[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XIX





Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD

36 CFR Ch. XI

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 
submits the following agenda of proposed regulatory activities which 
may be conducted by the Agency during the next 12 months. This 
regulatory agenda may be revised by the Agency during the coming months 
as a result of action taken by the Board.

ADDRESSES: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 
1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning Board 
regulations and proposed actions, contact James J. Raggio, General 
Counsel, (202) 272-5434 (voice) or (202) 272-5449 (TDD).

James J. Raggio,

General Counsel, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance 
Board.
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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE      Prerule Stage


BOARD (ATBCB)



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3132. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: PASSENGER VESSELS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend The Americans with Disabilities 
Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles to 
include additional requirements for ferries, excursion boats, and other 
passenger vessels.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent To Establish 
Advisory Committee              03/30/98                    63 FR 15175
Establishment of Advisory 
Committee                       07/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA11
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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCEProposed Rule Stage


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3133. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: RECREATION FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
Accessibility Guidelines to include requirements for recreational 
facilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent To Form 
Advisory Committee              02/03/93                     58 FR 6949
Notice of Appointment of 
Advisory Committee Members      06/10/93                    58 FR 32511
ANPRM                           09/21/94                    59 FR 48542
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/20/94
NPRM                            10/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA16
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3134. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will revise and update the Americans with 
Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent to Establish 
Advisory Committee              04/06/94                    59 FR 16175
Establishment of Advisory 
Committee                       09/14/94                    59 FR 47165
NPRM                            10/00/98

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Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
TDD: 202 272-5449
Fax: 202 272-5447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA20
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3135. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: PLAY AREAS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend the Americans with Disabilities 
Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines to include requirements for play 
areas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent to Conduct 
Regulatory Negotiation          12/22/95                    60 FR 66537
Establishment of Regulatory 
Negotiation Committee           02/14/96                     61 FR 5723
NPRM                            04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
TDD: 202 272-5449
Fax: 202 272-5447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA21
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3136.  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY 
GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: DETECTABLE WARNINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will continue the suspension of the 
requirements for detectable warnings at curb ramps, hazardous vehicular 
areas, and reflecting pools until July 26, 2000.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
TDD: 202 272-5449
Fax: 202 272-5447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA24
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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE   Final Rule Stage


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3137.  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY 
GUIDELINES FOR TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: OVER-THE-ROAD BUSES

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1192

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

Abstract: This regulation will amend the Americans with Disabilities 
Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles to 
include technical specifications for lifts, ramps, wheelchair 
securement devices, and accessible restrooms on over-the-road buses.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/25/98                    63 FR 14571
Final Action                    09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
TDD: 202 272-5449
Fax: 202 272-5447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA23

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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE  Long-Term Actions


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3138. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility 
Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities to include additional 
requirements for boat and ferry docks.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA12
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3139. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES: OUTDOOR DEVELOPED AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will amend the Americans with Disabilities 
Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines to include requirements for outdoor 
developed areas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent to Conduct 
Regulatory Negotiation          04/18/97                    62 FR 19084
Establishment of Regulatory 
Negotiation Committee           06/04/97                    62 FR 30546
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
TDD: 202 272-5449
Fax: 202 272-5447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA22
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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE  Completed Actions


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3140. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities to include 
additional requirements for judicial, legislative, and regulatory 
facilities; and detention and correctional facilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/21/92                    57 FR 60612
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/93
Interim Final Rule              06/20/94                    59 FR 31676
Final Action                    01/13/98                     63 FR 2000
Final Action Effective          04/13/98

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Elizabeth A. Stewart, Attorney, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434

RIN: 3014-AA13
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3141. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES: 
CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 12204, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1191

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
Accessibility Guidelines to include requirements for children's 
environments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/03/93                     58 FR 6924
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/01/93                    58 FR 17175
NPRM                            07/22/96                    61 FR 37964
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    01/13/98                     63 FR 2060
Final Action Effective          04/13/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA17
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3142. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES: 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 255, Telecommunications Act of 1996

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1193

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 8, 1997.

Abstract: To establish accessibility guidelines for telecommunications 
equipment and customer premises equipment.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent to Establish 
Advisory Committee              03/28/96                    61 FR 13813
Notice of Appointment of 
Advisory Committee              05/24/96                    61 FR 26155
NPRM                            04/18/97                    62 FR 19178
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/97
Final Action                    02/03/98                     63 FR 5608
Final Action Effective          03/05/98

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Raggio, General Counsel, Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 
1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: 202 272-5434
TDD: 202 272-5449
Fax: 202 272-5447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3014-AA19
[FR Doc. 98-5148 Filed 04-24-98; 8:45 am]
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