[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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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 
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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 COMPLIANCEProposed Rule Stage


BOARD (ATBCB)



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3150. 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                            06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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-AA16
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3151. 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                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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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3152. STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Legal Authority:  PL 105-220, sec 508

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1194

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 7, 2000.

Abstract: This regulation will establish standards for accessible 
electronic and information technology for Federal agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice of Intent To Form 
Advisory Committee              08/24/98                    63 FR 45041
Establishment of Advisory 
Committee                       09/29/98                    63 FR 51891
NPRM                            07/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AA25

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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE   Final Rule Stage


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3153. 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                            04/30/98                    63 FR 24080
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/98
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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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ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE  Long-Term Actions


BOARD (ATBCB)



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3154. 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                       08/12/98                    63 FR 43136
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AA11
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3155. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AA12
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3156. 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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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

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Email: [email protected]

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


BOARD (ATBCB)



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3157. 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, 2001.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/01/98                    63 FR 29924
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/98
Final Action                    11/23/98                    63 FR 64836
Final Action Effective          12/23/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
[FR Doc. 99-4900 Filed 04-23-99; 8:45 am]
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