89 

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2669        Rescind Headlamp Concealment Devices..................................................    2127-AF90 
2670        Voluntarily-Installed Shoulder Belts..................................................    2127-AF91 
2671        Heavy Duty Vehicle Brake Systems......................................................    2127-AF96 
2672        Automotive Fuel Economy Reports.......................................................    2127-AG00 
2673        Exemption From Rearward Displacement Requirements.....................................    2127-AG01 
2674        Whip Resistance Test for Brake Hoses..................................................    2127-AG02 
2675        Brake System for Electric Vehicles....................................................    2127-AG05 
2676        Air Brake System Malfunction Lamp for Trailers........................................    2127-AG06 
2677        +Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection (Reg Plan Seq. No.               
            86)...................................................................................    2127-AG14 
2678        Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Minors.....................................    2127-AG20 
2679        Transition Procedures From Current to New National Driver Register....................    2127-AG21 
2680        Seat Belts Installed at Adjustable Seats..............................................    2127-AG24 
2681        Long Stroke Brake Chambers............................................................    2127-AG25 
2682        Dealer Notification of Defect or Noncompliance Determination..........................    2127-AG27 
2683        Extend Applicability to All Light Vehicles............................................    2127-AG35 
2684        Plastic Spacer-Inserts for Test Dummies...............................................    2127-AG37 
2685        Schedule of Fees for Importers........................................................    2127-AG43 
2686        Center of Gravity of Test Dummy.......................................................    2127-AG44 
2687        Manufacturer's Responsibilities for Defect and Noncompliance Reporting................    2127-AG45 
2688        Motor Vehicle Content Labeling........................................................    2127-AG46 
2689        Consumer Information Regulations; Fees for Course Monitoring Tires....................   2127-AG54  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2690        Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts......................................    2127-AB79 
2691        Seating Systems Performance...........................................................    2127-AD08 
2692        +Review: Passenger Car Front Seat Occupant Protection (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety                 
            Standard No. 208).....................................................................    2127-AD82 
2693        Seat Adjustment Position..............................................................    2127-AE22 
2694        Certification Requirements of Multistage Vehicles.....................................    2127-AE27 
2695        Radiator Safety Cap...................................................................    2127-AE59 
2696        Electric Vehicle Safety...............................................................    2127-AF43 
2697        Conversion of Vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas......................................    2127-AF50 
2698        Cylinder Requirements.................................................................    2127-AF51 
2699        Review: Odometer Fraud................................................................    2127-AF53 
2700        +Review: Side Impact Protection.......................................................    2127-AF54 
2701        Review: Theft Prevention--5-Year Report to Congress...................................    2127-AF55 
2702        Review: American Automobile Labeling Act..............................................    2127-AG18 
2703        Uniform Child Anchorages..............................................................   2127-AG50  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2704        +Extend Antilock Brake System to Passenger Cars.......................................    2127-AE47 
2705        Dynamic Testing of Light Trucks and Vans for Side Impact..............................    2127-AE49 
2706        Consumer Information Regulation - Vehicle Stopping Distance...........................    2127-AE61 
2707        Test Dummies and Requirements for Testing Child Restraint Systems.....................    2127-AF02 
2708        +Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards for MYs After 1997........................    2127-AF16 
2709        Equivalent Measurements for Gaseous Fuels.............................................    2127-AF18 
2710        Improved Back Door Latch..............................................................    2127-AF35 
2711        +Certification of Child Restraints for Use on Aircraft................................    2127-AF46 

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2712        Theft Data for Calendar Year 1994.....................................................    2127-AF57 
2713        Relieving Design Restrictions to Accommodate New Light Sources........................    2127-AF65 
2714        Safety Belt Anchorages: Owner's Manual Requirements...................................    2127-AF68 
2715        Combine Vehicle Identification Requirements...........................................    2127-AF69 
2716        Rescind Standard for Unnecessary Design Restrictions: Wheel Nuts, Wheel Discs, and                  
            Hubcaps...............................................................................    2127-AF71 
2717        Specifications for Content of Aluminum Alloys.........................................    2127-AF79 
2718        Rescission of Non-Pneumatic Spare Tire Requirements...................................    2127-AF80 
2719        Truck Camper Loading..................................................................    2127-AF81 
2720        Energy-Absorbing Sun-Visors...........................................................    2127-AF85 
2721        Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 1996.......................................    2127-AF92 
2722        +Motor Vehicle Content Labeling.......................................................    2127-AG03 
2723        State Matching of Planning and Administration Costs...................................    2127-AG09 
2724        Highway Safety Program Standards: Applicability to Federally Administered Areas.......    2127-AG10 
2725        Rules of Procedure for Invoking Sanctions Under the Highway Safety Act of 1966........    2127-AG11 
2726        Defect and Noncompliance Reports; Record Retention; and Defect and Noncompliance                    
            Notification..........................................................................    2127-AG15 
2727        Incentive Grant Criteria for Alcohol Traffic Safety Programs..........................    2127-AG22 
2728        Use of Safety Belts and Motorcycle Helmets--Compliance and Transfer-of-Funds                        
            Procedures............................................................................    2127-AG23 
2729        Administrative Corrections to the Tire Standards......................................    2127-AG26 
2730        Technical Amendment for the Hydraulic Brake Systems...................................    2127-AG28 
2731        Fuel System Integrity.................................................................    2127-AG30 
2732        Air Brake Systems.....................................................................    2127-AG31 
2733        High-Theft Lines for Model Year 1997..................................................   2127-AG34  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                 Federal Railroad Administration--Prerule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2734        +Locomotive Crashworthiness and Working Conditions....................................    2130-AA89 
2735        +Hours of Service Electronic Recordkeeping Project....................................   2130-AB04  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                              Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                              
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2736        +Whistle Bans at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.........................................    2130-AA71 
2737        Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers...............................    2130-AA74 
2738        +Track Safety Standards...............................................................    2130-AA75 
2739        +Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (FRA, FTA, FHWA).........................    2130-AA93 
2740        +Radio Communication-Advanced Train Control System....................................    2130-AA94 
2741        +Passenger Equipment Standards........................................................    2130-AA95 
2742        +Rail Passenger Service: Emergency Preparedness (Reg Plan Seq. No. 87)................    2130-AA96 
2743        Statement of Policy Regarding Safety of Railroad Bridges..............................    2130-AA99 
2744        Reinvention of Steam Locomotive Inspection Regulations................................   2130-AB07  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2745        Local Rail Freight Assistance to States...............................................    2130-AA60 
2746        Alcohol/Drug Regulations; Miscellaneous Technical Amendments and Corrections..........    2130-AA63 

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2747        +Freight Car Safety Standards: Maintenance-of-Way Equipment...........................    2130-AA68 
2748        +Power Brake Regulations: Two-way End-of-Train Telemetry Devices......................    2130-AA73 
2749        +Roadway Worker Protection............................................................    2130-AA86 
2750        Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Grade-Crossing Signal Systems.................    2130-AA97 
2751        Reinvention of Regulations Addressing Discontinuance or Modification of Signal Systems    2130-AB05 
2752        Reinvention of Signal System Reporting Requirements...................................    2130-AB06 
2753        Reinvention of Regulations Addressing Railroad User Fees..............................   2130-AB09  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                               Federal Railroad Administration--Long-Term Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2754        AMTRAK Waste Disposal.................................................................    2130-AA84 
2755        Protection of Utility Employees.......................................................    2130-AA90 
2756        +Selection and Installation of Grade Crossing Warning Systems.........................    2130-AA92 
2757        Tourist and Historic Working Group Regulatory Review (Section 610 Review).............   2130-AB12  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                               Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2758        Railroad Accident Reporting...........................................................    2130-AA58 
2759        FRA Hazardous Materials Penalty Guidelines............................................    2130-AB00 
2760        Reinvention of State Safety Participation Regulations.................................    2130-AB08 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Transit Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                              
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2761        +Department of Transportation (FTA, FRA, FHWA, and USCG), NEPA, and Related Procedures              
            for Transportation Decision-Making....................................................    2132-AA43 
2762        Prevention of Alcohol Misuse in Transit Operations; Prevention of Prohibited Drug Use               
            in Transit Operations.................................................................   2132-AA56  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage                                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2763        +Bus Testing..........................................................................    2132-AA30 
2764        +Management and Monitoring Systems....................................................    2132-AA47 
2765        +New Starts Criteria..................................................................    2132-AA50 
2766        Rail Fixed Guideway Systems: State Safety Oversight...................................   2132-AA57  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


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                                Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2767        Transportation for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities..........................    2132-AA46 
2768        Capital Leases........................................................................    2132-AA55 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Proposed Rule Stage                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2769        Great Lakes Pilotage Rate Increase....................................................    2135-AA08 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                           Research and Special Programs Administration--Prerule Stage                          
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2770        Filling of Propane Cylinders..........................................................    2137-AC86 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Research and Special Programs Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2771        Requirements for Cylinders(Section 610 Review)........................................    2137-AA92 
2772        +Gas Gathering Line Definition........................................................    2137-AB15 
2773        +Qualification of Pipeline Personnel..................................................    2137-AB38 
2774        +Maps and Records of Pipeline Location and Characteristics; Notification of State                   
            Agencies; Pipe Inventory..............................................................    2137-AB48 
2775        DOT 3AL Aluminum Cylinders; Safety Problems...........................................    2137-AB51 
2776        +Excess Flow Valve--Performance Standards.............................................    2137-AB97 
2777        Underwater Abandoned Pipeline Facilities..............................................    2137-AC33 
2778        Areas Unusually Sensitive to Environmental Damage.....................................    2137-AC34 
2779        +Increased Inspection Requirements....................................................    2137-AC38 
2780        +Emergency Flow-Restricting Devices (Reg Plan Seq. No. 88)............................    2137-AC39 
2781        Transportation of Hazardous Materials Miscellaneous Amendments........................    2137-AC41 
2782        Labeling Requirements for Poisonous Materials.........................................    2137-AC47 
2783        Regulated Gas and Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines: Rural Areas.......................    2137-AC53 
2784        Permanent Underwater Inspections......................................................    2137-AC54 
2785        Retention of Shipping Papers..........................................................    2137-AC64 
2786        Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations..................................    2137-AC68 
2787        +Risk-Based Alternative to Pressure Testing Rule......................................    2137-AC78 
2788        Harmonization With United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime Goods Code                
            and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions................    2137-AC82 
2789        Drug and Alcohol Testing: Substance Abuse Professional Evaluation for Drug Use........    2137-AC84 
2790        Transportation of Hazardous Liquids at 20 Percent or Less of Specified Minimum Yield                
            Strength..............................................................................    2137-AC87 
2791        Requirements for Cargo Tanks..........................................................    2137-AC90 
2792        +Prohibiting Transportation of Class 5 Hazardous Materials in Certain Types of                      
            Aircraft Cargo Compartments...........................................................   2137-AC92  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                         Research and Special Programs Administration--Final Rule Stage                         
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2793        +Hazardous Materials in Intrastate Commerce (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No.                 
            89)...................................................................................    2137-AB37 
2794        Determining the Extent of Corrosion on Exposed Gas Pipelines..........................    2137-AB50 

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2795        Passage of Internal Inspection Devices................................................    2137-AB71 
2796        Improvements to Hazardous Materials Identification Systems............................    2137-AB75 
2797        Design and Construction of Welded Breakout Tanks......................................    2137-AC11 
2798        Tank Cars and Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles: Attendance Requirements......................    2137-AC24 
2799        Regulatory Review: Administrative Practices, Reporting Pipeline Incidents, Gas                      
            Pipeline Standards, and Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Standards......................    2137-AC28 
2800        +Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines.............................................    2137-AC30 
2801        Excess Flow Valve Customer Notification...............................................    2137-AC55 
2802        Mandatory Participation in Qualified One-Call Systems by Pipeline Operators...........    2137-AC57 
2803        Revision of Cylinder Qualification Requirements.......................................    2137-AC59 
2804        Revision of Exemption, Approval, Registration, and Reporting Procedures...............    2137-AC63 
2805        Pipeline Safety User Fees.............................................................    2137-AC65 
2806        Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Railroad; Miscellaneous Amendments...........    2137-AC66 
2807        Periodic Updates to Pipeline Safety Regulations.......................................    2137-AC74 
2808        Revision of Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Regulations: Regulatory Review..........    2137-AC76 
2809        Pipeline Safety Program Procedures: Updates and Corrections...........................    2137-AC79 
2810        Performance-Oriented Packaging Standards; Final Transitional Provisions...............    2137-AC80 
2811        Restructuring of Cylinder Specification Requirements..................................    2137-AC81 
2812        Liquefied Natural Gas Regulations; Miscellaneous Amendments...........................    2137-AC88 
2813        +Prohibition of Oxygen Generators as Cargo in Passenger Aircraft......................    2137-AC89 
2814        Hazardous Materials Regulations: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications.............   2137-AC93  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                         Research and Special Programs Administration--Long-Term Actions                        
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2815        Quantity Limitations Aboard Aircraft..................................................    2137-AA85 
2816        +Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation...........................    2137-AC00 
2817        Safety Permits--Shipper's Responsibility..............................................    2137-AC45 
2818        Control of Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse in Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, and                   
            Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations..................................................   2137-AC67  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                         Research and Special Programs Administration--Completed Actions                        
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2819        +Regulatory Review: Gas Pipeline Safety Standards.....................................    2137-AC25 
2820        +Oil Spill Prevention and Response Plans..............................................    2137-AC31 
2821        Elimination of Unnecessary, Obsolete, and Duplicative Requirements....................    2137-AC69 
2822        Ticketing Program for Hazardous Materials Violations..................................    2137-AC70 
2823        Direct Final Rule Procedure; Petitions for Rulemaking.................................    2137-AC75 
2824        Pressure Testing Older Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines..................    2137-AC83 
2825        Crashworthiness Protection Requirements for Tank Cars; Defects........................   2137-AC85  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                     Maritime Administration--Prerule Stage                                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2826        Criteria for Granting Waivers of Requirement for Exclusive U.S.-Flag Vessel Carriage                
            of Certain Export Cargoes.............................................................    2133-AB26 
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                                  Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2827        +Fair and Reasonable Rates: Bulk and Packaged Preference Cargoes......................   2133-AB19  
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                    Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2828        +Guideline Rates: Less-Than-Shipload Lots of Bulk Preference Cargoes on Liner Vessels.    2133-AB16 
2829        +Maritime Security Program Regulation.................................................   2133-AB24  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                                   Maritime Administration--Completed Actions                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2830        +Obligation Guarantees: Program Administration........................................    2133-AB14 
2831        Cargo Preference: Available U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels..............................    2133-AB25 
2832        Operating-Differential Subsidy for Bulk Cargo Vessels; Maintenance and Repair Subsidy.   2133-AB27  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        


                               Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Prerule Stage                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2833        Modernizing the Passenger Origin-Destination Survey (Section 610 Review)..............    2139-AA01 
2834        Modernizing the Motor Carriers of Property Financial Data Collections.................    2139-AA05 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Final Rule Stage                             
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2835        +Amendments to the On-Time Disclosure Rule............................................    2139-AA00 
2836        Amendment to Passenger Origin-Destination Survey......................................   2139-AA04  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+ DOT-designated significant regulation.                                                                        

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2286. +PROPOSED POLICY ON PEAK PERIOD PRICING OF AIRPORT LANDING FEES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1301 et seq

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department proposes to establish a set of guidelines to 
encourage the voluntary development of peak and off-peak pricing 
systems for airport landing fees at congested U.S. airports. The 
guidelines would encourage the application of economic incentives to 
promote more efficient use of existing airport facilities, which would 
reduce congestion and delays. This policy statement is significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Larry Phillips, Chief, Industry Economics and Finance 
Div., Department of Transportation, Office of

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the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4382

RIN: 2105-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________




2287. +PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG-TESTING PROGRAMS 
(COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW) (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 101; 49 USC 102; 49 USC 301; 49 USC 302; 49 
USC 322

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would propose technical changes in the procedures 
to improve administration of the drug-testing program as well as 
rewrite and reorganize the rule for greater clarity. The NPRM in 1990 
concerned the question of to whom reports of negative drug test results 
may be sent. The SNPRM will address comments to the NPRM as well as 
proposing technical changes in procedures. This action is significant 
because of substantial public and congressional interest, and 
multimodal impact.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/90                    55 FR 28782
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/90
SNPRM                           10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/13/90 (55 FR 28782)

Additional Information: See related action in RIN 2105-AC49, Update of 
Drug and Alcohol Procedural Rules. An ANPRM in that rule was published 
4/29/96 (61 FR 18713).

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




2288. +PASSENGER MANIFEST INFORMATION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 77 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2105-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________




2289. +ACCESSIBILITY OF PASSENGER VESSELS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH 
DISABILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12101 et seq; PL 101-336, Americans with 
Disabilities Act

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) final 
rule, published September 6, 1991 (56 FR 45584), reserved portions of 
the rule concerning passenger vessels. The ADA covers passenger 
vessels, but issuing accessibility requirements for vessels involves 
complex issues unlike those affecting land transportation. This action 
will address these issues and propose feasible requirements to make 
passenger vessels accessible to, and usable by, individuals with 
disabilities. This rulemaking is considered significant because of 
substantial public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




2290. +DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) REGULATION; GENERAL 
UPDATE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act 
(ISTEA); PL 102-240; 49 USC 47017(e); 49 USC 47113

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the Department's regulations for the 
disadvantaged business enterprise program to clarify regulatory 
provisions and revise program elements in light of experience in 
administering the program since 1980 and the Administration's review of 
affirmative action programs. The SNPRM also includes proposed 
amendments to the airport concession portion of the DBE program on 
which a separate NPRM was issued 10/6/93 under RIN 2105-AB99, 
Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport 
Concessions, (58 FR 52050). This action is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/92                    57 FR 58288
Extended NPRM Comment Period End 
4/8/93                          03/03/93                    58 FR 12207
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/93
SNPRM                           10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/09/92 (57 FR 58288)

Additional Information: RIN 2105-AB99 had a statutory deadline of 4/30/
93 for a final rule. Its legal authority came from PL 102-581 and PL 
97-248.

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB92

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2291. +PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN AIRPORT 
CONCESSIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-581; PL 97-248

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 23

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 30, 1993.

Abstract: This action would implement recent changes to the Airport and 
Airway Improvement Act to allow airport sponsors to count new forms of 
disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation toward the 
overall goals of a DBE concession plan. These new forms include 
purchases from DBEs of goods and services used in operating a 
concession, as well as management contracts and subcontracts with DBEs. 
This action is significant because of substantial public interest. This 
action will be combined with RIN 2105-AB92, DBE Regulation: General 
Update at the SNPRM stage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/93                    58 FR 52050
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/93
Extended Comment Period End 12/
14/93                           11/30/93                    58 FR 63153
To Be Combined With RIN 2105-
AB92                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/06/93 (58 FR 52050)

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________




2292. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  41 USC 701 et seq; 49 USC 322(a)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows for submission of annual certifications by 
grantees. The current rule requires individual project-by-project 
certifications. This action would implement a National Performance 
Review recommendation, reduce administrative requirements and promote 
the automation of the grant application and award process. This action 
would also provide for consistency with Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(48 CFR 14.213) which allows annual certifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Paul Larsen, Office of the General Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9161

RIN: 2105-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




2293. AIR CARRIER ACCESS ACT: MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 374(a); 49 USC 374(c)

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is proposing to amend its rules implementing 
the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 concerning seating accommodations 
for individuals with disabilities and the stowage of collapsible 
electric wheelchairs. The rule also seeks comment on petitions 
concerning accommodations for passengers with severe respiratory 
disabilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




2294. USE OF OXYGEN BY AIR CARRIER PASSENGERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1324(a); 49 USC 1324(c)

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is considering the use of regulatory 
negotiation to seek consensus among air carrier, consumer, airports, 
equipment manufacturers, oxygen suppliers, and safety regulators 
concerning the use of oxygen by passengers on air carriers when 
individuals need special private supplies. The need for action stems 
from a current situation where all carriers do not allow passengers to 
bring their own oxygen aboard. Issues involve conforming with FAA 
hazardous materials rules and the question of providing oxygen during 
long layovers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Robert Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC29

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2295. +COMPUTER RESERVATIONS SYSTEM REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 41712

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 255.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit contract clauses unreasonably 
restricting an airline's ability to choose the level of service it 
wishes to purchase from a computer reservation system (CRS). These 
contract clauses bar airlines participating in a CRS from participating 
at a higher level in other systems. This action is expected to increase 
competition in both the Airline and CRS industries. The rule is 
significant because the affected aviation travel industries have 
substantial interest in it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments: Comment 
Period End 1/9/95               12/09/94                    59 FR 63736
NPRM                            08/14/96                    61 FR 42197
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/96
Reply Comment Period End        10/03/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See RIN 2105-AC56, Fair and Accurate Display of 
Airline Service in Computer Reservation Systems, NPRM 8/14/96 (61 FR 
42208).

Agency Contact: Thomas Ray, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4731

RIN: 2105-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________




2296. FEES AND CHARGES FOR SPECIAL SERVICES: REINVENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  31 USC 9701; 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 46101

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 389

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would remove or update obsolete provisions and 
organizational references, and adjust the fee schedule for certain 
special services related to aviation economic proceedings that the 
Department makes available to the public. The regulation has not been 
comprehensively updated since 1985 and the revisions will take the form 
of a complete reissuance of part 389.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Carol A. Woods, Analyst, Air Carrier Fitness Division, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2340

RIN: 2105-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




2297. RULES OF PRACTICE IN AVIATION ECONOMIC PROCEEDINGS: REINVENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 511; 39 USC 5402; 42 USC 4321; 49 USC 40101; 49 
USC 41101; 49 USC 41301; 49 USC 41501; 49 USC 41701; 49 USC 41901; 49 
USC 46101; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would reorganize in a more logical fashion, 
regulations that govern the conduct of all aviation economic 
proceedings before the Department. It would also streamline the 
regulation to remove redundancies. Procedures relating only to oral 
evidentiary hearings are being grouped together separate from 
procedures pertaining only to non-hearing cases. Updates to terminology 
will be made to reflect the revision and recodification of the Federal 
Aviation Act. This rule has not been comprehensively updated since 1985 
and the revisions will take the form of a complete reissuance of part 
302.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol A. Woods, Analyst, Air Carrier Fitness Division, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2340

RIN: 2105-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




2298. +UPDATE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROCEDURAL RULES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 102; 49 USC 301; 49 USC 5331; 49 USC 20140; 49 
USC 31306; 49 USC 45101; 49 USC 45106

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is reviewing its procedural rules for drug and 
alcohol testing. This review is intended to lead to a notice of 
proposed rulemaking that will not include major substantive changes to 
how we test but rather to update and clarify provisions of the rules. 
This ANPRM seeks suggestion for possible changes to the regulation and 
the focus is expected to be on drug testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/29/96                    61 FR 18713
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/29/96
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: This change would apply to regulated parties 
through each of the six DOT operating administrations' rules. (FAA, 
FHWA, FTA, FRA, USCG, and RSPA). See related action RIN 2105-AB71,

[[Page 62820]]

Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug-Testing Programs.

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




2299.  +FAIR AND ACCURATE DISPLAY OF AIRLINE SERVICE IN COMPUTER 
RESERVATION SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 41712

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 255.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is proposing two rules to ensure that travel 
agents using computer reservations systems (CFRs) can obtain a fair and 
accurate display of airline services. One proposed rule would require 
each CRS to offer a display that lists all nonstop flights first, all 
single-plane flights next, and connecting services last.
On-line connections would receive no preference over interline 
connections. We are proposing to make this display the default or 
primary display; however, we ask for comments on whether that should be 
required. The second proposed rule would require that any display 
offered by a system be based on rational criteria related to consumer 
preferences. This action is necessary to promote airline competition 
and ensure that travel agents and consumers can obtain a reasonable 
display of airline services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/96                    61 FR 42208
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/96
Reply Comment Period End        11/12/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See also RIN 2105-AC35, Computer Reservations 
System Regulations and Amendments, NPRM 8/14/96 (61 FR 42197).

Agency Contact: Thomas Ray, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4731

RIN: 2105-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




2300.  PRIVACY ACT EXEMPTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DOT is amending its rules implementing the Privacy Act of 
1974 to exempt from certain provisions of the Act the Coast Guard's new 
Marine Safety Information System. This new system would consolidate 
information currently in two existing USCG record systems. The purpose 
of this exemption is to prevent persons who are the subjects of 
criminal investigations from learning too early in the investigative 
process that they are subjects, what information there is in Coast 
Guard files that indicates that they may have committed unlawful 
conduct, and who provided such information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert I. Ross, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9156
Fax: 202 366-9170

RIN: 2105-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




2301.  PASSENGER TARIFF-FILING REQUIREMENTS EXEMPTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 
40113 to 40114; 49 USC 41504; 49 USC 41701; 49 USC 41707 to 41709; 49 
USC 41712; 49 USC 46101

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 221; 14 CFR 156(j)(2)(ii)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would exempt U.S. and foreign air carriers from 
the statutory and regulatory duty to file with DOT international 
passenger tariffs in certain instances subject to the reimposition of 
the duty in specific cases when consistent with the public interest. In 
addition, the Department proposes to reissue a new version of Part 221 
that eliminates most of the traditional paper format and filing 
procedures set forth in the present version.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Kiser, Chief, Pricing and Multilateral Affairs 
Division, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2435

RIN: 2105-AC61

[[Page 62821]]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



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2302. DIRECT AIR CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY FOR RETURNING STRANDED CHARTER 
PASSENGERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1324; 49 USC 1371

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 207; 14 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposed to make direct air carriers responsible 
for returning charter passengers stranded by strikes or other service 
interruptions, by eliminating the force majeure clause from charter 
contracts. However, the CAB subsequently issued an interpretive rule 
(ER-1387, 49 FR 33436) which was affirmed in court. (Arrow Air, Inc. v. 
Dole, 784 F2d 1118 (1986).) Therefore, this action is now moot; the 
NPRM will be withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/80                    45 FR 46812
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/80
Reply Comment Period End        10/10/80
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: EDR 405, Docket 37169.

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________




2303. AIR TRAVELERS: AGE DISCRIMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 6102

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 376

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action was initiated by the Civil Aeronautics 
Board to implement the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. A draft final 
rule was submitted to HHS, as required by that Act, and was approved. 
However, in view of current airline practices with respect to travel by 
the elderly, and the absence of complaints of discrimination based on 
age, there no longer appears to be a need for further rulemaking 
action, and the NPRM will be withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/79                    44 FR 55383
Final Action Adopted by the 
Board                           04/10/80
HHS Approved Final Rule With 
Changes                         07/13/84
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SPDR-74, Docket 36639.

Agency Contact: Robert Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




2304. DIRECT FLIGHTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1381

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Donald L. Pevsner petitioned the CAB to institute a 
rulemaking proceeding to ban use of the term ``direct flight'' because 
it is deceptive, and to declare use of the term to be a prima facie 
violation of section 411 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. The 
Department is now considering what action to take in response to the 
petition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The petition is filed in Docket 41217.

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________




2305. DIVERSION OF FLIGHTS WITHIN A METROPOLITAN AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1301; 49 USC 1302; 49 USC 1305; 49 USC 1324; 
49 USC 1371; 49 USC 1375; 49 USC 1377 to 1379; 49 USC 1381; 49 USC 
1382; 49 USC 1386; 49 USC 1461; 49 USC 1481; 49 USC 1482; 49 USC 1502; 
49 USC 1504

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 253; 14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The CAB proposed to amend its rules requiring notice of 
contract terms for domestic travel to require that actual notice be 
given passengers of terms absolving carriers from any responsibility to 
transport a passenger to the destination named on the ticket, or to 
reimburse the passenger for expenses in reaching the airport noted on 
the ticket when a flight is diverted to another airport in the same 
metropolitan area. Alternatively, the Board proposed to declare it to 
be an unfair and deceptive practice to divert a passenger without 
arranging and paying for alternate transportation to the destination 
airport named on the passenger's ticket. The Board considered a final 
rule but did not decide what action to take. DOT is terminating this 
proceeding as unnecessary since it appears that carriers no longer have 
the policies that promoted the CAB's concern.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/83                    48 FR 43343
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/83
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ADDITIONAL LEGAL AUTHORITIES: PL 96-354; 5 USC 
601. Docket 41683, EDR 468/PSDR-81.

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA78

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2306. SIMPLIFIED AVIATION EXEMPTION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1371; 49 USC 1372; 49 USC 1386

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 302; 14 CFR 389; 14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A Civil Aeronautics Board rulemaking proposed to revise and 
simplify the requirements and procedures for applying for exemptions 
under section 416(b) of the Federal Aviation Act. This action has 
become unnecessary since the Department included most of its provisions 
in its rule transferring the CAB's rules to DOT. Therefore, the NPRM 
will be withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/84                    49 FR 39337
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/84
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: PDR-88/ODR-27/PSDR-83.

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




2307. SIMPLIFIED AIRLINE COUNTER--SIGN NOTICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1301; 49 USC 1302; 49 USC 1324; 49 USC 1371 to 
1374; 49 USC 1381; 49 USC 1386; 49 USC 1481; 49 USC 1482

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 221; 14 CFR 250; 14 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The American Association of Airport Executives, the Airport 
Operators Council International, and the Air Transport Association of 
America petitioned the CAB to simplify its counter-sign requirements. 
Presently, airlines are required to display four different consumer 
protection notices on their ticket counters. The petitioners alleged 
that the current notices are hard to read and, therefore, do not 
provide much notice to passengers. They proposed replacing the four 
notices with one simplified counter sign. A CAB NPRM proposed a number 
of alternatives, such as a long and/or short notice, where the notices 
would be required to be posted, and whether a smoking notice should be 
included. DOT decided not to act on these ``counter signs'' separately, 
but rather to consider whether there should be a comprehensive re-
examination of all forms of notice to passengers, including notices on 
tickets. This NPRM will be withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/84                    49 FR 30742
NPRM Comment Period End         09/17/84
Reply Comment Period End        10/02/84
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket 41971; EDR-474

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




2308. +UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322(a)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would have revised the Administration's 
requirements on grants to State and local governments. It was part of a 
governmentwide common rule effort which ceased in January 1993. There 
has been no activity on this NPRM since, and most Federal agencies have 
already removed this item from their Agendas. Therefore, the Department 
is also withdrawing this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/88                    53 FR 44716
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/89
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/04/88 (53 FR 44716)

Additional Information: This RIN was completed in error in the 5/8/95 
Agenda.

Agency Contact: Robert G. Taylor, Chief, Grants Management Division, M-
62, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4289

RIN: 2105-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________




2309. +NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322(a); 31 USC 1352

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 20

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 22, 1990.

Abstract: This regulation will implement the provisions of a new 
section 1352 to title 31, United States Code, that prohibits the use of 
appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting and 
financial transactions. Organizations that use their own funds to pay 
for lobbying activities are required to disclose such activity. 
Guidance was issued by the Office of Management and Budget 12/20/89 (54 
FR 52305). OMB guidance based on changes to section 1352 in the 
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 was published 1/19/96 (61 FR 1412). OMB 
will convene a government-wide panel to develop a common rule to 
conform to the 1995 legislatively mandated changes. This action is 
considered significant because it involves agencies or departments 
governmentwide.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6736
Comment Period End              04/27/90
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 62823]]

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: OMB has control of development of the final 
rule.

Agency Contact: Robert G. Taylor, Chief, Grants Management Division, M-
62, Office of Acquisition and Grant Management, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4289

RIN: 2105-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




2310. +NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN AIR TRAVEL (AIR 
CARRIER ACCESS ACT)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1374(a); 49 USC 1374(c)

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An SNPRM proposed three additions to part 382 to implement 
the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986. The additions concern standards for 
boarding chairs; airport terminal transportation systems; and 
substitute service for persons denied the opportunity to fly because of 
inaccessible small aircraft. In view of other rulemaking concerning 
airport and small aircraft accessibility, the Department has determined 
that further action on these proposals is unnecessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

SNPRM: Final Rule Amendments: 
Comment Period End 06/04/90     03/06/90                     55 FR 8076
Extended Comment Period End 07/
20/90                           06/08/90                    55 FR 23450
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/06/90 (55 FR 8076)

Additional Information: The telephone number for TDD is (202) 755-7687; 
a taped copy of the SNPRM is available on request. See RIN 2105-AB62, 
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Federally Assisted 
Programs and in Air Travel. That final rule formally terminates this 
item.

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________




2311. +NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED 
PROGRAMS AND IN AIR TRAVEL (AIR CARRIER ACCESS ACT)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 794

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 27; 14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The pending final action addresses three issues: harmonizing 
section 504, Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and the American's With 
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirement for airport accessibility (action on 
this issue commenced under RIN 2105-AB62); boarding assistance on small 
commuter aircraft (action commenced under RIN 2105-AB60); and 
communicable diseases (action commenced under RIN 2105-AB60/AB62). The 
Department is commencing proposed action on other ACAA-related subjects 
under RINs 2105-AC28 and AC29.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/06/90                     55 FR 8081
NPRM Comment Period End         06/04/90
Second NPRM                     09/10/93                    58 FR 47681
Second NPRM Extended Comment End 
01/07/94                        11/30/93                    58 FR 63154
Second NPRM Comment Period End  12/09/93
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/06/90 (55 FR 8081)

Additional Information: The telephone number for TDD is (202) 755-7687; 
a taped copy of the NPRM is available on request. The rulemaking 
regarding the issue of lifts for small commuter aircraft which began as 
RIN 2105-AB60, was consolidated into this rulemaking proceeding. See 
Agenda, 11/28/96 page 60325-6 for information on that ANPRM, NPRM and 
other activities. Another related rulemaking, RIN 2105-AC61 is being 
terminated in this final rule. For information on the history of that 
rulemaking, see the timetable entry for that RIN number in this Agenda.

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




2312. IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 504

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 6; 48 CFR 6301; 14 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would provide the award of attorney fees and 
other expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act to eligible 
individuals and entities who are parties to certain administrative 
proceedings before the Department and its various operating 
administrations. These revisions are necessitated by various statutory 
changes that have been made since DOT adopted its present rule in 1983. 
DOT is not, however, proposing any other substantive alterations to its 
regulation. All of the Department's proposed changes to its regulations 
either mirror the currently-applicable statutory requirements or are of 
a minor non-technical nature.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/96                    61 FR 28831
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 62824]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




2313. AVIATION CHARTER RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 85-726, as amended

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 207 to 208; 14 CFR 212; 14 CFR 294; 14 CFR 298; 
14 CFR 380; 14 CFR 389

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule governs the activities of public charter operators, 
a type of indirect air carrier that sells charter air transportation to 
consumers, and airlines that perform the direct air transportation. DOT 
is revising and updating the rules to recognize: (1) current usage of 
credit cards for payment to charter operators, and (2) certain changes 
in procedural practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/92                    57 FR 42864
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/92
Extended Comment Period End 11/
16/92                           10/22/92                    57 FR 48193
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/16/92 (57 FR 42864)

Agency Contact: C. W. McGuire, Chief, Regulatory Affairs Division, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1037

RIN: 2105-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________




2314. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322(a)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will implement OMB Circular A-110, providing 
uniform guidance for administering grants to institutions of higher 
education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations. The regulation 
is essentially a word-for-word issuance of the requirements in OMB 
Circular A-110. An interim final rule was issued because of the limited 
ability to change the requirements from those in the Circular.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/04/94                    59 FR 15637
Comment Period End              06/03/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Robert G. Taylor, Chief, Grants Management Division, M-
62, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4289

RIN: 2105-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




2315. DOMESTIC BAGGAGE LIABILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 app USC 1324; 49 app USC 1373 to 1374; 49 app USC 
1381

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 254.4; 14 CFR 254.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is proposing to amend its rule governing the 
amount by which certain U.S. air carriers may limit their liability to 
passengers for lost, damaged, and delayed baggage. This action is in 
response to a petition by Public Citizen and Aviation Consumer Action 
Project to increase the minimum liability limit from $1,250 to $1,850 
per passenger. The Department is also requesting comment on two 
alternate proposals: (1) to raise the limit to $1,850 with a mechanism 
that automatically provides for periodic future increases, or (2) to 
raise the minimum liability limit to $2,000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/94                    59 FR 49867
NPRM Comment Period End         11/29/94
Comment Period Extended         11/29/94                    59 FR 60926
Notice Summarizing Aggregated 
Data                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Carrier data was due 11/29/94. The comment 
period would end 30 days after the data has been aggregated and placed 
in the docket.

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Senior Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




2316. DISCLOSURE OF CODE-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS AND LONG-TERM WET LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40113; 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 257

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The action would strengthen the Department's current rules 
requiring airlines to notify passengers of a code-sharing arrangement 
or long-term wet lease. In these operations, the operator of the 
aircraft differs from the airline in whose name the transportation was 
sold. The Department would require that the name of the transporting 
carrier be disclosed. This action is being undertaken to ensure that 
consumers have pertinent information about airline code-sharing 
arrangements on domestic and international flights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/94                    59 FR 40836
NPRM Comment Period End         10/11/94

[[Page 62825]]

SNPRM Comment Period End 2/16/9501/17/95                     60 FR 3359
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laura Trejo, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Stteet SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9183

RIN: 2105-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




2317. USE OF DIRECT FINAL RULEMAKING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1657

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 5.21; 49 CFR 5.35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is considering a new rulemaking procedure to 
expedite the processing of noncontroversial changes to its regulations. 
Rules that the Secretary judges to be unlikely to result in public 
comment would be published as ``direct final'' rules. Such direct final 
rules would advise the public that no adverse comment is anticipated 
and that, unless written adverse comment or notice of intent to submit 
such comment is received within a specified number of days, the rule 
will become effective 60 days from the date of publication in the 
Federal Register.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/95                    60 FR 39919
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Neil Eisner, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation 
and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




2318. DISINSECTION OF AIRCRAFT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40113; 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 259

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is considering a rule that would require 
airlines and ticket agents (including travel agents) to notify 
prospective passengers if the country to which they are traveling 
requires the passenger cabin to be sprayed with insecticide. Currently, 
about 5 countries routinely require such spraying. This rulemaking is 
being undertaken by departmental initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/95                     60 FR 3596
NPRM Comment Period End         03/20/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Arnold Konheim, Department of Transportation, Office of 
the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4849

RIN: 2105-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




2319. DISCLOSURE OF CHANGE-OF-GAUGE SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 41712

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 257

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To ensure that consumers are given pertinent information on 
the nature of change-of-gauge services, the Department is proposing to 
codify and augment its current disclosure requirements for itineraries 
with one flight number that involve a change of aircraft. The 
Department requested comments on the following three proposed 
requirements, which would apply to U.S. air carriers, foreign air 
carriers, and, where appropriate, ticket agents (including travel 
agents) doing business in the United States: (1) that transporting 
carriers include notice of aircraft changes in their written or 
electronic schedule information provided to the public, in the Official 
Airline Guide, and in computer reservation systems; (2) that consumers 
be given reasonable and timely notice before they book transportation 
that a particular service with a single flight number entails a change 
of aircraft en route, and (3) that written notice of the aircraft 
change be provided on or with each ticket for such service. This 
proposal, in part, responds to the petition of American Airlines in 
Docket 47546 to ban the practice of ``funnel flights.'' The Department 
also dismissed the complaints of TACA International Airlines, Aviateca, 
and Nicaraguense de Aviacion (NICA) in Dockets 49511, 49512, and 49513, 
respectively, against Continental Airlines for operating funnel 
flights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/95                     60 FR 3778
NPRM Comment Period End         03/20/95
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Further action on this rule is awaiting the 
final rule in a related code share issue in RIN 2105-AC10.

Agency Contact: Betsy L. Wolf, Senior Trial Attorney, Office of 
Aviation Enforcement & Proceedings, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9356

RIN: 2105-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




2320. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; EO 12549; EO 12689; 31 USC 6101

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision to the nonprocurement common rule is issued in 
response to Executive Order 12689

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and section 2455 of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994. 
The Executive Order requires agencies to establish regulations for 
reciprocal governmentwide effect across procurement and nonprocurement 
debarment and suspension actions, after technical differences between 
the procurement and nonprocurement regulations are resolved. This 
regulation establishes that reciprocity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/26/95                    60 FR 33036
Comment Period End              07/26/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Paul B. Larsen, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9161

RIN: 2105-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




2321. CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL DATA SUBMISSIONS BY LARGE AIR CARRIERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 329; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 41701; 
49 USC 41708; 49 USC 41709 et seq

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 217.5(b); 14 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would reduce the period of confidentiality 
for T-100 data from three years to six months. It would also require 
foreign carriers to report capacity data regarding available seats and 
available payload weight. Finally, it would consolidate reporting of 
international revenue passenger and capacity data by large U.S. 
carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/96                     61 FR 5963
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Harman, Deputy Director, Office of Aviation 
Analysis, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1059

RIN: 2105-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




2322. OVERBOOKING OF FLIGHTS: ELIMINATION OF AIRPORT NOTICE SIGNS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would eliminate a consumer notice about airline 
overbooking of flights that is required to appear on signs at airports, 
city ticket offices, and travel agencies. However, that information 
must accompany every ticket.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/96                    61 FR 27818
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Other rulemakings: RIN 2105-AA88, Simplified 
Airline Counter-Sign Notices, and RIN 2105-AC36, Ticketless Travel: 
Passenger Notices.

Agency Contact: Tim Kelly, Aviation Consumer Protection Division, 
Office of the General Counsel C-75, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5952

RIN: 2105-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




2323. AMENDMENTS TO MODAL ALCOHOL TESTING RULES: PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 102; 49 USC 301; 49 USC 5331; 49 USC 20140; 49 
USC 31306; 49 USC 45101; 49 USC 45106

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 121; 49 CFR 219; 49 CFR 382; 49 CFR 653; 49 CFR 
654

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a recent statutory change required 
by the National Highway Systems Act of 1995, Section 342, to the 
existing pre-employment alcohol testing provisions. It would make pre-
employment testing voluntary for employers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/96                    61 FR 21149
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action involves four operating 
administrations: FAA, FHWA, FTA, and FRA. On May 10, 1995, (60 FR 
24765) DOT suspended its pre-employment alcohol testing requirements 
after a court decision vacated the requirements of the FHWA alcohol 
testing rule.

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




2324.  CLASSIFIED INFORMATION: REVISION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; EO 20450; EO 12968

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1; 49 CFR 8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise regulations regarding the 
classification

[[Page 62827]]

and declassification of, and access to, classified information. It 
would delegate to the Assistant Secretary for Administration authority 
to ensure compliance within DOT with a number of underlying Executive 
Orders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/01/96                    61 FR 33886
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert I. Ross, Office of the General Counsel, C-10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2195
Fax: 202 366-9170

RIN: 2105-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




2325.  MAINTENANCE OF AND ACCESS TO RECORDS PERTAINING TO 
INDIVIDUALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552(a); 45 USC 322

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision would update and streamline information on 
maintenance and access to records pertaining to individuals. The main 
revision would remove references to appendices since they contain 
information which describes the systems of records maintained by all 
Federal agencies. That information is available through the Notice of 
Records Systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/96                    61 FR 29522
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dorothy A. Chambers, Office of the General Counsel, C-
12, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4542
Fax: 202 366-7152

RIN: 2105-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




2326.  PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 522; 31 USC 9701; 49 USC 322; EO 12600

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise and reissue regulations implementing 
the Freedom of Information Act. It would update organizational changes 
since the last revision and streamline the regulations in order to make 
them more useful.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/96                    61 FR 33075
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dorothy A. Chambers, Chief, Freedom of Information Act 
Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5653
Fax: 202 366-7152

RIN: 2105-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2327. POLICY STATEMENT ON AIRLINE PREEMPTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 41713

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Civil Aeronautics Board in 1979 issued an interim Policy 
Statement on preemption. It discusses the policy of the Department with 
respect to three areas in which State law has been preempted by the 
Airline Deregulation Act of 1978: regulation of commuter air carriers 
and air taxis, the rights of airport proprietors, and general State 
authority as it directly or indirectly affects air transportation 
competition. The Supreme Court subsequently ruled that section 105 of 
the ADA preempts even indirect State regulation that ``has a connection 
with or reference to'' airline rates, routes, or services. Recently the 
Supreme Court issued another decision on this provision of the law, 
ruling that it does not preempt state contract law with respect to 
interpretation and enforcement of agreements voluntarily entered into 
by air carriers. The Department is considering the effect of these two 
holdings on the future course and content of the Policy Statement. The 
Department is also reviewing the effects of other developments since 
1979 on the Policy Statement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/79                     44 FR 9948
Request for Comments on Interim 
Rule (PSDR-56, Docket 34684)    02/15/79                     44 FR 9953
Comment Period End              04/16/79


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: The decision recently issued by the Supreme 
Court is American Airlines v. Wolens, (S. Ct. No. 93-1286).

[[Page 62828]]

Agency Contact: Paul Smith, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9285

RIN: 2105-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




2328. BAGGAGE LIABILITY NOTICES IN INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1302; 49 USC 1324; 49 USC 1371 to 1374; 49 USC 
1381; 49 USC 1386; 49 USC 1481 to 1482

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 221

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition by Mr. Howard Boros, the CAB 
proposed to amend the baggage liability notices provided to passengers 
in foreign air travel. The NPRM proposed to eliminate the disclaimer of 
liability for fragile and perishable items because that notice is false 
and misleading.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/84                    49 FR 49111
NPRM Comment Period End         03/19/85


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket 41690; EDR-477.

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




2329. +STATEMENT OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY ON REBATING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 601; 49 USC 1301 to 1302; 49 USC 1305; 49 USC 
1324(a); 49 USC 1371 to 1379; 49 USC 1381 to 1382; 49 USC 1384; 49 USC 
1386; 49 USC 1461; 49 USC 1481 to 1482; 49 USC 1502; 49 USC 1504

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 399.80; 14 CFR 399.85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is proposing to provide formal notice to the 
public of its enforcement policy concerning the rebating of 
international air fares by adopting that policy as a Policy Statement 
in the regulations. No change in the substance of that policy is 
intended. The Department also proposes to revoke an existing Policy 
Statement on the advertising of rebates that is contrary to DOT's 
current enforcement policy. The proposal responds to a request for such 
action by the American Society of Travel Agents. The proposed 
regulation is significant because it involves important departmental 
policies and substantial industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/88                    53 FR 41353
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/88
Extended Comment Period End 2/
21/89                           02/03/89                     54 FR 5497
Correction                      02/10/89                     54 FR 6475


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/21/88 (53 FR 41353)

Agency Contact: Betsy Wolf, Senior Trial Attorney, Office of the 
General Counsel, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9356

RIN: 2105-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________




2330. +PRICE ADVERTISING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1371; 49 USC 1381

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 380; 14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department proposed in 1989 to amend its rule and policy 
statement with respect to air transportation price advertising. This 
rulemaking is significant because of substantial public interest. 
Because of the amount of time that has elapsed since the proposal was 
issued, the Department is withdrawing it and is considering whether to 
issue a new NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/89                    54 FR 31052
Extended Comment Period End 9/
25/89                           08/23/89                    54 FR 35005
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/89


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/26/89 (54 FR 31052)

Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




2331. SMOKING ABOARD AIRCRAFT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1324; 49 USC 1374; 49 USC 1377; 49 USC 1386; 
PL 101-164

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 252

Legal Deadline: None
Although there is no judicial or statutory deadline for the 
Department's implementation, the statutory ban was effective 02/25/90.

Abstract: This interim final rule amends the rules governing smoking 
aboard aircraft to incorporate a statutory ban on smoking aboard most 
U.S. flight segments. The statutory ban applies to both U.S. and 
foreign air carriers. This rulemaking proposed to clarify the current 
rule and make other minor changes. The interim final rule was 
significant because of substantial public interest. The present action 
would merely finalize that already taken and is, therefore, not 
considered significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/13/90                     55 FR 4991


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/13/90 (55 FR 4991)

Additional Information: The interim final rule was effective 02/25/90; 
the comments were due by 04/16/90.

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Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________




2332. +TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (OVER THE ROAD 
BUSES)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; PL 101-336, Americans with Disabilities 
Act (ADA)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 27

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 16, 1994.

Abstract: The Department is seeking responses to questions concerning 
requirements for accessibility of over-the-road buses (OTRBs). DOT is 
required to consider the recent report of the Office of Technology 
Assessment in drafting OTRB access rules. This project is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/12/93                    58 FR 52735
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/26/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Telephone number for TDD is (202) 755-7687.

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




2333. +TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (ACCESSIBILITY 
GUIDELINES)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552a

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 27; 49 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the rules implementing the Americans 
with Disabilities Act by adopting the revised accessibility guidelines 
issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance 
Board, published June 20, 1994 (59 FR 31676) as Interim final rules. 
The proposed rule herein would also conform the Department's rule 
implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Further DOT 
action is pending ATBCB/ Justice Department action. This action is 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/94                    59 FR 31818
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC.
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




2334. TICKETLESS TRAVEL: PASSENGER NOTICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 41712

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 221; 14 CFR 250; 14 CFR 253; 14 CFR 254

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is a request for comments on passenger notice 
requirements as applied to ticketless air travel. Current DOT rules 
require notices in tickets that give information about baggage 
liability limits, overbooking, and other matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments: Comment 
Period End 3/19/96              01/19/96                     61 FR 1309


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tim Kelly, Office of the General Counsel, C-75, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5952

RIN: 2105-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2335. +TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (MISC. 
AMENDMENTS)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12101 to 12213; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 37; 49 CFR 38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking applies the standard for equivalent bus 
service to independent private schools; it applies the same gap 
standard to high speed automated guideway transit systems as is applied 
to other rapid and light rail systems; and gives local jurisdictions 
more discretion with respect to advance reservation systems for 
paratransit services. The Department withdrew a proposal that would 
have permitted that certain bus stops may be designated as non-
accessible stops. There were a number of other proposals such as 
clarifying a visitor's eligibility for paratransit services, and 
clarifying the vehicle acquisition requirements for private entities 
not primarily engaged in the business of transporting people.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/94                    59 FR 37208
NPRM Comment Period End         10/19/94
Final Action                    05/21/96                    61 FR 25409
Correction                      05/28/96                    61 FR 26467
Final Action Effective          06/20/96

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Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




2336. +GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE RATE METHODOLOGY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 2103; 46 USC 6101; 46 USC 7701; 46 USC 9303; 
46 USC 9304; 46 USC 3507

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 401; 46 CFR 403; 46 CFR 404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department amended the regulations concerning Great Lakes 
pilotage by revising the procedures for determining Great Lakes 
pilotage rates and revising the financial reporting requirements 
mandated for Great Lakes pilot associations. The purpose of these 
changes was to improve the ratemaking process. A final rulemaking 
document responded to the comments received. It made minor changes to 
the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/94                    59 FR 17303
Notice of Meetings              04/20/94                    59 FR 18744
NPRM Comment Period End         07/11/94
Final Rule: Comment Period End 
5/11/95                         04/11/95                    60 FR 18366
Final Action                    05/09/96                    61 FR 21081
Final Action Effective          06/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/12/94 (59 FR 17303)

Additional Information: This had been Coast Guard RIN 2115-AE45.

Agency Contact: Scott A. Poyer, Project Manager, Office of Great Lakes 
Pilotage, Department of Transportation, Saint Lawrence Seaway 
Development Corporation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 800 785-2779

RIN: 2105-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




2337. PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING: 
SHY BLADDER AND OTHER CLARIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 102; 49 USC 301; 49 USC 322; 49 USC 5331; 49 
USC 20140; 49 USC 31306; 49 USC 45101 to 45106

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule modifies procedures in so-called ``shy bladder'' 
situations in which employees are unable to provide sufficient 
specimens for urine drug testing. The changes will allow additional 
time to collect a sufficient sample. The Department is also clarifying 
requirements concerning relationships between laboratories and medical 
review officers; providing procedures for situations in which employees 
do not have contact with medical review officers following a laboratory 
confirmed positive test; and making explicit that medical review 
officers are to report split specimen test results to employers, 
regardless of who pays for the test.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 38200
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/95
Final Action                    07/19/96                    61 FR 37693
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: The Department published a Notice: Guidance on 
the Role of Consortia and Third-Party Administrators in DOT Drug and 
Alcohol Testing Programs 7/25/95 (60 FR 38204).

Agency Contact: Robert C. Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




2338. ELECTRONIC FILING OF INTERNATIONAL AIR PASSENGER SERVICE RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40101 to 41112; 49 USC 40301 to 41310; 49 USC 41501 to 41511; 49 USC 
41701 to 41713; 49 USC 46101 to 46102

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 221; 49 CFR 1.56(j)(2)(ii)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorizes airlines to electronically file tariff 
rules governing availability of passenger fares and their conditions of 
service, subject to certain minimal format requirements. The 
Department's regulations have permitted the electronic filing of 
passenger fares since 1989. The rule will save the airline industry 
over a million dollars in tariff submission, printing and distribution 
costs and will substantially reduce the Department's review, filing, 
and storage expenses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/95                    60 FR 26848
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/95
Final Action                    04/24/96                    61 FR 18070

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Responsibility for this rule was transferred to 
the Office of the Secretary from RSPA.

Agency Contact: John H. Kiser, Chief, Pricing and Multilaterial Affairs 
Division, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20509-0001
Phone: 202 366-2435

RIN: 2105-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




2339. REVISED FILING PROCEDURES FOR OST DOCKET

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551 et seq; 49 USC 40101 et seq

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CFR Citation:  14 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of the Secretary is revising its document filing 
requirements to reduce the number of copies filed and to conform to, 
and facilitate the scanning of documents into, its new electronic 
docket system. DOT is consolidating its nine separate docket facilities 
and converting from a paper-based system to an optical imaging system 
for more efficient storage, management, and retrieval of docketed 
information. These filing requirement changes will assist the new 
Docket Management Facility in completing its transition to the 
electronic docket system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/10/96                    61 FR 29282
Final Action Effective          07/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See explanation of the centralization and 
computerization of DOT dockets, March 15, 1995 (60 FR 14050).

Agency Contact: Paulette Twine, Chief, Documentary Services Division, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9329

RIN: 2105-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




2340. COAST GUARD BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS: PROCEDURAL 
REGULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  10 USC 1552

CFR Citation:  32 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action was taken on the Department's initiative in order 
to streamline processing of these cases and to clarify the 
circumstances under which final decisions can be reconsidered. This 
amendment makes it possible for the Board to expedite the processing of 
reconsideration requests and increase the resources available to meet 
the requirement that all cases be decided within ten months of the 
receipt of a completed application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/95                    60 FR 63489
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/96
Final Action                    05/14/96                    61 FR 24233
Final Action Effective          06/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Joost, Chairman, Board of Correction of Military 
Records, (C-60), Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9335

RIN: 2105-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




2341. AMENDMENT TO DEFINITION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5331; 49 USC 20140; 49 USC 45102; 49 USC 31306

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule consolidates the definition of a substance abuse 
professional in each of the Department's alcohol testing rules into its 
Department-wide testing procedures rule. It also adds to the definition 
substance abuse professionals certified by the International 
Certification Reciprocity Consortium.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/12/96                     61 FR 9969
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/96
Final Action                    07/17/96                    61 FR 37222

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking includes FAA, FHWA, FRA, RSPA 
and FTA rules.

Agency Contact: Robert Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




2342. AMENDMENTS TO LABORATORY CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 102; 49 USC 301; 49 USC 322; 49 USC 5331; 49 
USC 20140; 49 USC 31306; 49 USC 45101 to 45106

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes provisions that would permit drug 
testing laboratories located outside the U.S. to participate in the 
Department's drug testing program. DOT would take action permitting the 
laboratories to participate based on recommendations from the 
Department of Health and Human Services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/28/96                    61 FR 13809
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/96
Final Action                    07/16/96                    61 FR 37015

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ashby, Deputy Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




2343. STAFF ASSIGNMENTS AND REVIEW OF ACTION UNDER ASSIGNMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40101; 49 USC 41101; 49 USC 41301; 49 USC 
41501; 49 USC 41701

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action removes or updates obsolete provisions and

[[Page 62832]]

organizational references. It reorders the sequence of assignments in a 
more logical manner and to more closely reflect the Department's staff 
organization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/96                    61 FR 19166
Final Action Effective          05/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Woods, Air Carrier Fitness Division, X-56, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9721

RIN: 2105-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________




2344. USE OF THE OFFICIAL SEAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 102(e)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes regulations governing what uses may be made 
of the Department's Official Seal and which officials have the 
authority to affix it. This information already exists in DOT's 
internal directives and it will continue to appear in those directives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/22/96                    61 FR 17577
Final Action Effective          05/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ross, Office of the General Counsel, C-10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9156

RIN: 2105-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________




2345. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  EO 12958; EO 12968

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 311

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes regulations regarding National Security 
Information that the Department inherited from the Civil Aeronautics 
Board. These regulations merely reference DOT's own rules on the same 
subject.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/22/96                    61 FR 17564
Final Action Effective          05/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ross, Office of the General Counsel, C-10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9156

RIN: 2105-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________




2346. MEDALS OF HONOR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 80504

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 79

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DOT clarified its regulations regarding award of Medals of 
Honor for bravery in land transportation accidents/incidents. These 
regulations were last amended in 1968. These revisions simplify 
language and otherwise make them easier to understand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/22/96                    61 FR 17578
Final Action Effective          05/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ross, Office of the General Counsel, C-10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9156

RIN: 2105-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________




2347. RELEASE OF INTERNAL STAFF MEMORANDA RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS OF 
THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40101 to 40102; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40109; 49 
USC 40113 to 40115; 49 USC 41101 to 41110; 49 USC 41301 to 41310; 49 
USC 41501; 49 USC 41503 to 41504; 49 USC 41506 to 41511; 49 USC 41701 
to 41702; 49 USC 41705 to 41709; 49 USC 41711 to 41713; 49 USC 41901 to 
41912; 49 USC 42111 to 42112; 49 USC 46301; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking removes provisions concerning release of 
internal staff memoranda after public meetings of the Civil Aeronautics 
Board (CAB). The CAB was sunsetted in 1985 and the provisions no longer 
have any relevancy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/22/96                    61 FR 17565
Final Action Effective          05/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Ross, Office of General Counsel, C-10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9156

RIN: 2105-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




2348. POLICIES RELATING TO ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40101 et seq

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action eliminates superfluous and redundant provisions 
relating to aviation accounts and reports.

[[Page 62833]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/12/96                    61 FR 29645
Final Action Effective          07/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernie Stankus, Systems Accountant, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4387
Fax: 202 366-3383

RIN: 2105-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________




2349. AUDITS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322(a)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 90; 49 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action eliminates part 90 which is merely a re-
publication of OMB Circular A-128, Audits of State and Local Grantees. 
The rule is replaced by a minor amendment to Part 18 to reference 
Federal audit requirements in OMB circulars.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/96                    61 FR 21386
Final Action Effective          06/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Robert G. Taylor, Chief, Grants Management Division (M-
62), Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4289

RIN: 2105-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________




2350. AVIATION ECONOMIC RULES: CORRECTING OBSOLETE REFERENCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40101; 49 USC 41101; 49 USC 41301; 49 USC 
41701

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 205; 14 CFR 323

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends regulations on aircraft accident liability 
insurance and on terminations, suspensions, and reductions of essential 
air service by removing or updating obsolete provisions and statutory 
references.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/96                    61 FR 19164
Final Action Effective          05/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol A. Woods, Analyst, Air Carrier Fitness Division, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2340

RIN: 2105-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________




2351.  IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT: 
PAYMENT OF ATTORNEYS FEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 504

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 373

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action removes a regulation concerning payment of 
attorneys fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act that was adopted 
by the now-defunct Civil Aeronautics Board. These procedures are 
covered by a Department-wide regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/10/96                    61 FR 29284
Final Action Effective          07/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See RIN 2105-AB73 with similar title.

Agency Contact: Alexander J. Millard, Office of the General Counsel, 
Room 4102, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9285

RIN: 2105-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________




2352.  AVIATION ECONOMIC REGULATIONS: UPDATES AND CORRECTIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 401; 49 USC 411; 49 USC 415; 49 USC 417

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 211; 14 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department amended its regulations to eliminate obsolete 
provisions and references, to conform citations to the recodified 
Federal Aviation Act and other transportation statutes, and to update 
organizational titles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/03/96                    61 FR 34724
Final Action Effective          08/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George L. Wellington, Chief, Foreign Air Carrier 
Licensing Division, X-45, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2391

RIN: 2105-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




2353.  INTERLOCKING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN AN AIR CARRIER AND A 
PERSON CONTROLLING ANOTHER AIR CARRIER

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1379

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 399.92

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 62834]]

Abstract: This action removed an outdated policy statement of the Civil 
Aeronautics Board concerning interlocking agreements between an air 
carrier and a person controlling an air carrier.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/12/96                    61 FR 29646
Final Action Effective          07/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alexander J. Millard, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9285

RIN: 2105-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




2354.  POLICIES RELATING TO RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 49 USC 40101

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 399

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of the Secretary amended an outdated policy 
statement of the Civil Aeronautics Board on rulemaking proceedings. The 
action removes obsolete provisions and cross-references the 
Department's rulemaking procedures in another part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/96                    61 FR 29018

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gwyneth Radloff, Office of Regulation and Enforcement, 
C-50, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4723

RIN: 2105-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




2355.  REVISION OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 41 USC 418(b)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1201 to 1202; 48 CFR 1205; 48 CFR 1209 to 1213; 
48 CFR 1215 to 1215; 48 CFR 1219 to 1220; 48 CFR 1224; 48 CFR 1233; 48 
CFR 1237; 48 CFR 1247; 48 CFR 1252; 48 CFR 1253; 48 CFR 3.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes numerous technical changes to the 
Transportation Acquisition Regulations. These are necessary as a result 
of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 and changes to the 
Federal Acquisition Regulations due to that act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/25/96                    61 FR 50248
Final Action Effective          10/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Lawrence E. Sawler, Office of Acquisition and Grant 
Management, M-61, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4287

RIN: 2105-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



_______________________________________________________________________




2356. REPORTING MARINE CASUALTIES (CGD 91-216)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  46 USC 6101; 33 USC 1901 et seq

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 151; 46 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add to the definition of a reportable 
marine casualty ``significant harm to the environment.'' Some casualty 
reporting requirements are extended to include foreign tank vessels 
operating in U.S. waters, including the exclusive economic zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Meeting; Request for 
Comments, Comment Period End 2/
20/95                           12/20/94                    59 FR 65522
NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: ENS Quan Nguyen, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1100

RIN: 2115-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________




2357. +USER FEES FOR APPROVALS OF EQUIPMENT, LABORATORIES, AND SERVICING 
FACILITIES (CGD 92-013)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 2110; 46 USC 664; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 159

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory project would establish direct user fees for 
Coast Guard services relating to equipment approvals, factory 
inspections, acceptance of independent laboratories and acceptance of 
servicing, repair, and testing facilities. The proposed fees are based 
on average workload, personnel, and overhead costs. The fees collected 
will be deposited in the general funds

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of the U.S. Treasury as offsetting receipts for Coast Guard activities. 
This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This project is being reviewed for cost-
effectiveness and may be withdrawn in a future edition of the 
Regulatory Agenda.

Agency Contact: LCDR Dave DuPont, Project Manager, G-MSR-1, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1101

RIN: 2115-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________




2358. HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES OR OTHER DANGEROUS CARGOES WITHIN OR 
CONTIGUOUS TO WATERFRONT FACILITIES (CGD 92-026)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1231

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would update regulations governing the handling 
of breakbulk, containerized, and dry bulk dangerous cargoes on 
waterfront facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/13/93                     58 FR 4127
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/13/93
NPRM                            01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Independent study has been completed and 
incorporated with comments from the public in the preparation of the 
proposed rulemaking.

Agency Contact: CDR Dennis Haise, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6451

RIN: 2115-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




2359. AMENDMENTS TO HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REGULATIONS (CGD 92-065)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 4302; 46 USC 12501

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 181

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would expand the existing 12 character Hull 
Identification Number (HIN) applicable to manufacturers of recreational 
boats to include a two character country of origin, and align the Coast 
Guard HIN system with the newly adopted Origin (COO) with each vessel 
produced to ensure documented international (ISO) system. Several minor 
amendments to the HIN regulations are also proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/94                    59 FR 23651
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/94
Notice of Workshop; Comment 
Period Reopened to 01/09/95     11/09/94                    59 FR 55823
SNPRM                           10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Alston Colihan, Project Manager, G-OPB-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0984

RIN: 2115-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




2360. +FACILITY RESPONSE PLANS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (CGD 94-048)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 78 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




2361. +TANK VESSEL RESPONSE PLANS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (CGD 94-032)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 79 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2115-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________




2362. HARMONIZATION WITH INTERNATIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS (CGD 95-028)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3306; 46 USC 4104

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 155; 33 CFR 159; 46 CFR 2 to 4; 46 CFR 6 to 7; 46 
CFR 10; 46 CFR 12; 46 CFR 15 to 16; 46 CFR 24 to 26; 46 CFR 28; 46 CFR 
30 to 32; 46 CFR 34 to 35; 46 CFR 39; 46 CFR 50; 46 CFR 56; 46 CFR 58; 
...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises or removes sections of 46 CFR that 
are excessive when compared to various international standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: ENS Maggie McGowanmey, Project Manager, G-MSE-3, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0021

RIN: 2115-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________




2363. NUMBERING OF UNDOCUMENTED BARGES (CGD 93-091)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  46 USC 12301

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 189

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking would establish a mandatory numbering system, 
as required by law, for the numbering of undocumented barges over 100 
gross tons. The numbering of

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undocumented barges will allow identification of owners of barges found 
abandoned and help to prevent future marine pollution from abandoned 
barges.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Request for Comments, 
Comment Period End 1/17/95      10/18/94                    59 FR 52646
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Carlton Perry, Project Manager, G-OPB, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0979

RIN: 2115-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________




2364. LICENSING AND MANNING FOR OPERATORS OF TOWING VESSELS (CGD 94-055)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  14 USC 633; 31 USC 9701; 44 USC 3507; 46 USC 2103; 46 
USC 7101; 46 USC 7106; 46 USC 7107; 46 USC 7701

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is necessary as part of an overall initiative 
by the Coast Guard to improve navigational safety for towing vessels. 
It will help ensure that the mariner piloting a towing vessel has the 
proper training and qualifications to handle the tug and tow. It will 
introduce levels of licenses where there has been only one license. 
Each level will require greater experience and proficiency. This will 
prevent the new operator with minimal experience from commanding the 
largest flotillas; it will prevent any operator with any experience 
from commanding the largest flotillas until he or she has gained, and 
shown, the necessary competence. This rulemaking also introduces a 
requirement for demonstration of proficiency as a prerequisite to being 
issued a license. This will be in addition to the current requirements 
for sea service and successful testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/19/96                    61 FR 31332
Correction                      07/11/96                    61 FR 36608
Correction                      08/07/96                    61 FR 41208
Notice of Meeting: Comment 
Period End 10/17/96             08/26/96                    61 FR 43720
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Don Darcy, Project Manager, G-MSO-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0221

RIN: 2115-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



_______________________________________________________________________




2365. TANKERMEN (CGD 79-116)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3703; 46 USC 7317; 46 USC 8703; 46 USC 9101; 
46 USC 9102

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 154; 33 CFR 155; 46 CFR 7; 46 CFR 12; 46 CFR 13; 
46 CFR 30; 46 CFR 31; 46 CFR 35; 46 CFR 78; 46 CFR 90; 46 CFR 97; 46 
CFR 98; 46 CFR 105; 46 CFR 151; 46 CFR 153; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Rulemaking redefines and establishes more stringent 
qualifying criteria for individuals engaged in transporting and 
transferring various categories of oil and dangerous liquid cargoes. 
The Port and Tanker Safety Act of 1978 mandated the establishment of 
personnel qualification and manning standards for tank vessels. In 
addition, the International Convention on the Standards for Training, 
Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW) has entered 
into effect and establishes international standards for tank vessel 
personnel qualifications. In view of the length of time since 
publication of the NPRM, a supplemental NPRM was issued.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/80                    45 FR 83268
NPRM Comment Period End         03/18/81
SNPRM Comment Period End 01/16/
90                              10/17/89                    54 FR 42624
Interim Final Rule              04/04/95                    60 FR 17134
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/30/95
Comment Period Reopened         03/26/96                    61 FR 13098
Comment Period End              05/18/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/18/80 (45 FR 83268)

Additional Information: Former title: Qualifications of the Person in 
Charge of Oil Transfer Operations: Tankerman Requirements (79-116). 
Public meetings were held during January and February of 1981. Docket 
79-116a (RIN 2115-AD18) has been included in this project and will no 
longer be listed as a separate Regulatory Agenda item.

Agency Contact: Mark Gould, Project Manager, G-MSO-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6890

RIN: 2115-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




2366. +OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL REGULATIONS (CGD 82-004 & CGD 86-074)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3301; 46 USC 3305; 46 USC 3306

[[Page 62837]]

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 90; 46 CFR 125 to 136; 46 CFR 170; 46 CFR 174; 46 
CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations consolidate existing Offshore Safety Vessel 
standards and policy into a single subchapter and make specific 
revisions to accommodate the unique characteristics and methods of 
operation and the service in which the vessels are engaged. Rules 
specifically applicable to liftboats are included. Because of 
substantial public interest in certain aspects of this rulemaking, it 
has been classified as significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/14/83                     48 FR 6636
Comment Period Extended to 09/
12/83                           06/09/83                    48 FR 26631
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/14/83
ANPRM of Consolidated RIN 2115-
AC63                            04/16/87                    52 FR 12439
NPRM                            05/09/89                    54 FR 20006
Comment Period Extended to 12/
06/89                           08/31/89                    54 FR 36040
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/89
Interim Final Rule              11/16/95                    60 FR 57630
Comment Period Reopened to 3/31/
96                              02/28/96                     61 FR 7425
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/15/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/09/89 (54 FR 20006)

Additional Information: Coast Guard Docket 86-074 (RIN 2115-AC63) 
titled Regulations for Self-Elevating Offshore Service and Support 
Vessels was combined with this project. Public hearing was held in New 
Orleans 09/13/89 in response to House subcommittee request.

Agency Contact: Jim Magill, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1082

RIN: 2115-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




2367. LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT--IMPLEMENTATION OF 1983 AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS 
1974 (CGD 84-069)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3306

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 31; 46 CFR 33; 46 CFR 35; 46 CFR 70; 46 CFR 71; 
46 CFR 75; 46 CFR 78; 46 CFR 91; 46 CFR 94; 46 CFR 97; 46 CFR 107; 46 
CFR 108; 46 CFR 109; 46 CFR 154; 46 CFR 160; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of the President's Regulatory Review Initiative to 
remove or revise unnecessary government regulations, this interim rule 
removes numerous obsolete sections from the Code of Federal Regulations 
and eliminates duplication of other provisions by consolidating the 
lifesaving requirements for most U.S. inspected vessels making them 
consistent with the substantive provisions of the Safety of Life at Sea 
(SOLAS) Convention 1974, to the maximum extent practicable. It not only 
implements the provisions of Chapter III of SOLAS, as amended, but also 
revises lifesaving regulations for Great Lakes vessels and certain 
vessels in domestic trade which are not covered by SOLAS. The rule also 
replaces many prescriptive regulations with performance-based 
alternatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/31/84                    49 FR 50745
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/01/85
NPRM                            04/21/89                    54 FR 16198
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/89
Comment Period Reopened to 01/
03/90                           10/05/89                    54 FR 41124
Notice of Public Hearing in 
Seattle 10/17/89                10/05/89                    54 FR 41124
Interim Final Rule              05/20/96                    61 FR 25272
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/31/96
Notice of Meeting: Comment 
Period End 10/31/96             08/16/96                    61 FR 43685
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/21/89 (54 FR 16198)

Additional Information: CFR CITATION CONT: 46 CFR 30; 46 CFR 90; 46 CFR 
112; 46 CFR 125; 46 CFR 133; 46 CFR 161; 46 CFR 167; 46 CFR 168; 46 CFR 
188; 46 CFR 192; 46 CFR 196; 46 CFR 199.

Agency Contact: Bob Markle, Project Manager, G-MSE-4, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1444

RIN: 2115-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




2368. +SMALL PASSENGER VESSEL INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION (CGD 85-080)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3306

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 170; 46 CFR 171; 46 CFR 173; 46 CFR 175 to 185

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises subchapters S and T, creates a new 
subchapter K to reflect statutory changes, incorporates new technology, 
and improves safety requirements. Among the changes are changes in 
inspection intervals, drydocking intervals, lifesaving equipment 
requirements, and fire protection requirements. This action is 
considered significant because it affects a broad class of vessels, and 
there has been substantial public interest evidenced.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/89                     54 FR 4412
Notice of Hearings and Comment 
Period Extended to 07/31/89     04/26/89                    54 FR 17997
Notice of Public Hearing Change 05/25/89                    54 FR 22608

[[Page 62838]]

NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/89
Notice of Intent to Publish 
SNPRM                           09/18/89                    54 FR 38410
SNPRM Comment Period End 6/13/9401/13/94                     59 FR 1994
Notice of Public Hearing        03/25/94                    59 FR 14132
Interim Final Rule              01/10/96                      61 FR 864
Notice of Meeting               02/23/96                     61 FR 6961
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/11/96
Interim Final Rule Correction   05/15/96                    61 FR 24464
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/10/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/30/89 (54 FR 4412)

Additional Information: On January 13, 1994 the Coast Guard published a 
Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) containing the 
proposed completed revision of the regulations governing small 
passenger vessels. A new Subchapter K was introduced for small 
passenger vessels carrying more than 150 passengers or more than 49 
overnight passengers. Seven public hearings were held throughout the 
country and the comment period closed June 13, 1994. An Interim Final 
Rule (IFR) was published on January 10, 1996. It provides an 
opportunity for public comment on those solutions.

Agency Contact: LT Eric P. Christensen, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1055

RIN: 2115-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




2369. REVISION TO INFLATABLE LIFE RAFT APPROVAL: SOLAS 74/83 (CGD 85-
205)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3306(a)

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 159; 46 CFR 160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project establishes approval requirements for inflatable 
liferafts complying with the 1974 Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) 
Convention, as amended, as well as adds provisions for approval of 
Coastal Service inflatable liferafts and inflatable buoyant apparatus 
for use on certain vessels not subject to SOLAS. The project improves 
the seaworthiness of inflatable liferafts by specifying minimum 
requirements for liferaft stability. Finally, the project revises the 
requirements for inspections of liferaft production and servicing to 
reduce direct Coast Guard involvement and the associated burden on 
Coast Guard resources, while increasing manufacturers' flexibility in 
scheduling inspections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM; RIN 2115-AA50            06/29/81                    46 FR 33341
NPRM; RIN 2115-AA50             01/11/85                     50 FR 7558
Comment Period Extended to 10/
14/85; RIN 2115-AA50            07/05/85                    50 FR 27628
Comment Period Extended to 01/
10/86; RIN 2115-AA50            09/09/85                    50 FR 36639
ANPRM; RIN 2115-AA57            08/14/86                    51 FR 29117
Notice of Public Meeting; RIN 
2115-AA57                       12/22/86                    51 FR 45783
NPRM                            10/18/94                    59 FR 52590
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/95
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Two closely related projects have been 
consolidated into this one: Inflatable Liferaft Stability (CGD 80-113), 
RIN 2115-AA50, and Servicing Inflatable Liferafts (CGD 81-010), RIN 
2115-AA57.

Agency Contact: Mr. Kurt Heinz, Project Manager, G-MSE-4, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1444

RIN: 2115-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




2370. PERMITS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF MUNICIPAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTES 
(CGD 89-014)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 2602

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 151

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, June 15, 1989.
See discussion in the Abstract.

Abstract: In May 1989, the Coast Guard began a rulemaking to 
incorporate into regulation certain elements of the Shore Protection 
Act. Its objective was to help prevent trash, medical debris, and other 
unsightly and potentially harmful materials from being deposited into 
the coastal waters of the United States as a result of sloppy waste-
handling procedures. Because no additional regulations are needed, the 
Coast Guard is discontinuing rulemaking under docket number 89-014.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/24/89                    54 FR 22546
Interim Final Rule Correction   06/05/89                    54 FR 24078
Notice                          12/13/95                    60 FR 64001
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/24/89 (54 FR 22546)

Additional Information: Further action depends on Environmental 
Protection Agency's regulatory decisions and/or legislation to define 
classes of vessels to be permitted and the appeal process for denial or 
revocation. This project was formerly known as Implementation of the 
Shore Protection Act of 1988.

Agency Contact: LTJG Lauren Kabler, Project Manager, G-MOR-1, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0423

RIN: 2115-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




2371. TANK LEVEL OR PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICES (CGD 90-071)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3703; PL 101-380

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 32

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 1, 1991.

Abstract: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires the Secretary of 
Transportation to issue regulations concerning the use of tank level or 
pressure monitoring devices for leak detection. This

[[Page 62839]]

proposal would implement the provisions of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/07/91                    56 FR 21116
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/04/91
Notice of Availability of 
Technical Feasibility Study     02/05/93                     58 FR 2292
Notice of Public Meeting        11/15/94                    59 FR 58810
NPRM                            08/21/95                    60 FR 43427
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/95
Interim Final Rule              02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Formerly titled Overfill and Tank Level or 
Pressure Monitoring Devices.

Agency Contact: Laura Hamman, Project Manager, G-MSE, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2967

RIN: 2115-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________




2372. +SECURITY FOR PASSENGER VESSELS AND PASSENGER TERMINALS (CGD 91-
012)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1226

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 120; 33 CFR 128

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to improve security measures on 
passenger vessels engaged in international voyages of 24 hours or more, 
and on the port facilities serving these vessels. This rulemaking is 
significant because of substantial public interest and safety 
implications. It is a high-priority project and involves important 
departmental policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/94                    59 FR 14290
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/94
Comment Period Reopened to 11/
30/94                           09/07/94                    59 FR 46211
Notice of Public Hearings       09/07/94                    59 FR 46211
Interim Final Rule              07/18/96                    61 FR 37648
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/16/96
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/16/96
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $546,368; Yearly Recurring Cost: 
$28,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1996

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/25/94 (59 FR 14290)

Agency Contact: CDR Dennis Haise, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6451

RIN: 2115-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________




2373. ELECTRONIC RECORDS OF SHIPPING ARTICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF 
DISCHARGE (CGD 94-004)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 2103; 46 USC 2113; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 10104; 
46 USC 10302; 46 USC 10320

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking eliminates the requirement for maritime 
operating companies to submit to USCG shipping articles, copies of 
certificates of discharge, and other documents on the employment of 
seamen. Companies will still have to submit information contained in 
the certificates of discharge, but may submit the required information 
electronically.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/28/96                    61 FR 13796
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Funding to maintain shipping articles and 
certificates of discharge has been eliminated beginning October 01, 
1994. The amount is $460,000 per year.

Agency Contact: Justine Bunnell, Project Manager, NMC, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, National Maritime Center, 4200 Wilson 
Boulevard, Suite 510, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-1951

RIN: 2115-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________




2374. RADAR-OBSERVER ENDORSEMENT FOR OPERATORS OF UNINSPECTED TOWING 
VESSELS (CGD 94-041)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 2103; 46 USC 7101; 46 USC 8904

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Coast Guard is amending its regulations to require that, 
at the time of license renewal, each licensed master, mate, and 
operator of a radar-equipped uninspected towing vessel of 26 feet or 
more in length obtain a radar-observer endorsement. Requirements are 
included for interim training prior to license renewals. This 
rulemaking also amends the licensing requirements to add provisions for 
two radar-observer courses focusing on radar use on inland waters and 
rivers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/26/94                    59 FR 53754
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/25/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/24/95
Comment Period Reopened to 6/1/
95                              02/14/95                     60 FR 8308
Comment Period Reopened to 7/2/
96                              05/03/96                    61 FR 19859
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LCDR Don Darcy, Project Manager, G-MSO-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0221

RIN: 2115-AE92

[[Page 62840]]

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2375. PROGRAMS FOR CHEMICAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF COMMERCIAL 
VESSEL PERSONNEL: REMOVAL OF FOREIGN IMPLEMENTATION DATE (CGD 95-011)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 2103; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 7101; 46 USC 7301; 
46 USC 7701

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project would remove the effective date of regulations 
governing drug testing onboard vessels within waters subject to a 
foreign jurisdiction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/95                    60 FR 43426
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LT J. Hilton, Project Manager, G-MOA-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1430

RIN: 2115-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




2376. ALTERNATE COMPLIANCE VIA RECOGNIZED CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AND 
U.S. SUPPLEMENT TO RULES (CGD 95-010)(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1333; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 5115

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 30 to 31; 46 CFR 70 to 71; 46 CFR 90 to 91; 46 
CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will provide owners of U.S. tank vessels, 
passenger vessels, cargo vessels, miscellaneous vessels and mobile 
offshore drilling units an alternative method to fulfill the 
requirements for vessel design, inspection, and certification. Under 
the rule, the Coast Guard will issue a certificate of inspection based 
upon a recognized classification society's report that the vessel 
complies with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at 
Sea, as amended (SOLAS), other applicable international conventions, 
classification society rules, and other specified requirements. This 
will reduce the burden on vessel owners and operators by eliminating 
duplicative plan reviews and inspections by the classification society 
and the Coast Guard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/95                    60 FR 32478
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/95
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LCDR G. Cummings, Project Manager, G-MSE-1, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0171

RIN: 2115-AF11
_______________________________________________________________________




2377. REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES (CGD 95-054)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1233

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In keeping with the National Performance Review and the 
President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative, the Coast Guard is 
revising its marine event regulations to eliminate unnecessary 
requirements while continuing to protect the safety of life. The 
rulemaking will more precisely identify those events which require a 
permit, those which require only written notice to the Coast Guard, and 
those which require neither.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/26/95                    60 FR 67345
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/09/96
NPRM                            04/17/96                    61 FR 16732
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/96
Interim Final Rule              06/26/96                    61 FR 33027
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/26/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Carlton Perry, Project Manager, G-OPB, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0979

RIN: 2115-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________




2378. ADVANCE NOTICE OF ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES, AND CERTAIN DANGEROUS 
CARGOES (CGD 94-089)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1223; 33 USC 1231

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project will amend the requirements for notice of 
arrival and departure in 33 CFR 160, Subpart C. Section 160.207 will 
now apply to non-excepted vessels over 300 gross tons destined for or 
departing from all ports and places of the United States, and to all 
non-excepted foreign vessels, regardless of tonnage, destined for or 
departing from all ports and places of the Seventh District. A vessel's 
owner, operator, classification society, International Maritime 
Organization (IMO) Number, and 24-hour point of contact will become 
reportable under the requirements of notice in sections 160.207 through 
.213, with exceptions for barges carrying certain dangerous cargo. 
These changes will aid in the elimination of substandard ships from 
U.S. waters, improve emergency response, and facilitate the enforcement 
of requirements for Certificate of Financial Responsibility.

[[Page 62841]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/17/96                     61 FR 1183
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: CDR Dennis Haise, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6451

RIN: 2115-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________




2379. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REGULATIONS FOR MERCHANT VESSELS (CGD 94-
108)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  46 USC 2103; 46 USC 2113; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 3703

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 108; 46 CFR 110 to 113; 46 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative, 
the Coast Guard is amending its electrical engineering regulations to 
reduce the regulatory burden on the marine industry, purge obsolete and 
out-of-date regulations, and eliminate requirements that create an 
unwarranted differential between domestic rules and international 
standards. This rulemaking harmonizes, where possible, the electrical 
engineering regulations with recent amendments to the International 
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. 
Additionally, this rulemaking dramatically revises certain prescriptive 
electrical equipment design, specification, and approval requirements 
and replaces them with performance-based requirements that incorporate 
international standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/96                     61 FR 4132
NPRM Correction                 02/23/96                     61 FR 7050
Notice of Meeting and Comment 
Period Extended to 4/2/96       02/26/96                     61 FR 7090
NPRM Correction                 03/05/96                     61 FR 8539
NPRM Comment Period End         03/18/96
Interim Final Rule              06/04/96                    61 FR 28260
Interim Final Rule Correction   06/26/96                    61 FR 33045
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/05/96
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/30/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald P. Miante, Project Manager, G-MSE-3, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2206

RIN: 2115-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________




2380. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1995 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL 
CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR 
SEAFARERS, 1978 (STCW) (CGD 95-062)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 9701; 44 USC 3507; 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 7101; 
46 USC 7107

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 12; 46 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) comprehensively 
amended the International Convention on Standards of Training, 
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), in 1995. The 
amendments come into force on February 1, 1997. This project is 
intended to implement them by revising 46 CFR Parts 10, 12, and 15 to 
ensure that the United States complies with their requirements on (1) 
the training of merchant mariners, (2) the documenting of their 
qualifications, and (3) watch-standing and other arrangements aboard 
seagoing merchant ships of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Meeting; Comment 
Period End 9/29/95              08/02/95                    60 FR 39306
Notice of Inquiry; Comment 
Period End 1/12/96              11/13/95                    60 FR 56970
NPRM                            03/26/96                    61 FR 13284
Notice of Public Meetings       04/08/96                    61 FR 15438
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/96
Interim Final Rule              01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher Young, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0216

RIN: 2115-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




2381. +STRUCTURAL MEASURES TO REDUCE OIL SPILLS FROM EXISTING TANK 
VESSELS WITHOUT DOUBLE HULLS (CGD 91-045C)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 80 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2115-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________




2382.  EXTENSION OF GREAT LAKES LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE (CGD 96-
006)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  44 USC 3507; 46 USC 5115

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 42.07-45(d)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory project revises 46 CFR 42.07-45(d)(2) 
allowing qualified Great Lakes Load Line Certificated vessels the 
opportunity to extend their Load Line certificate interval by 1 year. 
Only vessels in possession of a Great Lakes Load Line Certificate which 
can satisfactorily pass a Load Line extension examination will be 
considered. This revision changes the 90 day extension limit to 365 
days.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule Comment Period 
End 9/9/96                      07/09/96                    61 FR 35963
Final Action                    12/00/96

[[Page 62842]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Mark DeVries, Project Manager, G-MRP-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0009

RIN: 2115-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




2383.  TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS, ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AND 
MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  14 USC 633; 46 USC 2103

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 1 to 2; 46 CFR 5 to 6; 46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 16; 46 
CFR 25; 46 CFR 28; 46 CFR 30 to 34; 46 CFR 39; 46 CFR 50; 46 CFR 52 to 
54; 46 CFR 56 to 59; 46 CFR 61 to 63; 46 CFR 71; 46 CFR 75 to 77; 46 
CFR 91; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises title 46 CFR to reflect recent agency 
organizational changes and makes minor corrections to the title. This 
regulatory project will result in no substantive changes to current 
rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet Walton, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0257

RIN: 2115-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________




2384.  COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 4502; 45 USC 4505; 45 USC 4506

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements procedures for the administration of 
exemptions and provides that exemptions will be granted by the 
commandant. It also establishes criteria for termination of unsafe 
operations and it exempts vessels less than 36 feet from survival craft 
carriage requirements since that equipment could make small vessels 
unsafe. Finally, it establishes criteria for both instructor 
qualifications and acceptable course curricula. This interim final rule 
reflects changes to the earlier proposal that are less burdensome and 
that respond to public comments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule has been split from RIN 2115-AD12 
(CGD-88-079) because these non controversial sections are not expected 
to generate substantial public comment. The more controversial survival 
craft, immersion suit, or stability issues will be addressed under the 
original RIN 2115-AD12.

Agency Contact: CDR Mark Bobal, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0836

RIN: 2115-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



_______________________________________________________________________




2385. SAFETY/SECURITY ZONE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1233; 33 USC 1225

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 100; 33 CFR 165

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as 
a part of an established body of technical requirements to keep those 
requirements operationally current. Total actions expected to continue 
through October 1997: 300.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This is an open docket for routine field 
regulations.

Agency Contact: Margie G. Hegy, Project Manager, G-MOV-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0415

RIN: 2115-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




2386. ANCHORAGE AREA REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  33 USC 471; 33 USC 2030; 33 USC 2035; 33 USC 2071

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as 
a part of an established body of technical requirements to keep those 
requirements operationally current. Total actions expected to continue 
through October 1997: 6.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This is an open docket for routine field 
regulations.

Agency Contact: Margie G. Hegy, Project Manager, G-MOV-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0415

RIN: 2115-AA98

[[Page 62843]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2387. +IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCIAL FISHING-INDUSTRY VESSEL SAFETY 
ACT (CGD 88-079)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 4502; 46 USC 4506; 46 USC 6104(c); 46 USC 
10603(b)

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 28

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1993.

Abstract: The Commercial Fishing Industry Act of 1988 requires the 
Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations for certain safety 
equipment and vessel operating procedures. A final rule establishing 
requirements for navigation, radio, firefighting, and lifesaving 
equipment, and fuel, ventilation, and electrical systems was published 
in August, 1991. In August, 1992, an interim final rule established 
immersion suit requirements. In May, 1993, regulations for immersion 
suits on vessels operating on seasonally cold waters were also 
proposed. The remaining lifesaving equipment, immersion suit/seasonally 
cold waters, and stability issues for vessels less than 79 feet in 
length will be addressed in a combined final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM of Consolidated RIN 2115-
AC34                            07/09/87                    52 FR 25890
ANPRM Correction of Consolidated 
RIN 2115-AC34                   08/10/87                    52 FR 29556
ANPRM                           12/29/88                    53 FR 52735
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/27/89
ANPRM Extended Comment Period 
End 4/15/89                     03/02/89                     54 FR 8765
NPRM                            04/19/90                    55 FR 14924
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/90
Notice of Intent to Publish 
SNPRM                           08/31/90                    55 FR 35694
Final Action Except SNPRM 
Issues; Final Action Effective 
09/15/91                        08/14/91                    56 FR 40364
Final Rule Correction           09/20/91                    56 FR 47679
Correcting Amendments to Final 
Action of 08/14/91              01/06/92                      57 FR 363
Interim Final Rule: Immersion 
Suits                           08/03/92                    57 FR 34188
SNPRM To Address Stability and 
Other Small Fishing Vessel 
Issues                          10/27/92                    57 FR 48670
SNPRM Correction                12/03/92                    57 FR 57129
SNPRM Extended Comment Period 
End 02/28/93                    12/18/92                    57 FR 60158
SNPRM Correction                01/06/93                      58 FR 630
NPRM Seasonally Cold Waters     05/20/93                    58 FR 29502


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/27/92 (57 FR 48670)

Additional Information: The final rule published 08/14/91 addressed 
most issues raised in the NPRM. A final rule implementing provisions of 
the Aleutian Trade Act was handled under RIN 2115-AE77. Coast Guard 
docket 86-024, Uninspected Fish Processing Vessels (RIN 2115-AC34) was 
incorporated into this project in 1987. An interim final rule 
establishing requirement for exemptions, terminations, lifesaving 
equipment, and training is being handled separately under RIN 2115-
AF35.

Agency Contact: CDR Mark D. Bobal, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0836

RIN: 2115-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________




2388. VESSEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (CGD 89-050)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 2103; 46 USC 12501

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 187

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 46 USC 12501 requires the Secretary of Transportation to 
establish a Vessel Identification System (VIS). This rulemaking 
prescribes the manner and form for participating States to make 
information available for VIS; to establish guidelines for State vessel 
titling systems; and to establish procedures for certifying compliance 
with those guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/15/89                    54 FR 38358
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/14/89
NPRM                            10/05/93                    58 FR 51920
NPRM Correction                 10/15/93                    58 FR 53624
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/94
NPRM Comment Period Reopened to 
03/28/94                        02/24/94                     59 FR 8881
Interim Final Rule              04/25/95                    60 FR 20310
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/24/95
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period Reopened to 12/31/95     10/17/95                    60 FR 53727
Interim Final Rule: Change in 
Effective Date                  02/23/96                     61 FR 6943
Final Action                    04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/05/93 (58 FR 51920)

Additional Information: The effective date of April 24, 1996 applies to 
all provisions in this interim final rule other than 33 CFR Part 187, 
subpart D, which is suspended through April 23, 1998. The change in 
effective date of the interim final rule was published 2/23/96, 61 FR 
6943.

Agency Contact: LCDR Rick Ferraro, Project Manager, G-MRI-3, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0386

RIN: 2115-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




2389. +DISCHARGE-REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FOR VESSELS CARRYING OIL (CGD 90-068)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 4202

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 165

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.

Abstract: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 directed the President by 
August 18, 1992, to (1) require periodic inspection of discharge-
removal equipment to ensure that it is available in an emergency, and 
(2) require carriage of discharge-removal equipment by vessels 
operating in the navigable waters of the U.S. and carrying oil or 
hazardous substances. This action implemented those provisions and is 
considered significant because of expected costs and substantial public 
interest.

[[Page 62844]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/30/91                    56 FR 43534
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/16/91
NPRM                            09/29/92                    57 FR 44912
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
11/16/92                        10/26/92                    57 FR 48489
NPRM Comment Period End         10/29/92
Interim Final Rule              12/22/93                    58 FR 67988
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/22/94
Interim Final Rule Correction   01/26/94                     59 FR 3749
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/22/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/22/93 (58 FR 67988)

Additional Information: The Coast Guard will be evaluating new 
technology to determine whether additional rulemaking is appropriate.

Agency Contact: LT Mark Ledbetter, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1046

RIN: 2115-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________




2390. +OVERFILL DEVICES (CGD 90-071A)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3703

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 155 to 156

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1991.

Abstract: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires the Secretary of 
Transportation to issue regulations concerning the use of overfill 
devices. This action implemented the provisions of this Act and is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/93                     58 FR 4040
NPRM Comment Period End         03/15/93
Notice of Public Meeting        10/21/93                    58 FR 54315
Interim Final Rule              10/21/94                    59 FR 53286
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/19/95
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/19/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/12/93 (58 FR 4040)

Agency Contact: LTJG J. Grzelak, Project Manager, G-MSR-1, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6827

RIN: 2115-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




2391. CLAIMS PROCEDURES UNDER THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990 (CGD 91-035)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 2713; 33 USC 2714

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 136

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will implement section 1013 (Claims 
Procedures) and section 1014 (Designation of Source and Advertisement) 
of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This rulemaking was designated 
significant because of anticipated public interest. However, few 
comments were received on the interim final rule, and there has been 
limited claims activity. Since the final rule will consist of 
clarifications and editorial corrections, this action is now considered 
nonsignificant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/12/92                    57 FR 36314
Interim Final Rule Correction   09/09/92                    57 FR 41104
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/10/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/12/92 (57 FR 36314)

Additional Information: On October 30, 1995, the Comptroller General of 
the U.S. issued a decision on natural resource damage claims under the 
Oil Pollution Act of 1990. In his decision, he determined that the 
Trustees for natural resources may not submit claims against the Oil 
Spill Liability Trust Fund for natural resources damages pursuant to 
the general claims provisions of the Oil Pollution Act. Claims 
previously held in abeyance will be processed or returned as 
appropriate. Development of the final rule may now proceed.

Agency Contact: Don Calkin, Project Manager, National Pollution Fund 
Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 4200 Wilson 
Blvd, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Phone: 703 235-4761

RIN: 2115-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________




2392. +ESCORT VESSELS FOR CERTAIN TANKERS (CGD 91-202)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-380; 46 USC 3703

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 168

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking developed standards which implement section 
4116(c) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. It addressed the areas of 
Prince William and Puget Sounds where a two-vessel escort will be 
required for single-hull tankers greater than 5,000 gross tons. This 
action was considered significant because of substantial public and 
State government interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/92                    57 FR 30058
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/92
NPRM Comment Period Reopened to 
07/24/93                        03/26/93                    58 FR 16391
ANPRM: Further Comments Due 6/
28/93                           04/27/93                    58 FR 25766
Notice of Public Hearings       04/29/93                    58 FR 25959
Notice of Public Hearings 
Correction                      05/19/93                    58 FR 29157
Notice of Availability of Part 1 
of Study                        01/10/94                     59 FR 1411
Final Rule: Effective 11/17/94  08/19/94                    59 FR 42962
Final Rule: Partial Suspension: 
Effective 11/17/94              11/01/94                    59 FR 54519

[[Page 62845]]

Notice of Availability of Part 
II of Study                     02/01/95                     60 FR 6345


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/19/94 (59 FR 42962)

Additional Information: The Coast Guard, in cooperation with the Prince 
William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council, PWS Tanker 
Association, and Alaska Pipeline, conducted a disabled-tanker towing 
study. The result of the study was incorporated into this rulemaking. 
Tug escort requirements in areas other than Prince William Sound and 
Puget Sound are addressed in the project listed under RIN 2115-AE56.

Agency Contact: Tom Jordan, Project Manager, G-MSE-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0142

RIN: 2115-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




2393. +STATE ACCESS TO THE OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND (CGD 92-014)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 2712

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 133

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, February 18, 1991.

Abstract: Pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), this 
action specifies how the authority to obligate the pollution trust fund 
for oil spill response and cleanup efforts and to enter into agreements 
with the States will be exercised.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/13/92                    57 FR 53968
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/11/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/13/92 (57 FR 53968)

Agency Contact: Al Thuring, Project Manager, National Pollution Fund 
Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 4200 Wilson 
Blvd, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Phone: 703 235-4746

RIN: 2115-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________




2394. REGATTA REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1233

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently to 
ensure the safety of life on navigable waters before, during and after 
approved regatta and marine parade events. Total actions expected to 
continue through October 1997: 250.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This is an open docket for routine field 
regulations.

Agency Contact: Carlton Perry, Project Manager, G-OPB, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0979

RIN: 2115-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




2395. DRAWBRIDGE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  33 USC 499

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 117

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as 
a part of an established body of technical requirements to keep those 
requirements operationally current. Total actions expected to continue 
through October 1997: 50.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This is an open docket for routine field 
regulations.

Agency Contact: Alesia Steinberger, Project Manager, G-OPT-1, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6215

RIN: 2115-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




2396. +ESCORT VESSELS IN CERTAIN U.S. WATERS (91-202A)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-380; 46 USC 3703

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 168

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would designate those U.S. waters, other than 
Prince William Sound and Puget Sound, where tankers and other vessels 
must be escorted by a towing vessel or other appropriate vessel. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public and 
State government interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/27/93                    58 FR 25766
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/28/93
Notice of Meeting; Request for 
Comments, Comment Period End 2/
13/95                           12/21/94                    59 FR 65741


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This rulemaking is a companion to 2115-AE10, 
which concerns Prince William Sound and Puget Sound. A preliminary 
economic assessment is currently under development. Once completed, a 
Notice of Availability will be published in the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: LTJG Douglas Edgecomb, Project Manager, G-MSR-1, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 267-6827

RIN: 2115-AE56

[[Page 62846]]

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2397. INLAND NAVIGATION RULES; LIGHTING PROVISIONS (CGD 94-011)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  14 USC 2; 14 USC 633; 33 USC 151(a); 33 USC 2071

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 80; 33 CFR 82; 33 CFR 84; 33 CFR 87; 33 CFR 88; 
33 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend certain technical lighting 
provisions and interpretive regulations which supplement the Inland 
Navigation Rules and the International Regulations for Preventing 
Collisions at Sea (72 COLREGS). These changes would bring certain 
technical rules into conformity with amendments to the 72 COLREGS 
scheduled to become effective in November, 1995. The Coast Guard is 
also proposing several interpretive regulations to clarify ambiguities 
in the rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/20/94                    59 FR 37003
NPRM Correction                 08/24/94                    59 FR 43620
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Final effective date will be no earlier than 
October 1995 to correspond with effective date of COLREGS amendments. 
The NPRM of 07/20/94 erroneously indicated RIN 2115-AE72.

Agency Contact: Diane Appleby, Project Manager, G-MOV-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0352

RIN: 2115-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




2398. NOTICE OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS (CGD 94-027)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1231

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project clarified the hazardous conditions for which the 
Coast Guard must be notified, and the parties responsible for providing 
that notice. It also extended the notice requirement to include 
hazardous conditions not onboard a vessel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/03/94                    59 FR 39458
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/03/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: CDR Dennis Haise, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6451

RIN: 2115-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________




2399. REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1233; 50 USC 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g); 33 CFR 
6.04-1; 33 CFR 6.04-6; 33 CFR 160.5

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 165

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant local regulations issued routinely and 
frequently as part of an established body of technical requirements to 
keep those requirements operationally current. Occasionally, Regulated 
Navigation Areas which are more extensive will be listed separately. 
Fifteen actions expected to continue through October 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This is an open docket for routine field 
regulations.

Agency Contact: Margie G. Hegy, Project Manager, G-MOV-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0415

RIN: 2115-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




2400. IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF CASUALTIES (CGD 94-030)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1231; 43 USC 1333; 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 2306; 
46 USC 6101; 46 USC 6301; 46 USC 6305; 50 USC 198

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project clarifies those marine casualties that require 
immediate notification to the Coast Guard. It specifies when immediate 
notification was required, who is responsible for providing notice, and 
to whom notification must be made so that prompt emergency action can 
be taken as necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/03/94                    59 FR 39469
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/03/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/01/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LT Shelly Atkinson, Project Manager, G-MOA-1, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1415

RIN: 2115-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________




2401. MODERNIZATION OF EXAMINATION METHODS (CGD 94-029)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 2103; 31 USC 7101; 31 USC 7107; 31 USC 7306; 
31 USC 9701; 44 USC 3507; 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 2110; 46 USC 7301; 46 USC 
7302

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend 46 CFR parts 10 and 12 to allow other 
than written exams, and third-party testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/95                    60 FR 10053

[[Page 62847]]

NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Mark Gould, Project Manager, G-MSO-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6890

RIN: 2115-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________




2402. PROPELLER INJURY PREVENTION ABOARD RENTAL BOATS (CGD 95-041)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  46 USC 4302 et seq

CFR Citation:  33 CFR S

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Coast Guard published a notice of inquiry on this subject 
on May 11, 1995. It received 1983 comments, most of which were very 
general. It is clear that two boating accidents involving fatalities 
caused by propeller strikes on rented houseboats on Lake Shasta and 
Lake Havasu and several instances of crippling injuries in the last 
several years have generated a great deal of concern. This rulemaking 
would examine the number and nature of injuries sustained from vessel 
propellers and help the Coast Guard to determine the need for Federal 
or State regulation of these vessels, the livery companies leasing 
these vessels, or the operators of these vessels. Any regulation issued 
would be implemented to reduce future injuries and fatalities involving 
rented boats.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Request for Comments, 
Comment Period End 7/10/95      05/11/95                    60 FR 25191
Comment Period Reopened to 11/7/
95                              08/09/95                    60 FR 40545
ANPRM                           03/26/96                    61 FR 13123
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/01/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Randolph J. Doubt, Project Manager, G-OPB-3, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6810

RIN: 2115-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



_______________________________________________________________________




2403. +OPERATIONAL MEASURES TO REDUCE OIL SPILLS FROM EXISTING TANK 
VESSELS WITHOUT DOUBLE HULLS (CGD 91-045)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3703; PL 101-380

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 157

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 26, 1991.

Abstract: This rulemaking addresses the interim measures existing 
vessels must take to provide substantial protection to the environment. 
The interim measures will apply to existing vessels until the vessel 
must comply with the double-hull regulations. No tank vessel without a 
double hull may operate after January 15, 2015. Interim measures 
include operational requirements, such as bridge resource management, 
vessel specific policy and procedures, enhanced surveys, vital system 
surveys, an autopilot alarm, maneuvering performance capability tests, 
maneuvering and vessel status information, and under-keel clearance 
planning. This rulemaking is considered significant due to substantial 
public interest and environmental impact.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/01/91                    56 FR 56284
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/31/91
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
01/30/92                        01/13/92                     57 FR 1243
NPRM                            10/22/93                    58 FR 54870
NPRM Correction                 11/19/93                    58 FR 61143
Notice of Meeting and Comment 
Period Extended to 02/21/94     12/16/93                    58 FR 65683
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/93
Final Rule Arrival Notice and 
Lightering Equipment            08/05/94                    59 FR 40186
SNPRM Operational Measures, 
Comment Period End 2/1/96       11/03/95                    60 FR 55904
SNPRM Structural Measures, 
Comment Period End 3/27/96      12/28/95                    60 FR 67226
Final Action                    07/30/96                    61 FR 39770

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation; Environmental Impact

Additional Information: This entry was previously titled Existing Tank 
Vessel Hull Requirements. The rulemaking project has been divided into 
three distinct parts: A final rule was published that requires an 
advance notice of arrival for all tank vessels 5,000 GT or more 
entering U.S. ports and the carriage of lightering equipment on these 
vessels. Two separate supplemental notices of proposed rulemakings were 
published for Structural Measures and Operational Measures using RIN 
2115-AE01. Structural Measures (CGD 91-045c) will use RIN 2115-AF27. 
This rule is effective on November 27, 1996, except for sections 
157.415 and 157.420 of 33 CFR part 157 which are effective on February 
1, 1997; and sections 157.445 and 157.460(a) of 33 CFR part 157 which 
are effective on July 29, 1997.

Agency Contact: LCDR S Englebert, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6490

RIN: 2115-AE01

[[Page 62848]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2404. +FEDERAL AGENCY ACCESS TO THE OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND (CGD 
92-074)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 2712; 33 USC 2752

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 132

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would have implemented provisions of OPA 90 which 
govern payments to Federal agencies for oil removal costs and to 
initiate the assessments of natural resources damages. This action is 
being terminated because Inter-Agency Agreements, Memorandum of 
Understanding; and internal directives have proven adequate to provide 
funding to these agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Terminated               07/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Al Thuring, Project Manager, National Pollution Fund 
Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 4200 Wilson 
Blvd, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Phone: 703 235-4746

RIN: 2115-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




2405. NEW YORK VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE (CGD 92-052)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1231

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Coast Guard is expanding the boundaries of Vessel Traffic 
Services New York(VTSNY) Area. This expansion provides the Vessel 
Traffic Center (VTC) with a more complete vessel traffic image for the 
entrances to New York Harbor via Ambrose Channel, Raritan Bay, and Long 
Island Sound. The expansion also furnishes additional information on 
weather conditions and potential hazards to navigation. As a result, 
the VTSNY area expansion will assist in safer and more efficient vessel 
transits in the congested New York Harbor channels and reduce the 
potential for groundings, rammings, and collisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/93                    58 FR 30098
NPRM Comment Period End         07/09/93
Interim Final Rule              09/01/93                    58 FR 46081
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/18/93
Final Action                    08/29/96                    61 FR 45323
Final Action Effective          12/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/01/93 (58 FR 46081)

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman, Project Manager, G-MOV-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6277

RIN: 2115-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________




2406. FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK (CGD 
93-056)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1231; 33 USC 1321

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises the provisions of 33 CFR part 154 to 
provide regulations covering facilities transferring oil or hazardous 
materials that are clearer than the current regulations and promote a 
high level of safety and environmental protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/95                    60 FR 10044
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/95
Final Action                    08/08/96                    61 FR 41452
Correction                      08/15/96                    61 FR 42462
Final Action Effective          02/05/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LCDR John Farthing, Project Manager, G-MOC-3, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 267-0505

RIN: 2115-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




2407. +VESSEL REBUILD DETERMINATIONS (CGD 94-040)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  14 USC 664; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 9118; 46 USC 2103; 46 
USC 2107; 46 USC 2110; 46 app USC 841a; 46 app USC 876

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking defines relevant terms and develops a 
standard to determine the character and scope of work on a vessel that 
will result in a determination that the vessel has been rebuilt. 
Initiation of this proceeding is contemplated under the North American 
Free Trade Agreement. It is significant because it is of substantial 
interest to the maritime industry and the Canadian government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/95                    60 FR 17290
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/95
Final Action                    04/22/96                    61 FR 17814
Final Action Effective          06/21/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: A policy statement published May 10, 1994 (59 
FR 24060), described the Coast Guard's regulatory standard for rebuild 
determinations and related practices and procedures, pending 
publication of a final rule.

Agency Contact: Patricia Williams, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation Center, 
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: 800 799-8362

RIN: 2115-AE85
_______________________________________________________________________




2408. NAVIGATION SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR TOWING VESSELS (CGD 94-020)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1223; 33 USC 1231

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation requires towing vessels to carry certain 
navigation safety equipment such as radar, compasses, depth sounders,

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charts and publications and that they carefully choose, inspect, and 
maintain towlines. This rulemaking is necessary as as part of a 
comprehensive initiative to improve navigation safety for towing 
vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/03/95                    60 FR 55890
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/96
Final Action                    07/03/96                    61 FR 35064
Final Action Effective          08/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LCDR Suzanne Englebert, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6490

RIN: 2115-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________




2409. ADOPTION OF INDUSTRY STANDARDS (CGD 95-027)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  46 USC 3306; 46 USC 4104

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 26; 46 CFR 31; 46 CFR 32; 46 CFR 34; 46 CFR 35; 
46 CFR 38; 46 CFR 54; 46 CFR 56; 46 CFR 61; 46 CFR 72; 46 CFR 76 to 78; 
46 CFR 92; 46 CFR 95 to 97; 46 CFR 108; 46 CFR 109; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises or removes sections of 46 CFR that 
are obsolete, unnecessary or excessive when compared to International 
Marine Safety Standards. In many cases regulations are replaced by 
incorporated industry standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/95                    60 FR 65988
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/96
Final Action                    05/23/96                    61 FR 25984
Final Action Effective          06/24/96
Final Rule Correction           07/05/96                    61 FR 35138

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LCDR R. K. Butturini, Project Manager, G-MSE-3, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0027

RIN: 2115-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________




2410. CONFORMANCE OF THE WESTERN RIVERS MARKING SYSTEM WITH THE UNITED 
STATES AIDS TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM (CGD 94-091)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  14 USC 83; 14 USC 85; 33 USC 1233; 43 USC 1333

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 62.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will be revised to change the crossing marks in 
the Western Rivers Marking System (WRMS) from solid color red or green 
to checkered non-lateral green-and-white or red-and-white dayboards as 
appropriate. This change will make the dayboards more visible to the 
mariner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/29/95                    60 FR 67345
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/12/96
NPRM                            03/27/96                    61 FR 13470
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/96
Final Action                    06/03/96                    61 FR 27780
Final Action Effective          06/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: LTJG Chad Asplund, Project Manager, G-OPN-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1386

RIN: 2115-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




2411. ATON ON ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS AND FIXED STRUCTURES (CGD 95-052)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  14 USC 85; 33 USC 1233; 43 USC 1333

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 67.05; 33 CFR 67.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would have streamlined the procedure for 
marine industry manufacturers to have lights and fog signal emitters 
inspected by employing independent laboratories instead of the Coast 
Guard. (sec. 67.05-10 & 67.10-15). This project was withdrawn due to 
substantial issues raised by public comments, indicating a need for 
further study before proceeding with rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Request for Comments, 
Comment Period End 02/09/96     01/10/96                      61 FR 708
NPRM                            03/27/96                    61 FR 13472
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/96
Withdrawn                       05/29/96                    61 FR 25984

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LTJG Chad Asplund, Project Manager, G-OPN-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1386

RIN: 2115-AF15
_______________________________________________________________________




2412.  REMOVE PENALTY PROVISIONS APPENDIX (CGD 96-101)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  14 USC 636

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The appendix to 33 CFR subpart 1.07 lists a number of penalty 
provisions in statutes the Coast Guard is authorized to enforce. It 
also lists the penalty procedure (civil or criminal)

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the Coast Guard uses for violations of each statute. The Appendix has 
been out of date since 1982 and the Coast Guard does not anticipate 
updating it. Any benefits conferred on the public from continuing to 
publish this outdated Appendix are clearly out weighed by the costs of 
continuing to publish it. Therefore, it is being removed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/96                    61 FR 18250
Final Action Effective          04/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT Michele Bouziane, Project Manager, G-LMI, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0014

RIN: 2115-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________




2413.  FIRST AND FIFTH DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, MARINE INSPECTION 
AND CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONE BOUNDARIES (CGD 96-016)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  14 USC 633

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends descriptions of District, Marine Inspection 
and Captain of the Port Zone boundaries in Title 33 CFR. The Coast 
Guard is reorganizing its Marine Inspection Office New York, Group/
Captain of the Port New York, Group Sandy Hook and Vessel Traffic 
Service New York by consolidating them into a single unit, Activities 
New York. In a related but separate action the Marine Inspection 
functions performed by MIO New York will be split to coincide with the 
COTP Long Island Sound and COTP New York areas of responsibility. This 
reorganization requires realigning the Coast Guard's First and Fifth 
District Boundaries, the Fifth District covering additional portions of 
New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean, which were formerly, but are no 
longer within the First District. Concurrently this rulemaking 
redefines the Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zones for New 
York, Long Island Sound, Philadelphia and Hampton Roads to cover those 
areas of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and the Atlantic Ocean, 
which were, but are no longer, within the New York Marine Inspection 
Zone and Captain of the Port Zone boundaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          04/15/96
Final Action                    05/13/96                    61 FR 21957

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Schaefer, Project Manager, G-OPR-1, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0001

RIN: 2115-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________




2414.  REORGANIZATION OF COAST GUARD AREAS, DISTRICTS, AND 
MARINE INSPECTION AND CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONES (CGD 96-025)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  14 USC 633

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the descriptions of two Districts and 
several Marine Inspection Zones and Captain of the Port Zones resulting 
from recent organizational changes. The rule also describes the new 
office location for the Atlantic and Pacific Area Commanders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/13/96                    61 FR 29958
Final Action Effective          06/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Maureen Melton, Project Manager, G-CPP, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2299

RIN: 2115-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




2415.  TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES; 
MISCELLANEOUS EDITORIAL CHANGES AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS (CGD 96-026)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  14 USC 633; 46 USC 2103

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 1; 33 CFR 26; 33 CFR 81; 33 CFR 89; 33 CFR 114; 
33 CFR 116; 33 CFR 127; 33 CFR 141; 33 CFR 151; 33 CFR 154; 33 CFR 157; 
33 CFR 160; 33 CFR 164; 33 CFR 174; 33 CFR 179; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises title 33 CFR to reflect recent agency 
organizational changes and makes minor corrections to the title. This 
regulatory project will result in no substantive changes to current 
rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/96                    61 FR 33660
Final Action Effective          06/30/96
Final Rule Correction           07/12/96                    61 FR 36629

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet Walton, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0257

RIN: 2115-AF33

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_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2416.  +AVIATION SECURITY REVIEW

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44706; 49 USC 44901 
to 44905; 49 USC 44907; 49 USC 44913 to 44914; 49 USC 44932; 49 USC 
44935 to 44936; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 107; 14 CFR 108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As an action parallel to the Commission on Aviation Safety 
and Security ( Gore Commission) , the FAA will review its security 
regulations in conjunction with a threat assessment of terrorism within 
the United States as applied to civil aviation. It will examine the 
vulnerabilities of the civil aviation system, including flights landing 
here from abroad. The FAA will consider security procedures, equipment, 
and capabilities for specific aspects of the security systems to 
include: checked baggage, checkpoint screening, access controls, 
passenger profiling, future changes in travel procedures, mail and 
cargo, and the integrity of personnel with access to aircraft. This 
rulemaking is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

End Review                      01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/00/97

Agency Contact: Karl Shrum, Office of Civil Aviation Security, Policy 
and Planning, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3946

RIN: 2120-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2417. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS; CRASH-RESISTANT FUEL SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 40 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes changes to the airworthiness standards 
to improve the crash resistance of fuel systems on normal, utility, 
acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes. The FAA has determined that 
improved crash resistance of these fuel systems is necessary to prevent 
deaths and injuries due to fire in survivable crashes. The proposed 
design changes would limit fuel spillage near ignition sources and 
would provide additional time for the survivors to evacuate the 
airplane.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/05/85                     50 FR 8948
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/03/85
NPRM                            02/28/90                     55 FR 7280
NPRM Comment Period End         06/28/90
SNPRM                           02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/28/90 (55 FR 7280)

Additional Information: Formerly titled ``Amend part 23 To Include 
Requirements for Crash-Resistant Fuel Systems.'' Project No. ACE-82-
005R.

Agency Contact: Norman Vetter, Standards Office, Aircraft Certification 
Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816 426-5688

RIN: 2120-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




2418. REVIEW OF PART 47, AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION, AND PART 49, RECORDING 
OF AIRCRAFT TITLES AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44101 to 
44108; 49 USC 44110 to 44111; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 45302; 49 USC 46104; 
49 USC 46301

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 47; 14 CFR 49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice would propose to update parts 47 and 49 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations to reflect changes in the law, legal 
interpretations, other recent rulemaking actions, and the FAA's current 
aircraft registry practices. The intent of these proposed changes is to 
articulate, modernize, and simplify the existing regulations rather 
than alter established procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number AFS-89-201R.

Agency Contact: Sharon Ashford, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney 
Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, 
Oklahoma 73125
Phone: 405 954-7038

RIN: 2120-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




2419. +PART 145 REVIEW: REPAIR STATIONS(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44702; 49 USC 44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44710; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 
49 USC 45301 to 45302

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CFR Citation:  14 CFR 43; 14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to update and revise the regulations for 
repair stations. This action is necessary because many portions of the 
current repair station regulations do not reflect technical advances in 
aircraft maintenance practices or aircraft technology. The revisions 
would reorganize the repair station rules to reduce duplication of 
regulatory language and eliminate obsolete information. The proposal 
also would establish new requirements that relate to repair station 
ratings and classes, manual requirements, recordkeeping, and personnel. 
As part of this action, a small entities review under 5 USC Section 610 
Will be included. This rulemaking is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Meetings       07/24/89                    54 FR 30866
Notice Correction               08/08/89                    54 FR 32563
NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/00/97

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-87-045R. This project was 
formerly entitled Review and Revision of Repair Station Requirements, 
and Repair Station and Repairmen Certification Rules.

Agency Contact: Richard Nowak, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7228

RIN: 2120-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________




2420. +REVISION OF PART 108, AIRPLANE OPERATOR SECURITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  40 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44901 to 44905; 49 
USC 44907; 49 USC 44913 to 44914; 49 USC 44932; 49 USC 44935 to 44936; 
49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend part 108 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations to incorporate new requirements in response to worldwide 
terrorist activity. This rulemaking is considered significant because 
of its safety implications and substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number ACS-87-107R.

Agency Contact: Craig Stier, Office of Civil Aviation Security, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3413

RIN: 2120-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




2421. +REVISION OF PART 107, AIRPORT SECURITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44706; 49 USC 44901 to 44905; 49 
USC 44907; 49 USC 44913 to 44914; 49 USC 44932; 49 USC 44935 to 44936; 
49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice would propose to amend part 107 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations to incorporate new requirements in response to the 
worldwide terrorist activity. This rulemaking is considered significant 
because of its safety implications and substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number ACS-87-106R.

Agency Contact: Linda Bruce, Office of Civil Aviation Security, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8553

RIN: 2120-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




2422. +ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40103; 40 USC 
40105; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44110; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 
44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 46102

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the Federal Aviation Regulations to 
provide for the granting of relief from the literal compliance with 
certain rules provided the applicant justifies this relief and that the 
FAA finds that the provisions not complied with are compensated for by 
factors that have an equivalent level of safety or that there will be 
no adverse effect on safety. This action is considered significant 
because of a substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number ARM-90-045R. Formerly titled 
``Exemption Process.''

Agency Contact: Linda Williams, Office of Rulemaking, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9685

RIN: 2120-AD66

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_______________________________________________________________________




2423. VISUAL DESCENT POINTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice would propose to incorporate visual descent point 
(VDP) requirements into Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
(FAR). In addition, this notice would amend the VDP requirements in 
Part 121 of the FAR to be consistent with the VDP requirements in Part 
135 of the FAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number AFS-91-206R.

Agency Contact: Alberta Brown, Regulations Branch, Air Transportation 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8321

RIN: 2120-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________




2424. +AGING AIRCRAFT SAFETY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 
49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 
44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 
to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901 to 44904; 49 USC 44906; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, April 24, 1992.
Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 1991; action must be initiated by 04/24/
92.

Abstract: This action would require air carriers of certain aircraft 
used in air transportation to demonstrate that the aircraft's 
maintenance has been adequate to ensure the highest degree of safety. 
Based on the comments received to the notice of proposed rulemaking, 
the FAA is considering other actions in lieu of the operational limit 
requirement, certain reporting requirements, and maintenance check 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/93                    58 FR 51944
NPRM Comment Period End         02/02/94
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
03/04/94                        02/08/94                     59 FR 5741
SNPRM                           01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; Regulatory Evaluation 10/05/
93 (58 FR 51944)

Additional Information: Project Number AFS-92-029R.

Agency Contact: Frederick Sobeck, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7355

RIN: 2120-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




2425. +REDUCED ALTITUDE SEPARATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 46306; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the 1950's, a vertical separation minimum of 2,000 feet 
was established for use between aircraft operating above flight level 
290. Reducing the 2,000-foot separation requirement to 1,000 feet would 
increase flight level availability, increase en route airspace 
capacity, enable aircraft to fly at more fuel efficient altitudes, and 
increase air traffic controller flexibility. This action is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Meeting Notice           07/22/93                    58 FR 39273
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-279R

Agency Contact: Roy Grimes, Technical Programs Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3755

RIN: 2120-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




2426. +AIRPORT NOISE COMPATIBILITY PLANNING (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 
471-1; 49 USC 47501 to 47504

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the requirements for developing 
noise exposure maps and noise compatibility programs and submitting 
them for FAA approval. The revisions are intended to expedite and 
simplify the part 150 process. Under the revised process, the mandatory 
set of noise abatement measures which are presently required to be 
considered by each airport sponsor would be limited in scope depending 
on the characteristics of each airport and its surrounding community. 
The new process would be supported by appropriate guidance, training, 
review, standardization, and

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consultation requirements. As part of this action, a small entities 
review under 5 USC Section 610 will be included. This project is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AEE-90-410R.

Agency Contact: Alan V. Trickey, Policy and Regulations Division, 
Office of Environment and Energy, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-3496

RIN: 2120-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




2427. +CORROSION CONTROL PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 
49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 
44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 
to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44902; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project would ensure that airplanes used or not used in 
common carriage in air transportation have a comprehensive corrosion 
prevention program within their maintenance or inspection programs. In 
April 1988, a commercial transport airplane experienced an in-flight 
decompression and separation of approximately 18 feet of the fuselage 
skin and structure at the top of the airplane. The airplane had been in 
service for 19 years and had flown almost 90,000 flights. The National 
Transportation Safety Board concluded that the failure of the airline 
to detect skin disbonding resulted in corrosion and metal fatigue 
leading to separation of the airplane's skin structure. This rulemaking 
is considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-382R

Agency Contact: Frederick Sobeck, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7355

RIN: 2120-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________




2428. CINCINNATI, OH, CLASS B AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40105; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44110; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 
44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 46102

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would alter the Cincinnati, OH, Terminal Control 
Area (TCA) to redefine the airspace around the Cincinnati/Northern 
International Airport. The objective of this proposal is to 
substantially increase safety while accommodating the legitimate 
concerns of airspace users.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-93-476T

Agency Contact: Patricia Crawford, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation 
Branch, Airspace Rules & Aeronautical Info Division, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9255

RIN: 2120-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




2429. FLIGHT OPERATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would codify the Federal Aviation 
Administration's policy not to use information from voluntary Flight 
Operational Quality Assurance programs in any enforcement actions taken 
against operators or pilots. The proposed amendment responds to 
industry groups that have been reluctant to participate. These programs 
benefit aviation safety by providing information that can lead to 
improvements in training and operations. In 1995 the FAA will initiate 
a two-year concept demonstration study in partnership with industry. 
Based on the study, the FAA will issue an Advisory Circular. The FAA 
will use the information from the study to determine if it is 
appropriate to codify in the rules the immunity provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-154R

Agency Contact: Dan Meier, Flight Standards Service, Regulations 
Branch, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3789

RIN: 2120-AF04

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_______________________________________________________________________




2430. +AIR TOUR STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 
44705; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 44716; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FAA is seeking information on air tour and sightseeing 
operations that are currently allowed to operate under less stringent 
regulations than those applied to other types of commercial operations. 
Over the past decade the number of these operations and the number of 
accidents and incidents associated with these operations have 
increased. Hot air balloons and gliders would not be included in this 
amendment. This rulemaking is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-91-012R. RIN 2120-AF61 
which was proposed as a new item for this agenda was a duplicate of 
this rulemaking and has been terminated. This rulemaking was previously 
titled, ``Sightseeing Operations.''

Agency Contact: Dave Metzbower, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3749

RIN: 2120-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




2431. AVIATION INSURANCE (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44301 to 44310

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 198

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise and update the aviation 
insurance requirements. This action is being taken to reflect current 
legislative language, to be current with industry practices, to reflect 
industry concerns, and to recapture administrative expenses incurred. 
As part of this action, a small entities review under 5 USC Section 610 
will be included. This action will clarify the language and make it 
conform with the current legislative language and intent.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: APO-93-512R

Agency Contact: Ellie Eilenberg, Office of Policy, Plans, and 
Management Analysis, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3090

RIN: 2120-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________




2432. NORMAL CATEGORY MAXIMUM WEIGHT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 27; 14 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA announced a public meeting to discuss the use of 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Commission procedures in future harmonized 
rulemaking. One specific rulemaking discussed was a proposed increase 
in the current maximum gross weight limitation of 6,000 pounds for 
certification as a normal category rotorcraft. This project has been 
assigned to ARAC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Meeting        02/05/94                      59 FR 554
NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/00/97

Additional Information: Project No. ASW-92-218A.

Agency Contact: Kim Smith, Rotorcraft Standards Staff, Rotorcraft 
Directorate, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, ASW-110, FAA, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0110
Phone: 817 222-5128

RIN: 2120-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________




2433. +OVERFLIGHTS OF UNITS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 
44709; 49 USC 44711 to 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 
49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46306

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 93; 14 CFR 121; 15 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public comment has been sought on general policy and specific 
recommendations for voluntary and regulatory actions to address the 
effects of aircraft overflights on national parks. The Federal Aviation 
Administration and the National Park Service will cooperate in 
developing measures to resolve current noise impacts and prevent 
potential future impacts from overflights at national parks. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public interest 
and substantial interest of another Government agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/17/94                    59 FR 12740
ANPRM Correction                04/01/94                    59 FR 15350
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/15/94
Extended Comment Period End 07/
15/94                           06/20/94                    59 FR 31883
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Refer to 1996 Regulatory Plan entry RIN 2120-
AF93,

[[Page 62856]]

Airspace Management: Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of the Grand 
Canyon and also RIN 2120-AG11, Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of 
the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Agency Contact: Neil Saunders, Air Traffic Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9241

RIN: 2120-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




2434. +CONTROLLED REST ON THE FLIGHT DECK

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal would allow part 121 certificate holders who 
operate aircraft that require three flight crewmembers, two pilots and 
a flight engineer, to implement a controlled rest on the flight deck 
program. Under the program, when cockpit workload permits, one flight 
crewmember at a time would be given the opportunity to sleep for a 
brief period of time at his or her duty station during the cruise 
portion of a flight. Before using the controlled rest concept, however, 
the certificate holder would have to obtain approval for its program 
from the FAA. This proposal originated as a recommendation from the 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee and responds to industry 
interest in developing a controlled rest program that is approved by 
the FAA. This rulemaking is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-764A

Agency Contact: Larry Youngblut, Air Transportation Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3755

RIN: 2120-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




2435. +SUBMISSION TO DRUG TESTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 44707; 
49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 
44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would propose amendments to require aircraft 
crewmembers to submit to tests that show the presence of alcohol, 
drugs, or drug metabolites when requested by Federal, State, or local 
law enforcement officers investigating violations of Federal, State, or 
local law. The proposed amendments are intended to reduce aircraft 
accidents and incidents attributed to the use of drugs by crewmembers. 
This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-90-082

Agency Contact: Thomas K. Glista, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8150

RIN: 2120-AF64
_______________________________________________________________________




2436. TYPE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR CHANGED PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 
40103; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44110; 49 USC 
44502; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 
49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 11; 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the procedural regulations for the 
certification of changes to type certificated products. The amendments 
are needed to accommodate the trend toward fewer products that are of 
completely new design and more products with repeated changes of 
previously approved designs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR-95-053A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: Lyle Davis, Office of Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9583

RIN: 2120-AF68

[[Page 62857]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2437. +PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40116 to 40117; 49 USC 47111; 
49 USC 47114 to 47116

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 158

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to increase the amount of compensation 
that a carrier may earn for collecting and remitting a passenger 
facility charge from eight cents to ten cents. In addition, the NPRM 
proposes to clarify that monthly remittances must be received by 
airport public agencies collecting PFCs on the last day of each month. 
The NPRM also proposes to amend the regulation to reflect the statutory 
prohibition on collection of PFCs from passengers using frequent flyer 
bonus awards. This rulemaking is significant because of substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/16/96                    61 FR 16678
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/16/96
Extended Comment Period End 8/
16/96                           05/21/96                    61 FR 25420
NPRM                            01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/16/96 (61 FR 16678)

Additional Information: Project Number: APP-94-568P.

Agency Contact: Sheryl Scarborough, Airport Financial Assistance 
Division, Office of Airports Planning and Programming, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8825

RIN: 2120-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




2438. WATER AND HAIL INGESTION STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes changes to the water and hail ingestion 
standards for aircraft turbine engines. This proposal addresses an 
engine power-loss instability phenomena attributed to operation in 
extreme rain or hail that is not adequately addressed by current 
requirements. This proposal also harmonizes with requirements being 
drafted by the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA). The proposed changes, 
if adopted, will establish one set of common requirements, thereby 
reducing the hardship on the United States and worldwide aviation 
industry, by eliminating the need for manufacturers to comply with 
different sets of standards when seeking validation from the FAA and 
JAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/96                    61 FR 41688
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/09/96 (61 FR 41688)

Additional Information: Project Number: ANE-93-734A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: Thomas Boudreeau, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299
Phone: 617 238-7117

RIN: 2120-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




2439. +REVISIONS TO DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER RULES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 81 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AF76
_______________________________________________________________________




2440. MISCELLANEOUS CABIN SAFETY CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the airworthiness standards 
for transport category airplanes relating to flight attendant assist 
space, flight attendant assist handles, door hold open features, 
outside viewing means, interior compartment doors and portable oxygen 
equipment. With one exception, these proposals are not the result of 
any specific incident or recommendation, but are part of the FAA's 
continuing effort to upgrade the regulations to improve the overall 
level of safety in areas where the state-of-the-art and good design 
practice have indicated that such upgrades are warranted. These 
proposals would result in both new type design regulations as well as 
requirements applicable to existing designs implemented bia the 
operating rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/96                    61 FR 38552
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/24/96 (61 FR 38552)

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-90-016R.

Agency Contact: Jeff Gardlin, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056

[[Page 62858]]

Phone: 206 227-2136

RIN: 2120-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________




2441. REVISION OF HYDRAULICS SYSTEMS AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS TO 
HARMONIZE WITH EUROPEAN AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS FOR TRANSPORT CATEGORY 
AIRPLANES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice proposes to amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes to harmonize hydraulic systems design and 
test requirements with standards proposed for the European Joint 
Aviation Requirements. These proposals were developed in cooperation 
with the Joint Aviation Authorities of Europe and the US and European 
aviation industry through the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee 
(ARAC). These changes are intended to benefit the public interest by 
standardizing certain requirements, concepts, and procedures contained 
in the airworthiness standards without reducing and potentially 
enhancing the current level of safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/96                    61 FR 35056
Correction                      07/29/96                    61 FR 39515
Correction                      08/12/96                    61 FR 41924
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/03/96 (61 FR 35056)

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-96-105A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: Manhidner Wahi, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2142
Fax: 206 227-1320

RIN: 2120-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




2442. REVISION OF GATE REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH-LIFT DEVICE CONTROLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would revise the requirements 
concerning gated positions on the control used by the pilot to select 
the position of an airplane's high-lift devices. It would update the 
current standards to take into account the multiple configurations of 
the high-lift devices provided on current airplanes to perform landings 
and go-around maneuvers. This rulemaking would also harmonize these 
standards with those being proposed for the European Joint Aviation 
Requirements (JAR).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-96-284A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: Don Stimson, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 1601 Rind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-1129

RIN: 2120-AF82
_______________________________________________________________________




2443. BRAKED ROLL CONDITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would amend the requirements for 
landing gear braking on transport category airplanes to require that 
the airplane be designed to withstand main landing gear maximum braking 
forces during ground operations. This action would ensure that the 
landing gear and fuselage are capable of withstanding the dynamic loads 
associated with the maximum dynamic braking condition, and would also 
relieve a burden on industry by eliminating differences between the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and European Joint Aviation 
Requirements (JAR).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/96                    61 FR 40710
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/05/96 (61 FR 40710)

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-94-462A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: Iven Connally, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2120

RIN: 2120-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




2444. BIRD INGESTION STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes changes to amend the type certification 
standards for aircraft turbine engines that concern bird ingestion. 
This proposal updates the current bird ingestion standards to reflect 
recent analysis defining the actual bird threat encountered by turbine 
engines. This proposal also harmonizes the FAA's type certification 
standards on this issue with requirements being drafted by the Joint 
Aviation Authorities (JAA). The proposed changes, if adopted, would 
establish one set of common requirements, and thereby reduce the 
regulatory hardship on the aviation industry by eliminating the need 
for manufacturers to comply with different sets of standards when 
seeking type

[[Page 62859]]

certification from the FAA and validation from the JAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: ANE-93-733A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: John Golinski, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299
Phone: 617 238-7119

RIN: 2120-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




2445. TWO APPROACH CHARTS(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to establish a requirement for two sets 
of approach charts to be available and used by the flight crewmembers 
during commercial operations under instrument flight rules (IFR). It 
responds to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) finding (A-
93-35) recommending that all pilots operating aircraft under 14 CFR 
parts 135 and 121 have access to their own set of instrument approach 
charts and use them during the approach and landing segment of the 
flight. This notice would also standardize the requirement and rule 
language for both parts 121 and 135. As part of this action, a small 
entities review under 5 USC Section 610 will be included.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-95-390R.

Agency Contact: Bernie Busby, Commuter and Air Taxi Branch, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8086

RIN: 2120-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




2446. NON-FEDERAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to establish rules governing the minimum 
operational requirements for those air traffic control facilities not 
operated by the United States (non-Federal). The FAA is taking this 
action to ensure that these entities operate at a level equivalent to 
those facilities presently being operated by the Federal Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-95-021R.

Agency Contact: Joseph C. White, Air Traffic Rules Branch, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




2447. NATIONAL SECURITY AREAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 
44717; 49 USC 44722; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will propose to add a new section to part 91 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations that would address National Security 
Areas and the associated NOTAM responsibility of the FAA Administrator 
in issuing temporary flight restrictions governing the operational 
responsibilities of pilots operating aircraft near national security 
areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/00/97

Additional Information: Project No. ATA-94-622R.

Agency Contact: Joseph C. White, Air Traffic Rules Branch, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AF97
_______________________________________________________________________




2448. +LICENSING COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 82 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




2449. REVISION OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: AIRCRAFT DISPATCHERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 
49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 
45301 to 45302

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the regulations that prescribe 
the certification and training requirements for aircraft dispatchers. 
Current regulations prescribing these certification requirements do not 
reflect the significant technological advances

[[Page 62860]]

that have occurred in the aviation industry and the enhancements in 
training and instructional methods that have affected all aircraft 
dispatchers. The proposal would consolidate and clarify all 
certification, training, and experience requirements for aircraft 
dispatchers in newly revised part 65, subpart C, and appendix A of part 
65.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-94-171A.

Agency Contact: Tom Toula, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3718

RIN: 2120-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




2450. FEES FOR AEROMEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINING SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 9701; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104; 49 USC 
40105; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 45301 
to 45303

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 187

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish (1) a schedule of fees for all 
aeromedical education training services, (2) the methodology for 
computing user fees, and (3) a timetable for periodical updates of 
established fees. The proposal is necessary to permit the FAA to 
recover the costs incurred in sponsoring aeromedical education training 
services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AAM-95-065R.

Agency Contact: B. J. Hudson, Aeromedical Standards Branch, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 493-4077

RIN: 2120-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




2451.  +PLACARDING CERTAIN CARGO OR BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44704 to 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 
44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 
49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is intended to complement action proposed by the 
Research and Special Programs Administration to prohibit the transport 
of oxidizers and oxidizing materials in certain cargo or baggage 
compartments on both passenger-carrying and cargo airplanes by 
requiring all such compartments to be properly labeled with an 
identifying placard, sign, or other marking. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-96-368R.

Agency Contact: Gary Davis, Air Transportation Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3413

RIN: 2120-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________




2452.  +IDENTICAL SECURITY MEASURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 
49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44716 to 
44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901 to 44904; 49 USC 44906

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As an action intended to implement the Antiterrorism and 
Effective Death Act of 1996 (PL 104-132, 4/14/96), the FAA is proposing 
to amend existing airplane operator security rules for foreign air 
carriers and foreign operators of U.S. registered aircraft. The 
proposed amendment would require the Administrator to accept a foreign 
air carrier's program only if the Administrator finds that the security 
program provides for identical security measures to those provided by 
U.S. air carriers serving the same airport. The proposed rule will 
establish the obligation to use identical security measures. The actual 
measures to be used will be identified through changes to the nonpublic 
security program of the foreign air carriers. This rule is considered 
significant due to substantial public interest and concern of foreign 
governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/00/97

Additional Information: Project No. ACP-96-363R.

Agency Contact: Craig Stier, Civil Aviation Security Division, Office 
of, Civil Aviation Security Policy and Planning, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3413

RIN: 2120-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________




2453.  +AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION SERVICE COST RECOVERY FOR 
SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION AND SURVEILLANCE WHEN PERFORMED OUTSIDE THE U.S

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 9701; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 
USC 40109; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 45301 to 45303

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CFR Citation:  14 CFR 187

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The intention of this rulemaking is to implement certain 
provisions of P.L. 103-305, Section 209, Foreign Fee Collection, which 
permits the FAA to recover the full cost of providing certification-
type services outside the United States. It is also intended that the 
final rule will provide the flexibility for the Aircraft Certification 
Service to adjust its charges on a case by case basis in accordance 
with the complexity of the certification-type service rendered. In 
order for the service to recover full cost of this expanded activity, 
all charges will be based on actual Personnel Compensation and 
Benefits, at the time the service is provided, through an arrangement 
between the FAA and the direct beneficiaries receiving the service. 
This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project No. AIR-94-424R.

Agency Contact: Al Astorga, International Airworthiness Program 
Officer, Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9559

RIN: 2120-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




2454.  +LICENSING OPERATION OF A LAUNCH SITE AND LAUNCH FROM A 
NON-FEDERAL LAUNCH SITE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 70101 to 70119

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 415; 14 CFR 417

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish requirements for licensing the 
operation of a launch site and for licensing the conduct of a launch 
from a non-Federal launch site. The law requires anyone who proposes to 
operate a launch site within the U.S., or a U.S. citizen proposing to 
operate a launch site outside the U.S., to obtain a license from DOT. 
This action would govern obtaining a license to operate such a launch 
site. Currently, commercial rocket launches take place from federal 
government installations operated by the Department of Defense and 
NASA. Licensing requirements for those launches are being developed in 
a related rulemaking (RIN 2120-AF99). In this action, DOT proposes to 
implement rules regarding obtaining a license to launch from the new 
commercial launch sites, where DOT, rather than NASA or the military, 
has primary responsibility. This rulemaking is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AST-96-341R.

Agency Contact: Randy Repcheck, Licensing and Safety Division, AST-200, 
Office of Commercial Space, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2258

RIN: 2120-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




2455.  REVISED PRECISION APPROACH LANDING SYSTEMS POLICY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This statement announces the FAA's proposed policy for 
acquisition, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the 
instrument landing system (ILS) and the microwave landing system (MLS) 
during the transition to the global positioning system (GPS). The 
policy statement of December 1989 announced the transition from the ILS 
to the MLS for precision approach service in the National Airspace 
System. Since that time, advancement of GPS-based landing system 
technology has provided a more economical means of providing approach 
services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy Statement                12/27/89                    54 FR 53231
Policy Statement                10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Wedge, Airway Facilities Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7848

RIN: 2120-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




2456.  +FEES FOR AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR CERTAIN FLIGHTS 
THROUGH U.S.-CONTROLLED AIRSPACE AND FOR AERONAUTICAL STUDIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 9701; 49 USC 106 (g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44502; 49 
USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44718; 49 USC 45301 to 45303; 49 USC 
46101 to 46102; 49 USC 46104

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 77; 14 CFR 187

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish a schedule of fees for air 
traffic services for aircraft which overfly U.S. airspace and for FAA 
aeronautical studies that are conducted for proposed construction in 
navigable airspace. This proposal is necessary to allow the FAA to 
fully recover the costs it incurs in performing these services. The 
intended effect of this proposal is to contribute toward the FAA's goal 
of being 100 percent user supported by the year 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project No. APO-96-172R.

Agency Contact: Cherie Jack, Office of Aviation Policy and Plans, 
Department

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of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independent 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3323

RIN: 2120-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




2457.  +CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY USER FEES

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  49 USC 9701; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 
USC 40109; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 45301 to 45303

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 187

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish fees for security activities 
performed by the FAA, which include inspecting air carrier, airport, 
and FAA navigation and air traffic control security, approving and 
amending airline and airport security programs, investigating criminal 
and regulatory violations, testing and approving security equipment, 
and other functions. This proposal is necessary to allow the FAA to 
fully recover the costs it incurs in performing these services. The 
intended effect of this proposal is to contribute toward the FAA's goal 
of being 100 percent user supported by the year 2003. This action is 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project No. APO-96-355R.

Agency Contact: Cherie Jack, Office of Aviation Policy and Plans, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3323

RIN: 2120-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________




2458.  +DISPUTE RESOLUTION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  00 CFR 00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would formally establish procedures the FAA 
will use to settle contract disputes and protests.
The FAA Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) was established as an 
organization that has broad discretion to resolve protests and contract 
disputes, utilize administrative or alternative dispute resolution 
techniques and provide fair and impartial decisions or recommendations, 
supported by the facts and law. In order for this office to carry out 
its function, while providing for appropriate due process, it is 
necessary that certain of its procedures uniformly have the force and 
effect of law. This would include matters such as the establishment of 
filing deadlines; the power to issue subpoenas and protective orders; 
the power to levy sanctions; and the discretion to establish schedules, 
and to limit discovery, length of presentations, numbers of exhibits, 
and other similar matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Project No. AGC-96-353R.

Agency Contact: Jerome Jones, Office of Chief Counsel, Dispute 
Resolutions, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3824

RIN: 2120-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




2459.  COMMERCIAL PASSENGER-CARRYING OPERATIONS IN SINGLE ENGINE 
AIRCRAFT UNDER INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711 to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 
44717; 49 USC 44722

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is proposing to change the rule on commercial, 
passenger-carrying operations to allow single-engine aircraft to 
operate under the safer instrument flight rules except in certain 
conditions. The effect of this action would be to increase the safety 
of single-engine, passenger-carrying operations because it would allow 
them to operate under instrument flight plans and would require them to 
meet the more stringent requirements for such flights, including 
increased training and checking of pilots, higher levels of pilot 
experience, and additional aircraft equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-95-012A.

Agency Contact: Kathy Hakala, Air Transportation Division, AFS-200, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8166

RIN: 2120-AG22

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_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2460. OBJECTS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 
49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44718; 49 USC 46101 to 46102; 49 USC 
46104

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the standards, aeronautical studies, 
scope, and notice provisions concerning objects affecting navigable 
airspace. The notice consisted primarily of changes required by recent 
legislation or recommended by a government/industry task group of the 
National Airspace Review Advisory Committee. This action would also 
cover electromagnetic interference phenomenon that could create a 
hazard to air navigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Review                06/19/78                    43 FR 26322
Review Conference               12/08/80
National Airspace Review Begins 07/09/84
NPRM                            08/03/90                    55 FR 31722
NPRM Correction                 08/13/90                    55 FR 32999
NPRM Correction                 08/16/90                    55 FR 33577
NPRM Correction                 08/28/90                    55 FR 35152
NPRM Correction                 09/10/90                    55 FR 37287
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/90
SNPRM Comment Period End 11/30/
95                              10/16/95                    60 FR 53680
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; Regulatory Evaluation 08/03/
90 (55 FR 31722)

Additional Information: Project ATP-85-015R.

Agency Contact: Janet Apple, Air Traffic Rules Procedures Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




2461. +FUEL SYSTEM VENT FIRE PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 
to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 
44717; 49 USC 44721; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes to require fuel vent system protection 
during post-crash ground fires. This proposed rule would apply to air 
carriers, air taxi operators, and commercial operators of transport 
category airplanes, as well as the manufacturers of such airplanes. 
This action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest and the safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/26/84                    49 FR 38078
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/25/85
NPRM                            02/02/95                     60 FR 6632
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Docket 24251. Formerly entitled Implementation 
of SAFER Propulsion System Recommendations. Project No. ANM-82-050R.

Agency Contact: Mike McRae, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue 
SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2116

RIN: 2120-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________




2462. MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 
40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44706; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44710; 
49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 107; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 
135; 14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This FAA is withdrawing a previously published Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to amend various sections of 
the regulations. The proposal was to clarify language, correct improper 
or obsolete references, and to relax certain existing requirements. 
Since publication of the NPRM, many other completed, in-process, or 
planned actions have addressed or will address many of the issues 
involved. The FAA has determined that all unresolved issues should be 
included in more recent actions dealing with the specific sections of 
the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/83                    48 FR 45214
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/83
Withdrawal Notice               10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/03/83 (48 FR 45214)

Additional Information: Docket No. 23781. Project No. ARM-81-128R.

Agency Contact: Jean Casciano, Office of Rulemaking, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9683

RIN: 2120-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




2463. PART 95 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40114; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 44721

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as 
a part of an established body of technical

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requirements to keep those requirements operationally current. Total 
actions expected--1,000. 10/00/95 - 10/00/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Louis C. Cusimano, General Aviation and Commercial 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8212

RIN: 2120-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




2464. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently in 
order to correct known or expected safety problems on type certificated 
products. Total actions expected--400. 10/00/95 to 10/00/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jack McGrath, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9580

RIN: 2120-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2465. STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40113 to 40114; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 
49 USC 44719; 49 USC 44721 to 44722

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as 
a part of an established body of technical requirements to keep those 
requirements operationally current. Total actions expected--1,000. 10/
00/95 - 10/00/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Louis C. Cusimano, General Aviation and Commercial 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8212

RIN: 2120-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




2466. AIRSPACE ACTIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71; 14 CFR 73; 14 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently as 
a part of an established body of technical requirements to keep those 
requirements operationally current. Total actions expected--240. 10/00/
95 through 10/00/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pat Crawford, Manager, Airspace Branch, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9255

RIN: 2120-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




2467. +IMPROVED STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING REJECTED TAKEOFF AND LANDING 
PERFORMANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 
44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend parts 25, 121, and 135 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations to add new standards for transport category 
airplanes which would provide for approval of a reduced takeoff 
decision speed (V1) methodology for takeoff on wet and contaminated 
runways. As a result of extensive review and due to the increasing 
emphasis on harmonizing certification standards with the Joint Aviation 
Authorities (JAA) of Europe, the NPRM of 11/30/87 was withdrawn and a 
revised one published. This rulemaking is significant because of 
substantial public interest in both the United States and Europe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/87                    52 FR 45578
NPRM Comment Period End         03/30/88
NPRM Withdrawn                  07/02/93                    58 FR 36116
Second NPRM                     07/08/93                    58 FR 36738
Second NPRM Comment Period End  11/05/93
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/08/93 (58 FR 36738)

Additional Information: This project was formerly entitled ``Standards 
for Approval of a Wet Runway Reduced V1 Methodology and Improved 
Takeoff and Landing Braking Performance.'' Project Number ANM-83-030R.

Agency Contact: Don Stimson, Flight Test and Systems Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-1129

RIN: 2120-AB17

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_______________________________________________________________________




2468. +TYPE AND NUMBER OF PASSENGER EMERGENCY EXITS REQUIRED IN 
TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44717

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the current requirements for 
passenger emergency exits and adopt two new exit types into the 
regulations. These proposals are intended to provide more consistent 
standards with respect to passenger seating allowed for each exit type, 
and the type and number of exits required for passenger seating 
configurations. This notice proposed to reduce the maximum inflation 
time of an escape slide to reflect the current state of the art. These 
changes resulted from the Public Technical Conference on Emergency 
Evacuation of Transport Airplanes held in Seattle, Washington, on 
September 3-6, 1985. This rulemaking is considered significant because 
it involves an important cabin-safety issue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/90                     55 FR 6344
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/90
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/22/90 (55 FR 6344)

Additional Information: Project No. ANM-87-006R.

Agency Contact: Gary Killion, Regulations Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2114

RIN: 2120-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________




2469. +IMPROVED SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT FOR INADVERTENT WATER LANDINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, June 28, 1988.
PL 100-223, Section 303, Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity 
Enhancement Act of 1987.

Abstract: This action would add new requirements for water survival 
equipment carried aboard airplanes and rotorcraft. The requirements 
would apply, after specified dates, to U.S.-certificate holders that 
conduct common-carriage operations with airplanes and rotorcraft. This 
action is in response to the Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity 
Enhancement Act of 1987 (PL 100-223) and relates to safety 
recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board. The 
requirements are intended to increase the likelihood of aircraft 
passengers surviving a crash landing in water and, thus, this 
rulemaking is significant because of the safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/88                    53 FR 24890
NPRM Comment Period End         11/28/88
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/30/88 (53 FR 24890)

Additional Information: Project No. AIR-85-265R.

Agency Contact: John Petrakis, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9574

RIN: 2120-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________




2470. +RETROFIT OF IMPROVED SEATS IN AIR CARRIER TRANSPORT CATEGORY 
AIRPLANES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 28, 1988.
PL 100-223 Sec 303

Abstract: This action would require that all seats of transport 
category airplanes used in air carrier operations and transport 
category airplanes used in scheduled intrastate service comply with 
improved crashworthiness standards. The Airport and Airways Safety and 
Capacity Expansion Act of 1987 directs the Secretary of Transportation 
to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider requiring all seats 
onboard all air carrier aircraft to meet improved crashworthiness 
standards based upon the best available testing standards. The intended 
effect of this action is to increase passenger protection and 
survivability in survivable impact accidents. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of its safety implications and statutory 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/88                    53 FR 17650
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/88
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/17/88 (53 FR 17650)

Additional Information: Docket 25611. Project No. AIR-88-136R.

Agency Contact: John Petrakis, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9274

RIN: 2120-AC84

[[Page 62866]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2471. INSTALLATION OF CRASHWORTHY FUSELAGE FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, February 3, 1989.
Public Law 100-591, Aviation Safety Research Act of 1988.

Abstract: This preliminary action was initiated to determine the 
feasibility of installing, in all air carrier aircraft, crashworthy 
fuselage fuel tanks and fuselage fuel lines which are rupture resistant 
and which disconnect and seal in the event of an accident. This notice 
solicited public participation in identifying and selecting a 
regulatory course of action by inviting interested persons to submit 
specific comments and arguments concerning this proposed regulatory 
action. Originally this rulemaking was considered significant. However, 
because there is no substantial public interest, this rulemaking is no 
longer significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/02/89                    54 FR 18824
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/30/89
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Project No. ANM-89-005R.

Agency Contact: Mike Dostert, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2132

RIN: 2120-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




2472. +SOLE RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM; MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 46306

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 30, 1989.
Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1987 (PL 100-223)

Abstract: The FAA is withdrawing a previously published Advance Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that proposed to establish minimum 
standards under which a radio navigation system may be certified as the 
sole radio navigation system required in an aircraft conducting 
Instrument Flight Rules en route and terminal area operations, 
including nonprecision approach, in controlled airspace of the United 
States. This rulemaking was considered to be significant because of a 
congressional mandate. However, the provision was REPEALED in l994 as 
part of the recodification of Title 49. The provision was originally 
enacted as Section 310(c) in FAA's l987 Reauthorization bill, Pub. L. 
No. 100-123.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/22/90                     55 FR 2206
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/22/90
Withdrawal Notice               10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-89-215R. This project was 
formerly entitled Sole Means Radio Navigation System.

Agency Contact: James Crowling, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-5215

RIN: 2120-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




2473. +AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS; OCCUPANT PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR 
COMMUTER CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the airworthiness standards for 
normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes by 
upgrading the requirements for both seat/restraint systems and for 
flammability standards for seat cushions used in commuter category 
airplanes. These amendments are needed to improve the occupant 
protection provisions for these types of airplanes. These new 
requirements would result in a level of safety commensurate with that 
provided by the seat/restraint requirements and the flammability 
standards for transport category airplanes. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/93                    58 FR 38028
NPRM Correction                 07/28/93                    58 FR 40389
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/93
Reopening of Comment Period     11/04/94                    59 FR 55225
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/14/93 (58 FR 38028)

Additional Information: Project No. ACE-87-014R. This project was 
formerly entitled ``Improved Seat Safety Standards for Commuter 
Category Airplanes.''

Agency Contact: Michael Downs, Standards Office, Small Airplane 
Directorate, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816 426-5688

RIN: 2120-AD27
_______________________________________________________________________




2474. AIRPLANE ENGINE COWLING RETENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes to require improved cowling retention 
devices. A review of a number of inflight incidents where engine 
cowlings were lost revealed that

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the largest single cause of such losses was improper latching of the 
cowlings. If adopted, this proposal would provide additional design 
standards to detect improperly latched cowlings and ensure the 
integrity of the latching system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/19/89                    54 FR 38610
NPRM Comment Period End         03/19/90
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/19/89 (54 FR 38610)

Additional Information: Project No. ANM-87-004R.

Agency Contact: Mike McRae, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2133

RIN: 2120-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




2475. 1-G STALLING SPEED AS A BASIS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PART 25 OF THE 
FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4321; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44715

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Federal Aviation Regulations to 
redefine the airplane reference stalling speed as the 1-g stalling 
speed in lieu of the minimum stalling speed. It would: (1) provide for 
a consistent, repeatable reference stalling speed; (2) ensure 
consistent and dependable maneuvering margins; (3) clarify the 
requirement for the use of 1-g stalling speeds in determining 
structural design speeds; (4) increase the head-on gust structural 
design requirement; and (5) provide for adjusted multiplying factors to 
maintain essentially equivalent requirements in areas where the use of 
minimum stalling speed has proven adequate. These changes are needed 
since the stalling characteristics of modern jet transports as 
determined by current methods can result in inconsistent reference 
stalling speeds. These changes may result in a higher level of safety 
where current methods have resulted in artificially low reference 
stalling speeds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/96                     61 FR 1260
Correction                      02/26/96                     61 FR 7157
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/18/96 (61 FR 1260)

Additional Information: Project No. ANM-86-041R.

Agency Contact: Don Stimson, Flight Test and Systems Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-1320

RIN: 2120-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




2476. +FATIGUE EVALUATION OF STRUCTURE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the fatigue requirements for damage-
tolerant structures on transport category airplanes to require full-
scale fatigue testing and to require that the thresholds for 
inspections be based on crack growth from initial flaws in the 
structure. These proposed changes are based on the service history of 
airplanes evaluated to the current damage tolerance requirements and 
are intended to ensure that, should serious fatigue damage occur within 
the operational life of the airplane, the remaining structure can 
withstand reasonable loads without failure until the damage is 
detected. This rulemaking is considered significant because of its 
safety implications and substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/19/93                    58 FR 38642
Notice: Additional Compliance 
Guidance                        10/19/93                    58 FR 53987
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/93
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/19/93 (58 FR 38642)

Additional Information: Project Number ANM-88-013R.

Agency Contact: Rich Yarges, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2143

RIN: 2120-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




2477. ALLOWABLE CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATION IN TRANSPORT CATEGORY 
AIRPLANE CABINS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action has been reestablished to review part 25 to 
determine if the current allowable concentration of carbon dioxide in 
the airplane cabin and flight deck is appropriate in light of standards 
established for air quality in buildings occupied by the general public 
and with workplace exposure limits adopted by other regulatory 
agencies. This rulemaking is no longer considered significant since no 
actual incremental costs are expected to be incurred as a result of 
this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/94                    59 FR 22718
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/94
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/02/94 (59 FR 22718)

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Additional Information: This project was formerly entitled ``Carbon 
Dioxide Concentration.'' Project ANM-87-017R. This entry was 
temporarily removed from the Agenda and is now reactivated to resume 
rulemaking.

Agency Contact: Bob McCracken, Flight Test and Systems Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2118

RIN: 2120-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




2478. TYPE CERTIFICATES FOR SOME SURPLUS AIRCRAFT OF THE ARMED FORCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 
49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Following World War II, a substantial number of surplus 
military airplanes were offered for sale to the public in order to meet 
an increased demand for civilian-use aircraft not being met by the 
civil aircraft industry. The current regulation permits both type and 
airworthiness certification for surplus military aircraft based on the 
particular aircraft's safety record and condition. As military aircraft 
have become increasingly complex and sophisticated, that practice is no 
longer acceptable. This action would remove the regulations for issuing 
type certificates for these surplus aircraft and eliminate references 
to obsolete standards. Surplus military aircraft would still be 
certificated in the normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, transport, 
and restricted categories upon compliance with the applicable 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/94                    59 FR 19114
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/94
NPRM Comment Period Reopened: 
Comment Period End 08/26/94     07/07/94                    59 FR 34779
Final Action                    05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/21/94 (59 FR 19114)

Additional Information: Project Number AIR-91-354R.

Agency Contact: Brian Yanez, Policy and Procedures Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-6561

RIN: 2120-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




2479. +AIRCRAFT GROUND DEICING AND ANTI-ICING PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes a requirement for part 121 
certificate holders to develop an FAA-approved ground deicing/anti-
icing program and to comply with that program any time conditions are 
such that frost, ice, or snow could adhere to the aircraft's wings, 
control surfaces, or propellers. This action is necessary because 
several accidents and the recent International Conference on Airplane 
Ground Deicing indicate that, under present procedures, the pilot in 
command may be unable to effectively determine whether critical 
airplane components are free of all frost, ice, or snow prior to 
attempting a takeoff. The action provides an added level of safety to 
flight operations in adverse weather conditions, and is considered 
significant because of its safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/23/92                    57 FR 32846
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/92
Interim Final Rule              09/29/92                    57 FR 44924
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/01/92
Interim Final Rule Correction   11/09/92                    57 FR 53385
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/15/93
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/29/92 (57 FR 44924)

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-280-R.
A proposed advisory circular providing guidance on the program elements 
that should be included in an air carrier's approved ground deicing and 
anti-icing program was published September 29, 1992, requesting 
comments (57 FR 44944).
Various documents of this proceeding were erroneously published under 
RIN 2120-AE51.

Agency Contact: Larry Youngblut, Regulations Branch, Flight Standards 
Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3755

RIN: 2120-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




2480. +PILOT, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, GROUND INSTRUCTOR, AND PILOT SCHOOL 
CERTIFICATION RULES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 
49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 
45301 to 45302

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would update and revise part 61, Certification: 
Pilots and Flight Instructors; part 141, Pilots Schools; and part 143, 
Ground Instructors. In order to be more compatible with the current 
operating environment and evolving demands of the national airspace 
system, this action would update training, certification, and recency-
of-experience requirements. It is considered

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significant because of substantial public interest in pilot and 
instructor certification and training issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/95                    60 FR 41160
NPRM Comment Period End         12/11/95
Extended Comment Period End 2/
12/96                           12/14/95                    60 FR 64129
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/11/95 (60 FR 41160)

Additional Information: Project No.: AFS-90-025R. RIN 2120-AD59 
entitled, ``Operations Over the High Seas and Within the North Atlantic 
Minimum Navigation Performance Specification Airspace,'' has been 
incorporated into this document (previous Project No.: AFS-89-175R). 
The present action was formerly entitled ``Part 61, Phase II.''

Agency Contact: John Lynch, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3844

RIN: 2120-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




2481. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR BEACON SYSTEM AND MODE S TRANSPONDER 
REQUIREMENTS IN THE NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the Mode S transponder requirement 
for all aircraft operating under part 135 and certain aircraft 
operating under part 121 based on the expected availability of 
operational capabilities of Mode S ground sensors. For part 121 
operators, the action would affect only those aircraft not required to 
have Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II. An aviation 
rulemaking advisory committee has recommended that the FAA conduct a 
study of the installed Mode S ground sensor to determine the extent of 
the benefits derived and the costs involved in equipage. This action is 
a relieving action made necessary by the fact that ground sensors are 
not in place to support the requirement. Further, FAA is studying the 
need for Mode S transponders in Part 135 and certain Part 121 
operations in light of the fact that transponders may not substantially 
increase ATC ability to view air traffic.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/96                    61 FR 26036
NPRM Correction                 06/17/96                    61 FR 30551
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/23/96 (61 FR 26036)

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-297R.

Agency Contact: Daniel V. Meier, Jr., Airplane Rules and Aeronautical 
Information Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3749

RIN: 2120-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________




2482. STAGE 2 AIRPLANE OPERATIONS IN HAWAII

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 39 USC 46306; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the airplane operating rules to 
provide reporting requirements for operators of Stage 2 airplanes in 
Hawaii. These revisions would require any U.S. operator or foreign air 
carrier that operated Stage 2 airplanes in Hawaii on November 5, 1990, 
to include certain information in its annual progress reports to the 
FAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/95                    60 FR 25554
Correction                      06/27/95                    60 FR 33163
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/95
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/96

Additional Information: Project Number: AEE-92-265R

Agency Contact: Alan V. Trickey, Policy and Regulatory Division, Office 
of Environment and Energy, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-3496

RIN: 2120-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________




2483. +CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 6002; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5121 to 5124; 49 
USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44103 to 44106; 49 USC 44702 to 44703; 49 
USC 44709 to 44710; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 46101 to 46110; 49 USC 46301 
to 46316; 49 USC 46501 to 46502; 49 USC 46504 to 46507; 49 USC 47106; 
49 USC 47111; 49 USC 47122; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the procedures for the assessment of 
civil penalties for violations of the Federal Aviation Regulations and 
other provisions. The procedures proposed would implement the 
requirements of the FAA Civil Penalty Administrative Assessment Act of 
1992, as they modify the procedures for adjudicating a civil penalty 
against a person acting in the capacity of a pilot, flight engineer, 
mechanic, or repairman. This action is considered significant because 
of substantial public interest.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/94                    59 FR 40192
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/94
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/05/94 (59 FR 40192)

Additional Information: Project Number: AGC-93-076R

Agency Contact: Mardi Ruth Thompson, Regulations Division, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3073

RIN: 2120-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




2484. +REVISED ACCESS TO TYPE III EXITS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 
to 44711; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 
44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would adjust recently adopted requirements for 
access to type III emergency exits in transport category airplanes with 
60 or more passenger seats. The adjustments would reflect new data from 
tests conducted at the FAA's Civil Aeromedical Institute and are 
intended to improve the ability of occupants to evacuate an airplane 
under emergency conditions. This rulemaking is considered significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/95                     60 FR 5794
NPRM Comment Period End         05/01/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-93-005R

Agency Contact: Gary Killion, Transport Airplane and Engine 
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2114

RIN: 2120-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




2485. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHECK AIRMEN AND 
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the training and testing requirements for 
check airmen and flight instructors who perform their functions in 
training programs conducted by part 121 and part 135 certificate 
holders. These amendments are needed to allow check airmen and flight 
instructors who perform their functions only in flight simulators and 
flight training devices to do so without having to possess a current 
medical certificate. The amendments are also needed to make these 
regulations compatible with proposed regulations for simulator training 
centers and with the regulations for advanced qualification training 
programs. Upon reevaluation by FAA, it was determined that this action 
is not considered significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/96                     61 FR 6898
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/96
Effective                       06/17/96
Final Rule: Opportunity for 
Comment                         06/17/96                    61 FR 30734
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/22/96 (61 FR 6898)

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-747A. This rule is 
awaiting compliance with OMB information collection requirements 
regarding public notice.

Agency Contact: Tom Toula, Air Carrier Training Branch, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3718

RIN: 2120-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




2486. +TRAINING AND CHECKING IN GROUND ICING CONDITIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44710 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed amendment would require parts 125 and 135 
certificate holders to provide pilot training or testing in ground 
deicing/anti-icing procedures and to check the airplane for 
contamination by frost, ice, or snow during ground icing conditions. 
The proposal is intended to provide an added level of safety to flight 
operations in adverse weather conditions under parts 125 and 135. This 
rulemaking is significant because it affects a substantial portion of 
the aviation industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/93                    58 FR 49164
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/93
Interim Final Rule              12/30/93                    58 FR 69620
Advisory Circular Published     12/30/93                    58 FR 69631
Interim Final Rule: Effective 
Date                            01/31/94                    58 FR 69620
Interim Final Rule Comments Due 04/15/94
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; Regulatory Evaluation 12/30/
93 (58 FR 69620)

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-459R

Agency Contact: Larry Youngblut, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3755

RIN: 2120-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________




2487. LOS ANGELES, CA, CLASS B AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposed to alter the Los Angeles, CA, Class B 
airspace area. This action would lower certain ceilings while raising 
others to provide more visual flight rules altitudes to circumnavigate 
the Los Angeles Class B airspace and to provide for better containment 
of arrival turbojets. This action is intended to improve safety while 
providing the most efficient use of the terminal airspace.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/94                    59 FR 60244
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/22/94 (59 FR 60244)

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-94-035T RIN number 2120-
AF38 was inadvertently used when this rulemaking was published in the 
Federal Register on November 22, 1994. The correct RIN number is 2120-
AF16.

Agency Contact: Norman W. Thomas, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation 
Branch, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9250

RIN: 2120-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________




2488. MINIMUM ALTITUDES FOR THE USE OF AN AUTOPILOT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 40709 to 40711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the regulations governing the use of 
approved flight control guidance systems with automatic capability 
(autopilot). The current regulations prohibit the use of an autopilot 
at altitudes less than 500 feet above ground level during the takeoff 
and initial climb phases of flight. The FAA proposes to amend the 
regulations to permit air carriers to take advantage of technological 
improvements in the capabilities of autopilot systems and thus enhance 
safety by decreasing pilot workload during the critical takeoff phase 
of flight.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/94                    59 FR 63868
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/09/94 (59 FR 63868)

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-608R

Agency Contact: Richard A. Temple, Technical Programs Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-5824

RIN: 2120-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________




2489. +REVISION OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION DEMONSTRATION PROCEDURES TO 
IMPROVE PARTICIPANT SAFETY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25; 49 CFR 1.47

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend part 25 of the FAR by revising 
Appendix J, Emergency Evacuation, to allow certain alternative 
procedures in conducting full-scale emergency evacuation demonstrations 
for transport category airplanes. This is in response to 
recommendations from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee. The 
changes, which are intended to make full-scale emergency evacuation 
demonstrations safer for participants and to codify existing practices, 
would also affect manufacturers and operators of transport category 
airplanes. This action is considered significant because of substantial 
public interest and safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/95                    60 FR 36932
Correction                      08/25/95                    60 FR 44387
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-94-124A

Agency Contact: Franklin Tiangsing, Regulations Branch, ANM-114, 
Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2121

RIN: 2120-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




2490. +SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS FROM THE TRANSPONDER 
WITH AUTOMATIC PRESSURE ALTITUDE REPORTING CAPABILITY REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC

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40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 46306; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would extend and modify SFAR 62, issued December 
5, 1990, which suspends the Mode C transponder requirement for 
operations to and from certain specific airports located within 30 
miles of a Class B airspace primary airport. The operations and 
routings approved under SFAR 6 include routes within 2 nautical miles 
of the specified airports and at altitudes that were not excluded from 
the Mode C transponder requirement. Airports that are served primarily 
by aircraft required to install Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance 
Systems are not included in this exception. This rulemaking was 
accomplished in 1990 because the scheduled radar system upgrades, 
required to provide Mode C transponder coverage, have not been placed 
into full service in all Class B sites. The present action would extend 
the current exclusions to those airports that have not received the 
improved radar coverage, and amend the exclusions provided airports 
that have received improved radar coverage through operational 
verification of the new radar systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/94                    59 FR 43994
NPRM Correction                 09/14/94                    59 FR 47210
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
11/25/94                        09/28/94                    59 FR 49360
NPRM Comment Period End         10/11/94
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/25/94 (59 FR 43994)

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-93-474R. As this action 
merely involves extension of a suspension of a requirement, it is not a 
rulemaking requiring OMB review in the context of EO 12866. However, it 
is significant under DOT's regulatory policies and procedures.

Agency Contact: Reginald Matthews, Air Traffic Branch, Airspace Rules 
and Aeronautical Info. Div., Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-3731

RIN: 2120-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________




2491. +PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS INVOLVING FEDERALLY ASSISTED AIRPORTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 6002; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5121 to 5124; 49 
USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44103 to 44106; 49 USC 44702 to 44703; 49 
USC 44709 to 44710; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 46101 to 46110; 49 USC 46301 
to 46316; 49 USC 46501 to 46502; 49 USC 46504 to 46507; 49 USC 47106; 
49 USC 47111; 49 USC 47122; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 13; 14 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish rules of practice for the filing 
of complaints and adjudication of compliance matters involving 
federally assisted airports. This action is intended to expedite 
substantially the handling and disposition of airport-related 
complaints, and to provide an efficient process for the agency to 
resolve disputes between air carriers and airport proprietors regarding 
whether airport fees and charges comply with Federal requirements. This 
rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/94                    59 FR 29880
Proposed Policy Notice          06/09/94                    59 FR 29874
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/94
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
09/15/94                        08/10/94                    59 FR 41192
Proposed Policy Comment Period 
Extended to 09/15/94            08/10/94                    59 FR 41194
NPRM Partial Withdrawal and 
Comment Period Extended         09/16/94                    59 FR 47568
Proposed Policy Notice Comment 
Period Extended                 09/16/94                    59 FR 47668
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 12/01/94
Proposed Policy Notice Comment 
Period End                      12/01/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/09/94 (59 FR 29880)

Additional Information: A notice of public meeting was published June 
29, 1994 (59 FR 33567), in connection with the proposed policy notice. 
Intent to issue a supplemental notice was published September 16, 1994 
(59 FR 47668). The NPRM-proposed special procedures for handling of 
airport fee complaints (subpart J) were withdrawn and will be handled 
in separate rulemaking under a new RIN.
Project Number: AGC-94-319R.

Agency Contact: Barry Molar, Airport Law Branch, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3473

RIN: 2120-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________




2492. SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44706; 
49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44906; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 107 to 109; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to strengthen the rules protecting 
information from release to unauthorized persons. This rule would 
specify all sensitive security information that must be protected and 
would require air carriers, airport operators, indirect air carriers, 
foreign air carriers, and individuals to be responsible for protecting 
it from disclosure to unauthorized persons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62956

[[Page 62873]]

NPRM Comment Period End         02/06/95
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/06/94 (59 FR 62956)

Additional Information: Project No.: ACS-94-221R

Agency Contact: Eugene Cunningham, Office of Aviation Security Policy 
and Planning, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8701

RIN: 2120-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




2493. +FLIGHT CREWMEMBER DUTY PERIOD LIMITATIONS, FLIGHT TIME 
LIMITATIONS, AND REST REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 83 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2494. REVISED STRUCTURAL LOADS REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT AIRPLANES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the structural loads design 
requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) for transport 
category airplanes by incorporating changes developed in cooperation 
with the Joint Aviation Authorities of Europe, and the U.S. and 
European aviation industry through the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory 
Committee. This action is necessary because differences between current 
U.S. and European requirements impose unnecessary costs on airplane 
manufacturers. These proposals are intended to achieve common 
requirements and language between the requirements of the FAR and the 
Joint Aviation Requirements without reducing the level of safety 
provided by the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/95                    60 FR 44998
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number ANM-95-238A.

Agency Contact: James Haynes, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANM-112, 
Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2131

RIN: 2120-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




2495. OPERATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL DIFFICULTY REPORTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 
to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 
44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 127; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 
145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the reporting requirements for air 
carrier certificate holders and certificated domestic and foreign 
repair stations concerning failures, malfunctions, and defects of 
aircraft, aircraft engines, systems, and components. The proposed rule 
would clarify and standardize the reporting requirements for the type 
of information submitted to the FAA, allowing the FAA to identify 
trends that may affect aviation safety. This action was prompted by an 
internal FAA review of industry concern over the quality of the data 
being reported by air carriers. The objective of the proposed rule is 
to update and improve the reporting system to effectively collect and 
disseminate clear and concise information, particularly with regard to 
aging aircraft, to the aviation industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/95                    60 FR 41992
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/95
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-95-237A. This is a 
recommendation from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

Agency Contact: Benjamin Burton, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3797

RIN: 2120-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




2496. +AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT: SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES IN THE VICINITY OF THE 
GRAND CANYON

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 84 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________




2497. CRITERIA FOR AN EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEM (EDS), STANDARDS FOR 
DETONATOR DETECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would result in the issuance of a performance 
standard for the certification of equipment, designed to locate 
improvised explosive devices through automatic detection of detonators, 
as an Explosive Detection System (EDS). Establishment of minimum 
performance requirements is a prerequisite to the testing and ultimate 
deployment of EDS equipment. The proposed notice will include portions 
of the criteria that do not contain sensitive security information. 
This notice deals only with the standards for the certification of the 
equipment and any ultimate deployment decision would be the basis for 
separate rulemaking.

[[Page 62874]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No. ACP-95-537R.

Agency Contact: Quint Johnson, Office of Civil Aviation Security, 
Policy and Planning, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8058

RIN: 2120-AF95
_______________________________________________________________________




2498. +COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 
REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED LAUNCH ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 70101 to 70119

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 440

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Persons authorized to conduct commercial launch activities by 
a license issued by the Office of Commercial Space Transportation 
(OCST) are required to obtain insurance or demonstrate financial 
responsibility, in amounts and on terms prescribed by OCST, to protect 
against third-party or government property damage claims resulting from 
the licensed activities. Licensees and other launch participants are 
also required to enter into reciprocal waivers of claims arising out of 
licensed activities. In addition, persons engaged in commercial launch 
operations must provide proof of financial responsibility, or offer 
other assurances, adequate to protect the Government when its property 
or personnel are involved in such operations. This rulemaking codifies 
the procedures by which OCST sets appropriate levels and terms of 
insurance and financial responsibility required to be carried by 
persons subject to its authority. This action is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/07/85                    50 FR 19280
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/08/85
Public Meeting Notice and 
Request for Comments            10/13/94                    59 FR 52020
Comment Period Extended to 12/
16/94                           12/05/94                    59 FR 62359
NPRM                            07/25/96                    61 FR 38992
NPRM Comment Period End         09/23/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The rulemaking entitled Commercial Space 
Transportation: Reciprocal Waiver of Claims, RIN 2105-AB76, has been 
consolidated into this rulemaking.
This rule was transferred from the Office of the Secretary, Department 
of Transportation, to the Federal Aviation Administration due to 
Transfer of Delegations. See 60 FR 62762, December 7, l995, for 
information of the delegation.
Project Number: AST-96-142R.

Agency Contact: Esta Rosenberg, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9305

RIN: 2120-AF98
_______________________________________________________________________




2499. +POLICY AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE USE OF AIRPORT REVENUE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes a statement of policy and procedures 
concerning the use of airport revenue. This statement of policy 
discusses in detail the requirement that revenue at public airports 
that have received Federal grants generally be used only for airport 
purposes. A statement of policy is required by the Federal Aviation 
Administration Authorization Act of 1994. The FAA is issuing a proposed 
policy and requesting public comment because of substantial public and 
industry interest in the subject matter.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy: 
Comment Period End 04/26/96     02/26/96                     61 FR 7134
Final Policy                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Molar, Manager, Airports Law Branch, Office of 
the Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3473

RIN: 2120-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________




2500. SMALL AIRPLANE AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 3; 
CORRECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule contains corrections to the final regulation 
which was published April 9, 1993 (58 FR 18958). The regulation amended 
the powerplant and equipment airworthiness standards for normal, 
utility, acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes. This action 
replaces two paragraphs that were inadvertently deleted in the April 
l9, l993, final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule: Comment Period End 
04/03/96                        01/04/96                      61 FR 252
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The final rule published April 9, l993, used 
RIN 2120-AD30. That RIN was incorrectly used for this rulemaking 
published on January 4, l996 (61 FR 252).

Agency Contact: Norman Vetter, Small Airplane Directorate, ACE-111, 
Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106
Phone: 816 426-5688

RIN: 2120-AG09

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_______________________________________________________________________




2501. +SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES IN THE VICINITY OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 
NATIONAL PARK

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 127; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is proposing a SFAR that would be of limited duration 
and would propose certain operating procedures for air tour flights 
operated in the airspace over Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The 
purpose of the NPRM is to solicit comments on the need for Federal 
intervention and the appropriateness of various alternative actions 
listed in the NPRM. The NPRM is in response to several requests for 
action from various individuals and local, State, and Federal elected 
officials. This is considered significant because of interagency effect 
and important policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/96                    61 FR 24582
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/15/96 (61 FR 24582)

Additional Information: Project Number: ATO-96-207R. Refer to 1996 
Regulatory Plan entry RIN 2120-AF93, Airspace Management: Special 
Flight Rules in the Vicinity of the Grand Canyon and also RIN 2120-
AF46, Overflights of Units of the National Park System.

Agency Contact: Neil Saunders, Airspace and Rules Division, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2502. LOW FUEL QUANTITY ALERTING SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes to require a means to alert the flight 
crew of potentially unsafe low fuel quantities. There have been several 
fuel depletion incidents involving loss of power or thrust on all 
engines that could have resulted in forced landings and injury or loss 
of life. Most of these incidents resulted from improper fuel management 
techniques. This proposed amendment would require new transport 
category airplane designs to incorporate a low fuel quantity alert 
system that would allow for correction of certain fuel management 
errors or provide the flightcrew the opportunity to make a safe landing 
prior to engine fuel starvation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/12/87                    52 FR 17890
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/87
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/12/87 (52 FR 17890)

Additional Information: Docket No. 25213. Project No. ANM-83-039R.

Agency Contact: Neil Schalekamp, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue 
SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2135

RIN: 2120-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________




2503. AIRCRAFT ENGINES: FUEL AND INDUCTION SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add a new section 33.35(f) to the Federal 
Aviation Regulations which would incorporate a requirement for the fuel 
mixture and throttle controls to automatically move to a position 
allowing continued safe flight if either control becomes disconnected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/28/86                     51 FR 7224
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/29/86
NPRM                            10/20/92                    57 FR 47934
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/20/92 (57 FR 47934)

Additional Information: Project No. ANE-85-002R.
Former title: Engine Fuel and Induction Systems.

Agency Contact: Locke Easton, Engine and Propeller Standards Staff, 
Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive 
Park, Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 617 273-7088

RIN: 2120-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




2504. +DRUG ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5121 to 5124; 49 USC 40113 to 
40114; 49 USC 44101 to 44108; 49 USC 44110 to 44111; 49 USC 44702 to 
44703; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44709 to 44710; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 46101

[[Page 62876]]

to 46110; 49 USC 46301 to 46316; 49 USC 46501 to 46502; 49 USC 46504 to 
46507; 49 USC 47106; 49 USC 47111; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 13; 14 CFR 47

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 18, 1989.
FAA Drug Enforcement Assistance Act of 1988.

Abstract: This action would revise certain requirements concerning 
registration of aircraft, certification of pilots, and penalties 
associated with registration and certification violations. This notice 
also announced new procedures for processing major repair and 
alteration forms which pertain to fuel system modifications. Actions 
announced in this notice respond to the FAA Drug Enforcement Assistance 
Act. The requirements and adopted procedures are intended to assist law 
enforcement agencies in their efforts to stop drug trafficking in 
general aviation aircraft. This rulemaking is significant because of 
substantial and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/12/90                     55 FR 9270
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/90
Extended Comment Period End 7/
11/90                           05/16/90                    55 FR 20394
SNPRM                           11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/12/90 (55 FR 9270)

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-89-035R.

Agency Contact: Sharon Ashford, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney 
Aeronautical Center, 6500 MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
73125
Phone: 405 954-7038

RIN: 2120-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




2505. +COST OF SERVICES AND TRANSFER OF FEES TO PART 187 FROM PARTS 47, 
49, 61, 63, 65, AND 143

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40109; 
49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44101 to 44108; 49 USC 44110 to 44111; 49 
USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44703 to 44704; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 
44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45106; 49 
USC 45301; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 47; 14 CFR 49; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 CFR 65; 
14 CFR 143; 14 CFR 187

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would assess reasonable charges for certain 
services provided by the FAA. The charges would be set at a level 
approximating the cost to the Government to provide these services and 
would be adjusted periodically as the cost of these services change or 
as prescribed in the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. The cost of providing 
services for aircraft registration and recording and replacement of 
airmen certificates is not being fully recouped in accordance with the 
changes reflected in the Consumer Price Index of All Urban Consumers, 
which was published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department 
of Labor, or as set by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. This rulemaking 
would also consolidate all service fees by placing them in part 187 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number AFS-90-347R.

Agency Contact: Sharon Ashford, Registry Modernization Staff, Mike 
Monroney Aeronautical Center, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 6500 South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, 
Oklahoma 73125-4939
Phone: 405 954-7038

RIN: 2120-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




2506. +ANTI-DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEES OF 
FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS ENGAGED IN SPECIFIED AVIATION ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 
49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 
44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 
USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44902; 49 USC 44903; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 28, 1992.
Omnibus Transportation Employee Act of 1991

Abstract: The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 
directs the FAA Administrator to prescribe regulations that require 
foreign air carriers to establish drug and alcohol testing programs for 
employees performing safety-sensitive aviation functions. These 
regulations must be consistent with the international obligations of 
the United States and take into consideration any applicable laws and 
regulations of foreign countries. Comments were invited on a variety of 
issues related to the application of drug and alcohol testing 
requirements to employees of foreign air carriers operating within the 
territory of the United States. This action was taken in lieu of a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to seek the public's view on a variety of 
issues and to obtain responses to questions that may arise in 
addressing drug and alcohol testing by foreign air carriers. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public and 
congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/15/92                    57 FR 59473
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/16/93
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
04/01/93                        02/18/93                     58 FR 8917


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Project Number: AAM-93-173R

Agency Contact: Julie B. Murdoch, Drug Abatement Division, Office of 
Aviation Medicine, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591

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Phone: 202 267-6584

RIN: 2120-AE79
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2507. FLIGHT ATTENDANT ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FAA is seeking information on a variety of issues related to 
flight attendant English language proficiency. The FAA is considering 
whether to require air operators to establish a program to ensure that 
flight attendants are able to communicate effectively in English and 
understand enough English so as to be able to perform safety-related 
duties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/18/94                    59 FR 18456
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/18/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-745A

Agency Contact: Donell Pollard, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3735

RIN: 2120-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




2508. TAMPA, FL, CLASS B AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will propose to alter the Tampa, FL, Class B 
airspace area. This action would maintain the altitude of the upper 
limit of the Class B airspace area at 10,000 feet mean sea level and 
redefine several existing subareas to improve air traffic procedures. 
The goal of this action is to improve safety while providing the most 
efficient use of the terminal airspace.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-94-151T

Agency Contact: Lewis W. Still, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation 
Branch, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9250

RIN: 2120-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________




2509. REVISION OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: MECHANICS AND REPAIRMEN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 
49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45301 to 45303

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 66

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the Federal Aviation Regulations 
that prescribe the certification and training requirements for 
mechanics and repairmen. Current regulations prescribing these 
certification requirements do not reflect the significant technological 
advances that have occurred in the aviation industry and the 
enhancements in training and instructional methods that have affected 
all aviation maintenance personnel. The proposed rule would consolidate 
and clarify 11 certification, training, experience, and currency 
requirements for aviation maintenance personnel in a newly established 
Part 66. The proposal would enhance aviation safety by establishing new 
training programs for aviation maintenance personnel and would decrease 
the regulatory burden on these personnel by providing alternatives for 
meeting experience and currency requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/94                    59 FR 42430
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/17/94 (59 FR 42430)

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-94-169A. This rulemaking is a 
recommendation from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

Agency Contact: Leslie Vipond, Aircraft Maintenance Service, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3269

RIN: 2120-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




2510. +MOUNTAIN FLYING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 
44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 
46306; 49 USC 46315; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA will initiate a rulemaking action on night flying in 
mountainous areas referred to in the implementation of the Federal 
Aviation Authorization Act of 1994. The project has been scheduled in 
accordance with established FAA rulemaking procedures. This action is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/00/98

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-95-114R

Agency Contact: John Wensel, Operations Branch, Flight Standards 
Service, Department of Transportation,

[[Page 62878]]

Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7771

RIN: 2120-AF67
_______________________________________________________________________




2511. BIRD STRIKE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the bird strike requirements 
of part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. These changes are 
intended to harmonize the bird strike requirement of the FAR and the 
Joint Aviation Requirements. The proposed changes would revise sections 
25.631, 25.571(e), and 25.775(b).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-93-762A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: Bill Perrella, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2116

RIN: 2120-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




2512. REPAIR ASSESSMENT FOR PRESSURIZED FUSELAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 40711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44912; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would require incorporation of 
repair assessment guidelines for external fuselage pressure boundary 
into the FAA approved maintenance programs of each operator of certain 
transport category airplane models. The purpose of the repair 
assessment guidelines is to establish a damage-tolerance based 
supplemental inspection program for repairs to detect damage, which may 
develop in a repaired area, before that damage degrades the load 
carrying capability of the structure below the levels required by the 
applicable airworthiness standards.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-93-722A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

Agency Contact: Dayton Curtis, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2109

RIN: 2120-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




2513. +DURATION BETWEEN EXAMINATIONS FOR FIRST- AND SECOND-AIRMAN 
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 
49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 
45301 to 45302

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed action would reduce the required frequency of 
medical examinations for many holders of first- and second-class airman 
medical certifications, based on the age of the airman. This rulemaking 
is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AAM-95-065R.

Agency Contact: Dennis McEachen, Office of Aviation Medicine, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 493-4075

RIN: 2120-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




2514. +FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS REGARDING AIRCRAFT PARTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 44913

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes additional rules that would prohibit 
certain false or misleading statements regarding civil aircraft, 
airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, component parts, 
and materials, including standard parts, that are used, or may be used, 
on civil aircraft. The proposals would also permit increased inspection 
by the FAA of records regarding the quality of aircraft parts. The 
additional rules are needed to help prevent persons from representing 
parts as suitable for use on civil aircraft when in fact they may not 
be. The proposals are intended to provide assurance that aircraft 
owners and operators, and persons who maintain aircraft, have truthful 
information on which to determine whether a part may be used in a given 
civil aircraft application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/97

Additional Information: Project Number: AGC-94-549R.

Agency Contact: Mardi Ruth Thompson, Regulations Division, Office of 
the Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3073

RIN: 2120-AG08

[[Page 62879]]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2515. +AIRCRAFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR USE IN PILOT TRAINING, TESTING, AND 
CHECKING AND AT TRAINING CENTERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712 to 
44713; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 
135; 14 CFR 141; 14 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the pilot and flight instructor 
certification rules to include additional use of aircraft, aircraft 
flight simulators, and flight training devices for pilot training, 
testing, and checking. This action also would establish a new part 142 
that would govern a new concept called training centers. This new 
concept will emphasize the use of flight simulators in training 
applicants for pilot certificates. This rulemaking is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest; it involves a major 
change in the way industry trains applicants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/92                    57 FR 35888
NPRM Comment Period End         12/09/92
SNPRM Comment Period End 3/22/9302/19/93                     58 FR 9514
Final Action                    07/02/96                    61 FR 34508
Final Action Effective          08/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/11/92 (57 FR 35888); Regulatory 
Evaluation 07/02/96 (61 FR 34508)

Additional Information: This project was formerly entitled ``Aircraft 
Simulator Use in Airman Training and Certification.'' Project Number 
AFS-83-105R.
The SNPRM clarified or eliminated certain provisions found to be 
unclear or inappropriate for present consideration.

Agency Contact: Warren Robbins, Manager, Regulations Branch, Office of 
Flight Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8196

RIN: 2120-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________




2516. STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL FOR HIGH-ALTITUDE OPERATION OF SUBSONIC 
TRANSPORT AIRPLANES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Federal Aviation Regulations to 
specify airplane and equipment airworthiness standards for subsonic 
transport airplanes to be operated up to an altitude of 51,000 feet. 
This rule was prompted by an increase in the number of applications 
received to raise the maximum certificated operating altitude for 
transport category airplanes. This action is intended to ensure an 
acceptable level of safety for airplanes operated at high altitudes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/89                    54 FR 48538
NPRM Comment Period End         05/21/90
Final Action                    06/05/96                    61 FR 28684
Final Action Effective          07/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/22/89 (54 FR 48538); Regulatory 
Evaluation 06/05/96 (61 FR 28684)

Additional Information: Project No. ANM-83-022R.

Agency Contact: Bob McCracken, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 206 227-2118

RIN: 2120-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________




2517. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS; TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises the performance requirements for 
transport category rotorcraft. The changes are needed to define more 
clearly the factors for determining takeoff distances for transport 
category rotorcraft and to add several other relevant standards. These 
changes would provide for an improved level of safety achievable 
because of recent technological advances in turboshaft engine design 
and associated rotorcraft design.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/17/85                    50 FR 42126
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/06/86
NPRM                            01/08/90                      55 FR 698
NPRM Comment Period End         07/09/90
SNPRM                           06/29/94                    59 FR 33598
SNPRM Comment Period End        08/29/94
Final Action                    05/10/96                    61 FR 21894
Final Action Effective          06/10/96
FR Correction                   06/13/96                    61 FR 29931
FR Correction                   07/01/96                    61 FR 33963

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/08/90 (55 FR 698); Regulatory 
Evaluation 05/10/96 (61 FR 21894)

Additional Information: Project No. ASW-83-006R.

Agency Contact: Thomas Archer, Regulations Group, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Southwest Region, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX 
76193
Phone: 817 222-5126

RIN: 2120-AB36

[[Page 62880]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2518. +FLIGHT ATTENDANT REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA has withdrawn a previously published Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to clarify or change the 
number of flight attendants required when passengers are on board an 
airplane, including at stops. In view of the fact that the NPRM was 
issued in 1989, and in view of the opposition and alternative proposals 
presented by a number of commenters, the FAA wants to reanalyze its 
proposal in view of current operating practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/89                    54 FR 15134
NPRM Comment Period End         07/13/89
Withdrawn                       06/06/96                    61 FR 29000

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/14/89 (54 FR 15134)

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-86-077R.

Agency Contact: Donnell Pollard, Air Transportation Division, Office of 
Flight Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8096

RIN: 2120-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________




2519. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: AIRCRAFT ENGINES; PROPOSAL FOR NEW ONE-
ENGINE-INOPERATIVE (OEI) RATINGS, DEFINITIONS AND TYPE CERTIFICATION 
STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc., 
petitioned the FAA to provide new one-engine-inoperative ratings for 
rotorcraft engines and their application to rotorcraft. This action 
responds to that petition and defines and establishes type 
certification standards for new one-engine-inoperative ratings for 
rotorcraft engines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/89                    54 FR 39080
Notice of Public Hearing        10/13/89                    54 FR 41986
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/90
SNPRM Comment Period End 3/24/9502/07/95                     60 FR 7380
Final Action                    06/19/96                    61 FR 31324
Final Action Effective          08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/22/89 (54 FR 39080); Regulatory 
Evaluation 06/19/96 (61 FR 31324)

Additional Information: Project No. ANE-85-001R.

Agency Contact: Chung Hsieh, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 617 238-7115

RIN: 2120-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




2520. PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT; CARGO-ONLY AIRPLANES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises the Federal Aviation Regulations 
governing portable protective breathing equipment (PBE) required for 
crewmembers' use in combatting in-flight fires. This action addresses 
concerns and issues identified by the Air Transport Association and 
several operators regarding required portable PBE for cargo-only 
operations. This action also clarifies the Federal Aviation Regulations 
governing required portable PBE in passenger compartments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/93                    58 FR 16584
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/93
SNPRM: Comment Period End 05/11/
94                              04/11/94                    59 FR 17166
Final Action                    08/26/96                    61 FR 43918
Final Action Effective          09/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/11/94 (59 FR 17166)

Additional Information: Project Number AFS-90-324R.

Agency Contact: Gary Davis, Air Transportation Division, Office of 
Flight Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3747

RIN: 2120-AD74

[[Page 62881]]

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2521. REVISIONS TO MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44717

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 43

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the maintenance rules to allow, under 
certain conditions, properly trained pilots of rotorcraft and small 
(nine passengers or less) airplanes that are used in on-demand types of 
air carrier or commercial operations to perform certain preventive 
maintenance tasks on their aircraft. It also adds to the definition of 
preventive maintenance the removal and installation of approved seats, 
litters, and doors, and the removal and replacement of medical oxygen 
bottles under certain conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/95                    60 FR 36926
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/95
Final Action                    05/01/96                    61 FR 19498
Final Action Effective          05/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/18/95 (60 FR 36926); Regulatory 
Evaluation 05/01/96 (61 FR 19498)

Additional Information: Project No.: AFS-92-070R. This rulemaking was 
formerly titled, ``Persons Authorized to Perform Maintenance, 
Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alterations.''

Agency Contact: Ed Ortiz, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8203

RIN: 2120-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________




2522. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS; MANNED FREE BALLOON BURNER TESTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the test requirements for burners used on 
manned free balloons. The current test requirements do not test the 
burner's most critical operating conditions. This amendment reduces the 
costs to balloon manufacturers seeking certification, and increases the 
current level of safety by requiring more realistic tests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/93                    58 FR 64450
NPRM Comment Period End         02/07/94
Final Action                    04/24/96                    61 FR 18220
Correction                      05/08/96                    61 FR 20877
Final Action Effective          05/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/07/93 (58 FR 64450); Regulatory 
Evaluation 04/24/96 (61 FR 18220)

Additional Information: Project Number: ACE-92-021R

Agency Contact: J. Lowell Foster, Central Region Headquarters, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 601 East 
12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816 426-5688

RIN: 2120-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




2523. NASHVILLE, TN, CLASS B AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to establish Nashville Class B airspace 
and revoke Nashville Class C airspace in Tennessee. The Nashville Class 
B Airspace would consist of an area up to and including 8,000 feet mean 
sea level from the surface or higher within a 27-mile radius of the 
Nashville International Airport. This action is intended to increase 
the capability of the air traffic control system to separate aircraft 
in the terminal airspace around the Nashville International Airport. 
The FAA is withdrawing this rulemaking. This action will be handled as 
a routine airspace action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Withdrawn                08/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-93-361T

Agency Contact: Patricia Crawford, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation 
Branch, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9255

RIN: 2120-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




2524. AMENDMENT OF THE TYPE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR CHANGES IN TYPE 
DESIGN TO ATTACH OR REMOVE EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT (HELICOPTER)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 
49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action provides an exclusion for the attachment, or 
removal, of external equipment for specific purposes from the existing 
noise certification requirements for changes in type design of 
helicopters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/20/95                    60 FR 48790
Correction                      09/28/95                    60 FR 50244
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/95

[[Page 62882]]

Final Action                    05/07/96                    61 FR 20696
Final Action Effective          05/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/20/95 (60 FR 48790); Regulatory 
Evaluation 05/07/96 (61 FR 20696)

Additional Information: Project Number: AEE-93-558R

Agency Contact: Kenneth Jones, Technical Division, Office of 
Environment and Energy, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 10592
Phone: 202 267-8933

RIN: 2120-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________




2525. ORLANDO, FL, CLASS B AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to alter the Orlando, FL, Class B 
airspace area. This action would maintain the altitude of the upper 
limit of the Class B airspace area at 10,000 feet mean sea level and 
redefine several existing subareas to improve safety while providing 
the most efficient use of the terminal airspace. The FAA is withdrawing 
this rulemaking. This action will be handled as a routine airspace 
action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Withdrawn                08/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-94-150T

Agency Contact: Patricia Crawford, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation 
Branch, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9258

RIN: 2120-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________




2526. ADVANCED SIMULATION PLAN REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises certain requirements of the Advanced 
Simulation Plan for air carriers to allow certain initial training for 
second-in-command pilots to be conducted in simulators; to redefine 
some of the experience and training required for an upgrade from 
second-in-command to pilot-in-command; and to remove the current 1-year 
employment requirement for instructor and check airmen used in advanced 
simulation training programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/95                     60 FR 8490
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/95
Final Action                    06/17/96                    61 FR 30726
Final Action Effective          06/17/96
Correction                      07/31/96                    61 FR 39859

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-94-005R. Correction to the 
NPRM was published 03/09/95 60 FR 13008.

Agency Contact: Gary Davis, Regulations Branch, Flight Standards 
Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8096

RIN: 2120-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




2527. STREAMLINED ENFORCEMENT PROCESS TEST PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 6002; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5121 to 5124; 49 
USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44103 to 44106; 49 USC 44702 to 44703; 49 
USC 44709 to 44710; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 46101 to 46110; 49 USC 46301 
to 46316; 49 USC 46501 to 46502; 49 USC 46504 to 46507; 49 USC 47106; 
49 USC 47111; 49 USC 47122; ...

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revised part 13 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations to establish a program to test streamlined procedures for 
assessing civil penalties. These changes are intended to streamline the 
enforcement process by notifying individuals of certain violations and 
processing these actions within reduced time frames. They delegate 
authority to program office managers to initiate enforcement actions 
and reduce the documents associated with the processing of legal 
enforcement actions. The test procedures apply only to certain cases 
against individuals that appear to be simple and factually 
straightforward. This project is the result of a recommendation of the 
Vice President's National Performance Review, and is effective 08/26/94 
through 08/26/96.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Test and Evaluation Program 
Established, Comment Period End 
10/25/94                        08/26/94                    59 FR 44266
Test and Evaluation Correction  09/09/94                    59 FR 46533
Final Action Effective          08/26/96
Final Action                    08/28/96                    61 FR 44152

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Additional Information: Project No: AGC-94-380R

Agency Contact: Brian Reed, Enforcement Division, AGC-320, Office of 
Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20581
Phone: 202 267-5998

RIN: 2120-AF36

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_______________________________________________________________________




2528. +CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the Federal Aviation Regulations by 
withdrawing approval for the use of booster seats and vest and harness-
type child restraint systems on aircraft. Recent research shows that 
these systems are a hazard to children in the event of an accident. 
This rule will increase safety for children on board aircraft. The FAA 
has already taken action, by way of press releases, pamphlets, and 
advisories to U.S. airlines, to notify the public and the aviation 
industry that these seats should no longer be used on aircraft. This 
action is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availability of Study 09/27/94                    59 FR 49276
NPRM                            06/09/95                    60 FR 30690
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95
Final Action                    06/04/96                    61 FR 28416
Final Action Effective          09/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/09/95 (60 FR 30690); Regulatory 
Evaluation 06/04/96 (61 FR 28416)

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-94-526R

Agency Contact: Donell Pollard, Air Transportation Division, AFS-203, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3735

RIN: 2120-AF52
_______________________________________________________________________




2529. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS; CONTINUED ROTATION AND ROTOR LOCKING 
TESTS, AND VIBRATION AND VIBRATION TESTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action makes changes to the windmilling and vibration 
airworthiness standards for the issue of type certificates, and changes 
to type certificates, for aircraft engines. This rule resulted from an 
effort to harmonize FAA requirements with European (JAA) requirements 
to create one set of common requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/06/95                    60 FR 12360
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/95
Final Action                    06/04/96                    61 FR 28430
Final Action Effective          07/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/06/95 (60 FR 12360); Regulatory 
Evaluation 06/04/96 (61 FR 28430)

Additional Information: Project Number: ANE-94-588A

Agency Contact: Marc Bouthillier, Engine & Propeller Standards Staff, 
Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803
Phone: 617 238-7111

RIN: 2120-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




2530. PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF THE PHOENIX, AZ, CLASS B AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to alter the Phoenix, AZ, Class B 
airspace area by redefining several existing subareas to improve air 
traffic procedures. The goal of this action is to improve safety while 
providing the most efficient use of the terminal airspace. The FAA is 
withdrawing this rulemaking. This action will be handled as a routine 
airspace action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Withdrawn                08/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-94-623R

Agency Contact: Norman W. Thomas, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation 
Branch, Rules and Aeronautical Information Division, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9230

RIN: 2120-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________




2531. ROTORCRAFT REGULATORY CHANGES BASED ON EUROPEAN JOINT AVIATION 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44704

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 27; 14 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the airworthiness standards for normal 
and transport category rotorcraft. These changes are based on standards 
that are being incorporated by the European Joint Aviation Authorities 
for the Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) 27 and 29. These changes are 
intended to harmonize the Federal Aviation Regulations rotorcraft type 
certification requirements and the European JAR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/28/94                    59 FR 67068

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NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/95
Final Action                    05/10/96                    61 FR 21904
Correction                      06/13/96                    61 FR 29931
Final Action Effective          08/08/96
Correction                      08/27/96                    61 FR 43952

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/28/94 (59 FR 67068); Regulatory 
Evaluation 05/10/96 (61 FR 21904)

Additional Information: Project Number: ASW-94-536A. RIN Number 2120-
AC27 was inadvertently used when this rulemaking was published in the 
Federal Register on December 28, l994. The correct RIN Number is 2120-
AF65.

Agency Contact: Carroll Wright, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193-0111
Phone: 817 222-5120

RIN: 2120-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




2532. HOUSTON, TEXAS, CLASS B AIRSPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to modify the Houston, Texas, Class B 
Airspace area. This action would maintain the altitude of the upper 
limit of the Class B airspace area at 10,000 feet mean sea level and 
redefine several existing subareas to improve safety while providing 
the most efficient use of the terminal airspace. The FAA is withdrawing 
this rulemaking. This action will be handled as a routine airspace 
action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Withdrawn                08/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-95-417T.

Agency Contact: William C. Nelson, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 
Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9295

RIN: 2120-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________




2533. +POLICY REGARDING AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 47129

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This statement of policy was required by Congress as part of 
the DOT authorization Act of 1994. The statement announces DOT and FAA 
policy on the fees charged by Federally-assisted airports to air 
carriers and other aeronautical users. This statement of policy 
incorporates a substantial modification in the approach of the policy 
statement issued in February 1995 to determining the reasonableness of 
fees for facilities other than the airfield and public use roadways. In 
other respects, the approaches of the two policies are similar. This 
policy statement is considered significant due to substantial industry 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Policy Statement: 
Comment Period End 5/4/95       02/03/95                     60 FR 6906
SNPP: Comment Period End 10/23/
95                              09/08/95                    60 FR 47012
Notice: Comment Period End 11/
07/95                           10/10/95                    60 FR 54282
Final Policy Statement          06/21/96                    61 FR 31994

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Department issued a final rule 2/3/95 (60 
FR 6919), RIN 2105-AC18, Rules of Practice for Proceedings Concerning 
Airport Fees. This rulemaking had its origins in two related notices on 
the subject of Federal policy on airport rates and charges.
A notice of meeting was published 9/12/95 (60 FR 47433).
A notice of meeting was published 9/29/95 (60 FR 50661).

Agency Contact: Barry Molar, Manager, Airports Law Branch, Office of 
the Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3473

RIN: 2120-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________




2534. ALTERATION OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (DFW) AIRPORT 
CLASS B AIRSPACE AREA, DALLAS, TEXAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will alter the existing Class B airspace area. 
This alteration redefines several existing sub-areas and will raise the 
upper limit of the Dallas-Fort Worth airspace area from 10,000 feet to 
11,000 feet mean sea level (MSL), except for the reconfigured northern 
and southern sections. This action will improve safety, air traffic 
procedures, and air traffic flow in Dallas-Fort Worth area. The FAA is 
withdrawing this rulemaking. This action will be handled as a routine 
airspace action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Withdrawn                08/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-95-271T.

Agency Contact: William Nelson, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 
Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9295

RIN: 2120-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




2535. REMOVAL OF PART 159: NATIONAL CAPITAL AIRPORTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 2402; 49 USC 2404; PL 99-591

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 159

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 62885]]

Abstract: This action removes a rule from the Code of Federal 
Regulations that is no longer needed. Part 159 deals with airport rules 
and regulations at Washington and Dulles Airports when they were owned 
and operated by the Federal Aviation Administration. As these airports 
are no longer part of the agency, and the current airport operator, 
Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, has adequate statutory 
authority to regulate operations, this regulation is unnecessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/02/96                    61 FR 19784
Final Action Effective          05/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/02/96 (61 FR 19784)

Additional Information: Project Number: AAS-96-147R.

Agency Contact: Donald P. Byrne, Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20707
Phone: 202 267-3073

RIN: 2120-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________




2536. PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY AND 
AIRSPACE OF AFGHANISTAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 46306

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 67, which 
prohibited flight operations over Afghanistan, was issued on May 10, 
1995, and expired on May 10, 1996. Conditions that warranted the 
imposition of SFAR 67 still remain. Therefore, this action amends SFAR 
67 to extend the prohibition on flight operations within the territory 
and airspace of Afghanistan by any United States air carrier and 
commercial operator, by any person exercising the privileges of an 
airman certificate issued by the FAA, or by an operator using an 
aircraft registered in the United States unless the operator of such an 
aircraft is a foreign air carrier. This action is taken to prevent an 
undue hazard to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations 
as a result of the ongoing civil war in Afghanistan. This action 
extends the expiration date to May 10, 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          05/10/96
Final Action                    05/14/96                    61 FR 24430

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/14/96 (61 FR 24430)

Additional Information: Project No. AGC-96-208R.

Agency Contact: Mark Bury, International Affairs and Legal, Policy 
Staff, AGC-7, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3515

RIN: 2120-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2537. HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 131; 23 USC 315; 49 USC 1651

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 750, subpart B; 23 CFR 750, subpart E; 23 CFR 
750, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revision of these subparts will reduce their complexity, 
recognize the existence of State laws, regulations, and organizations 
implementing 23 USC 131, and emphasize the position of the State as the 
initial, primary, and principal focal point regarding the requirement 
of effective control. Potential costs should be reduced, albeit 
minimally. The principal benefit will be to give the States greater 
ability, in the context of the broad requirements of 23 USC 131, to 
respond to concepts and issues relevant to the States. We are reviewing 
these regulations and we intend to focus on changes necessitated by 
ISTEA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: The FHWA has determined that changes to 23 CFR 
part 750 should be made to conform these regulations to the Dire 
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1992. These changes will 
be made under 2125-AD88. Meanwhile, FHWA will continue its rulemaking 
under RIN2125-AD24 to propose additional changes to reduce the 
complexity of the highway beautification regulations and to emphasize 
the role of the State.

Agency Contact: Robert P. Harter, Realty Specialist, Special Programs 
and Evaluation Branch, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2026

RIN: 2125-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




2538.  +MOTOR CARRIER REPLACEMENT INFORMATION/REGISTRATION 
SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 13908

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 36

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1998.
See 49 U.S.C. 13908 for more detailed information.

Abstract: This action is in response to the requirements of section 103 
of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995, which 
added 49 USC 13908. This section requires the Secretary to initiate a 
rulemaking

[[Page 62886]]

proceeding to replace the current DOT identification number system, 
single State registration system, the registration/licensing system, 
and the financial responsibility system, with a single, on-line Federal 
system. This action is considered significant due to substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/96                    61 FR 43816
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/25/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dixie E. Horton, Office of Motor Carrier Planning and, 
Customer Liaison, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4340

RIN: 2125-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




2539.  +HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 104-88

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 395

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, March 1, 1996.
See sections 103 and 408 of PL 104-88. Section 408 mandates that the 
FHWA issue an ANPRM dealing with a variety of fatigue-related issues 
pertaining to CMV safety.

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA is proposing revision of the FHWA's 
hours of service regulations. This action is mandated by the Interstate 
Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995. The agency is currently in 
the process of completing several research projects and is interested 
in obtaining the results of other research (both in the U.S. and in 
foreign countries); such information will be used by the agency in 
developing a revised program for the hours of service of commercial 
motor vehicle drivers. As part of this rulemaking, the FHWA will 
consider the impacts of the hours of service requirements on small 
entities. This is considered significant due to substantial 
congressional and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: David Miller, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




2540.  +DEVELOPMENT OF A NORTH AMERICAN STANDARD FOR PROTECTION 
AGAINST SHIFTING AND FALLING CARGO

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA announces its intent to participate 
in a drafting group to amend its regulations regarding cargo securement 
requirements for CMVs engaged in interstate commerce. The FHWA intends 
to consider adopting certain cargo securement guidelines that will be 
based upon the results of a multi-year comprehensive research program 
to evaluate current cargo securement regulations and industry 
practices. The FHWA has preliminarily determined that this action is 
significant under DOT regulatory policies and procedures due to 
substantial public and Congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Minor, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2541. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 315; PL 100-17, sec 126; PL 100-17, sec 146; 
42 USC 4601 et seq

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 172; 23 CFR 710; 23 CFR 712; 23 CFR 713; 23 CFR 
720; 23 CFR 740; 23 CFR 620; 23 CFR 635; 23 CFR 645

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is proposing to 
revise and consolidate several right-of-way regulations to improve the 
organization of the subject matter and update the content. This action 
will also implement sections 126 and 146 (airspace and donations) of 
the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 
1987.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/06/95                    60 FR 56004
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/05/96
NPRM                            09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Two related rulemaking actions are: (1) a 
proposed rule entitled ``Right-of-Way'' which appeared in a prior 
Agenda under RIN

[[Page 62887]]

2125-AB58 and (2) a proposed rule entitled ``Property Management; 
Disposals and Airspace'' which appeared in a prior Agenda under RIN 
2125-AB60. Those entries have been consolidated into this rulemaking. 
The FHWA has determined that several right-of-way regulations are 
duplicated or otherwise covered elsewhere in DOT regulations. 
Accordingly, the FHWA has decided to remove these provisions from its 
regulations. Meanwhile, the FHWA intends to issue an ANPRM in this 
rulemaking action to propose additional changes to reduce burdens in 
State and local governments.

Agency Contact: Marshall Schy, Chief, Policy Development Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2021

RIN: 2125-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




2542. COMMERCIAL LEARNER PERMITS AND CDL EFFECTIVENESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 99-570; 49 USC 3102; 49 USC 31136; 49 CFR 1.48

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 384; 49 CFR 386; 49 CFR 395

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA has reviewed the effectiveness and efficiency of the 
requirements in the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program. Areas 
that may be addressed further include: a) minimum licensing and 
information system standards for drivers learning to operate a 
commercial vehicle; and b) increased flexibility in locations where 
drivers may obtain the training and the final CDL.
Other general issues under review include treatment of various types of 
violations (i.e. railroad grade crossings, serious traffic offenses, 
etc.), defining terms, treatment of recognized types of violations 
(i.e. railroad grade crossings, serious responsibilities when hiring 
new drivers, and processing information related to CDL convictions.
Finally, there are issues specifically pertaining to the States under 
review, such as: a) flexibility in States sharing test results to 
assist new drivers in the licensing process; b) requirements for 
notification of the licensing State when a driver is convicted; c) 
appropriate measures to be taken when a driver is found to be 
unqualified or disqualified according to Federal standards; and d) the 
possibility of adding a provision for enforcement of violations of an 
out-of- service order to State responsibilities in 49 CFR 384.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/90                    55 FR 34478
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/90
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
11/30/90                        10/23/90                    55 FR 42741
SNPRM                           02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/22/90 (55 FR 34478)

Additional Information: Because other regulatory changes have been made 
since the NPRM was published in 1990, the FHWA intends to issue a 
supplemental NPRM to solicit comments on including additional 
requirements consistent with changes in the CDL program.

Agency Contact: David Goettee, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4001

RIN: 2125-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




2543. REVISION OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM AND PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 2505; 49 USC 3102

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action will seek information for the redesign 
of the existing medical examination form as well as amend the 
examination procedures to reflect the latest medical and technological 
advances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This action was formerly titled ``Qualification 
of Drivers; Medical Examination Form.''

Agency Contact: Sandra L. Zywokarte, Health and Welfare Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2981

RIN: 2125-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




2544. +MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS AND TRAINING 
INSTRUCTORS OF MULTIPLE TRAILER COMBINATION VEHICLES

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.

Legal Authority:  PL 102-240, sec 4007(b)(2); Intermodal Surface 
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 18, 1993.

Abstract: This action will establish minimum training requirements for 
operators of multiple trailer combination vehicles and the instructors 
who train these operators. The training would include certification of 
an operator's proficiency by an instructor who has met the requirements 
established by the Secretary of Transportation. This action is 
significant due to public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/15/93                     58 FR 4638
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/16/93
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Robert Redmond, Transportation Specialist, Office of 
Motor Carrier Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5014

RIN: 2125-AC92

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2545. +TRAINING FOR ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVERS OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-240, sec 4007

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, December 18, 1992. Final, Statutory, 
December 18, 1993. Other, Statutory, January 18, 1994.
Other deadline is for a report to Congress.

Abstract: This action is in response to section 4007 of the Motor 
Carrier Act of 1991 (title IV of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991). The Department has initiated a rulemaking on 
the need to require training of all entry-level drivers of commercial 
motor vehicles. The agency has submitted a report to Congress (02/05/
96) on the effectiveness of private sector efforts to ensure adequate 
training of all entry-level drivers. This report included a cost-
benefit study of requiring training of entry-level drivers. Public 
comments will be solicited on the report. This rulemaking action is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/21/93                    58 FR 33874
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/20/93
Report to Congress              02/05/96
Notice of availability          04/25/96                    61 FR 18355
NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The report is available through the National 
Technical Information Service (Order PB96-141536). For further 
information, please call 703-487-4650.

Agency Contact: Ron Finn, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0647

RIN: 2125-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




2546. +COMMERCIAL DRIVER PHYSICAL FITNESS AS PART OF THE CDL PROCESS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC app 2704(a)(8); 49 USC app 2505; 49 USC app 
3102

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 1.48; 49 CFR 391.11; 49 
CFR 391.45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to include the certification of fitness 
to operate a CMV in the commercial driver's license (CDL) process. 
Incorporating the commercial driver fitness determination into State 
administered CDL procedures could allow elimination of the requirement 
that CMV drivers carry a separate medical certificate. The CDL would be 
evidence that the CMV driver is physically fit as well as operationally 
qualified to operate CMVs safely. This action addresses the driver's 
physical qualifications as they relate to the CDL process; it does not 
address whether those standards are correct or should be changed. The 
FHWA has determined that the negotiated rulemaking process will be used 
to develop regulations governing the proposed merger of the State-
administered CDL procedures and the driver physical qualifications 
requirements. This action is significant due to anticipated substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/94                    59 FR 36338
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/14/94
Notice of Intent to Establish 
Advisory Committee              04/29/96                    61 FR 18713
Notice of Advisory Committee 
Meetings                        08/26/96                    61 FR 43725
NPRM                            06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Teresa Doggett, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2990

RIN: 2125-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




2547. +PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; LIGHTING 
DEVICES, REFLECTORS, AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 3102; PL 101-50, sec 15(f)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing measures for reducing the incidence and 
severity of collisions with large trailers during conditions of 
darkness or reduced visibility. Specifically, the agency is proposing 
requirements for the use of retroreflective sheeting or reflex 
reflectors for certain trailers manufactured prior to December 1, 1993, 
the effective date of the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration's final rule on conspicuity for newly manufactured 
trailers. This action is considered significant due to substantial 
public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/19/94                     59 FR 2811
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/21/94
Notice of Intent to Issue NPRM  08/06/96                    61 FR 40781
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: The FHWA intends to consider carefully the 
costs and benefits associated with various alternative requirements, 
including the economic impacts of potential changes on small entities.

Agency Contact: Richard Singer, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD27

[[Page 62889]]

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2548. +DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FHWA, FTA, FRA AND USCG) NEPA AND 
RELATED PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION DECISION MAKING

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4321; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 128; 23 USC 138; 23 
USC 315; PL 102-240; 49 USC 303(c); 49 USC 1602(d); 49 USC 1604(h); 49 
USC 1604(i); 49 USC 1610; 33 USC 401; 33 USC 491 et seq; 33 USC 511 et 
seq; 33 USC 525 et seq; ...

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 771; 49 CFR 622; 40 CFR 1500 to 1508; 49 CFR 
1.48(b); 49 CFR 1.51; 33 CFR 114.05

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit 
Administration have a joint environmental regulation at 23 CFR 771, 
``Environmental Impact and Related Procedures.'' Nevertheless, each 
agency's guidance for implementing those regulations is procedurally 
different. This causes difficulties and inconsistencies for sponsors of 
transportation projects, particularly where joint FHWA and FTA funds 
are involved. In the ISTEA, the Congress recognized the importance of 
providing uniformity and consistency between FHWA and FTA environmental 
procedures. This is needed to accommodate the increased funding 
flexibility for surface transportation provided by ISTEA. Because of an 
increased emphasis on intermodal planning and proposals to advance a 
high speed rail program, the proposed, new joint regulations will 
include the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and the United 
States Coast Guard (USCG) bridge permit program. Section 134(h)(4) of 
title 23, United States Code and section 8(h)(4) of the Federal Transit 
Act, as amended, direct the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a a 
rulemaking proceeding to conform review requirements for transit 
projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to 
comparable requirements for highway projects. This action is considered 
significant because of potential public, congressional and 
environmental concerns and because it involves several interested 
departmental modes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Harold Peaks, Senior Staff Specialist, Office of 
Environment and Planning, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1598

RIN: 2125-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________




2549. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; GENERAL 
AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 392; 49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to amend part 393 of the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), Parts and Accessories Necessary 
for Safe Operation. The proposed amendments are intended to : remove 
obsolete and redundant regulatory language; respond to several 
petitions for rulemaking; provide improved definitions of vehicle types 
and vehicle components; resolve inconsistencies between part 393 and 
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR 571); and codify certain FHWA 
interpretations of the requirements of part 393.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




2550. +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; GENERAL; MOTOR VEHICLE 
MARKING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 104; 49 USC 504; 49 USC 521(b)(5)(A); 49 USC 
31502; 49 USC 5113; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31144; 49 USC 5113

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 390

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to revise its regulations dealing with 
the identification and marking of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). 
Five changes are being proposed which would: (1) Apply the marking 
requirements to all CMVs operated in interstate commerce, including 
those common and contract motor carriers of property or passengers 
formerly authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC); (2) 
require motor carriers to mark both sides of each CMV with a specific 
legal name or name under which it does business (DBA name); (3) require 
motor carriers to mark each CMV with the city and State of its 
principal place of business; (4) require all new motor carriers to file 
Form MCS-150 before beginning operations; and (5) move sec. 385.23 and 
the appendix to part 385 to a new section in part 390. The States would 
also be allowed and encouraged to use United States Department of 
Transportation (USDOT) identification numbers to identify intrastate 
motor carriers. The proposed changes would improve the identification 
of motor carriers and CMVs, aid enforcement, and enhance data 
collection and analysis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

[[Page 62890]]

Agency Contact: Phillip J. Forjan, Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6817

RIN: 2125-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




2551. +HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS; SUPPORTING DOCUMENT RECORDKEEPING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 395.8

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, August 1995. Final, Statutory, 
February 1996.

Abstract: A record of duty status (49 CFR 395.8) is required to be 
prepared for each day a driver operates a commercial motor vehicle in 
interstate commerce. All motor carriers are required to maintain the 
record of duty status for at least 6 months along with all documents 
that support the accuracy of the record of duty status (sec. 395.8(k)). 
The Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 (Pub. 
L. 103-311) mandates the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to 
specify what documents must be maintained to support the accuracy of 
the record of duty status. This rule will implement the statutory 
mandate that requires the agency to describe the type of supporting 
documents to be generated and maintained, as well as specify the 
quantity and length of time to maintain the supporting documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Miller, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC
Phone: 202 366-1790

RIN: 2125-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________




2552. RULES OF PRACTICE FOR MOTOR CARRIER PROCEEDINGS; INVESTIGATIONS; 
DISQUALIFICATIONS AND PENALTIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 104; 49 USC 307

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 301; 49 CFR 302; 49 CFR 303; 49 CFR 304; 49 CFR 
385; 49 CFR 386

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to amend its rules of practice for motor 
carrier safety, hazardous materials, and other enforcement proceedings, 
motor carrier safety ratings, driver qualification proceedings and its 
schedule of penalties for violations of the FMCSRs and the Hazardous 
Materials Regulations. The FHWA further proposes to add provisions on 
investigative authority and procedures and general motor carrier 
responsibilities. These rules would increase the efficiency of the 
procedures, enhance due process and the awareness of the public and 
regulated community, and accommodate recent programmatic changes. The 
rules would apply to all motor carriers, other business entities and 
individuals involved in motor carrier safety and hazardous materials 
administrative actions on the effective date of the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/29/96                    61 FR 18866
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/96
Extended Comment Period End 9/
13/96                           08/06/96                    61 FR 40781
SNPRM                           01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Paul Brennan, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0834

RIN: 2125-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________




2553. STANDARDS FOR CENTER LINE AND EDGE LINE MARKINGS ON STREETS AND 
HIGHWAYS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 109(d); 23 USC 114(a); 23 USC 315; 23 USC 
402(a); PL 102-388

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 655

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is 
incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, and recognized 
as the national standard for traffic control on all public roads. The 
DOT and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1992, Pub. L. 102-388, 
sec. 406, requires that the MUTCD include a national standard to define 
the roads that must have center line or edge line markings or both. The 
MUTCD amendments proposed in this action are intended to improve 
traffic operations and safety-providing national standards and guidance 
to establish uniform application and use of center line and edge line 
markings on streets and highways.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/96                    61 FR 40484
Notice of Proposed Amendments   10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ernest D.L. Huckaby, Office of Highway Safety, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9064

RIN: 2125-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




2554. ZERO-BASE REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS: 
REGULATORY REMOVALS AND SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31502; 49 USC 31101 et seq; 49 USC 31136

[[Page 62891]]

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 387; 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 
392; 49 CFR 395; 49 CFR 396; 49 CFR 397

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is requesting comments on whether to remove, amend, 
and redesignate certain regulations on a variety of subjects. (for 
example: financial responsibility; general applicability and 
definitions; accident recordkeeping requirements; qualifications of 
drivers; driving of commercial motor vehicles; hours of service of 
drivers; and the transportation of hazardous materials.) This action is 
in response to the FHWA's Zero Base Regulatory Review. As part of this 
action, a small entities review under 5 USC Section 610 will be 
included.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter C. Chandler, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5763

RIN: 2125-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




2555. HIGHWAY SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 103(b); 23 USC 103(e)(1); 23 USC 103(e)(3); 23 
USC 103(f); 23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulatory action will amend 23 CFR 470 in 
accordance with legislation enacted in 1991 and 1995. The Intermodal 
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 rescinded the Federal-aid 
Primary and Secondary and Urban Systems; established an interim 
National Highway System (NHS); and defined Federal-aid highways. The 
NHS Designation Act of 1995 authorized the initial National Highway 
System and also authorized the Secretary to approve modifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Weeks, Team Leader, NHS Team, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5002
Fax: 202 493-2198

RIN: 2125-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




2556. +TRANSPORTATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5901 to 5907; 49 USC 31132; 49 USC 31133; 49 
USC 31136; 49 USC 31502; 49 USC 31504

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 392; 49 CFR 398; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Highway Administration will propose to remove 49 
CFR part 398 ``Transportation of Migrant Workers'' and to expand the 
definition of ``commercial motor vehicle'' in part 390 to include 
smaller vehicles operated by private motor carriers of migrant 
agricultural workers and contract carriers of migrant agricultural 
workers. This action also proposes transferring certain definitions and 
driving requirements from part 398 to parts 390 and 392. These changes 
would eliminate redundant regulations in part 398 and enhance the 
safety of migrant workers transported in interstate commerce. The FHWA 
is considering these changes to make it easier for small entities to 
comply with Federal safety rules. This is considered significant due to 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Miller, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Room 3107, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1790

RIN: 2125-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________




2557.  ELECTRONIC FILING OF SURETY BONDS, TRUST FUND AGREEMENTS, 
INSURANCE CERTIFICATES; CANCELLATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-88

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1043; 49 CFR 1084

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes requiring all filings of surety bonds, 
trust fund agreements, insurance certificates and cancellations of 
these instruments to be accomplished electronically. Optional 
electronic filing has proven economical and efficient for both the FHWA 
and for electronic filers. Given this success, cost of processing paper 
filings can no longer be justified. Mandatory electronic filings should 
not impose any significant costs or burdens on either the FHWA or the 
filers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Burke, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration
Phone: 202 922-5520

RIN: 2125-AD94
_______________________________________________________________________




2558.  GENERAL JURISDICTION OVER FREIGHT FORWARDER SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 13701; 49 USC 13709; 49 USC 13906; 49 USC 
14101; 49 USC 14706

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 373

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action gives notice of the FHWA's general jurisdiction 
over all segments of the freight forwarding industry (not just 
household good

[[Page 62892]]

freight forwarders), in accordance with the ICC Termination Act of 
1995, proposes changes to existing regulations to comport with those 
mandated by Congress, and clarifies the FHWA's jurisdiction over 
freight forwarders in other areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elaine Walls, Office of Motor Carrier Research & 
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1316

RIN: 2125-AE00
_______________________________________________________________________




2559.  COMPENSATED INTERCORPORATE HAULING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to remove the regulation that delineates 
the scope and notice filing requirements of the statutory exemption for 
compensated intercorporate hauling. Section 103 of the ICC Termination 
Act removed the requirement that a notice be filed before initiation of 
compensated intercorporate hauling operations. Removal of the 
regulation is consistent with the overall intent of the ICC Termination 
Act to eliminate unnecessary regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Vining, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 927-5520

RIN: 2125-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




2560.  EXEMPTION OF NOTICE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL 
COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 13504; 49 USC 13506

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to remove the regulation that specifies the 
notice filing requirements for agricultural cooperative associations 
which conduct compensated operations for nonmembers. These operations 
are exempt from regulation if certain statutory limitations on their 
scope are observed. Section 103 of the ICC Termination Act removed the 
requirement that a notice be filed before initiation of operations 
under the exemption. Removal of the regulation would reflect this 
statutory change and is consistent with the overall intent of the ICC 
Termination Act to eliminate unnecessary regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas T. Vining, Office of Motor Carrier Information 
Analysis, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 927-5520

RIN: 2125-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




2561.  TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT; NATIONAL NETWORK; NORTH CAROLINA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 127; 23 USC 315; 49 USC 31111 to 31115

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to modify The National Network for 
Commercial Motor Vehicles by adding a route in North Carolina.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Klimek, Office of Motor Carrier Info. 
Management, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2976

RIN: 2125-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




2562.  QUALIFICATIONS OF MOTOR CARRIERS TO SELF-INSURE THEIR 
OPERATIONS AND FEES TO SUPPORT THE APPROVAL AND COMPLIANCE PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31138; 49 USC 31139; 49 USC 13906

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1043; 49 CFR 387; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the regulations governing 
qualifications for motor carriers that seek authorization to self-
insure their transportation operations. Also, the FHWA is proposing 
technical amendments necessitated by the ICC Termination Act of 1995 
(Pub. L. 104-88), which transferred the ICC's authority to qualify 
motor carriers as self-insurers to DOT. The agency is also requesting 
comments regarding the need for additional backup collateral or 
security to protect the public against uncompensated losses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Braverman, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 927-6316

RIN: 2125-AE06

[[Page 62893]]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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2563. +SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES; SAFETY RATINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC app 2512; 49 USC 104; 49 USC 504; 49 USC 
521(b)(5)(A); 49 USC 3102; 49 USC app 1814; PL 101-500

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations to implement provisions of the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 
1990 (section 15 of PL 101-500). This enactment prohibits a motor 
carrier that receives an ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating from 
operating commercial motor vehicles to transport hazardous materials in 
quantities for which vehicle placarding is required or to transport 
more than 15 passengers, including the driver. The prohibition is 
effective 45 days after receipt of an unsatisfactory rating and remains 
in effect until a satisfactory or conditional rating is secured. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public and 
congressional interest. The FHWA has analyzed public comments received 
in response to the interim final rule and the September 1994 notice. 
The FHWA intends to propose changes to 49 CFR 385 in an NPRM to be 
issued under RIN 2125-AD64.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/16/91                    56 FR 40801
Notice: Request for Comments    09/14/94                    59 FR 47203
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/16/91 (56 FR 40801)

Additional Information: The interim final rule was effective upon 
publication 08/16/91. Statutory prohibition became effective January 1, 
1991.

Agency Contact: William Hill, Office of Motor Carrier, Safety and 
Technology, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6347

RIN: 2125-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




2564. +MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 303; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 135; 23 USC 134; PL 
104-59, sec 205

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 500; 49 CFR 614

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 18, 1992.

Abstract: This action implements a statutory requirement that directs 
the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations for State 
development, establishment, and implementation of certain pavement, 
bridge, highway safety, traffic congestion, and public transportation 
and intermodal transportation facilities and equipment management and 
traffic monitoring systems. The FHWA published an interim final rule on 
12/1/93, to carry out this provision. However, the National Highway 
System Designation Act of 1995 (PL 104-95, 11/28/95) provides that 
States may elect, at any time, not to implement, in whole or in part, 
one or more of the management systems. The new Act also prohibits the 
Secretary from imposing any sanction on a State for making such an 
election. The FHWA intends to issue a final rule jointly with the FTA 
(RIN 2132-AA47) to carry out the changes made by section 205 of the 
1995 Act. The economic impact of the this final rule is expected to be 
minimal. This regulation is considered to be significant because of the 
substantial State and local government, congressional, and public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/03/92                    57 FR 23460
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/03/92
NPRM                            03/02/93                    58 FR 12096
Request for Comments            03/24/93                    58 FR 15816
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/93
Interim Final Rule              12/01/93                    58 FR 63442
Interim Final Rule; Correction  12/07/93                    58 FR 64374
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/01/93 (58 FR 63442)

Additional Information: The interim final rule was effective on 1/3/94; 
comments were due by 1/31/94. The issue of replacement of sections 
511.1 through 511.10, formerly a part of this RIN, has been removed and 
consolidated into RIN 2125-AD21.

Agency Contact: Tony Solury, Community Planner, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5003

RIN: 2125-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




2565. VALUE ENGINEERING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 106(d); 23 USC 302; 23 USC 307; 23 USC 315; 23 
USC 106(e)

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 627; 49 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA proposes the application of value 
engineering (VE) in the design and construction of Federal-aid highway 
projects funded under the grant-in-aid process. This proposal would 
require State highway agencies (SHAs) to establish VE programs in 
accordance with section 303 of the NHS Designation Act of 1995 and 
provides guidance on establishing such programs. This action is 
considered necessary to implement the provisions of 23 USC 106(e), 
which provides that the Secretary establish a program to require a 
value engineering analysis for proposed projects on Federal-aid highway 
projects on the NHS with estimated value of $25 million or more.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/94                    59 FR 59182
NPRM Comment Period End         01/17/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Keith Borkenhagen, Value Engineering Coordinator, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

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Phone: 202 366-4630

RIN: 2125-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




2566. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; MANUFACTURED 
HOME TIRES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502; 42 USC 5403; 42 USC 
3535(d)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 393.75; 24 CFR 3280.904; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA and HUD are proposing amendments to the Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and the Manufactured Home 
Construction and Safety Standards concerning the transportation of 
manufactured homes. The FHWA and HUD propose to adopt mutually 
consistent and readily enforceable regulations that promote the safe 
and effective transportation of manufactured homes. These changes would 
clarify FHWA and HUD respective regulations to resolve differences 
between Federal regulations for the overloading of tires used in the 
transportation of manufactured homes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Larry Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




2567. ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking requests comments on the intent of the FHWA 
to initiate a rulemaking concerning requirements for antilock brake 
systems (ABS) on commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate 
commerce. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 
has proposed requiring certain newly manufactured vehicles to be 
equipped with ABS. The FHWA intends to initiate a rulemaking addressing 
requirements for motor carriers to maintain the ABS on those vehicles 
which would be subject to the NHTSA's final rule and address certain 
other ABS issues related to vehicles subject to the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of intent                03/10/95                    60 FR 13306
NPRM                            07/12/96                    61 FR 36691
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/96
Interim Final Rule              01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




2568. NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; REVISION OF THE 
MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 109(d); 23 USC 114(a); 23 USC 217; 23 USC 315; 
23 USC 402(a)

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1.32; 23 CFR 655.601; 23 CFR 655.602; 23 CFR 
655.603; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat the 
MUTCD published on January 10, 1992, at 57 FR 1134. This effort is 
currently underway and as work progresses, many changes and 
modifications are being identified. This action summarizes FHWA's 
position concerning 41 requests for changes to the MUTCD. The adopted 
changes are intended to expedite traffic, promote uniformity, and 
improve safety as well as provide a clearer understanding of the 
principles contained in the MUTCD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/95                    60 FR 31008
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/95
Comment Period Extended to 3/11/
96                              09/21/95                    60 FR 49136
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda L. Brown, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192

RIN: 2125-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




2569. FEDERAL AID PROJECT AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 110; 23 USC 121(c); 23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 630; 23 CFR 635; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action presents FHWA policies and procedures related to 
the formal agreement between a State highway agency and the FHWA 
required for Federal-aid projects. Changes are proposed to provide more 
flexibility in the format of the agreement document, to shorten its 
length, and to incorporate provisions reflecting recent changes in 
Federal statute. This action also proposes to amend FHWA's regulation 
on contract procedures by incorporating into it provisions regarding 
overruns in contract time for Federal-aid projects that are currently 
set forth in the project agreement regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/96                     61 FR 2973
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

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Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Jack Wasley, Federal-Aid Program Branch, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4658

RIN: 2125-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




2570. EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 101; 23 USC 120(e); 23 USC 125; 23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 668; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to amend its regulation on the emergency 
relief program in order to incorporate changes made in 23 U.S.C. 120 
and 125 by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 
(ISTEA). The time period in which the Federal share payable for certain 
eligible emergency repairs is 100 percent would be extended from 90 
days to 180 days; the limit for total obligations for ER projects in 
any fiscal year in the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the 
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands would be increased from $5 
million to $20 million; and the term ``Federal-aid highway systems'' 
would be replaced with the term ``Federal-aid highways'' to conform 
with terminology now used to describe highways eligible for Federal-aid 
ER assistance. In addition, various statements clarifying eligible uses 
of ER funding would be incorporated into the regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/13/95                    60 FR 56962
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohan Pillay, Office of Engineering, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4655

RIN: 2125-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________




2571. CERTIFICATION ACCEPTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 101(e); 23 USC 117; 23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 640

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Comments and suggested clarifications were received on the 
FHWA interim policy for certification acceptance which was published in 
the Federal Register on October 12, 1978. A final policy will be issued 
to allow State Highway agencies to use certification acceptance 
procedures to supplement the flexibility provided in ISTEA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/13/95                    60 FR 47480
Comment Period End              12/12/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The FHWA has determined that prior notice of 
this action to the public is unnecessary and contrary to the public 
interest because the changes being adopted in this rulemaking involve 
streamlining and providing more administrative flexibility in the use 
of the regulation.

Agency Contact: Tom Pettit, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4639

RIN: 2125-AD62
_______________________________________________________________________




2572. NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; METRIC CONVERSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 104; 23 USC 105; 23 USC 109(d); 
23 USC 114(a); 23 USC 135; 23 USC 217; 23 USC 307; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 
402(a)

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 655; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on the National Highway System (NHS) Designation Act of 
1995, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) no longer requires 
metric legends on highway signs. After FY 1996, if a State desires to 
install metric legend signs, the FHWA will not restrict the use of 
Federal-aid funds. The NHS Designation Act also revises the Metric 
Conversion Policy to extend the compliance date to September 30, 2000, 
for having plans, specifications, and estimates PS&E's in metric units 
(previously September 30, 1996). It is the intent of this rulemaking 
action to assure that those States and other FHWA partners desiring to 
convert to metric units will have available a source for formulating 
their plans in a consistent manner. Therefore, the FHWA is adopting the 
following two American Association of State Highway and Transportation 
Officials (AASHTO) publications as its policy for metric conversion: 
``Guide to Metric Conversion'' and ``Traffic Engineering Metric 
Conversion Factors.'' The FHWA has determined that the interim metric 
values selected by the AASHTO documents are functionally equivalent to 
English system measurements previously adopted by notice and comment 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/11/96                    61 FR 29624
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The FHWA initiated a phased five year plan to 
convert its activities and business operations to the metric system of 
weights and measures as required by the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 
(Pub. L. 94-168, 89 Stat. 1007), as amended by sec. 5164 of the Omnibus 
Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-418, 102 Stat. 1107, 
1451).

Agency Contact: Ernest Huckaby, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9064

RIN: 2125-AD63

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_______________________________________________________________________




2573. SAFETY PERFORMANCE HISTORY OF NEW DRIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31133; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31301 et seq; 49 
USC 31502; PL 103-311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 382; 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 
1.48

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, February 1996.

Abstract: This action proposes amending FHWA regulations to specify 
minimum safety information that new or prospective employers must seek 
from former employers during the investigation of a driver's employment 
record. This action also proposes to increase the period of time for 
which carriers must record accident information in the accident 
register from one to three years. This proposal was mandated by section 
114 of the Hazardous Materials Reauthorization Act of 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/96                    61 FR 10548
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Valerie Height, Office of Motor Carrier, Research and 
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1790

RIN: 2125-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________




2574. RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING SAFETY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-240; PL 103-311; 49 USC 5101; 49 USC 31136; 49 
USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 392; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 26, 1995.
See P.L. 103-311; sec. 112.

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA is amending the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to prohibit operators of commercial 
motor vehicles (CMVs) from driving onto a railroad grade crossing 
unless there is sufficient space to drive completely through the 
crossing without stopping. The intent of this action is to reduce the 
incidence of collisions between trains and CMVs. This action is 
required by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 
1994 (PL 103-311; sec. 112).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter C. Chandler, Office of Motor Carrier Research and 
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5763

RIN: 2125-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________




2575. MITIGATION OF IMPACTS TO WETLANDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4321; 23 USC 109(h), 138, 315(i)(1B), 
133(b)(11); EO 11990

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 777; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revision to the existing rule will bring FHWA's wetland 
mitigation policies and requirements into full agreement with the 
provisions of ISTEA sections 1007(b)(11) and section 1006(1)(13). In 
addition, the revised rule will reflect recent recent policy issued by 
the Corps of Engineers and EPA on wetland mitigation banking. FHWA 
internal policy development on wetland mitigation is also indicated by 
the proposed revision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/96                    61 FR 30553
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Additional authority DOT Order 5660.1A

Agency Contact: Paul Garrett, Natural and Cultural Resources Team HEP-
40, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 366-2067
Fax: 202 366-3409
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________




2576. RAILROAD HIGHWAY PROJECTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 315; 23 USC 109(e); 23 USC 120(c); 23 USC 130

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 140; 23 CFR 646

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to amend its regulations on railroad 
highway projects. The proposed amendments would require railroads to 
submit final billings within one year following completion of work, 
delete the requirements of a State's certification that work was 
completed, increase the ceiling for lump sum agreements from $25,000 to 
$100,000 and incorporate changes brought about by ISTEA. The FHWA 
proposes these changes to conform railroad/highway regulations to more 
recent laws or regulations, and provide State highway agencies 
clarification and more flexibility in implementing them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: The FHWA intends to dispense with prior notice 
and opportunity for comment and to publish an interim final rule. The 
FHWA believes that prior notice and opportunity for comments are 
unnecessary because the changes it is making to existing regulations 
deal

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with billing procedures to be followed by the States, provide States 
greater flexibility with respect to an option already available to them 
to use lump sum agreements. The FHWA does not expect to receive useful 
comment on these changes. Nevertheless, in issuing an interim final 
rule, the FHWA is affording interested persons an opportunity to 
comment on these changes, and the FHWA will carefully consider any 
comments it receives before making this regulations final.

Agency Contact: Robert Winans, HNG-10, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration, Federal-aid Programs and Design 
Division, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4656

RIN: 2125-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




2577. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY; REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 315; PL 100-17; PL 100-17; 42 USC 4601

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 710; 23 CFR 712; 23 CFR 720; 23 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Highway Administration is deleting several right-
of way regulations whose provisions are essentially duplicated or 
effectuated elsewhere in FHWA/DOT regulations. The FHWA intends to 
continue its rulemaking action under 2125-AC17 to propose additional 
changes to reduce burdens on State and local governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Prior notice and opportunity for comment would 
not be in the public interest since the changes to title 23 are 
intended to remove duplicative text.

Agency Contact: Robert A. Johnson, Realty Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2020

RIN: 2125-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




2578. HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION: AMENDMENTS OF DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL 
APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 131; 23 USC 315; 49 USC 1651

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 750.304; 23 CFR 750, subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Subpart E sets forth the procedures by which a State may seek 
an exemption from the acquisition requirements of 23 USC 131 for signs 
giving directional information about goods and services in the interest 
of the traveling public. The deletion of this subpart in its entirety 
is consistent with the Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act 
of 1992. The Dire Emergency Act amended 23 USC 131(n) and made the 
expenditure of section 104 funds for the purpose of acquiring and 
removing nonconforming signs entirely discretionary with the States. 
This means that a State may use Federal-aid funds to acquire 
nonconforming signs but if it chooses not to do so, there is no risk of 
penalty. The principal benefit in repealing this subpart is that it 
eliminates a regulation that has become obsolete due to later Federal 
legislative action. The lead paragraph of 23 CFR 750.304 and 23 CFR 
750.304(a) are being deleted in view of the Dire Emergency Act noted 
above and 23 CFR 750.705 which otherwise requires State laws, 
regulations and enforcement procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See also RIN 2125-AD24 ``Highway 
Beautification''.

Agency Contact: Robert Harter, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2026

RIN: 2125-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________




2579.  SINGLE STATE INSURANCE REGISTRATION RECEIPT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-88

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1023.5

Legal Deadline: None
Sec. 13908 of the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-88).

Abstract: This action continues the effect of the temporary receipt 
rule found at 49 CFR 1023.5, until the Department adopts final rules 
according to the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 13908, which directs the 
Secretary to replace several information systems, including the Single 
State Registration System, with a single, on-line Federal system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dixie E. Horton, Office of Motor Carriers, Planning and 
Customer Liaison, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4340

RIN: 2125-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________




2580.  MOTOR CARRIER TRANSPORTATION; REDESIGNATION OF 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-88; 49 USC 104; 49 USC 721(a)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 3; 49 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action transfers and redesignates certain motor carrier 
transportation regulations currently found in 49 CFR Chapter X to the 
FHWA in 49 CFR Chapter III. The ICC Termination Act abolished the ICC 
and transferred certain functions and proceedings to the Surface 
Transportation Board and the FHWA. The Secretary of transportation 
delegated the motor carrier provisions of the former ICC to the FHWA.
Because the final rule simply provides notice to the public that the 
motor carrier transportation regulations currently found in 49 CFR 
Chapter X will be moved to 49 CFR Chapter III without any substantive 
changes being

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made to the regulations, the FHWA believes that prior notice and 
opportunity for comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists to 
dispense with the 30-day delay in effective date requirement so that 
the FHWA may administer them. This final rule makes no substantive 
changes to any of the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Brennan, Assistant Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0834

RIN: 2125-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________




2581.  PROCEDURES FOR ABATEMENT OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NOISE AND 
CONSTRUCTION NOISE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-59; 23 USC 109(h); 23 USC 109(i); 42 USC 4331; 
42 USC 4332

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises the FHWA regulation that allows Federal 
participation for Type II noise abatement projects. Type II projects 
are proposed Federal or Federal-aid highway projects for noise 
abatement on an existing highway. This revision will make the 
regulation consistent with the National Highway System Designation Act 
of 1995, Pub. L. 104-59, 109 Stat. 605.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/96                    61 FR 45319
Effective Date                  09/30/96
Comment Period End              11/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The FHWA has determined that prior notice and 
opportunity for comment are unnecessary under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3) 
because this action, in amending FHWA's regulation on highway traffic 
noise to restrict Federal participation in Type II abatement, does not 
impose any new obligation or requirement on States.

Agency Contact: Robert Armstrong, Office of Environment and Planning, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2073

RIN: 2125-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




2582.  REGISTRATION OF FOR-HIRE MOTOR CARRIERS, PROPERTY 
BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 5 USC 559; 16 USC 1456; 49 USC 13101; 49 
USC 13301; 49 USC 13901 to 13906; 49 USC 14708; 49 USC 31138; 49 USC 
31144

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 365; 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is adopting an interim final rule governing 
registration of for-hire motor property and passenger carriers, 
property brokers, and freight forwarders. This action is required by 49 
USC 13901 to 13905, which mandates that a registration system be 
administered by the Secretary of Transportation to replace the former 
Interstate Commerce Commission's licensing system for motor carriers, 
property brokers, and freight forwarders. The registration system 
prescribed in 49 USC 13901 to 13905 is intended to be a temporary and 
stand-alone procedure while the FHWA undertakes to design and implement 
the revised system through the 49 USC 13908 rulemaking mandated by 
Congress to be completed by January 1, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Suzanne O'Malley, Office of Motor Carrier Research & 
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1790

RIN: 2125-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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2583. +QUALIFICATION OF DRIVERS; DIABETES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 3102; 49 USC app 2505; 23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is considering revising the driver qualification 
requirements to allow certain insulin-using diabetics to operate 
commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. The FHWA issued a 
final disposition accepting waiver applications under certain 
conditions. The deadline for submitting applications was April 30, 
1994. The waiver program was instituted and is scheduled to conclude 
March 31, 1996. It was instituted to permit the FHWA to observe and 
collect data on the driving experience of a group of insulin-using 
drivers. This action is considered significant because of substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/25/87                    52 FR 45204
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/28/87
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
02/01/88                        01/04/88                       53 FR 42
NPRM                            10/05/90                    55 FR 41028
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
01/03/91                        11/01/90                    55 FR 46080
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/90
Notice of Intent to Issue 
Waivers: Comment Request        10/21/92                    57 FR 48011

[[Page 62899]]

Final Action To Accept Waivers  07/29/93                    58 FR 40690


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/05/90 (55 FR 41028)

Additional Information: With the closing of the diabetes waiver study 
(03-03-96), no definitive empirical results were produced. Therefore, 
the FHWA initiated a retrospective case-referent study to assess the 
level of risk associated with the operation of commercial motor 
vehicles by insulin-using diabetic drivers. This is not a waiver study. 
Further rulemaking on diabetes is deferred until the completion of the 
retrospective case-referent study (09-31-97).

Agency Contact: Sandra L. Zywokarte, Health and Welfare Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2981

RIN: 2125-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________




2584. +COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE STANDARDS; BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 100-690, sec 9105

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 31, 1990.

Abstract: This action was initiated to improve identification systems 
for truck and bus drivers as identified by the Congress in the Truck 
and Bus Regulatory Reform Act of 1988. Alternatives that were 
considered included retinal eye scans and advanced fingerprint 
technologies. After (1) further review, (2) a careful analysis of 
public comments submitted to the ANPRM, and (3) a review of 
demonstration project results, the FHWA has determined that current 
technology has not progressed to the point where an identification 
system could be established nationwide in a cost-effective manner and 
still provide the benefits for which a system was intended. Therefore, 
the FHWA has published an informational notice to summarize the results 
of the pilot study and the comments to the ANPRM to demonstrate how the 
technologies studied fall short of the demands in a commercial 
licensing environment. Additional studies are being conducted to assess 
the current state of the art of technology in biometric identification 
systems. The public docket will remain open while this research is 
being conducted. This project is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/15/89                    54 FR 20875
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/14/89
Information Notice              03/08/91                     56 FR 9925


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Phil Forjan, Transportation Specialist, Office of Motor 
Carrier Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8759

RIN: 2125-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




2585. +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; GENERAL; PERIODIC 
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31502; 49 USC 31103; 49 USC 31136

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 390

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to require all motor carriers subject 
to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to 
periodically update certain company information maintained by the 
agency in a national interstate motor carrier census file. This 
proposal delineates the information which motor carriers may be 
required to update every 2 years, as well as the methods motor carriers 
may have available to them to provide such information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/17/89                    54 FR 29912
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/15/89


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Please note that this action (2125-AC28) was 
previously titled ``Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General; 
Motor Vehicle Marking.'' A new RIN has been assigned for this subject. 
See 2125-AD49 for further information about motor vehicle marking. 1992 
Agenda.

Agency Contact: Philip Roke, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5884

RIN: 2125-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




2586. TRUCK LENGTH AND WIDTH EXCLUSIVE DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 315; PL 97-424, sec 411; PL 97-424, sec 416

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA requested public comment on how, under section 
411(h) and 416(b) of the Surface Transportation Act of 1982 (STA) (PL 
97-424, 96 Stat. 2097), the Secretary may determine which safety or 
efficiency-enhancing devices are to be excluded when measuring the 
length and width of vehicles for compliance with federally mandated 
dimensions. The present system of employing rulemaking proceedings is 
too time-consuming and cumbersome to meet the needs of industry and is 
needlessly burdensome for FHWA. Therefore, a new approach will be 
proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/26/89                    54 FR 52951
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
06/01/90                        03/21/90                    55 FR 10468
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/90
ANPRM Docket Reopened; Comment 
Period Extended to 08/21/90     06/22/90                    55 FR 25673


Next Action Undetermined

[[Page 62900]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Max Pieper, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4029

RIN: 2125-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




2587. PERIODIC INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31131; 49 USC 31137; 49 USC 31142

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to rescind the periodic inspection 
requirements for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Under the 
President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative and the FHWA's Zero-Based 
Regulatory Review, the FHWA has examined the effectiveness of the 
periodic inspection requirements established in response to the Motor 
Carrier Safety Act of 1984 (The Act) and determined that the 
requirements can be rescinded without reducing safety. The periodic 
inspection requirements have not provided any greater assurance of the 
safety of operation of CMVs than the driver vehicle inspection and 
systematic repair and inspection requirements, which were in existence 
prior to the passage of the Act. This action would not relieve motor 
carriers of their responsibility to ensure that CMVs subject to their 
control are in safe and proper operating conditions at all times. It is 
the intent of this action to eliminate unnecessary regulations and 
achieve performance-based inspection, repair, and maintenance 
requirements under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice: Request for Comments    03/16/89                    54 FR 11020
Final Rule: Delay in Compliance 
Date                            12/08/89                    54 FR 50722
Notice: State Inspection 
Programs                        12/08/89                    54 FR 50726
Petition: Comments Invited 
Through 07/02/90                05/02/90                    55 FR 18355
Notice: State Inspection 
Programs                        09/23/91                    56 FR 47982
Denial of Petition              07/02/92                    57 FR 29457


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2981

RIN: 2125-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




2588. CERTIFICATION OF SIZE AND WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 127; 23 USC 141; 23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 657

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action proposes to amend existing regulations 
contained in 23 CFR 657 by changing the requirements for State 
enforcement plans and certifications as well as the FHWA evaluation of 
State operations under the enforcement plans. The revised requirements 
will be determined through the rulemaking process. The revisions will 
result in evaluations and certifications being based more closely on 
the approved plans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/16/93                    58 FR 65830
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
05/18/94                        03/15/94                    59 FR 11956
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/16/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Kathy Busby, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2976

RIN: 2125-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




2589. +QUALIFICATION OF DRIVERS; VISION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 2505; 49 USC 3102

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of a review of the medical qualification standards 
applicable to interstate CMV drivers, the FHWA requested comments on 
the need, if any, to amend its driver qualification requirements 
relating to the vision standard. A temporary waiver program was 
initiated and is scheduled to conclude March 31, 1996, to permit the 
FHWA to observe and collect data on the driving experience of a group 
of vision deficient drivers who meet certain preconditions. 
Additionally, the FHWA is considering further research to develop 
comprehensive performance-based visual standards for all commercial 
drivers. Information about the proposed research plan and public 
hearing on the subject was published in the Federal Register on June 5, 
1996, at 61 FR 28547.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/28/92                     57 FR 6793
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/28/92
Notice request for comments     06/05/96                    61 FR 28547


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: (SEE notices published at 57 FR 6793, February 
28, 1992; 57 FR 10295, March 25, 1992; 57 FR 22370, June 3, 1992; 59 FR 
50887, October 6, 1994; 59 FR 59386, November 17, 1994.)

Agency Contact: Sandra L. Zywokarte, Health and Welfare Specialist,

[[Page 62901]]

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2981

RIN: 2125-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




2590. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION: INTERMODAL 
CARGO CONTAINERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 3102; 49 USC 31136

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action addresses the requirements of the 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for securing intermodal cargo 
containers to trailers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/23/93                    58 FR 44485
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/22/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Peter C. Chandler, Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5763

RIN: 2125-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




2591. +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; GENERAL TRANSPORTATION 
OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC app 2503; 49 USC app 2505; 49 USC 3102; 49 USC 
3104

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 390.3; 49 CFR 397

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 15, 1991.

Abstract: This rulemaking will implement the statutory requirements of 
sections 8 and 15 of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform 
Safety Act (HMTUSA) of 1990. Section 8 addresses the establishment of 
motor carrier safety permit regulations for motor carriers transporting 
Class A or B explosives, liquefied natural gases, hazardous materials 
designated as extremely toxic by inhalation, or highway route 
controlled quantity radioactive materials. Section 15 of the HMTUSA 
requires inspection of vehicles transporting those radioactive 
materials before each trip. The proposed rule will incorporate those 
provisions into the safety permit regulations. This action is 
considered significant because of substantial public and congressional 
interest and safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/93                    58 FR 33418
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/17/93 (58 FR 33418)

Agency Contact: Richard Singer, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




2592. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; ROUTING OF CLASS 7 
(RADIOACTIVE) MATERIALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1801 et seq; PL 101-615

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 397; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 16, 1992.

Abstract: This final rule incorporates, without substantive change, the 
routing requirements for radioactive materials currently contained in 
RSPA's regulation 49 CFR 177.825 into FHWA's regulation 49 CFR 397, 
subpart D. This final rule is necessary due to a redelegation of 
authority of highway routing from RSPA to FHWA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/24/92                    57 FR 44129


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/24/92 (57 FR 44129)

Additional Information: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b), requirements for 
notice and public comment are not applicable since this action involves 
a matter of agency practice and procedure. Originally, this action 
contained language incorporating (without substantive change) the 
RSPA's regulation at 49 CFR 397, subpart E. However, it was determined 
that this incorporation should be a part of RIN 2125-AC80, 
``Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Highway Routing.'' The final 
rule for RIN 2125-AC80 was published on October 12, 1994, at 59 FR 
51824.

Agency Contact: Kevin Toth, Office of Motor Carriers, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8577

RIN: 2125-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




2593. +QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS: HEARING DEFICIENCIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 3102; 49 USC app 2505

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FHWA is considering amending its driver qualification 
requirements relating to the hearing standard found at 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(11). FHWA believes that a review of the standard is necessary 
to assess the effect advances in medical science and technology may 
have on the standard. Such advances may lead to amending the current 
standard. The FHWA published an ANPRM (FHWA Docket No. MC-93-30) 
seeking comment on the hearing standard. This action is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/15/93                    58 FR 65634
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
04/05/94                        02/04/94                     59 FR 5376
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/14/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 62902]]

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: A related notice regarding possible waivers was 
published at 58 FR 65638 (Dec. 15, 1993). The FHWA has decided not to 
issue waivers in light of the recent decision of the U.S. Court of 
Appeals for the DC Circuit in Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety v. 
the Federal Highway Administration, No. 92-1411, August 2, 1994. In 
that case, the FHWA rule allowing commercial drivers with impaired 
vision in one eye to apply for waivers from the federal vision standard 
was struck down because the court of Appeals held that the agency 
lacked the data necessary to support its determination that the vision 
waiver program ``is consistent with the safe operation of commercial 
motor vehicles.'' The FHWA initiated research in FY 1995 to determine 
if the hearing requirement is necessary and if so, what criteria it 
should encompass in relationship to driving tasks.

Agency Contact: Albert Alvarez, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2987

RIN: 2125-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




2594. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; SLEEPER BERTHS 
ON MOTOR COACHES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Comments have been sought on the suitability of existing 
driver sleeper berth regulations for motor coaches and possible 
amendment to account for design differences between trucks and motor 
coaches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/12/94                     59 FR 1706
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/14/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Richard Singer, Office of Motor Carrier Standards, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2994

RIN: 2125-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




2595. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MCSAP) ALLOCATION FORMULA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-240, sec 4002

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 350

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would modify the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance 
Program (MCSAP) distribution formula to allow States with incompatible 
intrastate regulations limited participation in the basic grant program 
beyond October 1, 1994. It does not change the distribution formula 
pertaining to those States that have achieved compatibility with 
respect to both interstate and intrastate transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/03/94                     59 FR 5262
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/07/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/04/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Linda Taylor, Office of Motor Carrier Field Operations, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6308

RIN: 2125-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




2596. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAYS; A POLICY ON GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF 
HIGHWAYS AND STREETS; DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 109; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 402

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 625

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The standards, policies and standard specifications that have 
been approved by the FHWA for application of projects located on the 
National Highway System (NHS) are incorporated by reference in 23 CFR 
Part 625. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation 
Officials (AASHTO) has revised ``A Policy of Geometric Design of 
Highways and Streets'' to incorporate the latest information on 
geometric design and to change the numeric values used in the policy 
exclusively to metric units. Through this rulemaking, the FHWA is 
proposing to incorporate this revised AASHTO publication into the 
regulations on design standards for highways, thus adopting controlling 
metric criteria for use in the design of projects on the NTS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/22/96                    61 FR 17566


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: RIN 2125-AD23 ``Design Standards for Highways, 
Interim Selected Metric Values for Geometric Design; Design and 
Construction Criteria,'' has been consolidated into this action. By 
notice published June 27, 1994 (59 FR 33037), FHWA announced its 
decision to delay implementation of any national metric sign conversion 
until after 1996, or until further indication of the intent of Congress 
on this subject is received. Section 205(c)(2) of Pub. L. 104-59, the 
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, provides that 
conversion to the metric system may not be required until September 30, 
2000.

Agency Contact: Seppo I. Sillan, Chief, Geometric And Roadside Design 
Branch, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Phone: 202 366-1327

RIN: 2125-AD38

[[Page 62903]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2597. NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TEMPORARY TRAFFIC 
SIGNALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 104; 23 USC 105; 23 USC 109(d); 
23 USC 114(a); 23 USC 135; 23 USC 217; 23 USC 307; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 
402(a)

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 655

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part VI of the MUTCD was revised on September 3, 1993, and 
incorporated by reference into 23 CFR part 655 on December 10, 1993. As 
revised, the last sentence of the last paragraphs in section 6F-8C, 
inadvertently disallowed the use of certain temporary signalling 
devices, new in use, which employ neither hard-wiring nor radio-
controlled technology. In order to allow the use of such devices the 
last sentence of the paragraph has been removed. As revised, the 
section imposes a performance standard, and not a design standard, on 
all such devices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/04/95                      60 FR 363


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael E. Robinson, Highway Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2193

RIN: 2125-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




2598. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION OF FEDERAL AID PROJECTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 104; 23 USC 105; 23 USC 106; 23 
USC 109; 23 USC 110; 23 USC 113; 23 USC 115; 23 USC 118; 23 USC 120(e); 
23 USC 121(c); 23 USC 125; 23 USC 134; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 320

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 630; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is amending its regulation on advance construction 
of Federal-aid highway projects to incorporate changes made by the Dire 
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1992, Pub. L. 102-302, 106 
Stat. 248, and to provide more flexible funding arrangements for the 
States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/19/95                    60 FR 36991
Comment Period End              09/18/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Max Inman, Office of Fiscal Services, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2853

RIN: 2125-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




2599. +ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS 
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 395

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations limit the 
hours of service of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers in order to 
reduce fatigue-related accidents. These regulations include substantial 
recordkeeping requirements to monitor drivers' hours of service. The 
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is considering ways to reduce the 
recordkeeping burden while maintaining or improving safety. The FHWA 
will focus on ways to reduce burdens on small entities. This rulemaking 
is significant because of the broad industry impacts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice: Request for Information 09/07/95                    60 FR 46682
Comment Period End              11/06/95
Study To Be Completed           01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Neill L. Thomas, Chief, Vehicle and Operations, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________




2600. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; TELEVISION 
RECEIVERS AND DATA DISPLAY UNITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-240; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to rescind restrictions on the 
locations of television viewers or screens within commercial motor 
vehicles (CMVs). The FHWA has determined that current restrictions 
concerning such devices are unnecessary since the unsafe behavior the 
regulation is intended to discourage is more effectively deterred 
through motor carrier management policies. The current regulation may 
have the unintended effect of discouraging the use of certain 
Intelligent Transportation System Technologies (ITS), such as collision 
avoidance and traveler information systems which could improve the 
safety and efficiency of CMV operations. This action is not intended to 
encourage motor carriers to install display screens for entertainment 
purposes or otherwise reduce the safety of CMVs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/96                    61 FR 14733
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Minor, Office of Motor Carrier Research and 
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD76

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2601. UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 402

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA proposes to streamline the Sec. 402 
grant approval process. In a separate notice (60 FR 47418) the FHWA 
announced the creation of a pilot highway safety program for FY 1996 
State highway programs under 23 USC 402 and the waiver of certain 
procedures for States that have elected to participate in the pilot 
program.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mila Plosky, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6902

RIN: 2125-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________




2602. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; DRIVING/PARKING RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31132; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502; 49 USC 
31504

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 397; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
initiative, the FHWA reviewed part 397 and believes this subpart 
contains requirements that are obsolete and redundant. The FHWA is 
coordinating with the Research and Special Programs Administration on 
any possible changes to part 397.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nathan Root, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8759

RIN: 2125-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________




2603. INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 31133; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action involves the use of technology to reduce 
recordkeeping. The FHWA issued a notice (60 FR 46682) requesting 
comments from motor carriers, vehicle and component manufacturers, 
technology vendors and the public on the use of advanced driver, 
vehicle and inspection technology. The FHWA plans to evaluate existing 
technologies to determine if they could be used to simplify or automate 
compliance with any of the FMCSRs without compromising public safety.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Minor, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




2604.  NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; 
PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND SCHOOL WARNING SIGNS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 109(d); 23 USC 114(a); 23 USC 315; 23 USC 
402(a)

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 655

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA announced its intent to rewrite and reformat the 
MUTCD on January 10, 1992, at 57 FR 1134. In this action, the FHWA is 
inviting comments on a proposed change to the MUTCD which would assign 
the color florescent yellow-green for pedestrian, bicycle, and school 
warning signs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Amendments   06/07/96                    61 FR 29234


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ernest Huckaby, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9064

RIN: 2125-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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2605. FEDERAL AID PROJECT AUTHORIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 106; 23 USC 118; 23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 630; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action presents FHWA policies and procedures related to 
authorization of Federal-aid highway projects. Changes are proposed to 
provide more flexibility in establishing funding arrangements, to 
further clarify the authorization process, and to reflect recent 
modifications in Federal statutes.

[[Page 62905]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/95                     60 FR 9306
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/95
Final Action                    07/08/96                    61 FR 35629
Final Action Effective          08/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jack Wasley, Federal-Aid Program Branch, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4658

RIN: 2125-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




2606. MAXIMUM DRIVING AND OFF-DUTY TIME; HOURS OF SERVICE FOR FARMERS 
AND RETAIL FARM SUPPLIERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 103-311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 395.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 
1994 requires the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking 
proceeding to determine whether or not the requirements of section 
395.3 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to hours of 
service, may be waived for farmers and retail farm suppliers when such 
farmers and retail farm suppliers are transporting crops or farm 
supplies for agricultural purposes within a 50 mile radius of their 
distribution point or farm. However, the National Highway System 
Designation Act of 1995 created exemptions from these requirements. A 
final rule implementing this 1995 Act's exemptions was published under 
RIN 2125-AD83 (see timetable below) and, therefore, this action is 
completed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/08/94                    59 FR 63322
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/06/95
Final Action (Final Rule 
Published Under RIN 2125-AD83)  04/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Philip J. Roke, Transportation Specialist, Office of 
Motor Carrier Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5884

RIN: 2125-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




2607. GENERAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS; WARRANTY CLAUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  23 USC 112; 23 USC 113; 23 USC 114; 23 USC 117; 23 
USC 128; 23 USC 315; PL 102-240, sec 10; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 116; 23 USC 
119

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is revising its regulation that generally prohibits 
the use of guaranty and warranty clauses on Federal-aid construction 
contracts. This action permits greater use of warranties in Federal-aid 
highway construction contracts within prescribed limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/25/95                    60 FR 44271
Final Action Effective          08/25/95
Comment Period End              10/24/95
Final Action                    04/19/96                    61 FR 17243

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/19/96 (61 FR 17243)

Additional Information: The FHWA has determined that prior notice and 
opportunity for comment are unnecessary under 5 USC 553(b)(3)(B), 
because this action, in amending the FHWA's regulation on guaranty and 
warranty clauses in Federal-aid highway construction contracts to 
permit States to include such clauses, does not impose any new 
obligation or requirement on the States or highway contractors.

Agency Contact: James Daves, Office of Engineering, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0355

RIN: 2125-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________




2608. PUBLIC LANDS HIGHWAYS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS PROGRAM; ELIMINATION OF 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 315

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 667; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is eliminating it regulations outlining the 
procedures to be followed in administering Public Lands Highways 
discretionary funds program. These provisions have become unnecessary 
as a result of amendments made by the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991 to statutory provisions in title 23 of the 
United States Code which authorize distribution of some of the funds 
appropriated for Public Lands Highways among the States on the basis of 
need.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/06/95                    60 FR 62359
NPRM Comment Period End         02/05/96
Final Action                    08/27/96                    61 FR 43964
Final Action Effective          09/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mohan Pillay, Office of Engineering, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4655

RIN: 2125-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________




2609.  TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS; 
TECHNICAL AMENDMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5112; 49 USC 5125; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31301; 
49 USC 31502

[[Page 62906]]

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 397; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action makes a technical amendment to correct the 
authority citation for 49 CFR part 397.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/07/96                    61 FR 20496
Final Action Effective          05/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nathan Root, Office of Motor Carrier Standards, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2610. REVIEW: LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Standard 108 requires passenger cars sold after October 1, 
1985, to be equipped with center high-mounted stop lamps (CHMSLs). 
NHTSA undertook a staff evaluation of the safety effectiveness, 
benefits, and cost of CHMSLs. A preliminary report was published in 
March 1987 and an interim report in August 1989.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/85
Preliminary Evaluation Report 
Published                       03/20/87                     52 FR 9609
Interim Evaluation Report 
Published                       08/04/89                    54 FR 32153
Interim Evaluation Report 
Comments Reviewed and Docketed  02/21/90
End Review                      06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The evaluation report indicated that cars 
equipped with center high-mounted stop lamps were 17 percent less 
likely to be struck in the rear while braking than cars without the 
lamps.

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________




2611. REVIEW: PASSENGER-CAR BACK SEAT OCCUPANT PROTECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 requires 
passenger cars manufactured after December 11, 1989, to have Type 2 
(lap-and-shoulder) belts at the rear outboard seats. The agency will 
analyze the actual on-the-road experience of vehicles equipped with 
lap-and-shoulder belts in the rear seats to measure the reduction of 
fatalities and injuries relative to cars equipped only with lap belts. 
The regulation was selected for review because of public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    07/01/93
End Review                      12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________




2612.  AUXILIARY SIGNAL LAMPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
requesting comments from the driving public about several signal lamp 
inventions, from the petitioner and others, that the agency has not 
favored in the past. This will provide the agency with additional 
information and public opinion on previous agency decisions. Petition 
pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Control Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG38

[[Page 62907]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2613. +TRUCK REAR UNDERRIDE PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.223; 49 CFR 571.224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes two Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standards which will operate together to reduce the number of injuries 
and fatalities resulting from the collision of passenger vehicles with 
the rear end of heavy trailers and semitrailers. The first is Standard 
No. 223, Rear Guards, or the ``equipment standard'' which specifies 
performance requirements that rear impact guards must meet before they 
can be installed on new trailers and semitrailers. It specifies 
strength requirements as well as test procedures to be used for 
compliance. The second is Standard No. 224, Rear Impact Protection, or 
the ``vehicle standard'' which requires that most new trailers and 
semitrailers with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 lbs. or more 
be equipped with a rear impact guard meeting the equipment standard, 
requirements for the location, and requirements that the guard be 
mounted on the trailer or semitrailer in accordance with the 
instructions of the guard manufacturer. This rulemaking is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/08/81                    46 FR 21361
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/81
Comment Period End 03/04/92     01/03/92                      57 FR 252
Comment Period Extended to 6/08/
92                              04/09/92                    57 FR 12289
Final Rule Effective 01/26/98   01/24/96                     61 FR 2003
Petitions Due                   03/11/96
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/24/96 (61 FR 2004)

Additional Information: Docket No. 1-11. NPRM, Notice 8.

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




2614. +WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish new requirements for wheelchair 
lifts used on motor vehicles. The benefits of this action is a 
reduction in the number of accidents involving wheelchair lifts (these 
are not crashes). This action is considered significant due to 
substantial public interest in transportation of the handicapped.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/26/93                    58 FR 11562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/27/93
SNPRM                           10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/26/93 (58 FR 11562)

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of 
Crash Avoidance, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6559
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




2615. TIRES ON NEW TRAILERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.120

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, this action is 
soliciting comments to assist the agency in determining whether to 
permit the installation of manufacturer-supplied retreaded tires on new 
trailers. The current requirement states that used or retreaded tires 
may be installed on new trucks, buses, and trailers only if owned and 
provided by the vehicle purchaser. Petition was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/01/95                    60 FR 28561
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/29/95
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________




2616. UPGRADE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action announces the agency's plan to consider upgrading 
the standard by making the current crash requirements more stringent 
and by broadening the standard's focus to include mitigation concepts 
related to fuel system components and environmental and aging tests 
related to components. This action also requests comments on the 
agency's plan to explore a three-phase approach to upgrading the 
standard, data, methods, and strategies which may assist in the 
agency's regulatory decisions in defining specific requirements and 
test procedures for upgrading the standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments by 2/12/93 12/14/92                    57 FR 59041
ANPRM                           04/12/95                    60 FR 18566
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/12/95
NPRM                            10/00/96

[[Page 62908]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This action will respond to RIN 2127-AE83. This 
action is currently in research.

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




2617. DRIVING RANGE DETERMINATION FOR DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC PASSENGER 
AUTOMOBILES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 32901; 49 USC 32905; 49 USC 32906

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 538

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has requested comments to assist in developing a 
proposal for a minimum driving range for dual-fueled electric passenger 
automobiles or hybrid electric vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments by 11/24/9409/22/94                    59 FR 48589
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Orron Kee, Chief, Motor Vehicle Requirements Division, 
Office of Market Incentives, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________




2618. TEST DEVICE PLACEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30168

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for rulemaking, this action is 
requesting comments on what changes, if any, are needed to the roof 
crush compliance testing. Petitions were granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments Due 2/10/9512/27/94                    59 FR 66504
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________




2619. AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE FOR AIR RESERVOIR TANKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 20166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
requesting information about devices that remove water and other 
contaminants from air brake systems. These devices include automatic 
drain valves and air dryers. It appears from the agency's analysis of 
the comments that such devices are a cost-effective method of improving 
heavy vehicle safety, the agency will publish a notice of proposed 
rulemaking to require such equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments by 9/24/95 07/24/95                    60 FR 37864
Correction                      08/17/95                    60 FR 42830
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




2620. REGULATORY NEGOTIATION FOR VISUAL HEADLAMP AIMABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to afford an option to existing 
headlamp aiming specifications which is intended to improve the 
objectivity and accuracy of motor vehicle headlamp aim when headlamps 
are aimed visually and/or optically. This proposal reflects the 
consensus of the agency's Advisory Committee on Regulatory Negotiation 
concerning the improvement of headlamp aimability performance and 
visual/optical headlamp aiming. The Committee was composed of 
representatives of government, industry, and consumer interest groups.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice to Conduct a Regulatory 
Negotiation                     06/09/95                    60 FR 30506
NPRM                            07/10/96                    61 FR 36334
Correction                      08/08/96                    61 FR 43033
NPRM Comment Period End         10/08/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/10/96 (61 FR 36334)

Additional Information: This action terminates RIN 2127-AF24. The 
agency announced the establishment of the advisory committee for 
regulatory negotiation and notice of the first meeting (07/14/95 (60 FR 
36253)). On August 16, 1995 (60 FR 42496) the schedule of the Advisory 
Committee meetings was published. On November 16, 1995 (60 FR 57562) a 
change in the dates and location of the November

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Advisory Committee meeting was published. On December 21, 1995 (60 FR 
66247) the final dates and locations of the three remaining Advisory 
Committee meetings were published. Change in the time and location of 
the next series of meetings published February 12, 1996 (61 FR 5370). 
Announces final meetings and location published May 29, 1996 (61 FR 
26872).

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF73
_______________________________________________________________________




2621. +FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS: HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 85 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




2622. +UPGRADED REQUEST FOR AIRCRAFT-CERTIFIED CHILD SEATS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency intends to upgrade the requirements for child 
seats certified for use on aircraft. It would require child restraints 
certified for use on aircraft to meet compatibility (fit) requirements 
and to meet performance criteria when sled tested under conditions more 
representative of the aircraft environment. This action is considered 
significant because of the substantial public interest in issues 
involving child seats on aircraft and because of special interest to 
another modal Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh St. SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________




2623. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND RAMPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing to modify the ``Door Locks and Door Retention Components'' 
requirements by exempting wheelchair lifts and to establish uniform 
requirements for wheelchair lifts and ramps. These modifications are 
necessary because of changes in the types of vehicles equipped with 
wheelchair lifts/ramps and changes in lift/ramp structural designs 
which have come to pass in recent years. Petition was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On 05/31/96 (61 FR 27325), the agency published 
a grant notice. The agency believes that the suggested changes made by 
the petitioner merits additional study and research.

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




2624. DUMMY CONTAINMENT DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.208; 49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NHTSA proposes to amend a provision in the occupant crash 
protection standard which specifies that, during crash tests, all 
portions of a test dummy must remain in the vehicle throughout the 
test. NHTSA is considering a range of alternative requirements. It is 
taking this action to ensure that the standard's requirements are 
practicable. This action results from a petition for rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/96                    61 FR 45927
NPRM Comment Period End         10/29/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/30/96 (61 FR 45927)

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




2625. REVIEW: HEAVY TRUCK CONSPICUITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is initiating a study to evaluate the safety 
effects of the conspicuity systems requirement (Section 5.7) of Federal 
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108. To carry out the study, the 
agency has requested that special motor vehicle crash data be collected 
by two state law enforcement agencies. The agency is soliciting public 
comment on the proposed collection of this information.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    09/01/95
Request for Comment Comment 
Period End 08/30/96             07/01/96                    61 FR 33891
Preliminary Evaluation Report   09/00/97
Interim Evaluation Report       09/00/98
End Review                      09/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




2626. SIMPLIFY OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency is proposing to remove provisions regarding past 
time periods and to simplify the standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________




2627. THEFT DATA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1995

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 33104(b)(4)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will publish the final theft rate data on 
passenger motor vehicles that occurred in calendar year 1995 for model 
year 1995 vehicles. The theft data indicate the overall vehicles' theft 
rate in 1995. Publication of this data fulfills the agency's obligation 
to periodically obtain accurate and timely data and publish the 
information for review and comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Program Analyst, Theft Prevention 
Group, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________




2628.  POWER WINDOW SAFETY SWITCHES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to propose power window switches constructed to 
prevent accidental window closure. It is believed that this will help 
prevent children from strangling themselves by climbing onto an arm 
rest with an exposed power window switch to look out the window. 
Annually, 500 children are hospitalized due to various kinds of power 
window accidents. Petition pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




2629.  HYBRID III DUMMY SPECIFICATIONS - CLOTHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to clarify the Hybrid III dummy 
clothing and shoes specifications that are to be worn during testing, 
define an opening in the femur flesh, and the use of the lumbar spine 
load cell.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG39
_______________________________________________________________________




2630.  MODIFIED VEHICLES TO ACCOMMODATE A PERSON'S DISABILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 30122(c)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to establish new conditions under 
which a vehicle may be modified to accommodate a person's disability so 
that the modifier will not be subjected

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to the statutory prohibition against the ``making inoperative'' 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles, Attorney-Advisor, Planning and Review 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4935
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




2631.  CONVEX CROSS VIEW MIRRORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
requesting comments on the issue of rear mounted cross view mirrors on 
light and medium duty trucks for the purpose of eliminating the blind 
spot directly behind the vehicle. The petitioner requested that these 
mirrors be mandated to eliminate backing accidents where children could 
be seriously injured or killed. Petition is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments Comment 
Period End 10/15/96             06/17/96                    61 FR 30586
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Control Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




2632.  REMOVE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS TO OCCUPANT CRASH STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 20117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency is proposing to revise its occupant crash 
protection standard to remove obsolete provisions and to reorganize the 
standard. This revision would substantially clarify and simplify this 
safety standard without changing any of its substantive requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




2633.  REFLEX REFLECTORS FOR REAR OF TRUCK TRACTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to allow only testing under SAE J594f in the 
horizontal position for rear reflectors of truck tractors. The 
petitioner believes that given the relatively high position of the 
vertical pieces, a horizontal designed reflector should work better 
than a vertical piece, since it would allow for thirty degrees up and 
down versus left and right. The agency's current requirement is two 
vertical twelve inch pieces on the rear of the tractor or trailer. 
Petition is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/00/96

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




2634.  PELVIC RESTRAINTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to delete S4.1(b), Pelvic Restraint, from the 
standard because this provision is redundant of other, more specific, 
requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 208 and No. 
210. Petition is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety

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Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




2635.  ADD-ON DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to regulate and test after-market (add-on) seat 
belt devices. Petition is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Wshington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




2636.  UPGRADE ROOF CRASHWORTHINESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to upgrade the roof crashworthiness particularly 
since a larger percentage of American vehicles consist of light duty 
and utility vehicles, a class of vehicles more prone to rollover 
accidents. Petition is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




2637.  UTILITY VEHICLE LABEL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 575.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to revise the content and format of 
the utility vehicle label requirements for multipurpose passenger 
vehicles with a wheelbase of 110 inches or less to improve the 
effectiveness of the label. The agency may also propose changes in the 
type of vehicles to which the requirement applies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Steve Kratzke, Division Chief, Planning and Review 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 366-5203
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




2638.  METRIC CONVERSION - PHASE II

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166; PL 100-418, sec 5164

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to amend selected Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards by converting English measurements in those 
standards to metric measurements. This rulemaking is the second in a 
series that NHTSA will undertake to implement the Federal policy that 
the metric system is the preferred system of weights and measures for 
U.S. trade and commerce. The conversions are not intended to change the 
stringency of the affected Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia Breslin, Office Director, Office of 
Planning and Consumer Programs, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0842
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




2639.  INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCTOBER 1997

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 33112

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to update its lists in appendices A, B, 
and C of Part 544 of passenger motor vehicle insurers that are required 
to file reports on their motor vehicle theft loss experiences. If these 
revised Appendices are adopted in a final rule, each insurer included 
in any of these Appendices must file a report for calendar year 1994 
not later than October 25, 1997. As long as the

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insurer remains listed, it must submit reports by each subsequent 
October 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Program Analyst, Theft Prevention 
Group, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4807
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2640. +CRASHWORTHINESS RATINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would have required manufacturers to disseminate 
crashworthiness performance information concerning their cars to the 
public, to provide consumers with comparative information on the 
crashworthiness performance of new car models. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of the impact on manufacturers, the 
interest shown by consumers, and the potential significant effects on 
the automotive marketplace. The agency has decided not to continue with 
any further rulemaking action since the agency has the New Car 
Assessment Program and the public is able to obtain this information 
upon request.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/81                     46 FR 7025
Comment Period Extended to 10/
22/81                           04/02/81                    46 FR 19947
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/81                     46 FR 7025
To Be Terminated                11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/22/81 (46 FR 7025)

Additional Information: Docket No. 79-17. NPRM, Notice 1.

Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia Breslin, Director, Office of Planning and 
Consumer Programs, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-0842
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




2641. +FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS - SCHOOL BUSES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requested comments 
regarding possible upgrade of Standard 302 to reduce the risk of fire 
to school bus occupants. This rulemaking is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/04/88                    53 FR 44627
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/03/89
Request for Comments by 4/29/91 02/26/91                     56 FR 7826
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




2642. +REDUCE HEAD INJURIES DUE TO CONTACT WITH UPPER VEHICLE INTERIOR

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.201; 49 CFR 571.205; 49 CFR 571.206; 49 CFR 
571.214

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, January 31, 1993. Final, Statutory, 
February 28, 1995.

Abstract: This action requires passenger cars, trucks, buses, and 
multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 
10,000 pounds or less, to provide protection when an occupant's head 
strikes upper interior components, including pillars, side rails, 
headers, and the roof, during a crash. This amendment adds procedures 
and performance requirements for a new in-vehicle component test. 
Insofar as this rulemaking applies to passenger cars, it is required by 
the NHTSA Authorization Act of 1991. This action is considered 
significant because of safety and cost implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/19/88                    53 FR 31712
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/18/88
Notice of Intent                06/05/92                    57 FR 24008
NPRM                            02/08/93                     58 FR 7506
NPRM Comment Period End         04/09/93
Final Rule Effective 09/18/95   08/18/95                    60 FR 43031
Petitions Due                   09/18/95
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 62914]]

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/18/95 (60 FR 43031)

Additional Information: This entry was formerly titled: Side-Impact 
Protection, Head/Neck Protection, and Occupant Ejection Mitigation. The 
agency published on 10/20/93 (58 FR 54099) a notice of a public hearing 
and reopened the comment period until 12/01/93. This title has since 
been revised the second time.

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




2643. +SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.221

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to NTSB recommendations on body joint strength 
and maintenance access panels and the agency's own analyses, the agency 
initiated rulemaking to improve the test requirements and test 
procedures for body joints and to limit the number and size of 
maintenance access panels. It is estimated that between 15 to 20 
injuries per year could be prevented by this rulemaking. This 
rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial public and 
congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/15/87                    52 FR 23314
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/03/87
Comment Period Extended to 10/
15/87                           08/12/87                    52 FR 29873
NPRM                            03/15/91                    56 FR 11142
NPRM Comment Period End         05/14/91
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/15/91 (56 FR 11142)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




2644. FUEL SPILLAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 552; 49 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing to require vehicles equipped with a crossover line connecting 
dual fuel tanks to comply with requirements that would reduce the 
likelihood of fuel spillage. Petition was granted. Comments have been 
requested on the difference between the agency's proposed test 
procedures and requirements and those of the Society of Automotive 
Engineers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/94                    59 FR 25590
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/17/94 (59 FR 25590)

Additional Information: This entry was formerly titled Fuel System 
Integrity, Fuel Spillage.

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




2645. +ROLLOVER PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 31, 1992. Final, Statutory, March 
3, 1994.
NHTSA may issue either an ANPRM or NPRM.

Abstract: As part of its comprehensive efforts to address the problem 
of light vehicle rollover, the agency is proposing a new consumer 
information regulation that will require that passenger cars, and light 
multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks be labeled with information 
about their resistance to rollover. The agency would like public 
comments on the National Academy of Science (NAS) study and how that 
study should be reflected in the agency's rulemaking decisions on 
requirements for rollover stability labeling. This action is considered 
significant as it concerns a matter of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/03/92                      57 FR 242
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/03/92
NPRM                            06/28/94                    59 FR 33254
Correction                      07/26/94                    59 FR 38038
Comment Period Extended to 10/
21/94                           08/26/94                    59 FR 44121
Comment Period Reopened to 08/
05/96                           06/05/96                    61 FR 28560
NPRM Comment Period End         08/05/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/28/94 (59 FR 33254)

Additional Information: A notice of availability of a planning document 
for this rulemaking was published 09/29/92 (57 FR 44721). In the NPRM, 
the agency terminated rulemaking to establish a vehicle stability 
standard. Based on the agency's analysis, it was decided to defer any 
further action on this subject until such time as information becomes 
available demonstrating the cost effectiveness of the establishment of 
such a standard. The agency denied petitions for reconsideration of 
this termination on 06/05/96 (61-FR-28550). Notice reopening the 
comment period was inadvertently published under RIN 2127-AC54.

[[Page 62915]]

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of 
Crash Avoidance, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6559
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




2646. BRAKE LINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Petitions from R. Grabowsky and American Trucking Association 
(ATA) requested initiation of rulemaking concerning brake linings (all 
vehicles and aftermarket). Mr. Grabowsky petitioned relative to 
stability, friction level, fade, wear, and identification of linings. 
ATA petitioned relative to friction level and identification of linings 
for heavy vehicles only. Petitions concerned both performance levels 
and test procedures, and were granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




2647. +FILM TRANSMITTANCE OF GLAZING MATERIALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
to revise the light transmittance requirements to replicate real-world 
conditions more closely and to measure light transmittance of window 
glazing in a laboratory test at the angle at which the window is 
mounted in a vehicle. This proposal also makes the light transmittance 
requirements consistent with passenger cars and light trucks. This 
rulemaking is considered significant because of the substantial public 
and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/20/89                    54 FR 30427
Petition for Rulemaking Granted 07/20/89                    54 FR 30427
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/18/89                    54 FR 30427
NPRM                            01/22/92                     57 FR 2496
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/92
Comment Period Extended to 05/
22/92                           03/25/92                    57 FR 10327
Correction                      04/09/92                    57 FR 12286
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/22/92 (57 FR 2496)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




2648. INCENTIVE GRANT CRITERIA FOR DRUNK-DRIVING-PREVENTION PROGRAMS 
(SECTION 410)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 410; PL 104-59

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None
NHTSA was required to publish a final rule by November 18, 1989.

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this interim final rule amends the regulations on incentive 
grant criteria for drunk driving prevention programs to reflect changes 
that were made to the Section 410 program by the National Highway 
System Designation Act of 1995. This interim final rule supplemental 
grant criterion that requires that States ``deem persons under age 21 
who operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.02 or greater to be driving 
while intoxicated'' has been changed to a basic grant criterion. The 
regulation now provides for an alternative method for some States to 
demonstrate compliance with the basic grant criterion that requires 
that States have a ``statewide program for stopping vehicles.'' The 
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published a separate notice 
of proposed rulemaking for implementing a new ``zero tolerance'' 
sanction program which is similar to Section 410 ``0.02 BAC'' basic 
grant criterion. The agency requests comments regarding the changes 
made by this interim final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period Due 10/11/94             08/09/94                    59 FR 40470
Comment Period Extended to 05/
23/95                           03/24/95                    60 FR 15479
Interim Final Rule              03/07/96                    61 FR 91010
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period Due 04/22/96             03/07/96                     61 FR 9101
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/09/94 (59 FR 40470)

Agency Contact: Marlene Markison, Chief, Program Support, Office of 
State and Community Services, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2121
Fax: 202 366-7394

RIN: 2127-AD01

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_______________________________________________________________________




2649. MINIATURE AND NONFILAMENT LIGHT SOURCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has proposed to relieve design restrictions that 
may inadvertently prevent the implementation of certain new-technology 
light sources in signal lamps.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/94                    59 FR 16788
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/08/94 (59 FR 16788)

Additional Information: This action answers a petition for rulemaking 
under RIN 2127-AF20, the issues of which have been consolidated, 
herein. The title of RIN 2127-AF20: Specifications for Light Emitting 
Diode.

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




2650. COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL CONTAINERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency amends the standards for Fuel System Integrity of 
Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles and Compressed Natural Gas Fuel 
containers to allow any appropriate fuel to be used for the bonfire 
test for compressed natural gas (CNG) containers and adds new labeling 
requirements for CNG vehicles and containers. The agency also 
terminates rulemaking on additional performance requirements for CNG 
containers that had been proposed. Rulemaking may be resumed once 
revisions to the current voluntary industry standard for CNG containers 
are completed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/93                    58 FR 68846
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94
Partial Final Rule Effective 03/
27/95                           09/26/94                    59 FR 49010
Comment Period End 02/17/95     12/19/94                    59 FR 65299
Final Rule Effective 12/26/95   11/24/95                    60 FR 57943
Petitions Due                   12/26/95
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/24/95 (60 FR 57943)

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




2651. +UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 575.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 
by revising treadwear testing procedures to maintain the base course 
wear rate of course monitoring tires at its current value of 1.34. This 
revision is expected to eliminate treadwear grade inflation, reduce 
testing expenses, and reduce the environmental consequences of 
operating testing convoys for the purpose of calculating the base 
course wear rate for each new batch of course monitoring tires and 
added a top end traction grading category of ``AA'' to the current 
traction grading categories of A, B, and C. The new AA category will 
make possible the differentiation of tires with the very highest 
traction characteristics from those with lower traction 
characteristics. DOT Appropriations Act of 1996 prohibited the 
obligation of expenditure of any funds for activity or work which 
replaces the temperature resistance grading standard with a rolling 
resistance/fuel economy grading standard. The 1997 Act is expected to 
contain the same language. This action is considered significant 
because of substantial public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/25/94                    59 FR 19686
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/24/94
NPRM                            05/24/95                    60 FR 27472
SNPRM Comment Period Extended to 
08/14/95                        07/05/95                    60 FR 34961
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95
Correction Comment Period 
Extended to 09/01/95            08/16/95                    60 FR 42896
Final Rule Effective 5/9/98     09/09/96                    61 FR 47437
Petitions Due                   10/24/96
Action on Petitions             02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/24/95 (60 FR 27472); Regulatory 
Evaluation 09/09/96 (61 FR 47437)

Additional Information: On July 5, 1995 (60 FR 34961) a supplemental 
notice of proposed rulemaking was published extending the comment 
period and announcing a public meeting. On July 14, 1995 (60 FR 36255) 
a correction to the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking and 
change in date of the public meeting was published. At the request of 
commenters at the public meeting and petitioners, the agency on August 
16, 1995 (60 FR 42496) extended the comment period to September 1, 
1995.

Agency Contact: Orron Kee, Division Chief, Consumer Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF17

[[Page 62917]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2652. RIGID PLASTICS IN WINDOWS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, this action permits 
the installation of a new item of motor vehicle glazing, Item 4A- Rigid 
Plastic for Use in Side Windows, in motor vehicles. In issuing this 
final rule, the agency seeks to provide greater flexibility for 
manufacturers to develop and use more aerodynamic, lighter weight 
glazing designs, resulting in lower fuel consumption.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/95                    60 FR 13688
NPRM Comment Period End         05/15/95
Final Rule Effective 9/11/96    08/12/96                    61 FR 41739
Petitions Due                   09/30/96
Action on Petitions             01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/14/95 (60 FR 13688); Regulatory 
Evaluation 08/12/96 (61 FR 41739)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




2653. INCREASE FEMUR FLEXION MOTION OF THE HYBRID III TEST DUMMY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for rulemaking, this action is 
proposing to provide a more precise characterization of the femur 
motion range to assure uniform flexion between right and left femurs 
and between dummies made by different manufacturers. Petitions were 
granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/95                    60 FR 34213
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/30/95 (60 FR 34213)

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




2654. RETROREFLECTIVE CONSPICUITY SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action requires that the rear of truck tractors be 
equipped with retroreflective material similar to that required on the 
rear of the trailers they tow to increase nighttime conspicuity. 
Manufacturers may choose either retroreflective sheeting or reflex 
reflectors. In the case of truck tractors delivered with a temporary 
mudflap arrangement rather than permanent equipment, the requirement 
for retroreflective material near the top of the mudflap may be 
satisfied with material carried by the temporary mudflap brackets that 
is transferable to the permanent mudflap system. Retroreflective 
material is also required near the top of the cab in a pattern similar 
to that used on trailers. NHTSA estimates that the incidence of crashes 
involving truck tractors struck in the rear by other vehicles in 
darkness could be reduced by 15 to 25 percent by enhancing conspicuity 
as required by this rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/95                    60 FR 30820
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/95
Final Rule Effective 07/01/97   08/08/96                    61 FR 41355
Petitions Due                   09/23/96
Actions of Petitions            01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/08/96 (61 FR 41355)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




2655. AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS; AIR COMPRESSOR CUT-IN PRESSURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
requiring the automatic activation of the air compressor on a powered 
vehicle whenever the pressure in the air brake system drops below 100 
pounds per square inch (psi). This will ensure that new truck tractors 
provide trailers with sufficient air pressure for release of the 
trailer parking brakes; provide adequate service braking; and provide 
air reserves on all air brake vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/95                    60 FR 31135
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/95
Final Rule Effective 03/18/96   02/16/96                     61 FR 6173
Petitions Due                   04/01/96
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/13/95 (60 FR 31135)

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics

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Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2656. SEAT BELT EXEMPTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, this action 
proposes to provide greater flexibility to design safety belt systems 
that are better suited for restraining prisoners being transported in 
the rear seats of law enforcement vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/95                    60 FR 31132
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/13/95 (60 FR 31132)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF66
_______________________________________________________________________




2657. COLORFASTNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SEATBELTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this action deletes the colorfastness requirements for seat 
belt assemblies. The agency concludes that the manufacturers' concerns 
about public acceptance are sufficient by themselves to ensure that 
manufacturers will make their belts colorfast. Colorfastness means the 
safety belt webbing dye will not come off onto clothing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/19/95                    60 FR 31946
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/95
Final Rule Effective 06/20/96   05/06/96                    61 FR 20170
Petitions Due                   06/20/96
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/06/96 (61 FR 20170)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF67
_______________________________________________________________________




2658. REMOVE OBSOLETE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAD RESTRAINTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to delete one of two alternative 
performance requirements for head restraints. That alternative involves 
a testing procedure that is more cumbersome than the one in the other 
alternative and has rarely, if ever, been used by manufacturers. 
Removing this alternative would not adversely affect the manufacturers, 
but would simplify the language of the standard. This action is part of 
the Regulatory Reinvention Initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/24/95                    60 FR 54467
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/24/95 (60 FR 54467)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




2659. RESCISSION OF REFLECTING SURFACES REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, this action proposes to rescind this standard. The agency 
has tentatively concluded that due to market forces and product 
liability concerns, the manufacturers will continue to minimize glare 
causing reflections from vehicle surfaces within the field of view of 
the driver. Eliminating the standard will remove the need to certify 
compliance with it. NHTSA believes that the standard can be rescinded 
without affecting safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/95                    60 FR 32935
Comment Period Extended to 8/25/
95                              07/25/95                    60 FR 37986
Final Rule Effective 5/6/96     03/21/96                    61 FR 11587

[[Page 62919]]

Petitions Due                   05/06/96
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/26/95 (60 FR 32935)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF74
_______________________________________________________________________




2660. ALTERNATIVE GEOMETRIC VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LAMPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing to harmonize the lighting standard's geometric visibility 
requirements for signal lamps and rear side marker color with those of 
the ECE. Harmonization of the standard worldwide, without reducing 
safety, would allow manufacturers to reduce costs by producing to a 
single world vehicle standard rather than several, thus reducing costs 
and improving the flow of trade.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/95                    60 FR 54833
Comment Period Extended to 05/
16/96                           12/27/95                    60 FR 66953
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/26/95 (60 FR 54833)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




2661. CURRENT AND FUTURE STATE OF THE ART INNOVATION FOR ACCELERATOR 
CONTROLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency is proposing to change the scope of the standard 
on accelerator control systems to accommodate new technology, and 
future accelerator control strategies and systems. The standard was 
last revised in 1973, when only mechanical systems were common on motor 
vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments Comment 
Period End 02/02/96             12/04/95                    60 FR 62061
NPRM                            04/30/96                    61 FR 19020
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/30/96 (61 FR 19020)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF76
_______________________________________________________________________




2662. RESCISSION OF WARNING DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency proposed to rescind the warning device standard 
for all motor vehicles. The standard is referenced by Federal Highway 
Administration for Motor Carrier Use Regulations. NHTSA is terminating 
this rulemaking to ensure uninterrupted continuation of FHWA's 
requirements on use of triangular warning devices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/10/96                    61 FR 29337
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/96
To Be Terminated                10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/10/96 (61 FR 29337)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________




2663. ALTERNATIVE MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
permitting optional photometric performances for motorcycle and motor-
driven cycle headlamps. The benefits are to reduce the risk of 
accidents associated with night time driving.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/21/96                     61 FR 6616
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/96
Final Rule Effective 10/15/96   08/29/96                    61 FR 45359
Petitions Due                   10/05/96
Action on Petitions             02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 62920]]

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/20/96 (61 FR 6616)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




2664. POWER-OPERATED WINDOWS: ROOF PANELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to amend the test procedure used to demonstrate 
compliance by adding an alternative testing specification for non-
contact automatic reversal system, in order to provide a more 
meaningful and realistic method for evaluating the compliance of such 
systems which do not rely on contact to sense an obstruction. Petition 
was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/96                    61 FR 28124
Correction                      06/14/96                    61 FR 30209
NPRM Comment Period End         08/05/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/04/96 (61 FR 28124)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




2665. RESCIND CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency is proposing to rescind this standard. The 
agency has tentatively concluded that market forces will continue 
current practices of specifying the location, identification, and 
illumination of motor vehicle controls and displays. This would afford 
the vehicle manufacturers more flexibility to provide safety related 
information in a format that is not design-restrictive.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/30/96                    61 FR 27039
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/30/96 (61 FR 27039)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




2666. RESCIND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency had proposed to rescind this standard. The 
agency had tentatively concluded that market forces would continue 
current practices. This rulemaking is being terminated because the 
agency now intends to harmonize this standard with international motor 
vehicle standards, a goal that would not be achieved simply by the 
action of market forces.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/96                    61 FR 15449
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/96
To Be Terminated                10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/08/96 (61 FR 15449)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Standard, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




2667. RESCIND WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency had proposed to rescind this standard. The 
agency had tentatively concluded that market forces would continue 
current practices. This rulemaking is being terminated because the 
agency now intends to harmonize this standard with international motor 
vehicle standards, a goal that would not be achieved simply by the 
action of market forces.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/96                    61 FR 15446
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/96
To Be Terminated                10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/08/96 (61 FR 15446)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls

[[Page 62921]]

Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________




2668. SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency is proposing to remove the sealed beam headlamp 
requirements in the standard. Manufacturers will no longer have to 
petition for rulemaking to change the specifications of sealed beam 
lamps.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/96                    61 FR 16073
NPRM Comment Period End         06/10/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/11/96 (61 FR 16073)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




2669. RESCIND HEADLAMP CONCEALMENT DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.112

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency is transferring most of the Federal motor 
vehicle safety standard on the headlamp concealment devices to the 
safety standard on lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. 
The remaining requirements of the standard on headlamp concealment 
devices are rescinded. This rule adopts most of the amendments proposed 
in the NPRM. However, instead of rescinding a requirement that both 
headlamp concealment devices be operated by one switch, as proposed, 
this action transfers that requirement to the lighting standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/96                    61 FR 16073
NPRM Comment Period End         06/10/96
Final Rule Effective 10/24/96   09/24/96                    61 FR 49976
Petitions Due                   11/08/96
Action on Petitions             03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/11/96 (61 FR 16073); Regulatory 
Evaluation 09/24/96 (61 FR 49976)

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________




2670. VOLUNTARILY-INSTALLED SHOULDER BELTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to permit an optional test procedure for the 
anchorages of a voluntarily-installed shoulder belt on a motor vehicle 
safety belt. Currently, if a shoulder belt is voluntarily-installed, 
only the lap belt anchorages are subject to a performance test. 
Petition was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/96                    61 FR 24265
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/14/96 (61 FR 24265)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




2671. HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.105; 49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to petitions for reconsideration of a 
final rule published December 13, 1995 (60 FR 63965) that amended FMVSS 
No. 105 and FMVSS No. 121 to require medium and heavy vehicles to be 
equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS). This action requires 
continuous power for trailer ABS systems, in place of the dedicated 
power and separate ground previously required, delays the 
implementation date for the in-cab trailer malfunction indicator by 
four years. This action also extends by three years the period in which 
exterior ABS failure indicators are required on trailers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective 03/01/97   12/13/95                    60 FR 63965
Action on Petitions             02/15/96                     61 FR 5949

[[Page 62922]]

Further Action on Petitions     10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/15/96 (61 FR 5949)

Additional Information: RINs 2127-AF97, AF98, and AF99 are consolidated 
into this action. Compliance dates: Std. No. 121 antilock malfunction 
signal - March 1, 2001; Std. No. 121 antilock power circuit for towed 
vehicles - each truck tractor March 1, 1997, and single unit vehicles 
March 1, 1998; and Std. No. 121 antilock system power trailers - March 
1, 1998.

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




2672. AUTOMOTIVE FUEL ECONOMY REPORTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 32907

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 537

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency is proposing to remove obsolete reporting 
requirements. These submission requirements include factors such as 
``breakover angles'' for light trucks and essentially are never used by 
NHTSA. Revising this Part would reduce the costs to the industry of 
reporting to NHTSA and could be reduced without substantially affecting 
NHTSA's legitimate data needs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/96                    61 FR 22010
NPRM Comment Period End         07/12/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/13/96 (61 FR 22010)

Agency Contact: Orron Kee, Division Chief, Consumer Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




2673. EXEMPTION FROM REARWARD DISPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, this action proposes to exempt vehicles under 8,500 pounds 
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) from compliance with the rearward 
displacement requirements of FMVSS No. 204 if they comply with Standard 
208 air bag requirements. Standard 208 specifies performance 
requirements for vehicle occupants and all passenger vehicles below 
8,500 pounds GVWR will have air bags by MY 1999, passing this dynamic 
test should provide the necessary impact protection, in a serious 
impact. This exemption will save certification costs and second stage 
manufacturers would benefit from any change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/95                    60 FR 57565
NPRM Comment Period End         01/16/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/16/95 (60 FR 57565)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________




2674. WHIP RESISTANCE TEST FOR BRAKE HOSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.106

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
revising the whip resistance test conditions. As amended, the test 
conditions permit the use of a supplemental support in attaching 
certain brake hose assemblies for the purpose of compliance testing. 
This rulemaking amends a provision that had the unintended consequence 
of prohibiting the manufacture and sale for use on the public roads of 
a type of brake hose assembly that may have safety advantages.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/95                    60 FR 57562
NPRM Comment Period End         01/16/96
Final Rule Effective 10/08/96   08/09/96                    61 FR 41510
Petitions Due                   09/23/96
Action on Petitions             01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/09/96 (61 FR 41510)

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




2675. BRAKE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

[[Page 62923]]

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.105; 49 CFR 571.135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes brake requirements for electric vehicles 
(EVs). The amendments would apply to electric trucks, buses, and 
multipurpose passenger vehicles. They would also apply to electric 
passenger cars which had not complied with the option of conforming to 
Standard No. 135 which will become mandatory on and after September 1, 
2000, published February 2, 1995 (60 FR 6411 RIN 2127-AA13). Passenger 
cars manufactured, including EVs, have the choice of compliance with 
either braking standard between now and September 1, 2000. At that 
time, Standard No. 135 will become the sole brake standard that applies 
to passenger cars. Standard No. 105 will continue to apply to vehicles 
other than passenger cars. Because EVs are not restricted to passenger 
cars, and include pickup trucks, vans, and buses, amendments to 
Standard No. 105 are required to accommodate them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/95                    60 FR 49544
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/26/95 (60 FR 49544)

Additional Information: This action inadvertently published under RIN 
2127-AA13.

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________




2676. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION LAMP FOR TRAILERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action specifies the location, labeling, color, 
activation protocol, and photometric intensity of antilock brake system 
(ABS) malfunction indicator lamps on the exterior of trailers and 
trailer converter dollies. The purpose of the malfunction indicator 
lamp is to inform drivers, and maintenance and inspection personnel, of 
malfunctions in a trailer's ABS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/13/95                    60 FR 64010
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/96
Final Rule Effective 3/1/97     09/23/96                    61 FR 49691
Petitions Due                   11/07/96
Action on Petitions             03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/13/95 (60 FR 64010)

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




2677. +FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS; OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 86 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




2678. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY INTOXICATED MINORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-59

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to implement a new program enacted by 
the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, which provides for 
the withholding of Federal-aid highway funds from any State that does 
not enact and enforce a ``Zero Tolerance'' law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/07/96                     61 FR 9121
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Gary Butler, Highway Safety Specialist, Office of State 
and Community Services, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2121
Fax: 202 366-7394

RIN: 2127-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




2679. TRANSITION PROCEDURES FROM CURRENT TO NEW NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 401

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1325

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency proposes to remove part 1325 from title 23 of 
the CFR. Part 1325 provided procedures for the orderly transition from 
the National Driver Register (NDR) system established by PL 86-660 to 
the new NDR system established by PL 97-354. The transition is expected 
to be completed by July 31, 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/17/96                    61 FR 16729
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bill Holden, Chief, Driver Register Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4800

[[Page 62924]]

Fax: 202 366-2746

RIN: 2127-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




2680. SEAT BELTS INSTALLED AT ADJUSTABLE SEATS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to extend the effective date, for vehicles with a 
GVWR between 8,500 and 10,000 pounds, of the final rule which requires 
that Type 2 safety belts installed at adjustable seats either be 
integrated with the vehicle seat or be equipped with a means of 
adjustment to improve the fit and increase the comfort of the belt for 
a variety of different sized occupants. Petition was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39432
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/29/96 (61 FR 39432)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harker, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG24
_______________________________________________________________________




2681. LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published January 12, 1995 (60 FR 2892), the agency is amending the 
reservoir requirements for trucks, buses, and trailers equipped with 
air brakes. The agency believes that the revision will improve the 
braking efficiency of such vehicles and reduce the number of brakes 
found to be out of adjustment during inspections. It will do this by 
removing a design restriction that tends to discourage the use of long-
stroke brake chambers, a technology with potentially significant safety 
benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Petitions Due                   08/26/96
Final Rule Effective 9/9/96     09/11/96                    61 FR 36516
Action on Petitions             12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________




2682. DEALER NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE DETERMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 30102; 49 USC 30103; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 
30112; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30116; 49 USC 30118; 49 USC 30119; 49 USC 
30120; 49 USC 30163; 49 USC 30165; 49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule will implement an amendment to 49 USC chapter 
301 which prohibits dealers of motor vehicles or motor vehicle 
equipment that has been determined to contain a safety-related defect 
or noncompliance with a Federal motor vehicle safety standard from 
selling such vehicles or equipment until the defect or noncompliance is 
remedied. The rule will require manufacturers to notify dealers of a 
defect or noncompliance determination within 5 days of notifying NHTSA, 
or longer with agency approval. The notice must inform the dealers of 
their statutory rights and duties with respect to unsold vehicles or 
items of equipment determined to be defective or noncomplying. The rule 
will minimize the regulatory burden by permitting notice to be sent 
electronically and by not imposing any new recordkeeping requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jonathan D. White, Defects Investigator, Office of 
Defects Investigation, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5227

RIN: 2127-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




2683. EXTEND APPLICABILITY TO ALL LIGHT VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 332; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to extend the braking requirements to 
all light vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) less than 
or equal to 10,000 lbs. This decision reflects the agency's policy of 
achieving international harmonization whenever possible, and be 
consistent with the statutory mandate to ensure motor vehicle safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/96                    61 FR 19602
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/02/96 (61 FR 19602)

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279

[[Page 62925]]

Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________




2684.  PLASTIC SPACER-INSERTS FOR TEST DUMMIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.214; 49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to add plastic spacer-inserts to the 
lumbar spine of the test dummies to prevent snapping (instant movement) 
of the spine preload cable within the internal diameter (ID) of the 
throughhole in the lumbar spine and to modify FMVSS No. 214 test 
procedure to assure that the damper piston is in the fully extended 
position prior to the test. Vehicle manufacturers are in favor of using 
the spacer-inserts because it would reduce or eliminate contamination 
of the data by noise spikes. They are also in favor of the placement of 
the damper piston because it will reduce the dummy's response 
variability.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/24/96                    61 FR 49992
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/24/96 (61 FR 49992)

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




2685.  SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR IMPORTERS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  49 USC 30141

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 594

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, October 1996.
Must be established before beginning of FY 1997

Abstract: The agency is proposing fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 1997 as 
authorized by 49 USC 30141 relating to the registration of importers 
and the importation of motor vehicles not certified as conforming to 
the Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32411
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Entwistle, Engineer, Office of Vehicle Safety 
Compliance, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5306
Fax: 202 366-1024

RIN: 2127-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




2686.  CENTER OF GRAVITY OF TEST DUMMY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to modify the upper torso of the six year old child 
dummy by moving the location of the center of gravity of the thorax 
forward from the current location. Petition is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________




2687.  MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DEFECT AND 
NONCOMPLIANCE REPORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 30111

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 579

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency is transferring 49 CFR 579.4, Definition, into 
49 CFR 573 and then eliminating the remainder of 49 CFR 579. This will 
combine all of the manufacturer's responsibilities for Defect and 
Noncompliance Reporting in one area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Otto Matheke, Attorney, Office of the Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5253
Fax: 202 366-3870

RIN: 2127-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________




2688.  MOTOR VEHICLE CONTENT LABELING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 32304

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 583

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking the agency is making 
a limited, temporary amendment to its content calculation procedures to 
provide vehicle manufacturers added flexibility in making content 
determinations where outside suppliers

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have not responded to requests for content information. This 
flexibility will only be available for up to 10 percent, by value, of a 
car line's total parts content from outside suppliers, and only for car 
lines offered for sale prior to January 1, 1997. The agency is 
requesting comments on whether to provide this added flexibility for a 
longer period of time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Temporary Final Rule; Comment 
Period End 10/3/96              09/03/96                    61 FR 46383
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Orror Kee, Division Chief, Consumer Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4936
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




2689.  CONSUMER INFORMATION REGULATIONS; FEES FOR COURSE 
MONITORING TIRES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30123

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends consumer information regulations on uniform 
tire quality grading (UTQG) by reducing the fee for the purchase of 
treadwear course monitoring tires sold by NHTSA at its UTQG test 
facility in San Angelo, TX. Fee reduction will eliminate charges for 
testing to establish tires' base course wear rate, which will no longer 
be performed by NHTSA in view of the agency's decision to fix the base 
course wear rate for all tires sold in the future at its current value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective 10/11/96   09/11/96                    61 FR 47825
Petitions Due                   10/28/96
Action on Petitions             01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Because this rule will only benefit the public 
by reducing existing fee, the agency has good cause to dispense with a 
notice for comment and will make the rule effective upon publication. 
See RIN 2127-AF17, Uniform Tire Quality Grading final rule 9/9/96 (61 
FR 47437) for revised treadwear test procedures.

Agency Contact: Coleman Sachs, Trial Attorney, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5238
Fax: 202 366-3820

RIN: 2127-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2690. PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4321 et seq (National Environmental Policy 
Act-NEPA)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NHTSA's regulation will be reviewed and reissued, as 
necessary, where it conflicts with or is duplicative of the regulations 
of Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 40 CFR parts 1500-1508, and 
with DOT Order 5610.1C, each of which implements the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 USC 4321, et seq.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Atelsek, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992

RIN: 2127-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




2691. SEATING SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Environmental Research and Safety Technologists of Flagstaff, 
AZ, petitioned the agency to reexamine the seatback performance 
requirements of the standard in rear impact crashes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/04/89                    54 FR 40896
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/04/89
Request for Comments by 1/22/93 11/23/92                    57 FR 54958


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Petitions for rulemaking were granted 07/24/89. 
See a related rulemaking action involving these petitioners under RIN 
2127-AC57.

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________




2692. +REVIEW: PASSENGER CAR FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT PROTECTION (FEDERAL 
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This standard requires the provision of automatic occupant 
protection in the front outboard seats of passenger cars after 
September 1, 1989. Air bags and automatic safety seat belts are being 
installed to meet the standard. The agency will analyze the actual road 
experience of vehicles equipped with automatic occupant protection to 
measure the reduction of fatalities and injuries, observe operational 
performance, and assess public acceptance and costs. The regulation was 
selected for review because of its costs, potential benefits, and 
public interest; this review is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    01/17/90                     55 FR 1586
Interim Evaluation Report       07/08/92                    57 FR 30293
End Review                      12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Automatic occupant protection, State belt laws, 
and greater voluntary belt use amount to a winning combination that 
saves lives and reduces injury severity. Fatality risk of occupants in 
cars with air bags plus manual belts (at 1991 use rates) is 23 percent 
lower than in ``baseline'' cars with manual belts at 1983 use rates. 
Interim Evaluation Report comments reviewed and docketed 10/28/92.

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




2693. SEAT ADJUSTMENT POSITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency solicited comments on a proposal to amend the 
performance requirements of the standard to provide that the lap belt 
angle would be measured for rear adjustable seats with the seats in the 
rearmost adjustment position. This proposal is intended to resolve 
ambiguities regarding the seat adjustment position for the current 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/91                    56 FR 63473
Correction                      12/17/91                    56 FR 65541
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/04/91 (56 FR 63473)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4931
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




2694. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF MULTISTAGE VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 567; 49 CFR 568; 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposed to amend the certification requirements 
that applies to incomplete vehicles other than chassis-cabs. Incomplete 
vehicles are vehicles that include at least a frame and chassis 
structure, power train, steering system, suspension system, and brake 
system, but need further manufacturing performed on them to become 
completed vehicles. This action would extend the certification 
requirements currently applying to chassis-cabs to all types of 
incomplete vehicles. The agency recognizes that manufacturers who build 
vehicles in more than one stage are faced with somewhat different 
problems than manufacturers who build vehicles in a single stage, 
especially when it comes to certifying vehicles to meet Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Therefore, the agency announced a 
public meeting to listen to the views of these groups and others with 
respect to improving the vehicle certification process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/91                    56 FR 61392
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/92
Comment Period Extended to 03/
02/92                           02/03/92                     57 FR 3983
Announced Public Meeting        11/17/95                    60 FR 57694


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/03/91 (56 FR 61392)

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




2695. RADIATOR SAFETY CAP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency has 
requested comments on the feasibility of and necessity for rulemaking 
to require the installation of thermal locking radiator caps or other 
devices on motor vehicles with water-cooled engines to prevent scalding 
injuries. Although the notice referred only to thermal locking radiator 
caps, comments were solicited on any device or technology designed to 
prevent such scalding injuries. Petition was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments by 8/09/93 06/10/93                    58 FR 32503


Next Action Undetermined

[[Page 62928]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




2696. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SAFETY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1.50; 49 CFR 501.8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is requesting public comment to help assess the 
need to regulate electric vehicles (EVs) with respect to battery 
electrolyte spillage in a crash or rollover, and electric shock hazard 
in a crash or rollover, and during repair and maintenance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments Comment 
Period End 11/29/94             09/30/94                    59 FR 49901


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________




2697. CONVERSION OF VEHICLES TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering specifications for converting 
vehicles to run on compressed natural gas. These requirements would be 
used in lieu of crash testing, which the standard requires.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




2698. CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering modifications to cylinder material requirements to allow a 
new series of aluminum alloy. The benefits of this action would allow 
the use of material other than those specified in the standard in the 
manufacture of compressed natural gas fuel containers. Petitions were 
granted.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




2699. REVIEW: ODOMETER FRAUD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 580

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This review involves analysis of the incident rates and costs 
of odometer fraud and an assessment of state and Federal efforts to 
combat odometer fraud. Congress has directed the agency to conduct this 
review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/95
End Review                      12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




2700. +REVIEW: SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This standard requires passenger cars manufactured after 
September 1, 1996, to provide occupant protection when impacted in the 
side by a moving deformable barrier. The agency will compare the actual 
risk of occupant injury in side impact crashes of cars meeting the 
standard to the risk in pre-standard cars. The cost of the standard 
will also be estimated. This regulation was selected for review because 
of its costs, potential benefits, and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/94
End Review                      12/00/99

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590

[[Page 62929]]

Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




2701. REVIEW: THEFT PREVENTION--5-YEAR REPORT TO CONGRESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 33112; 49 USC 33113(b)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 25, 1997.
The Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 was enacted on October 25, 1992.

Abstract: The standard requires certain passenger motor vehicles have 
identifying numbers or symbols to be placed on major parts to reduce 
the incidence of motor vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracking and 
recovering of parts from stolen vehicles. Five years after enactment of 
the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992, the Secretary of Transportation shall 
submit to congress a report on the effects of the standard on motor 
vehicle thefts and recoveries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/95
End Review                      10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Acting Chief, Standards Evaluation 
Division, Office of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________




2702. REVIEW: AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE LABELING ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 32304

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 583

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The American Automobile Labeling Act requires new passenger 
cars and light trucks, beginning October 1, 1994, to bear labels 
providing information on the extent to which their parts are of 
domestic origin. The objective of this review is to determine the 
extent to which new-vehicle buyers know about, understand and use this 
information, and to estimate the effect of the labels on vehicle 
production and sales.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    12/01/95
End Review                      12/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2560
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________




2703.  UNIFORM CHILD ANCHORAGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to amend the child restraint standard to require 
uniform child restraint anchorages for add-on child restraint systems. 
Petitions are pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Workshop: Request for 
Comments                        09/10/96                    61 FR 47728
Correction                      09/20/96                    61 FR 49427


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 10/00/96

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2704. +EXTEND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TO PASSENGER CARS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.105; 49 CFR 571.135

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 4, 1997. Other, Statutory, 
December 31, 1993.
Other deadline is for an ANPRM.

Abstract: The agency defers a rulemaking proceeding in which the agency 
is considering whether to require light vehicles to be equipped with 
antilock braking systems (ABS). This rulemaking proceeding was mandated 
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Authorization Act 
of 1991, which directed the agency to consider the need for any 
additional brake performance standards for passenger cars, including 
antilock brake standards. The agency believes it would be inappropriate 
at this time to require ABS for light vehicles for the following 
reasons: most studies that have analyzed the accident involvement 
experiences of ABS-equipped light vehicles have found mixed patterns, 
with a reduction in accidents in some crash modes and an increase in 
accidents in other crash modes; even without a Federal requirement, a 
significant majority of light vehicles will be voluntarily equipped 
with ABS; and requiring ABS on those light vehicles that will not be 
equipped with ABS would result in significant costs

[[Page 62930]]

that, on balance, cannot be justified at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/04/94                      59 FR 281
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/07/94
Extended Comment Period End 04/
06/94                           03/08/94                    59 FR 10779
Deferral of Rulemaking          07/12/96                    61 FR 36698

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This entry was formerly titled: Passenger Car 
Brake Performance.

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




2705. DYNAMIC TESTING OF LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS FOR SIDE IMPACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.214

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 31, 1992. Final, Statutory, 
August 5, 1994.
Action must be completed within 26 months of ANPRM publication.

Abstract: This action extends the dynamic testing requirements to light 
trucks, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and buses with a gross vehicle 
weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less (LTVs). Based on current vehicle 
sales data, the agency estimates that the percentage of LTVs will 
increase significantly in the future. Small LTVs, which are potentially 
vulnerable in side crashes, will comprise much of the LTV fleet by the 
year 2000. This extension ensures these vehicles provide side impact 
protection for the same crash conditions under which passenger cars 
provide such protection. It also furthers the goal of the NHTSA 
Authorization Act of 1991 which directed the agency to initiate 
rulemaking on LTV side impact safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/05/92                    57 FR 24009
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/04/92
NPRM                            06/15/94                    59 FR 30756
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/94
Final Action                    07/28/95                    60 FR 38749
Final Action Effective          09/01/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/28/95 (60 FR 38749)

Additional Information: Petition for reconsideration denied.

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________




2706. CONSUMER INFORMATION REGULATION - VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 575.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the Consumer Information Regulations by 
rescinding the requirement that motor vehicle manufacturers provide 
information about vehicle stopping distance. The agency concludes that 
this information is of little safety value to consumers and might even 
be misleading. This action also eliminates an unnecessary Federal 
regulatory burden to industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/92                    57 FR 54962
NPRM Comment Period End         01/07/93
Final Action                    06/26/95                    60 FR 32918
Final Action Effective          07/26/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/23/92 (57 FR 54962)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration received.

Agency Contact: Henrietta Spinner, Program Analyst, Consumer Programs 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4802
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________




2707. TEST DUMMIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration, the agency 
delays until September 1, 1996, the date on which manufacturers of add-
on (portable) child restraint systems must comply with a final rule 
that was published July 6, 1995 (60 FR 35126), and corrected September 
29, 1995 (60 FR 50477). The rule added a greater array of sizes and 
weights of test dummies for use in compliance tests. The delay provides 
needed leadtime to manufacturers of add-on (portable) child restraint 
systems to make necessary design changes to conform to the new 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/16/94                    59 FR 12225
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/94
Final Rule                      07/06/95                    60 FR 35126
Action on Petitions             12/12/95                    60 FR 63651

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/18/96 (61 FR 30824)

Additional Information: The effective date for add-on (portable) child 
restraint systems was January 1, 1996. The effective date for built-in 
systems is September 1, 1996. However, for manufacturers of add-on 
child restraint systems, the compliance date has been changed to 
September 1, 1996.

[[Page 62931]]

Clarification of compliance date published February 9, 1996 (61 FR 
4938). Correction and clarification provisions to the July 1995 rule 
was published June 18, 1996 (61 FR 30824) as a result of petitions for 
reconsideration. The effective date of these changes is September 1, 
1996. Beginning July 18, 1996, manufacturers may begin voluntarily 
complying with the amendments made by the June 18, 1996 notice.

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




2708. +LIGHT TRUCK AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS FOR MYS AFTER 1997

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 32902

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 533

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 30, 1996.

Abstract: This final rule establishes the average fuel economy standard 
for light trucks manufactured in model year (MY) 1998. The issuance of 
a standard is required by statue. Pursuant to section 330 of the FY 
1996 DOT Appropriations Act, the light truck standard for MY 1998 is 
20.7 mpg.This rule is considered significant because of the impact on 
manufacturers, the interest shown by consumers, and the potential 
significant effects on the automotive marketplace. The Energy Policy 
and Conservation Act requires the agency to set fuel economy standards 
for each model year. Standards had been established only through MY 
1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/06/94                    59 FR 16324
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/04/94
NPRM                            01/03/96                      61 FR 145
Correction Comment Period End 
Date                            01/25/96                     61 FR 2228
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/96
Final Action                    04/03/96                    61 FR 14680
Final Action Effective          06/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/03/96 (61 FR 145)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration received.

Agency Contact: Orron Kee, Division Chief, Consumer Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________




2709. EQUIVALENT MEASUREMENTS FOR GASEOUS FUELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 32901; 49 USC 32905; 49 USC 32906

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 538

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the corporate average fuel economy program, certain 
incentives are provided for the manufacture of alternative fuel 
vehicles, including dual fuel vehicles. Among other things, dual fuel 
passenger automobiles which meet a minimum driving range qualify for 
special treatment in the calculation of fuel economy. In order to 
implement a new statutory requirement, this notice is proposing to 
amend the existing regulation concerning minimum driving range. The 
minimum driving range for all dual fuel passenger automobiles other 
than electric vehicles would be set at 200 miles. The agency is also 
proposing to establish gallons equivalent measurements for certain 
gaseous fuels. These measurements are needed to calculate the fuel 
economy of alternative fueled vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/94                    59 FR 65295
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/95
Final Action                    04/02/96                    61 FR 14507
Final Action Effective          06/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 12/19/94 (59 FR 65295)

Additional Information: This action is being combined with action 2127-
AF38. A petition for reconsideration was denied. (9/5/96, 61 FR 46740)

Agency Contact: Henrietta Spinner, Program Analyst, Office of Market 
Incentives, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4802

RIN: 2127-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________




2710. IMPROVED BACK DOOR LATCH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action grants in part and denies in part petitions for 
reconsideration of a final rule published 09/28/95 (60 FR 50124) that 
extended the performance requirements applicable to vehicle side door 
latches, hinges, and locks to the back doors of passenger cars and 
multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 
4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less. The agency grants two of the 
requests in the petitions. First, the request for a phase-in of the 
compliance date of the new requirements and establishing the usual 
reporting and recordkeeping requirements necessary for enforcement of a 
phase-in. Secondly, the request to clarify the definition of ``trunk 
lid'' with respect to vehicles in which the seatbacks of rear seats 
fold down to provide additional cargo space. The agency denies the 
other two requests in the petition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments by 3/28/94 01/27/94                     59 FR 3924
NPRM                            08/30/94                    59 FR 44691
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/94
Final Rule Effective 9/01/97    09/28/95                    60 FR 50124

[[Page 62932]]

Final Action                    07/31/96                    61 FR 39904
Final Action Effective          09/02/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/31/96 (61 FR 39904)

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________




2711. +CERTIFICATION OF CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action and a companion rule (RIN 2120-AF52) published by 
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) address the use of child 
harnesses and backless child restraints in aircraft. The agency 
believes continuing to permit the certification of those restraints for 
aircraft use would be inconsistent and likely confusing to the public. 
Accordingly, the agency no longer permits those restraints to be 
certified for aircraft use, and instead requires manufacturers to label 
these restraints as not certified for use in aircraft. This action is 
considered significant because of the substantial public interest in 
issues involving child seats on aircraft and because of special 
interest to another modal Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/95                    60 FR 30696
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95
Final Action                    06/04/96                    61 FR 28423
Final Action Effective          09/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/04/96 (61 FR 28423)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration were received.

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




2712. THEFT DATA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 33104(b)(4)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action publishes the final data on thefts of model year 
(MY) 1994 passenger motor vehicles that occurred in calendar year (CY) 
1994. The final 1994 theft data indicates an increase in the vehicle 
theft rate when compared to the theft rate experience in CY/MY 1993. 
The final theft rate for MY 1994 passenger vehicles stolen in calendar 
year 1994 increased to 4.17 thefts per thousand vehicles produced. 
Publication of these data fulfills the agency's statutory obligation to 
periodically obtain accurate and timely theft data and publish the 
information for review and comment. The data were calculated for 
informational purposes only.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comment Comment 
Period End 06/13/96             03/13/96                    61 FR 10424
Final Theft Data                09/24/96                    61 FR 50069

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Program Analyst, Theft Prevention 
Group, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4807
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




2713. RELIEVING DESIGN RESTRICTIONS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW LIGHT SOURCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.108; 49 CFR 564

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action allows high intensity discharge (HID) light 
sources to be used in replaceable bulb headlamp systems, in addition to 
their presently-allowed use in integral beam headlamp systems. If the 
life of the light source approaches that of the vehicle, as is the case 
with HIDs, interchangeability will no longer be so important. 
Therefore, this action also proposes to allow a manufacturer to submit 
fewer items of dimensional information if it can demonstrate that the 
average rated laboratory life of its light source is not less than 
2,000 hours.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/19/95                    60 FR 31939
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/95
Final Action                    05/07/96                    61 FR 20497
Final Action Effective          06/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/07/96 (61 FR 20497)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration were received.

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Controls Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5280
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




2714. SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES: OWNER'S MANUAL REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

[[Page 62933]]

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency is removing obsolete owner's manual requirements 
dealing with instructions for the installation of child restraints in 
vehicles equipped with automatic safety belts. These requirements will 
become redundant after the rules on retractor lockability and manual 
belts with air bags become effective for all vehicles in September 
1999. This will also permit international harmonization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/02/96                    61 FR 19560
Final Action Effective          06/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/02/96 (61 FR 19560)

Additional Information: A second effective date is 9/1/98. No petitions 
for reconsideration were received.

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF68
_______________________________________________________________________




2715. COMBINE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.115; 49 CFR 565

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency's identification number (VIN) requirements were 
established in two regulations, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
No. 115 and Part 565. The agency is incorporating Standard No. 115 into 
Part 565. This action is part of the Regulatory Reinvention Initiative 
and will make the VIN requirements easier to understand and to apply.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/95                    60 FR 54658
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    06/07/96                    61 FR 29031
Final Action Effective          07/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/07/96 (61 FR 29031)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration were received.

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




2716. RESCIND STANDARD FOR UNNECESSARY DESIGN RESTRICTIONS: WHEEL NUTS, 
WHEEL DISCS, AND HUBCAPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, this action rescinds this standard. The agency concludes 
that this standard is unnecessarily design-restrictive. Moreover, to 
the extent that there are safety concerns in this area, the agency 
believes they are more appropriately addressed by State laws concerning 
vehicle use than by Federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/19/95                    60 FR 31947
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/95
Final Action                    05/06/96                    61 FR 20172
Final Action Effective          06/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/06/96 (61 FR 20172)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration were received.

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




2717. SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTENT OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
amending the requirements for compressed natural gas (CNG) containers 
made with aluminum alloys. These changes will make Standard No. 304 
consistent with the most recent aluminum industry specifications for 
those materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/95                    60 FR 57567
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/96
Final Action                    05/01/96                    61 FR 19202
Final Action Effective          05/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/01/96 (61 FR 19202)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration were received.

Agency Contact: Leon DeLarm, Division Chief, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway

[[Page 62934]]

Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4920
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




2718. RESCISSION OF NON-PNEUMATIC SPARE TIRE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is terminated. The agency had proposed to rescind 
the new non-pneumatic spare tires requirements for passenger cars. The 
basis for the proposed rescission was that non-pneumatic spare tires 
were not being produced and that there were not any known plans to 
develop or produce any. However, a comment on the notice revealed that 
non-pneumatic spare tires are in fact under development. In light of 
that comment and since retention of the provisions are necessary not 
only to regulate these tires, but also to provide an exception to the 
general requirement that new passenger cars and light trucks be 
equipped with pneumatic tires, the agency has decided to terminate this 
rulemaking action. The proposal was part of the President's Regulatory 
Reinvention Initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/95                    60 FR 49541
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
Action Terminated               04/10/96                    61 FR 15917

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/26/95 (60 FR 49541)

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




2719. TRUCK CAMPER LOADING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.126; 49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, this action rescinds the Standard truck camper loading 
requirements and combines them with the consumer information 
requirements. Combining these two rules into one will make their 
respective requirements easier to understand and apply. This action 
also eliminates the requirement to assign a vehicle identification 
number to each slide-in camper.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/96                     61 FR 5730
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/96
Final Action                    07/12/96                    61 FR 36655
Final Action Effective          09/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/12/96 (61 FR 36655)

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration were received.

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




2720. ENERGY-ABSORBING SUN-VISORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reinvention 
initiative, the agency was proposing to remove unenforceable 
requirements for energy-absorbing sun-visors. The agency believed that 
the dynamic requirements of the new Upper Interior Head Protection 
rule, to be applicable to both passenger cars and light trucks (less 
than 08,500 pounds), would eliminate the need for the current S3.4 Sun 
Visor padding requirement, which is not a performance standard. The 
agency has now decided that this requirement is too substantive to 
rescind and is terminating this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Terminated               07/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




2721. INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCTOBER 1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 33112

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule updates the list of passenger motor vehicle 
insurers that are required to file reports on their motor vehicle theft 
loss experiences. Each insurer listed must file a report for the 1993 
calendar year not later than October 25, 1996. As long as they remain 
listed, they must submit reports by each subsequent October 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/96                    61 FR 15443
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/96
Final Action                    08/13/96                    61 FR 41985
Final Action Effective          08/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Program Analyst, Theft Prevention

[[Page 62935]]

Group, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4807
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________




2722. +MOTOR VEHICLE CONTENT LABELING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 32304

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 583

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published on July 21, 1994 (59 FR 39724) this action amends the 
Automobile Parts Content Labeling Law by reducing the burdens 
associated with making content calculations which will result in more 
accurate information. This action was considered significant due to 
public interest and the relationship to other Federal programs and 
agencies, particularly those related to international trade.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/15/95                    60 FR 47878
Final Action Effective          10/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/15/95 (60 FR 47878)

Additional Information: Petition for reconsideration of the final rule 
denied 04/19/96 (61 FR 17253).

Agency Contact: Orron Kee, Division Chief, Consumer Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG03
_______________________________________________________________________




2723. STATE MATCHING OF PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  23 USC 402

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1252

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency planned to eliminate Part 1252, the regulation 
on state matching of planning and administration (P&A) costs. Part 1252 
contains NHTSA and Federal Highway Administration policies regarding 
P&A costs. (These policies are not statutorily mandated.) Both 
Administrations plan to retain their policies. Upon further review, the 
agency has determined that the regulation is still needed for proper 
implementation of the State Highway Safety program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Terminated               06/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Agency has decided not to eliminate part 1252.

Agency Contact: Gary Butler, Highway Safety Specialist, State and 
Community Services, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2121
Fax: 202 366-7394

RIN: 2127-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________




2724. HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARDS: APPLICABILITY TO FEDERALLY 
ADMINISTERED AREAS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 402

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, NHTSA and FHWA this final rule replaces the outdated rules 
of procedure contained in 23 CFR 1206 with new procedures. This action 
changes the regulation to reflect the current sanction authority of 23 
USC 402 and replaces the present burdensome hearing process with a 
simplified review process. NHTSA and Federal Highway Administration 
have the ability to work cooperatively with Federal agencies to promote 
highway safety activities without the need for the compliance and 
reporting requirements contained in this regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/96                    61 FR 11794
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/96
Final Action                    06/06/96                    61 FR 28750
Final Action Effective          07/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Gary Butler, Highway Safety Specialist, State and 
Community Services, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2121
Fax: 202 366-7394

RIN: 2127-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________




2725. RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR INVOKING SANCTIONS UNDER THE HIGHWAY SAFETY 
ACT OF 1966

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 402

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this rule replaces the outdated procedures contained in 23 
CFR Part 1206 with new procedures. It changes the regulation to reflect 
the current sanction authority of 23 USC 402 and to replace the present 
burdensome hearing process with a simplified process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/96                    61 FR 11794
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/96
Final Action                    06/06/96                    61 FR 28745
Final Action Effective          06/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

[[Page 62936]]

Additional Information: This action inadvertently published under RIN 
2127-AG10.

Agency Contact: Gary Butler, Highway Safety Speciality, State and 
Community Services, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2121
Fax: 202 366-7394

RIN: 2127-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




2726. DEFECT AND NONCOMPLIANCE REPORTS; RECORD RETENTION; AND DEFECT AND 
NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 30102; 49 USC 30103; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 
30112; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30118; 49 USC 30119; 49 USC 
30120; 49 USC 30121; 49 USC 30162; 49 USC 30165; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 
30167

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 576; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is granting in part petitions for reconsideration 
of a final rule published on April 5, 1995 (60 FR 17254). The agency is 
amending provisions of that final rule concerning submission by 
manufacturers of schedules for recall campaigns, recordkeeping 
regarding recalls of leased vehicles, record retention period, and 
notification to lessees of recall campaigns. The agency has concluded 
that these changes will reduce manufacturer burdens without adversely 
affecting the agency's recall program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/04/96                      61 FR 274
Final Action Effective          01/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: No petitions for reconsideration received.

Agency Contact: Jonathan White, Safety Defects Engineer, Office of 
Defects and Investigation, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5227

RIN: 2127-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




2727. INCENTIVE GRANT CRITERIA FOR ALCOHOL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 408

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this final rule removes Part 1309 from title 23 of the CFR. 
Part 1309 established criteria and administrative procedures for awards 
of alcohol traffic safety grants, in accordance with 23 USC 408. The 
regulation is being removed because it is unnecessary and obsolete. 
Funds for the Section 408 program have not been authorized since 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/96                    61 FR 18247
Final Action Effective          05/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Gary Butler, Highway Safety Specialist, Office of State 
and Community Services, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2121
Fax: 202 366-7394

RIN: 2127-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________




2728. USE OF SAFETY BELTS AND MOTORCYCLE HELMETS--COMPLIANCE AND 
TRANSFER-OF-FUNDS PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  23 USC 153; PL 104-59

CFR Citation:  23 CFR 1215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this final rule amends the regulation to reflect recent 
statutory changes. Under these changes, States are no longer required 
to enact motorcycle helmet use laws in order to avoid transfers of 
highway construction funds. In addition, New Hampshire and Maine are 
provided an alternative means of statutory compliance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/96                    61 FR 28747
Final Action Effective          06/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Gary Butler, Highway Safety Specialist, Office of State 
and Community Programs, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2121
Fax: 202 366-7394

RIN: 2127-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________




2729. ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS TO THE TIRE STANDARDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.109; 49 CFR 571.117; 49 CFR 571.119; 49 CFR 
571.120; 49 CFR 574

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this technical amendment removes obsolete dates, corrects 
administrative and typographic errors, updates statutory citations, and 
updates office designations to which requests and reports are to be 
submitted pursuant to the tire standards. These changes will not 
adversely affect safety.

[[Page 62937]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/11/96                    61 FR 29493
Final Action Effective          07/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4329
Fax: 202 366-3820

RIN: 2127-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




2730. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT FOR THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this technical amendment removes past time periods. This 
will not affect the safety requirements of the standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/02/96                    61 FR 19561
Final Action Effective          06/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




2731. FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this technical amendment deletes several obsolete sections 
of the Standard. The sections are obsolete because the time period 
which they specify are all in the past. This will not affect the safety 
requirements of the Standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/96                    61 FR 19201
Final Action Effective          05/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clarke Harper, Division Chief, Light Duty Vehicle 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4916
Fax: 202 366-3820

RIN: 2127-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




2732. AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, this technical amendment deletes obsolete sections, 
updates, and reorganizes the Standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/96                    61 FR 27288
Final Action Effective          03/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Clarke, Division Chief, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5279
Fax: 202 366-3820

RIN: 2127-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




2733. HIGH-THEFT LINES FOR MODEL YEAR 1997

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 33104

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 1, 1996.

Abstract: This action lists the likely high-theft vehicle lines that 
are subject to the parts-marking requirements of the theft prevention 
standard and high-theft lines that are exempted from the parts-marking 
for model year 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/08/96                    61 FR 15390
Final Action Effective          04/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Program Analyst, Theft Prevention 
Group, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG34

[[Page 62938]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2734. +LOCOMOTIVE CRASHWORTHINESS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 21301 to 
21311; PL 103-272, sec 4(b)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 3, 1995.

Abstract: The agency has proposed to address the crashworthiness of 
locomotives and working conditions on locomotives, as required by the 
Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act (1992). After reporting its 
findings to Congress at the conclusion of its investigation, the agency 
will promulgate rules addressing this issue if it is determined that 
regulatory action is necessary. This project is considered significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Open Meeting Notice             07/22/94                    59 FR 37528
Report to Congress              10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action is being considered for possible 
referral to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (``RSAC''), 
established by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740).

Agency Contact: Christine Beyer, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3177

RIN: 2130-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




2735. +HOURS OF SERVICE ELECTRONIC RECORDKEEPING PROJECT

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 21101 to 21108; 49 USC 21303 to 
21304; 49 USC 21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will launch a major 
project to facilitate maintenance of hours-of-service records and 
submission of ``excess service'' reports in an electronic, rather than 
a paper, format. FRA will host an industry forum and propose to issue a 
model waiver to railroads interested in maintaining electronic records 
for train and engine service employees. These employees compose the 
vast majority of those subject to the statutory limitations on hours of 
service. This project will eventually lead to the formal revision of 49 
CFR 228. This is considered significant due to public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Grant or Deny Master Waiver 
Application                     10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Kasminoff, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3191

RIN: 2130-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2736. +WHISTLE BANS AT HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20153; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 
USC 21301 to 21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 234; 49 CFR 1.49(f); 49 CFR 1.49(g); 49 CFR 
1.49(m)

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 2, 1996. Final, Statutory, 
November 2, 1998.

Abstract: FRA is preparing an NPRM governing the use of train whistles 
at grade crossings. FRA will be soliciting comments and suggestions 
from the public and the railroad industry regarding this action. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Mark Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3171

RIN: 2130-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




2737. QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 20135; 49 
USC 21301 to 21311; 49 USC 30301 to 30308

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on petitions to reconsider several aspects of its 
previous rules addressing locomotive engineer qualifications, the 
agency is proposing to revise certain aspects of Part 240: (1) the 
application of this rule to service vehicles; and (2) the process for 
revoking the certification of locomotive engineers.

[[Page 62939]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/09/93 (58 FR 18982)

Additional Information: This action is being considered for possible 
referral to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (``RSAC''), 
established by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740).

Agency Contact: Alan Nagler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3187

RIN: 2130-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




2738. +TRACK SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 20142; 49 USC 20301 to 
20311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 213

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 1, 1995.

Abstract: FRA had proposed to comprehensively review the track 
regulations for the first time in over a decade. This revision of FRA's 
track safety standards was mandated by Congress in the Rail Safety 
Enforcement and Review Act (PL 102-365) and requested by the 
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way workers in their petition requesting 
several modifications of existing track standards. On April 1-2, 1996, 
however, FRA tasked the revision of these standards to the Railroad 
Safety Advisory Committee (``RSAC'') which the agency established on 
March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740). (See Notice of Task Acceptance, 61 FR 
29164, June 7, 1996). After receiving the advice and recommendations of 
the RSAC, the agency will move forward with an NPRM. This action is 
significant because of substantial public interest and safety 
implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/16/92                    57 FR 54038
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/12/93
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: A Public Workshop Notice and Schedule was 
published 01/05/93 (58 FR 338) and subsequently corrected twice, on 1/
19/93 (58 FR 4975) and 2/18/93 (58 FR 8928).

Agency Contact: Nancy Lummen Lewis, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3174

RIN: 2130-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________




2739. +ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RELATED PROCEDURES (FRA, FTA, FHWA)

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  49 USC 322; 42 USC 4332

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 267; 49 CFR 622; 23 CFR 771

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal 
Highway Administration (FHWA) currently have a joint environmental 
regulation at 23 CFR 771, ``Environmental Impact and Related 
Procedures,'' that outlines requirements for complying with the 
National Environmental Policy Act and related laws and regulations. The 
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has ``Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts'' (45 FR 40854, June 16, 1980) which serve the 
same purposes. FTA and FHWA are revising their regulation to serve 
program needs. In order to achieve consistency in environmental 
analysis for surface transportation modes and to update its existing 
environmental procedures which were issued in 1980, the FRA will join 
with FTA and FHWA in developing an environmental regulation that 
applies to all three modal Administrations. This action is considered 
significant because of public, congressional, and environmental 
concerns and because it involves several departmental modes. The FTA 
RIN is 2132-AA43; the FHWA RIN is 2125-AD32.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Economic Assessment

Agency Contact: William R. Fashouer, Senior Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC.
Phone: 202 632-3160

RIN: 2130-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




2740. +RADIO COMMUNICATION-ADVANCED TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 21301 to 
21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 220

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on a Congressionally mandated safety inquiry about 
radio communications and train control, FRA committed to revise its 
radio rules for more flexibility and to achieve the following: (1) 
include requirements for the presence of radios; (2) seek to test the 
transmission of orders via digital radio; (3) identify high risk 
corridors for mandatory Positive Train Control (PTC); (4) continue the 
interest in PTC technology testing and compatibility; and (5) establish 
the deployment of PTC technology on high risk rail corridors by the 
year 2000. On April 1-2, 1996 the agency tasked the revision of these 
standards to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC), established 
by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740) (See Notice of Task Acceptance, 
61 FR 29164, June 7, 1996). After considering RSAC's advice

[[Page 62940]]

and recommendations, the agency will move forward with an NPRM. This 
action is considered significant due to the substantial interest of 
both the public and the industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia V. Sun, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3183

RIN: 2130-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________




2741. +PASSENGER EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20133; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 
USC 20301 to 21311; PL 103-440, sec 215

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 238

Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, November 2, 1997, Initial regulations.
Final, Statutory, November 2, 1999, Final regulations.

Abstract: Pursuant to the Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 
1994, FRA is proposing to prescribe regulations establishing minimum 
passenger equipment standards for the safety of cars used by railroad 
carriers to transport passengers. This is considered significant due to 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/17/96                    61 FR 30672
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/09/96
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Daniel Alpert, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3175

RIN: 2130-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




2742. +RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 87 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2130-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________




2743. STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING SAFETY OF RAILROAD BRIDGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 21301 to 21311; 49 USC 20142; PL 
103-44, sec 208

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA proposes to publish a policy statement containing 
maintenance guidelines based on certain common, basic principles that 
characterize effective bridge management practices. The guidelines are 
meant to be advisory in nature. They will not have the force of 
regulations under which FRA ordinarily issues violations and assesses 
civil penalties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Statement of Interim Policy 
Regarding the Safety of Rail 
Bridges                         04/27/95                    60 FR 20654
Comment Period End              06/26/95
Final Policy Statement          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy L. Lewis, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3174

RIN: 2130-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




2744. REINVENTION OF STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20701

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, and 
at the initiative of several industry members, FRA has undertaken to 
modernize Part 230 to reflect current operating realities and, perhaps, 
to allow greater flexibility in the steam locomotive inspection waiver 
process. On July 24-25, 1996, the agency tasked the revision of these 
standards to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (``RSAC''), 
established by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740) (See Notice of RSAC 
Meeting, July 10, 1996, 61 FR 36415). Upon receipt of the advice and 
recommendations of the RSAC, the agency will move forward with an NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa L. Levine, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3189

RIN: 2130-AB07

[[Page 62941]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2745. LOCAL RAIL FREIGHT ASSISTANCE TO STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 22101

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 266

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is to revise the procedures and requirements for 
the receipt of financial assistance contained in Part 266. These 
changes are required to reflect statutory modifications resulting from 
the Local Rail Service Reauthorization Act of 1989. Although the Local 
Freight Assistance Program has not been reauthorized after FY 1995, 
final regulations are necessary because states continue to submit 
applications for new projects from reprogrammed funds and repaid loan 
funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/90                    55 FR 49648
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/90
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  401 Railroads

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/30/90 (58 FR 49648)

Additional Information: While this action was to be terminated in 
October of 1995, the agency reconsidered and has decided to move 
forward with a final rule.

Agency Contact: Laurence Fitzgerald, Program Analyst, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3277

RIN: 2130-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________




2746. ALCOHOL/DRUG REGULATIONS; MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS AND 
CORRECTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 
USC 20140; 49 USC 21301; 49 USC 21304; PL 103-272 (July 5, 1994)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 219; 49 CFR 217; 49 CFR 1.49(m)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The action would make technical amendments/corrections to 
regulations concerning the control of alcohol and drug use in railroad 
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Corrective Action         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Final Rule suspending pre-employment alcohol 
testing, promulgated with all DOT modes, and published by FRA on 5/10/
95. Final rule amending procedures for post-accident toxicological 
testing published 4/19/95, (60 FR 19538).

Agency Contact: Patricia V. Sun, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3183

RIN: 2130-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




2747. +FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS: MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 21301 to 
21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the freight car safety 
standards to subject all maintenance-of-way vehicles to FRA's safety 
standards, with the exception of stenciled cars not used in revenue 
service and restricted to a speed of less than 20 miles per hour. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public and 
industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/94                    59 FR 11238
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/95
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 03/10/94 (59 FR 11238)

Additional Information: The original NPRM Comment period ended on 4/11/
94 but was twice extended; first, to 11/28/94 (59 FR 49374) and then, 
to 02/27/95 (59 FR 67266). This action is being considered for possible 
referral to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (``RSAC''), 
established by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740).

Agency Contact: Marina Appleton, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3186

RIN: 2130-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________




2748. +POWER BRAKE REGULATIONS: TWO-WAY END-OF-TRAIN TELEMETRY DEVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 101; 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 
USC 20141; 49 USC 21301 to 21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 232; 49 CFR 231; 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 31, 1993.

Abstract: After deciding to separate proposals regarding freight power 
brake revisions and passenger power brake revisions from the rest of 
the proposed power brake revisions, FRA is proposing to revise the 
existing power brake regulations to mandate the use of two-way end-of-
train telemetry devices. This rulemaking is considered significant 
because of its potential economic impact and congressional and public 
interest. Proposals for passenger brake revisions are being developed

[[Page 62942]]

with the assistance of a passenger equipment standards working group. 
Likewise, the revision of freight power brake standards was tasked on 
April 1-2, 1996 to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (``RSAC''), 
established by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/31/92                    57 FR 62546
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/31/93
NPRM                            09/16/94                    59 FR 47676
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/94
Extended Comment Period End 2/
27/95 for Passenger Brake Issues01/17/95                     60 FR 3375
Extended Comment Period End 4/
01/95 for Freight Issues        01/17/95
Public Regulatory Conference 
(Two-way end-of-train telemetry 
devices only)                   03/05/96                     61 FR 6610
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This action is now solely focused on Two-Way 
End of Train (EOT) devices. Freight issues were separated out and 
tasked to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (See Notice of Task 
Acceptance 61 FR 29164, June 7, 1996). Passenger Brake Issues are 
currently being developed with the assistance of a passenger equipment 
standards working group.

Agency Contact: Thomas Herrmann, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3178

RIN: 2130-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________




2749. +ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 20142; 49 
USC 21301 to 21311; PL 103-440, sec 208

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 214

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 1, 1995.

Abstract: The agency intends to establish minimum mandatory 
requirements to provide roadway workers with on-track safety. This 
rulemaking represents the agency's first use of regulatory-negotiation 
in its rulemaking process. The rule is considered significant due to 
substantial public interest and safety considerations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/16/92                    57 FR 54038
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/04/93
Negotiations Begin              01/23/95
Negotiations End                07/28/95
NPRM                            03/14/96                    61 FR 10528
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/96
Notice of Public Hearing 7/11/9606/19/96                    61 FR 31085
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: On August 17, 1994 (59 FR 42200), FRA published 
a notice proposing to form a negotiated rulemaking advisory committee 
and invited requests for representation, to be received by September 
16, 1994. On January 5, 1995 (60 FR 1761), FRA published a notice of 
the establishment of an advisory committee and announced the first 
committee meeting. A schedule of further Advisory Committee meetings 
was published 2/15/95 (60 FR 8619), 5/8/95 (60 FR 22542) and 8/15/95 
(60 FR 42214). The Committee met on the following dates: February 16 to 
17, 1995 ; March 7 to 8, 1995; March 23 to 24, 1995; April 3 to 4, 
1995; April 19 to 21, 1995; May 16 to 17, 1995, and August 30-31, 1995. 
The Advisory Committee submitted its report, which formed the basis of 
the NPRM, to Secretary Pena and Administrator Molitoris on May 17, 
1995. This action was originally contained in our comprehensive track 
safety standards revision, RIN 2130-AA75 but was placed in Part 214 as 
it is more directly related to worker safety than to track standards.

Agency Contact: Cynthia Walters, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3188

RIN: 2130-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




2750. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND TESTING OF GRADE-CROSSING SIGNAL 
SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 20301 to 
20311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 234; 49 CFR 1.49(f); 49 CFR 1.49(g); 49 CFR 
1.49(m)

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, June 22, 1989.

Abstract: FRA is making technical changes and minor amendments to final 
regulations which were published on September 30, 1994. These 
regulations require that railroads take specific and timely actions to 
protect the travelling public and railroad employees from the hazards 
posed by malfunctioning highway-rail grade crossing warning systems, 
and that railroads follow specific standards for maintenance, 
inspection, and testing of those systems. The amendments clarify issues 
arising from implementation of this new regulatory program. No new 
costs are expected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/20/96                    61 FR 31802
Comment Period End              07/22/96
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/19/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: The final rule, RIN 2130-AA70, was published 9/
30/94 (59 FR 50086), and was effective 1/1/95. In response to a 
petition for reconsideration, FRA conducted a review, together with 
rail labor and rail management, to address various implementation 
issues that had surfaced since the rule was enacted. After meeting with 
these parties in March, 1995, FRA issued an Implementation Manual on 
April 14, 1995. The manual is advisory in nature

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and intended to clarify implementation issues until such time as the 
planned technical and minor amendments are made.

Agency Contact: Mark H. Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3171

RIN: 2130-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




2751. REINVENTION OF REGULATIONS ADDRESSING DISCONTINUANCE OR 
MODIFICATION OF SIGNAL SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20501 to 20505

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, FRA 
intends to revise Part 235 by reducing the list of circumstances for 
which signal system discontinuance approval is required.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/01/96                    61 FR 33871
Comment Period End              07/31/96
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/30/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3171

RIN: 2130-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




2752. REINVENTION OF SIGNAL SYSTEM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20501 to 20505

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 233

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, FRA 
is amending its signal system reporting requirements (Part 233) to 
reduce signal system reporting burdens on the rail industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/01/96                    61 FR 33871
Comment Period End              07/31/96
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/30/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3171

RIN: 2130-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




2753. REINVENTION OF REGULATIONS ADDRESSING RAILROAD USER FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 421

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department intends to submit a request to Congress for 
legislation to permit FRA to assess and collect railroad user fees. If 
enacted, FRA would reexamine the burden of the program on small 
railroads. In the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Congress 
had authorized FRA to assess and collect railroad user fees for a 5-
year period which ended September 30, 1995.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Sorrells, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3185

RIN: 2130-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2754. AMTRAK WASTE DISPOSAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-610

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National and Community Service Act requires the Secretary 
of Transportation to promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to 
mitigate the impact of discharge of human waste from railroad passenger 
cars on areas that may be considered environmentally sensitive.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: William Fashouer, Senior Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Chief 
Counsel, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3160

RIN: 2130-AA84

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_______________________________________________________________________




2755. PROTECTION OF UTILITY EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20131; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 
USC 21301 to 21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA is in the process of reconsidering Amendments to its 
``Blue Signal'' regulations, which prescribe minimum requirements for 
the protection of railroad employees engaged in the inspection, 
testing, repair, and servicing of rolling equipment. The original 
``blue signal'' rule did not include train and yard crews in this 
protection, with limited exceptions. The final rule, intended to 
redress this problem, allowed augmentation of a crew by using a 
``utility'' employee, which would increase a railroad's efficient use 
of its employees. Based on petitions to reconsider several aspects of 
its final rule treating this subject, FRA issued amendments to this 
rule. Based on comments received, the agency suspended those amendments 
and reopened the comment period to further develop this proposal. The 
agency is currently receiving and reviewing such comments in 
consideration of revision to the final amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Amendments: Comment 
Period End 5/1/95               03/01/95                    60 FR 11047
Amendment to Final Rule 
Suspended: Comment Period 
Reopened Indefinitely           06/09/95                    60 FR 30469


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The final rule on utility employees was 
published August 16, 1993 (58 FR 43287), RIN 2130-AA77.

Agency Contact: Kyle M. Mulhall, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3182

RIN: 2130-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




2756. +SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF GRADE CROSSING WARNING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 
USC 21301 to 21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would prohibit railroads from unilaterally 
selecting and installing highway-rail grade crossing warning systems at 
public highway-rail crossings. It would also require that railroads 
furnish State highway authorities with information necessary for State 
grade crossing project planning and prioritization purposes. This is 
considered significant due to substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/95                    60 FR 11649
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/95
Public Hearings                 06/06/95
Public Hearings                 06/07/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Mark Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3171

RIN: 2130-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




2757.  TOURIST AND HISTORIC WORKING GROUP REGULATORY REVIEW 
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 92-463; 5 USC app 2

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA tasked the Rail Safety Advisory Committee with 
establishing the Tourist and Historic Working Group to review existing 
and proposed regulations, in accordance with section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, for their appropriate applicability to one 
segment of FRA's small business customers, the tourist and historic 
railroads. In addition, the group is examining FRA's policy with 
respect to exercise of jurisdiction over railroads off the general 
system of rail transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    04/01/96
End Review                      04/01/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lisa Levine, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 362-3189

RIN: 2130-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2758. RAILROAD ACCIDENT REPORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 21301 to 
21311

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on comments and suggestions from the public, FRA 
improved its injury and accident reporting system by simplifying 
recordkeeping requirements and providing for internal controls in the 
reporting process. This action was not

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considered significant since it had minimal safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/14/90                     55 FR 9469
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/25/90
NPRM                            08/15/94                    59 FR 42880
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/95
Notice of a Decision to Issue a 
SNPRM                           07/03/95                    60 FR 34498
Notice of a Decision to not 
Issue a SNPRM                   01/24/96                     61 FR 1892
Final Action                    06/18/96                    61 FR 30940
Final Action Effective          01/01/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Open meetings were held in Washington, D.C. 6/
13/91, 8/12/91, 10/22/91, and 8/18/92. A public hearing was held in 
Washington DC on October 5-6, 1994, in Kansas City, MO on October 19, 
1994, and in Portland, OR on November 3, 1994. A public regulatory 
conference was held January 30, 1995- February 3, 1995 in Washington, 
D.C. While FRA considered issuing an SNPRM after thoroughly reviewing 
the comments received, it decided to address such supplemental issues 
in the final rule instead.

Agency Contact: Marina C. Appleton, Trial Attorney, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 362-3186

RIN: 2130-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




2759. FRA HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PENALTY GUIDELINES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 5123

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 209; 49 CFR 1.49(m); 49 CFR 1.49(s); 49 CFR 1.49

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 1, 1995.

Abstract: FRA is publishing the penalty guideline amounts it uses in 
initial determinations of proposed civil penalty assessments for 
documented violations of DOT's hazardous materials regulations. FRA 
intends the publication to increase public awareness of violation 
consequences, thereby increasing compliance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/25/96                    61 FR 38644

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Phemister, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3181

RIN: 2130-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________




2760. REINVENTION OF STATE SAFETY PARTICIPATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20105 to 20106; 49 USC 20113

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, FRA 
eliminated portions of Part 212 of the federal railroad safety 
regulations. From FY 1983 to FY 1988, Congress phased out the funding 
for the Grants-in-Aid for Railroad Safety (State Participation) 
Program. Since FY 1989, no funds at all have been available for this 
program. Thus, because they are obsolete, Subpart D and the Appendices 
of Part 212 were eliminated in their entirety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/24/96                    61 FR 26124
Final Action Effective          06/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Walters, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 632-3188

RIN: 2130-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2761. +DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FTA, FRA, FHWA, AND USCG), NEPA, 
AND RELATED PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION DECISION-MAKING

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5304(e); 42 USC 4321; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 128; 
23 USC 138; 23 USC 315; 49 USC 303(c); 33 USC 401; 33 USC 491 et seq; 
33 USC 511 et seq; 33 USC 525 et seq; 33 USC 535

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 622; 23 CFR 771; 40 CFR 1500 to 1508; 49 CFR 
1.48(b); 49 CFR 1.51; 33 CFR 114.05

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 18, 1992.

Abstract: The Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Highway 
Administration currently have a joint environmental regulation at 23 
CFR 771, ``Environmental Impact and Related Procedures''. The agencies 
first issued an environmental regulation together in 1980. The joint 
regulation was amended in 1987 and again in 1991. Even though FTA and 
FHWA have joint regulations, each agency's guidance for implementing 
those regulations is procedurally different. This causes difficulties 
and inconsistencies for sponsors of transportation projects, 
particularly where joint FTA and FHWA funds are involved. In the ISTEA, 
the Congress

[[Page 62946]]

recognized the importance of providing uniformity and consistency 
between FTA and FHWA environmental procedures. This is needed to 
accommodate the increased funding flexibility for surface 
transportation provided by ISTEA. Because of an increased emphasis on 
intermodal planning and proposals to advance a high-speed rail program, 
the proposed, new joint regulations will include the Federal Railroad 
Administration (FRA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) bridge 
permit program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Section 134(h)(4) of title 23, United States 
Code and section 8(h)(4) of the Federal Transit Act, as amended (now 49 
USC 5304(e)), direct the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a 
rulemaking proceeding to conform review requirements for transit 
projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, to 
comparable requirements for highway projects. This action is considered 
significant because of potential public, congressional, and 
environmental concerns, and because it involves several interested 
departmental modes.

Agency Contact: Scott Biehl, Assistant Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0952

RIN: 2132-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




2762.  PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL MISUSE IN TRANSIT OPERATIONS; 
PREVENTION OF PROHIBITED DRUG USE IN TRANSIT OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5331

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 653; 49 CFR 654

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FTA is proposing to amend its drug and alcohol rules to allow 
employers to use the results of a drug or alcohol test administered by 
state and local law enforcement personnel after an accident has 
occurred. The existing drug and alcohol rule was published on February 
15, 1994, and previously reported under RIN 2132-AA37 and 2132-AA38. 
The change would make FTA's rule parallel with FHWA's and responds to a 
request from a transit authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Nancy Zaczek, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventy Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011

RIN: 2132-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2763. +BUS TESTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5323(c)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 665

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation implements a statutory provision that 
requires any new bus model purchased after September 30, 1989, to be 
tested at a facility established by the Secretary in Altoona, PA. This 
regulation is significant because of the large amount of public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/89                    54 FR 22716
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/89
Interim Final Rule              08/23/89                    54 FR 35158
Interim Final Rule: Comment 
Period Reopened                 11/30/89                    54 FR 49297
Interim Final Rule: Second      10/09/90                    55 FR 41174
Interim Final Rule Extending 
Interim Procedures              09/13/91                    56 FR 46572
Interim Final Rule New Vehicle 
Types                           07/28/92                    57 FR 33394
Interim Final Rule Partial 
Effectiveness Postponed         10/13/92                    57 FR 46814
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period Reopened to 01/29/93     01/07/93                     58 FR 2989
Interim Final Rule Partial 
Effectiveness Postponed         02/23/93                    58 FR 10989
Notice of Meeting               02/26/93                    58 FR 11549
Interim Final Rule Small Vehicle 
Testing, Phase-in of Effective 
Date                            11/03/93                    58 FR 58732
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 07/28/92 (57 FR 33394)

Additional Information: Former section 12(h) of the FT Act, as amended 
(now 49 USC 5302(a)(9)), defines a ``new bus model'' as a bus model 
which has not been used in mass transportation service in the United 
States before the date of production of such model, or a bus model 
which has been used in such service, but which is being produced with a 
major change in configuration or components. A third interim final 
rule, published on 07/28/92, added two new categories of buses required 
to be tested. On 10/13/92 FTA published a notice postponing the 
application of the interim final rule for these vehicle types until 02/
10/93. The FTA's fourth interim final rule, issued on 11/3/93, 
established four subcategories of small vehicles to facilitate the 
phase-in of testing. The final rule will add the two tests mandated by 
ISTEA, brake performance and emissions, to the seven tests currently 
performed at the bus testing facility. In addition, the final rule will 
clarify the partial testing with regard to what constitutes a ``major 
change'' on a bus that has been fully tested, but is later produced 
with

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a change in configuration or component.

Agency Contact: Richard Wong, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Room 9316, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936

RIN: 2132-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




2764. +MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 102-240, sec 1034; 23 USC 303; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 
135; 23 USC 134; PL 104-59, sec 205

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 614; 23 CFR 500

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 18, 1992.

Abstract: This action implements a statutory requirement that directs 
the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations for State 
development, establishment, and implementation of certain pavement, 
bridge, highway safety, traffic congestion, and public transportation 
and intermodal transportation facilities and equipment management and 
traffic monitoring systems. An Interim final rule was published 12/1/
93, to carry out this provision. However, the National Highway System 
Designation Act of 1995 (PL 104-95, 11/28/95) provides that States may 
elect, at any time, not to implement, in whole or in part, one or more 
of the management systems. The new Act also prohibits the Secretary 
from imposing any sanction on a State for making such an election. The 
FTA intends to issue a final rule jointly with the FHWA (RIN 2125-AC97) 
to carry out the changes made by section 205 of the 1995 Act. The 
economic impact of this final rule is expected to be minimal. This 
regulation is considered to be significant because of the substantial 
State and local government, congressional, and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/03/92                    57 FR 23460
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/03/92
NPRM                            03/02/93                    58 FR 12096
Request for Comments            03/24/93                    58 FR 15816
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/93
Interim Final Rule              12/01/93                    58 FR 63442
Interim Final Rule Correction   12/07/93                    58 FR 64374
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis; Regulatory Evaluation 12/01/
93 (58 FR 63442)

Additional Information: The Interim final rule was effective on 1/3/94; 
comments were due by 1/31/94.

Agency Contact: Ron Jensen-Fisher, Senior Community Planner, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0257

RIN: 2132-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




2765. +NEW STARTS CRITERIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5309(e)(4)(A)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 611

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act requires 
new criteria to be used in determining whether a major new construction 
project is eligible for funding. The agency is issuing ``guidance'' 
which sets forth the criteria FTA will use in evaluating candidate 
projects for discretionary new starts funding under 49 U.S.C. 5309.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Jensen-Fisher, Senior Community Planner, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0096

RIN: 2132-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




2766.  RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEMS: STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5330

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 659

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FTA will make technical corrections to this rule, which 
requires States to oversee the safety of rail fixed guideway systems 
not regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration. This regulation 
was published on December 27, 1995, effective January 26, 1996, and 
previously reported under RIN 2132-AA39.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Zaczek, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011

RIN: 2132-AA57

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



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2767. TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5301(d)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 609

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation sets forth requirements regarding 
transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities mandated 
by 49 USC 5301(d), formerly section 16 of the Federal Transit Act, as 
amended. The regulation also sets forth accessibility standards for 
rapid and light rail vehicles that predate passage of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and DOT's implementing regulations 
(49 CFR Parts 27,37, and 38). The Federal Transit Administration has 
revised part 609 to acknowledge new ADA provisions emanating from 
Federal transit laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/02/96                    61 FR 19562
Final Action Effective          05/02/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Richard Wong, Attorney Advisor, Legislation and 
Rulemaking Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Transit 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011

RIN: 2132-AA46
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2768. CAPITAL LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  PL 100-17, sec 308

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 639

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FTA is amending its capital leases regulation to treat 
maintenance costs under a commercial lease of a capital asset as an 
eligible capital expense. This rulemaking implements section 308 of the 
Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987, 
which allows capital grants under the Federal transit laws to be used 
for leasing facilities or equipment if a lease is more cost effective 
than purchase or construction of such items. This rule is consistent 
with industry practice and recent Federal initiatives to streamline 
federally assisted procurement practices, and will ensure that Federal 
investment in the nation's transportation infrastructure is protected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/96                     61 FR 3532
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/96
Final Action                    05/17/96                    61 FR 25088
Final Action Effective          05/17/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Rita Daguillard, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Room 9316, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936

RIN: 2132-AA55
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)



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2769.  GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE RATE INCREASE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 6101; 46 USC 7701; 46 USC 8105; 46 USC 9303; 
46 USC 3507

CFR Citation:  33 CFR 403; 33 CFR 407

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would increase Great Lakes pilotage rates. It is 
necessary because the revenue being received by pilots is not 
sufficient to cover expenses and achieve established compensation 
targets. The Great Lakes Pilotage Act requires that the Secretary of 
Transportation ``shall prescribe by regulation rates and charges for 
pilotage services, giving consideration to the public interest and the 
costs of providing the service''. The anticipated changes are 
approximately $1 million.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marc C. Owen, Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0091
Fax: 202 366-7147

RIN: 2135-AA08

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



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2770.  FILLING OF PROPANE CYLINDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 173

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This ANPRM solicits comments on the merits of a petition for 
rulemaking to require registration and training of persons who fill 
propane cylinders, certification of filing equipment operators, and 
proof of financial responsibility. The proposal is also to allow 
filling of propane cylinders by volume rather than by weight, which is 
currently required by the hazardous material regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/23/96                    61 FR 43515
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/21/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hattie Mitchell, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC86
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2771. REQUIREMENTS FOR CYLINDERS(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking involves a proposal to revise requirements 
for the manufacture of new DOT specification cylinders and for the 
maintenance, requalification, repair and use of all DOT specification 
cylinders. This action is needed to recognize new cylinder 
manufacturing technology and to clarify and simplify requirements. As 
part of this action, a small entities review under 5 USC Section 610 
will be included.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Formerly entitled Review: Consolidation of 
Specifications for High-Pressure Seamless Cylinders. Docket No. HM-220.

Agency Contact: Hattie Mitchell, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




2772. +GAS GATHERING LINE DEFINITION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 et seq

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.

Abstract: The existing definition of ``gathering line'' would be 
clearly defined to eliminate confusion in distinguishing these 
pipelines from transmission lines in rural areas. The costs should be 
minimal since the definition will conform to prevailing practices in 
government and industry. Action is significant because the definition 
is of Congressional interest and is required by the Pipeline Safety Act 
of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/91                    56 FR 48505
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/91
SNPRM                           12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/25/91 (56 FR 48505)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-122.

Agency Contact: Cesar DeLeon, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4583

RIN: 2137-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




2773. +QUALIFICATION OF PIPELINE PERSONNEL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An NPRM proposed qualification standards for pipeline 
personnel who perform, or directly supervise those persons performing, 
regulated operation, maintenance, and emergency-response functions. 
Public input received through a public meeting, written comments on the 
NPRM, pipeline advisory committee review, and a petition for withdrawal 
of the NPRM filed by the American Gas Association led to a decision to 
convert the rulemaking into a negotiated rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/23/87                     52 FR 9189
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/07/87
NPRM                            08/03/94                    59 FR 39506
Extended Comment Period End 10/
31/94                           09/07/94                    59 FR 46219
Public Meeting Notice           09/07/94                    59 FR 46219
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/94
Notice of Intent to Form a 
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee 07/02/96                    61 FR 34410
NPRM Withdrawn                  07/02/96                    61 FR 34413
Formation of Negotiated 
Rulemaking Committee            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 62950]]

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/03/94 (59 FR 39506)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-94. Formerly entitled: Pipeline 
Operator Qualifications. The proposals regarding certification of 
personnel and emergency response in ``Proposals for Pipeline Safety,'' 
RIN 2137-AB27, have been consolidated into this rulemaking. A 
negotiated rulemaking procedure is underway.

Agency Contact: A. Garnett, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2036

RIN: 2137-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




2774. +MAPS AND RECORDS OF PIPELINE LOCATION AND CHARACTERISTICS; 
NOTIFICATION OF STATE AGENCIES; PIPE INVENTORY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 1, 1989.
Deadline pertains to pipeline inventory and State agency information.

Abstract: This action proposes to equalize as far as possible the 
requirements that gas and liquid operators keep maps and records to 
show the location and other characteristics of pipelines. Operators 
would also be required to keep an inventory of pipe and annually report 
mileage and other facts. In addition, operators would be required to 
provide certain information to State agencies upon request. This is a 
significant action because of congressional and State concerns about 
the need for appropriate public officials to have pipeline information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: L.M. Furrow, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AB48
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2775. DOT 3AL ALUMINUM CYLINDERS; SAFETY PROBLEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain DOT 3AL cylinders made of aluminum alloy 6351 have 
been discovered developing cracks during service, and occasionally 
leaks developed resulting in loss of contents. The ANPRM was to alert 
and inform all persons possessing these cylinders of the problems, 
identify those cylinders at risk, and suggest steps to minimize risks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/87                    52 FR 26027
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/10/87
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-176A

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




2776. +EXCESS FLOW VALVE--PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 24, 1994.

Abstract: Service line breaks due to excavation damage and other causes 
continue to be a threat to public safety, despite the precautions being 
taken through one-call damage prevention programs and line surveys for 
corrosion or leaks. This rulemaking is considered significant because 
it concerns a matter of substantial public and congressional interest. 
This final rule specifies performance standards for EFV's that are 
installed in single-residence gas service lines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/90                    55 FR 52188
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/20/91
NPRM                            04/21/93                    58 FR 21524
Notice of Meeting: Comment 
Period End 7/6/93               06/15/93                    58 FR 33064
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/93
Extended Comment Period End 10/
03/94                           08/02/94                    59 FR 39319
Final Rule                      06/20/96                    61 FR 31449
Petitions Due                   07/18/96
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/21/93 (58 FR 21524)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-118.

Agency Contact: M. Israni, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4571

RIN: 2137-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




2777. UNDERWATER ABANDONED PIPELINE FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 24, 1994.

Abstract: This action would result in regulations specifying procedures 
for operators to report on underwater pipelines abandoned prior to 
October 24, 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001

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Phone: 202 366-5523

RIN: 2137-AC33
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2778. AREAS UNUSUALLY SENSITIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.

Abstract: This notice would propose criteria for identifying areas 
unusually sensitive to environmental damage from a hazardous liquid 
pipeline release. The criteria are needed to carry out statutory 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Meeting and Supplemental 
Notice                          06/22/94                    59 FR 32178
Public Meeting Comment Period 
End                             08/01/94
Extended Comment Period End     06/26/95
Extended Comment Period End 8/
25/95                           07/10/95                    60 FR 35549
NPRM                            05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Was originally Docket PS-130B ``Environmentally 
Sensitive Areas,'' for part 194. Changed to address Part 195. A series 
of public workshops has been scheduled for 1996 and early 1997. Public 
workshops were held on 10/17/95, 1/18/96 and 4/10-11/96.

Agency Contact: Christina Sames, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4561

RIN: 2137-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




2779. +INCREASED INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: This rulemaking would require gas and hazardous liquid 
pipelines in high-density, environmentally sensitive, or navigable 
waterway areas to be inspected by internal inspection devices or 
equivalent means. The regulations would prescribe circumstances under 
which such inspections must be conducted. This action is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Workshop                 10/18/95                    60 FR 44821
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-141.

Agency Contact: L. M. Furrow, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________




2780. +EMERGENCY FLOW-RESTRICTING DEVICES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 88 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2137-AC39
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2781. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 171 to 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA plans to make minor changes to its hazardous materials 
regulations on an on-going basis. This periodic (usually annual) 
rulemaking provides a mechanism to update and correct noncontroversial 
and technical requirements in response to petitions for rulemaking, 
industry complaints, technological developments and RSPA's enforcement 
experience. After notice and comment, RSPA would make a variety of 
changes such as updating incorporations by reference, responding to 
petitions for rulemaking, clarifying requirements and providing 
regulatory relief.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-166Y.

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________




2782. LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR POISONOUS MATERIALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 174 to 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action considers changes to certain labeling provisions 
of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to require the use of a POISON 
label on packages containing materials meeting the toxicity criteria 
for poisonous materials in Division 6.1, Packing Group III.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/08/93                    58 FR 59224
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/10/94
NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-217.

Agency Contact: Beth Romo, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh St. SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC47

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2783. REGULATED GAS AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID GATHERING LINES: RURAL AREAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: This action would establish regulations for gas and hazardous 
liquid gathering lines in rural areas for which there are at present no 
safety regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Huriaux, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4595

RIN: 2137-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




2784. PERMANENT UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: This action would require operators of natural gas and 
hazardous liquid pipelines to conduct periodic underwater inspections 
of offshore pipelines and those in navigable waterways. This action 
would also define what constitutes an exposed underwater pipeline and 
what constitutes a hazard to navigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-5523

RIN: 2137-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




2785. RETENTION OF SHIPPING PAPERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 
177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations by requiring shippers and carriers to retain a copy of the 
hazardous material shipping paper or an electronic image of the 
shipping paper for a period of one year. Retention of shipping papers 
is a current requirement as specified in 49 U.S.C. 5110(e).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-207B.

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe, Transportation Regulation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




2786. APPLICABILITY OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 106 to 107; 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to clarify the applicability of 
Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 171-180, thereby 
clarifying the relationship among Federal, State, local and tribal 
agencies in the regulation of hazardous materials transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/29/96                    61 FR 39522
Comment Period End              11/30/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-223.

Agency Contact: Nancy Machado, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 8405, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4400
Fax: 202 366-7041

RIN: 2137-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




2787. +RISK-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO PRESSURE TESTING RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to assess a risk-based alternative 
to the existing pressure testing rule for older hazardous liquid and 
carbon dioxide pipelines. On June 7, 1994 (59 FR 29379), RSPA issued a 
final rule requiring the hydrostatic pressure testing of certain older 
pipelines. This rulemaking is considered significant because of the 
substantial industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Meeting        03/08/96                     61 FR 9415
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-144. See a related action, RIN 
2137-AC83. A final rule issued 8/20/96 (61 FR 43026) extends time for 
compliance.

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4571

RIN: 2137-AC78

[[Page 62953]]

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2788. HARMONIZATION WITH UNITED NATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS, INTERNATIONAL 
MARITIME GOODS CODE AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION'S 
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 
176; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes changes to the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations to maintain alignment with corresponding provisions of 
international standards. Recent revisions incorporated in the ninth 
revised edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport 
of Dangerous Goods necessitates the adoption of parallel provisions 
domestically to ensure basic consistency between domestic and 
international regulations and to facilitate the international 
transportation of hazardous materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-215B

Agency Contact: Beth Romo, Senior Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-8700

RIN: 2137-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________




2789. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION 
FOR DRUG USE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action results from the need to make the RSPA drug 
testing regulations conform with those of the other Departmental 
operating administrations that fall under the Omnibus Transportation 
Employee Testing Act of 1991. It would make drug testing among the 
operating administrations as consistent as possible and simplify the 
drug testing process for pipeline operations. It would require that an 
employee who tests positive for drugs would be required to be evaluated 
by a substance abuse professional prior to returning to performing his/
her covered function.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-128. This rulemaking would modify 
existing drug regulations. No regulatory analysis was done because 
there are few, if any, small entities that operate hazardous liquid or 
carbon dioxide pipelines subject to part 195, or liquid natural gas 
facilities subject to part 193.

Agency Contact: Catrina Pavlik, Drug/Alcohol Program Analyst, Room 
2335, Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6199
Fax: 202 366-4566

RIN: 2137-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




2790.  TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS AT 20 PERCENT OR LESS 
OF SPECIFIED MINIMUM YIELD STRENGTH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will reexamine the applicability of pipeline safety 
regulations to certain pipelines operated at low stress levels. A final 
rule 7/12/94 (59 FR 35465) extended safety regulation to three 
pipelines operating at low stress levels: 1) pipelines that transport 
highly volatile liquids; 2) pipelines or pipeline segments in populated 
areas; and 3) pipelines or pipeline segments in navigable waterways. 
Various pipeline companies and chemical manufacturers have expressed 
concern over the scope of these regulations. In particular, regulation 
of very short segments of pipeline carrying petroleum products, 
including certain transfer lines in port facilities regulated by the 
coast guard and short segments of pipeline carrying various chemicals 
between plant sites, may pose difficulties in compliance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The final rule on hazardous liquid pipelines 
was issued 7/12/94 (59 FR 35465) under RIN 2137-AB86. Docket No. PS-
117.

Agency Contact: L.M. Furrow, Senior Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




2791.  REQUIREMENTS FOR CARGO TANKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to revise and clarify certain 
manufacturing, maintenance and use requirements pertaining to cargo 
tank motor vehicles in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. FHWA 
inspections have resulted in a preliminary determination that these 
regulations need to be amended to make them more practical, 
understandable, and enforceable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-213.

Agency Contact: Jennifer Karim, Transportation Specialist, Department

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of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




2792.  +PROHIBITING TRANSPORTATION OF CLASS 5 HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS IN CERTAIN TYPES OF AIRCRAFT CARGO COMPARTMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA is evaluating the need to prohibit Class 5 materials in 
certain types of Aircraft Cargo compartments. Class 5 materials are 
oxidizers and organic peroxides. This evaluation is being undertaken as 
a result of the fatal ValueJet accident in Florida that apparently 
involved oxidizers. This rulemaking is significant due to potential 
congressional and public interest in the potential hazards presented by 
the materials when transported as cargo on passenger aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-224A. See related action, Prohibition of 
Oxygen Generators as Cargo in Passenger Aircraft (RIN 2137-AC89).

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2793. +HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN INTRASTATE COMMERCE (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 89 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2137-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________




2794. DETERMINING THE EXTENT OF CORROSION ON EXPOSED GAS PIPELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Corrosion is a major cause of gas and hazardous liquid 
pipeline accidents. A safety standard applicable to liquid pipelines 
requires operators to examine exposed pipe for evidence of external 
corrosion and, if harmful corrosion is found, to investigate further to 
determine the extent of the corrosion. This action proposed that 
exposed gas pipelines with evidence of harmful corrosion be 
investigated to determine the extent of the corrosion.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/27/89                    54 FR 27041
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/89
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/27/89 (54 FR 27041)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-107. National Transportation 
Safety Board Recommendation P. 87-3 provides a basis for this action.

Agency Contact: A. Garnett, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2036

RIN: 2137-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




2795. PASSAGE OF INTERNAL INSPECTION DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking established minimum Federal pipeline safety 
standards requiring that new and replacement gas transmission and 
hazardous liquid pipelines be designed to accommodate the passage of 
internal inspection devices. This rulemaking is mandated by 49 U.S.C. 
60101 et seq. In response to petitions for reconsideration of the final 
rule, an additional NPRM was issued proposing to limit the rule with 
respect to replacement of offshore gas transmission lines in rural 
areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/92                    57 FR 54745
Final Rule                      04/12/94                    59 FR 17275
NPRM                            09/30/94                    59 FR 49896
NPRM Correction                 10/19/94                    59 FR 52863
Limited Suspension of 
Enforcement                     02/07/95                     60 FR 7133
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 04/12/94 (59 FR 17275)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-126. The integrity testing 
proposal in ``Proposals for Pipeline Safety,'' RIN 2137-AB27, was 
consolidated, in part, into this rulemaking.

Agency Contact: A. Garnett, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2036

RIN: 2137-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




2796. IMPROVEMENTS TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, June 16, 1992, complete rulemaking on central

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reporting system and computerized telecommunications data center.
Final, Statutory, May 16, 1993, complete rulemaking oncontinually 
monitored telephone systems.
Final, Statutory, May 16, 1993, final rule on improving system for 
placarding vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes incremental improvements to the 
hazardous materials identification system addressing placarding and 
identification number marking displays on transport vehicles, fumigated 
materials marking requirements, and carrier requirements for 
notification of incidents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/09/92                    57 FR 24532
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
10/09/92                        08/05/92                    57 FR 34542
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/10/92
NPRM                            08/15/94                    59 FR 41848
Public Hearing Notice           08/15/94                    59 FR 41848
NPRM Correction                 08/26/94                    59 FR 44230
Further NPRM Correction         08/30/94                    59 FR 44795
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/94
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/15/94 (59 FR 41848)

Additional Information: Docket HM-206. Formerly entitled ``Improving 
Hazardous Materials Identification: Placarding; Reporting/Tracking; and 
Continually Monitored Telephone Systems.''

Agency Contact: H. Engrum, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________




2797. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF WELDED BREAKOUT TANKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to add safety standards for the 
design and construction of pipeline breakout tanks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: This action would incorporate by reference the 
applicable standards for breakout tank design and construction that are 
contained in American Petroleum Institute Standard 650-653. This 
standard is already widely followed in the pipeline industry.

Agency Contact: A. Garnett, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-2036

RIN: 2137-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




2798. TANK CARS AND CARGO TANK MOTOR VEHICLES: ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to establish standards to allow the use 
of electronic surveillance and monitoring equipment (signalling 
systems) for unloading tank cars and loading cargo tank motor vehicles, 
and to revise other unloading requirements for tank cars. This action 
would recognize recent technological innovations and improve safety 
during the loading/unloading of bulk quantities of hazardous materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/92                    57 FR 42466
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/92
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 09/14/92 (57 FR 42466)

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-212.

Agency Contact: Jennifer Karim, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




2799. REGULATORY REVIEW: ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES, REPORTING PIPELINE 
INCIDENTS, GAS PIPELINE STANDARDS, AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITY 
STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 190; 49 CFR 191; 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 193

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Administrative practices and various gas pipeline and 
liquefied natural gas facility requirements would be amended to 
eliminate burdensome requirements without reducing safety. This action 
would reduce regulatory impediments to economic growth.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/06/92                    57 FR 53085
NPRM Comment Period End         12/07/92
Final Rule                      06/03/96                    61 FR 27789
Correction                      08/30/96                    61 FR 45905
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 11/06/92 (57 FR 53085)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-125. Proposals in ``Regulatory 
Review: Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities,'' RIN 2137-AC29, were 
consolidated into this rulemaking.

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-6223

RIN: 2137-AC28

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_______________________________________________________________________




2800. +RESPONSE PLANS FOR ONSHORE OIL PIPELINES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 194

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.

Abstract: This interim final rule establishes regulations requiring 
response plans for certain onshore oil pipelines. Those regulations are 
mandated by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended by the 
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-380). The purpose of these 
requirements is to improve response capabilities and minimize the 
impact of onshore oil spills from pipelines. This rule is significant 
because of substantial public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/05/93                      58 FR 244
Comment Period End              02/19/93
Notice: Public Meeting 6/28/94  06/15/94                    59 FR 30755
Public Meeting Comment Period 
End                             08/01/94
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 01/05/93 (58 FR 244)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-130.

Agency Contact: Jim Taylor, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8860

RIN: 2137-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




2801. EXCESS FLOW VALVE CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.

Abstract: This action would require operators of natural gas 
distribution systems to notify their customers, with lines in which 
excess flow valves are not required by law, of the availability of 
excess flow valves, safety benefits of these valves, and the costs of 
installation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/27/96                    61 FR 33476
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/96
Interim Final Rule              12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-118A

Agency Contact: M. Israni, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4571

RIN: 2137-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




2802. MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN QUALIFIED ONE-CALL SYSTEMS BY PIPELINE 
OPERATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would require operators of gas and hazardous 
liquid pipelines to participate in qualified one-call damage prevention 
systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/20/95                    60 FR 14714
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-101A.

Agency Contact: C. Sames, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4561

RIN: 2137-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




2803. REVISION OF CYLINDER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises the existing cylinder periodic 
inspection, testing, and requalification requirements contained in the 
Hazardous Materials Regulations. By clarifying regulatory language, 
incorporating legal interpretations, and recognizing reliable industry 
practices that have developed over time, this action would provide 
guidance to the regulated public and improve the enforceability of the 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/18/95                    60 FR 54008
Comment Period End              12/15/95
Final Rule Effective 10/1/96    05/28/96                    61 FR 26750
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-220A

Agency Contact: Theresa Gwynn, Regulations Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




2804. REVISION OF EXEMPTION, APPROVAL, REGISTRATION, AND REPORTING 
PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1321; 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 106; 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171

[[Page 62957]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action makes necessary revisions to update and clarify 
the rulemaking, exemption, and approval processes. In addition, this 
action codifies interpretations of several terms concerning hazardous 
materials transportation jurisdiction (e.g., ``in commerce'').

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/95                    60 FR 47723
NPRM Comment Period End         11/28/95
Final Rule                      05/09/96                    61 FR 21084
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-207C.

Agency Contact: Diane LaValle, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




2805. PIPELINE SAFETY USER FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60301

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 190

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes changes in procedures for administering 
user fee assessments for natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and 
hazardous liquid pipeline facilities. The proposed changes are needed 
to clarify definitions and procedures for fee assessment. Based on 
comments received, a few adjustments were made. This is an 
administrative action to adjust pipeline safety user fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice: Comment Period End 3/6/
95                              02/03/95                     60 FR 6767
Interim Final Rule              10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-138.

Agency Contact: Lisa Kokoszka, Management and Program Analyst, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4554

RIN: 2137-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




2806. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY RAILROAD; MISCELLANEOUS 
AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 
179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking implements miscellaneous changes to rail 
requirements for transportation of hazardous materials. It reduces 
markings on tank cars and other regulatory burdens based on petitions 
from industry, requests from other agencies and RSPA's own initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/95                    60 FR 65492
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/96
Final Rule Effective 10/1/96    06/05/96                    61 FR 28666
Action on Petitions             07/25/96                    61 FR 38642
Additional Action on Petitions  01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-216

Agency Contact: Beth Romo, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




2807. PERIODIC UPDATES TO PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 190 to 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to update the pipeline safety 
regulations and the existing references to voluntary specifications and 
standards cited to reflect more recently published editions of each 
document. This final rule will enable pipeline operators to utilize 
current technology, materials, and practices, thereby reducing costs 
and enhancing economic growth.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/04/96                     61 FR 8231
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/96
Final Rule Effective 6/24/96    05/24/96                    61 FR 26121
Correction                      07/15/96                    61 FR 36825
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-143.

Agency Contact: Eben Wyman, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-0918

RIN: 2137-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




2808. REVISION OF MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS: 
REGULATORY REVIEW

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 
176; 49 CFR 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises miscellaneous provisions contained in

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the Hazardous Materials Regulations based on RSPA's review of those 
regulations and written and oral comments received at several public 
meetings held nationwide. This rulemaking action is in response to 
President Clinton's directive for all agencies to review their 
respective regulations for obsolete and unduly burdensome requirements 
and to get out of Washington and create grassroots partnerships with 
people affected by the regulations. The intended effect of this 
proposed rule is to reduce unnecessary burdens on industry without 
compromising public safety. RSPA is considering petitions for 
reconsideration on a number of issues including decreased training 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/96                     61 FR 6478
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/96
Final Rule                      05/30/96                    61 FR 27166
Effective Date                  10/01/96
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-222B

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-8700

RIN: 2137-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




2809. PIPELINE SAFETY PROGRAM PROCEDURES: UPDATES AND CORRECTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  94 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 190

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention, this 
rulemaking updates and corrects 49 CFR 190 (Pipeline Safety Program 
Procedures) by amending nomenclature, addresses, and penalty amounts. 
These amendments are related to pipeline safety program administration 
and do not impact specific pipeline safety technical requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule; Correcting 
Amendments                      04/26/96                     61 FR 8512
Correction                      07/24/96                    61 FR 38403
Action on Petitions             10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-145

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5523
Fax: 202 366-4566

RIN: 2137-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________




2810. PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED PACKAGING STANDARDS; FINAL TRANSITIONAL 
PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes changes to the classification of 
certain hazardous materials that are poisonous by inhalation, 
provisions for the manufacture of non-bulk packagings, and other 
requirements of the hazardous materials regulations. The proposals 
generally are intended to make the regulations easier to use and 
correct errors. They are based on agency initiative, petitions for 
rulemaking and comments received at public meetings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/96                    61 FR 33216
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-181H

Agency Contact: Beth Romo, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 10590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-3753

RIN: 2137-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




2811. RESTRUCTURING OF CYLINDER SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing Government effort. 
It will revise text in the CFR to reduce redundancy in the various 
cylinder inspections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/04/96                     61 FR 8320
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/96
Final Rule                      05/26/96                    61 FR 25940
Final Action                    05/26/96
Action on Petitions             12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-220B

Agency Contact: Theresa Gwynn, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-3753

RIN: 2137-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




2812.  LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS REGULATIONS; MISCELLANEOUS 
AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 193

[[Page 62959]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rule adopts current industry safety 
standards for liquefied natural gas (LNG) by replacing the current 
flammable vapor-gas dispersion protection method with the dense gas 
dispersion (DEGADIS) model, and replacing the current thermal radiation 
protection method with a method based on the LNGFIRE program model. In 
addition, this final rule incorporates by reference the National Fire 
Protection Association safety requirements for mobile and temporary LNG 
facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-151.

Agency Contact: M. Israni, Senior Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2036

RIN: 2137-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________




2813.  +PROHIBITION OF OXYGEN GENERATORS AS CARGO IN PASSENGER 
AIRCRAFT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 171.8; 49 CFR 173.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule prohibits, with limited exception, 
transportation through December 31, 1996, in passenger aircraft and the 
offering for transportation in passenger aircraft of any oxygen 
generator. This rule applies to both foreign and domestic passenger 
aircraft entering, leaving, or operating in the United States and to 
any person offering an oxygen generator for transportation on any of 
these aircraft. Comments were solicited on whether this prohibition 
should be extended, terminated or modified. This action is significant 
due to congressional and public concerns and recommendations from the 
NTSB regarding the potential hazards presented by this material on 
passenger aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/24/96                    61 FR 26518
Comment Period End              07/23/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-224. See related action, Prohibiting 
Transportation of Class 5 Hazardous Materials in Certain Types of 
Aircraft Cargo Compartments (RIN 2137-AC92).

Agency Contact: Edward Mazzullo, Director, Office of Hazardous 
Materials, Standards, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




2814.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS: EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS 
AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  48 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule, without notice and comment, will make minor 
changes such as updating phone numbers and organization names, 
correcting cross-references, correcting spelling errors in the prior 
CFR editions, and eliminating grammatical errors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-189M. The last rule of this nature was 
published 9/21/95 (60 FR 49106).

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Writer/Editor (Regulations), Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2815. QUANTITY LIMITATIONS ABOARD AIRCRAFT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposed to remove the fifty-pound limit on the 
quantity that may be stowed in an inaccessible cargo location on 
passenger-carrying aircraft. Comments to the NPRM indicated that 
further evaluation is needed. Therefore, RSPA is reevaluating the 
proposal and the alternatives available.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/06/84                    49 FR 13717
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/01/84
NPRM                            02/13/85                     50 FR 6013
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/85


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 02/13/85 (50 FR 6013)

Additional Information: This project was formerly entitled: Limitation 
Aboard Aircraft. Docket HM-192.

Agency Contact: Beth Romo, Transportation Reg. Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AA85

[[Page 62960]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2816. +SAFEGUARDING FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION DURING TRANSPORTATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5701 to 5714

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 1

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 1, 1991.

Abstract: The Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 (SFTA; Pub. L. 
101-500) requires the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with 
the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services and the 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to issue 
regulations concerning the transportation of food, food additives, 
drugs, devices, and cosmetics in motor and rail vehicles also used to 
transport nonfood products that could pose an unreasonable danger to 
human or animal health when so transported. This rulemaking will 
implement the statutory requirements. This rulemaking is significant 
because of substantial public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/20/91                     56 FR 6934
Extended Comment Period End 04/
29/91                           03/21/91                    56 FR 11982
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/91
NPRM                            05/21/93                    58 FR 29698
Public Hearings Notice          05/21/93                    58 FR 29698
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 05/21/93 (58 FR 29698)

Additional Information: Docket FS-1. The Department has submitted to 
Congress legislation proposing to significantly change the provisions 
of SFTA.

Agency Contact: E. Richards/J. Gale, Department of Transportation, 
Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-0656

RIN: 2137-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




2817. SAFETY PERMITS--SHIPPER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 171

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, November 16, 1991.

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to prohibit shippers from 
offering to motor carriers certain hazardous materials for 
transportation, if such motor carriers are required to have a safety 
permit but do not.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-218. Action under this rulemaking 
will be coordinated with, and the timing is dependent upon, a 
rulemaking being conducted by the Federal Highway Administration to 
require motor carriers transporting hazardous materials to obtain a 
safety permit (RIN 2125-AC78).

Agency Contact: Helen Engrum, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




2818. CONTROL OF DRUG USE AND ALCOHOL MISUSE IN NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED 
NATURAL GAS, AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINE OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 et seq

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would delete a requirement covering drug testing 
of persons located outside the United States who perform pipeline 
safety operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-102, Amendment 13.

Agency Contact: Catrina Pavlik, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6199

RIN: 2137-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2819. +REGULATORY REVIEW: GAS PIPELINE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Gas pipeline safety standards would be amended or clarified 
to eliminate burdensome requirements without reducing safety. This 
action is significant because it would reduce regulatory burdens that 
could hinder economic growth, and because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/92                    57 FR 39572
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/92
Notice of Request for 
Information                     11/09/93                    58 FR 59431
Extension of Comment Period on 
Request for Information         12/27/93                    58 FR 68382
Final Action                    06/06/96                    61 FR 28770
Correction                      06/18/96                    61 FR 30824
Correction                      07/05/96                    61 FR 35139
Final Action Effective          07/08/96
Correction                      08/07/96                    61 FR 41019

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 62961]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 08/31/92 (57 FR 39572)

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-124. Certain proposals in 
``Alternative Weld Defect Acceptance Criteria,'' RIN 2137-AC03; 
``Petroleum Gas Systems,'' RIN 2137-AC04; and ``Temperature Limits for 
Plastic Gas Pipelines,'' RIN 2137-AC20 have been consolidated into this 
rulemaking.

Agency Contact: L.M. Furrow, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________




2820. +OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLANS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1321(j)(5)

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 130

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.

Abstract: This action requires owners and operators of cargo tanks and 
tank cars used to transport oil to prepare plans addressing how they 
would respond to incidents involving release of oil. These regulations 
are required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (PL 101-380). The purpose 
of these regulations is to improve response capabilities and minimize 
the impact of onshore oil spills. This rule is significant because of 
substantial public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/02/93                     58 FR 6864
Interim Final Rule; Correction  02/17/93                     58 FR 8820
Interim Final Rule; Public 
Hearing Notice; Comments Due 06/
03/93                           04/20/93                    58 FR 21260
Interim Final Rule; Comment 
Period End 7/30/93              06/16/93                    58 FR 33302
Interim Final Rule; Agenda for 
Public Meeting                  06/22/93                    58 FR 33918
Final Action                    06/17/96                    61 FR 30533
Final Action Effective          06/17/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis:  Regulatory Evaluation 06/16/93 (58 FR 33302)

Additional Information: Docket Nos. HM-214 and PC-1. All rulemaking now 
under Docket No. PC-1. Formerly entitled ``Oil and Hazardous 
Substances: Spill Prevention, Containment, and Response Plans.''

Agency Contact: Diane LaValle, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




2821. ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY, OBSOLETE, AND DUPLICATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 106 to 107; 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking responds to the President's directive to all 
heads of departments and agencies to review and eliminate all 
unnecessary, obsolete and duplicative regulations. The regulations 
identified in this action have been deleted because they meet the 
criteria established by the President.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/95                    60 FR 53321
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/95
Final Action                    04/29/96                    61 FR 18926
Final Action Effective          10/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-222A

Agency Contact: J. Gale, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




2822. TICKETING PROGRAM FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS VIOLATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 106 to 107; 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking establishes a pilot ticketing program for 
certain less serious hazardous materials violations which result in 
imposition of reduced penalties for those violations. It is consistent 
with National Performance Review recommendations for new approaches to 
enforcement. It eliminates the necessity for civil penalty case 
processing of certain violations and results in cost savings for 
industry and government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/95                    60 FR 43430
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/95
Final Action                    02/26/96                     61 FR 7178
Final Action Effective          05/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-207E

Agency Contact: Nancy Machado, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4400
Fax: 202 366-7041

RIN: 2137-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




2823. DIRECT FINAL RULE PROCEDURE; PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 to 5127

[[Page 62962]]

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 106

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments set forth ``direct final rule'' procedures 
that allow RSPA to issue a final rule that provides notice and an 
opportunity to comment in certain non-controversial rulemakings. If 
adverse comment is received, RSPA will withdraw the direct final rule 
and may issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The amendments also 
specify the required content of a petition for rulemaking; provide that 
petitions for rulemaking and petitions for reconsideration be filed 
with the appropriate Associate Administrator instead of the 
Administrator; add a new right of appeal to the Administrator; and 
clarify that the Chief Counsel has delegated rulemaking authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/95                    60 FR 65210
NPRM Comment Period End         02/16/96
Final Action                    06/14/96                    61 FR 30175
Final Action Effective          07/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RSP-1.

Agency Contact: Nancy Machado, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4400
Fax: 202 366-7041

RIN: 2137-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________




2824. PRESSURE TESTING OLDER HAZARDOUS LIQUID AND CARBON DIOXIDE 
PIPELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule extends the time for compliance with the 
requirements for pressure testing of older hazardous liquid and carbon 
dioxide pipelines. Plans for testing which were to be done by December 
7, 1995, are required by December 7, 1997. The dates for actual 
completion of the testing, previously December 7, 1998, and December 7, 
2001, are extended by one year. In a separate notice (RIN 2137-AC78), 
RSPA is issuing a proposed rule for a risk-based alternative to the 
existing pressure test rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/95                    60 FR 54328
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/95
Final Action                    08/20/96                    61 FR 43026
Final Action Effective          08/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The NPRM was published under RIN 2137-AB46, the 
RIN used for the final rule published 6/7/94 (59 FR 29379).

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4571
Fax: 202 366-4566

RIN: 2137-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




2825.  CRASHWORTHINESS PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK CARS; 
DEFECTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 5101 TO 5127

CFR Citation:  49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 179; 49 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document revises a final rule published under Docket 
Nos. HM-175A and HM-201 on September 21, 1995. The changes in this 
document revise the thermal protection requirements for tank cars and 
make other minor editorial and technical changes for clarity in 
response to petitions for reconsideration and comments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/96                    61 FR 33250
Final Action Effective          06/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The September 21, 1995 (60 FR 49048) final rule 
published under Docket HM-175A (RIN: 2137-AB89) and HM-201 (RIN: 2137-
AB40) was considered significant because of its effects on a 
significant segment of the tank car industry. This final rule is 
considered a non-significant action. It imposes no additional 
requirements and in fact, provides relief in some areas.

Agency Contact: Eileen Martin, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4488

RIN: 2137-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



_______________________________________________________________________




2826.  CRITERIA FOR GRANTING WAIVERS OF REQUIREMENT FOR 
EXCLUSIVE U.S.-FLAG VESSEL CARRIAGE OF CERTAIN EXPORT CARGOES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 app USC 1241.1

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 384

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MARAD is considering soliciting public comment concerning the 
need to revise and codify the criteria that MARAD uses for granting 
waivers of the U.S.-flag preference cargo carriage requirement for Ex-
Im Bank financed cargoes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Zok, Associate Administrator for Ship 
Financial, Assistance, Department of Transportation, Maritime

[[Page 62963]]

Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0364

RIN: 2133-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



_______________________________________________________________________




2827. +FAIR AND REASONABLE RATES: BULK AND PACKAGED PREFERENCE CARGOES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  46 app USC 1114(b); 46 app USC 1241(b)

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to encourage the development of a modern and 
efficient U.S. flag bulk fleet and to help lower government-wide cargo 
preference program costs, MARAD is considering changes in its 
methodology for the determination of fair and reasonable rates. MARAD 
has identified three alternative methodologies which it might consider. 
Fair and reasonable rate determinations are now provided to U.S. 
government shippers of preference cargo, thereby creating ceiling rates 
which limit government costs and the revenue U.S. flag operators 
receive for ocean cargo transportation. This is significant due to 
substantial industry and government interest. Common carrier liner 
services are being considered in a rulemaking RIN 2133-AB16. The NPRM 
will follow enactment of pending maritime reform legislation that may 
require changes to this rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/19/95                    60 FR 19559
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/19/95
NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael P. Ferris, Director, Office of Costs and Rates, 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2324

RIN: 2133-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



_______________________________________________________________________




2828. +GUIDELINE RATES: LESS-THAN-SHIPLOAD LOTS OF BULK PREFERENCE 
CARGOES ON LINER VESSELS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  46 USC app 1114(b); 46 USC app 1241(b)

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 383

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
and the Agency for International Development (AID), the major U.S. 
government shipping agencies, MARAD is providing those agencies with 
guideline rates for bagged and packaged agriculture commodities carried 
on liner vessels. MARAD already provides guideline rates to USDA and 
AID for such commodities carried on bulk vessels under similar 
regulations at 46 CFR Part 382. This amendment to 46 CFR 383 extends 
the scope of the rule to include bagged or packaged agricultural 
commodities in parcels of 5,000 tons or greater carried on vessels in 
liner service. It is significant because it would affect other Federal 
agencies which have requested that MARAD provide them with such 
guideline rates. Final action will follow enactment of pending maritime 
reform legislation that may require changes to this rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/26/95                    60 FR 20069
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/95
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael P. Ferris, Director, Office of Cost and Rates 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2324

RIN: 2133-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




2829. +MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM REGULATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  Not yet determined

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 295

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would provide procedures to implement the 
provisions of the Maritime Security Act of 1995 which would establish a 
new 10-year Maritime Security Program to support U.S.-flag vessel 
operations in foreign commerce through assistance payments. This rule 
is significant because it represents an important policy change and 
because of substantial industry interest in it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 62964]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James E. Caponiti, Director, Office of Sealift Support, 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2323

RIN: 2133-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



_______________________________________________________________________




2830. +OBLIGATION GUARANTEES: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  46 USC app 1114(b); 46 USC app 1271 et seq

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 298; 49 CFR 1.66

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends regulations implementing title XI of the 
Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to improve administration of the entire 
``obligation guarantees'' program. MARAD administers financial 
assistance in the form of obligation guarantees for all types of vessel 
construction and shipyard modernization and improvement, except for 
fishing vessels. This rulemaking significantly shortens the time for 
processing applications for guarantees and reduces information 
required. This action is considered significant because of substantial 
public interest in financial assistance for the U.S. shipbuilding 
industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/26/95                    60 FR 20592
NPRM Comment Period End         05/26/95
Extended Comment Period End 6/
13/95                           05/30/95                    60 FR 28077
Final Action                    05/09/96                    61 FR 21302

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Sectors Affected:  441 Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight; 442 
Deep Sea Domestic Transportation of Freight

Additional Information: In an earlier action, RIN 2133-AB09, MARAD 
issued a final rule (9/16/94) to implement the National Shipbuilding 
Initiative which was part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
1994.

Agency Contact: Mitchell D. Lax, Director, Office of Ship Financing, 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5744

RIN: 2133-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




2831. CARGO PREFERENCE: AVAILABLE U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  46 app USC 1114(b); 46 app USC 1241(b)

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment to the cargo preference regulation of MARAD 
provides that during the five year period beginning with 1996 Great 
Lakes shipping season when the St. Lawrence Seaway is in use, MARAD 
will consider the legal requirement for the carriage of bulk 
agricultural commodity preference cargoes on privately- owned 
``available'' U.S.-flag commercial vessels to have been satisfied where 
the cargo is initially loaded at a Great Lakes port on one or more 
U.S.-flag or foreign-flag vessels, transferred to a U.S.-flag 
commercial vessel at a Canadian transshipment point outside the St. 
Lawrence Seaway, and carried on that U.S.-flag vessel to a foreign 
destination. This provision will allow U.S. Great Lakes ports to 
compete for certain agricultural commodity preference cargoes under 
agricultural assistance programs administered by the USDA and USAID. 
MARAD issued rules in 1994 (see RIN 2133-AB13) and 1995 (see RIN 2133-
AB17) related to the Great Lakes season for each of those years. This 
rule extends the provision for an additional five years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/96                     61 FR 9670
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/96
Final Action                    05/17/96                    61 FR 24895

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lance Shirley, Chief, Division of Agricultural Cargoes, 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1915

RIN: 2133-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




2832.  OPERATING-DIFFERENTIAL SUBSIDY FOR BULK CARGO VESSELS; 
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUBSIDY

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  46 USC 1114(b)

CFR Citation:  46 CFR 252; 46 CFR 272

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes obsolete provisions that are inconsistent 
with amendments to MARAD regulations that became effective in 1993. The 
provisions governed operating-differential subsidy for cargo vessels 
engaged in worldwide services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/25/96                    61 FR 32705

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael P. Ferris, Director of Cost and Rates, Room 
8117, Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2324

RIN: 2133-AB27

[[Page 62965]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)



_______________________________________________________________________




2833. MODERNIZING THE PASSENGER ORIGIN-DESTINATION SURVEY (SECTION 610 
REVIEW)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 41708; 49 USC 41709

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Historically, the source document for the Passenger Origin-
Destination Survey was the auditor's coupon of the ticket. Until 
recently, these coupons provided all the information that was needed 
for the Survey. In the last few years, the carriers have begun using 
trip passes in conjunction with the tickets, thereby eliminating some 
of the data that is required to be reported in the Survey. Other 
innovations used by the industry, such as funnel flights and code-
sharing, have impacted the Survey and obscured some of the data that is 
required to be reported, such as change of planes and junction points. 
This rulemaking will explore whether there are alternative sources for 
the data and modernize the collection system to keep pace with the 
industry. As part of this action, a small entities review under 5 USC 
Section 610 will be included.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking is now being administered by 
the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) since the Office of 
Aviation Information has been transferred to BTS from RSPA. (Formerly 
RIN 2137-AB92)

Agency Contact: M. Clay Moritz, Jr., Acting Chief, Regulations 
Division, Office of Airline Information, K-25, Department of 
Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4385

RIN: 2139-AA01
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2834.  MODERNIZING THE MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY FINANCIAL DATA 
COLLECTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  49 USC 14122 to 14123

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 1249

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The motor carriers of property financial data collection 
program was transferred to DOT from the Interstate Commerce Commission 
by the ICC Termination Act of 1995, which went into effect 1/1/96. The 
Secretary of Transportation has delegated responsibility for this 
program to BTS. BTS plans to conduct a rulemaking to review and revise 
the current program. Revision is necessary because the laws governing 
data collection were changed slightly by the Act. Also, the data needs 
of the public and private sectors have changed, and the technology to 
collect, process, and disseminate data has been vastly improved. 
Finally, Congress has explicitly called on DOT to streamline and 
simplify reporting requirements to the maximum extend practicable. BTS 
is exploring the option of using negotiated rulemaking to accomplish 
these objectives.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice to Form a Negotiated 
Rulemaking Committee            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Mednick, Analyst, K-2, Department of 
Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8871
Fax: 202 366-3640

RIN: 2139-AA05
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)



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2835. +AMENDMENTS TO THE ON-TIME DISCLOSURE RULE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40114; 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 
41708; 49 USC 41712; 5 USC 553(e)

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 234; 14 CFR 302.38

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to reinstate the exclusion of flights 
delayed or cancelled because of mechanical problems from air carriers 
on-time flight reports.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/05/95                    60 FR 29514
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/95
Extended Comment Period End 8/5/
95                              07/06/95                    60 FR 35158
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The NPRM was published under RSPA RIN 2137-
AC67. However, since BTS is now separate from RSPA this new RIN 2139-
AAOO has been assigned and will be used for future actions. This rule 
is significant under DOT regulatory policies and procedures due to the 
potential impact on safety. However, it is not considered significant 
under EO 12866.

Agency Contact: Bernie Stankus, Systems Accountant, Department of 
Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4387
Fax: 202 366-3383

RIN: 2139-AA00
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2836. AMENDMENT TO PASSENGER ORIGIN-DESTINATION SURVEY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 41708; 49 USC 41709

[[Page 62966]]

CFR Citation:  14 CFR 241

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes that large certificated U.S. air 
carriers participating in code-share arrangements report both the 
ticketing and operating air carrier in their quarterly Passenger 
Origin-Destination Survey reports. The information will be used to 
assess the effects of code-sharing alliances in air transportation. The 
rule also proposes to standardize the character record layout that is 
used for electronic submissions and to expand by one position the field 
entitled ``Total Dollar Value of Ticket'' to accommodate current 
charges.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32375
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/96
Interim Final Rule              01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A notice on this subject was published 10/23/95 
(60 FR 54407).

Agency Contact: M. Clay Moritz, Jr., Acting Chief, Regulations 
Division, Office of Airline Information, K-25, Department of 
Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4385

RIN: 2139-AA04
[FR Doc. 96-28202 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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