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

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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

49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI

OST Docket 99-5129

Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY:  Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current 
and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and 
completed actions of the Department. The 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 on any aspect of this agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   

General

 You should direct all comments and inquiries on the agenda in general 
to Neil R. Eisner, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and 
Enforcement, Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-4723.

Specific

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

 Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may 
call (202) 755-7687.

Table of Contents

Supplementary Information:

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   

Background 

     Improvement of 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. It 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 offices 
initiating the rulemaking and are reviewed by the Department 
Regulations Council. The Department's last agenda was published in 
the Federal Register on April 26, 1999 (64 FR 21566). The next one 
is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in April 2000.

     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.

     On October 9, 1999, the motor carrier program was transferred 
from the Federal Highway Administration to a newly created Office 
of Motor Carrier Safety. Because this action took place so late in 
the Agenda and Plan cycle, we have not moved motor carrier 
rulemakings to a new category. We will, however, make appropriate 
changes in the next Agenda.

     The Department has created an Internet site that provides 
general information about its rulemaking responsibilities and 
activities. It includes hypertext links to numerous other 
departmental sites providing helpful information about DOT 
regulation. The web address for this site is http://regs.dot.gov.

Significant/Priority Rulemakings 

     The agenda covers all rules and regulations of the Department, 
including those that establish conditions for financial assistance. 
We have classified rules as a DOT agency priority in the agenda if 
they are, essentially, very costly, controversial, or of 
substantial public interest under Executive Order 12866. All DOT 
agency priority rulemaking documents are subject to review by the 
Secretary of Transportation. If the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) decides a rule is subject to its review, we have it 
classified as significant in the agenda.

Explanation of Information on the Agenda 

     The format for this agenda is required by Office of Management 
and Budget memorandum of July 21, 1999.

     First, the agenda is divided by initiating offices. Then, the 
agenda is divided into five categories: (1) Prerule stage, (2) 
proposed rule stage, (3) final rule stage, (4) long-term actions, 
and (5) completed actions. For each entry, the agenda provides the 
following information: (1) Its ``significance''; (2) a short 
descriptive title; (3) its legal basis; (4) the related regulatory 
citation in the Code of Federal Regulations; (5) any legal deadline 
and, if so, for what action (e.g., NPRM, final rule); (6) an 
abstract; (7) a timetable, including the earliest expected date for 
a decision on whether to take the action; (8) whether the 
rulemaking will affect small entities and/or levels of government 
and, if so, which categories; (9) whether a

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Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) analysis is required (for rules 
that would have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities; (10) a listing of any analyses an office 
will prepare or has prepared for the action (With minor exceptions, 
DOT requires an economic analysis for all its rulemakings.); (11) 
an agency contact office or official who can provide further 
information; (12) a Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) assigned to 
identify an individual rulemaking in the agenda and facilitate 
tracing further action on the issue; (13) 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) whether the action is subject to the Unfunded 
Mandates Act; and (15) whether the action is major under the 
congressional review provisions of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act. If there is information that does not fit 
in the other categories, it will be included under a separate 
heading entitled ``Additional Information.''

     For nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently 
as a part of an established body of technical requirements (such as 
the Federal Aviation Administration's Airspace Rules), to keep 
those requirements operationally current, we only include the 
general category of the regulations, the identity of a contact 
office or official, and an indication of the expected number of 
regulations; we do not list individual regulations.

     In the ``Timetable'' column, we use abbreviations to indicate 
the particular documents being considered. ANPRM stands for Advance 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, SNPRM for Supplemental Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking, and NPRM for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 
Listing a future date in this column does not mean we have made a 
decision to issue a document; it is the earliest date on which we 
expect to make a decision on whether to issue it. In addition, 
these dates are based on current schedules. Information received 
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 

General 

     Our agenda is intended primarily for the use of the public. 
Since its inception, we have made modifications and refinements 
that we believe provide the public with more helpful information, 
as well as 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.

Reviews 

     We also seek your suggestions on which of our existing 
regulations you believe need to be reviewed to determine whether 
they should be revised or revoked. We particularly draw your 
attention to the Department's review plan in Appendix D.

Regulatory Flexibility Act 

     The Department is especially interested in obtaining 
information on requirements that have a ``significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities'' and, therefore, 
must be reviewed under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you have 
any suggested regulations, please submit them to us, along with 
your explanation of why they should be reviewed.

     In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, comments 
are specifically invited on regulations that we have targeted for 
review under section 610 of the Act. The phrase (Section 610 
Review) appears at the end of the title for these reviews. Please 
see Appendix D for the Department's section 610 review plans.

Plain Language 

     The President's ``Plain Language in Government Writing'' 
memorandum of June 1, 1998, requires that we use plain language in 
rulemaking documents. We try to write clearly. However, we solicit 
your comments and suggestions for how to improve the clarity of our 
regulations and specific existing or proposed rules that need 
improvement.

Year 2000 Computer Problem 

     We are requesting public comment to assist us in identifying 
rulemaking actions that would affect the private sector's or 
governmental entities' ability to fix their year 2000 computer date 
problem. If we consider a requirement that would mandate business 
process changes and require modifications to computer systems 
between September 30, 1998, and July 1, 2000, as part of the 
development of the proposed and final rule, we will analyze the 
effect of our action and our discretion to consider other 
approaches. If we impose a requirement, a summary of the analysis 
will be included in the preamble that will clearly explain why we 
are imposing it, why there are no acceptable alternatives, and why 
it cannot be delayed. If you see actions identified in this agenda 
that you believe would impose such requirements, we encourage you 
to let us know.

Purpose

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

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 26, 1999.

 Rodney E. Slater,

Secretary of Transportation.

Appendix A - Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents 

     To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document in the 
agenda, you should communicate directly with the contact person 
listed with the regulation at the address below.

    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.

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    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) 

     To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document or to 
receive future copies of the Department's regulatory agenda write 
to: Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and Enforcement, C-50, 
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-4723.

Appendix B - General Rulemaking Contact Persons 

     The following is a list of persons who can be contacted within 
the Department for general information concerning the rulemaking 
process within the various operating administrations.

    USCG - Pam 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 - Colleen Brennan, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street 
SW., Room 8128, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 493-6082.

    NHTSA - Nicole H. Fradette, 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., Office of Chief Counsel, 
Maritime Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Room 7221, Washington, 
DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-5181.

    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 rulemaking and adjudicatory dockets for all of DOT are 
Internet accessible at the following address: http://dms.dot.gov. 
Examples of documents that may be in the dockets are proposed 
rules, public comments received, supporting analysis, studies, and 
reports.

     The public may review regulatory dockets and hand-deliver 
comments on proposed rulemakings to the Dockets Office at 400 7th 
Street SW., Room PL 401, Washington, DC 20590, 1-800-647-5527. 
Working Hours: 9:00-5:00.

Appendix D - Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements 

Part I - The Plan 

General 

     The Department of Transportation has long recognized the 
importance of regularly reviewing its existing regulations to 
determine whether they need to be revised or revoked. Our 1979 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures require such reviews. We also 
have responsibilities under E.O. 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and 
Review'') and section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to 
conduct such reviews. Finally, on June 1, 1998, the President also 
directed agencies to use plain language in new rules and to 
consider rewriting existing rules when we have the opportunity and 
resources permit. The Department is currently conducting a number 
of reviews of existing rules and is engaged in rulemaking actions 
resulting from reviews.

Section 610 Review Plan 

     Section 610 requires that we conduct reviews of rules that (1) 
have been published within the last ten years and (2) have a 
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities'' (SEIOSNOSE). It also requires that we publish in the 
Federal Register each year a list of any such rules that we will 
review during the next year. To better comply with section 610, the 
Department is updating its regulatory review plan published on June 
29, 1981, to accomplish a more systematic review of all of its 
regulations. The Office of the Secretary and each of the 
Department's Operating Administrations, except for the Federal 
Highway Administration (FHWA), developed a 10-year plan for the 
analysis and review of all their rules. The agencies with smaller 
regulatory programs expect to complete their reviews over a shorter 
period of time. These reviews will comply with section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act. FHWA's approach to section 610 reviews 
is described in Part II to this Appendix.

Other Review Plans 

     All elements of the Department, except for FHWA and the 
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Aviation Administration (FAA), have also elected to use this 10-
year plan process to comply with the review requirements of the 
Department's Regulatory Policies and Procedures, Executive Order 
12866, and the President's directive on plain language. FHWA and 
FAA are using different approaches, which are described in Part II 
to this Appendix.

Changes to the Review Plan 

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

Part II - The Review Process 

Year 1 - Analysis 

     Generally, the agencies have divided their rules into 10 
different groups and plan to analyze one group each year. For 
purposes of these reviews, a year will coincide with the fall-to-
fall schedule for publication of the Agenda. Thus, Year 1 (1998) 
began in the fall of 1998 and ends in the fall of 1999; Year 2 
(1999) begins in the fall of 1999 and ends in the fall of 2000; and 
so on. We request public comment on the timing of the reviews. For 
example, is there a reason for scheduling an analysis and review 
for a particular rule earlier than we have? Any comments concerning 
the plan or particular analyses can be submitted to the regulatory 
contacts listed in Appendix B, General Rulemaking Contact Persons.

Section 610 

     The agency will analyze each of the rules in a given year's 
group to determine whether any rule has a SEIOSNOSE and, thus, 
requires review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. The level of analysis will, of course, depend on 
the nature of the rule and its applicability.

     Publication of agencies' section 610 analyses list each fall 
in this Agenda provides the public with notice and an opportunity 
to comment consistent with the requirements of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. We request that public comments be submitted to us 
early in the analysis year concerning the small entity impact of 
the rules to help us in making our determinations.

     In each October's Agenda, the agency will publish the results 
of the analyses it has completed during the previous year. For 
rules that had a negative finding on SEIOSNOSE, we will give a 
short explanation (e.g., ``these rules only establish petition 
processes that have no cost impact'' or ``these rules do not apply 
to any small entities''). For parts, subparts or other discrete 
sections of rules that do have a SEIOSNOSE, we will announce that 
we will be conducting a formal section 610 review during the 
following 12 months. At this stage, we will add an entry to the 
Agenda in the prerulemaking section describing the review in more 
detail. We also will seek public comment on how best to lessen the 
impact of these rules and provide a name or docket to which public 
comments can be submitted. In some cases, the section 610 review 
may be part of another unrelated review of the rule. In such a 
case, we plan to clearly indicate which parts of the review are 
being conducted under section 610.

Other Reviews 

     During this analysis year, the agency will also examine the 
specified rules to determine whether any other reasons exist for 
revising or revoking the rule or for rewriting the rule in plain 
language. In each October's Agenda, the agency will also publish 
information on the results of the examinations completed during the 
previous year.

Year 2 - Section 610 Review 

     During this year we will conduct the review to determine 
whether to revise or revoke the rule to lessen the impact or 
whether we must keep the rule unchanged. At the end of the review 
year, we plan to publish the results of our review. If no changes 
are warranted, we will publish a short explanation. If we are going 
to make a change, we will explain that. In most cases, this will 
involve changing the review entry to the Unified Agenda noting that 
we now plan rulemaking action.

FHWA 

     Because of its ongoing zero-based review of its safety rules 
and the need to review many of its financial assistance rules in 
response to the Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century, 
FHWA has not developed a 10-year review plan. In Part IV, it 
describes its ongoing or planned reviews.

FAA 

     The Federal Aviation Administration, in addition to reviewing 
its rules in accordance with the schedule below, has established a 
process by which the public is asked for its comments on which 
rules need review the most. Any information that the FAA receives 
in connection with its annual section 610 analyses would, of 
course, also be reviewed in the spirit of E.O. 12866. In addition, 
in response to a recommendation of the White House Commission on 
Aviation Safety and Security, the FAA has completed a review of all 
its existing regulations to identify those in need of rewriting as 
performance-based or plain language regulations. The agency also 
reviewed ongoing regulatory projects and proposals to identify 
additional candidates for revision. In all, the agency reviewed 68 
parts of the CFR, containing 3,884 sections, appendices, and 
Special Federal Aviation Regulations. In addition to using plain 
language in its current and future regulations, the FAA intends to 
revise those regulations identified in its study when it has the 
opportunity and resources to do so.

Part III - List of Pending Section 610 Reviews 

     The Agenda identifies the pending DOT section 610 reviews by 
inserting ``(Section 610 Review)'' after the title for the specific 
entry. Also, a Government wide list of section 610 reviews can be 
located in an Index at the end of the Agenda. For further 
information on the pending reviews, see the Agenda entries.

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   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           14 CFR parts 200 through 212............................................          1998          1999
2           14 CFR parts 213 through 232............................................          1999          2000
3           14 CFR parts 234 through 254............................................          2000          2001
4           14 CFR parts 255 through 298 and part 40................................          2001          2002
5           14 CFR parts 300 through 373............................................          2002          2003
6           14 CFR parts 374 through 398............................................          2003          2004
7           14 CFR part 399 and 49 CFR parts 1 through 11...........................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 17 through 28..............................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 29 through 39 and parts 41 through 89......................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 91 through 99, 48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253, and new               2007          2008
             parts and subparts.....................................................
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Year 1 (fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 200-Definitions and instructions
14 CFR part 201-Air Carrier authority under subtitle VII of title 49 
USC
14 CFR part 204-Data to support fitness determinations
14 CFR part 205-Aircraft accident liability insurance
14 CFR part 206-Certificates of public convenience and necessity: 
Special authorizations and exemptions
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules apply to a substantial 
number of small entities but do not have a significant economic impact.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language is 
identified, we will make revisions.
 General: These rules have been amended several times over the 
past seven years to eliminate out-of-date language and make the rules 
easier for the public to understand and comply with. If additional 
updates become desirable, changes will be proposed.
14 CFR part 203-Waiver of Warsaw Convention liability limits and 
defenses
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Although the part applies to a 
substantial number of small entities, it does not have a significant 
economic impact.
 Plain Language: These are written in plain language.
  General: This rule may be amended to be consistent with the 
new Montreal Convention
(signed May 28, 1999) and with inter-carrier agreements waiving the 
Warsaw Convention passenger liability limits in their entirety.
14 CFR part 211-Applications for permits to foreign air carriers
14 CFR part 212-Charter rules for U.S. and foreign air carriers
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: This is written in plain language format.
 General: Part 212 was revised and updated during 1998. Part 
211 is procedural and does not need to be revised.
Year 2 (fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR 213-Terms, conditions and limitations of foreign air carrier 
permits
14 CFR 214-Terms, conditions, and limitations of foreign air carrier 
permits authorizing charter transportation only
14 CFR 215-Use and change of names of air carriers, foreign air 
carriers and commuter air carriers
14 CFR 216-Commingling of blind sector traffic by foreign air carriers
14 CFR 217-Reporting traffic statistics by foreign air carriers in 
civilian scheduled, charter, and nonscheduled services
14 CFR 218-Lease by foreign air carrier or other foreign person of 
aircraft with crew
14 CFR 221-Tariffs
14 CFR 222-Intermodal cargo services by foreign air carriers
14 CFR 223-Free and reduced-rate transportation
14 CFR 232-Transportation of mail, review of orders of postmaster 
general

                                            UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           33 CFR Parts 1 through 124..............................................          1998          1999
2           33 CFR Parts 125 through 199............................................          1999          2000
3           46 CFR Parts 1 through 40...............................................          2000          2001
4           46 CFR Parts 41 through 69..............................................          2001          2002
5           46 CFR Parts 70 through 89..............................................          2002          2003
6           46 CFR Parts 90 through 139.............................................          2003          2004
7           46 CFR Parts 140 through 155............................................          2004          2005

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8           46 CFR Parts 156 through 165............................................          2005          2006
9           46 CFR Parts 166 through 199............................................          2006          2007
10          New Parts and Subparts..................................................          2007          2008
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Year 1 (fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
33 CFR part 1-General provisions
33 CFR part 2-Jurisdiction
33 CFR part 3-Coast Guard areas, districts, marine inspection zones, 
and captain of the port zones
33 CFR part 4-OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork 
Reduction Act
33 CFR part 8-United States Coast Guard Reserve
33 CFR part 13-Decorations, medals, ribbons and similar devices
33 CFR part 17-United States Coast Guard general gift fund
33 CFR part 23-Distinctive markings for Coast Guard vessels and 
aircraft
33 CFR part 27-Adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules describe internal 
agency organization and procedures or relate to internal personnel 
matters and have no impact on small entities.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: These rules are reviewed each year for necessary 
editorial and conforming amendments.
33 CFR part 5-Coast Guard Auxiliary
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These are organizational and 
procedural rules for the Coast Guard Auxiliary and have no impact on 
small entities.
 Plain Language: The upcoming revision will include a plain 
language rewrite.
 General: USCG will schedule this part for review and revision 
to implement recent statutory changes.
33 CFR part 6-Protection and security of vessels, harbors, and 
waterfront facilities
 ection 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part relates to national 
defense and security measures and is used to provide necessary security 
for vessels, harbors, and waterfront facilities. These rules may affect 
some small entities, but will not have a significant effect.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: This part will be scheduled for general regulatory 
review and update.
33 CFR part 26 -Vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations
33 CFR part 81-72 COLREGS: Implementing Rules
33 CFR part 89-Inland navigation rules: implementing rules
33 CFR part 100-Marine events
33 CFR part 110-Anchorage regulations
 Section 610: Possible SEIOSNOSE. These rules have economic 
impacts on small entities. The extent of these impacts is at present 
unknown and, therefore, USCG will continue to analyze during the next 
year, and schedule next year for review if necessary.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: Continue to review and schedule for revisions if 
necessary.
33 CFR part 19-Waivers of navigation and vessel inspection laws and 
regulations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part affects no small 
entities.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 20-Class II Civil Penalties
33 CFR part 25-Claims
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. There are rules of practice and 
procedure.
 Plain Language: No rewrite necessary.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 40-Cadets of the Coast Guard
33 CFR part 45-Enlistment of personnel
33 CFR part 49-Payment of amounts due mentally incompetent Coast Guards 
personnel
33 CFR part 50-Coast Guard Retiring Review Board
33 CFR part 51-Coast Guard Discharge Review Board
33 CFR part 52-Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast 
Guard
33 CFR part 53-Coast Guard whistleblower protection
33 CFR part 54-Allotments from active duty pay for certain support 
obligations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These concern internal and 
administrative procedures.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary.

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33 CFR part 62-United States aids to navigation system
33 CFR part 64-Marking of structures, sunken vessels and other 
obstructions
33 CFR part 66-Private aids to navigation
33 CFR part 67-Aids to navigation on artificial islands and fixed 
structures
33 CFR part 70-Interference with or damage to aids to navigation
33 CFR part 72-Marine Information
33 CFR part 74-Charges for Coast Guard aids to navigation work
33 CFR part 76-Sale and transfer of aids to navigation equipment
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, but impact on these small entities is not significant.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary
33 CFR part 80 COLGREGS demarcation lines
33 CFR part 82 72 COLREGS: Interpretative Rules
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules implement the 
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 
COLREGS) by defining where the Inland and International rules apply. 
Some small entities may be affected, but the impact on these small 
entities is not significant.
 Plain Language: These parts are required by international 
treaty or statute and we cannot change the language.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 84-Annex I: Positioning and technical details of lights and 
shapes
33 CFR part 85-Annex II: Additional signals for fishing vessels fishing 
in close proximity
33 CFR part 86-Annex III: Technical details of sound signal appliances
33 CFR part 87-Annex IV: Distress signals
33 CFR part 88-Annex V: Pilot rules
33 CFR part 90-Inland rules: Interpretative rules
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Sections 13 and 15 of Part 88 have 
cost factors which may have small entity impacts, however the impact on 
these small entities is not significant
 Plain Language: No rewrite necessary.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 95-Operating a vessel while intoxicated
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No smaller entities affected.
 Plain Language: No rewrite necessary.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 96-Rules for the Safe Operation of Vessels and Safety 
Management Systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part does not affect small 
entities.
 Plain Language: No rewrite necessary.
 General: No revision necessary -- issued Dec. 1997
33 CFR part 109-General
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This concerns internal agency 
matters.
 Plain Language: No rewrite necessary.
 General: USCG will schedule this for review and possible 
redesignation of individual sections and removal.
33 CFR part 114-General
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part has no impacts on small 
entities.
 Plain Language: No rewrite necessary.
 General: USCG will schedule this for review and possible 
redesignation of some sections.
33 CFR part 115-Bridge locations and clearances; administrative 
procedures
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part sets out construction 
permit application process and internal agency procedures for 
processing applications. Some applicants may be small entities, but 
impact on these small entities is not significant.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 116-Alteration of unreasonably obstructive bridges
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some applicants may be small 
entities, but out of 18 projects since 1984, only one has been a small 
entity.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 117-Drawbridge operation regulations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No single drawbridge regulation has 
a significant effect on a substantial number of same entities. 
Individual regulations in Part B are geographically limited in effect.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 118-Bridge lighting and other signals
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part only affects bridge 
owners, though some may be small entities, but impact on these small 
entities is not significant.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary.
33 CFR part 120-Security of passenger vessels

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 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules either affect only 
large entities or have no economic consequences.
 Plain Language: USCG will rewrite as resources permit.
 General: No revision necessary.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
33 CFR Part 125 -- Identification credentials for persons requiring 
access to waterfront facilities or vessels
33 CFR Part 126 -- Handling of Class 1 (explosive) materials or other 
dangerous cargoes within or contiguous to waterfront facilities
33 CFR Part 127 -- Waterfront facilities handling liquefied natural gas 
and liquefied hazardous gas
33 CFR Part 128 -- Security of passenger terminals
33 CFR Part 133 -- Oil spill liability trust fund; state access
33 CFR Part 135 -- Offshore oil pollution compensation fund
33 CFR Part 136 -- Oil spill liability trust fund; claims procedures; 
designation source; and advertisement
33 CFR Part 138 -- Financial Responsibility for water pollution 
(vessels)
33 CFR Part 140 -- General
33 CFR Part 141 -- Personnel
33 CFR Part 142 -- Workplace safety and health
33 CFR Part 143 -- Design and equipment
33 CFR Part 144 -- Lifesaving appliances
33 CFR Part 145 -- Fire-fighting equipment
33 CFR Part 146 -- Operations
33 CFR Part 147 -- Safety zones
33 CFR Part 148 -- General
33 CFR Part 149 -- Design, construction, and equipment
33 CFR Part 150 -- Operations
Items continued from analysis Year 1
33 CFR part 26-Vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations
33 CFR part 81-72 COLREGS: Implementing Rules
33 CFR part 89-Inland navigation rules: implementing rules
33 CFR part 100-Marine events
33 CFR part 110-Anchorage regulations

                                         FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
                                             SECTION 610 REVIEW PLAN
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           14 CFR parts 1 through 21...............................................          1998          1999
2           14 CFR parts 23 through 34..............................................          1999          2000
3           14 CFR parts 35 through 49..............................................          2000          2001
4           14 CFR parts 61 through 77..............................................          2001          2002
5           14 CFR parts 91 through 105.............................................          2002          2003
6           14 CFR parts 107 through 133............................................          2003          2004
7           14 CFR part 135 through 147.............................................          2004          2005
8           14 CFR parts 150 through 169............................................          2005          2006
9           14 CFR parts 170 through 198............................................          2006          2007
10          14 CFR parts 400 through 415............................................          2007          2008
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* FAA will also review all other rules dealing with alcohol and drugs

Year 1 (Fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 1-Definitions and abbreviations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part provides definitions and 
abbreviations used in other parts of the regulations and do not have 
impact aside from the parts where they are used.
 Plain Language: To the extent that the FAA's plain language 
study identified a need for revisions in this part, revisions will be 
made when the FAA has the opportunity and resources to do so.
 General: The impact of the definitions here will be considered 
in connection with the other parts in which they are used.
14 CFR part 11-General rulemaking procedures
14 CFR part 13-Investigatie and enforcement procedures
14 CFR part 14-Rules implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of 
1980
14 CFR part 15-Administrative claims under Federal Tort Claims Act
14 CFR part 16-Rules of practice for Federally-assisted airport 
enforcement proceedings
For parts 11-16 above:
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These are procedural..

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 Plain Language: To the extent that the FAA's plain language 
study identified a need for revisions in these parts, revisions will be 
made when the FAA has the opportunity and resources to do so.
 General: It is not necessary to review these regulations at 
this time, since the FAA has no indication that changes are needed to 
make them less burdensome on small entities.
14 CFR 21 - Certification procedures for products and parts
 Section 610: SEIOSNOSE. A number of sections in this part have 
a SEIOSNOSE. A substantial number of small entities may incur 
significant costs in complying with these sections. Hence, the impact 
on these entities may be significant. The FAA intends to conduct a 
section 610 review of this part during the next year.
 Plain Language: To the extent that the FAA's plain language 
study identified a need for revisions in this part, revisions will be 
made when the FAA has the opportunity and resources to do so.
 General: If changes are identified, they will be made.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR 23-Airworthiness standards: normal, utility, acrobatic, and 
commuter category airplanes
14 CFR 25-Airworthiness standards: transport category airplanes
14 CFR 27-Airworthiness standards: normal, utility, acrobatic, and 
commuter category rotorcraft
14 CFR 29-Airworthiness standards: transport category rotorcraft
14 CFR 31-Airworthiness standards: manned free balloons
14 CFR 33-Airworthiness standards: aircraft engines
14 CFR 34-Fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements for turbine 
engine powered airplanes
Section 610 Reviews resulting from Year 1 analysis: One
14 CFR 21-Certification procedures for products and parts
The FAA carries out its responsibility to promote safety of flight of 
civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing minimum standards 
governing the design and construction of aircraft, aircraft engines and 
propellers and appliances as may be required in the interest of safety. 
The FAA has established procedural requirements in 14 CFR part 21 for 
the issuance of the following certificates and approvals : (1) type 
certificates and changes to type certificates; (2) production 
certificates; (3) airworthiness certificates; (4) export airworthiness 
certificates and approvals; and (5) approval of certain materials, 
parts, processes and appliances produced for sale or installation on a 
type certificated product. Also contained in this part are rules 
governing the holders of these certificates. In order to be issued a 
type certificate, the applicant must show that the product complies 
with the airworthiness standards for the product (aircraft, aircraft 
engine, or propeller). The airworthiness standards are amended as 
needed to reflect continually changing technology, correct design 
deficiencies, and provide for safety enhancements. The FAA intends to 
conduct a 610 review of this part during the next year and RIN number 
2120-AG93 has been added to the Agenda to reflect this review. The 
public is invited to submit comments to the FAA by January 31, 2000, on 
whether any rules in this part can be amended or rescinded to reduce 
any SEIOSNOSE without reducing the level of safety provided by the 
rule.

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS

I. Federal-Aid Highway Program 

     The FHWA has adopted regulations in title 23 of the CFR, 
chapter I, related to the Federal-aid highway program. These 
regulations implement and carry out the provisions of Federal law 
relating to the administration of Federal aid for highways. The 
primary law authorizing Federal aid for highways is chapter 1 of 
title 23 of the USC. Section 145 of title 23 expressly provides 
that chapter 1 provides for a federally assisted State program. For 
this reason, the regulations adopted by the FHWA in title 23 of the 
CFR primarily relate to requirements that States must meet to 
receive Federal funds for the construction and other work related 
to highways.

     Because the regulations in title 23 primarily relate to 
States, which are not defined as small entities under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, the FHWA believes that its regulations 
in title 23 do not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities, with limited exceptions 
discussed below. The FHWA solicits public comment on this 
preliminary conclusion.

     In title 23, part 657, ``Certification of Size and Weight 
Enforcement,'' may have impacts on small governments or small 
businesses. The FHWA intends to publish an ANPRM to consider 
revisions to part 657 in FY 2000. Public comment will be solicited 
specifically on whether and how part 657 may be revised to reduce 
burdens on small entities.

     FHWA, jointly with the Federal Transit Administration, will be 
proposing revisions to the regulations currently codified at 23 CFR 
parts 450 and 771. These regulations will be issued in a new 
Chapter IV of 23 CFR as ``intermodal'' rules and renumbered 
respectively as 23 CFR part 1410 (planning assistance and 
standards) and 23 CFR part 1420 and 1430 (environmental impact and 
related matters). In the course of developing the notice of 
proposed rulemaking for each of these regulations, the FHWA and FTA 
will be soliciting comment on their potential for impact on small 
entities, including small governments.

     Development of these revised regulations represents part of 
the FHWA's efforts to implement the Transportation Equity Act for 
the 21st Century (TEA-21), which reauthorizes Federal surface 
transportation programs. Additional implementation efforts under 
TEA-21 may offer further opportunities to reduce the burden of 
existing regulations on small entities, and comment on this 
possibility is requested.

II. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 

     The FHWA has underway a comprehensive, multi-year project to 
develop modern, uniform safety regulations that are up-to-date, 
clear, concise, easier to understand, and more performance 
oriented. The FHWA has held 11 public outreach meetings,

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announced in the Federal Register, to solicit public involvement in 
this review; a total of 110 industry and government safety 
representatives participated in 14 one-day focus group sessions; 
over 2,000 comments have been received in the public docket so far.

     On November 23, 1994, the FHWA published a final rule removing 
obsolete and redundant regulations identified through this review. 
In addition, on June 18, 1998, the FHWA published another final 
rule (63 FR 33254) removing and amending additional provisions of 
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations identified through the 
zero-base review.

     The FHWA is now developing a notice of proposed rulemaking 
that would propose a complete revision of the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations implementing the results of the FHWA's zero-base 
review of those regulations. The FHWA intends to propose a complete 
reorganization of the safety regulations and a rewrite of those 
regulations using plain language and a question and answer format 
to enhance the clarity and understandability of those regulations. 
In addition, the FHWA intends to better focus the regulations on 
safety while adopting a performance-based approach to the 
regulations and reducing the paperwork associated with compliance 
with the regulations. The FHWA believes that this effort will 
produce regulations which are simpler to understand and to comply 
with, especially for small motor carriers. Because of these long-
term, on-going efforts. FHWA is not currently reviewing these 
rules.

                                 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           49 CFR parts 501 through 526 and 571.213................................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 571.131 and 571.220 through 571.222........................          1999          2000
3           49 CFR parts 591 through 594............................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 571.101 through 571.110 and 571.135........................          2001          2002
5           49 CFR parts 529 through 579, except part 571...........................          2002          2003
6           49 CFR parts 571.111 through 571.129 and parts 580 through 590..........          2003          2004
7           49 CFR part 571.201 through 571.212.....................................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 571.214 through 571.219....................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 571.223 through 571.304, part 500 and new parts and                  2006          2007
             subparts under 49 CFR..................................................
10          23 CFR parts 1200's and 1300's and new parts and subparts under 23 CFR..          2007          2008
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Year 1 (Fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 501-Organization and delegation of powers and duties
49 CFR part 509-OMB control numbers for information collection 
requirements
49 CFR part 510-Information gathering powers
49 CFR part 511-Adjudicative procedures
49 CFR part 512-Confidential business information
49 CFR part 520-Procedures for considering environmental impacts
49 CFR part 523-Vehicle Classification
49 CFR part 525-Exemptions from average fuel economy standards
49 CFR part 526-Petitions and plans for relief under the Automobile 
Fuel Efficiency Act of 1980.
For parts 501-526 above:
   Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These are procedural or set up 
petition processes. Part 525 relates to small businesses since it sets 
up the petition process for exemptions for average fuel economy 
standards for low volume manufacturers. However, it only requires 
information which is available to the manufacturer, and does not have a 
significant economic impact.
   Plain Language: As resources permit, NHTSA will revise these 
rules where appropriate.
   General: No additional reviews are necessary.
49 CFR part 571.213-Child Restraint Systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Although, it has a significant 
economic impact on child restraint manufacturers, very few qualify as 
small entities.
 Plain Language: NHTSA will revise the standard where 
appropriate.
 General: NHTSA staff concluded that no changes to the standard 
are warranted.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 571.131-School bus pedestrian safety devices
49 CFR part 571.220-School bus rollover protection
49 CFR part 571.221-School bus body joint strength
49 CFR part 572.222-School bus passenger seating and crash protection

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                                         FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           49 CFR parts 200 through 201............................................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 207, 209, 211, 215, and 256................................          1999          2000
3           49 CFR parts 210, 212, 214, and 217.....................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 219........................................................          2001          2002
5           49 CFR parts 218 and 221................................................          2002          2003
6           49 CFR parts 216 and 228 through 229....................................          2003          2004
7           49 CFR parts 223 and 233................................................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 225, 231, and 234..........................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 235 through 236, 250, 260, and 266.........................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 213, 220, 230, 232, 239, 240, and 265......................          2007          2008
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Year 1 (Fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 200-Informal Rules of Practice for Passenger Service
49 CFR part 201-Formal Rules of Practice for Passenger Service
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These are procedural rules.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision. As resources permit, FRA 
will make such changes as may be necessary.
 General: No additional reviews are necessary.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 207-Railroad police officers
49 CFR part 209-Railroad safety enforcement procedures
49 CFR part 211-Rules of practice
49 CFR part 215-Railroad freight car safety standards

                                         FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           49 CFR part 661.........................................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 653 and 654................................................          2001          2002
5           49 CFR part 665.........................................................          2002          2003
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                                             MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           46 CFR parts 201 through 207............................................          1998          1999
2           46 CFR parts 221 through 232............................................          1999          2000
3           46 CFR parts 249 through 295............................................          2000          2001
4           46 CFR parts 298........................................................          2001          2002
5           46 CFR parts 307 through 310............................................          2002          2003
6           46 CFR parts 315 through 399............................................          2003          2004
7           46 CFR part 340 and 347.................................................          2004          2005
8           46 CFR parts 349 through 380............................................          2005          2006
9           46 CFR parts 381 through 387............................................          2006          2007
10          46 CFR parts 390 through 391............................................          2007          2008
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Year 1 (Fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
46 CFR part 201-Rules of practice and procedure
46 CFR part 202-Procedures relating to review by DOT Secretary of 
actions by Maritime Subsidy Board
46 CFR part 203-Procedures relating to conduct of certain hearings 
under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended
46 CFR part 204-Claims against the Maritime Administration under the 
Federal Tort Claims Act
 For parts 201--204 above:
   Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Rules are procedural and have 
minimal, if any, cost impact.

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   Plain Language: As resources permit, MARAD will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
   General: No changes are necessary since the requirements 
regulate in the most cost-effective manner, the benefits of the 
regulations justify their costs, and the regulations impose the least 
burden on society.
46 CFR part 205-Audit appeals; policy and procedure
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Currently, MARAD uses the DOT 
Office of Inspector General to conduct audits, and these audits have 
minimal economic impact. Currently two entities are subject to audit.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, MARAD will rewrite any 
remaining regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: MARAD intends to eliminate and defer to the audit 
policies and procedures of the Department's Office of Inspector 
General.
46 CFR part 207-Statistical data for use in operating-differential 
subsidy application hearings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The application hearing process 
will impact no entities because the Maritime Security Act of 1996 
provided that such hearings would no longer apply to the operating --
differential subsidy program. However, MARAD will eliminate this part 
(see ``General'' below).
 Plain Language: As resources permit, MARAD will rewrite using 
plain language techniques.
 General: MARAD will eliminate this part because of statutory 
changes of the Maritime Security Act of 1996 provided that a hearing 
process would no longer apply to the operating-differential subsidy 
program.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
46 CFR part 221-Regulated transactions involving documented vessels and 
other maritime interests
46 CFR part 232-Uniform Financial Reporting Requirements

                                   RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINSTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           49 CFR sections 171.15, 171.16 (incident reports).......................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 106 and 107 (hazardous materials safety procedures), 171             1999          2000
             (general hazmat requirements), and 190 (pipeline safety procedures)....
3           49 CFR parts 174, 177 (rail and highway carriage) and 191 (gas pipeline           2000          2001
             transportation reports)................................................
4           49 CFR parts 176 (vessel carriage) and 199 (pipeline employee drug and            2001          2002
             alcohol testing).......................................................
5           49 CFR parts 176 (vessel carriage) and 199 (pipeline employee drug and            2002          2003
             alcohol testing).......................................................
6           49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 176, and 178 (explosives), and 193                    2003          2004
             (liquefied natural gas facilities), and parts 172, 173, 178, and 180
             (cylinders)............................................................
7           49 CFR 173 (shipper requirements) and 194 (onshore oil pipeline response          2004          2005
             plans).................................................................
8           49 CFR parts 178 (non-bulk packaging) and 195 (hazardous liquid pipeline          2005          2006
             transportation)........................................................
9           49 CFR parts 178 through 180 (bulk packaging) and 198 (State pipeline             2006          2007
             safety grants).........................................................
10          49 CFR parts 172 (communications, emergency response, training and                2007          2008
             hazmat table) and 175 (air carriage)...................................
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Year 1 (Fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR sections 171.15 and 171.16- Hazardous Materials Incident Reports
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These apply to a large number of 
parties but do not have a significant impact.
 Plain Language: Regulations and reporting form are being 
rewritten in plain language.
 General: Revised regulation and reporting form will stabilize 
reporting requirements for the next decade.
49 CFR parts 172, 173, 178, 180-Requirement for Cylinders
This item is being moved to analysis year 6 because it is the subject 
of an open rulemaking at this time.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 106 and 107 -Hazardous materials safety procedures
49 CFR part 171-General hazmat requirements
49 CFR part 190-Pipeline safety procedures

                                       BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           14 CFR parts 241, Form 41...............................................          1998          1999
2           14 CFR parts 241, Schedule T-100, and part 217..........................          1999          2000
3           14 CFR parts 298, 49 CFR 1249...........................................          2000          2001
4           14 CFR parts 241, section 19-7..........................................          2001          2002
5           14 CFR parts 291........................................................          2002          2003
6           14 CFR parts 234........................................................          2003          2004
7           24 CFR part 399 and 49 CFR parts 1 through 11...........................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 17 through 28..............................................          2005          2006

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9           49 CFR parts 29 through 39 and parts 41 through 89......................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 91 through 99, 48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253, and new               2007          2008
             parts and subparts.....................................................
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Year 1 (Fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 241, Form 41- Report of Financial and Operating Statistics 
for Large Certificated Air Carriers
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. It has a minor impact.
 Plain Language: In the future the agency plans to revise the 
rule to take into account the plain language initiative.
 General: In the future the agency plans to review the 
usefulness of and the costs and benefits of collecting these data.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR part 241, Schedule T-100-U.S. Air Carrier Traffic and Capacity 
Data by Nonstop Segment and On-Flight Market
14 CFR part 217-Reporting Traffic Statistics by Foreign Air Carriers in 
Civilian Scheduled, Charter, and Non-Scheduled Services

                                  SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations to be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           33 CFR parts 401 through 403............................................          1998          1999
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Year 1 (Fall 1998) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
33 CFR part 401-Seaway regulations and rules
33 CFR part 402-Tariff of Tolls
33 CFR part 403-Rules of procedure of the Joint Tolls Review Board
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These apply almost exclusively to 
non-U.S. commercial vessel operations which are not small entities.
 Plain Language: These regulations are written plainly, 
consistent with drafting requirements of both the Canadian and U.S. 
governments.
 General: SLSDC anticipates no amendments with any effect on 
small entities of any of these joint regulations.
Year 2 (Fall 1999) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2209        +Update of Drug and Alcohol Procedural Rules (Completion of a Section 610 Review)...     2105-AC49
2210        +Computer Reservations System Regulations Comprehensive Review......................     2105-AC65
2211        +Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program........................     2105-AC71
2212         Filing Periods for Responsive Pleadings; Rules of Practice in Aviation Economic         2105-AC73
            Proceedings.........................................................................
2213         Substance Abuse Professional Definition Change.....................................     2105-AC78
2214         Nondiscrimination in Air Travel; Boarding Where Level-Entry Is Unavailable.........     2105-AC81
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 + DOT-designated significant regulation


                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2215         Direct Air Carrier Responsibility for Returning Stranded Charter Passengers........     2105-AA40
2216         Air Travelers: Age Discrimination..................................................     2105-AA45
2217         Direct Flights.....................................................................     2105-AA73
2218         Diversion of Flights Within a Metropolitan Area....................................     2105-AA78
2219         Simplified Aviation Exemption Procedures...........................................     2105-AA82
2220         Baggage Liability Notices in International Air Transportation......................     2105-AA84
2221         Simplified Airline Counter-Sign Notices............................................     2105-AA88

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2222        +Price Advertising..................................................................     2105-AB50
2223        +Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug-Testing Programs......................     2105-AB71
2224         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of      2105-AC02
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......................
2225         Domestic Baggage Liability.........................................................     2105-AC07
2226         Use of Direct Final Rulemaking.....................................................     2105-AC11
2227         Overbooking of Flights: Elimination of Airport Notice Signs........................     2105-AC45
2228         Fees and Charges for Special Services: Reinvention.................................     2105-AC47
2229         Rules of Practice in Aviation Economic Proceedings: Reinvention....................     2105-AC48
2230         Amendments to Modal Alcohol Testing Rules: Pre-Employment Testing..................     2105-AC50
2231         Repeal of Traffic Restrictions to North Korea......................................     2105-AC70
2232        +Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions.........     2105-AC76
2233         Electronic Filing Option in DOT Proceedings........................................     2105-AC79
2234         Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of Kentucky; Proposed Relocation..........     2105-AC80
2235         Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of Nevada: Proposed Relocation............     2105-AC82
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2236         Policy Statement on Airline Preemption.............................................     2105-AA46
2237        +Statement of Enforcement Policy on Rebating........................................     2105-AB39
2238         Smoking Aboard Aircraft............................................................     2105-AB58
2239        +Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals With Disabilities................     2105-AB87
2240        +Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities (Accessibility Guidelines)........     2105-AC06
2241         Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers............................................     2105-AC29
2242        +Domestic Passenger Manifest Information............................................     2105-AC62
2243        +Enforcement Policy: Unfair Exclusionary Conduct in the Air Transportation Industry.     2105-AC72
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2244        +New Restrictions on Lobbying.......................................................     2105-AB57
2245         Passenger Tariff-Filing Requirements Exemption.....................................     2105-AC61
2246         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements: Common       2105-AC66
            Rule................................................................................
2247         Disability in Air Travel; Compensation for Damage to Wheelchairs...................     2105-AC77
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                                         U.S. Coast Guard--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2248         Barges Carrying Bulk Liquid Hazardous Material (USCG-1999-5117) (Section 610            2115-AF77
            Review).............................................................................
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                                      U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2249         Reporting Marine Casualties (CGD 91-216)...........................................     2115-AD98
2250        +Marine Transportation - Related Facility Response Plans for Hazardous Substances        2115-AE87
            (CGD 94-048) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 88).................................................
2251         Numbering of Undocumented Barges (CGD 93-091) (USCG-1998-3798).....................     2115-AF13
2252         Outer Continental Shelf Activities (1998-3868).....................................     2115-AF39
2253         Carriage of Bulk Solid Materials Requiring Special Handling (CGD 97-037)...........     2115-AF47
2254        +Towing Vessel Safety (Fire Suppression Systems and Other Measures for Towing            2115-AF53
            Vessels) (CGD 97-064)...............................................................
2255         Pollution Prevention for Oceangoing Ships and Certain Vessels in Domestic Service       2115-AF56
            (CGD 97-072)........................................................................
2256        +Salvage and Firefighting Equipment; Vessel Response Plans (USCG-1998-3417).........     2115-AF60
2257         Deep Water Ports (USCG 1998-4441)..................................................     2115-AF63
2258         Commercial Diving Operations (USCG-1998-3786)......................................     2115-AF64
2259         Safety of Uninspected Passenger Vessels Under the Passenger Vessel Safety Act of        2115-AF69
            1993 (USCG-1999-5040)...............................................................
2260         Certification of Navigation Lights on Recreational Vessels (CGD 97-060)............     2115-AF70
2261         Vessel Documentation (USCG-1998-4784)..............................................     2115-AF71
2262        +Revised Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limit (USCG-1998-4593)...................     2115-AF72
2263         Frequency of Inspection, Hull Examination Alternative for Certain Passenger             2115-AF73
            Vessels, and Underwater Surveys for Passenger Vessels (USCG-1999-4976)..............
2264        +Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi/Automatic Identification System Carriage       2115-AF75
            Requirement (USCG-1998-4399)........................................................
2265         Vapor Control Systems (USCG-1999-5150).............................................     2115-AF78
2266         Training and Qualifications for Personnel on Passenger Ships (USCG:1999-5610)......     2115-AF83
2267         Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Phase-out Requirements for Single Hull Tank Vessels (USCG-    2115-AF86
            1998-4620)..........................................................................
2268         Increase in Threshold for Reporting Recreational Boat Accidents (USCG-1999-6094)...     2115-AF87
2269         Eligibility of U.S.-Flag Vessels Measuring Less Than 100 Feet To Obtain Commercial      2115-AF88
            Fisheries Documents (USCG-1999-6095)................................................
2270         Marine Shipboard Electrical Cable Standards (USCG-1999-6096).......................     2115-AF89
2271         Federal Pilotage in Baltimore Harbor Baltimore, MD (USCG-1999-6097)................     2115-AF90
2272         Great Lakes Pilotage Rates (USCG-1999-6098)........................................     2115-AF91
2273         Safety Zone; Outer Continental Shelf Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico (CGD08-99-         2115-AF93
            023)................................................................................
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                                       U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2274         Permits for the Transportation of Municipal and Commercial Wastes (CGD 89-014).....     2115-AD23
2275         Vessel Identification System (CGD 89-050)..........................................     2115-AD35
2276        +State Access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (CGD 92-014)....................     2115-AE19
2277         Handling of Explosives or Other Dangerous Cargoes Within or Contiguous to               2115-AE22
            Waterfront Facilities (CGD 92-026)(USCG-1998-4302)..................................
2278         Amendments to Hull Identification Number Regulations (CGD 92-065)..................     2115-AE37
2279        +Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (USCG-1998-4354) (Reg Plan Seq.     2115-AE88
            No. 89).............................................................................
2280         Regattas and Marine Parades (CGD 95-054)...........................................     2115-AF17
2281         Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels (CGD 94-055)..................     2115-AF23
2282         Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan (CGD       2115-AF38
            95-015) (USCG-1998-4623)............................................................
2283         Traffic Separation Scheme in the Approaches to Delaware Bay (CGD 97-004)...........     2115-AF42
2284        +Fire Protection Measures for Towing Vessels (USCG-1998-4445).......................     2115-AF66
2285         Standard Measurement System Exemption From Gross Tonnage (USCG-1999-5118)..........     2115-AF76
2286        +Response Plans for Marine Transportation-Related Facilities Handling Non-Petroleum      2115-AF79
            Oils (1999-USCG-5149)...............................................................
2287         Update of Standards from American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) (USCG-       2115-AF80
            1999-5151)..........................................................................
2288         Anchorage Ground; Safety Zone; Speed Limit; Tongass Narrows and Ketchikan, AK           2115-AF81
            (CGD17-99-002)......................................................................
2289         Traffic Separation Schemes: Off San Francisco, in the Santa Barbara Channel, in the     2115-AF84
            Approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach, California (USCG-1999-5700)...................
2290         Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Puget Sound Sector Boundary Change (USCG-1999-6141)...     2115-AF92
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                                       U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2291         Safety/Security Zone Regulations...................................................     2115-AA97
2292         Special Anchorage Areas/Anchorage Grounds Regulations..............................     2115-AA98
2293        +Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil (USCG-1998-4858)..............     2115-AD66
2294         Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CGD 91-035).................     2115-AD90
2295        +Escort Vessels for Certain Tankers (CGD 91-202)....................................     2115-AE10
2296         Regatta Regulations................................................................     2115-AE46
2297         Drawbridge Regulations.............................................................     2115-AE47
2298        +Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters (CGD 91-202a)................................     2115-AE56
2299         Regulated Navigation Areas.........................................................     2115-AE84
2300        +Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards      2115-AF26
            of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW) (CGD 95-062).
2301         Propeller Injury Prevention Aboard Rental Boats (CGD 95-041).......................     2115-AF28
2302         Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (CGD 97-068)(USCG-1998-     2115-AF55
            3423)...............................................................................
2303         Rules of Practice, Procedure, and Evidence for Administrative Proceedings of the        2115-AF59
            Coast Guard (USCG-1998-3472)........................................................
2304        +Emergency Response Plans for Passenger Vessels (USCG-1998-3473)....................     2115-AF61
2305        +Emergency Control Measures for Tank Barges (USCG-1998-4443)........................     2115-AF65
2306        +Improvements to Maritime Safety Puget Sound-Area Waters (USCG-1998-4501)...........     2115-AF68
2307         Mandatory Ship Reporting System Off the Northeast and the Southeast Coasts of the       2115-AF82
            United States (USCG-1999-5525)......................................................
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                                       U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2308         Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices (CGD 90-071).............................     2115-AD69
2309         User Fees for Marine Licensing, Certificates of Registry, and Merchant Mariner          2115-AF49
            Documents (USCG-1997-2799)..........................................................
2310         Maritime Course Approval Procedures (USCG-1998-3824)...............................     2115-AF58
2311         Revise Fees to Number Undocumented Vessels in Alaska (USCG-1998-3386)..............     2115-AF62
2312         Chemical Testing; Management Information System Reporting Requirements (USCG-1998-      2115-AF67
            4469)...............................................................................
2313         Incorporations by Reference for Alternate Compliance Program (ACP)(USCG-1999-5004).     2115-AF74
2314         Year 2000 (Y2K) Reporting Requirements for Vessels and Marine Facilities (USCG-1999-    2115-AF85
            3917)...............................................................................
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                                 Federal Aviation Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2315        +Certification Procedures for Products and Parts (Section 610 Review)...............     2120-AG93
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                              Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2316        +Part 145 Review: Repair Stations...................................................     2120-AC38
2317        +Improved Survival Equipment for Inadvertent Water Landings.........................     2120-AC72
2318        +Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes.............     2120-AC84
2319        +Corrosion Control Program..........................................................     2120-AE92
2320        +Flight Operational Quality Assurance Program.......................................     2120-AF04
2321        +Air Tour Standards.................................................................     2120-AF07

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2322        +Overflights of Units of the National Park System (Reg Plan Seq. No. 90)............     2120-AF46
2323        +Flight Crewmember Duty Period Limitations, Flight Time Limitations, and Rest            2120-AF63
            Requirements (Reg Plan Seq. No. 91).................................................
2324        +Submission to Drug Tests...........................................................     2120-AF64
2325        +Passenger Facility Charges.........................................................     2120-AF69
2326        +Duration Between Examinations for First- and Second-Airman Medical Certificates....     2120-AG06
2327         Fees for Aeromedical Education Training Services...................................     2120-AG07
2328        +False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts...........................     2120-AG08
2329        +Child Restraint Systems............................................................     2120-AG43
2330         Civil Penalties: Streamlined Enforcement Test and Evaluation Program; Security;         2120-AG49
            Drug and Alcohol Abatement..........................................................
2331         Revision of Air Carrier Crewmember and Training Regulations........................     2120-AG57
2332        +Transport Airplane Fleet Fuel Tank Ignition Source Review; Flammability Reduction,      2120-AG62
            and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements.........................................
2333         Use of Electronic Signatures.......................................................     2120-AG63
2334         Revised Landing Gear Shock Absorption Test Requirements............................     2120-AG72
2335         Training in the Recognition of Hazardous Material..................................     2120-AG75
2336         Financial Responsibility Requirements for Licensed Reentry Activities..............     2120-AG76
2337         Revision of Braking Systems Airworthiness Standards to Harmonize With European          2120-AG80
            Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes............................
2338        +Certification of Screening Companies...............................................     2120-AG84
2339        +Additional Flight Data Recorder Improvements for Certain B-737 Airplanes...........     2120-AG87
2340        +Emergency Medical Equipment........................................................     2120-AG89
2341        +Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems - Cargo Airplanes....................     2120-AG90
2342        +Improved Flammability Standards for Thermal/Acoustic Insulation Materials Used in       2120-AG91
            Transport Category Airplanes........................................................
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                                Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2343         Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace...............................................     2120-AA09
2344         Miscellaneous Amendments...........................................................     2120-AA50
2345        +Revision of Part 108, Airplane Operator Security...................................     2120-AD45
2346        +Revision of Part 107, Airport Security.............................................     2120-AD46
2347        +Aging Aircraft Safety..............................................................     2120-AE42
2348        +Aircraft Ground Deicing and Anti-Icing Program.....................................     2120-AE70
2349         Civil Penalty Assessment Procedures................................................     2120-AE84
2350         Flight Attendant English Language Proficiency......................................     2120-AE98
2351        +Revised Access to Type III Exits...................................................     2120-AF01
2352        +Training and Checking in Ground Icing Conditions...................................     2120-AF09
2353         Los Angeles, CA, Class B Airspace..................................................     2120-AF16
2354        +Suspension of Certain Aircraft Operations From the Transponder With Automatic           2120-AF30
            Pressure Altitude Reporting Capability Requirement..................................
2355        +Type Certification Procedures for Changed Products.................................     2120-AF68
2356         Miscellaneous Cabin Safety Changes.................................................     2120-AF77
2357         Repair Assessment for Pressurized Fuselages........................................     2120-AF81
2358         Bird Ingestion Standards...........................................................     2120-AF84
2359         Revision of Certification Requirements: Aircraft Dispatchers.......................     2120-AG04
2360        +Security Programs of Foreign Air Carriers and Foreign Operators of U.S. Registered      2120-AG13
            Air Carriers Engaged in Common Carriage.............................................
2361         Revised Precision Approach Landing Systems Policy..................................     2120-AG16
2362        +Fees for Air Traffic Services for Certain Flights Through U.S.-Controlled Airspace      2120-AG17
            and for Aeronautical Studies........................................................
2363        +Prohibition of the Transportation of Devices Designed as Chemical Generators as         2120-AG35
            Cargo in Aircraft...................................................................
2364        +Protection of Voluntarily Submitted Information....................................     2120-AG36
2365        +Air Tour Operations in the State of Hawaii.........................................     2120-AG44
2366        +Terrain Awareness and Warning System (Reg Plan Seq. No. 92)........................     2120-AG46

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2367        +High Density Airports; Allocation of Slots.........................................     2120-AG50
2368        +Screening of Checked Baggage on Flights Within the United States...................     2120-AG51
2369         Parachute Operations...............................................................     2120-AG52
2370         Flight Plan Requirements for Helicopter Operations Under Instrument Flight Rules...     2120-AG53
2371        +Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges.........................................     2120-AG58
2372         Licensing and Training of Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors            2120-AG66
            Outside the United States...........................................................
2373        +Grand Canyon National Park; Limits on Air Tour Operations..........................     2120-AG73
2374        +Modification of the Airspace for Grand Canyon National Park........................     2120-AG74
2375         Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum................................................     2120-AG82
2376         High Density Rule..................................................................     2120-AG85
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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2377        +Fuel System Vent Fire Protection...................................................     2120-AA49
2378         Airworthiness Standards; Crash-Resistant Fuel Systems..............................     2120-AA57
2379         IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments............................................     2120-AA63
2380         Airworthiness Directives...........................................................     2120-AA64
2381         Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments..................     2120-AA65
2382         Airspace Actions...................................................................     2120-AA66
2383         Low Fuel Quantity Alerting System..................................................     2120-AB46
2384         Aircraft Engines: Fuel and Induction Systems.......................................     2120-AB76
2385         Review of Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and Part 49, Recording of Aircraft Titles     2120-AC17
            and Security Documents..............................................................
2386         Installation of Crashworthy Fuselage Fuel Tanks and Fuel Lines.....................     2120-AC87
2387        +Drug Enforcement Assistance........................................................     2120-AD16
2388        +Sole Radio Navigation System; Minimum Standards for Certification..................     2120-AD26
2389         Airplane Engine Cowling Retention..................................................     2120-AD34
2390         1-G Stalling Speed as a Basis for Compliance With Part 25 of the Federal Aviation       2120-AD40
            Regulations.........................................................................
2391        +Cost of Services and Transfer of Fees to Part 187 From Parts 47, 49, 61, 63, 65,        2120-AD91
            and 143.............................................................................
2392         Type Certificates for Some Surplus Aircraft of the Armed Forces....................     2120-AE41
2393        +Airport Noise Compatibility Planning...............................................     2120-AE64
2394        +Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for Employees of Foreign Air           2120-AE79
            Carriers Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities...................................
2395         Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System and Mode S Transponder Requirements in the      2120-AE81
            National Airspace System............................................................
2396        +Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures To Improve Participant        2120-AF21
            Safety..............................................................................
2397        +Controlled Rest on the Flight Deck.................................................     2120-AF54
2398         Operational and Structural Difficulty Reports......................................     2120-AF71
2399         Revision of Hydraulics Systems Airworthiness Standards To Harmonize With European       2120-AF79
            Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes............................
2400         Bird Strike........................................................................     2120-AF80
2401         License Requirements for Operation of a Launch Site................................     2120-AG15
2402        +Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National      2120-AG34
            Park................................................................................
2403        +Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch From a Non-Federal Launch Site........     2120-AG37
2404        +Revised Standards for Cargo or Baggage Compartments in Transport Category Airplanes     2120-AG42
2405         Commercial Space Transportation Reusable Launch Vehicle and Reentry Licensing           2120-AG71
            Regulations.........................................................................
2406         Pilot Certificates Issued or Validated on the Basis of a Bilateral Air Safety           2120-AG81
            Agreement...........................................................................
2407         FAR/JAR Harmonization Actions......................................................     2120-AG92
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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2408         Revision of Certification Requirements: Mechanics and Repairmen....................     2120-AF22
2409         Normal Category Rotorcraft Maximum Weight and Passenger Seat Limitation............     2120-AF33
2410        +Commercial Space Transportation Licensing Regulations..............................     2120-AF99
2411         Procedures for Protests and Contract Disputes; Amendment of Equal Access to Justice     2120-AG19
            Act Regulations.....................................................................
2412         Part 93 Subpart D, Anchorage, AK, Terminal Area....................................     2120-AG45
2413         Rotorcraft Load Combination Safety Requirements....................................     2120-AG59
2414         Harmonization of Critical Parts Rotorcraft Regulations.............................     2120-AG60
2415         Noise Certification Standards for Propeller-Driven Small Airplanes.................     2120-AG65
2416         Night Flying Takeoff and Landing Currency..........................................     2120-AG77
2417         Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Serbia-        2120-AG78
            Montenegro..........................................................................
2418         Airspace and Flight Operations Requirements for Kodak Albuquerque International         2120-AG79
            Balloon Fiesta; Albuquerque, NM.....................................................
2419         Year 2000 Airport Safety Inspection................................................     2120-AG83
2420         Airworthiness Standards; Transport Category Rotorcraft Performance.................     2120-AG86
2421         Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Requirements for Airbus Airplanes........     2120-AG88
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                                  Federal Highway Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2422         Highway Beautification.............................................................     2125-AD24
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Highway Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2423         Commercial Learner Permits and CDL Effectiveness...................................     2125-AC54
2424         Certification of Size and Weight Enforcement.......................................     2125-AC60
2425        +Minimum Training Requirements for Operators and Training Instructors of Multiple        2125-AC92
            Trailer Combination Vehicles........................................................
2426        +Training for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles......................     2125-AD05
2427        +Commercial Driver Physical Fitness as Part of the CDL Process......................     2125-AD20
2428        +Department of Transportation NEPA and Related Procedures for Transportation             2125-AD32
            Decisionmaking......................................................................
2429         Safety Performance History of New Drivers..........................................     2125-AD66
2430         Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Television Receivers and Data       2125-AD76
            Display Units.......................................................................
2431        +Motor Carrier Replacement Information/Registration System..........................     2125-AD91
2432        +Hours of Service of Drivers (Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq. No. 93)............     2125-AD93
2433         Registration of For-Hire Motor Carriers, Property Brokers, and Freight Forwarders..     2125-AE01
2434        +Development of a North American Standard for Protection Against Shifting and            2125-AE05
            Falling Cargo.......................................................................
2435        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Hours-of-Service and CDL Exemptions......     2125-AE09
2436         Traffic Control Devices, Markings, Signals, and Systems for Railroad-Highway Grade      2125-AE11
            Crossings...........................................................................
2437         Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Mexican Motor Carriers..............     2125-AE14
2438         Work Zone Safety...................................................................     2125-AE29
2439        +Revision of Application Form for Mexican Motor Carriers: Commercial Zones..........     2125-AE31
2440        +Revision of Application Form for Mexican Motor Carriers: NAFTA.....................     2125-AE32
2441        +Accelerated Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexican Motor        2125-AE33
            Carriers Operating in the United States.............................................
2442         Safety Fitness Procedures..........................................................     2125-AE37
2443        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Zero-Base Revision.......................     2125-AE42
2444         Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services Contracts................     2125-AE45
2445         Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise...........     2125-AE51
2446        +Federal Lands Highway Program; Transportation Planning Procedures and Management        2125-AE52
            Systems Pertaining to the National Park Service, Including the Park Roads and
            Parkways Program....................................................................
2447        +Federal Lands Highway Program; Transportation Planning Procedures and Management        2125-AE53
            Systems Pertaining to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Including the Indian
            Reservations Road Program...........................................................

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2448        +Federal Lands Highway Program; Transportation Planning Procedures and Management        2125-AE54
            Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service, Including the Refuge Roads
            Program.............................................................................
2449        +Federal Lands Highway Program; Transportation Planning Procedures and Management        2125-AE55
            Systems Pertaining to the Forest Service, Including the Forest Highways Program.....
2450        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Requirements for Operators of Small           2125-AE60
            Passenger Carrying Commercial Motor Vehicles........................................
2451        +Statewide Metropolitan Planning....................................................     2125-AE62
2452         Standards for Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Applications for Use by       2125-AE63
            Commercial Vehicles in Intelligent Transportation Systems Projects..................
2453        +NEPA and Related Procedures for Transportation Decisionmaking; Protection of Public     2125-AE64
            Parks, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges and Historic Sites............................
2454         National Intelligent Transportation Systems Architecture and Standards.............     2125-AE65
2455         Revision of the MUTCD; Regulatory Signs, Traffic Control for Low Volume Rural           2125-AE66
            Roads; Traffic Control for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.............................
2456        +Revision of Color Specifications for Signs and Pavement Marking Retroreflective         2125-AE67
            Materials...........................................................................
2457         Utilities..........................................................................     2125-AE68
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2458         Acquisition of Real Property for Rights-of-Way.....................................     2125-AC17
2459        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General; Periodic Registration                2125-AC28
            Requirements for Motor Carriers.....................................................
2460         Revision of Medical Examination Form and Procedures................................     2125-AC63
2461         Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Intermodal Cargo Containers....     2125-AC74
2462        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General; Motor Vehicle Marking...........     2125-AD49
2463         Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Investigations; Disqualifications      2125-AD64
            and Penalties.......................................................................
2464         Standards for Center Line and Edge Line Markings on Streets and Highways...........     2125-AD68
2465         Federal-Aid Highway Systems........................................................     2125-AD74
2466        +Railroad Grade Crossing Safety.....................................................     2125-AD75
2467         Mitigation of Impacts to Wetlands..................................................     2125-AD78
2468         Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance................................................     2125-AD82
2469         Railroad Highway Projects..........................................................     2125-AD86
2470        +Qualifications of Motor Carriers To Self-Insure Their Operations and Fees To            2125-AE06
            Support the Approval and Compliance Process.........................................
2471        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle...     2125-AE22
2472         Emergency Relief Program -- $500,000 Disaster Eligibility Threshold................     2125-AE27
2473         Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations.................     2125-AE30
2474         Right-of-Way Program Administration................................................     2125-AE44
2475         Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)....................................     2125-AE46
2476         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Waivers, Exemptions, and Pilot Programs;      2125-AE48
            Rules and Procedures................................................................
2477         Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Tourist Oriented             2125-AE50
            Directional Signs, Recreation and Cultural Interest Signs, and Traffic Controls for
            Bicycle Facilities..................................................................
2478        +Safety Fitness Procedures--Unsatisfactory Safety Ratings...........................     2125-AE56
2479         Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Warning Signs and            2125-AE58
            Traffic Controls for Highway-Light Rail Grade Crossings.............................
2480         Safety Fitness Procedures; Amendments to Safety Fitness Rating Methodology (SFRM)       2125-AE59
            Appendix............................................................................
2481         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Technical Amendment......................     2125-AE61
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2482        +Qualification of Drivers; Diabetes.................................................     2125-AB91
2483        +Commercial Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier........................     2125-AC24
2484         Truck Length and Width Exclusive Devices...........................................     2125-AC30
2485         Periodic Inspection Requirements...................................................     2125-AC47
2486        +Qualification of Drivers; Vision...................................................     2125-AC62
2487        +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General Transportation of Hazardous           2125-AC78
            Materials...........................................................................
2488        +Qualifications of Drivers: Hearing Deficiencies....................................     2125-AD22
2489         Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Sleeper Berths on Motor Coaches     2125-AD25
2490         Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Allocation Formula.................     2125-AD30
2491        +Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Document Recordkeeping.....................     2125-AD52
2492         Advanced Construction of Federal Aid Projects......................................     2125-AD59
2493        +Advanced Technology in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations (Section 610 Review)....     2125-AD65
2494        +Transportation of Migrant Workers..................................................     2125-AD81
2495         Electronic Filing of Surety Bonds, Trust Fund Agreements, Insurance Certificates;       2125-AD94
            Cancellations.......................................................................
2496         General Jurisdiction Over Freight Forwarder Service................................     2125-AE00
2497        +English Language Requirement; Qualifications of Drivers............................     2125-AE19
2498        +Application of the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP)      2125-AE21
            Standards in ITS Projects...........................................................
2499         Revision of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; General Provisions and           2125-AE25
            Traffic Control for School Areas....................................................
2500         Out-of-Service Criteria............................................................     2125-AE35
2501         Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Part II -- Signs........     2125-AE38
2502         National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; MUTCD; Minimum Retroreflectivity        2125-AE39
            Requirements for Traffic Signs......................................................
2503        +General Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal Container         2125-AE40
            Chassis and Trailers................................................................
2504         Indian Reservation Road Bridge Program.............................................     2125-AE57
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2505        +Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Lighting Devices, Reflectors,       2125-AD27
            and Electrical Equipment............................................................
2506         National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Metric Conversion..................     2125-AD63
2507         Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs...............................     2125-AD79
2508        +Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Rear Impact Guards and Rear         2125-AE15
            Impact Protection...................................................................
2509         Commercial Driver Disqualification Provisions......................................     2125-AE28
2510         Truck Size and Weight; Definitions; Nondivisible...................................     2125-AE43
2511        +Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects..............................     2125-AE49
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                          National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2512         Certification Requirements of Multistage Vehicles..................................     2127-AE27
2513         Review: Passenger-Car Back Seat Occupant Protection................................     2127-AE95
2514         Review: American Automobile Labeling Act...........................................     2127-AG18
2515         Convex Cross-View Mirrors..........................................................     2127-AG41
2516         Upgrade Roof Crashworthiness.......................................................     2127-AG51
2517         Child Restraints for Older Children................................................     2127-AH14
2518         Ejection Mitigation Using Advanced Glazing.........................................     2127-AH50
2519         Use of Universal Child Seats in Aircraft...........................................     2127-AH56
2520         Side Impact Protection Test Procedures.............................................     2127-AH66
2521         Special Purpose Vehicles...........................................................     2127-AH75
2522         Headlamp Glare.....................................................................     2127-AH81
2523         Stowable or Fold-Away Child Restraint Anchorages...................................     2127-AH85
2524         Neck Lateral Bending for 50% Male Side Impact Dummy Hybrid III (SID/HIII)..........     2127-AH87

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2525         Child Restraint Systems (Section 610 Review).......................................     2127-AH90
2526         Motorcycle Headlamp System.........................................................     2127-AH92
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                       National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2527         Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts...................................     2127-AB79
2528        +Wheelchair Lifts...................................................................     2127-AD50
2529         Radiator Safety Cap................................................................     2127-AE59
2530         Upgrade Fuel Integrity Performance Requirements....................................     2127-AF36
2531         Door Latch Exemption for Vehicles Equipped With Wheelchair Lifts and Ramps.........     2127-AG16
2532         Seat Belt Positioning Devices......................................................     2127-AG49
2533         Hybrid III 95th Percentile Male....................................................     2127-AG79
2534         Signal Lamps Used With Light Emitting Diodes.......................................     2127-AG88
2535         Motorcycle Mounted Reflex Reflector Height.........................................     2127-AG92
2536        +Allocation of Fuel Economy Credits.................................................     2127-AG97
2537         Political Subdivision Participation in State Highway Safety Programs and State          2127-AH00
            Highway Safety Agency...............................................................
2538         Incorporate the 1996 Revision of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)..     2127-AH08
2539         Harmonization of Head Restraints...................................................     2127-AH09
2540         Motorcycle Braking Requirements....................................................     2127-AH15
2541         Heavy Vehicle Antilock Brake System (ABS) Performance Requirement..................     2127-AH16
2542         Definition of Community Transportation Vehicles....................................     2127-AH23
2543         Metric Conversion--Phase III.......................................................     2127-AH27
2544         Upgrade Door Retention Performance.................................................     2127-AH34
2545         Administrative Rewrite of the Lighting Requirements Other Than Headlamps...........     2127-AH37
2546         Parking Brake Warning System on School Buses.......................................     2127-AH57
2547         Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance..............................     2127-AH58
2548         Upper Interior Impact..............................................................     2127-AH61
2549         Compliance and Enforcement.........................................................     2127-AH63
2550         Importation of Canadian Vehicles Which Are in Compliance With Federal Motor Vehicle     2127-AH67
            Safety Standards....................................................................
2551         Accelerator Control Systems........................................................     2127-AH71
2552         Frontal Offset Protection..........................................................     2127-AH73
2553         Theft Data for Calendar Year 1998..................................................     2127-AH76
2554         Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 2000....................................     2127-AH77
2555         Low-Speed Vehicle Performance Requirements.........................................     2127-AH80
2556         Interior Trunk Release.............................................................     2127-AH83
2557         Defect Reporting and Notification..................................................     2127-AH89
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                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2558        +Rollover Protection (Reg Plan Seq. No. 94).........................................     2127-AC64
2559         Brake Lining.......................................................................     2127-AC66
2560         Seating Systems Performance........................................................     2127-AD08
2561         Electric Vehicle Safety............................................................     2127-AF43
2562         Review: Odometer Fraud.............................................................     2127-AF53
2563         Alternative Geometric Visibility Requirements for Lamps............................     2127-AF75
2564         Power-Operated Windows: Roof Panels................................................     2127-AF83
2565         Automotive Fuel Economy Reports....................................................     2127-AG00
2566         Dealer Notification of Defect or Noncompliance Determination.......................     2127-AG27
2567         Power Window Safety Switches.......................................................     2127-AG36
2568         Modified Vehicles To Accommodate a Person's Disability.............................     2127-AG40

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2569         Fifth Percentile Female Dummy......................................................     2127-AG66
2570         Transition Procedures From Current to New National Driver Register.................     2127-AG68
2571        +Advanced Air Bags (Reg Plan Seq. No. 95)...........................................     2127-AG70
2572         Hybrid III Type 6-Year-Old Size....................................................     2127-AG76
2573         Hybrid III Type 3-Year-Old Size....................................................     2127-AG77
2574         CRABI 12-Month-Old Size............................................................     2127-AG78
2575         Glare Reduction From Daytime Running Lamps.........................................     2127-AG86
2576         Administrative Rewrite for Headlamp Requirements...................................     2127-AG87
2577         Uniform Tire Quality Grading Test Procedures.......................................     2127-AG96
2578         Placement of Wheelchair Restraints on Buses........................................     2127-AH03
2579         Truck Air Braking Requirements.....................................................     2127-AH11
2580         Transmission Control Levers........................................................     2127-AH21
2581         Public Participation in Activities Relating to the Agreement on Global Technical        2127-AH29
            Regulations: Statement of Policy....................................................
2582        +Safety Incentive Grants for Use of Seat Belts......................................     2127-AH38
2583         Occupant Protection Incentive Grants...............................................     2127-AH40
2584         Open Container Requirements........................................................     2127-AH41
2585         Alcohol-Impaired Driving Countermeasures Incentive Grants..........................     2127-AH42
2586         State Highway Safety Data Improvements Incentive Grants............................     2127-AH43
2587        +Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use..................     2127-AH46
2588         Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders.............................................     2127-AH47
2589         Extension of Compliance Date for ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp....................     2127-AH55
2590         Dynamically Deploying Head Protection Systems......................................     2127-AH60
2591         Brake Testing Procedures...........................................................     2127-AH64
2592         Requirements for Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV)..........................................     2127-AH69
2593         Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity....................................     2127-AH72
2594         Vehicles with Raised Roofs.........................................................     2127-AH74
2595         High-Theft Lines for Model Year 2001...............................................     2127-AH78
2596         Brake Hoses........................................................................     2127-AH79
2597         School Bus Body Joint Strength.....................................................     2127-AH84
2598         Child Restraint Anchorage Systems - Part 2.........................................     2127-AH86
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                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2599        +Crashworthiness Ratings............................................................     2127-AA03
2600        +Flammability of Interior Materials--School Buses...................................     2127-AA44
2601        +Review: Side Impact Protection.....................................................     2127-AF54
2602         Review: Heavy Truck Conspicuity....................................................     2127-AG19
2603         State Issued Identification Documents..............................................     2127-AG91
2604         Review: Child Safety Seat Registration.............................................     2127-AG93
2605         Buy American Requirements..........................................................     2127-AG99
2606         Review: Air Bag On-Off Switches....................................................     2127-AH12
2607         Review: Redesigned Air Bags........................................................     2127-AH13
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                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2608         Seat Adjustment Position...........................................................     2127-AE22
2609         Test Device Placement..............................................................     2127-AF40
2610         Pelvic Restraints..................................................................     2127-AG48
2611         Consumer Information on Tire Grading...............................................     2127-AG67

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2612         Extend Participation in the National Driver Register Program.......................     2127-AG90
2613         Fuel Economy Calculations..........................................................     2127-AG95
2614         Tire Identification Symbols........................................................     2127-AH10
2615         Functional Equivalence of Headlamp Concealment With European Regulations...........     2127-AH18
2616         Functional Equivalence of Windshield Washing and Wiping Systems With European           2127-AH20
            Regulations.........................................................................
2617         Functional Equivalence of Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems with European     2127-AH22
            Regulations.........................................................................
2618         Extension of Passenger Car Brake System Standard to Light Trucks and Vans (LTVs)        2127-AH30
            With Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Between 3,500 and 4,536 Kg.........................
2619         Motor Vehicle Content Labeling Calculation.........................................     2127-AH33
2620         Theft Data for Calendar Year 1997..................................................     2127-AH35
2621         High-Theft Lines for Model Year 2000...............................................     2127-AH36
2622        +State Incentives To Prevent Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons.....     2127-AH39
2623         Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Suppliers--Technical Amendment...............     2127-AH45
2624         Adjustment of Civil Penalties......................................................     2127-AH48
2625         Certification Requirements for Vehicle Alterers....................................     2127-AH49
2626        +Light Truck Fuel Economy Standards for Model Year 2001.............................     2127-AH52
2627         Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs...............................     2127-AH53
2628         Procedures for Participation in and Receiving Data From the National Driver             2127-AH54
            Register Problem Driver Pointer System..............................................
2629         Bumper Standard Requirements.......................................................     2127-AH59
2630         Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 1999....................................     2127-AH62
2631         Child Restraint Anchorage Systems - Part 1.........................................     2127-AH65
2632         Location of Rollover Warning Labels................................................     2127-AH68
2633         Stopping Distance Table............................................................     2127-AH70
2634         Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Information.................................     2127-AH82
2635         Listing of Nonconforming Vehicles Eligible for Importation.........................     2127-AH88
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                                 Federal Railroad Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2636        +Hours of Service Electronic Recordkeeping Project..................................     2130-AB04
2637         Tourist and Historic Working Group Regulatory Review...............................     2130-AB12
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                              Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2638        +Whistle Bans at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (Reg Plan Seq. No. 96)................     2130-AA71
2639        +Locomotive Cab Working Conditions..................................................     2130-AA89
2640        +Positive Train Control.............................................................     2130-AA94
2641        +Locomotive Crashworthiness.........................................................     2130-AB23
2642         Roadway Equipment Safety...........................................................     2130-AB28
2643        +Joint Statement of Safety Policy for Shared Use of General Railroad System Trackage     2130-AB33
            by Conventional Railroad and Rail Transit Trains....................................
2644         Event Recorder Crashworthiness.....................................................     2130-AB34
2645         Revision to Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures.................................     2130-AB35
2646         Rules of Practice..................................................................     2130-AB36
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2647         Local Rail Freight Assistance to States............................................     2130-AA60
2648        +Freight Car Safety Standards: Maintenance-of-Way Equipment.........................     2130-AA68
2649         Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Grade-Crossing Signal Systems..............     2130-AA97
2650         Statement of Policy Regarding Safety of Railroad Bridges...........................     2130-AA99
2651         Reinvention of Regulations Addressing Discontinuance or Modification of Signal          2130-AB05
            Systems.............................................................................
2652         Reinvention of Signal System Reporting Requirements................................     2130-AB06
2653         Reinvention of Steam Locomotive Inspection Regulations.............................     2130-AB07
2654         Florida Overland Express High Speed Rail Rule of Particular Applicability..........     2130-AB14
2655         Small Railroads; Policy Statement on Enforcement Program...........................     2130-AB15
2656        +Power Brake Regulations: Freight Power Brake Revisions.............................     2130-AB16
2657         Use of One-Person Crews in Rail Operations.........................................     2130-AB18
2658        +Regulations on Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers,     2130-AB24
            Acquisitions of Control and Start-Up Operations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 97)..............
2659         Bridge Worker Safety Standards.....................................................     2130-AB25
2660        +Amendment of Regulations Governing Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement              2130-AB26
            Financing...........................................................................
2661         Planning Activities Under the Magnetic Levitation Transportation Technology             2130-AB29
            Deployment Program..................................................................
2662         Annual Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/         2130-AB30
            Incidents...........................................................................
2663         Determination of Minimum Testing Rate for Random Drug and Alcohol Testing..........     2130-AB31
2664         Track Safety Standards Amendment To Address Gage Restraint Measurement Systems.....     2130-AB32
2665         Revised Docket Filing Procedures for Federal Railroad Administration Rulemaking and     2130-AB37
            Adjudicatory Dockets................................................................
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                               Federal Railroad Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2666         AMTRAK Waste Disposal..............................................................     2130-AA84
2667         Blue Signal and Related Protections................................................     2130-AA90
2668         Crane Safety Standards.............................................................     2130-AB27
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                               Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2669         Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers............................     2130-AA74
2670        +Environmental Impact and Related Procedures (FRA, FTA, FHWA).......................     2130-AA93
2671        +Passenger Equipment Safety Standards...............................................     2130-AA95
2672         Use of Remotely Controlled Locomotives in Rail Operations..........................     2130-AB17
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                                  Federal Transit Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2673         Buy America Requirements; Permanent Waiver for Microcomputers......................     2132-AA68
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2674        +Department of Transportation (FTA, FHWA) and Related Procedures for Transportation      2132-AA43
            Decisionmaking......................................................................
2675        +Clean Fuels Formula Grant Program..................................................     2132-AA64
2676        +Statewide Metropolitan Planning....................................................     2132-AA66
2677         State Safety Oversight; Rail Fixed Guideway Systems................................     2132-AA69
2678         Requirement for Third-Party Contracting with FTA Recipients........................     2132-AA70
2679         Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Drug Use in Transit Operations....................     2132-AA71
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                                Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2680        +Bus Testing........................................................................     2132-AA30
2681         Charter Services Demonstration Program.............................................     2132-AA58
2682         Buy America Requirements; Amendment to Certification Procedures....................     2132-AA62
2683        +Major Capital Investment Projects..................................................     2132-AA63
2684         School Bus Operations..............................................................     2132-AA67
2685        +Joint Statement of Safety Policy for Shared Use of General Railroad System Trackage     2132-AA73
            by Conventional Railroad and Rail Transit Systems...................................
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                                Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2686         Proposed Expanded Reporting of Safety and Security Portion of the National Transit      2132-AA60
            Database............................................................................
2687        +Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects..............................     2132-AA72
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                           Research and Special Programs Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2688         Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Aircraft.............     2137-AD18
2689         Hazardous Materials: Air Carrier Emergency Telephone Number Requirements...........     2137-AD29
2690         Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank Rollover Requirements..............................     2137-AD34
2691         Hazardous Materials: Adoption of latest IAEA and Other Miscellaneous Revisions and      2137-AD40
            Clarifications......................................................................
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                        Research and Special Programs Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2692         Quantity Limitations Aboard Aircraft...............................................     2137-AA85
2693         Pipeline Safety: Gas Gathering Line Definition.....................................     2137-AB15
2694         DOT 3AL Aluminum Cylinders; Safety Problems........................................     2137-AB51
2695         Areas Unusually Sensitive to Environmental Damage (USAs)...........................     2137-AC34
2696        +Emergency Flow Restricting Devices.................................................     2137-AC39
2697         Pipeline Safety: Periodic Underwater Inspections...................................     2137-AC54
2698        +Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, Unloading, and         2137-AC68
            Storage (Reg Plan Seq. No. 98)......................................................
2699         Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Cargo Tanks..................................     2137-AC90
2700         Further Regulatory Review; Gas Pipeline Safety Standards...........................     2137-AD01

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2701        +Pipeline Safety: Recommendations To Change Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety             2137-AD10
            Standards...........................................................................
2702         Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Standards for Infectious Substances..............     2137-AD13
2703         Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments....................     2137-AD16
2704        +Hazardous Materials Transportation: Registration and Fee Assessment Program........     2137-AD17
2705         Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Rail Car and Motor        2137-AD19
            Vehicle.............................................................................
2706         Hazardous Materials: Revisions to the Incident Reporting Requirements and the           2137-AD21
            Detailed Hazardous Materials Incident Report DOT Form...............................
2707         Pipeline Safety: Corrosion Control on Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines...........     2137-AD24
2708         Pipeline Safety: Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Repair..........................     2137-AD25
2709         Pipeline Safety: Pressure Testing Older Pipelines in Terminals.....................     2137-AD26
2710         Hazardous Materials: Hazard Communication Requirements -- Petitions for Rulemaking      2137-AD28
            and Miscellaneous Amendments........................................................
2711         Hazardous Materials: Revised and Clarified Hazardous Materials Exemptions               2137-AD30
            Procedures..........................................................................
2712        +Hazardous Materials Safety: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders on Aircraft.........     2137-AD33
2713         Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates to Pipeline Safety Requirements (1999)...........     2137-AD35
2714         Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime           2137-AD41
            Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical
            Instructions........................................................................
2715         Pipeline Safety: Producer-Operated Outer Continental Shelf Gas and Hazardous Liquid     2137-AD42
            Pipelines That Cross Directly Into State Waters.....................................
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                         Research and Special Programs Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2716        +Requirements for Cylinders.........................................................     2137-AA92
2717        +Maps and Records of Pipeline Locations and Characteristics; Notification of State       2137-AB48
            Agencies; Pipe Inventory............................................................
2718         Determining the Extent of Corrosion on Exposed Gas Pipelines.......................     2137-AB50
2719         Passage of Internal Inspection Devices.............................................     2137-AB71
2720         Tank Cars and Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles: Attendance Requirements...................     2137-AC24
2721        +Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines...........................................     2137-AC30
2722         Pipeline Safety: Underwater Abandoned Pipeline Facilities..........................     2137-AC33
2723         Filling of Propane Cylinders.......................................................     2137-AC86
2724        +Prohibition of Oxidizers Aboard Aircraft...........................................     2137-AC92
2725         Pipeline Safety: Adoption of Industry Standards for Liquefied Natural Gas               2137-AD11
            Facilities..........................................................................
2726         Hazardous Materials: Revised and Clarified Hazardous Materials Safety Rulemaking        2137-AD20
            and Program Procedures..............................................................
2727         Pipeline Safety: Enforcement Procedures............................................     2137-AD22
2728         Hazardous Materials: Limited Extension of Requirements for Labeling Certain             2137-AD37
            Shipments of Materials Poisonous by Inhalation (PIH)................................
2729         Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications......................     2137-AD38
2730         Hazardous Materials: Hazardous Substances - Additions, Revisions and Deletions.....     2137-AD39
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2731        +Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation.........................     2137-AC00
2732        +Increased Inspection Requirements..................................................     2137-AC38
2733         Regulated Gas and Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines.................................     2137-AC53
2734         Retention of Shipping Papers.......................................................     2137-AC64
2735        +Hazardous Materials: Safety Standards for Unloading Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in        2137-AD07
            Liquefied Compressed Gas Service....................................................
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 + DOT-designated significant regulation


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                         Research and Special Programs Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2736        +Pipeline Safety: Qualification of Pipeline Personnel...............................     2137-AB38
2737         Pipeline Safety: Adoption of Industry Standards for Breakout Tanks.................     2137-AC11
2738         1998 Harmonization of Hazardous Materials Regulations With International Standards.     2137-AD15
2739         Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates to Pipeline Safety Regulations (1998)............     2137-AD23
2740         Pipeline Safety: Random Drug Testing Rates.........................................     2137-AD32
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 + DOT-designated significant regulation


                                  Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2741        +Cargo Preference Regulations--Carriage of Agricultural Exports.....................     2133-AB37
2742        +Eligibility of U.S.-Flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater To Obtain Commercial            2133-AB38
            Fisheries Documents.................................................................
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 + DOT-designated significant regulation


                                    Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2743         Putting Customers First in the Title XI Program: Ship Financing Guarantees.........     2133-AB32
2744         Administrative Waivers of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Eligible Vessels............     2133-AB39
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                               Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2745         Modernizing the Passenger Origin-Destination Survey................................     2139-AA01
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                            Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2746         Amendment to the Definitions of Revenue and Nonrevenue Passengers..................     2139-AA07
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                             Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2747         Modernizing the Motor Carriers of Property Financial Data Collections..............     2139-AA05
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



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2209. +UPDATE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROCEDURAL RULES (COMPLETION OF A 
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 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 asked for suggestions for possible changes to the regulation 
and the focus is expected to be on drug testing. As part of this 
action, a small entities review under 5 USC section 610 will be 
included.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/29/96                    61 FR 18713
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/29/96
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

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). It is expected that the NPRM to be 
issued in this action will withdraw an NPRM in a related action, RIN 
2105-AB71, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug-Testing 
Programs. The NPRM will also incorporate all comments received in a 
related ANPRM issued under RIN 2105-AC78 6/3/99, 64 FR 29831, Substance 
Abuse Professional Definition Change.

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




2210. +COMPUTER RESERVATIONS SYSTEM REGULATIONS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41712; 49 USC 40101(a); 49 USC 40113(a); 49 USC 
40105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 255

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1997.

Abstract: The Department regulates computer reservations systems owned 
by airlines or airline affiliates that are used by travel agencies. The 
current rules are designed to prevent the systems from unreasonably 
prejudicing the competitive position of other airlines and to ensure 
that travel agencies can provide accurate and unbiased information to 
the public. The Department is reexamining its rules to see whether they 
should be readopted and, if so, whether they should be changed. As part 
of this action, we will be looking at ways to lessen impacts on small 
entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/10/97                    62 FR 47606
Notice Extending Comment Period 10/30/97                    62 FR 58700
Request for Comments            11/07/97                    62 FR 60195
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/10/97
Extended Comment Period End     12/09/97
Notice Extending Reply Comment 
Period                          01/23/98                     63 FR 3491
Extended Comment Period End     02/03/98
NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




2211. +AVIATION DATA REQUIREMENTS REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 41101; 49 USC 41708; 49 USC 
41709; 49 USC 41301; 49 USC 41501; 49 USC 41701

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 241; 14 CFR 250; 14 CFR 298; 14 CFR 374a; 14 CFR 
234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is undertaking an aviation data requirements 
review and modernization program. The review is designed to harmonize 
the Department's aviation data systems with current regulatory and 
statutory needs; improve the quality of the Department's aviation 
databases; and eliminate obsolete data reporting and processing 
systems. The ANPRM was the first step in an outreach program to review 
aviation data collected by the Department and the measures that should 
be taken to modernize and improve aviation data reporting and 
processing systems. The Department solicited public comments from 
aviation data users on the nature, scope, source, and means for 
collecting, processing, and distributing airline traffic, fare, and 
financial data. Specifically, the Department invited comments to 
determine whether existing aviation data should be amended, 
supplemented, or replaced; whether selected forms and reports should be 
retained, modified, or eliminated; whether the Department should 
require all aviation data to be filed electronically; and how the 
aviation data system should be reengineered to enhance efficiency and 
to reduce costs for both the Department and airline industry. The 
Department has reviewed the comments and reply comments and is in the 
process of redefining the data elements and restructuring the data 
reporting requirements to be included in a NPRM. This action is 
significant due to substantial public and industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38128
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/14/98

[[Page 64711]]

Reply Comment Period End        10/13/98
NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Todd Homan, Industry Economist, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, X-55, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9605

RIN: 2105-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




2212. FILING PERIODS FOR RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS; RULES OF PRACTICE IN 
AVIATION ECONOMIC PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5111; 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 stems from an NPRM to revise rules of practice in 
aviation economic proceedings published 2/3/97 (63 FR 5094) RIN 2105-
AC48. The Department received a number of comments seeking changes in 
filing periods for responsive pleadings to various types of 
applications. Based on comments there will be a reevaluation of the 
time periods for filing documents. Since changes in the time periods 
were outside the scope of the original notice, a supplemental notice 
will be published on this narrow question.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

SNPRM                           04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol A. Woods, Analyst, Air Carrier Fitness Division, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, X-56, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2340

RIN: 2105-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________




2213.  SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION CHANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 102

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action seeks comments on a proposal that organizations 
certifying substance abuse professionals (SAPs) could use to have 
members included in the Department's definition. The proposal would 
require these organizations to obtain a National Commission for 
Certifying Agencies accreditation as a prerequisite for having the DOT 
review their petitions for inclusion of their members as SAPs in the 
Department's drug and alcohol testing program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/03/99                    64 FR 29831
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/02/99
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The comments received are expected to be 
included in the NPRM for the Department's Update of Drug and Alcohol 
Procedural Rules RIN 2105-AC49.

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




2214.  NONDISCRIMINATION IN AIR TRAVEL; BOARDING WHERE LEVEL-
ENTRY IS UNAVAILABLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 41705; 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action requires air carriers and airports to work 
jointly to make lifts or other boarding devices available for aircraft, 
of whatever size, where level-entry loading bridges or existing lifts 
are not present. This action is intended to facilitate the boarding by 
individuals with disabilities on aircraft. It amends existing rules 
that implement the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 and the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/99                    64 FR 46611
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC81

[[Page 64712]]

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2215. 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                 04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2216. 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                 04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: SPDR-74, Docket 36639.

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




2217. 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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2218. 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 to 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 withdrawing the 
NPRM 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                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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

[[Page 64713]]

Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________




2219. 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                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2220. 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. Because of the amount of time that has elapsed since 
the proposal was issued, the Department is withdrawing it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/84                    49 FR 49111
NPRM Comment Period End         03/19/85
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2221. 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                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2222. +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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/89                    54 FR 31052
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/23/89                    54 FR 35005
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/89
Extended Comment Period End     09/25/89
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 64714]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2223. +PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG-TESTING PROGRAMS

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: The NPRM in 1990 concerned the question of to whom reports of 
negative drug test results may be sent. It will be formally withdrawn 
when the Department issues an NPRM under RIN 2105-AC49, Update of Drug 
and Alcohol Procedural Rules. 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
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/13/90, 55 
FR 28782

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




2224. 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 implements 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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 2105-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




2225. DOMESTIC BAGGAGE LIABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40101 et seq

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 $ 2,500 
with a mechanism that would provide periodic updates every two years 
per passenger.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/94                    59 FR 49867
NPRM Comment Period End         11/29/94
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/29/94                    59 FR 60926
SNPRM                           06/28/99                    64 FR 34592
SNPRM Comment Period End        08/27/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




2226. 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

[[Page 64715]]

NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/95
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Neil Eisner, Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, Room 10424 Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2105-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




2227. 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: 49 USC 401; 49 USC 411; 49 USC 413; 49 USC 417

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 
would be available to consumers because it 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                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Other rulemakings: RIN 2105-AA88, Simplified 
Airline Counter-Sign Notices. RIN 2105-AC36, Ticketless Travel: 
Passenger Notices, Statement of Compliance Policy published 4/22/97, 62 
FR 19473.

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

RIN: 2105-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




2228. 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: 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 46101; 31 USC 9701

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                            01/21/99                     64 FR 3229
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Miller, Analyst, Planning and Special Projects 
Office, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, X-60, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4868

RIN: 2105-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




2229. 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. In response to the NPRM, comments were received. They seek changes 
in the filing periods for responsive pleadings to various types of 
applications. Since these were outside the scope of the original 
notice, a supplemental notice will be issued. See RIN 2105-AC73.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/97                     62 FR 5094
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/97
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol A. Woods, Analyst, Air Carrier Fitness Division, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, X-56, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2340

RIN: 2105-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




2230. 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

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

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                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




2231. REPEAL OF TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS TO NORTH KOREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 1653; 50 USC app 2154; 50 USC app 
2071; EO 12919

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 403; 49 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Departments of Commerce and Transportation are proposing 
to amend their restrictions on shipping to North Korea. Currently, 
United States ships and aircraft are prohibited from traveling to or 
transporting goods to, or destined for, North Korea. In view of the 
U.S. policy to facilitate the gradual improvement of relations with 
North Korea, the two departments are proposing to provide for waivers 
under narrowly defined circumstances such as shipments for humanitarian 
relief. Shipments such as routine commercial trade would remain 
prohibited. This action includes a delegation of authority from the 
Secretary of Transportation to the Assistant Secretary of 
Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs to grant waivers 
of these restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/05/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff D. Rupp, Office of the General Counsel for 
International Law, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 366-2972

RIN: 2105-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




2232. +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: None

Abstract: This action would implement 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 was initially begun in an NPRM 10/6/93, 58 FR 52050, RIN 
2105-AB99. It was then combined in the DBE general update and comments 
were received in response to an SNPRM of 5/30/95, 62 FR 29548. However, 
when the general update rule was published 2/2/99, 64 FR 5096, RIN 
2105-AB92, the airport concessions issue was once again separated. This 
action is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

SNPRM (Published under RIN 2105-
AB92)                           05/30/97                    62 FR 29548
Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




2233.  ELECTRONIC FILING OPTION IN DOT PROCEEDINGS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 1655; 49 USC 1657; 45 USC 431

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends existing rules, where necessary, to allow 
electronic filing in all DOT proceedings as an alternative to filing 
hard copy. The electronic filing option will help us serve the public 
more quickly and efficiently and will enable the public to participate 
more easily in DOT proceedings. This rulemaking addresses only the 
procedures for filing electronically, not technical issues such as 
media, word-processing formats, and mechanisms for payment of filing 
fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice Requesting Comment       05/26/98                    63 FR 28545
Comment Period End              07/27/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This is a procedural change that presents no

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substantive issue that we could reasonably expect to produce further 
meaningful comment. It also will relieve a restriction. Therefore, good 
cause exists to publish this rule without prior formal notice and 
comments.

Agency Contact: Charlotte Boeck, Administrative Officer, Office of the 
General Counsel, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 202 366-4713

RIN: 2105-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________




2234.  STANDARD TIME ZONE BOUNDARY IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY; 
PROPOSED RELOCATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 260 to 267

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to the request of the Wayne County, 
Kentucky, Fiscal Court. It relocates the boundary between eastern time 
and central time in the State of Kentucky. It would move Wayne County 
from the central time zone to the eastern time zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/99                    64 FR 33035
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/99
Final Action                    10/21/99                    64 FR 56705

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A public hearing was held in Monticello, 
Kentucky 6/24/99.

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-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




2235.  STANDARD TIME ZONE BOUNDARY IN THE STATE OF NEVADA: 
PROPOSED RELOCATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 260 to 267

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71; 49 CFR 159(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to a request of the City of West 
Wendover, Nevada. It would relocate the boundary between pacific and 
mountain time in the state of Nevada to move West Wendover, Nevada from 
the Pacific Time Zone to the Mountain Time Zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/99                    64 FR 40331
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A hearing was held in West Wendover, Nevada on 
August 11, 1999.

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-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



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2236. 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. 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 and whether there is 
a need for such a policy statement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/79                     44 FR 9948
Request for Comments on Interim 
Rule                            02/15/79                     44 FR 9953
Comment Period End              04/16/79


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: PSDR-56, Docket 34684 The 1995 decision issued 
by the Supreme Court is American Airlines v. Wolens (S. Ct. No. 93-
1286).

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2237. +STATEMENT OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY ON REBATING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 601; 49 USC 1301 to 1302; 49 USC 1305; 49 USC

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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
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/03/89                     54 FR 5497
Correction                      02/10/89                     54 FR 6475
Extended Comment Period End     02/21/89


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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: 202 366-9349

RIN: 2105-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________




2238. 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

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 02/13/90, 55 FR 4991

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2239. +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. DOT is participating in an ongoing advisory committee 
effort convened by the Access Board to study passenger vessel 
accessibility issues. September and November 1998 meetings were held. 
This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial public 
and congressional interest.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________




2240. +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 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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

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Phone: 202 366-9306
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




2241. USE OF OXYGEN BY AIR CARRIER PASSENGERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41705

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is considering the use of regulatory 
negotiation to seek consensus among air carriers, consumers, 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 conformance with RSPA and 
FAA hazardous materials rules and the question of providing oxygen 
during long layovers. The Department is considering whether to begin a 
regulatory negotiation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




2242. +DOMESTIC PASSENGER MANIFEST INFORMATION

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 40101; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 41702; 49 
USC 41708 to 41709; 49 USC 41711; 49 USC 46301; 49 USC 46310; 49 USC 
46316

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice requested comments concerning operational and 
cost issues related to U.S. air carriers collecting information such as 
full name, date of birth and/or social security number, emergency 
contact and telephone number from passengers traveling on flights 
within the United States. This notice was issued on the Department's 
initiative in response to difficulties with notification in the 
aftermath of domestic aviation disasters and to comply with a 
recommendation contained in the initial report of the White House 
Commission on Aviation Safety and Security (1996) that urged the 
Department to explore immediately the costs and effects of a 
comprehensive passenger manifest requirement on the domestic aviation 
system. DOT will review the implementation of the international 
passenger manifest requirements (RIN 2105-AB78, 2/18/98, 63 FR 8258) as 
it determines how to proceed with this rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/13/97                    62 FR 11789
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/12/97
Comment Period Reopened         05/30/97                    62 FR 29313
Comment Period End              06/20/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernestine Allen, Acting Director, Office of 
International Transportation and Trade, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, X-20, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4368

RIN: 2105-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




2243. +ENFORCEMENT POLICY: UNFAIR EXCLUSIONARY CONDUCT IN THE AIR 
TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed statement was developed in consultation with 
the Department of Justice and sets forth tentative findings and 
guidelines for use by DOT in evaluating whether major air carriers' 
competitive responses to new entry warrant enforcement action. This 
action is significant because it is a major policy initiative of the 
Department.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            04/10/98                    63 FR 17919
Comment Period Extended         05/21/98                    63 FR 28021
Comment Period End              06/09/98
Extended Comment Period End     07/24/98
Reply Comment Period End        09/08/98
Reply Comment Period Extended   09/14/98                    63 FR 49150
Extended Reply Comment Period 
End                             09/25/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.
Additional Information: The Department co-sponsored with the publishers 
of Aviation Week and Space Technology, the ``Deregulation 20 Summit'' 
on September 23 and 24, 1998 in Washington, DC.

Agency Contact: Randall Bennett, Deputy Director, Office of Aviation 
Analysis, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, X-51, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1053

RIN: 2105-AC72

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



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2244. +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 implements 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). Additional OMB guidance based on changes to section 1352 in 
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 was published 1/19/96 (61 FR 1412). 
This action was a common, government-wide rule for which OMB has 
advised that no further action will be taken. For that reason, we are 
removing it from the Agenda. This action was considered significant 
because it involved agencies or departments governmentwide.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6736
Comment Period End              04/27/90
Withdrawn                       04/05/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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.

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

RIN: 2105-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




2245. 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 46101; 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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 221; 14 CFR 156(h)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action exempts U.S. and foreign air carriers from the 
statutory and regulatory duty to file with DOT international passenger 
tariffs with DOT 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 in the present version. In response to comments, some 
currently effective rules may continue in legal effect for 180 days 
from the effective date. This action was taken on the Department's 
initiative in order to streamline government operations and eliminate 
unjustified regulatory burdens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/97                    62 FR 10758
NPRM Comment Period End         05/09/97
Final Action                    07/27/99                    64 FR 40654
Final Action Effective          09/10/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John H. Kiser, Chief, Pricing and Multilateral Affairs 
Division, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, X-43, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2435

RIN: 2105-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




2246. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS: COMMON RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 7501 to 7507

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 18.26; 49 CFR 19.26; 49 CFR 322(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department participated in a voluntary Governmentwide 
common regulatory effort to amend its regulations because OMB amended 
its circular A-133 regarding audits of States, local governments, and 
non-profit organizations, and also rescinded its circular A-128. OMB 
made these changes to comply with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 
1996. OMB has advised that no further action will be taken and for this 
reason, we are removing it from the Agenda.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/97                    62 FR 45937
Comment Period End              10/28/97
Action Terminated               04/05/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The interim final rule was required to be 
published not later than 60 days from June 30, 1997, the date of 
publication of OMB's notice of revision of OMB circular A-133 and 
rescission of circular A-128.

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

RIN: 2105-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




2247. DISABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL; COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE TO WHEELCHAIRS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 41705; 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382; 14 CFR 254

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends rules implementing the Air Carrier Access 
Act of 1986 to lift an existing cap on

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the amount of compensation airlines would have to pay to passengers for 
loss or damage of their wheelchairs and other mobility devices. It is 
intended to provide additional relief to passengers using expensive 
mobility aids when those aids are seriously damaged or destroyed in the 
course of airline travel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/99                     64 FR 7833
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/99
Final Action                    08/02/99                    64 FR 41781
Final Action Effective          09/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687

RIN: 2105-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



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2248. BARGES CARRYING BULK LIQUID HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (USCG-1999-5117) 
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3703

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 151

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking project will update the regulations for 
barges carrying bulk hazardous material to account for modernization of 
the industry. The current regulations for barges carrying bulk liquid 
hazardous materials were originally published in 1970. Over the past 
three decades, technology has advanced and industry practices have 
changed. This project will first ask for public comment to identify the 
rules which need to be updated. Once those rules are identified, the 
project will propose appropriate revisions to the Code of Federal 
Regulations. This project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Felleisen, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0085

RIN: 2115-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



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2249. REPORTING MARINE CASUALTIES (CGD 91-216)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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. This 
project supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection program's goal to reduce the consequence of pollution 
incidents and further supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/20/94                    59 FR 65522
Comment Period End              02/20/95
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT Glen Mine, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2250. +MARINE TRANSPORTATION - RELATED FACILITY RESPONSE PLANS FOR 
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (CGD 94-048)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 88 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________




2251. NUMBERING OF UNDOCUMENTED BARGES (CGD 93-091) (USCG-1998-3798)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 12301

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 189

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Title 46 U.S.C. 12301, as amended by the Abandoned Barge Act 
of 1992, requires all undocumented barges more than 100 gross tons 
operating on the navigable waters of the United States be numbered. 
This

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rulemaking would establish a numbering system for these barges. The 
numbering of undocumented barges will allow identification of owners of 
barges found abandoned and help prevent future marine pollution. This 
rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protection of 
the marine environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/18/94                    59 FR 52646
Comment Period End              01/17/95
ANPRM                           07/06/98                    63 FR 36384
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/03/98
NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Willis, Project Manager, National Vessel 
Documentation Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 
2039 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Washington, WV 25419-9502
Phone: 304 271-2506

RIN: 2115-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________




2252. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ACTIVITIES (1998-3868)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1333(d)(1); 43 USC 1348(c); 43 USC 1356

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 140 to 147

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project would revise the regulations on Outer 
Continental Shelf (OCS) activities to: add new requirements for fixed 
OCS facilities for lifesaving, fire protection, training, hazardous 
materials used as stores on and accommodation spaces; require foreign 
vessels engaged in OCS activities to comply with requirements similar 
to those imposed on U.S. vessels similarly engaged, and; allow all 
mobile inland drilling units (MIDUs) to operate on the OCS out to a 
defined boundary line if they meet requirements for lifesaving, 
firefighting,and operations similar to those for fixed OCS facilities. 
This project would affect the owners and operators of facilities and 
vessels engaged in offshore activities associated with the exploration 
for, or development or production of, the resources of the OCS. The 
preliminary estimate of costs imposed by these amendments varies 
according to the unit. The Coast Guard is consulting with the Minerals 
Management Service, part of the Department of the Interior. This 
project supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection program's goal of reducing deaths and injuries and the 
amount of oil discharged into the marine environment. It also supports 
the Coast Guard's strategic goal of safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            06/27/95                    60 FR 33185
Comment Period End              09/25/95
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Notice of Request for Comments published 27 
June 1995, was assigned Coast Guard docket number 95-016. Following the 
request for comments this docket was terminated. This project continues 
under docket CGD 96-068, and RIN number 2115-AF39.

Agency Contact: James 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-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




2253. CARRIAGE OF BULK SOLID MATERIALS REQUIRING SPECIAL HANDLING (CGD 
97-037)

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; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 3703; 46 USC 5111; 46 
USC 6101; 49 USC 1804; EO 11735; EO 12234

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 90; 46 CFR 97; 46 CFR 148

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project will add materials carried with Special Permits 
issued under Coast Guard regulations and other materials contained in 
the International Maritime Organization Code of Safe Practice for Solid 
Bulk Cargoes (IMO Bulk Solids Code, or ``BC Code''), including coal, to 
the list of materials permitted under the regulations. The special 
handling procedures associated with these materials are also included 
in the new rules. The revisions will harmonize U.S. regulations with 
recommended international practice, and eliminate the need to apply for 
Special Permits, except for newly classified hazardous materials. This 
project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of safety and 
improved service to the United States shipping industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This project was initiated with an ANPRM (28 
April 1989), and further developed in an NPRM (12 April 1994). In 
prioritizing resources, it was terminated on April 13, 1995. This 
regulatory project can now be reinitiated. Based on comments to the 
docket (previously CGD 87-069), this is a non-controversial and welcome 
amendment to existing regulations.

Agency Contact: Brian Robinson, Project Manager, G-MSO-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0018

RIN: 2115-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________




2254. +TOWING VESSEL SAFETY (FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND OTHER MEASURES 
FOR TOWING VESSELS) (CGD 97-064)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3719; 46 USC 4102

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 157; 46 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 1, 1997.

Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes requirements for (a) total flooding 
or other installed systems for suppressing fires on existing towing 
vessels and (b)

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voyage planning. The purpose of this rulemaking is to reduce oil spills 
from single-hull, non-self-propelled barges. Drifting oil barges have 
run aground and spilled their cargoes, causing considerable damage to 
marine life and the environment. The measures in this rule could enable 
crews of towing vessels to maintain or regain control of their barges 
before they run aground or to avoid extreme circumstances altogether. 
This project was developed in cooperation with the Towing Safety 
Advisory Committee. This project supports the strategic goals of the 
Coast Guard, marine safety and protection of the marine environment. 
DOT classifies this project significant because of congressional and 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/97                    62 FR 52057
Comment Period End              01/05/98
Reopening of Comment Period     02/27/98                     63 FR 9980
Notice of Public Meeting        02/27/98
Comment Period End              05/11/98
SNPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking originally proposed 
requirements for three sets of towing vessel safety issues: Fire 
suppression systems and other measures, Control measures for tank 
barges, and Fire protection measures for towing vessels. The latter two 
components have developed into separate rulemakings: Emergency Control 
Measures for Tank Barges (USCG-1998-4443) (RIN 2115-AF65) and Fire 
Protection Measures for Towing Vessels (USCG-1998-4445) (RIN 2115-
AF66).

Agency Contact: Randall Eberly, Project Manager, G-MSE-4, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1099

RIN: 2115-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




2255. POLLUTION PREVENTION FOR OCEANGOING SHIPS AND CERTAIN VESSELS IN 
DOMESTIC SERVICE (CGD 97-072)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 3703; 33 USC 1231; 33 
USC 1321(j); 33 USC 1903

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 151; 33 CFR 155; 33 CFR 157; 46 CFR 170; 46 CFR 
172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking concerns pollution prevention and the 
operational discharge of oil from vessels. It will align existing 
regulations on oil-water separators, operational discharge, damage and 
intact stability, and term of validity of International Oil Pollution 
Prevention Certificates with recent amendments under the International 
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL). 
It will affect U.S.-flagged tank ships of 150 gross tons or more and 
other U.S.-flagged ships of four hundred gross tons or more. It will 
eliminate or reduce requirements for shore connections on certain 
vessels of one hundred gross tons or more. This project supports the 
Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program's goal 
to reduce the amount of oil discharged into United States waters from 
maritime sources by 20 percent, and the Coast Guard's strategic goals 
of marine safety and protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: No additional information.

Agency Contact: LT Diane Kalina, Project Manager, G-M, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0226

RIN: 2115-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________




2256. +SALVAGE AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT; VESSEL RESPONSE PLANS (USCG-
1998-3417)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 155

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current vessel response plan regulations require that the 
owners or operators of vessels carrying groups I through V petroleum 
oil as a primary cargo identify in their response plans a salvage 
company with expertise and equipment, and a company with firefighting 
capability that can be deployed to a port nearest to the vessel's 
operating area within 24 hours of notification (groups I-IV) or a 
discovery of a discharge (group V). Numerous requests for clarification 
revealed widespread misunderstanding and confusion regarding the 
regulatory language, which will make the implementation of this 
requirement difficult. Based on comments received after the vessel 
response plan final rule publication (61 FR 1052; January 12, 1996) and 
during a Coast Guard hosted workshop, the Coast Guard intends to better 
define the terms ``salvage expertise and equipment'' and ``vessel 
firefighting capability'' requirements and will reconsider the 24-hour 
deployment requirement which was scheduled to go into effect on 
February 18, 1998. Therefore, the Coast Guard suspended the effective 
dates of the deployment requirements as published in the final rule. 
The Coast Guard will continue with this project to better define the 
requirements. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic 
goals of marine safety and protection of the marine environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule:Partial Suspension   02/18/98                     63 FR 7069
NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Partial suspension of regulations created 
through the vessel response plan final rule, docket No. 91-034, RIN 
2115-AD81

Agency Contact: LCDR Roger Laferriere, Project Manager, G-MOR-3,

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Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0448

RIN: 2115-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________




2257. DEEP WATER PORTS (USCG 1998-4441)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1503

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 148 to 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the Deepwater 
Port Regulations. Section 502 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 
1996 prescribes changes to the Deepwater Port current regulations. 
These regulations were developed in the 1970's when there were no 
deepwater ports in the United States. The Coast Guard will be revising 
the regulations to: remove from the regulations, and place in the 
license conditions, those requirements which belong in the license 
conditions; and remove from the regulations those things which can be 
addressed in an operations manual. The Coast Guard may also consider 
revising the regulations to address technological advancements and 
operational experience gained over the last twenty years. In accordance 
with section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Coast Guard is 
also reviewing these regulations for their impacts on small businesses 
and the potential to reduce any such impacts. Public comment on small 
business impacts is specifically requested. This project supports the 
Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety. This rulemaking will 
encompass a complete review of the Deepwater Port Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM(USCG 1998-4441)           08/29/97                    62 FR 45774
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/13/97
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: LT Diane Kalina, Project Manager, G-M, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0226

RIN: 2115-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2258. COMMERCIAL DIVING OPERATIONS (USCG-1998-3786)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1509; 43 USC 1333; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 3703; 46 
USC 6101

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 197; 49 CFR 1.46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project involves reviewing and updating the commercial 
diving regulations which are over 20 years old. A review of the 
commercial diving regulations is needed to determine what parts should 
be updated or changed based on the current standards of safety, 
technology, and industry practices and to evaluate and minimize any 
significant economic impact of the rules upon a small entities. The 
project supports the Coast Guard Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection Program's goal to reduce deaths and injuries on U.S. 
commercial vessels and the Coast Guard's strategic goal of safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/26/98                    63 FR 34840
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/09/98                    63 FR 50848
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT Diane Kalina, Project Manager, G-M, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0226

RIN: 2115-AF64
_______________________________________________________________________




2259. SAFETY OF UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS UNDER THE PASSENGER VESSEL 
SAFETY ACT OF 1993 (USCG-1999-5040)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 2101; 46 USC 2113; 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 4105

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 15; ...; 46 CFR 24 to 28; 46 CFR 70; 46 CFR 169; 
46 CFR 175; 33 CFR 175; 33 CFR 177; 33 CFR 179; 33 CFR 181; 33 CFR 183; 
46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 2; 46 CFR 30; 46 CFR 90; 46 CFR 114; 46 CFR 188; 46 
CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking implements the Passenger Vessel Safety Act 
(PVSA) (Pub. L. 103-206) by amending the rules for Uninspected 
Passenger Vessels (UPVs). Specifically, the Coast Guard is considering 
amending existing UPV definitions to create a new class of UPV of at 
least 100 gross tons carrying not more that 12 passengers. The Coast 
Guard is considering operating, equipment, licensing and special permit 
application requirements appropriate for the new class of vessel. The 
Coast Guard is also considering adding definitions of ``passenger,'' 
``passenger for hire,'' and ``consideration'' to bring its rules into 
conformity with the PVSA. This project supports the Coast Guard's 
strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/99                    64 FR 15709
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/30/99
NPRM                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT Keith B. Janssen, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1055

RIN: 2115-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




2260. CERTIFICATION OF NAVIGATION LIGHTS ON RECREATIONAL VESSELS (CGD 
97-060)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 2071; 33 USC 1602

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 84; 46 CFR 111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project will place navigation lights for recreational 
and uninspected vessels under regulatory control similar to that 
already in place for inspected vessels. Specifically, the

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rule will propose regulations requiring certification that navigation 
lights are in compliance with the Navigation Rules specifications, as 
evidenced by laboratory testing to a performance standard; this level 
of control is currently in place for all other items of safety 
equipment. This action is in accordance with recommendations made by 
the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), the Navigation 
Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC),and the National Association of 
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). This project supports the Coast 
Guard's strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 2115-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




2261. VESSEL DOCUMENTATION (USCG-1998-4784)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 12103(d); 46 USC 31321(a)

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose regulations to: (1) combine a 
Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) with the Builder's 
Certificate (form CG12-1261); (2) require that the Hull Identification 
Number (HIN) be included on the Application for Documentation of 
recreational vessels for those vessels required to have an assigned 
HIN; (3) require the submission of the original State title, or if not 
a title State, the original State registration and/or official 
replacements issued by a titling/registering authority when 
documentation is based on those methods of establishing title and; (4) 
establish procedures for electronic submission of instruments. These 
four initiatives offer increased efficiency of the vessel documentation 
process and increased fraud protection for vessel owners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dennis Nelson, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation Center, 
2039 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, WV 25419
Phone: 304 271-2400

RIN: 2115-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




2262. +REVISED BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) LIMIT (USCG-1998-4593)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 2302

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 95; 33 CFR 177; 46 CFR 4; 46 CFR 4311

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will revise the Federal Blood Alcohol 
concentration(BAC) limit from .10 to .08 percent by weight to determine 
whether operators of recreational vessels are under the influence of 
alcohol. With respect to recreational vessels on navigable waters 
within State boundaries, the Coast Guard will continue to adopt BAC 
limits enacted by respective State jurisdictions. This rulemaking will 
revise the rule adopting State BAC limits to account for recent 
developments in State boating legislation by removing language 
referencing state statutory schemes that no longer exist. The new rule 
will add language to reference statutory schemes that have come into 
existence since the promulgation of the .10 Federal BAC limit for 
recreational vessels. This rulemaking will also insert the words 
``under the influence of alcohol, or a dangerous drug in violation of a 
law of the United States'' in place of the word ``intoxication'' where 
it appears in Titles 33 and 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations. That 
change will affect sections involving operators of both recreational 
and commercial vessels. The purpose of that change is to bring those 
regulations into conformity with the language of 46 USC 2302(c), as 
amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This rulemaking supports the 
Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety. This project is 
significant due to substantial Departmental and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce Schmidt, Project Manager, G-OPB-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0955

RIN: 2115-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




2263. FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION, HULL EXAMINATION ALTERNATIVE FOR CERTAIN 
PASSENGER VESSELS, AND UNDERWATER SURVEYS FOR PASSENGER VESSELS (USCG-
1999-4976)

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 3305 to 3308

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 91; 46 CFR 107; 46 CFR 115; 46 CFR 126; 46 CFR 
131; 46 CFR 167; 46 CFR 169; 46 CFR 176; 46 CFR 189; 46 CFR 2; 46 CFR 
31; 46 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory project will harmonize the inspection/survey 
system that will enable vessel owners and operators to receive their 
certificates of inspection, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) certificates, 
and load line certificates simultaneously. It would also implement the 
1988 Protocol to the 1974 SOLAS Convention. It will facilitate 
international progress in maritime safety and environmental protection. 
For the purpose of continuity, non-convention vessels will comply with

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the new inspection frequency. The proposed regulations would also 
establish hull examination alternatives and a drydock extension policy 
for qualifying passenger vessels that operate exclusively on benign, 
low-risk environments, and that have a limited time underway. In 
addition, the proposed regulations would provide the option of 
alternating drydock examinations with underwater surveys for passenger 
vessels. This project supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and 
Environmental Protection Program's goal of mobility by facilitating 
commerce and eliminating interruptions and impediments to the 
economical movement of goods and people.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Cratty, Project Manager (G-MSR-2), Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593
Phone: 202 267-6742

RIN: 2115-AF73
_______________________________________________________________________




2264. +VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE LOWER MISSISSIPPI/AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION 
SYSTEM CARRIAGE REQUIREMENT (USCG-1998-4399)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1223(a)

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 161; 33 CFR 164; 33 CFR 165

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project proposes to establish a new Vessel Traffic 
Service (VTS) area in the Lower Mississippi River region and proposes 
the implementation of an Automatic Identification System (AIS) carriage 
requirement for certain vessels operating in the new VTS area. The VTS 
Lower Mississippi area of responsibility will span from 20 miles north 
of Baton Rouge (mile marker 255) to the sea buoy at Southwest Pass. The 
proposed AIS carriage requirement is needed because of the technology 
to be employed in VTS Lower Mississippi River. Unlike traditional VTSs, 
which are based on radar and video surveillance and rely on voice 
communications by VHF-FM radio, VTS Lower Mississippi will use AIS 
transponder technology to perform the majority of both surveillance and 
information exchange. AIS transponders automatically exchange 
navigational and positional information in ship-to-ship and ship-to-
shore-to-ship modes. AIS will improve a mariner's situational 
awareness, should reduce the cost of operating a VTS, and will 
eliminate much of the potentially distracting voice communications 
associated with traditional VTS operations. This project will also 
solicit public comments on a potential nationwide AIS carriage 
requirement, which may be implemented at some point in the future. This 
rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of marine safety 
and protecting the marine environment. This rulemaking is significant 
due to public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jorge Arroyo, Project Manager, G-MOV-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0352

RIN: 2115-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




2265. VAPOR CONTROL SYSTEMS (USCG-1999-5150)

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 1225; 33 USC 1231; 33 USC 1321; 46 USC 3306; 46 
USC 3703

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 39; 33 CFR 154.E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project will revise the facility marine vapor control 
systems (VCS) safety regulations and the vessel VCS safety regulations. 
These existing regulations require revision to reflect new Federal and 
State air emissions control requirements,VCS technology developments, 
and to evaluate and minimize any significant economic impacts of the 
rules upon small entities. The revisions will also incorporate Coast 
Guard policies and guidelines developed to support the existing 
regulations and a Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular which 
provides safety guidelines for the design and operation of a marine VCS 
at tank barge cleaning facilities. This project supports the Coast 
Guard Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Program's goal to 
reduce crewmember deaths and injuries on U.S. commercial vessels, it 
seeks to reduce the amount of oil and chemicals discharged into the 
nation's waterways,and it promotes the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sara Ju, Project Manager, G-MSO-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1217

RIN: 2115-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




2266.  TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL ON PASSENGER 
SHIPS (USCG:1999-5610)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 71; 46 USC 73

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 12; 46 CFR 15; 46 CFR 1; 46 CFR 5; 46 CFR 7; 46 
CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project will implement new amendments to the 
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 
Watchkeeping (STCW) that impose requirements for training and 
qualifications of masters, officers, engineers, and ``ratings''The 
following training courses are mandatory for the personnel on passenger 
ships other

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than roll-on, roll-off, carrying more than 12 passengers operating on 
international voyages: (1) Crisis Management and Human Behavior 
Training; (2) Crowd Management; (3) Special Safety Training;(4) 
Training in passenger safety with special attention given to disabled 
persons and others needing assistance;and (5)Special Familiarization 
Training. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of 
safety and protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




2267.  OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990 PHASE-OUT REQUIREMENTS FOR 
SINGLE HULL TANK VESSELS (USCG-1998-4620)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3703; 46 USC 3703a

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 157

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would make changes to the phase-out 
regulations for single hull tank vessels in the most current regulation 
consistent with the Coast Guard's April 21,1999, Federal Register 
notice of policy. In that notice, the Coast Guard set out its policy 
decision that a change in the hull configuration of an existing single 
hull tank vessel to a single hull tank vessel with double sides or a 
double bottom, after August 18, 1990, will not result in a change to 
the tank vessel's originally scheduled phase-out date as required by 
Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's 
strategic goal of protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Policy                04/21/99                    64 FR 19575
NPRM                            11/00/99
Second NPRM                     07/00/00
Final Rule Effective            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Gauvin, Project Manager, G-MSO-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1053

RIN: 2115-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




2268.  INCREASE IN THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING RECREATIONAL BOAT 
ACCIDENTS (USCG-1999-6094)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 6101

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 173; 33 CFR 174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would increase the threshold for reporting 
recreational boat accidents involving only property damage. Because of 
inflation since the threshold was last revised, the threshold now 
requires the reporting of a larger number of minor accidents. These 
numbers distort the statistical base for the Recreational Boating 
Safety Program and increase the burden of paperwork on the boating 
public. Raising the threshold to an appropriate level would provide for 
a consistent statistical base and reduce the administrative burden on 
the Coast Guard and on State accident-investigating personnel as well 
as the burden of paperwork on the boating public. This rule would also 
allow State reporting authorities to submit accident report data 
electronically instead of paper copies of accident reports. This rule 
supports the Coast Guard strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce Schmidt, Project Manager, G-OPB-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0955

RIN: 2115-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




2269.  ELIGIBILITY OF U.S.-FLAG VESSELS MEASURING LESS THAN 100 
FEET TO OBTAIN COMMERCIAL FISHERIES DOCUMENTS (USCG-1999-6095)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 2110; 46 USC 12102

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 67

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 1, 2000.

Abstract: This rulemaking will increase the percentage of stock 
required to be owned by U.S. citizens in corporations owning fishing 
vessels by citizens from 51% to 75%. The rulemaking will also provide 
that fisheries endorsements will become invalid if a documented fishing 
vessel is chartered or leased to a person who is not a citizen or to an 
entity which is ineligible to own a documented fishing vessel. In 
addition, regulatory restrictions must be developed prohibiting 
documentation of certain vessels with a fisheries endorsement if they 
are mortgaged to an entity not entitled to own documented fishing 
vessels. Finally, the regulations must be amended to reflect the repeal 
of the ``grandfather'' provisions of the Commercial Fishing Industry 
Vessel Anti-Reflagging Act of 1987. This rulemaking supports the Coast 
Guard's strategic mission of protecting marine resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Willis, Project Manager, National Vessel 
Documentation Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 
2039 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Washington, WV 25419-9502
Phone: 304 271-2506

RIN: 2115-AF88


_______________________________________________________________________



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2270.  MARINE SHIPBOARD ELECTRICAL CABLE STANDARDS (USCG-1999-
6096)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3306; 46 USC 3703

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project will amend the marine shipboard electrical cable 
regulations by incorporating by reference standards (concerning 
technical specifications) that reflect the latest industry practices 
and Coast Guard policy. The new standards have already been examined 
under Coast Guard regulations and found to be comparable to current 
standards that are incorporated by reference

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected: 001 None

Agency Contact: Dolores Mercier, Project Manager (G-MSE-3), Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0658

RIN: 2115-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




2271.  FEDERAL PILOTAGE IN BALTIMORE HARBOR BALTIMORE, MD (USCG-
1999-6097)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3703; 46 USC 7703; 46 USC 8503

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 15; 49 CFR 1.46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Statuary and decisional law establishes a mariner's 
license is not subject to administrative action unless the mariner is 
acting or operating under it. This project would help ensure that a 
person providing pilotage is operating under the authority of either a 
State or Federal Pilots valid license and also would ensure adequate 
accountability. This rule would add a new section to the regulations to 
require that a foreign-trade vessel to be under the direction and 
control of a Federally-licensed pilot when operating in the designated 
waters of Baltimore Harbor. This project supports the Coast Guard's 
strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/99                    64 FR 56720
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/99
Final Rule                      03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tim Farley, Project Manager, G-MVI-4, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2307

RIN: 2115-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________




2272.  GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE RATES (USCG-1999-6098)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 9303(f)

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Coast Guard conducts an annual review of the Great Lakes 
Pilotage rate based on the ``Great Lakes Pilotage Rates Methodology'' 
published in the Federal Register on May 9, 1996. Depending on the 
results of this review, the Coast Guard can make rate adjustments in 
accordance with the regulations or if the Director of Great Lakes 
Pilotage determines that pilotage rates are within a reasonable range 
of their target, make no adjustments to the rates. This rulemaking will 
reoccur annually after the ``Notice of annual review'' is published in 
the Federal Register and comments to that review are received. This 
project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Flyntz, Project Manager, G-MVP-3, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 366-8981

RIN: 2115-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________




2273.  SAFETY ZONE; OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF PLATFORMS IN THE 
GULF OF MEXICO (CGD08-99-023).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 14 USC 85; 43 USC 1333; 49 CFR 1.46

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 147

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation establishes safety zones around seven 
petroleum producing platforms located in the Gulf of Mexico. These 
platforms are at risk from allison by vessels operating outside the 
Shipping Safety Fairways in the Gulf. The safety zones would keep these 
vessels from entering or remaining in the zones around the platforms 
and would protect the safety of life, property, and the environment. 
This rulemaking furthers the strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Roderick Walker, Program Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 
Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504 589-3043

RIN: 2115-AF93

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



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2274. 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.

Abstract: In May 1989, the Coast Guard began a rulemaking to 
incorporate into regulation certain elements of the Shore Protection 
Act. Its objective is 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. This project supports the Coast Guard's strategic 
goal of protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/24/89                    54 FR 22546
Correction                      06/05/89                    54 FR 24078
Comment Period End              08/24/89                    54 FR 22546
Notice                          12/13/95                    60 FR 64001
Final Action                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This project was formerly known as 
Implementation of the Shore Protection Act of 1988.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/24/89, 54 FR 22546

Agency Contact: LT Charles Srioudom, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2498

RIN: 2115-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




2275. 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: Shipping legislation 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. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's 
strategic goal of mobility of commercial and recreational vessels.

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
Correction                      10/15/93                    58 FR 53624
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/94
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/24/94                     59 FR 8881
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/94
Interim Rule                    04/25/95                    60 FR 20310
Comment Period End              07/24/95
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/17/95                    60 FR 53727
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/95
Change in Effective Date        02/23/96                     61 FR 6943
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/20/97                    62 FR 54385
Change in Effective Date        04/21/98                    63 FR 19657
SNPRM                           11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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 24, 1999. The change 
in effective date of the interim final rule was published April 21, 
1998, 63 FR 19657

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/05/93, 58 FR 5192

Agency Contact: LCDR Nancy Goodridge, Project Manager, G-MRI-3, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0254

RIN: 2115-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




2276. +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. The Coast Guard is evaluating the 
performance of the interim rule and expects to publish a final rule by 
December, 1999. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic 
goal of the protection of natural resources. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of substantial State interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Rule                    11/13/92                    57 FR 53968
Comment Period End              02/11/93
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Al Thuring, Project Manager, National Pollution Funds 
Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Suite 1000, 
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Phone: 202 363-6801

RIN: 2115-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________




2277. HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES OR OTHER DANGEROUS CARGOES WITHIN OR 
CONTIGUOUS TO WATERFRONT FACILITIES (CGD 92-026)(USCG-1998-4302)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1231

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is intended to revise existing regulations 
covering waterfront facilities handling dangerous cargoes. The present 
regulations are outdated and do not reflect improved safety procedures 
and modern transportation methods, such as the use

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of containers. Where appropriate, the regulations would incorporate 
industry standards regarding the handling of hazardous materials at 
waterfront facilities. This project also supports the Vice Commandant's 
workload reduction initiative, and also supports Coast Guard strategic 
goals by reducing deaths and injuries in the maritime industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/13/93                     58 FR 4127
Comment Period End              04/13/93
NPRM                            10/29/98                    63 FR 57964
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/98
NPRM Reopening of Comment Period01/12/99                     64 FR 1770
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/99
Final Rule                      11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: LT Charles Srioudom, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2498

RIN: 2115-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




2278. 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 amend the Hull Identification Number 
(HIN) regulations applicable to manufacturers of recreational boats. 
Changes to the regulations include display of the primary HIN, means of 
attachment, prohibitions against removal, model year, requirements for 
State business license information in manufacturer applications, 
references to State Boating Law administrators and revocation or 
refusal to issue a manufacturer identification code. This rulemaking 
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/94                    59 FR 23651
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/94
Notice of Workshop              11/09/94                    59 FR 55823
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    11/09/94
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/95
SNPRM                           02/21/97                     62 FR 7971
Second NPRM Comment Period End  05/22/97
Request for Comments            11/16/98                    63 FR 63638
Comment Period End              02/16/99
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2279. +TANK VESSEL RESPONSE PLANS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (USCG-1998-
4354)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 89 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2115-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________




2280. 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 reviewed 
its regatta and marine parade permitting regulations and determined 
that certain revisions are needed to eliminate overly burdensome, 
unnecessary, and obsolete requirements. The rule establishes various 
categories of events: those which do not require any notice or a permit 
because they clearly pose no extra or unusual hazard to safety of life; 
those which require written notice because they may pose such a hazard; 
and those which require a permit because they clearly pose such a 
hazard. This rule eliminates the need for permits, and associated 
paperwork burden on the public, unless they are necessary to advance 
the statutory purpose of promoting safety of life during marine events. 
This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine 
safety and mobility of commercial and recreational vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/26/95                    60 FR 67345
Comment Period End              02/09/96
NPRM                            04/17/96                    61 FR 16732
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/96
Interim Rule                    06/28/96                    61 FR 33027
Comment Period End              08/27/96
Delay Effective Date to 01/01/9811/26/96                    61 FR 60027
Delay Effective Date to 01/01/9912/29/97                    62 FR 67570
Delay Effective Date to 01/02/0012/30/98                    63 FR 71753
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking will benefit small entities, 
and state and local governments by reducing the number of submitted 
permits. The rulemaking should reduce the information which is required 
to be submitted from 3,100 permits to 1,500 notifications, 20 of which 
may require additional information. The effective date has been delayed 
until the Coast Guard completes the Environmental Assessment and 
Finding of No Significant Impact

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/26/96, 61 FR 33031

[[Page 64731]]

Agency Contact: Carlton Perry, Project Manager, G-OPB-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0979

RIN: 2115-AF17
_______________________________________________________________________




2281. LICENSING AND MANNING FOR OFFICERS 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 an additional level of license where there has been only two 
licenses. Each level will require greater experience and proficiency. 
This will prevent a new operator with minimal experience from 
commanding the largest flotillas; it will prevent any operator from 
commanding the large 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 physical examination, drug testing, and successful testing. 
This project supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection program's goal to reduce the number of Marine casualties and 
the Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety.

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               08/26/96                    61 FR 43720
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/96
Notice of Intent                12/18/96                    61 FR 66642
SNPRM                           10/27/97                    62 FR 55548
Public Meeting Memphis 02/11/98 01/21/98                     63 FR 3070
Public Meeting Houston 02/13/98 01/21/98
Public Meeting Boston 02/18/98  01/21/98
Public Meeting Seattle 02/24/98 01/21/98
Second NPRM Comment Period End  02/24/98
Interim Final Rule              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LCDR Gerald Miante, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2282. LIMITED SERVICE DOMESTIC VOYAGE LOAD LINES FOR RIVER BARGES ON 
LAKE MICHIGAN (CGD 95-015) (USCG-1998-4623)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 51

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory project will allow certain unmanned dry cargo 
river barges operating on Lake Michigan to be exempted from the normal 
Great Lakes load line requirements provided instead that they obtain a 
limited domestic service load line for two specific routes (Chicago to 
Milwaukee, and Chicago to Muskegon). This will allow certain non-
hazardous cargoes originating at inland river ports to be transported 
as far as Milwaukee and Muskegon by river barge, thereby benefiting 
from the relatively low cost per ton-mile of river barge 
transportation. Compliance is not mandatory other than for those river 
barge operators who voluntarily seek this special load line for their 
barges. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/02/98                    63 FR 58679
Comment Period End              03/04/99
Interim Final Rule              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Jordan, Project Manager, G-MSE-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2988

RIN: 2115-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




2283. TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME IN THE APPROACHES TO DELAWARE BAY (CGD 
97-004)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1223

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 167

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Traffic Separation Scheme in approaches 
to Delaware Bay by shifting eastern approach lanes southward; 
establishing a two-way route for use by tug and tow traffic; and 
reconfiguring the precautionary area to exclude shoal areas too shallow 
for deep-draft vessels. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's 
Marine Safety and Environmental Protection goal of reducing the number 
of collisions, allisions, and groundings, and the Coast Guard's 
strategic goal of marine safety and protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/97                    62 FR 25576
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/97
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jorge Arroyo, Project Manager, G-MOV-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0352

RIN: 2115-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




2284. +FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES FOR TOWING VESSELS (USCG-1998-4445)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 4102

[[Page 64732]]

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 25; 46 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 1, 1997.

Abstract: This rulemaking will require fire-protection measures such as 
fire detectors, alarms, portable extinguishers, and periodic crew 
training on towing vessels. The purpose of this rulemaking is to reduce 
oil spills from single-hull, non-self-propelled tank vessels that may 
become adrift because of a loss of propulsion through fire on their 
attending towing vessels. Drifting oil barges have run aground and 
spilled their cargoes, causing considerable damage to marine life and 
the environment. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic 
goals of marine safety and protection of the marine environment. This 
project is classed significant by DOT becuase of congressional & public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/97                    62 FR 52057
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/98
Interim Final Rule              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking was one component of the 
proposed regulations for Towing Vessel Safety (CGD 97-064) (RIN 2115-
AF53) concerning tank barges. To expedite the publication of 
regulations mandated by statute, the Towing Vessel Safety rulemaking 
was separated into additional rulemakings. The other former components 
of the Towing Vessel Safety rulemaking are Emergency Control Measures 
for Tank Barges (USCG-1998-4443) (RIN 2115-AF65) and Towing Vessel 
Safety(Fire Suppression systems and other Measures for Towing Vessels) 
(CGD-97-064)(RIN-2115-AF53).

Agency Contact: Randall Eberly, Project Manager, G-MSE-4, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1099

RIN: 2115-AF66
_______________________________________________________________________




2285. STANDARD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM EXEMPTION FROM GROSS TONNAGE (USCG-
1999-5118)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 2301; 46 USC 14103

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to permit a crosspiece and 
bolting arrangement to hold bulkhead boards or plates in place. Coast 
Guard tonnage regulations provide an exemption from gross tonnage of 
superstructure spaces that are open to weather. To qualify as ``open to 
the weather,'' the end bulkhead of the structure must be open, although 
the opening may be fitted with shifting boards dropped into channel 
sections, or a temporary cover plate or boards held in place with hook 
bolts meeting specific criteria. Prior to 1989, the tonnage regulations 
permitted a crosspiece and bolting arrangement to hold bulkhead boards 
or plates in place. The associated bulkhead was essentially 
``sandwiched'' between the boards or plates and cross pieces. In 1989, 
this crosspiece bolting arrangement alternative was deleted from the 
regulation text in error while the tonnage regulations were being 
revised. This rulemaking will proceed directly to a final rule because 
it relieves a burden by reinstating a previously allowed alternative. 
Accordingly, this rule is noncontroversial and unlikely to spur adverse 
public comment. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic 
goal of facilitating maritime commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Earekson, Project Manager, Marine Safety Center, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 366-6441

RIN: 2115-AF76
_______________________________________________________________________




2286. +RESPONSE PLANS FOR MARINE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED FACILITIES 
HANDLING NON-PETROLEUM OILS (1999-USCG-5149)

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: 33 USC 1321

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 154.12

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March, 1999.

Abstract: This rulemaking project would revise regulations for response 
plans for animal fats and vegetable oils facilities to address a 
congressional mandate. Revisions will downgrade facilities from a 
significant and substantial harm classification to a substantial harm 
classification and clarify planning and equipment requirements. This 
regulatory project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal to reduce 
the amount of oil discharged into the marine environment. This 
regulatory project is a significant rulemaking due to public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/99                    64 FR 17222
NPRM Comment Period End         07/07/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT Clardia Gelzer, Project Manager, G-MOR, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1983

RIN: 2115-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




2287. UPDATE OF STANDARDS FROM AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND 
MATERIALS (ASTM) (USCG-1999-5151)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 1 CFR 51.5; 33 CFR 127; 33 CFR 154 to 155; 33 CFR 159; 33

[[Page 64733]]

CFR 164; 33 CFR 183; 46 CFR 20; 46 CFR 28; 46 CFR 30; 46 CFR 32 to 35; 
46 CFR 38 to 39; 46 CFR 54; 46 CFR 56; 46 CFR 58; 46 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulation is to update 143 of the 170 
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards that have 
been incorporated by reference in Titles 33 and 46 of the Code Federal 
Regulations. Some of the existing standards are 20 years old. By 
ensuring that industry is using the latest standards technology 
available, the Coast Guard will improve maritime safety and help ensure 
the adequacy of oil spill response equipment. Because this project is 
expected to be noncontroversial and is unlikely to spur adverse public 
comment, the Coast Guard will promulgate the regulations as a direct 
final rule. This project supports the Coast Guard's goals of marine 
safety and the protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 202 267-0275

RIN: 2115-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




2288.  ANCHORAGE GROUND; SAFETY ZONE; SPEED LIMIT; TONGASS 
NARROWS AND KETCHIKAN, AK (CGD17-99-002)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 471; 33 USC 1231; 33 USC 2071

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 162; 33 CFR 165; 33 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would grant an exemption from the present 7-
knot speed limit in Tongass Narrows, AK, for float plane take-off and 
landing and vessels 26 feet in length or less. The geographic area for 
the speed limit would be expanded. A safety zone used for cruise ship 
anchorages would be redesignated as an anchorage area to reflect actual 
usage of the area and transiting vessels would be required to move 
quickly and directly through the anchorage, without rapid course 
changes, to increase safety. This project supports the Coast Guard's 
strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/99                    64 FR 14414
Comment Period End              05/10/99
Interim Final Rule              06/02/99                    64 FR 29554
Comment Period End              11/30/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT P. W. Clark, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2030 Sealevel Drive, Suite 203, 
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907 225-4496

RIN: 2115-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




2289.  TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES: OFF SAN FRANCISCO, IN THE 
SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL, IN THE APPROACHES TO LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH, 
CALIFORNIA (USCG-1999-5700)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1223

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 167

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will propose amendments to the existing San 
Francisco and Santa Barbara Channel Traffic Separation Schemes (TSSs). 
These amendments are adopted by the international Maritime Organization 
and have been validated by several recent vessel routing studies. With 
the amendments in place, commercial vessels would be routed farther 
offshore when entering or departing the TSSs, thereby providing an 
extra margin of safety and environmental protection for the Monterey 
Bay National Marine Sanctuary and adjacent waters. This rulemaking will 
incorporate the modified TSSs, as well as the existing Los Angeles/Long 
Beach TSS, into the Code of Federal Regulations. This project supports 
the Coast Guard's strategic goals of safety and protecting the marine 
environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32451
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/99
Interim Final Rule              06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ed Larue, Project Manager, G-MOV, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0400

RIN: 2115-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




2290.  VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE (VTS) PUGET SOUND SECTOR BOUNDARY 
CHANGE (USCG-1999-6141).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1231; 33 USC 1223

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 161.12; 33 CFR 162.12B; 49 CFR 1.46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will change the sector boundary of the Vessel 
Traffic Service (VTS) sector in Puget Sound. VTS sectors are areas of 
navigable waters within which radar surveillance aids maritime 
navigation. The change to the Puget Sound VTS will shift the entire 
sector about three mile south of its current position. This change will 
create a safer environment for mariners attempting to navigate a blind 
curve. The boundary line will also be drafted so that it is easier for 
mariners to locate on a navigation chart. This rulemaking supports the 
Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jorge Arroyo, Project Manager, G-MOV-2, Department of

[[Page 64734]]

Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0352

RIN: 2115-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



_______________________________________________________________________




2291. 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: These routine and frequent regulations establish limited 
access zones in which the Coast Guard exercises control of all vessels 
to ensure the safety or security of events, vessels or individuals. 
They are usually of short duration, ranging from a few hours to a few 
days. Safety zones are established for events such as fireworks 
displays, high speed races, or the transit of dangerous cargoes such as 
explosives or liquefied petroleum gas. Security zones are established 
for presidential or vice presidential visits, high profile events such 
as the Olympics, or controversial events such as transport of spent 
nuclear fuel. Safety and security zones are promulgated by Captains of 
the Port or District Commanders in response to requests or 
notifications from appropriate officials. These routine and frequent 
rulemakings support the Coast Guard's strategic goals of waterways 
management and marine safety. Total actions expected 10/01/1999 to 10/
01/2000: 250.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Ed Larue, Project Manager, G-MOV, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0400

RIN: 2115-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




2292. SPECIAL ANCHORAGE AREAS/ANCHORAGE GROUNDS 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: These routine and frequent regulations are established where 
maritime and commercial interests require them for safety of 
navigation. Special anchorage areas are areas in which vessels of not 
more than 65 feet may anchor without displaying the required lights or 
sound signals. These special anchorage areas are limited 
geographically, and depending upon the purpose, establish both long and 
short-term anchorages. Anchorage grounds are limited geographically, 
delineate the types and size of vessel which may use the anchorage, and 
may place time and other restrictions on its use. Special anchorage 
areas and anchorage grounds are promulgated by District Commanders in 
response to requests from appropriate officials. These routine and 
frequent rulemakings support the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
waterways management and marine safety. Total actions expected 10/01/
1999 to 10/01/2000: 10.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Ed Larue, Project Manager, G-MOV, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0400

RIN: 2115-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




2293. +DISCHARGE-REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FOR VESSELS CARRYING OIL (USCG-1998-
4858)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 155

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

Abstract: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 directed the President by 
August 18, 1992, to: require periodic inspection of discharge-removal 
equipment to ensure that it is available in an emergency, and to 
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. This project 
supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection 
goal to reduce the consequence of pollution incidents and the Coast 
Guard's strategic goal of protection of natural resources. This project 
is considered significant because of expected costs and substantial 
public interest.

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    10/26/92                    57 FR 48489
NPRM Comment Period End         10/29/92
Extension Comment Period End    11/16/92
Interim Rule                    12/22/93                    58 FR 67988
Interim Rule Effective          01/21/94
Correction                      01/26/94                     59 FR 3749
Comment Period End              02/22/94
Final Action                    06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David DuPont, Project Manager, G-MSR-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001

[[Page 64735]]

Phone: 202 267-0971

RIN: 2115-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________




2294. 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 implements section 1013 (Claims Procedures) 
and section 1014 (Designation of Source and Advertisement) of the Oil 
Pollution Act of 1990. The interim rule provides the requirements for 
the filing of claims for uncompensated removal costs or damages 
resulting from the discharge of oil, for the designation of the sources 
of the discharge, and for the advertisement of where claims are to be 
filed. The interim rule also included the processing of natural 
resource damage (NRD) claims. The NRD claims, however, were not 
processed until September 25, 1997, when the Department of Justice 
issued an opinion that the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSTLF) is 
available without further appropriation to pay trustee NRD claims under 
the general claims provisions of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 
U.S.C. 2712(a)(4). Release of the final rule will be delayed until 
additional experience is gained on the adjudication of these NRD 
claims. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
the protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/12/92                    57 FR 36314
Correction                      09/09/92                    57 FR 41104
Comment Period End              12/10/92
Final Rule                      12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Calkin, Project Manager, National Pollution Funds 
Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Suite 1000, 
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Phone: 202 493-6845

RIN: 2115-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________




2295. +ESCORT VESSELS FOR CERTAIN TANKERS (CGD 91-202)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 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 and requires a two-vessel escort for 
single-hull tankers greater than 5,000 gross tons. On November 1, 1994, 
the crash stop criteria were suspended because of industry concerns 
about meeting the criteria. On February 1, 1995, a notice of 
availability of a two part study assessing the capability of escort 
tugs to control disabled tankers in Prince William Sound was published. 
This project supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection program's goal to reduce the amount of oil discharged into 
the marine environment and the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
protecting natural resources. This project is considered significant 
because of substantial public and State government interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/92                    57 FR 30058
Comment Period End              09/08/92
Reopening of Comment Period     03/26/93                    58 FR 16391
ANPRM                           04/27/93                    58 FR 25766
Notice of Public Hearings       04/29/93                    58 FR 25959
Correction                      05/19/93                    58 FR 29157
Comment Period End ANPRM        06/28/93
Comment Period End NPRM         07/24/93
Part 1 of Study                 01/10/94                     59 FR 1411
Final Action                    08/19/94                    59 FR 42962
Final Action Partial Suspension 
Crash Stop Criteria             11/01/94                    59 FR 54519
Final Action Effective Partial 
Suspension                      11/17/94
Part II of Study                02/01/95                     60 FR 6345


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/19/94, 59 FR 42962

Agency Contact: Karen Adams, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6819

RIN: 2115-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




2296. REGATTA REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1233

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These routine and frequent special local regulations ensure 
the safety of participants and spectators in regattas and marine 
parades. They specify such things as separate participant and spectator 
areas, separation schemes for water craft in the area of the event, and 
temporary restrictions on waterways to accommodate the event. These 
rules are short-term, usually applying to a single event not exceeding 
8 hours in duration, and usually encompassing only a small portion of a 
navigable waterway. These rules are promulgated by District Commanders 
in response to a request from a sponsoring organization. These routine 
and frequent rulemakings support the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
marine safety, and mobility of commercial and recreational vessel 
traffic. Total actions expected 10/01/1999 to 10/01/2000: 75.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 64736]]

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

Agency Contact: Carlton Perry, Project Manager, G-OPB-1, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0979

RIN: 2115-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




2297. DRAWBRIDGE REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 33 USC 499

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 117

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These routine and frequent regulations establish operating 
schedules, and notice requirements, for drawbridges across navigable 
waterways. Drawbridge regulations establish the permanent draw 
operation schedules for bridges and specify what notice mariners must 
give to request an opening. Short-term deviations from the permanent 
schedule may be issued for bridge repairs or to test the effectiveness 
of a proposed new opening schedule. Drawbridge regulations are 
promulgated by District Commanders usually at the request of the bridge 
owner or operator, or of local officials or local Coast Guard bridge 
administration officials. These routine and frequent rulemakings 
support the Coast Guard's strategic goals of waterways management, 
marine safety, and mobility of commercial and recreational vessel 
traffic. Total actions expected 10/01/1999 to 10/01/2000:80.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2298. +ESCORT VESSELS IN CERTAIN U.S. WATERS (CGD 91-202A)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 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 
project supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection program's goal to reduce the amount of oil discharged into 
the marine environment and the Coast Guard's strategic goal of 
protecting natural resources. 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
Comment Period End              06/28/93
Request for Comments            12/21/94                    59 FR 65741
Comment Period End              02/13/95


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking is a companion to 2115-AE10, 
which concerns Prince William Sound and Puget Sound.

Agency Contact: Karen Adams, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6819

RIN: 2115-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________




2299. REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1233; 50 USC 191

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 165

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These routine and frequent regulations establish operating 
requirements for vessels within specified geographic areas to ensure 
safety on the navigable waters where some special or unusual 
circumstance exists. Regulated navigation areas are limited areas in 
which the Coast Guard specifies operational or vessel restrictions such 
as vessel entry, movement or departure; and vessel size, speed, 
horsepower, or draft limitations. Regulated navigation areas are 
promulgated by District Commanders, usually at the request of Coast 
Guard marine safety or local maritime safety officials. These routine 
and frequent rulemakings support the Coast Guard's strategic goals of 
waterways management, marine safety, and mobility of commercial and 
recreational vessel traffic. Total actions expected 10/01/1999 to 10/
01/2000: 10.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Ed Larue, Project Manager, G-MOV, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0400

RIN: 2115-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




2300. +IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1995 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL 
CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR 
SEAFARERS, 1978 (STCW) (CGD 95-062)

Priority: Other Significant

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, Statutory, February 1, 1997.

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 came into force on February 1, 1997. This project is 
intended to implement

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them by revising current regulations to ensure that the United States 
complies with their requirements on: the training of merchant mariners, 
the documenting of their qualifications, and watch-standing and other 
arrangements aboard seagoing merchant ships of the United States. This 
rulemaking is considered significant due to potential impact on 
industry and potential effect on international interests. This project 
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety, and the 
Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program's goal 
of reducing deaths and injuries of crewmembers on domestic merchant 
vessels and eliminating substandard vessels from the navigable waters 
of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Meeting               08/02/95                    60 FR 39306
Comment Period End              09/29/95
Notice of Inquiry               11/13/95                    60 FR 56970
Comment Period End              01/12/96
NPRM                            03/26/96                    61 FR 13284
Notice of Public Meetings       04/08/96                    61 FR 15438
Comment Period End              07/24/96
Notice of Intent                02/04/97                     62 FR 5197
Interim Final Rule              06/26/97                    62 FR 34505
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/28/97
Final Action                    02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2301. PROPELLER INJURY PREVENTION ABOARD RENTAL BOATS (CGD 95-041)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 4302

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 173; 33 CFR 174; 33 CFR 175; 33 CFR 177; 33 CFR 
179; 33 CFR 181; 33 CFR 183; 33 CFR 187

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. Future action is partially dependent upon results of a 
Technology Comparison and testing of propellers, propeller guards, etc. 
conducted under a Coast Guard grant. This rulemaking supports the Coast 
Guard's strategic goal of marine safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            05/11/95                    60 FR 25191
Comment Period End              07/10/95
Reopening of Comment Period     08/09/95                    60 FR 40545
Comment Period End              11/07/95
ANPRM                           03/26/96                    61 FR 13123
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/01/96
Request for Comments            04/28/97                    62 FR 22991
Comment Period End              07/28/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Randolph 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2302. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES ACT OF 1996 (CGD 
97-068)(USCG-1998-3423)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4701; 16 USC 4702; 16 USC 4711 to 4714; 16 USC 
4721 to 4728; 16 USC 4741; 16 USC 4751

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 151

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 26, 1997.

Abstract: rulemaking establishes voluntary ballast water exchange 
guidelines applicable to all vessels entering U.S. waters, as well as 
reporting and sampling procedures to monitor compliance. Ballast water 
has been identified as a major pathway for the introduction and spread 
of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). This project supports the Coast 
Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program's goal to 
reduce the volume of untreated ballast water discharged into United 
States waters, and the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protection of 
natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/10/98                    63 FR 17782
NPRM Comment Period End         06/09/98
Interim Final Rule              05/17/99                    64 FR 26672
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/01/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: LT M. Pat McKeown, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0500

RIN: 2115-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________




2303. RULES OF PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND EVIDENCE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COAST GUARD (USCG-1998-3472)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 7701; 46 USC 7702; 33 USC 1321; 42 USC 9609

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 20; 46 CFR 5; 46 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Coast Guard maintains two separate sets of procedural 
rules for administrative adjudications against merchant mariners' 
license, certificates, and documents, and the adjudication of class II 
civil penalties. The rules for suspension and revocation, contained

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in part 5 of title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), date 
from 1948 and are based on criminal procedure. The rules for class II 
civil penalties, contained in part 20 of title 33 of the CFR, date from 
1994 and are based on the Model Rules of Administrative Procedure and 
on other modern rules for civil procedure. Neither set implements the 
authority of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), which provides for 
the temporary suspension of a license, certificate, or document for up 
to 45 days without a hearing, in certain circumstances, and a hearing 
within 30 days of any such suspension. This rulemaking would 
consolidate all procedural rules for administrative adjudications for 
class II civil penalties, and allow the Coast Guard to implement the 
OPA 90 authority. This project supports two goals: the strategic goal 
of the Coast Guard to promote safety, and the goal of its program in 
Marine Safety and Environmental Protection to reduce injuries and 
deaths of crewmembers aboard commercial vessels of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/98                    63 FR 16731
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/98
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/20/98                    63 FR 27700
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/98
Interim Final Rule              05/24/99                    64 FR 28054
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/23/99
Interim Final Rule Correction   06/28/99                    64 FR 34540
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/23/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking revises in part the previous 
docket of CGD 94-101 (RIN 2115-AD94), which was terminated on December 
20, 1995.

Agency Contact: George Jordan, Project Manager, G-CJ, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-2940

RIN: 2115-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




2304. +EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS FOR PASSENGER VESSELS (USCG-1998-3473)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 14 USC 633; 33 USC 1221; 33 USC 1223; 33 USC 1224; 33 
USC 1231; 33 USC 1232; 46 USC 3306

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 1; 46 CFR 7 to 10; 46 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require vessel owners or operators of 
small passenger vessels and passenger vessels in domestic service to 
develop, maintain, and exercise emergency response plans. The first 
step in this process is to publish an advance notice of proposed 
rulemaking to seek feedback from vessel owners and operators. Emergency 
response plans would establish a process that initiates and maintains 
actions to prevent injury and loss of life during collisions, 
allisions, groundings, fires, and other emergencies. The plans would 
address issues such as passenger egress, crew training, and available 
emergency resources both on a vessel and in a vessel's operating area. 
This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of national 
security. This rulemaking is significant due to important Department of 
Transportation policy and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/26/98                     63 FR 9916
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/28/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Karen Adams, Project Manager, G-MSR-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6819

RIN: 2115-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________




2305. +EMERGENCY CONTROL MEASURES FOR TANK BARGES (USCG-1998-4443)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3719

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 155; 46 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 1, 1997.

Abstract: This rulemaking will require anchor systems and retrieval 
systems or measures for all single-hull tank barges operating on the 
waters listed in the rule (primarily offshore). The purpose of this 
rulemaking is to reduce oil spills from single-hull, non-self-propelled 
tank vessels. Drifting oil barges have run aground and spilled their 
cargoes, causing considerable damage to marine life and the 
environment. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals 
of marine safety and protection of the marine environment. This 
rulemaking is classed as significant because of congressional and 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/97
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/98
Interim Final Rule              12/30/98                    63 FR 71754
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/30/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking was one component of the 
originally proposed regulations for Towing Vessel Safety (CGD 1997-064) 
(RIN 2115-AF53) concerning tank barges. To expedite the publication of 
regulations mandated by statute, two of the components for the original 
Towing Vessel Safety rulemaking separated into rulemakings. The other 
former component of the Towing Vessel Safety rulemaking is Fire 
Protection Measures for Towing Vessels (USCG-1998-4445) (RIN 2115-
AF66). The original rulemaking is Towing Vessel Safety (Fire 
Suppression and Other Measures for Towing Vessels)(CGD 1997-064).

Agency Contact: Robert Spears, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001

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Phone: 202 267-1099

RIN: 2115-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




2306. +IMPROVEMENTS TO MARITIME SAFETY PUGET SOUND-AREA WATERS (USCG-
1998-4501)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1223 to 1224

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would promulgate measures to improve maritime 
safety in Puget Sound-Area waters including Puget Sound, the Strait of 
Juan de Fuca, passages around and through the San Juan Islands, and the 
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Based on a determination by 
the Secretary of Transportation regarding the status of maritime safety 
in the Puget Sound-area, the Coast Guard has initiated a comprehensive 
cost-benefit analysis to study the feasibility of implementing new 
safety measures, including extended tug escort requirements and a 
dedicated response vessel. Public input will help focus this cost-
benefit analysis and develop any future proposed rules, if deemed 
necessary. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard Marine Safety and 
Environmental Protection Program's goal to reduce the amount of oil 
discharged into the marine environment and the Coast Guard's strategic 
goal of protection of natural resources. This is a significant action 
due to substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/24/98                    63 FR 64937
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/24/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: CDR T. M. Close, Department of Transportation, U.S. 
Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0177

RIN: 2115-AF68
_______________________________________________________________________




2307.  MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM OFF THE NORTHEAST AND THE 
SOUTHEAST COASTS OF THE UNITED STATES (USCG-1999-5525)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1230(d)

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 169

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory project will establish two mandatory ship 
reporting systems in areas off the U.S. Atlantic Coast to protect the 
endangered Northern Right Whale. These areas are critically important 
calving and feeding grounds for that species. Although right whales are 
also found outside of these areas, the proposed areas are targeted 
because they have both large numbers of whales and a high volume of 
ship traffic. Ship collisions are the largest known source of human 
related mortality of right whales. Communication between shore-based 
authorities and ships would minimize the risk of collision damage to 
ships and the whales as well as provide beneficial information to 
ships. The reporting system will require ships weighing more than 300 
gross tons to notify the Coast Guard of their intention to enter these 
areas. In return the mariner will be provided with automated 
information about the last known locations of any right whales. This 
project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protecting the 
marine environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/01/99                    64 FR 29229
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/01/99
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/01/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The International Maritime Organization 
established a June 30,1999 implementation for a mandatory reporting 
system. Less than 300 northern right whales are now known to exist. 
Designing an effective and simple reporting program in conjunction with 
other Federal agencies eliminated the availability of time to propose 
the regulations for comment prior to promulgation. However, the Coast 
Guard may revise the regulations in response to comments.

Agency Contact: Edward J. LaRue, Jr, Project Manager-G-MOV, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0416

RIN: 2115-AF82
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)



_______________________________________________________________________




2308. TANK LEVEL OR PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICES (CGD 90-071)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3703

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 32

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

Abstract: In the NPRM of August 21, 1995, the Coast Guard proposed 
minimum performance standards for tank level or pressure monitoring 
devices for single-hull tank vessels that carry oil in bulk as cargo. A 
technical feasibility study was commissioned by the Coast guard to 
analyze existing tank level detection devices. The study concluded 
that, under ideal conditions, a 2 percent change in tank volume might 
be detected. This is not accurate enough to meet the requirements set 
by the NPRM. Several comment letters on this NPRM were received from 
industry that expressed concern about the lack of current technology 
available to measure the required quantity specified in the rule. A 
temporary rule for these standards was enacted on April 28, 1997 and 
was effective until April 28,1999. In this temporary rule, the Coast 
Guard indicated that if a device is developed that could meet the

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technical specifications set forth, the costs and benefits associated 
with the device would be examined. During the effective dates, no 
comments were received nor were any devices submitted for consideration 
that complied with the proposed minimum performance standards. Because 
current technology can not create a device that can meet reasonable 
expectations, the temporary rule was allowed to expire, and no further 
action is required. If the Coast Guard ever receives information about 
a device that is accurate enough to meet the standard, the rulemaking 
will be reinitiated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/07/91                    56 FR 21116
Comment Period End              10/04/91
Technical Feasibility Study     02/05/93                     58 FR 7292
Notice of Public Meeting        11/15/94                    59 FR 58810
NPRM                            08/21/95                    60 FR 43427
Comment Period End              11/20/95
Final Rule                      03/28/97                    62 FR 14828
Final Action Effective          04/28/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: LT Chris Carter, 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-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________




2309. USER FEES FOR MARINE LICENSING, CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRY, AND 
MERCHANT MARINER DOCUMENTS (USCG-1997-2799)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 2110; 14 USC 664; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 12; 49 CFR 1.46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project would revise user fees for Coast Guard services 
relating to the issuance of merchant mariner licenses, certificates of 
registry and MMDs. This rulemaking was ordered by the District Court 
for the D.C. Circuit. The litigation was settled on September 17, 1997, 
but the terms of the settlement require the Coast Guard to complete the 
rulemaking. The user fees are based on direct and indirect personnel 
costs and overhead costs associated with specific services, and will 
affect all mariners obtaining or renewing marine licenses, certificates 
of registry and Merchant Mariner Documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/98                    63 FR 16024
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/98
Final Action                    08/05/99                    64 FR 42812
Final Action Effective          10/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The previous docket number for this rulemaking 
was CGD 97-049. Annual compliance costs to the public are approximately 
$9.2 million. Related Dockets are CGD 96-053 and USCG-1997-2798.

Agency Contact: CDR. David Skewe, Project Manager, G-MRP-2, Department 
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.Coast Guard, 2100 Second 
Street SW,, Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 267-6888

RIN: 2115-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




2310. MARITIME COURSE APPROVAL PROCEDURES (USCG-1998-3824)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701; 46 USC 2101; 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 2110; 46 
USC 7101 et seq; 46 USC 7502; 46 USC 7505; 46 USC 7701

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 10; 49 CFR 1.45; 49 CFR 1.46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will permit the Coast Guard to suspend or 
revoke its approval of courses for merchant mariners. Current 
regulations do not contain provisions to suspend or revoke course 
approvals. This rulemaking will affect training schools which offer 
Coast Guard approved courses, when those schools fail to comply with 
the terms of course approval. By ensuring that schools maintain 
uniformly high standards, this rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's 
Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program's goal of reducing 
injuries and deaths aboard commercial vessels, and reducing the amount 
of pollution being discharged into the marine environment, and the 
Coast Guard's strategic goal of protection of natural resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/98                    63 FR 26566
NPRM Comment Period End         07/13/98
Final Rule                      02/02/99                     64 FR 4981
Final Rule Effective            10/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Cavo, Project Manager, National Maritime Center, 
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Suite 510, 4200 Wilson 
Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203-1801
Phone: 703 235-0010

RIN: 2115-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________




2311. REVISE FEES TO NUMBER UNDOCUMENTED VESSELS IN ALASKA (USCG-1998-
3386)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 12307

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 173

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the current fees the Coast Guard charges 
for numbering undocumented vessels in Alaska. The fees were promulgated 
in 1972 and do not reflect the costs that the Coast Guard incurs to 
issue the vessel numbers. All fees collected go to the Treasury's 
General Fund. The rule should result in an increased fee that reflects 
the current costs for the Coast Guard to issue the vessel numbers in 
Alaska. This rulemaking is required by the Coast Guard Authorization 
Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-324).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/01/99                     64 FR 4816
NPRM Comment Period End         04/02/99
Final Action                    07/06/99                    64 FR 36240
Final Action Effective          09/01/99

[[Page 64741]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Giles, Project Manager, G-OPB-2, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0911

RIN: 2115-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________




2312. CHEMICAL TESTING; MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS (USCG-1998-4469)

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 2115

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Management and Budget requested that the Coast 
Guard reduce its reporting requirements for chemical drug testing 
program data, contained in entitled Management Information System (MIS) 
requirements. The Coast Guard will eliminate the MIS reporting 
requirements for those employers with ten or fewer covered employees 
who have provided the required MIS reports for three consecutive years. 
These employers will continue to collect and retain the drug testing 
data; but will not have to compile and report the data annually to 
Coast Guard. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal 
of mobility of commercial vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/24/98                    63 FR 71257
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/99
Final Rule Effective            04/27/99
Final Rule                      06/15/99                    64 FR 31989

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LT Jennifer Ledbetter, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0684

RIN: 2115-AF67
_______________________________________________________________________




2313. INCORPORATIONS BY REFERENCE FOR ALTERNATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM 
(ACP)(USCG-1999-5004)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3116

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 8.110(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking is to add the following 
recently approved sets of classification society rules and U.S. 
supplements for those rules to the ACP regulations: The American Bureau 
of Shipping (ABS) 1997 and 1998 Rules for Building and Classing Steel 
Vessels; The 1997 U.S. Supplement to ABS Rules for Steel Vessels; ABS 
1998 Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units 
(MODUs); The 1998 U.S. Supplement to ABS Rules for MODUs; 1998 Lloyd's 
Register (LR) of Shipping Rules and Regulations for Classification of 
Ships; and the 1998 U.S. Supplement to LR Rules for Cargo Ship Safety 
Construction. Adding these rules and supplements through incorporation 
by reference is essential to the continued viability and validity of 
the Alternate Compliance Program for vessel inspection. This rulemaking 
is noncontroversial because it is administrative in nature and unlikely 
to result in adverse public comment. Accordingly, the Coast Guard 
intends to issue this rule as a direct final rule. This rulemaking 
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of facilitating maritime 
commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/99                    64 FR 30437
Final Action Effective          09/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Spears, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1099

RIN: 2115-AF74
_______________________________________________________________________




2314.  YEAR 2000 (Y2K) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS AND 
MARINE FACILITIES (USCG-1999-3917)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 3715; 33 USC 1223

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This temporary rulemaking will require certain vessels and 
marine facility operators to complete Y2K Readiness Questionnaires and 
submit them to the Coast Guard. Responses to the questionnaires will 
help Captains of the Port (COTPs) assess vessel and facility 
preparedness for potential Y2K-related system malfunctions. This 
information will help COTPs articulate threats during peak Y2K risk 
periods and implement appropriate control measures to ensure safety and 
environmental protection. This project supports the Coast Guard's 
strategic goals of marine safety and protection of the marine 
environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/23/99                    64 FR 33404
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/23/99
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/23/99
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Period Ends                     03/31/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Hannon, Project Manager, Department of 
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1464

RIN: 2115-AF85

[[Page 64742]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2315.  +CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS (SECTION 
610 REVIEW)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; ; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 
40103; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44110; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 
44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 
44715

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA intends to conduct a 610 review (a review under 
section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act) of this part and RIN 
2120-AG93 has been added to the Agenda to reflect this review. The FAA 
carries out its responsibility to promote safety of flight of civil 
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing minimum standards governing the 
design and construction of aircraft, aircraft engines and propellers 
and appliances as may be required in the interest of safety. The FAA 
has established procedural requirements in 14 CFR part 21 for the 
issuance of the following certificates and approvals: (1) type 
certificates and changes to type certificates; (2) production 
certificates; (3) airworthiness certificates; (4) export airworthiness 
certificates and approvals; and (5) approvals of certain materials, 
parts processes and appliances produced for sale or installation on a 
type certificated product. Also contained in this part are the rules 
governing the holders of certificates. In order to be issued a type 
certificate, the applicant must show that the product complies with the 
airworthiness standards for the product (aircraft, aircraft engine, or 
propeller). The airworthiness standards are amended as needed to 
reflect continually changing technology, correct design deficiencies, 
and provide safety enhancements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice;Request for Information  11/00/99
Comment Period Ends             11/00/99
Review To Be Completed          12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Paul Larson, Office of Aviation Policy and Plans, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3296

RIN: 2120-AG93
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



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2316. +PART 145 REVIEW: REPAIR STATIONS

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 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; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 
USC 44702; 49 USC 44703

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. 
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                            06/21/99                    64 FR 33142
NPRM Comment Period End         10/19/99
Final Action                    02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-87-045R. This project was 
formerly entitled Review and Revision of Repair Station Requirements, 
and Repair Station and Repairmen Certification Rules.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/21/99, 64 FR 33142

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2317. +IMPROVED SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT FOR INADVERTENT WATER LANDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 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; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

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

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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
SNPRM                           02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR-85-265R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/30/88, 53 FR 248

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
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2318. +RETROFIT OF IMPROVED SEATS IN AIR CARRIER TRANSPORT CATEGORY 
AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 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; 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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 28, 1988.

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
Reopening of Comment Period     10/30/98                    63 FR 58331
NPRM Comment Period End         01/08/99
SNPRM                           09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket 25611. Project Number: AIR-88-136R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/17/88, 53 FR 1765

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-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




2319. +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                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-382R

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 02/00/2

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
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2320. +FLIGHT OPERATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 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; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119

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 initiated

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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. This 
rulemaking is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy Statement                12/07/98                    63 FR 67505
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-154R

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2321. +AIR TOUR STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 
44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FAA will propose new regulations for 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                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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.''

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/

Agency Contact: Katherine M. Hakala, Air Transportation Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3760

RIN: 2120-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




2322. +OVERFLIGHTS OF UNITS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 90 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________




2323. +FLIGHT CREWMEMBER DUTY PERIOD LIMITATIONS, FLIGHT TIME 
LIMITATIONS, AND REST REQUIREMENTS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 91 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2324. +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                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-90-082

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2325. +PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGES

Priority: Other Significant

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 would propose 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

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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
Comment Period Extended         05/21/96                    61 FR 25420
Comment Period End              08/16/96
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: APP-94-568P.

Agency Contact: Sheryl Scarborough, Airport Financial Assistance 
Division, Office of Airports Planning and Programmi, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8825

RIN: 2120-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




2326. +DURATION BETWEEN EXAMINATIONS FOR FIRST- AND SECOND-AIRMAN 
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AAM-95-065R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2327. 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 periodic 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                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AAM-95-065R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/99.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2328. +FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS REGARDING AIRCRAFT PARTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44913

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

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. This action is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AGC-94-549R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2329. +CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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

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to 44718; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46502

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action sought public comment on issues relating to the 
use of child restraint systems in aircraft during all phases of flight 
(i.e., taxi, takeoff, landing, or any other time the seat belt sign is 
illuminated). Specifically, the agency sought information about 
existing child restraint systems, the development of new and improved 
child restraint systems, the ease with which existing or new child 
restraint systems can be used, and the effectiveness of changing the 
current child restraint system regulations. The advance notice gathered 
information in response to a recommendation made by the White House 
Commission on Aviation Safety and Security (Gore Commission). 
Approximately 130 comments were received on the ANPRM. This information 
is needed so that the FAA can determine the best way to ensure the 
safety of children while on board aircraft. After such a determination 
is made, the FAA may issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with 
specific regulatory proposals that respond to the Commission's 
recommendations regarding the use of child restraint systems. This 
action is considered significant because of safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/18/98                     63 FR 8324
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/18/98
NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-97-261R

Agency Contact: Gary E. Davis, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3747

RIN: 2120-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




2330. CIVIL PENALTIES: STREAMLINED ENFORCEMENT TEST AND EVALUATION 
PROGRAM; SECURITY; DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABATEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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 proposes to establish a two-year test and 
evaluation program designed to streamline the procedures used to 
process certain civil penalty enforcement actions. This program was 
recommended as a result of the Deputy Administrator's 90-day system 
safety review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brian Reed, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7158

RIN: 2120-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




2331. REVISION OF AIR CARRIER CREWMEMBER AND TRAINING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 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 60; 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise title 14 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations part 121 subparts N, O, P, and create part 60. The 
proposed revision and creation will address Advanced Qualification 
Programs and additional training programs. The rulemaking is needed to 
enhance crew resource management training, to permit rapid changes to 
training and checking requirements for emerging technologies, to 
improve safety, and to respond to numerous recommendations from various 
sources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-97-335R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 02/00/2

Agency Contact: Jan Demuth, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8922

RIN: 2120-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




2332. +TRANSPORT AIRPLANE FLEET FUEL TANK IGNITION SOURCE REVIEW; 
FLAMMABILITY REDUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

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 will develop a Special Federal Aviation 
Regulation (SFAR) to require type certificate holders of certain 
turbojet and turbofan-powered transport category airplanes to conduct a 
design review of fuel tank systems and develop fuel system inspection 
and maintenance instructions. It will also allow a certificate holder 
to submit documentation that the type design of the fuel system of a 
previously

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certificated airplane precludes existence of ignition sources within 
the airplane's fuel tanks. This action is significant because of 
substantial public interest in the prevention of fire and explosion in 
airplane fuel tanks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/29/99                    64 FR 58644
NPRM Comment Period End         01/27/00
Final Rule                      04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-98-158R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/99.

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: 425 227-2132

RIN: 2120-AG62
_______________________________________________________________________




2333. USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40101 to 40103; 49 
USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44105 to 
44106; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 
49 USC 44903; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC 44906

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 43; 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the regulations to permit the 
use of electronic signatures to satisfy maintenance, operational, and 
type certification record preparation and retention requirements. 
Although this action will encourage the use of electronic recordkeeping 
systems, it will not discourage the use of paper documents and records 
to satisfy regulatory requirements. The proposed rule will provide cost 
savings and regulatory relief to owners, manufacturers, operators and 
repair stations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-98-226A.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/99.

Agency Contact: Wayne Nutsch, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 493-4291

RIN: 2120-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




2334. REVISED LANDING GEAR SHOCK ABSORPTION TEST REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44718; 49 USC 46101 to 46102; 49 USC 46104; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the landing gear shock absorption 
test requirements for transport category airplanes to be consistent 
with other requirements, to reflect modern technology and to achieve 
common requirements and language between the Federal aviation 
requirements and the European joint aviation requirements without 
reducing the level of safety provided by the regulations and industry 
practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/18/99                    64 FR 32978
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/99
Final Action                    02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-98-182A.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/18/99, 64 FR 32978

Agency Contact: James Haynes, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Rind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425 227-2131

RIN: 2120-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________




2335. TRAINING IN THE RECOGNITION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

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 4711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA will clarify the requirement for ``will not carry'' 
certificate holders in parts 121 and 135 to provide hazardous material 
recognition training so that such materials are not inadvertently 
placed onboard aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-98-375R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/99.

Agency Contact: Gary E. Davis, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3747

RIN: 2120-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




2336. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED REENTRY 
ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2601

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 450

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal will establish financial responsibility 
requirements

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covering risks associated with the licensed reentry of a reentry 
vehicle. This action will provide general rules for demonstrating 
compliance with insurance requirements and implementing statutory-based 
Government/industry risk sharing provisions in manner comparable to 
that currently utilized for commercial launches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AST-99-055R.

This rulemaking has been downgraded to Non-Significant because the 
Congressional interest has been adequately addressed by formalizing 
current practice (Financial Responsibility Requirements for Licensed 
Launch Activities) that resulted in little or no additional cost to the 
industry.

Agency Contact: Esta Rosenberg, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9306

RIN: 2120-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




2337.  REVISION OF BRAKING 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; 49 USC 
44702; 49 USC 44704

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the airworthiness standards 
for transport category airplanes to harmonize braking systems design 
and test requirements with standards proposed for the European Joint 
Aviation Requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/99                    64 FR 43570
Correction                      08/20/99                    64 FR 45589
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/99
Final Action                    03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-98-302A.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/10/99, 64 FR 4357

Agency Contact: Mahinder K. Wahi, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, VA 98055
Phone: 425 227-2142

RIN: 2120-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




2338.  +CERTIFICATION OF SCREENING COMPANIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 
USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 
44707; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901 
to 44905; 49 USC 44906; 49 USC 44907; 49 USC 44913 to 44914

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 108; 14 CFR 109; 14 CFR 111; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to require that all companies that 
perform aviation security screening be certificated by the FAA and meet 
enhanced requirements. This action is in response to a recommendation 
by the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security and to a 
Congressional mandate in the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 
1996. The proposal is intended to improve the screening of passengers, 
accessible property, checked baggage, and cargo, and to provide 
standards for consistent high performance and increased accountability 
of screening companies. This rulemaking is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ACP-98-299R.

Agency Contact: Kristine Mason, 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-AG84
_______________________________________________________________________




2339.  +ADDITIONAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER IMPROVEMENTS FOR CERTAIN 
B-737 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 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; 14 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to amend the digital flight data recorder 
rules for transport category airplanes to add a requirement for all 
Boeing 737 (B-737) series airplanes to record additional flight data 
parameters. This amendment is based on safety recommendations issued by 
the National Transportation Safety Board following the investigation of 
the 1994 USAir Flight 427 accident. This rulemaking is significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR-99-272R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/1

Agency Contact: George Kaseote, Policy and Procedures Branch, Aircraft

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Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8541

RIN: 2120-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




2340.  +EMERGENCY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

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 responds to the Aviation Medical Assistance Act 
of 1998 (49 USC 44701) by proposing that large, passenger-carrying air 
carrier operators carry automatic external defibrillators and augment 
currently required emergency medical kits. If adopted, additional 
training for crewmembers on the use of this equipment would be 
required. The intent of this proposal is to better equip crewmembers, 
and those qualified to assist them, for responding to in-flight medical 
events. This action is significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No: AAM-98-234R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/

Agency Contact: Judi Citrenbaum, Office of Aviation Medicine, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW,, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9689

RIN: 2120-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




2341.  +TRAFFIC ALERT AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS - CARGO 
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 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; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to require the installation and use of a 
traffic alert and collision system (TCAS) on certain cargo airplanes. 
Current regulations do not require TCAS installation on all-cargo 
airplanes. However, because the air cargo industry has experienced 
rapid growth and is increasingly sharing air space with other air 
carriers, the FAA is proposing this action to minimize the possibility 
of midair collisions involving cargo airplanes. This rulemaking 
proposes that affected airplanes be equipped with TCAS II, or another 
approved traffic alert and collision avoidance system, as appropriate, 
no later than October 31, 2003. This action is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-98-314R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/00/

Agency Contact: Alberta Brown, Air Transportation Division, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8321

RIN: 2120-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




2342.  +IMPROVED FLAMMABILITY STANDARDS FOR THERMAL/ACOUSTIC 
INSULATION MATERIALS USED IN TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to adopt new flammability standards that 
specifically address flame propagation and entry of an external fire 
into the airplane (burnthrough) under realistic fire scenarios. The 
proposed standards are intended to reduce the incidence and severity of 
cabin fires, particularly those ignited in inaccessible areas where 
thermal/acoustic insulation materials are typically installed. Also the 
proposed standards would provide an increased level of safety with 
respect to post-crash fires by delaying the entry of such a fire into 
the cabin, thereby providing additional time for evacuation and 
enhancing survivability. The new standards would apply to new type 
designs, and newly manufactured airplanes entering parts 91, 121, 125, 
and 135 service. This action is significant because of substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-99-086R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/

Agency Contact: Jeff Gardlin, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2136

RIN: 2120-AG91

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



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2343. 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
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                           10/16/95                    60 FR 53680
SNPRM Comment Period End        11/30/95
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATO-85-015R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/03/90, 55 FR 31722

Agency Contact: Ellen Crum, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2344. 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: The 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
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. 23781. Project Number: ARM-81-128R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/03/83, 48 FR 45214

Agency Contact: Linda L. Williams, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-100, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9685

RIN: 2120-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




2345. +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                            08/01/97                    62 FR 41730
Notice of Public Meeting        09/15/97                    62 FR 48190
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/97
Notice of Public Meeting        04/21/98                    63 FR 19691
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/10/99                    64 FR 43322
Comment Period End              09/24/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/01/97, 62 FR 4173

Agency Contact: Rhoda Hatmaker, Office of Civil Aviation Security, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3946

RIN: 2120-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




2346. +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

[[Page 64751]]

Abstract: This action proposes 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                            08/01/97                    62 FR 41760
Notice of Public Meeting        09/15/97                    62 FR 48190
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/97
Notice of Public Meeting        04/21/98                    63 FR 19691
Comment Period End 6/26/98      04/21/98
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/10/99                    64 FR 43321
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/01/97, 62 FR 4176

Agency Contact: Bob Comonaroto, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2347. +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 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; 14 CFR 
183

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1992, Action must be 
initiated by 04/24/92 per Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 1991.

Abstract: On October 5, 1993, the FAA published an NPRM that proposed 
to 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. After further review, and taking 
into consideration public comments to the NPRM, the FAA withdrew that 
NPRM. On March 19, 1999, the FAA issued a new NPRM that would ensure 
the continuing airworthiness of the most significant aging airplanes 
operating in air transportation by mandating aging aircraft records 
reviews and inspections for certain air carriers and certain aircraft 
and also by applying modern damage-tolerance analyses and inspection 
techniques to older airplane structures that were certificated before 
such techniques were available. The comment period will close October 
18, 1999, This rulemaking is significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/93                    58 FR 51944
NPRM Comment Period End         02/02/94
Comment Period End 3/4/94       02/08/94                     59 FR 5741
NPRM                            04/02/99                    64 FR 16298
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/99
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/18/99                    64 FR 45090
Comment Period End              10/08/99
Final Action                    02/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number AFS-92-029R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/02/99, 64 FR 16298

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2348. +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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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.


[[Page 64752]]


ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 09/29/92, 57 FR 44924

Agency Contact: James Gardner, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9579

RIN: 2120-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




2349. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

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 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/94                    59 FR 40192
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/94
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AGC-93-076R. This rulemaking 
was considered significant; however, after receiving only two comments 
on the NPRM issued in 8/94, and the lack of controversy regarding this 
rule, the FAA does not consider this a significant rulemaking.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/05/94, 59 FR 40192

Agency Contact: Joyce Redos, Regulations Division, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7158

RIN: 2120-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




2350. 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: The FAA has reviewed the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory 
Committee recommendation to proceed with this rulemaking. The FAA has 
determined that it would be most appropriate to address the flight 
attendant English language issue in the overall context of crew 
training. Therefore, because the FAA will incorporate the flight 
attendant English language issue into the proposed revision of part 121 
subpart N and O notice of proposed rulemaking, this rulemaking entry 
will be withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/18/94                    59 FR 18456
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/18/94
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-745A

Agency Contact: Gary E. Davis, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3747

RIN: 2120-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




2351. +REVISED ACCESS TO TYPE III EXITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-93-005R.

Agency Contact: Charles Huber, Regulations Branch, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Servi, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2114

RIN: 2120-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




2352. +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

[[Page 64753]]

Abstract: This amendment requires 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    01/31/94                    58 FR 69620
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-93-459R

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/30/93, 58 FR 6962

Agency Contact: James Gardner, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9579

RIN: 2120-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________




2353. 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: The FAA is withdrawing a previously published Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to alter the Los Angeles, CA, 
Class B airspace area. The proposal would have lowered 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 arriving turbojets. This action will be handled 
as a routine airspace action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/94                    59 FR 60244
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/95
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATP-94-035T RIN 2120-AF38 was 
inadvertently used when this rulemaking was published in the Federal 
Register on November 22, 1994. The correct RIN is 2120-AF16.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 11/22/94, 59 FR 60244

Agency Contact: William Nelson, 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: 202 267-9295

RIN: 2120-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________




2354. +SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS FROM THE TRANSPONDER 
WITH AUTOMATIC PRESSURE ALTITUDE REPORTING CAPABILITY REQUIREMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 46306; 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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is withdrawing the proposed Special Federal Aviation 
Regulation (SFAR) because data shows that adequate time has passed 
since 1988 for aircraft operators to purchase and install automatic 
altitude reporting transponders, and those without an operating 
transponder may use the ATC authorization procedures. In addition, 
according to an FAA survey, the majority of general aviation aircraft 
owners have installed automatic altitude encoding transponders. The 
FAA, therefore, finds that the provision proposed in the NPRM are no 
longer necessary and is withdrawing the proposal to reinstate SFAR 62. 
This action would have reinstated and modified expired SFAR No. 62. 
SFAR No. 62 suspended certain provisions of the regulations requiring 
the installation and use of a transponder with automatic altitude 
reporting capability within 30 nautical miles of a Class B airspace 
primary airport. This rulemaking was significant because of substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/94                    59 FR 43994
NPRM Correction                 09/14/94                    59 FR 47210
Comment Period End 11/25/94     09/28/94                    59 FR 49360
NPRM Comment Period End         10/11/94
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/25/94, 59 FR 43994

Agency Contact: Ellen Crum, Air Traffic Rules Procedures Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________




2355. +TYPE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR CHANGED PRODUCTS

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.

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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 amends the procedural regulations for 
certification of changes to type certificated products. The amendments 
affect changes accomplished through either an amended type certificate 
or a supplemental type certificate. The amendments are needed to 
address the trend toward fewer products that are of completely new 
design and more products with multiple changes to previously approved 
designs. This action will enhance safety by applying the latest 
airworthiness standards, to the greatest extent practicable, for the 
certification of significant design changes of aircraft, aircraft 
engines, and propellers. This rulemaking is considered significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/97                    62 FR 24288
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/97
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR-99-0393A. This action is 
the result of an Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee recommendation.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/02/97, 62 FR 24288

Agency Contact: Randall Peterson, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2356. MISCELLANEOUS CABIN SAFETY CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 46105; 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

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 via the 
operating rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/96                    61 FR 38552
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/96
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-90-016R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/24/96, 61 FR 38552

Agency Contact: Jeff Gardlin, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2136

RIN: 2120-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________




2357. 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 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/02/98                      63 FR 126
NPRM Comment Period End         04/02/98
Comment Period End 7/2/98       04/03/98                    63 FR 16452
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-97-309A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/02/98, 63 FR 126

Agency Contact: Dorenda Baker, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2109

RIN: 2120-AF81


_______________________________________________________________________



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2358. 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 certification from the FAA and validation from the JAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/98                    63 FR 68636
NPRM Comment Period End         03/11/99
Final Action                    07/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANE-97-476A. This is an 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee project.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/11/98, 63 FR 68636

Agency Contact: John Golinski, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299
Phone: 781 238-7119

RIN: 2120-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




2359. 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 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                            10/19/98                    63 FR 55920
NPRM Comment Period End         02/16/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-94-171A.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/19/98, 63 FR 5592

Agency Contact: Tom Toula, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8166

RIN: 2120-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




2360. +SECURITY PROGRAMS OF FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS AND FOREIGN OPERATORS 
OF U.S. REGISTERED AIR CARRIERS ENGAGED IN COMMON CARRIAGE

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 Penalty 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                            11/23/98                    63 FR 64764
Notice of Public Meeting        11/23/98
Second NPRM                     03/22/99                    64 FR 13880
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/99
Second NPRM Comment Period End  05/24/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ACP-96-363R.

Agency Contact: Moira Lozada, Civil Aviation Security Division, Office 
of Civil Aviation Security Policy and P, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3373

RIN: 2120-AG13


_______________________________________________________________________



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2361. REVISED PRECISION APPROACH LANDING SYSTEMS POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

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                11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2362. +FEES FOR AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR CERTAIN FLIGHTS THROUGH U.S.-
CONTROLLED AIRSPACE AND FOR AERONAUTICAL STUDIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 45301 to 45303; 49 USC 46101 to 46102; 49 USC 
46104; 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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 77; 14 CFR 187

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the 1996 FAA Reauthorization Act, the FAA is 
issuing another interim rule to establish fees and collection 
procedures for FAA air traffic and related services provided to certain 
aircraft that transit U.S.-controlled airspace but neither take off 
from, nor land in, the United States. Previously, the FAA issued an 
Interim Final Rule that was remanded back to FAA by the United States 
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. That Interim Final Rule 
was withdrawn by the Final Rule issued on July 24, l998. The new 
Interim Final Rule complies with the Court's decision. This action is 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/20/97                    62 FR 13496
Correction                      04/29/97                    62 FR 23295
Correction                      05/05/97                    62 FR 24552
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/19/97
Period End                      07/18/97
Interim Final Rule              10/02/97                    62 FR 51736
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/02/97
Final Rule Effective            07/21/98
Interim Final Rule              07/24/98                    63 FR 40000
Interim Final Rule              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: APO-96-172R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 03/20/97, 62 FR 13496

Agency Contact: Tim Lawler, Office of Aviation Policy and Plans, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7052

RIN: 2120-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




2363. +PROHIBITION OF THE TRANSPORTATION OF DEVICES DESIGNED AS CHEMICAL 
GENERATORS AS CARGO IN AIRCRAFT

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; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to ban the transportation of devices 
designed to chemically generate oxygen in certain aircraft, with 
limited exceptions. This proposed ban applies to newly-manufactured 
chemical oxygen generators that have never been filled with chemicals. 
It would also apply to devices designated as chemical oxygen generators 
that have been discharged (spent) or that are past their expiration 
dates. The FAA believes that newly-manufactured chemical oxygen 
generators might be manufactured in one location and transported to 
another location to be filled. This could lead to human factors errors 
in determining whether the device designed as a chemical oxygen 
generator is actually empty.

The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) proposed a ban 
that applies to ``spent'' chemical oxygen generators to the extent that 
such generators have residue chemicals in the canisters. (See RIN 2137-
AC92)

This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/98                    63 FR 45912
Correction                      09/24/98                    63 FR 51048
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/98
Correction                      11/10/98                    63 FR 29276
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-97-065R

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/27/98, 63 FR 45912

Agency Contact: Gary Davis, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3747

RIN: 2120-AG35


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64757]]

2364. +PROTECTION OF VOLUNTARILY SUBMITTED INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Administrator has been tasked, under the Federal Aviation 
Reauthorization Act of 1996, to develop regulations to protect safety 
and security related information voluntarily disclosed by industry. The 
FAA is in the process of determining what voluntarily submitted 
information should be given protection under the statute. This 
rulemaking is significant because of substantial industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/99                    64 FR 40472
NPRM Comment Period End         09/24/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ARM-97-040.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/26/99, 64 FR 40472.

Agency Contact: Mardi 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-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




2365. +AIR TOUR OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII

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 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking disposes of comments received in response to 
the final rule published on September 26, 1994 (59 FR 49138), for 
certain procedural, operational, and equipment requirements for air 
tour operations in the State of Hawaii, codified as Special Federal 
Aviation Regulation (SFAR 71). It also extends SFAR 71 until the FAA 
publishes a final rule regulating all air tour operations. This 
rulemaking is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    10/26/97
Interim Final Rule              10/30/97                    62 FR 58854
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-94-453R

Agency Contact: Gary Davis, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3747

RIN: 2120-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________




2366. +TERRAIN AWARENESS AND WARNING SYSTEM

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 92 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




2367. +HIGH DENSITY AIRPORTS; ALLOCATION OF SLOTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to codify the provision of the U.S./
Canadian Bilateral Agreement, which was signed on February 24, 1995, 
with the current provisions of the High Density Rule. The agreement 
allows for a three-year phase-in period to ``Open Skies'' between the 
two countries. Service between the two countries would convert from 
international service to domestic service. To achieve the mandate, 
Canadian carriers have been allocated additional slots that would be 
subject to the restrictions currently mandated for domestic operations 
of U.S. carriers. This rulemaking is significant because of substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/99                     64 FR 2086
Correction                      01/20/99                     64 FR 3054
NPRM Comment Period End         02/11/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AGC-97-474R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/12/99, 64 FR 2086

Agency Contact: Lorelei Peter, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3134

RIN: 2120-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________




2368. +SCREENING OF CHECKED BAGGAGE ON FLIGHTS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES

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 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: The FAA is proposing the screening or bag matching of 
passenger checked baggage on domestic flights by utilizing an FAA-
approved Computer Assisted Passenger Screening (CAPS) system. This is 
in response to a recommendation from the White House Commission on 
Aviation Safety and Security (The Commission) ``Final Report to 
President Clinton.'' The Commission recommended that one of the steps 
that should be taken to

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improve airline passenger security is the implementation by the FAA of 
a computerized system for profiling airline passengers flying out of 
airports located in the United States. This rulemaking is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/99                    64 FR 19220
Correction                      05/03/99                    64 FR 23554
Correction                      05/28/99                    64 FR 28945
Comment Period Extended         06/11/99                    64 FR 31686
NPRM Comment Period End         06/18/99
Comment Period End              08/17/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lon M. Siro, Civil Aviation Security Office of Policy 
and Planning, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3414

RIN: 2120-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




2369. PARACHUTE OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44701 to 
44702; 49 USC 44721

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to clarify and update the Federal 
Aviation Regulations by defining terms applicable to parachute 
operations and issues concerning coordinating parachute operations with 
air traffic control, tandem parachute operations, and packing and 
equipment requirements for foreign parachutists when parachuting in the 
United States. Also, this proposed action is necessary to reflect 
recent airspace reclassification and parachuting equipment 
applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/99                    64 FR 18302
NPRM Comment Period End         07/12/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATA-91-202R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/13/99, 64 FR 18302.

Agency Contact: Ellen Crum, Air Traffic Rules Procedures Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________




2370. FLIGHT PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR HELICOPTER OPERATIONS UNDER 
INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES

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 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46306; 
49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is needed because current rules discourage 
helicopter operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in marginal 
weather conditions. This rulemaking would increase safety by allowing 
helicopter operators access into the IFR system commensurate with the 
unique flight characteristics of helicopters. This rulemaking project 
is a recommendation of the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, 
forwarded to the FAA on November 18, 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/98                    63 FR 46834
NPRM Comment Period End         10/02/98
SNPRM                           07/01/99                    64 FR 35902
SNPRM Comment Period End        08/02/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/01/99, 64 
FR 35902.

Agency Contact: William H. Wallace, Flight Standards Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3771

RIN: 2120-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




2371. +POLICY REGARDING AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 47129

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A statement of policy, Policy Regarding Airport Rates and 
Charges (Policy Statement), which was required by Congress as part of 
the DOT Authorization Act of 1994, was published in the Federal 
Register (61 FR 31994) on June 21, 1996. That Policy Statement 
announced DOT and FAA policy on the fees charged by Federally-assisted 
airports to air carriers and other aeronautical users. This proposed 
action requests comments on replacement provisions for the portions of 
the Policy Statement vacated by the United States Court of Appeals for 
the District of Columbia Circuit. The Court disallowed a portion of the 
policy that had to do with historic cost valuation of airport property. 
DOT and FAA are beginning this proceeding in order to carry out its 
responsibility to establish reasonableness guidelines for airport fees. 
This policy is significant due to substantial industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Advance Notice of Proposed 
Policy                          08/12/98                    63 FR 43228
Comment Period End              10/13/98
Comment Period Extended         12/22/98                    63 FR 70834
Comment Period End              01/31/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Cite per reference in Abstract paragraph, 
United States Court of Appeals for the District

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of Columbia Circuit in Air Transport Association of America v. 
Department of Transportation, 119 F.3d 38 (D.C. Cir. 1997), as modified 
on rehearing, Order of Oct. 15, 1997. Previous RIN for the Policy 
Statement published in the Federal Register is 2120-AF90.

Agency Contact: Barry Molar, Manager, Airport Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3446

RIN: 2120-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




2372. LICENSING AND TRAINING OF PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND 
INSTRUCTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 
USC 44707 to 44711; 49 USC 45102 to 45104; 49 USC 45301 to 45303

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 141; 14 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is issuing a final rule versus an NPRM because the 
FAA does not believe there is any interest by the public and any delay 
could be detrimental to U.S. Pilot Schools and Training Centers. This 
rulemaking is needed to remove language restricting licensing for 
persons outside the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens and remove language 
restricting the operation of airmen training institutions outside the 
U.S. Efforts between the FAA, Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA), and 
European Civil Aviation Commission have identified these subject areas 
as obstructionist to harmonization efforts and detrimental to U.S. 
pilot schools, which seek to continue to train students from the JAA 
member states. The harmonization working groups, set up by the above 
organizations, are expected to recommend that the JAA remove similarly 
restrictive language from its Joint Aviation Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/05/98                    63 FR 53532
Final Rule Effective            10/05/98
Disposition of Comments         03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-98-338R.

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-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




2373. +GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK; LIMITS ON AIR TOUR OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA, in cooperation with the National Park Service, is 
proposing to limit the number of air tour operations that can be 
conducted in Grand Canyon National Park. This rulemaking is consistent 
with the National mandate of Pub. L. 100-91 to substantially restore 
the natural quiet in the Park. This rulemaking is significant because 
of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37304
Notice of Public Meeting        07/20/99                    64 FR 38851
Correction                      08/24/99                    64 FR 46155
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-98-376R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/09/99, 64 FR 37304..

Agency Contact: Alberta Brown, Air Transportation Division, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8321

RIN: 2120-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




2374. +MODIFICATION OF THE AIRSPACE FOR GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace of the Special 
Flight Rules Area (SFRA), Grand Canyon National Park, to add a corridor 
for quiet technology aircraft and to extend the eastern boundary of the 
SFRA to accommodate Native American concerns. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/99                    64 FR 37296
Notice of Public Meeting        07/20/99                    64 FR 38851
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATA-98-482R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/09/99, 64 FR 37296.

Agency Contact: Joseph White, Airspace and Air Traffic Management 
Program, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




2375.  REDUCED VERTICAL SEPARATION MINIMUM

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

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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: The FAA proposes to amend part 91, Appendix G to allow the 
use of reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) in the Pacific 
oceanic airspace. RVSM is the separation of aircraft by 1,000 feet in 
the vertical dimension at flight levels (FL) between FL 290 and FL 410. 
Section 91.706 requires that operators of civil U.S. registry aircraft 
be qualified, equipped, and trained to use RVSM. Similar International 
Civil Aviation Organization Standards and Recommended Practices 
provides similar requirements for International operators. As of April 
1999, 20 U.S. operators and 1,500 aircraft have been approved to use 
RVSM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/99                    64 FR 37018
Correction                      07/28/99                    64 FR 40791
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-98-252R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/08/99, 64 FR 37018

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-AG82
_______________________________________________________________________




2376.  HIGH DENSITY RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action requests comments concerning a proposed 
interpretation of the FAA's rules relating to High Density Traffic 
Airports. The FAA is considering changing it's interpretation of the 
term operator to allow one code share partner to provide extra section 
back-up using the other partner's arrival or departure reservation 
(slot). Delta Airlines has asked FAA for an interpretation of the extra 
sections provisions of the FAA's slot rules to allow them to back up a 
Delta Shuttle flight operated for them by their code share partner, 
using the partner's slot. In the past the FAA has interpreted its rules 
to deny one carrier the use of another carrier's slot. However, in the 
light of current code sharing practices the FAA believes that it is a 
reasonable interpretation of the language of the regulation to allow a 
code share partner to provide extra section back-up using the slot of 
the partner operating the first slot.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Interpretation; Request 
for Comments                    07/02/99                    64 FR 35963
Comment Period End              07/12/99
Comment Period Reopened         08/13/99                    64 FR 44145
Comment Period End              09/13/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorelei Peter, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3134

RIN: 2120-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



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2377. +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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket 24251. Formerly entitled Implementation 
of SAFER Propulsion System Recommendations. Project Number: ANM-82-
050R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 02/02/95, 60 FR 6632

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: 425 227-2116

RIN: 2120-AA49


_______________________________________________________________________



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2378. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Formerly titled ``Amend Part 23 To Include 
Requirements for Crash-Resistant Fuel Systems.'' Project Number: ACE-
82-005R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 02/28/90, 55 FR 728

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2379. IFR ALTITUDES; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 44721; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40114

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a nonsignificant body of regulations which prescribes 
altitudes for the operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules 
(IFR) on Federal airways, jet routes, area navigation low or high 
routes, or other direct routes for which a minimum en route IFR 
altitude is designated in 14 CFR part 95. In addition, mountainous 
areas and changeover points are designated. These regulations are an 
established body of technical requirements that are issued routinely 
and frequently to maintain operational efficiency. Total actions 
expected--350. 10/00/99 - 10/00/2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2380. 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: The FAA issues type certificates for ``products,'' which are 
aircraft, engines, propellers, and some appliances. The FAA issues a 
regulation called an ``Airworthiness Directive'' (AD) to address an 
unsafe condition in a type certificated product, if that unsafe 
condition is likely to exist or develop in products of the same type 
design. Part 39 of title 14 requires each operator of a product 
affected by an AD to comply with the terms of the AD, in order to 
operate that product; the AD may mandate operational limitations, 
maintenance, or alterations for the affected product. The vast majority 
of routine and frequent Airworthiness Directives are nonsignificant. 
Total actions expected-550. 10/00/99 to 10/00/2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2381. STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 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; 49 USC 106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) provide for 
instrument letdown to airports in the United States. They are a 
nonsignificant body of regulations that are complex and technical in 
nature and require routine and frequent rulemaking to maintain 
efficiency. The FAA issues, revises, and cancels SIAPs by adopting 
amendments that are incorporated into 14 CFR part 97. Contemporaneously 
with publication in the Federal Register, the SIAPs are made available 
to the Aeronautical Charting and Cartography Office in the Department 
of Commerce, and other publishers of aeronautical charts where they are 
published as approach procedure charts or ``approach plates''. These 
charts are made available to the members of the aviation community for 
use by pilots in making instrument approaches. Total actions expected--
2,300. 10/00/99 - 10/00/2000.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2382. 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: This is a nonsignificant body of regulations which designates 
airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points to facilitate 
safe navigation. These regulations are technical in nature and are 
issued routinely and frequently to maintain operational efficiency. 
Total actions expected--400. 10/00/98 through 10/00/99.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2383. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. 25213. Project Number: ANM-83-039R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/12/87, 52 FR 178

Agency Contact: Neil Schalekamp, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue 
SW, Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2112

RIN: 2120-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________




2384. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANE-85-002R. Former title: 
Engine Fuel and Induction Systems.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/20/92, 57 FR 47934

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2385. 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

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the existing regulations rather than alter established procedures.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Sharon Ashford, Registry Modernization Staff, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 
South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4939
Phone: 405 954-7038

RIN: 2120-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




2386. 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.

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: 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: 425 227-2132

RIN: 2120-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




2387. +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 
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.

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 public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/12/90                     55 FR 9270
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/90


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No. AFS-89-035R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 03/12/90, 55 FR 927

Agency Contact: Sharon Ashford, Registry Modernization Staff, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 
South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4939
Phone: 405 954-7038

RIN: 2120-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




2388. +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.

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 1994 as 
part of the recodification of Title 49. The provision was originally 
enacted as section 310(c) in FAA's 1987 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
NPRM                            05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: 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

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Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-5215

RIN: 2120-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




2389. 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 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: 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: 425 227-2116

RIN: 2120-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




2390. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-86-041R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/18/96, 61 FR 126

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: 425 227-1320

RIN: 2120-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




2391. +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. This rulemaking is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-90-347R.

Agency Contact: Sharon Ashford, Registry Modernization Staff, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 
South MacArthur Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4939
Phone: 405 954-7038

RIN: 2120-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




2392. 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;

[[Page 64765]]

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
Comment Period End 08/26/94     07/07/94                    59 FR 34779


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR-91-354R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/21/94, 59 FR 19114

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2393. +AIRPORT NOISE COMPATIBILITY PLANNING

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 44715; 49 USC 471-1; 49 USC 47501 to 47504; 49 
USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113

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 consultation requirements. This project is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2394. +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.

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
Comment Period End 4/1/93       02/18/93                     58 FR 8917


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Project Number: AAM-93-173R

Agency Contact: Patrice M. Kelly, Drug Abatement Division, Office of 
Aviation Medicine, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8442

RIN: 2120-AE79


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64766]]

2395. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-297R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/23/96, 61 FR 26036

Agency Contact: Daniel V. Meier, Jr., Flight Standards Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3749

RIN: 2120-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________




2396. +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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-94-124A

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/18/95, 60 FR 36932

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: 425 227-2121

RIN: 2120-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




2397. +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: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-92-764A

Agency Contact: James Gardner, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591

[[Page 64767]]

Phone: 202 267-9579

RIN: 2120-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




2398. OPERATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL DIFFICULTY REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 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 
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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 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
SNPRM                           04/15/99                    64 FR 18766
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/01/99
Final Action                    10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-95-237A. This is a 
recommendation from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/14/95, 60 FR 41992.
 Regulatory Evaluation, 04/15/99, 64 FR 18766.

Agency Contact: Robert Corcoran, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 25082, 
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Phone: 405 954-6508

RIN: 2120-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________




2399. 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 industries 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-97-374A. This action is in 
response to an Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee recommendation.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/03/96, 61 FR 35056

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: 425 227-2142

RIN: 2120-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




2400. 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 develop or revise requirements for 
the evaluation of transport category airplane structure for in-flight 
collision with a bird, including the size of the bird and the location 
of the impact on the airplane. These changes are intended to harmonize 
the bird strike requirements of the FAR and the Joint Aviation 
Requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Next Action Undetermined


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 425 227-2116

RIN: 2120-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




2401. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF A LAUNCH SITE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70119

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 415; 14 CFR 417

[[Page 64768]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish requirements for licensing the 
operation of a 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 operate a launch site.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/25/99                    64 FR 34316
NPRM Comment Period End         09/23/99
Final Action                    01/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AST-96-341R.

The reason this rulemaking was downgraded to Non-Significant is because 
the cost of $23,000 to industry does not meet the required threshold 
and the practices proposed are traditional measures and therefore 
should be non-controversial with the affected industry.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/25/99, 64 FR 34316

Agency Contact: Randy Repcheck, Licensing and Safety Division, AST-200, 
Office of Commercial Space, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-8379

RIN: 2120-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




2402. +NOISE LIMITATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF 
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will establish noise limitations for certain 
aircraft operated in the vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park. This 
action is one part of an overall strategy to reduce further the impact 
of aircraft noise on the park environment and to assist the National 
Park Service (NPS) in achieving its statutory mandate imposed by Public 
Law 100-91 to provide for the substantial restoration of natural quiet 
and experience in Grand Canyon National Park. The supplemental 
amendment removes two sections from the December 31, 1996, notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to establish a corridor 
through the National Canyon area as an incentive route for quiet 
technology aircraft. The FAA and NPS have determined not to proceed 
with an air tour route in the vicinity of National Canyon and are 
presently considering alternatives to this route. This rulemaking is 
significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/31/96                    61 FR 69334
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: A final rule, which was published on 12/31/96 
(61 FR 69302), establishes new operating restrictions at Grand Canyon 
National Park. See RIN 2120-AF93 published elsewhere in this Agenda.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/31/96, 61 FR 69334

Agency Contact: Howard Nesbitt, Office of Environmental and Energy, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3521

RIN: 2120-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




2403. +LICENSING AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR 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 
conduct of a launch from a non-Federal launch site. The law requires 
anyone who proposes to conduct a launch within the United States, or a 
U.S. citizen proposing to conduct a launch site outside the United 
States, to obtain a license from DOT. This action would govern 
obtaining a license to conduct such a launch. 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 licensing 
rulemaking (RIN 2120-AF99). In this action, DOT proposes to implement 
rules regarding obtaining a license to conduct a launch from a 
commercial launch site, 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                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Project Number: AST-97-088R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/2

Agency Contact: Michael Dook, Licensing and Safety Division, Office of 
Commercial Space, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590

[[Page 64769]]

Phone: 202 366-9305

RIN: 2120-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




2404. +REVISED STANDARDS FOR CARGO OR BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS IN TRANSPORT 
CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 
USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44711 to 44713

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action upgrades the fire safety standards for cargo or 
baggage compartments in certain transport category airplanes by 
eliminating Class D compartments altogether. Compartments that could no 
longer be designated as Class D would have to meet the standards for 
Class C or Class E compartments, as applicable. Certain other transport 
category airplanes that would not have to meet these new standards for 
type certification would have to meet them for use in air carrier, 
commuter, on-demand, or commercial service. These improved standards 
are needed to increase protection from possible in-flight fires. This 
rulemaking is considered significant because of the safety 
implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/97                    62 FR 32412
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/97
Final Rule Request for Comments 02/17/98                     63 FR 8032
Final Rule Effective            03/19/98
Final Rule Comment Period End   06/17/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-97-009R

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/13/97, 62 FR 32412

Regulatory Evaluation, 02/17/98, 63 FR 8032

Agency Contact: Charles Huber, Regulations Branch, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Servi, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2114

RIN: 2120-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




2405. COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE AND 
REENTRY LICENSING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2601

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 401; 14 CFR 404; 14 CFR 406; 14 CFR 413; 14 CFR 
417; 14 CFR 431; 14 CFR 433

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the commercial space transportation 
licensing regulations by establishing operational requirements for 
launches of reusable launch vehicles and the authorized conduct of 
commercial space reentry activities. The proposed rule would respond to 
advancements in the development of commercial reentry capability and 
enactment of legislation extending the FAA's licensing authority to 
reentry activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/99                    64 FR 19626
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/99
Final Action                    11/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AST-98-174R.

Agency Contact: Stewart W. Jackson, Office of the Associate 
Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7903

RIN: 2120-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




2406.  PILOT CERTIFICATES ISSUED OR VALIDATED ON THE BASIS OF A 
BILATERAL AIR SAFETY AGREEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 
USC 44707; 49 USC 4709 to 44711; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45301 to 
45302

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would allow the FAA to enter into a Bilateral Air 
Safety Agreement with a foreign country for the conversion and 
validation of each others' pilot certificates at all pilot 
certification levels. Currently, the Federal Aviation Regulations only 
allow a foreign pilot certificate to be converted to an FAA private 
pilot certificate. This rule will have a positive impact on 
harmonization efforts underway between the FAA and the Joint Aviation 
Authorities.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-99-228R.

Agency Contact: Emily White, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3651

RIN: 2120-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




2407.  FAR/JAR HARMONIZATION ACTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA will amend part 25 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (FAR) to harmonize certain requirements with the European 
Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) 25. These revisions are the result of 
a cooperative effort with the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) of 
Europe and the U.S. and European aviation industry through the Aviation 
Rulemaking Advisory Committee. The changes are intended to benefit the 
public by harmonizing certain requirements, concepts, and procedures 
contained in the airworthiness standards for transport category 
airplanes. These actions would achieve common requirements and language 
between the

[[Page 64770]]

FAR and the JAR to reduce industry workload without reducing the level 
of safety provided by the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number

Agency Contact: Charles Huber, Regulations Branch, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Servi, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, 
Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2114

RIN: 2120-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2408. 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: The NPRM proposed to 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. The majority of the 
comments received indicated opposition to the proposal. In light of 
this opposition, the FAA has decided to withdraw the NPRM in its 
entirety for further internal study.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/94                    59 FR 42430
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/94
NPRM                            07/09/98                    63 FR 37172
Withdrawal of 8/17/94 NPRM      07/09/98                    63 FR 37210
NPRM Correction                 08/05/98                    63 FR 41743
Extended NPRM Comment Period    10/14/98                    63 FR 55290
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/98
Extended Comment Period End     01/08/99
Withdrawn                       08/05/99                    64 FR 42810

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-96-492A. This rulemaking is 
a recommendation from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/17/94, 59 FR 4243

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2409. NORMAL CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT MAXIMUM WEIGHT AND PASSENGER SEAT 
LIMITATION

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: This rulemaking amends the airworthiness standards for normal 
category rotorcraft by increasing the maximum weight limit from 6,000 
to 7,000 pounds and add a passenger seat limitation of nine. These 
changes offset the increased weight imposed by additional requirements 
such as recent requirements intended to improve occupant survivability 
in the event of a crash.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Meeting        02/05/94                      59 FR 554
NPRM                            06/25/98                    63 FR 34610
NPRM Comment Period End         09/23/98
Final Action                    08/18/99                    64 FR 45092
Correction                      08/31/99                    64 FR 47563
Final Action Effective          10/18/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ASW-98-200A.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/25/98, 63 FR 3461

Agency Contact: Lance Gant, Rotorcraft Standards Staff, Rotorcraft 
Directorate, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, ASW-110, FAA, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0110
Phone: 817 222-5114

RIN: 2120-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________




2410. +COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION LICENSING REGULATIONS

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 400 to 415

[[Page 64771]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984, as amended, grants 
the Department of Transportation authority to license and otherwise 
regulate commercial launches and the commercial operation of launch 
sites. In accordance with this authority, delegated to the FAA, the 
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (AST) must 
ensure that commercial space launch activities are conducted in a 
manner that does not jeopardize public health and safety and the safety 
of property, without imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on the 
commercial launch industry. The industry has grown in size and 
complexity since the original regulations were published in 1988, and 
AST's licensing program continues to evolve to reflect these changes. 
This rulemaking modifies the current regulations to reflect a 
streamlined and more mature licensing regime developed over the past 
few years. Such changes would benefit the industry by reducing 
regulatory burdens, thus reducing costs. This rulemaking is significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/13/94                    59 FR 52020
Comment Period End 12/16/94     12/05/94                    59 FR 62359
NPRM                            03/19/97                    62 FR 13216
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/97
Correction                      05/23/97                    62 FR 28391
Final Action                    04/21/99                    64 FR 19586
Final Action Effective          06/21/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: This action first appeared in the Agenda under 
RIN 2105-AB85. However, it 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, 1995, for information of the delegation.

Project Number: AST-96-142R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 03/19/97, 62 FR 13216

Agency Contact: Laura Montgomery, 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-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




2411. PROCEDURES FOR PROTESTS AND CONTRACT DISPUTES; AMENDMENT OF EQUAL 
ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(f)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 17

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                            08/25/98                    63 FR 45372
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/98
Final Action                    06/18/99                    64 FR 32926
Final Action Effective          06/28/99
Correction                      08/31/99                    64 FR 47361

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Project Number: AGC-96-353R. This entry was 
formerly titled, ``Dispute Resolution Regulations.''

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/25/98, 63 FR 45372

Agency Contact: Marie Collins, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6400

RIN: 2120-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




2412. PART 93 SUBPART D, ANCHORAGE, AK, TERMINAL AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends regulations regarding the Anchorage, 
Alaska, Terminal Area by revising the description of the Anchorage, 
Alaska, Terminal Area and the communication requirements for operating 
in the area. The final rule will enhance safety and simplify aircraft 
operating procedures in the Anchorage, Alaska, Terminal Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/01/97                    62 FR 51564
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/97
Final Action                    03/29/99                    64 FR 14972
Correction                      04/09/99                    64 FR 17439
Final Action Effective          06/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill Nelson, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-9295

RIN: 2120-AG45


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64772]]

2413. ROTORCRAFT LOAD COMBINATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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: This final rule amends the airworthiness standards for 
rotorcraft load combination (RLC) certification. This action revises 
the safety requirements for RLC to address advances in technology and 
to provide an increased improvement in the safety standards for RLC 
certification and lead to a harmonized international standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/98                    63 FR 37746
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    08/06/99                    64 FR 43016
Final Action Effective          10/05/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ASW-98-198A.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/06/99, 64 FR 43016.

Agency Contact: Mike Mathias, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0111
Phone: 817 222-5123

RIN: 2120-AG59
_______________________________________________________________________




2414. HARMONIZATION OF CRITICAL PARTS ROTORCRAFT REGULATIONS

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: This action amends the airworthiness standards to define 
critical parts and to require a critical parts plan. The critical parts 
plan would establish procedures that would allow for the control of the 
design, substantiation, manufacture, maintenance, and modification of 
critical parts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/24/98                    63 FR 45130
NPRM Comment Period End         11/23/98
Final Action                    08/24/99                    64 FR 46230
Final Action Effective          10/25/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ASW-98-202A

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/24/98, 63 FR 45130
 Regulatory Evaluation, 08/24/99, 64 FR 4623

Agency Contact: Carroll Wright, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 
Meacham Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Phone: 817 222-5120

RIN: 2120-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




2415. NOISE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR PROPELLER-DRIVEN SMALL AIRPLANES

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 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is proposing changes to the noise certification 
standards for propeller-driven small airplanes. These proposals are 
based on the joint effort of the FAA, the European Joint Aviation 
Authorities (JAA), and Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC), 
to harmonize the US noise and certification regulations and the JAR for 
propeller-driven small airplanes. The proposed changes would provide 
nearly uniform noise certification standards for airplanes certificated 
in the US and in the JAA countries. The harmonization of the noise 
certification standards would simplify airworthiness approvals for 
import and export purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/98                    63 FR 64146
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/99
Final Rule                      10/13/99                    64 FR 55598

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AEE-94-366A.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 11/18/99, 63 FR 64146

Agency Contact: Mehmet Marsan, Office of Environment and Energy, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7703

RIN: 2120-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________




2416. NIGHT FLYING TAKEOFF AND LANDING CURRENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA issued this final rule to recognize the training 
programs that pilots of certain corporate operators undergo and the 
aeronautical experience requirements that these pilots possess as they 
relate to night takeoff and landing currency. Specifically, this rule 
has recognized alternative methods of compliance for night currency 
requirements based on previously granted exemptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/30/99                    64 FR 23526
Final Action Effective          04/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Lynch, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation

[[Page 64773]]

Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3844

RIN: 2120-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




2417.  PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY 
AND AIRSPACE OF SERBIA-MONTENEGRO

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 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; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46502; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 
46506; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action prohibits flight operations within the territory 
and airspace of Serbia-Montenegro by any United States air carrier and 
commercial operator, by any person exercising the privileges of an 
airman certificate issued by the FAA unless that person is engaged in 
the operation of a U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier, 
or by an operator using an aircraft registered in the United States 
unless the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/29/99                    64 FR 15120
Final Action Effective          03/29/99
Correction                      04/30/99                    64 FR 23395

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Catey, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8166

RIN: 2120-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




2418.  AIRSPACE AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR KODAK 
ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA; ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 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 
44722; 49 USC 46306

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes a Special Federal Aviation 
Regulation, applicable for the periods of October 2 through October 10, 
1999, and October 7 through October 15, 2000. This action establishes a 
temporary flight restriction area for the 1999 and 2000 Kodak 
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiestas held in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/99                    64 FR 27160
Correction                      05/28/99                    64 FR 28945
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99
Final Action                    08/17/99                    64 FR 44814
Effective Dates: 10/2/1999 thru 
10/10/1999                      10/10/99
Correction                      10/31/99                    64 FR 47563
Effective Dates: 10/7/2000 thru 
10/15/2000                      10/15/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATA-99-138R.

Agency Contact: Steve Rohring, Office of Air Traffic Airspace 
Management, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8783

RIN: 2120-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




2419.  YEAR 2000 AIRPORT SAFETY INSPECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 14 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44706; 49 
USC 44709; 49 USC 44719

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 139

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to require operators of airports 
certificated under part 139 to identify and address any unforeseen 
problems with date sensitive airfield equipment and systems, after 
January 1, 2000. Specifically, these airport operators would be 
required to conduct a one-time readiness check of certain airfield 
equipment and systems on January 1, 2000, and report the results of 
these checks to the FAA. In addition, this proposal would temporarily 
revise the time period these airport operators have to repair or 
replace certain emergency equipment. These changes would be applicable 
only from December 31, 1999, to January 5, 2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/99                    64 FR 37026
Correction                      07/28/99                    64 FR 40791
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/99
Final Action                    11/03/99                    64 FR 60068

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert E. David, Airport Safety and Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8721

RIN: 2120-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________




2420.  AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS; TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT 
PERFORMANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 
USC 704

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the airworthiness standards for transport

[[Page 64774]]

category rotorcraft by making several nonsubstantive clarification 
changes to the wording and by correcting various nonsubstantive errors 
in the performance requirements section. This rule is needed to correct 
errors in a final rule published on May 10, 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule; Request for Comments08/19/99                    64 FR 45336
Correction                      08/31/99                    64 FR 47563
Comment Period End              09/20/99
Final Action Effective          11/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ASW-98-017R.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/00/2

Agency Contact: Lance Gant, Rotorcraft Standards Staff, Rotorcraft 
Directorate, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, ASW-110, FAA, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0110
Phone: 817 222-5114

RIN: 2120-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




2421.  REVISIONS TO DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER REQUIREMENTS 
FOR AIRBUS AIRPLANES

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 44701; 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; 14 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the flight data recorder regulations by 
adding language to the appendices of parts 121 and 125 allow certain 
Airbus airplanes to record certain data parameters using resolution and 
sampling requirements that differ slightly from the current regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          08/17/99
Final Rule; Request for Comments08/24/99                    64 FR 46117
Comment Period End              09/17/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary E. Davis, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3747

RIN: 2120-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2422. HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 131; 23 USC 315; 49 USC 1651

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 750

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 have been 
reviewing these regulations with the intent to focus on changes 
necessitated by ISTEA and subsequent legislation (NHS Act, etc.)

We have initiated research projects to identify key information States 
need to administer their OAC programs. We will evaluate that study and 
incorporate the results in our proposed ANPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: FHWA intends to continue review and analysis of 
all aspects of the HBA under RIN 2125-AD24 to propose changes to reduce 
the complexity of the highway beautification regulations and to 
emphasize the role of the State in its implementation. Intended changes 
which appeared in a prior Agenda under RIN 2125-AD88 related to the 
Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1992 have been 
suspended and consolidated under this rulemaking.

Agency Contact: Robert A. Johnson, Chief, Program Services Division, 
Office of Real Estate Services, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2020

RIN: 2125-AD24

[[Page 64775]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2423. COMMERCIAL LEARNER PERMITS AND CDL EFFECTIVENESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 99-570; 49 USC 3102; 49 USC 31136

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 384; 49 CFR 386; 49 CFR 395; 49 CFR 
1.48

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 motor vehicle; and (b) increased flexibility in locations 
where drivers may obtain 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, 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) 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                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

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.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/22/90, 55 FR 34478

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2424. 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: The FHWA has resumed consideration of changes in the guidance 
provided to state agencies for preparing the annual size and weight 
enforcement plans and certifications. Previous efforts in this area 
were suspended by the agency in 1994 as a result of a commitment by the 
Federal Highway Administrator to Congress in June 1994 to conduct a 
comprehensive study of all aspects of the truck size and weight issue. 
That study is nearly completed. Accordingly, public comment is again 
requested on the type of information and data that should be submitted 
by the states in support of their annual certification of enforcement, 
and how the FHWA should use the information.

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
Supplemental ANPRM              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathy Busby, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2976

Bob Davis, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2997

RIN: 2125-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




2425. +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)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 18, 1993.

Abstract: This action proposes 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2426. +TRAINING FOR ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVERS OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 102-240, sec 4007

[[Page 64776]]

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 18, 1992.
Final, Statutory, December 18, 1993.

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 have been 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The report is available through the National 
Technical Information Service (Order No. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2427. +COMMERCIAL DRIVER PHYSICAL FITNESS AS PART OF THE CDL PROCESS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 2704(a); 49 USC 2505; 49 USC 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. 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
NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Please note the following notice publications 
with respect to the advisory committee: 04/29/96 at 61 FR 18713; 07/26/
96 at 61 FR 38133; 08/26/96 at 61 FR 43725; 10/07/96 at 61 FR 52401; 
11/05/96 at 61 FR 56936; 12/17/96 at 61 FR 66250; and 02/13/97 at 62 FR 
6753.

Agency Contact: Teresa Doggett, Transportation Specialist, Office of 
Motor Carrier Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4001

RIN: 2125-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




2428. +DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEPA AND RELATED PROCEDURES FOR 
TRANSPORTATION DECISIONMAKING

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.

In addition, TEA-21 directed the Secretary of Transportation to develop 
a streamlined and coordinated environmental review process for highway 
and transit projects involving permits or environmental reviews by 
other Federal agencies. This rulemaking will implement, in part, the 
requirements of both ISTEA and TEA-21.

This action is being incorporated into a new RIN 2125-AE64.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Fred Skaer, Office of Environment and Planning, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2058

RIN: 2125-AD32


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64777]]

2429. 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, January, 1999.

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 the 
Hazardous Materials Reauthorization Act of 1994. This rule is also 
impacted by TEA-21, Section 4014 and given a new statutory deadline of 
1/99. Public Law 105-347 may affect this rule because it discusses the 
release of employment information by consumer reporting agencies 
currently investigating this issue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/96                    61 FR 10548
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/96
SNPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2430. 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 proposed to amend the provision of the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) concerning television viewers or 
screens in commercial motor vehicles. The FHWA is concerned that the 
current restrictions on the locations of such devices may have the 
unintended effect of discouraging the use of certain Intelligent 
Transportation System (ITS) technologies such as collision avoidance 
and traveler information systems which could improve the safety and 
efficiency of commercial vehicle operations. In response to comments to 
the April 3, 1993, notice of proposed rulemaking (61 FR 14733) to 
rescind the regulation concerning television viewers or screens, the 
FHWA is considering an SNPRM to propose retaining an explicit 
prohibition against television viewers or screens but revising the 
regulation to ensure that it does not impede the development and use of 
ITS-related technologies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/96                    61 FR 14733
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
SNPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2431. +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.

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 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. Statutory deadline not met due to range 
and depth of issues involved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/96                    61 FR 43816
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/25/96
NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: This action is incorporating the issues 
contained in RIN 2125-AC28.

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Braverman, Office of Motor Carrier and 
Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 358-7035

RIN: 2125-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




2432. +HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 93 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2125-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




2433. 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 13905; 49 USC 14708; 49 USC 31138; 49 USC 
31144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 365; 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action governs registration of for-hire motor property 
and passenger carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders. This

[[Page 64778]]

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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/13/98                     63 FR 7362
NPRM Comment Period End         04/14/98
NPRM                            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Henry Sandhusen, Chief, Hazardous Materials Routing and 
Special Studies Branch, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2218

RIN: 2125-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




2434. +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: The FHWA is considering proposing amendments to its 
regulations concerning cargo securement requirements for commercial 
motor vehicles engaged in interstate commerce. The FHWA intends to 
consider adopting new cargo securement guidelines that will be based 
upon the results of a multi-year comprehensive research program to 
evaluate current regulations and industry practices. The FHWA is also 
requesting comments on the process to be used in developing these 
preliminary cargo securement guidelines. The FHWA recently completed 
work on this research program with the Canadian Council of Motor 
Transport Administrators (CCMTA), State and Provincial agencies 
responsible for motor carrier safety activities, the Commercial Vehicle 
Safety Alliance (CVSA), and U.S. and Canadian industry groups.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/17/96                    61 FR 54142
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/16/96
Notice of Meeting               04/21/97                    62 FR 19252
NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________




2435. +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; HOURS-OF-SERVICE AND 
CDL EXEMPTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 104-59, sec 345

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 382; 49 CFR 395

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA is proposing to clarify its rule 
incorporating certain exemptions from the hours-of-service and 
commercial driver's license requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations, created by section 345 of the National Highway 
System Designation Act of 1995.

The FHWA is also proposing a monitoring program to measure the safety 
impact of the exemptions. The FHWA would use information obtained from 
the monitoring program to determine whether the exemptions granted in 
the NHS Act should be modified or revoked under the standard provided 
in the authorizing legislation. The FHWA requests comment on the public 
interest and safety impacts of the exemptions, as well as in the 
proposed monitoring program.

The final rule that incorporated the exemptions created by section 345 
of the NHS Act was issued under RIN 2125-AD83, 4/3/96 (61 FR 14677).

This action is significant because of substantial public interest. The 
FHWA is reconsidering the need for this action in light of the 
amendments to its exemption authority in the TEA-21.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Paul Brennan, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0834

RIN: 2125-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________




2436. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, MARKINGS, SIGNALS, AND SYSTEMS FOR 
RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS

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: This document adds new text for the Manual on Uniform Traffic 
Control Devices (MUTCD) in part III, markings; in part IV, signals; and 
in part VIII, traffic control systems for railroad-highway grade 
crossings. The purpose of these amendments is to include metric 
dimensions and values for the design and installation of traffic 
control devices and to improve the organization and discussion of the 
contents of the MUTCD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Amendments   01/06/97                      62 FR 691
Comment Period End              08/30/97
Notice of Proposed Amendments   11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 64779]]

Agency Contact: Linda L. Brown, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192

RIN: 2125-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




2437. MINIMUM LEVELS OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEXICAN MOTOR 
CARRIERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31138; 49 USC 31139

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 387; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to amend part 387, Minimum Levels of 
Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers to clarify and amend the 
financial responsibility requirement for Mexican motor carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Lehrman, Office of Motor Carrier Research and 
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0994

RIN: 2125-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________




2438. WORK ZONE SAFETY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 105; 23 USC 106; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 110; 23 USC 
115; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 320; PL 102-240, sec 1051; PL 104-59, sec 358

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 636; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48; 23 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to amend its regulations on traffic 
safety in highway and street work zones. Section 1051 of the Intermodal 
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) requires the 
Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to develop and implement a 
highway work zone safety program which would improve work zone safety 
at highway construction sites. This action is necessary to update the 
existing regulation, clarify the current policy, and emphasize 
important issues affecting the safety of highway workers and highway 
users. This action proposes to transfer and redesignate the regulations 
currently found in 23 CFR part 630, subpart J, to a new part 636.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charlie L. Sears, Office of Transportation Operations, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2981

RIN: 2125-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________




2439. +REVISION OF APPLICATION FORM FOR MEXICAN MOTOR CARRIERS: 
COMMERCIAL ZONES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13907

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 368

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes collection of some new information and 
also proposes revisions to the registration application form filed by 
one of the two classes of Mexican motor carriers that operate in the 
U.S. This class of carriers operates in the U.S.-Mexico border 
commercial zones which existed prior to NAFTA. This action is intended 
to increase the information available concerning these Mexican property 
carriers' safety profiles. This action is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Braverman, Office of Motor Carrier and 
Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 358-7035

RIN: 2125-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




2440. +REVISION OF APPLICATION FORM FOR MEXICAN MOTOR CARRIERS: NAFTA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553; 5 USC 559; 16 USC 1456; 49 USC 13101; 49 
USC 13301; 49 USC 13901 et seq; 49 USC 31138; 49 USC 31144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 365; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes collection of some new information and 
also proposes revisions to the registration application form filed by 
one of the two classes of Mexican carriers that operate in the U.S. 
This class of carriers has operations that go beyond the established 
border commercial zones. This proposed unified application form would 
be used by both Mexican property and passenger carriers who provide 
services pursuant to provisions of NAFTA. This action is intended to 
increase the information available concerning these Mexican carriers' 
safety profiles. This action is significant because of substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Braverman, Office of Motor Carrier and 
Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 358-7035

RIN: 2125-AE32


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64780]]

2441. +ACCELERATED SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE 
FOR MEXICAN MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 104; 49 USC 504; 49 USC 521(b)(5)(A); 49 USC 
5113; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31144; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement an accelerated safety fitness 
screen as part of the Motor Carrier Management Information System 
(MCMIS). A new screening program is being targeted to collect more 
information on Mexican carriers. The data will be collected and stored 
using the existing systems and information gathering structures that 
are used for domestic carriers. The data collected will be used to 
oversee operations of both classes of Mexican motor carriers, those 
operating in the U.S.-Mexico border commercial zones and those 
operating in the U.S. pursuant to the various entry provisions of 
NAFTA. This action is significant due to anticipated public interest 
and safety-related issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Braverman, Office of Motor Carrier and 
Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 358-7035

RIN: 2125-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________




2442. SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 3144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA published a final rule of RIN 2125-AC71 at 62 FR 
60035 on November 6, 1997, which incorporated the safety fitness rating 
methodology (SFRM) into 49 CFR 385 as appendix B. In that document the 
FHWA identified its ultimate goal as creating a more performance-based 
means of determining the fitness of carriers to conduct commercial 
motor vehicle (CMV) operations in interstate commerce. The ANPRM 
requested comments on the future of a rating system that could be used 
both in making safety fitness determinations and meeting the demands of 
shippers, insurers and other present and potential users interested in 
evaluating motor carrier performance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/20/98                    63 FR 38788
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/18/98
NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Hill, Office of Motor Carrier Research & 
Standards, Vehicle and Operations Division, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________




2443. +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; ZERO-BASE REVISION

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 104; 49 USC 501; 49 USC 504; 49 USC 13101; 49 
USC 13301; 49 USC 13902; 49 USC 31101; 49 USC 31132; 49 USC 31136; 49 
USC 31301; 49 USC 31502; PL 104-88

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 301 to 399; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is revising the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) and related regulations. In 1992, a ``Zero-Base 
Review'' was launched to improve the organization, format and clarity 
of the FMCSRs and collateral regulations. This proposal represents the 
most recent phase of a six-year ``zero-based'' review of motor carrier 
safety regulations to establish more effective, enforceable 
requirements. This action is the product of that review. It proposes 
provisions that could affect public safety and potentially raises novel 
policy issues concerning federalism. The changes proposed here 
constitute a major rewrite of the FMCSRs, including significant format 
and organizational changes, as well as a significant decrease in 
administration, recordkeeping, and paperwork burdens (an estimated 
reduction of 37 million burden hours). This action is significant under 
the regulatory policies and procedures of the DOT because of the 
substantial public interest concerning motor carrier safety issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Previous rulemakings from this comprehensive 
effort have included removing and redesignating redundant or obsolete 
safety regulations (RIN 2125-AD55 and RIN 2125-AD28) and more 
substantive and complex revisions of the FMCSRs (RIN 2125-AD72). This 
action is also incorporating the issues contained in 2125-AD64.

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-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________




2444. ADMINISTRATION OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN RELATED SERVICES 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 112(b); 23 USC 114(a); 23 USC 302; 23 USC 315; 
23 USC 402; 41 USC 253; 41 USC 259

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 172; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend procurement procedures on 
administration of engineering and design related services contracts to 
reflect the changes made by section 307

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of Public Law 204-59, National Highway System Designation Act and 
section 1205 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century 
(TEA-21), Public Law 105-178, June 9, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary E. Moss, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4654

RIN: 2125-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________




2445. PROCEDURES FOR ABATEMENT OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NOISE AND CONSTRUCTION 
NOISE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 109(h); 23 USC 109(i); 49 USC 4331; 49 USC 
4332; PL 104-59

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the FHWA regulation which 
specifies the traffic noise prediction method to be used in traffic 
noise analyses. This revision would allow the use of the FHWA Traffic 
Noise Model, which was released on March 30, 1998. It would update the 
specific references to acceptable traffic noise prediction methodology 
and vehicle noise emission levels. It would also remove references to 
specific noise prediction and measurement reports and vehicle noise 
emission levels that have been or will be superseded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________




2446. +FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCEDURES 
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, 
INCLUDING THE PARK ROADS AND PARKWAYS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 134; 23 USC 135; 23 USC 204; 23 USC 315; PL 
105-178

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal land management agencies are also given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion 
management systems for roads funded under the Federal lands highways 
program (FLHP). The roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and 
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads and Indian reservation roads.

In four related ANPRMs, the FHWA will seek public comment concerning 
these matters. Specifically in this ANPRM, the FHWA invites comment on 
an approach to implementing section 1115(d) under which the FHWA's 
Federal lands Highway, in consultation with the National Park Service 
(NPS) would develop a rule to meet the transportation planning and 
management systems requirements pertaining to the NPS including park 
roads and parkways program. Each of the ANPRMs is designated as 
significant under E.O. 12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and 
procedures because of the high level of interagency interest in the 
notices and involved programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47749
NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Schneider, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6799

RIN: 2125-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




2447. +FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCEDURES 
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PERTAINING TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, 
INCLUDING THE INDIAN RESERVATIONS ROAD PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 315; PL 105-178; 23 USC 134; 23 USC 135; 23 USC 
204

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal land management agencies are also given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion 
management systems for roads funded under the Federal lands highways 
program (FLHP). The roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and 
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads and Indian reservation roads.

In four related ANPRMs, the FHWA will seek public comment concerning 
these matters. Specifically, In this ANPRM, the FHWA invites comment on 
an approach to implementing section 1115(d) under which the FHWA's 
Federal Lands Highway, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs (BIA), would develop a rule to meet the transportation planning 
and management system requirements pertaining to the BIA, including the 
Indian reservations road program. Each of the ANPRMs is designated as 
significant under E.O. 12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and 
procedures because of the high level of interagency

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interest in the notices and involved programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47746
NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Schneider, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6799

RIN: 2125-AE53
_______________________________________________________________________




2448. +FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCEDURES 
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PERTAINING TO THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, 
INCLUDING THE REFUGE ROADS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 134; 23 USC 135; 23 USC 204; 23 USC 315; PL 
105-178

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal Land Management agencies are also given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion 
management systems for roads funded under the Federal lands highways 
program (FLHP). The roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and 
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads and Indian reservation roads.

In four related ANPRMs, the FHWA will seek public comment concerning 
these matters. Specifically, in this ANPRM, the FHWA invites comment on 
an approach to implementing section 1115(d) under which the FHWA's 
Federal Lands Highway, in consultation with the Fish and Wildlife 
Service (FWS), would develop a rule to meet the transportation planning 
and management systems requirement pertaining to the FWS, including 
refuge roads. Each of the ANPRMs is designated as significant under 
E.O. 12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and procedures because of 
the high level of interagency interest in the notices and involved 
programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47741
NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Schneider, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6799

RIN: 2125-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




2449. +FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCEDURES 
AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PERTAINING TO THE FOREST SERVICE, INCLUDING THE 
FOREST HIGHWAYS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 135; 23 USC 204; 23 USC 315; PL 105-178; 23 USC 
134

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal land managment agencies are given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge pavement, and congestion management 
systems for roads funded under the Federal lands highways program. The 
roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and parkways, forest 
highways, refuge roads and Indian reservation roads.

In four related ANPRMs, the FHWA will seek public comment concerning 
these matters. Specifically in this ANPRM, the FHWA invites comment on 
an approach to implementing section 1115(d) under which the FHWA's 
Federal Lands Highway, in consultation with the Forest Service (FS), 
would develop a rule to meet the transportation planning and management 
systems requirements pertaining to the FS, including the forest highway 
program. Each of the ANPRMs is designated as significant under E.O. 
12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and procedures because of the 
high level of interagency interest in the notices and involved 
programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47744
NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Schneider, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6799

RIN: 2125-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________




2450.  +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; REQUIREMENTS 
FOR OPERATORS OF SMALL PASSENGER CARRYING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178

CFR Citation: 49 CFR Part 390

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA is proposing to amend the Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to require that motor 
carriers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) designed or used to 
transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for 
compensation, file a motor carrier identification report, mark their 
CMVs with a USDOT identification number and certain other information, 
and maintain an accident register. This action is in response to the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). In a separate 
action,

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the FHWA is adopting the statutory definition of a CMV found at 49 USC 
31132 to be consistent with sec. 4008(a) of TEA-21, but is exempting 
the operation of these small, passenger-carrying vehicles from all of 
the FMCSRs, pending the completion of this rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/03/99                    64 FR 48518
NPRM Comment Period End         11/02/99
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________




2451.  +STATEWIDE METROPOLITAN PLANNING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 104(f); 23 USC 134; 23 USC 135; 23 USC 217; 23 
USC 315; 42 USC 7410 et seq.; 49 USC 5305-5309

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 450; 49 CFR 613; 49 CFR 1.48(b); 49 CFR 1.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA and the FTA are jointly proposing to 
revise the regulations governing the development of transportation 
plans and programs for urbanized (metropolitan) areas and States. These 
revisions are the product of statutory changes made by the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which requires 
a continuous, comprehensive and coordinated process in metropolitan 
areas and States. The regulation at 23 CFR part 450 is being modified 
to reflect the impacts of TEA-21. These changes are being proposed in 
concert with revisions to regulations concerning environmental impact 
and related procedures.

The intent of these changes is to more effectively link planning 
regulations and environmental streamlining regulations to facilitate 
integration of decisions, reduce paperwork and analytical activity, 
where feasible, and to refine procedures and processes to achieve 
greater efficiency in decisionmaking.

In addition, the agencies believe that an integrated approach to 
planning and project development will contribute to more effective and 
environmentally sound decisions regarding investment choices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sheldon M. Edner, Team Leader, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Room 3232, 400 Seventh 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-7660
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________




2452.  STANDARDS FOR DEDICATED SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATIONS (DSRC) 
APPLICATIONS FOR USE BY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN INTELLIGENT 
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 307; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 502 note; PL 102-240, 
sec. 6055(b); PL 105-178, sec. 5206(e)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1001; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to amend its regulations to require the 
use of Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Standards for ITS 
commercial vehicle projects using Federal funds. DSRC Systems use 
microwave communications over very short distances to allow moving 
vehicles to communicate with fixed roadside locations. In commercial 
motor vehicle applications, DSRC devices can transfer information 
regarding vehicle safety, performance, regulatory compliance and 
credentials from the vehicle to inspection stations.

The use of DSRC standards would promote interoperability among, and 
enable integration of ITS systems for North American commercial vehicle 
applications, such as electronic clearance, automated weight stations 
and border crossings. Interoperability would also encourage 
institutional integration and cooperation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William S. Jones, ITS Joint Program Office, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2128

RIN: 2125-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




2453.  +NEPA AND RELATED PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION 
DECISIONMAKING; PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PARKS, WILDLIFE AND WATERFOWL 
REFUGES AND HISTORIC SITES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq.; 49 USC 303; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 
128; 23 USC 134; 23 USC 138; 23 USC 315; ...

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 530; 23 CFR 540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit 
Administration are issuing an NPRM to propose updating and revising the 
National Environmental Policy Act implementing regulation for FHWA and 
FTA funded or approved projects. The current regulations were issued in 
1987 (23 CFR part 771, August 28, 1987) and experience since that time 
as well as changes in legislation, most recently by the Transportation 
Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), call for an updated approach 
to implementation of NEPA for FHWA and FTA projects and actions.

Under this proposed rulemaking, the FHWA/FTA regulation for 
implementing NEPA would be moved to a new part (23 CFR Part 530) and

[[Page 64784]]

would be revised to further emphasize using the NEPA process to 
facilitate effective and timely decisionmaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action will incorporate the issues 
contained in RIN 2125-AD32.

Agency Contact: Fred Skaer, Office of Environment and Planning, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2058

RIN: 2125-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________




2454.  NATIONAL INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE 
AND STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 502 note; 
23 USC 508; PL 105-178; sec. 5206(e)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655; 23 CFR 940; 49 CFR 350

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, the FHWA proposes to implement section 
5206(e) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), 
to develop an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)regional 
architecture. The ITS regional architecture would consist of a concept 
of operations and a conceptual design consistent with the ITS 
integration strategy using the system engineering process. The effect 
of this proposal is that all ITS projects would use U.S. DOT adopted 
standards and U.S. DOT adopted interoperability tests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shelley Row, Office of Travel Management, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8028

RIN: 2125-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________




2455.  REVISION OF THE MUTCD; REGULATORY SIGNS, TRAFFIC CONTROL 
FOR LOW VOLUME RURAL ROADS; TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE 
CROSSINGS.

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:  This document proposes new text for MUTCD in Chapter 2B--
Regulatory Signs, Part 5--Traffic Control Device for Low Volume Rural 
Roads,and Part 8--Traffic Control for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings 
(update information). The purpose of this rewrite effort is to reformat 
the text for clarity of intended meanings, to include metric dimensions 
and values for the design and installation of traffic control devices, 
and to improve the overall organization and discussion of the contents 
in the MUTCD. The proposed changes included herein are intended to 
expedite traffic, promote uniformity,improve safety,and incorporate 
technology advances in traffic control device application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of proposed amendments   11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Brown, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192

RIN: 2125-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________




2456.  +REVISION OF COLOR SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIGNS AND PAVEMENT 
MARKING RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIALS

Priority: Other Significant

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 is proposing to revise its color specifications for 
retroreflective sign materials. This revision would include daytime and 
nighttime specification for both assigned and unassigned colors found 
in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Color 
specifications for florescent colors and pavement marking material 
would also be included.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of proposed amendments   11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________




2457.  UTILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 116; 23 USC 123; 23 USC 
315; ...

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1.23; 23 CFR 1.27; 49 CFR 1.38(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes these changes to conform the utilities 
regulations to more recent laws, regulations, or guidance and to 
provide the state transportation departments clarification and more 
flexibility in implementing them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: C. Paul Scott, Federal-Aid Program Branch, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4104

RIN: 2125-AE68

[[Page 64785]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2458. 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 the Right-of-Way portions of Sections 1301 and 1303 
of TEA-21. This action is being incorporated into RIN 2125-AE44.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/06/95                    60 FR 56004
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/05/96
Interim Final Rule              04/25/96                    61 FR 18246
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/28/96
Final Action (See RIN 2125-AE44)11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Two related rulemaking actions are: (1) a 
proposed rule entitled ``Right-of-Way'' which appeared in a prior 
Agenda under RIN 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. RIN 2125-AD87 was completed and 
changes contemplated in that rulemaking were consolidated into the 
interim final rule published under this RIN.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: James E. Ware, Realty Specialist, Office of Real Estate 
Services, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2019

RIN: 2125-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




2459. +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: In this rulemaking, the FHWA was considering a requirement 
for all motor carriers subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) to periodically update certain carrier information 
maintained by the agency in a national interstate motor carrier census 
file. Consideration was being given to the frequency and methods for 
updating this information.

The ICC Termination Act of 1995, which added 49 U.S.C. 13908, requires 
the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking to replace the current DOT 
identification number system, the single State registration system, the 
registration/licensing system and the financial responsibility system, 
with a single, on-line Federal system. This new rulemaking (2125-AD91) 
will subsume the issues contained in this action (2125-AC28).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/17/89                    54 FR 29912
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/15/89
To Be Withdrawn                 01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Neill L. Thomas, Chief, Vehicle and Operations, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5884

RIN: 2125-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________




2460. 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: Substantial changes in medical technology and the technology, 
operating practices, and economics of the motor carrier industry have 
affected the physical and mental demands on commercial motor vehicle 
(CMV) drivers and in turn, have rendered portions of the current 
medical examination form used to assess drivers' physical 
qualifications outdated, difficult to use, or irrelevant. This action 
redesigns the existing medical examination form and amends the 
examination procedures to reflect the latest medical and technological 
advances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/98                    63 FR 41769
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

[[Page 64786]]

Phone: 202 366-2981

RIN: 2125-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




2461. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION: INTERMODAL 
CARGO CONTAINERS

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 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
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




2462. +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 
all new motor carriers to file Form MCS-150 before beginning 
operations; and (4) move sec. 385.23 to a new section in part 390. The 
States would also be allowed and encouraged to use USDOT identification 
numbers to identify intrastate motor carriers. These changes will 
improve the identification of motor carriers and CMVs, aid enforcement, 
and enhance data collection and analysis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/16/98                    63 FR 32801
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip J. Forjan, Transportation Specialist, Office of 
Motor Carrier Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




2463. 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. The 
rules would constitute the major part of the administrative/procedural 
portion of the agency's zero-base revision of the entire FMCSRs. This 
action is being incorporated into 2125-AE42, ``Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations; Zero-Base Revision''.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/29/96                    61 FR 18866
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/96
SNPRM                           10/21/96                    61 FR 54601
SNPRM Comment Period End        11/20/96
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A final rule published on November 6, 1997, 
(RIN 2125-AC71), incorporated the proposed provision designated as 
section 362.107 in the April 29 NPRM. This section with minor changes 
was incorporated as section 385.17. A final rule regarding adjustments 
to civil penalties due to inflation was published under a separate 
rulemaking action (RIN 2105-AC63) on 3/13/98.

Agency Contact: Paul Brennan, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0834

RIN: 2125-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________




2464. 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

[[Page 64787]]

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 in this action will improve traffic operations and 
safety, provide 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
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/97
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2465. FEDERAL-AID 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(c); 23 USC 315

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action amends 23 CFR 470 in accordance with 
legislation enacted in 1991, 1995, and 1998. The Intermodal Surface 
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) 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 (NHS Act) authorized the initial National 
Highway System and also authorized the Secretary to approve 
modifications. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-
21) authorized the initial NHS connectors to major intermodal terminals 
and recodified 23 U.S.C. 103 (Federal-aid systems). The action also 
consolidates in appendices all nonregulatory guidance material issued 
previously by the FHWA on Federal-aid highway systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/19/97                    62 FR 33351
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/21/97
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The FHWA issued an interim final rule with an 
opportunity for public comment. The FHWA believes that prior notice and 
opportunity for comment were unnecessary within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(3)(B) because this rule amends existing regulations in 
accordance with the requirements of the ISTEA and the NHS Act and will 
simplify administrative procedures, minimize regulatory burdens, and 
provide flexibility for accomplishing required system actions. This 
rule amends regulations that the states comply with as part of the 
Federal-aid highway program. The FHWA has worked closely with the 
States, and the States have operated under the basic policies covered 
by this regulation for many years. A number of technical revisions are 
required as a result of the TEA-21 recodification of 23 U.S.C. 103, 
including incorporation of the provisions of former 23 U.S.C. 139 
(Additions to Interstate System).

Agency Contact: Jill Hochman, Director, Office of Intermodal and 
Statewide Programs, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0233

RIN: 2125-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




2466. +RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

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.

Abstract: This action prohibits operators of commercial motor vehicles 
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). This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/98                    63 FR 40691
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Lehrman, Office of Motor Carrier Research and 
Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0994

RIN: 2125-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________




2467. MITIGATION OF IMPACTS TO WETLANDS

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 4321; 23 USC 109(h); 23 USC 138; 23 USC 315(i); 
23 USC 133(b); EO 11990

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 777; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 64788]]

Abstract: The FHWA is further supplementing its June 17, 1996, notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), Mitigation of Impacts to Wetlands, and 
June 18, 1997, supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) on 
the same subject. The recently enacted Transportation Equity Act for 
the 21st Century (TEA-21) (Pub. L. 105-178, 112 Stat. 107) added the 
term ``natural habitat'' to those provisions of title 23 , United 
States Code (U.S.C.), making wetlands mitigation banking efforts 
eligible for National Highway System (NHS) and Surface Transportation 
Program (STP) funds. This second SNPRM would update the FHWA's wetlands 
regulation to make it consistent with the authority established in TEA-
21 by including mitigation of impacts to natural habitat, as well as 
wetlands within the scope of the regulation, specifying that it applies 
to all projects funded pursuant to the provisions of title 23, U.S.C. 
This SNPRM would also include a provision requiring that existing 
mitigation banks be used to provide mitigation for these highway 
impacts to wetlands and natural habitat when they are available and 
practicable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/96                    61 FR 30553
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/96
SNPRM                           06/18/97                    62 FR 33047
SNPRM Comment Period End        08/18/97
Second SNPRM                    04/07/99                    64 FR 16870
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/07/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Additional authority DOT Order 5660.1A

Agency Contact: Paul Garrett, Water and Ecosystems Team, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 303 969-5772
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________




2468. 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 has evaluated comments 
received and does not believe further action is warranted at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




2469. 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 amends its regulations on railroad highway projects. 
The amendments now 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 believes these changes will 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              08/27/97                    62 FR 45326
Comment Period End              10/27/97
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Robert Winans, Office of Highway Safety Information, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4656

RIN: 2125-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




2470. +QUALIFICATIONS OF MOTOR CARRIERS TO SELF-INSURE THEIR OPERATIONS 
AND FEES TO SUPPORT THE APPROVAL AND COMPLIANCE PROCESS

Priority: Other Significant

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. The FHWA 
believes that this will be a significant

[[Page 64789]]

regulatory action because of substantial congressional and public 
interest in the insurance requirements for motor carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/23/97                    62 FR 49654
Correction                      09/29/97                    62 FR 50892
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/24/97
NPRM                            05/05/99                    64 FR 24123
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Braverman, Office of Motor Carrier and 
Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 358-7035

RIN: 2125-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________




2471. +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; DEFINITION OF 
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31132; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502; PL 104-88, 
sec 104(f)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 392; 49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 
395; 49 CFR 396; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 9, 1999.

Abstract: The FHWA is initiating this action to consider whether to 
amend the definition of commercial motor vehicle in the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations to make those safety regulations applicable 
to vehicles designed to transport less than 18 passengers including the 
driver. This rulemaking is significant because of substantial public 
interest concerning the possible extension of the applicability of the 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to a larger portion 
of motor carrier operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/05/98                    63 FR 41766
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/05/98
Interim Final Rule              09/03/99                    64 FR 48510
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Section 4008 of the TEA-21 requires the FHWA to 
either make the FMCSRs applicable to operators of commercial motor 
vehicles designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers for 
compensation, or exempt such entities through a rulemaking proceeding 
within one year after the enactment of the statute. The FHWA has 
proposed to regulate the operation of small passenger-carrying CMVs, 
and has considered the extent to which the regulations should be made 
applicable to such CMVS.

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research & Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




2472. EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM -- $500,000 DISASTER ELIGIBILITY 
THRESHOLD

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(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA has initiated this rulemaking to evaluate the need 
to revise the FHWA's regulation pertaining to the $500,000 threshold 
established to distinguish between heavy maintenance or routine 
emergency repair and serious damage, which is used as one of the 
criteria to qualify a disaster under the FHWA emergency relief program 
for repair of Federal-aid highways. The FHWA has published an ANPRM 
with the intention of generating discussion and comments on the 
appropriateness of the current threshold value as well as any 
additional options regarding establishment of a disaster eligibility 
threshold. An NPRM has been published, soliciting comments on a 
proposal to increase the threshold to $700,000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/19/98                     63 FR 8377
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/20/98
NPRM                            06/07/99                    64 FR 30263
NPRM Comment Period End         08/06/99
Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




2473. TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS; CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553; 49 USC 13301; 49 USC 14104

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 375; 49 CFR 377

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to amend the regulations governing the 
transportation of household goods. These regulations protect consumers 
who ship household goods by motor vehicle. This action is necessary to 
implement the ICC Termination Act of 1995, (ICCTA), Pub. L. 104-88, 109 
Stat. 803, and to update the regulations. The intended effect of this 
proposal is to make the regulations easier to read and understand, 
remove an outdated report, address hostage freight problems (situations 
where non-binding estimates are lower than actual charges and the 
carrier refuses to deliver freight even after 110 percent of the 
estimate is paid at the time of delivery), modify a consumer protection 
publication, consider industry requests to change the rules, and 
propose conforming and technical amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/98                    63 FR 27126
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/98

[[Page 64790]]

NPRM Extension and Reopening of 
Comment Period                  08/12/98                    63 FR 43128
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Janet Nunn, 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-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________




2474. RIGHT-OF-WAY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 107; 23 USC 108; 23 USC 111; 23 
USC 114; 23 USC 133; 23 USC 142(f)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 710; 23 CFR 712; 23 CFR 713; 23 CFR 645; 23 CFR 
620; 23 CFR 635; 23 CFR 630; 23 CFR 712

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends right-of-way regulations for federally 
assisted transportation programs. The regulations are arranged to 
follow the same sequence as the development and implementation of a 
Federal-aid project to assist the public and State transportation 
agency (STA) in locating regulations applicable to a specific point of 
interest. The amendments should clarify the State-Federal partnership.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/24/98                    63 FR 71238
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RIN 2125-AC17 will be completed in this action.

Agency Contact: James E. Ware, Realty Specialist, Office of Real Estate 
Services, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2019

RIN: 2125-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________




2475. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MCSAP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31140 to 31141; 49 USC 31161; 49 
USC 31310 to 31311; 49 USC 31502; 49 USC 31100 to 31104; 49 USC 31108

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 1999.

Abstract: This action would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance 
Program (MCSAP) as required by the Transportation Equity Act for the 
21st Century (TEA-21). The changes will incorporate those applicable 
provisions. The MCSAP provides grants to the States to enforce the 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety and Hazardous Materials Regulations or 
compatible State regulations.

The FHWA must implement these revisions before FY 2000, beginning 
October 1, 1999. The revisions will include requirement for all 
participating States to develop performance-based programs. This will 
allow States to have greater flexibility to design programs addressing 
national, regional, and State needs in reducing the number and severity 
of commercial motor vehicle crashes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/99                    64 FR 11414
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: James McCauley, National Programs Division, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0133

RIN: 2125-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________




2476. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS, AND 
PILOT PROGRAMS; RULES AND PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31315; PL 105-178, sec 4007

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 9, 1998.

Abstract: The FHWA is adopting regulations to implement section 4007 of 
the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), concerning 
waivers and exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs), and the Administration of pilot programs to 
evaluate innovative alternatives to the regulations. The regulations 
establish the procedures persons must follow to request waivers and to 
apply for exemptions from the FMCSRs, and the procedures the FHWA will 
use to process the requests for waivers and applications for 
exemptions. The regulations also codify statutory requirements 
concerning the agency's administration of pilot programs. This 
rulemaking is intended to provide procedures to ensure the timely 
processing of requests for waivers and applications for exemptions, and 
public disclosure of the procedures the agency would use in initiating 
and managing pilot programs. The FHWA has issued an interim final rule, 
with an opportunity for public comment after publication in order to 
meet the statutory deadline for issuance of a final rule (180 days 
after date of enactment of TEA-21).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/08/98                    63 FR 67600
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/08/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/08/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards,

[[Page 64791]]

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________




2477. REVISION OF THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; TOURIST 
ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL INTEREST SIGNS, AND 
TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR BICYCLE FACILITIES

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; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The MUTCD is incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, 
subpart F, approved by the Federal Highway Administrator, and 
recognized as the national standard for traffic control on all public 
roads

This document proposes new text for the MUTCD in Chapter 2G-Tourist 
Oriented Directional Signs (TODS), Chapter 2H-Recreation and Cultural 
Interest Area Signs, and Part 9, Traffic Controls for Bicycle 
Facilities. The purpose of this rewrite effort is to reformat the text 
to clarify intended meanings, to include metric dimensions and values 
for the design and installation of traffic control devices, and to 
improve the overall organization and discussion of the contents in the 
MUTCD. The proposed changes to the MUTCD are intended to expedite 
traffic, promote uniformity, improve safety, and incorporate technology 
advances in traffic control device application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Amendments   06/24/99                    64 FR 33802
Comment Period End              03/24/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Linda Brown, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192

RIN: 2125-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________




2478. +SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES--UNSATISFACTORY SAFETY RATINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 104; 49 USC 504; 49 USC 521 (b)(5)(A); 49 USC 
31136; 49 USC 31144; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would expand the prohibition against interstate 
operations by carriers with ``unsatisfactory'' safety ratings. The 
existing ``unsatisfactory'' safety rating prohibition, applicable to 
motor carriers of passengers and hazardous materials, would be extended 
to all motor carriers. This action would implement section 4009 of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century which prohibits motor 
carriers found to be unfit according to a safety fitness determination 
from operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. This 
action is considered a significant regulatory action because of the 
substantial public interest in the provision of safe interstate motor 
freight and passenger transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/99                    64 FR 44460
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Debbie Freund, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5541

RIN: 2125-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________




2479.  REVISION OF THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL 
DEVICES; WARNING SIGNS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR HIGHWAY-LIGHT RAIL GRADE 
CROSSINGS

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; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is 
incorporated by reference in 23 CFR part 655, subpart F, approved by 
the Federal Highway Administrator, and recognized as the national 
standard for traffic control on all public roads. The FHWA announced 
its intent to rewrite and reformat the MUTCD on January 10, 1992, at 57 
FR 1134. This action proposes new text for the MUTCD in Chapter 2C - 
Warning Signs and Part 10 - Traffic Controls for Highway-Light Rail 
Grade Crossings. The purpose of this rewrite effort is to reformat the 
text for clarity of intended meanings, to include metric dimensions in 
values for the design and installation of traffic control devices, and 
to improve the overall organization and discussion of the contents in 
the MUTCD. The proposed changes to the MUTCD are intended to expedite 
traffic, promote uniformity, improve safety, and incorporate technology 
advances in traffic control device application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Amendments   06/24/99                    64 FR 33806
Comment Period End              03/24/00
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Brown, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192

RIN: 2125-AE58


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[[Page 64792]]

2480.  SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES; AMENDMENTS TO SAFETY FITNESS 
RATING METHODOLOGY (SFRM) APPENDIX

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 104; 49 USC 504; 49 USC 521(b)(5)(A); 49 USC 
5113; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31144; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the Safety Fitness Rating Methodology 
(SFRM) appendix to the safety fitness procedures by updating the list 
of acute and critical regulations to conform to several regulatory 
removals and substantive amendments. As a result of earlier rulemaking, 
several of the citations in the list must be changed to reflect the 
amendments and revisions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs). The SFRM is used to measure the safety fitness of 
motor carriers against the safety fitness standard contained in the 
regulations on safety fitness procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This final action makes corrections to the List 
of Acute and Critical Regulations under section VII of appendix B to 
part 385 in the November 6, 1997, final rule concerning safety fitness 
procedures. Since the amendments to the final rule are simply 
corrections, the FHWA finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(3)(B) to promulgate this final rule without notice and comment 
rulemaking and to make it effective on the date of publication in the 
Federal Register pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).

Agency Contact: William C. Hill, 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-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




2481.  FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 504; 49 USC 31133; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR Part 391; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action makes technical amendments to the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations to provide a new listing for locations of 
FHWA's resource centers, to update the rules concerning qualifications 
of drivers who have loss or impairment of limbs by changing the 
designated official who authorizes and signs the skill performance 
evaluation (SPE) certificate for such drivers and to remove the 
reference to ``waiver.'' These amendments are necessitated by an agency 
organizational restructuring and by changes in the statute. Also, the 
name of the national program ``Handicapped Driver Waiver Program,'' as 
it is now known, will be changed to the ``SPE Certification Program for 
Loss or Impairment of Limbs.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action merely reflects a change in the 
name of ``The Handicapped Driver Waiver Program,'' a change in the 
title of the designated official authorized to sign the SPE certificate 
and the merging of the SPE certificate form into current regulations. 
As a result, the FHWA has determined that prior notice and opportunity 
for public comment on this action are unnecessary.

Agency Contact: Teresa Doggett, Transportation Specialist, Office of 
Motor Carrier Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4001

RIN: 2125-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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2482. +QUALIFICATION OF DRIVERS; DIABETES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 3102; 49 USC 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 ended 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   02/01/88
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
Final Action To Accept Waivers  07/29/93                    58 FR 40690


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 64793]]

Additional Information: Under RIN 2125-AD73, the FHWA adopted a final 
rule to allow drivers holding valid waivers from both the vision and 
diabetes standards to continue to operate in interstate commerce after 
March 31, 1996. See 61 FR 606 (Jan. 8, 1996) (notice of proposed 
rulemaking); 61 FR 13338 (March 26, 1996) (final rule); 61 FR 17253 
(April 19, 1996) (final rule; technical correction). With the closing 
of the diabetes waiver study (03-31-96), 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, 
expert panel review and the TEA-21 feasibility study (12-31-99).

Section 4019 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century 
(TEA-21), directs the FHWA to determine if it is practical and cost 
effective to have a program that allows insulin-treated diabetic 
drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

The FHWA will establish a panel of medical experts to develop 
medically-based recommendations for amending the current Federal 
diabetes standard and for establishing, if appropriate, a screening 
protocol for qualifying insulin-treated diabetic commercial drivers.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/05/90, 55 FR 41028

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2483. +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.

The State of California will do a demonstration pilot to determine if 
fingerprinting can be a viable identifier for CDL purposes. This pilot 
will be ongoing for 2 years.

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

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: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




2484. 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 End        03/26/90
ANPRM Comment Period Extended   06/01/90
ANPRM Docket Reopened; Comment 
Period Extended to 08/21/90     06/22/90                    55 FR 25673


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Tom Klimek, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2212

RIN: 2125-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




2485. 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

[[Page 64794]]

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to amend its periodic inspection 
requirements for commercial motor vehicles operated in interstate 
commerce. The periodic inspection final rule was published on December 
7, 1988, at 53 FR 49402, and amended on December 8, 1989, at 54 FR 
50722. The December 8, 1989, amendment included a request for comments. 
In response to the comments received and requests for interpretations 
from the States and industry, the FHWA has determined that the rule 
should be amended to clarify the requirements for periodic inspection 
decals; evidence of the inspector's qualifications; the response time 
for a motor carrier to transmit a copy of a self-inspection report to 
an authorized Federal, State or local enforcement official; identity of 
the motor carrier or other entity offering a vehicle for inspection; 
and documentation of a State periodic inspection, including proof of 
inspection on vehicles. The FHWA is also proposing amendments 
concerning the inspection criteria for brake readjustment limits, brake 
lining thickness, coupling devices, steering mechanism, tires marked 
``Not for Highway Use'', and regrooved tires on steering axles.

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: Comment Period End: 
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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




2486. +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 was concluded on 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 considered 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. The FHWA has awarded a contract with a medical center to develop 
medically-based recommendations for amending the current Federal vision 
requirements. Recommendations were delivered in October, 1998. These 
recommendations are being evaluated and considered in deciding what, if 
any, further proposals should be made concerning the vision standard.

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
Interim Final Rule              12/08/98                    63 FR 67600


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Under RIN 2125-AD73, the FHWA adopted a final 
rule to allow drivers holding valid waivers from both the vision and 
diabetes standards to continue to operate in interstate commerce after 
March 31, 1996. See 61 FR 606 (Jan. 8, 1996) (notice of proposed 
rulemaking); 61 FR 13338 (March 26, 1996) (final rule) 61 FR 17253 
(April 19, 1996) (final rule; technical correction). (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, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2981

RIN: 2125-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




2487. +FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; GENERAL TRANSPORTATION 
OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5105; 49 USC 5109

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390.3; 49 CFR 397; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1991.

Abstract: This rulemaking will implement the statutory requirements of 
49 USC 5109 and 49 USC 5105. Section 5109 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 5105 
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

[[Page 64795]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




2488. +QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS: HEARING DEFICIENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 3102; 49 USC 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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 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. The research was completed in August 
1997 and the FHWA is not amending the current hearing standard at this 
time.

Agency Contact: Albert Alvarez, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4706

RIN: 2125-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




2489. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




2490. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James McCauley, National Programs Division, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0133

RIN: 2125-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




2491. +HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS; SUPPORTING DOCUMENT RECORDKEEPING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 103-311

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 395.8

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 26, 1996.
NPRM, Statutory, August 26, 1995.

Abstract: A record of duty status 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

[[Page 64796]]

duty status. The Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act 
of 1994 mandates the 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.

The FHWA is analyzing the comments. The FHWA is also analyzing the 
extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, and conflicts with 
existing regulations. Comments predominantly suggest FHWA delay this 
action until the FHWA has proposed new hours of service rules and new 
recordkeeping systems under RIN 2125-AD93.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/98                    63 FR 19457
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David Miller, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1790

RIN: 2125-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________




2492. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION OF FEDERAL AID PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 104 to 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Max Inman, Office of Budget and Finance, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2853

RIN: 2125-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




2493. +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. As part of this 
action, a small entities review under 5 USC section 610 will be 
included. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 202 366-5884

RIN: 2125-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________




2494. +TRANSPORTATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS

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 FHWA is considering the continued need, if any, for its 
specific regulations on the transportation of migrant workers under 49 
CFR 398. 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. This 
action is considered significant due to substantial public interest. 
The FHWA is analyzing whether to add this to the RIN 2125-AE42.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David Miller, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1790

RIN: 2125-AD81


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64797]]

2495. ELECTRONIC FILING OF SURETY BONDS, TRUST FUND AGREEMENTS, 
INSURANCE CERTIFICATES; CANCELLATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-88

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 387

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: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Braverman, Office of Motor Carrier and 
Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 358-7035

RIN: 2125-AD94
_______________________________________________________________________




2496. 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 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                            01/28/97                     62 FR 4096
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research & Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AE00
_______________________________________________________________________




2497. +ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT; QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 504; 49 USC 31133; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current regulation is little changed from the original 
rule adopted in 1936. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has 
written to the Department asserting that the regulation, as written, is 
overly broad and subject to arbitrary enforcement, causing potential 
interference with constitutional guarantees of due process and equal 
protection. The ACLU requested an opportunity to submit a comprehensive 
analysis of this issue. The ANPRM was intended to provide the ACLU with 
such an opportunity and to open this issue for public comment. The FHWA 
seeks to modify its current regulation to require drivers to possess 
the basic functional communication/comprehension ability necessary to 
ensure safety, consistent with applicable law. This action is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/97                    62 FR 45200
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/27/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Singer, Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________




2498. +APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS FOR ITS 
PROTOCOL (NTCIP) STANDARDS IN ITS PROJECTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 109; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 402; PL 102-240

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 625; 23 CFR 655; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would propose amending FHWA regulations to 
require application of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) 
Standards for ITS projects using Federal-aid highway funds. In the 
ISTEA of 1991, Congress directed the Department to develop and 
implement standards and protocols to promote widespread use of ITS. The 
proposed regulations would apply ITS standards to ITS systems, 
subsystems, devices, equipment and software to be acquired with 
Federal-aid highway funds, including ITS funds.

However, at this time, the FHWA is postponing this action on ITS 
Standards until such time as the standards are demonstrated to be 
viable and mature enough that the public sector risk in use of the 
standard is minimized.

 This action is significant because it represents new and changed 
policy under DOT Order 2100.5.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William S. Jones, ITS Joint Program Office, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590

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Phone: 202 366-2128

RIN: 2125-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




2499. REVISION OF MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; GENERAL 
PROVISIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR SCHOOL AREAS

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; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, new text for the MUTCD, part 1, General 
Provisions and part 7, Traffic Control for School Areas, is proposed. 
The purpose of such revision is to reformat the text for clarity of 
intended meanings, to include metric dimensions and values for the 
design and installation of traffic control devices, and to improve the 
overall organization and discussion of the contents in the MUTCD. The 
proposed changes in this action are intended to expedite traffic, 
promote uniformity, improve safety, and incorporate technology advances 
in traffic control device applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Amendments   12/05/97                    62 FR 64324
Comment Period End              09/08/98
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Brown, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192

RIN: 2125-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________




2500. OUT-OF-SERVICE CRITERIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31133; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31310; 49 USC 
31502; PL 104-59

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 395; 49 CFR 396; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action seeks public comment on the ``North American 
Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria'' (OOS Criteria). During roadside 
inspections, Federal, State, and local safety inspectors use the OOS 
Criteria as a guide in determining whether to place commercial motor 
vehicles (CMVs), or their drivers, ``out of service.'' Such a status 
means that the CMVs or drivers are so unsafe that corrections must be 
undertaken before operations can resume. The FHWA is seeking public 
comment on the future scope and effect of the OOS Criteria, which are 
not part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). In 
addition, the FHWA is seeking information regarding whether it needs to 
formalize these guidelines pursuant to a notice and comment rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/20/98                    63 FR 38791
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/18/98
Extension of Comment Period     10/09/98                    63 FR 54432
Comment Period End              12/08/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 202 366-5884

RIN: 2125-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________




2501. REVISION OF THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; PART II 
-- SIGNS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 109(d); 23 USC 114 (a); 23 USC 315; 23 USC 402

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655; 23 CFR 1.32; 23 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revision of the MUTCD is being done in phases due to the 
voluminous amount of text. This amendment represents the third phase of 
the rewrite effort and embraces proposed changes for part II -- signs. 
This action is intended to rewrite and reformat the text for clarity of 
intended meanings; to include metric dimensions and values for the 
design and installation of traffic control devices; to improve the 
overall organization and discussion; and to propose changes that will 
enhance the mobility of all road users, promote uniformity, improve 
traffic safety by reducing the potential for run-off-road incidents, 
and incorporate technology advances in traffic control device 
application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/98                    63 FR 31950
Comment Period End              03/11/99
Final Action                    12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Linda Brown, Office of Highway Safety, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192

RIN: 2125-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________




2502. NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; MUTCD; MINIMUM 
RETROREFLECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101; 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); PL 102-388

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revisions to the MUTCD are being done in phases due to the 
voluminous amount of text. This notice of proposed amendment is 
intended to revise the MUTCD to include a standard for a minimum level 
of retroreflectivity that must be maintained for traffic signs. This 
minimum level is to ensure that highway users can detect and read the 
sign during nighttime conditions. Although the MUTCD states that 
regulatory and warning signs, and some

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guide signs, need to reflectorize, no level of retroreflectivity is 
specified. In recognition of this situation, the United States Congress 
directed the U.S. Department of Transportation, through the 1993 
Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, to revise the MUTCD to 
include a standard for minimum levels of retroreflectivity that must be 
maintained.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Ernest D.L. Huckaby, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-9064

RIN: 2125-AE39
_______________________________________________________________________




2503. +GENERAL REQUIREMENTS; INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE; 
INTERMODAL CONTAINER CHASSIS AND TRAILERS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 504; 49 USC 31133; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.48; 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking filed by the 
American Trucking Association, Inc. (ATA) and the ATA Intermodal 
Conference (the petitioners), the FHWA agreed to consider revisions to 
the requirements in parts 390 and 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety regulations (FMCSRs) that place upon motor carriers the 
responsibility for maintaining intermodal container chassis and 
trailers. These regulations provide the requirements for the 
inspection, repair and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/17/99                     64 FR 7849
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/19/99
Comment Period End              05/05/99                    64 FR 24128
Comment Period Extended         08/30/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Singer, Mechanical Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009

RIN: 2125-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________




2504.  INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD BRIDGE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 120 (j) and (k); 23 USC 202; 23 USC 315; PL 
105-178, sec 1115; 49 CFR 1.48

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 1115 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century establishes a nationwide priority program for improving 
deficient Indian reservation road (IRR) bridges and reserves $13 
million of IRR funds per year to replace and rehabilitate bridges that 
are in poor condition. The FHWA, Federal Lands Highway (FLH), and the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Transportation (BIADOT), intend 
to implement the IRR bridge program (IRRBP) to promptly address the 
deficient IRR bridges. Toward that end, the FLH and the BIA DOT, in 
consultation with Indian tribal governments, have developed project 
selection/fund allocation procedures for uniform application of the 
legislation. The FHWA is announcing the project selection/fund 
allocation procedures for the IRRBP.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/19/99                    64 FR 38565
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/19/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 
U.S.C. 551 et seq. allows agencies engaged in rulemaking to dispense 
with prior notice and opportunity for comment when the agency for good 
cause finds that such procedures are impracticable, unnecessary, or 
contrary to the public interest. The FHWA has determined that prior 
notice and opportunity for comment are unnecessary because comments 
regarding the project selection/fund allocation procedures for the 
IRRBP were solicited in a February 12, 1999, Federal Register notice 
(64 FR 7229) along with informal meetings on this subject that were 
held during December 1998. We have reviewed all comments and 
incorporated changes to the original document where necessary.

Agency Contact: Wade F. Casey, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9486

RIN: 2125-AE57

[[Page 64800]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2505. +PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; LIGHTING 
DEVICES, REFLECTORS, AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 9, 1999.

Abstract: The FHWA has adopted measures for reducing the incidence and 
severity of collisions with large trailers during conditions of 
darkness or reduced visibility. Specifically, the agency is proposing 
requiring 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                            06/19/98                    63 FR 33611
NPRM Comment Period End         09/17/98
Final Action                    03/31/99                    64 FR 15588
Final Action Effective          06/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AD27
_______________________________________________________________________




2506. 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&Es) in metric units 
(prior to 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
Comment Period End              08/11/96
Final Action                    06/24/99                    64 FR 33751
Final Action Effective          07/16/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2507. 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: The FHWA has streamlined the Sec. 402 grant approval process 
by providing a more flexible performance-based system for States to 
follow in conducting their highway safety programs. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/26/97                    62 FR 34397
Interim Final Effective         06/26/97
Final Action                    07/28/99                    64 FR 40757
Final Action Effective          08/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phyllis Young, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2159

RIN: 2125-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________




2508. +PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; REAR IMPACT 
GUARDS AND REAR IMPACT PROTECTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 102-240, sec 1041(b); 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

[[Page 64801]]

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action would require that certain trailers and 
semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 
10,000 pounds and manufactured on or after January 26, 1998, be 
equipped with rear impact guards and meet the requirements of Federal 
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223. This action is intended 
to ensure that the rear impact protection requirements of the FMCSRs 
are consistent with the FMVSSs and to improve the safety of operation 
of commercial motor vehicles by reducing the incidence of underride 
accidents in which the rear end of the trailer strikes and enters the 
passenger compartment. This action is significant because of the 
substantial public interest in the prevention of rear underride 
accidents involving commercial motor vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/98                    63 FR 26759
NPRM Comment Period End         07/13/98
Final Action                    09/01/99                    64 FR 47703
Final Action Effective          10/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is not considered to be significant 
under Executive Order 12866, but is significant under DOT Order because 
the FHWA expects that there will be significant public interest in the 
prevention of rear-underride accidents involving commercial motor 
vehicles.

Agency Contact: Larry W. Minor, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Motor 
Carrier Research and Standards, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4012

RIN: 2125-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________




2509. COMMERCIAL DRIVER DISQUALIFICATION PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31301; 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 29, 1996.

Abstract: Section 403 of the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (ICCTA) 
requires the FHWA to issue regulations specifying that commercial motor 
vehicle drivers who are convicted of violating railroad-highway grade 
crossing laws or regulations must be disqualified from operating a CMV. 
The ICCTA also requires that penalties be assessed against employers 
found to have knowingly allowed, permitted, authorized, or required an 
employee to operate a CMV in violation of a law or regulation 
pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings. This rulemaking 
proposes disincentives for drivers and motor carriers from engaging in 
such dangerous operating practices. Such disincentives would include 
long periods of disqualification from operating CMVs for drivers and 
monetary fines for employers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/98                    63 FR 10180
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/98
Final Action                    09/02/99                    64 FR 48104

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________




2510. TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT; DEFINITIONS; NONDIVISIBLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 127; 23 USC 315; 49 USC 31111 to 31114

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action modifies the definition of nondivisible load or 
vehicle to include marked military vehicles. This will allow, but not 
require, States to issue overweight permits for such vehicles to 
operate on the Interstate System. States must adopt and enforce Federal 
weight standards for the Interstate System or risk the loss of certain 
Federal-aid highway funds. These standards are 20,000 pounds on a 
single axle, 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle, and the weights specified 
by the bridge formula, up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 80,000 
pounds. In addition, all States may issue permits allowing nondivisible 
loads or vehicles that cannot be easily dismantled or divided, to use 
Interstate highways at weights above the normal Interstate limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/98                    63 FR 64434
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/99
Final Action                    09/09/99                    64 FR 48957

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Klimek, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2212

RIN: 2125-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________




2511. +CREDIT ASSISTANCE FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 1501 to 1504

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is required by the Transportation Infrastructure 
Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA). It would establish a new 
credit assistance program for surface transportation projects; and the 
process by which the DOT, through the FHWA, the FRA, and the FTA, will 
administer the credit assistance. TIFIA authorizes DOT to provide 
secured (direct) loans, lines of credit, and loan guarantees to public 
and private sponsors of eligible surface transportation projects. 
Projects will be evaluated and selected by the Secretary of 
Transportation. The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act does not apply to the 
type of credit assistance involved in the TIFIA. ``Federal mandate'' as 
defined in the act, excludes financial assistance of the type involved 
in the TIFIA program. This action is considered economically 
significant because of highway, transit, and rail

[[Page 64802]]

projects to be assisted under the TIFIA program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/99                     64 FR 5996
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/99
Final Action                    06/02/99                    64 FR 29742
Final Action Effective          08/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Max Inman, Office of Budget and Finance, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2853

RIN: 2125-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2512. 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: The agency proposed to amend the certification requirements 
that apply 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. The agency proposed to 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. The agency held a public meeting to listen to 
the views of these groups and others with respect to improving the 
vehicle certification process. The agency now plans to proceed further 
with this action through a negotiated rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/91                    56 FR 61392
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/92
Announced Public Meeting        11/17/95                    60 FR 57694
Notice of Intent                05/20/99                    64 FR 27499
Notice of Formation of Advisory 
Committee                       11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The agency plans to issue a Notice of Formation 
to proceed with a negotiated rulemaking for this action.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/03/91, 56 FR 61392

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




2513. 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: This notice announces the publication of a Technical Report 
concerning the back seat lap/shoulder belt requirement. The report's 
title is the ``Effectiveness of Lap/Shoulder Belts in the Back Outboard 
Seating Positions.'' The primary objective of this report is to 
evaluate the effectiveness of lap/shoulder belts for back seat outboard 
occupants and whether they are more effective than lap belts for these 
occupants. Other objectives are to determine whether lap belts are 
effective, whether lap belts are harmful to back seat belt users in 
specific crash modes, and whether lap/shoulder belts correct the 
problems found with lap belts. The regulation was selected for review 
because of public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Technical Report                07/22/99                    64 FR 39554
Begin Review                    07/01/93
End Review                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The evaluation report indicates that lap/
shoulder belts reduce the fatality risk of back seat occupants by 44 
percent relative to an unrestrained occupant and by 15 percent relative 
to an occupant wearing the lap belt only.

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

RIN: 2127-AE95
_______________________________________________________________________




2514. 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

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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
Collection of Information       07/24/97                    62 FR 39886
Comment Period End              09/22/97
Collection of Information       02/18/98                     63 FR 8249
Collection of Information       02/26/98                     63 FR 9897
End Review                      09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 2127-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________




2515. 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 was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            06/17/96                    61 FR 30586
Comment Period End              10/15/96
ANPRM                           11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




2516. 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 was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Agency Decision                 12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




2517. CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR OLDER CHILDREN

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 
requesting comments on whether the child restraint standard should be 
amended to facilitate the production of lap belt-installed booster 
seats and other child restraints for children weighing over 18 
kilograms, such as by allowing use of a tether in some of the 
compliance tests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comment             07/07/99                    64 FR 36657
Comment Period End              09/07/99
Agency Decision                 04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




2518. EJECTION MITIGATION USING ADVANCED GLAZING

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 the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991, the agency plans to request comments on the 
agency's ``Ejection Mitigation Using Advanced Glazing: Status Report 
II.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________




2519. USE OF UNIVERSAL CHILD SEATS IN AIRCRAFT

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: This action responds to a concern expressed by the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding some new universal child seats 
that may be equipped with rigid connectors or prongs. FAA believes that 
if a universal child seat equipped with non-folding, non-retracting 
rigid connectors or prongs were installed on an aircraft seat, the 
connectors or prongs might damage the aircraft seat cushions and might 
protrude into the leg space and egress path of the passenger sitting 
immediately behind the child seat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See RIN 2127-AG50 for the Uniform Child 
Restraint Anchorage Systems rule.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________




2520.  SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION TEST PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC S 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 
30117; 49 USC S 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.214; 49 CFR 572; 49 CFR 587

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to modify the current US test dummy regulation used 
in the side impact tests (Side Impact Dummy [SID])to use the 
specifications for the European dummy (Eurosid-1). The petitioner also 
requested that the agency establish functional equivalence between the 
US and European Union (EU) side impact protection regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Decision on Petitions           11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________




2521.  SPECIAL PURPOSE 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 571.224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to amend the standard for new trailers and 
semitrailers with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 4,536 
kilograms (10,000 pounds) or more be equipped with a rear impact guard 
by revising the definition of ``special purpose vehicles.'' These are 
vehicles with rear mounted liftgates that operate by swinging through 
the area or reside in any part of the area that is designated for the 
horizontal member of the rear impact guard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Response to Petition            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




2522.  HEADLAMP GLARE

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 current standard sets minimum and maximum intensities for 
headlamps to ensure that the two most important aspects of head 
lighting performance are balanced. These often conflicting aspects are 
(1) to assure the driver of the vehicles sees as much of the roadway 
possible, while (2) minimizing glare for other drivers using the road. 
The balance the agency has chosen of these two areas has changed very 
little since 1970. The agency has been receiving a significant number 
of public complaints about glare from other vehicles' headlamps. In 
light of significant technological changes, including improved halogen 
lamps and high intensity discharge lamps, fleet mix changes (nearly 
half of all new vehicles sold in 1998 were light trucks, with higher-
mounted headlamps), and an increase in the age of the population, the 
agency wants to reexamine the balance it has chosen between seeing 
distance and glare to see if it is still appropriate. The agency will 
ask the public for comments and information to begin exploring this 
area more fully.

[[Page 64805]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Kratzke, Director, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standard, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4931
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




2523.  STOWABLE OR FOLD-AWAY CHILD RESTRAINT 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 571.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes requests by petitions for 
reconsideration to permit stowing and fold-away anchors on vehicles. 
The proposal would set performance and other requirements for such 
anchors. This pertains to the requirements established in the final 
rule published March 5, 1999 (64 FR 10785 RIN 2127-AG50).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Other issued raised by the petitioners are 
being addressed in RIN 2127-AH65 - Child Restraint Anchorage Systems - 
Part 1 and RIN 2127-AH86 - Child Restraint Anchorage Systems - Part 2.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




2524.  NECK LATERAL BENDING FOR 50% MALE SIDE IMPACT DUMMY 
HYBRID III (SID/HIII)

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 neck lateral bending response 
specifications for the Side Impact Hybrid Dummy 50th Percentile Male 
(SID/HIII).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Response to Petition            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




2525.  CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 96-354, sec 610; EO 12866

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is conducting a review of the Child Restraint 
Systems standard to determine whether this rule should be maintained 
without change, rescinded, or modified in order to make it more 
effective or less burdensome in achieving its objectives. This review 
also is being conducted to determine whether the rule can become more 
consistent with the objectives of the Regulatory Flexibility Act to 
achieve regulatory goals while imposing as few burdens as possible on 
small entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nita Kavalauskas, Office of Regulatory Analysis and 
Evlauation, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2584
Fax: 202 366-2559

RIN: 2127-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




2526.  MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP 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: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to modify the motorcycle headlamp system height of 
upper beam and number of headlamp and light source.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Agency Decision                 12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AH92

[[Page 64806]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2527. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Wood, Division Chief, Rulemaking Division, 
Office of the Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992

RIN: 2127-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




2528. +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: With a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM), 
the agency proposes to establish two new safety standards specifying 
requirements for platform lifts and for buses and multipurpose 
passenger vehicles equipped with such lifts. The equipment standard 
would set minimum platform dimensions and would limit the size of 
platform protrusions and gaps between the platform and either the 
vehicle floor or the ground. The standard would also require handrails, 
warning signals and retaining barriers. The proposed vehicle standard 
would require vehicle manufacturers to install lifts in accordance with 
the lift manufacturer's instructions and ensure that specific 
information is made available to lift users. The standards are intended 
to prevent injuries and fatalities during lift operation and to promote 
uniformity of Federal standards and guidelines for platform lifts. This 
action is considered significant due to substantial public interest in 
transportation of individuals with disabilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/26/93                    58 FR 11562
NPRM Comment Period End         04/27/93
SNPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple, Safety Engineer, Vehicle Controls and 
Adapted Vehicle Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5559

RIN: 2127-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




2529. 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            06/10/93                    58 FR 32503
Comment Period End              08/09/93
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2530. UPGRADE FUEL INTEGRITY 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: An advanced notice of proposed rulemaking in 1995 announced 
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. The 
notice also requested 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. 
Based on the responses to the notice and available data, the agency is 
proposing to replace the current rear impact test procedures with a 
more stringent test procedure. The agency is also proposing to replace 
the standard's current side impact test requirements with the side 
impact test requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 
214, Side Impact Protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/14/92                    57 FR 59041

[[Page 64807]]

Comment Period End              02/12/93
ANPRM                           04/12/95                    60 FR 18566
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/12/95
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action will respond to RIN 2127-AE83.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




2531. DOOR LATCH EXEMPTION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 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 vehicles with wheelchair ramps and to 
establish uniform requirements for vehicles with 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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 merit additional study and research. The agency is 
currently conducting research to determine if door latch exemptions are 
still necessary. Simultaneously, the agency is developing a door latch 
procedure for sliding doors.

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




2532. SEAT BELT POSITIONING 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 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing a labeling requirement for seat belt positioning devices. 
This label would consist of a warning regarding the suitability of 
these devices for a particular height/weight/age of child.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/99                    64 FR 44164
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/99
Final Action                    04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




2533. HYBRID III 95TH PERCENTILE MALE

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; 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is examining the possibility of proposing 
specifications for a new 95th percentile male Hybrid III size test 
dummy for possible use in test procedures being proposed in amendments 
to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208. The new test dummy 
and procedures are being proposed to facilitate the development and 
introduction of new advanced air bags and other types of advanced 
restraints technologies for crash protection in frontal impacts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




2534. SIGNAL LAMPS USED WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODES

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

[[Page 64808]]

revise the requirements for signal lamps equipped with 3 or more light 
emitting diodes (LED). The current requirements have become design 
restrictive and a service burden for vehicle and signal lamp 
manufacturers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/98                    63 FR 34350
Extension of Comment Period     08/03/98                    63 FR 41222
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/98
SNPRM                           03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




2535. MOTORCYCLE MOUNTED REFLEX REFLECTOR HEIGHT

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 allowing a lower minimum mounting height for side reflex 
reflectors on motorcycles. The intent is to harmonize United States 
lighting safety standards with European and Asian reflector position 
regulations and improve the flow of trade by creating ``windows of 
harmonization'' that will allow manufacturers to market ``common'' 
vehicles in global markets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________




2536. +ALLOCATION OF FUEL ECONOMY CREDITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32903

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 534

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing rulemaking to clarify when and how 
predecessor and successor automobile manufacturers may use the fuel 
economy credits of the predecessor or successor. The use of carry 
forward or carry back credits will be specified for manufacturers that 
merge. This action is considered significant because it will affect the 
treatment of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) penalties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




2537. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION PARTICIPATION IN STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY 
PROGRAMS AND STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY

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 1250; 23 CFR 1251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency is proposing to amend certain provisions 
concerning the State Highway Safety Programs to streamline them and 
delete obsolete or unnecessary requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Senior Attorney, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1834

RIN: 2127-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




2538. INCORPORATE THE 1996 REVISION OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS 
INSTITUTE (ANSI)

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, the agency is 
proposing to incorporate the 1996 revision of the American National 
Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for safety glazing used in motor 
vehicles and other minor revisions into the agency's current standard 
for safety glazing used in motor vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/99                    64 FR 42330
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/99
Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________




2539. HARMONIZATION OF HEAD RESTRAINTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to upgrade the current head restraint 
requirements to increase safety. The proposal also would, until the 
upgraded requirements become effective, allow manufacturers to certify 
their vehicles either to the existing U.S. requirements or to the 
Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Regulation No. 25. The upgrade 
proposes performance requirements intended to assure that the head 
restraint, if adjusted, will remain locked in specific height positions 
and calls for the installation of head restraints in rear seats.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________




2540. MOTORCYCLE BRAKING 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 571.122

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering eliminating the requirements for the minimum hand lever 
force (5 pounds) and the minimum foot pedal force (10 pounds) for fade 
and water recovery tests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




2541. HEAVY VEHICLE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

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: The agency is proposing performance tests for ABS-equipped 
single unit trucks and buses. ABS equipment requirements became 
effective for air-braked single unit trucks, buses, and trailers on 
March 1, 1998, and for hydraulic-braked trucks and buses becomes 
effective on March 1, 1999. The agency indicated in prior rulemaking 
notices that it would consider supplementing these ABS equipment 
requirements with performance requirements after conducting tests to 
determine if such testings are practicable and repeatable for trucks 
and buses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




2542. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 9 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency will propose to amend various sections of part 571 
to create a new vehicle type, tentatively called community 
transportation vehicles, that will have to meet the crashworthiness 
standards applicable to school buses, but will not have to meet some of 
the crash avoidance standards (i.e., stop arms, flashing lights, etc.). 
This would allow manufacturers to certify vehicles that will be less 
expensive and as safe as a school bus for transportation of Head Start 
students because we have tentatively decided that the school bus crash 
avoidance features are unnecessary when there is no curb-side pickup.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Wood, Division Chief, Rulemaking Division, 
Office of the Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway

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Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2992

RIN: 2127-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




2543. METRIC CONVERSION--PHASE III

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 amending selected Federal motor vehicle safety 
standards by converting English measurements in those standards to 
metric measurements. This rulemaking is the third and final in a series 
that the agency 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 vehicles safety standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Noble Bowie, 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

RIN: 2127-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




2544. UPGRADE DOOR RETENTION 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 571.206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based upon annual average estimates from the 1988 through 
1996 Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the National Automotive 
Sampling System (NASS), there is an annual average of 2,515 fatalities 
and 1,882 serious injuries due to door ejections. Side door ejections 
are the second leading cause of ejections in all crashes, superseded 
only by ejections through fixed glazing. One of the activities of 
agency rollover research focuses on reducing injuries and fatalities 
resulting from side door ejections. This research has led the agency to 
potential significant solutions to mitigating a substantial number of 
these fatalities and injuries by improving side door retention 
performance. Therefore, the agency is proposing to upgrade the door 
retention requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________




2545. ADMINISTRATIVE REWRITE OF THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS OTHER THAN 
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 rewrite the reflective devices 
and associated equipment requirements to make the standard more 
readable and understandable. The standard has grown over the last 30 
years by the incorporation of dozens of amendments. The document has 
become unwieldy to use and the agency decided to rewrite it to seperate 
it into sections that address each lighting function separately. These 
sections will state the basic performance necessary for each lighting 
function and for lamp installation on various vehicle types. The 
rewrite will continue to reference Society of Automotive Engineers 
(SAE) and other standards and recommended practices for test procedures 
if too lengthy to incorporate changes. Moreover, it will codify various 
agency interpretations of its rules to make the standard more explicit 
and objective. The administrative rewrite of the headlamp regulations 
can be found under RIN 2127-AG87.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




2546. PARKING BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM ON SCHOOL BUSES

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: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to require school buses be equipped with a parking 
brake warning system that activates when the school bus engine is 
turned off, the transmission is in neutral, and the parking brake has 
not been applied. This request for comments notice seeks to obtain 
information to help the

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agency determine the magnitude of the problem and the potential 
effectiveness of the proposed warning system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            03/01/99                     64 FR 9961
Comment Period End              04/30/99
Agency Decision                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




2547. EXEMPTION FOR INCONSEQUENTIAL DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30113

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 556

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Present regulation requires a petitioner to submit data 
``supporting its petition'' which advocates excusing it from its 
notification and remedial obligations. Because the petitioner may have 
pertinent data relevant to the agency's decision that would not support 
granting it, the agency is proposing a clarification that all data 
pertaining to the subject in the possession of the petitioner be part 
of the petition. The agency also is proposing the petitioner provide a 
full and accurate analysis of its petition and certify that it is 
accurate and complete.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Taylor Vinson, Senior Attorney, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263
Fax: 202 366-3820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




2548. UPPER INTERIOR 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 571.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At the request of the manufacturers' organizations, the 
agency is proposing to amend the upper interior impact requirements (1) 
to modify the minimum distance between certain targets on vertical 
surfaces inside a vehicle and (2) add new definitions and test 
procedures for new-style door frames and vertical seat belt mounting 
structures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




2549.  COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

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: The agency is proposing to codify our long-standing general 
policy that motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment must be 
cable of satisfying the requirements of each particular standard or 
regulation with the adjustable components of the vehicle or vehicle 
equipment adjusted to any position they can occupy while the vehicle is 
being operated unless the particular standard or regulation specifies 
otherwise or the manufacturer explicitly warns against placing the 
equipment or vehicle in that position. The agency is also proposing 
that where a standard provides manufacturers with more than one 
compliance option, manufacturers must select which compliance option(s) 
they are certifying to by the time they certify a vehicle or equipment 
item.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicole Fradette, Attorney Advisor, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Fax: 202 366-3812

RIN: 2127-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




2550.  IMPORTATION OF CANADIAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE IN COMPLIANCE 
WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30141; 49 USC 30147

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 592

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to reduce regulatory burdens 
associated with importation of Canadian vehicles for resale in the 
United States when those vehicles already comply in all essential 
respects with the Federal motor vehicle safety standards. This proposal 
will enhance safety by revising application procedures to ensure a 
higher caliber of registered importers and clarifying existing 
obligations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Taylor Vinson, Senior Attorney, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263
Fax: 202 366-3820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




2551.  ACCELERATOR CONTROL 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 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the March 4, 1995, directive ``Regulatory 
Reinvention Initiative,'' the agency reviewed this standard and 
published a ``Request for Comment'' to obtain information on electronic 
accelerator controls. After reviewing the comments received on this 
notice, the agency plans to propose a revision of the standard that 
will make explicit the application of the standard to electronic 
accelerator controls and the electric vehicles. The proposal will 
recognize that electronic engine controls vastly increase the ways 
manufacturers can achieve fail-safe performance in the event of a 
disconnection or severance of the accelerator control system and will 
propose a number of alternative compliance tests for fail-safe 
performance to avoid design restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/04/95                    60 FR 62061
Comment Period End              02/02/96
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Boyd, Division Chief, Vehicle Controls & 
Adapted Vehicles Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6346
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




2552.  FRONTAL OFFSET 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: The agency is considering establishing a Federal motor 
vehicle safety standard for frontal offset crash testing. The frontal 
offset test is a crash test for automobiles and light trucks, where the 
subject vehicles are run into a deformable honeycomb barrier. The 
barrier contacts only 40 percent of the left front of the vehicle 
simulating off-center frontal collision. The agency is considering 
adding the offset test to the frontal occupant protection standard to 
measure vehicle structural integrity and reduce the number and severity 
of lower-body injuries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




2553.  THEFT DATA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1998

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104(b)(4)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The action will publish the preliminary data on passenger 
motor vehicle thefts that occurred in calendar year (CY) 1998 for model 
year (MY) 1998 vehicles. Publication of this data fulfills the agency's 
obligation to periodically obtain accurate and timely theft rate data 
and publish the information for review and comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




2554.  INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to update its lists of passenger motor 
vehicle insurers that are required to file reports to the agency on 
their motor vehicle theft loss experience. If these revised lists are 
adopted in a final rule, each insurer included must file a report for 
the 1997 calendar year not later than October 25, 2000. Further, as 
long as the insurer remains listed, it must submit reports by each 
subsequent October 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




2555.  LOW-SPEED VEHICLE 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 571.500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Low-speed vehicles (LSV) have a maximum speed of between 20 
and 25 miles per hour (mph). These vehicles are required to have 
certain equipment some of which does not have any performance 
requirements. The agency is proposing to set performance criteria for 
the various safety systems and hardware necessary for use on these 
vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Kratzke, Director, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standard, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4931
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________




2556.  INTERIOR TRUNK RELEASE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: During the summer of 1998, 11 children died when they were 
trapped inside car trunks. The agency is proposing to require that 
trunks have an interior release mechanism that can be operated by 
children to prevent future tragedies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Congress required the agency to provide a 
report on the benefits of an interior trunk release no later than 
December 1999. This proposed rulemaking will follow up on that report.

Agency Contact: Stephen Kratzke, Director, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standard, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4931
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




2557.  DEFECT REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102 to 30103; 49 USC 30112; 49 USC 30115 to 
30121; 49 USC 30166 to 30167

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 576; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to amend its current regulations on 
Defect and Noncompliance Reports and Defect and Noncompliance 
Notification. The amendments are intended to implement the 
investigative and recall provisions by increasing the availability of 
information regarding safety related defects and noncompliance and by 
improving notification to consumers of recalls of defective and 
noncomplying motor vehicle equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2558. +ROLLOVER PROTECTION

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 94 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




2559. 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

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vehicles only. Petitions concerned both performance levels and test 
procedures, and were granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Kratzke, Director, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standards, Vehicle Dynamics 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-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




2560. 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            11/23/92                    57 FR 54958
Comment Period End              01/22/93
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Petitions for rulemaking were granted 07/24/89. 
See a related rulemaking action involving these petitioners under RIN 
2127-AC57. The first part of the research is complete. A computer model 
and a prototype seat were developed. Information on this research is 
available in the docket along with a report on crash data analysis. The 
agency is currently evaluating the research results and conducting 
vehicle seat testing.

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________




2561. 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; 49 CFR 571.305

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has proposed 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 and establish a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard 
no. 305 titled ``Electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and 
electric shock protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            09/30/94                    59 FR 49901
Comment Period End              11/29/94
NPRM                            10/13/98                    63 FR 54652
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________




2562. 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. To complete this review, the agency has 
requested permission to collect a sample of odometer readings of 
registered passenger cars that are less than 10 years old from vehicle 
dealers, distributors, vehicle title files, and State Department of 
Motor Vehicle agencies. Congress has directed the agency to conduct 
this review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/95
Collection of Information       09/23/96                    61 FR 49809
Comment Period End              11/11/96
Collection of Information       06/06/97                    62 FR 31186
Comment Period End              07/07/97
End Review                      05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 2127-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________




2563. 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

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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. The agency is issuing additional/alternative 
proposals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/95                    60 FR 54833
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
SNPRM                           12/10/98                    63 FR 68233
SNPRM Comment Period End        03/10/99
Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On February 27, 1997 (62 FR 8883), the agency 
terminated rulemaking in which the agency had asked for comments on 
whether the performance and installation of front and rear fog lamps 
should be regulated. In response to these comments, the SAE has 
established a Fog Lamp Task Force to develop an internationally-
acceptable fog lamp standard, on which a Federal standard could be 
based.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/26/95, 60 FR 54833

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2564. 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 a 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                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Boyd, Division Chief, Vehicle Controls & 
Adapted Vehicles Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6346
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




2565. 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, which are essentially never used 
by NHTSA. Revising this part would reduce the costs to the industry of 
reporting to NHTSA . This action will not inhibit the agency's ability 
to comply with its statutory requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/96                    61 FR 22010
NPRM Comment Period End         07/12/96
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




2566. 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 573; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will implement an amendment to 49 USC Chapter 301 
which prohibits dealers from selling motor vehicles or motor vehicle 
equipment that have been determined to contain a safety-related defect 
or noncompliance with a Federal motor vehicle safety standard until the 
defect or noncompliance is remedied. It will set forth criteria to 
govern the timing and content of notifications of defects and 
noncompliances that manufacturers must send to their dealers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/27/93                    58 FR 50314
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/93
SNPRM                           05/19/99                    64 FR 27227
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/18/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




2567. 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 proposed 
to require each power operated window, interior partition, and roof 
panel in a motor vehicle to be equipped with a switch designed so that 
contact by a form representing a small child's knee would not close 
window, partition, or panel. The agency is withdrawing the proposal 
because it could not find sufficient evidence of a safety problem.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/96                    61 FR 58504
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/97
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Boyd, Division Chief, Vehicle Controls & 
Adapted Vehicles Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6346
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




2568. MODIFIED VEHICLES TO ACCOMMODATE A PERSON'S DISABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30122(c)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 595

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 to the statutory prohibition 
against the ``making inoperative'' requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/98                    63 FR 51547
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/98
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple, Safety Engineer, Vehicle Controls and 
Adapted Vehicle Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5559

RIN: 2127-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________




2569. FIFTH PERCENTILE FEMALE 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: The agency is proposing to adopt the Hybrid III small female 
size dummy. The notice will specify instrumentation, calibration test 
procedures, and calibration performance criteria for the Hybrid III 
small female.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/03/98                    63 FR 46981
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking action is an additional part of 
the Adverse Side Effects of Air Bags (RIN 2127-AG14).

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




2570. TRANSITION PROCEDURES FROM CURRENT TO NEW NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER

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 401

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1325

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 1997.

Abstract: In response to the President's Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, the agency proposed removing the regulation on procedures 
for transition to the National Driver Register (NDR). It also proposed 
amending portions of the regulation on participation in the NDR Problem 
Driver Pointer System (PDPS). These portions pertain to the steps 
States were to follow to notify the NDR of their interest in 
participating in the NDR under PDPS. Now that the transition to the new 
NDR has been completed, the agency will remove these provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/17/96                    61 FR 16729
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: NPRM incorrectly printed under RIN 2127-AG21.

Agency Contact: William Holden, Division Chief, Driver Register and 
Traffic Records Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590

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Phone: 202 366-4800

RIN: 2127-AG68
_______________________________________________________________________




2571. +ADVANCED AIR BAGS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 95 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




2572. HYBRID III TYPE 6-YEAR-OLD SIZE

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; 49 CFR 571.208; 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing design and performance specifications 
for a new, more advanced 6-year old child dummy. The agency believes 
that the new dummy, part of the family of Hybrid III test dummies, is 
more representative of humans than the existing 6-year old child dummy 
specified by the agency and allows the assessment of more types of 
potential injuries. The new dummy is especially needed to evaluate the 
effects of air bag deployment on children, but would also provide 
greater and more useful information in a variety of environments to 
better evaluate child safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/98                    63 FR 35170
Correction                      09/03/98                    63 FR 46979
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




2573. HYBRID III TYPE 3-YEAR-OLD SIZE

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; 49 CFR 571.208; 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing specifications for a new Hybrid III 
type 3-year-old size test dummy for possible use in test procedures 
being proposed in amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
Nos. 208 and 213. The new test dummy and procedures are being proposed 
to facilitate the development and introduction of new advanced air bags 
and other types of advanced restraints technologies for crash 
protection of smaller size children in a variety of automobile crash 
impacts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/28/99                     64 FR 4385
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




2574. CRABI 12-MONTH-OLD SIZE

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; 49 CFR 571.208; 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing specifications for a new CRABI 12-
month-old size test dummy for possible use in test procedures being 
proposed in amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Nos. 
208 and 213. The new test dummy and procedures are being proposed to 
facilitate the development and introduction of new advanced air bags 
and other types of advanced forward and rearward facing child 
restraints technologies, as well as protection of smaller size children 
in car beds in a variety of automobile crash impacts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/99                    64 FR 10965
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/99
Final Action                    02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




2575. GLARE REDUCTION FROM DAYTIME RUNNING 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: The agency is proposing to amend the lighting standard to 
reduce glare from daytime running lamps (DRLs). It would do this in 
three stages. One year after publication of the final rule, DRLs 
utilizing the upper headlamp beam would not be permitted to exceed 
3,000 candela (cd) at any point, thus becoming subject to the maximum 
candela permitted for DRLs other than headlamps. This same limit would 
be applied to the upper half of lower beam DRLs two years after 
publication of the final rule. Finally, four years after publication of 
the final rule, all DRLs, except lower beam DRLs, would be subject to a 
flat 1,500 cd limit. Lower beam DRLs would be

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limited to 1,500 cd at horizontal or above. This action is intended to 
provide the public with all the conspicuity benefits of DRLs while 
reducing glare and is based on research that has become available since 
the final rule establishing DRLs was published in 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/98                    63 FR 42348
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




2576. ADMINISTRATIVE REWRITE FOR HEADLAMP 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 has proposed to rewrite the sections relating to 
headlighting. The rewrite is important because of the standard's age 
and numerous amendments which have made it difficult to read and 
interpret. The revised standard should reduce burden especially to 
small manufacturers because of improved clarity. The reorganization of 
the sections relating to other lamps will be addressed in a separate 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/98                    63 FR 63258
Comment Period End 4/11/99      02/08/99                     64 FR 6021
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




2577. UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING TEST PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30123

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing modifications to the test procedures 
for tire treadwear under the Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) 
Standard. This change is intended to stabilize the unwarranted 
increases in treadwear grades by modifying the procedures for 
calibrating and selecting course monitoring tires. No change to the 
existing treadwear grade levels is anticipated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/98                    63 FR 30695
Extension of Comment Period     08/04/98                    63 FR 41538
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




2578. PLACEMENT OF WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS ON BUSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 
49 USC 30115

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.217

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To prevent blocking of the emergency exits, the agency is 
proposing to add a new section to the standard to not allow the 
placement of wheelchair securement anchorages or other devices that 
protrude into the aisle of an emergency exit in all buses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/99                    64 FR 10604
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/99
Final Action                    01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




2579. TRUCK AIR BRAKING 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 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing to modify the air brake requirements for five of the ten 
recommended modifications. These areas are to provide consistency 
between table I., Stopping Sequence, item 4(b) and S5.7.3(b); provide 
wording for single-unit vehicles to prevent single-unit axle 
overloading; clarify emergency brake requirements for trucks and buses; 
address the misconceptions about the

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wheel lock provisions as they apply to vehicles with tandem axles; and 
correct two minor typographical errors. The other five recommendations 
will be denied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/99                     64 FR 5259
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________




2580. TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency 
considered whether to issue a proposal to add requirements for vehicles 
without conventional mechanical transmission shift levers. The 
petitioner would like to use new interfaces that do not use the 
mandated linear sequence of PRNDL for automatic transmission gear 
selection indicated and to use push button switches, joy stick switches 
or voice activation as new driver interfaces with the transmission gear 
selection. This rulemaking will be withdrawn because we resolved the 
issue in a letter of interpretation to the petitioner, BMW Corp.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            06/04/98                    63 FR 30449
Comment Period End              09/02/98
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________




2581. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE AGREEMENT ON 
GLOBAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS: STATEMENT OF POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has solicited public comments on a draft statement 
of policy concerning procedures for facilitating public participation 
in the agency's activities relating to the implementation of the 
pending United Nations/Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) 
Agreement on Global Technical Regulations. On February 3, 1999, the 
agency held a public workshop to solicit views from the public on the 
draft policy statement. The agency is considering its next action which 
will be based on its review of all of the public comments it has 
received.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Workshop       01/05/99                      64 FR 563
Comment Period End              02/18/99
Agency Decision                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Julie Abraham, Director, Office of International 
Harmonization, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1455

RIN: 2127-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




2582. +SAFETY INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR USE OF SEAT BELTS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments.

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 1403

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 1403 of TEA-21 established a new program of incentive 
grants (under Section 157 of chapter 1 of Title 23) to encourage States 
to increase seat belt use rates. This rulemaking action establishes the 
criteria and procedures to be followed to implement this incentive 
grant program. A State is eligible for an incentive grant if: (1) The 
State had a seat belt use rate greater than the national average for 
the two preceding calendar years, OR (2) The State's seat belt use rate 
in the previous calendar year was higher than the State's ``base seat 
belt use rate.'' (The `` base seat belt use rate'' is defined as the 
State's highest use rate for any calendar year from 1996 through the 
calendar year preceding the previous calendar year.) The amount of 
funding each State is awarded will be based on calculations by the 
Secretary of the annual savings to the Federal Government in medical 
costs (including savings under the medicare and medicaid programs). 
According to the statute, on September 1 of each year, beginning in 
1998, the Department will determine which States meet the eligibility 
criteria, and on October 1 of each year, the Department will allocate 
the incentive grant funds. This rule sets forth the procedures the 
agency will use to evaluate seat belt use rates and to allocate funds. 
It was published as an interim final rule with immediate effectiveness 
because the first evaluations of seat belt use information were 
required on September 1, 1998, and the first allocations of funds were 
required on October 1, 1998. In the next action, the agency expects to 
evaluate and respond to comments, as appropriate.

The statute authorizes a total of $500 million for grants under this 
section for fiscal years 1999 through 2003. A State may use these grant 
funds for any project eligible for assistance under

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Title 23. If there are any unallocated funds available in FY 1999, the 
excess amounts will be apportioned to the states for expenditure on the 
Surface Transportation Program (STP). If there are any unallocated 
funds available in FY 2000 through FY 2003, the Secretary is directed 
to allocate the funds to selected States to carry out innovative 
projects that promote increased seat belt use rates. States will be 
selected based on plans submitted to the Secretary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/29/98                    63 FR 57904
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/29/98
Comment Period End              01/29/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Edward Pacchetti, 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

RIN: 2127-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




2583. OCCUPANT PROTECTION INCENTIVE GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 2003

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1345

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: TEA-21 established a new program of incentive grants to 
encourage States to adopt and implement effective programs to reduce 
highway deaths and injuries resulting from individuals riding 
unrestrained or improperly restrained in motor vehicles. An interim 
final rule was published to establish criteria and procedures to be 
followed to implement this incentive grant program. A State may become 
eligible to receive a grant under this section by demonstrating that it 
has implemented at least four of the following six criteria: 1) a law 
requiring safety belt use by all front seat passengers ( and beginning 
in FY2001, in any seat in the vehicle); 2) a primary safety belt law; 
3) minimum fines or penalty points for belt and child seat violations; 
4) a special traffic enforcement program; 5) a child passenger 
protection education program; and 6) a child passenger protection law - 
requiring minors to be properly secured. The statute authorizes a total 
of $68 million for grants under this section over 5 years beginning in 
fiscal year 1999. Each State that qualifies for a grant receives up to 
25 % of its FY1997 section 402 apportionment. An interim final rule was 
published with immediate effectiveness, because its criteria applied to 
States seeking to receive funds beginning on October 1, 1998. A final 
rule will be published.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/01/98                    63 FR 52592
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/02/98
Comment Period End              11/30/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Joan Tetrault, 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

RIN: 2127-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




2584. OPEN CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-206, 112 Stat 834

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 5 of the TEA-21 Restoration Act established a new 
program (under section 154 of chapter 1 of title 23) to encourage 
States to enact Open Container laws. A State which does not have an 
Open Container law will have certain Federal-aid highway funds 
transferred to the State's section 402 State and Community Highway 
Safety grant program. An interim final rule was published to establish 
the criteria and procedures to be followed to implement this transfer 
program.

Each State shall have in effect an Open Container law that prohibits 
the possession of any open alcoholic beverage container, or the 
consumption of any alcoholic beverage, in the passenger area of any 
motor vehicle (including possession or consumption by the driver of the 
vehicle) located on a public highway, or the right-of-way of a public 
highway, in the State. On October 1, 2000, and October 1, 2001, if a 
State has not enacted and is not enforcing an Open Container law, 1-1/2 
percent of the Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the State under 
paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of section 104(b) will be transferred to 
the State's section 402 apportionment. On October 1, 2002, and each 
October 1 thereafter, if a State has not enacted and is not enforcing 
an Open Container Law, the transferred amount increases to 3 percent. 
Funds transferred to section 402 must be used for alcohol-impaired 
driving countermeasures or enforcement of driving while intoxicated 
(DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) and other related laws. A 
State may elect to use all or part of its transferred funds for 
activities eligible under the section 152 Hazard Elimination Program. 
The Federal share of a project funded under this section is 100 
percent.

An interim final rule was published with immediate effectiveness 
because some state legislatures were not scheduled to meet in 2000, so 
they were preparing their legislative agendas at the time of 
publication for their 1999 legislative sessions. The states had a need 
to know what the criteria were to be as soon as possible so they could 
enact conforming legislation and avoid the transfer of funds on October 
1, 2000. The agency concluded, therefore, that prior notice and 
opportunity to comment on the rule was both impracticable and contrary 
to the public interest and found good cause to publish an interim final 
rule. A final rule will be published.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/06/98                    63 FR 53580
Interim Final Action Effective  11/05/98
Comment Period End              12/07/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jennifer Scofield, 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

RIN: 2127-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




2585. ALCOHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING COUNTERMEASURES INCENTIVE GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 2004

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1313

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An interim final rule was published to implement changes 
mandated by TEA 21 to the Section 410 impaired driving countermeasures 
grant program. New incentive grant programs include incentives for 
graduated licensing programs, anti-drunk driving programs aimed at 
young adults, increased sanctions for drivers with high blood alcohol 
levels, and increased alcohol testing for drivers involved in fatal 
accidents. The rulemaking also established an alternative incentive 
program in which states may qualify for grants by demonstrating 
reductions in fatally injured drivers with blood alcohol concentrations 
above .10. The rulemaking also provided for supplemental grants for 
those states qualifying for a basic grant. These supplemental grant 
programs added provisions aimed at reducing operation with suspended 
licenses and improving detection and conviction of drunk drivers. 
Appropriated for use in this program were the following: $30.6 million 
for FY 1998, $28.5 million for FY 1999, $29.3 million for FY 2000, 
$30.1 million for FY 2001, $38.7 million for FY 2002, and $39.8 million 
for FY 2003. An interim final rule, with immediate effectiveness, 
because its criteria applied to States seeking to receive funds 
beginning on October 1, 1998. A final rule will be published.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/29/98                    63 FR 71687
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/28/99
Comment Period End              03/01/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Marlene Markison, Chief, Program Support, 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

RIN: 2127-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




2586. STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY DATA IMPROVEMENTS INCENTIVE GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 2005

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: TEA 21 established a new program of incentive grants to 
encourage States to adopt and implement programs to improve highway 
safety data. An interim final rule was to establish criteria and 
procedures to be followed to implement this incentive grant program to 
encourage States to adopt and implement effective programs to improve 
the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, uniformity, and accessibility 
of State data that is needed to identify priorities for national, 
State, and local highway and traffic and State programs. A State may 
become eligible to receive a grant under this section by demonstrating 
that it has met one of the following three options: 1)establish a 
multi-disciplinary highway safety data and traffic records coordination 
committee; complete a highway safety data and traffic records 
assessment or audit within the last five years and initiate development 
of a multi-year highway safety data and traffic records strategic plan. 
Upon completion of this option the State may receive $125,000. 2) 
certify that the State has met the criteria of option 1 and submit a 
data and traffic record multi-year plan, identifying goals, 
performance-based measures, and priorities; and specify how incentive 
funds will be used. Upon completion of this option the State may 
receive $250,000. 3) the Secretary may award grants of up to $25,000 
for 1 year to any State that does not meet the criteria for option 1. 
In subsequent years a State must submit or update a data and traffic 
records multi-year plan, identifying goals, performance-based measures 
and priorities; and the specifics of how incentive funds will be used. 
The State must certify that the coordinating committee continues to 
support the multi-year plan and report annually on the progress made to 
implement the plan. States meeting these conditions in subsequent years 
may receive $225,000 or more, based on the population and road mileage 
in the state. A total of $32,000,000 is authorized for fiscal years 
1999 through 2002, and all grant amounts are subject to the 
availability of funds. An interim final rule was published with 
immediate effectiveness, because its criteria applied to States seeking 
to receive funds beginning on October 1, 1998. A final rule will be 
published.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/08/98                    63 FR 54044
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/09/98
Comment Period End              12/07/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: John Oates, Chief, Implementation, 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

RIN: 2127-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




2587. +UNIFORM CRITERIA FOR STATE OBSERVATIONAL SURVEYS OF SEAT BELT USE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 1403

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1340

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 8, 1998.

[[Page 64822]]

Abstract: This rulemaking action establishes the criteria and 
procedures to be followed by the States to determine their seat belt 
use rates. Section 1403 of TEA-21 established a new program of 
incentive grants (under Section 157 of chapter 1 of title 23) that 
provides funds to States if: (1) The State had a seat belt use rate 
greater than the national average for the two preceding calendar years, 
OR (2) The State's seat belt use rate in the previous calendar year was 
higher than the State's ``base seat belt use rate.'' (The `` base seat 
belt use rate'' is defined as the State's highest use rate for any 
calendar year from 1996 through the calendar year preceding the 
previous calendar year.) For calendar years 1996 and 1997, the 
legislation directs the Department to weigh State-submitted use rates 
to insure national consistency in methods of measurement. For calendar 
years 1998 and beyond, States must establish their seat belt use rates 
in accordance with guidelines issued by the Secretary. This rulemaking 
provides the States with the required guidelines. These uniform 
criteria replace the ``Guidelines for State Observational Surveys of 
Safety Belt and Motorcycle Helmet Use,'' published in 1992, and 
rescinded by this rule.

The results of the survey conducted in accordance with this rule will 
be used in making allocations of a total of $418 million during fiscal 
years 2000 through 2003. This rule was published as an interim final 
rule, with immediate effectiveness, because the criteria applied to 
surveys that the States were required to conduct being in calendar year 
1998. In the next action, the agency expects to evaluate and respond to 
comments, as appropriate. This rulemaking is significant because it 
specifies the requirements states must follow to qualify for grant 
funds totalling almost 500 million dollars for fiscal years 1999-2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/98                    63 FR 46389
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/01/98
Comment Period End              03/01/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: John Oates, Chief, Implementation, 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

RIN: 2127-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




2588. MINIMUM PENALTIES FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-206, 112 Stat 834

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1235

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 5 of the TEA-21 Restoration Act established a new 
program (under section 164 of chapter 1 of title 23) to encourage 
States to enact Repeat Intoxicated Driver laws. A State which does not 
have a Repeat Intoxicated Driver law will have certain Federal-aid 
highway funds transferred to the States section 402 State and Community 
Highway Safety grant program. An interim final rule was published to 
establish the criteria and procedures to be followed to implement this 
transfer program.

Each State shall have in effect a Repeat Intoxicated Driver law that 
provides, as a minimum penalty, that an individual convicted of a 
second or subsequent offense for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or 
driving under the influence (DUI) after a previous conviction for that 
offense shall (A) receive a driver's license suspension for not less 
than 1 year; (B) be subject to the impoundment or immobilization of 
each of the individual's motor vehicles or the installation of an 
ignition interlock system on each of the motor vehicles; (C) receive an 
assessment of the individual's degree of abuse of alcohol and treatment 
as appropriate; and (D) receive (i) for 2nd offense, not less than 30 
days community service or 5 days of imprisonment; and (ii) for 3rd and 
subsequent offense, not less than 60 days community service or 10 days 
of imprisonment. On October 1, 2000, and October 1, 2001, if a State 
has not enacted and is not enforcing a Repeat Intoxicated Driver law, 
1-1/2 percent of the Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the State 
under paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of section 104(b) will be 
transferred to the State's section 402 apportionment. On October 1, 
2002, and each October 1 thereafter, if a State has not enacted and is 
not enforcing a Repeat Intoxicated Driver law, the transferred amount 
increases to 3 percent. Funds transferred to section 402 must be used 
for alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures or enforcement of driving 
while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) and other 
related laws. A State may elect to use all or part of its transferred 
funds for activities eligible under the section 152 Hazard Elimination 
Program. The Federal share of a project funded under this section is 
100 percent.

An interim final rule was published with immediate effectiveness, 
because some state legislatures are not scheduled to meet in the year 
2000, so they were preparing their legislative agendas at the time of 
publication for their 1999 legislative sessions. The states had a need 
to know what the criteria would be as soon as possible so they could 
enact conforming legislation and avoid the transfer of funds on October 
1, 2000. The agency concluded, therefore, that prior notice and 
opportunity to comment on the rule was both impracticable and contrary 
to the public interest and found good cause to publish an interim final 
rule. A final rule will be published.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/19/98                    63 FR 55796
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/18/98
Comment Period End              12/18/98
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jennifer Scofield, 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

RIN: 2127-AH47


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64823]]

2589. EXTENSION OF COMPLIANCE DATE FOR ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

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: In response to a petition for rulemaking received on October 
20, 1998, the agency is extending the compliance date of the antilock 
brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp activation protocol from 
March 1, 1999, to September 1, 1999. Because the original compliance 
date is so close, this action is being issued as an interim final rule 
in order to notify interested parties as quickly as possible of the 
extension of that compliance date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/26/99                     64 FR 9446
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/26/99
Comment Period End              04/27/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




2590. DYNAMICALLY DEPLOYING HEAD PROTECTION 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 571.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is responding to petitions for reconsideration of 
the final rule published on August 4, 1998 (63 FR 41466, RIN 2127-
AG74). The final rule amended the upper interior impact requirements to 
allow, but not require, the installation of dynamically deploying head 
protection systems. The petitioners requested changes to regulation 
definitions and test procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




2591.  BRAKE TESTING PROCEDURES

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 571.135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published on September 5, 1997 (62 FR 46907, RIN 2127-AG05), the agency 
is considering amending the procedures for testing brake systems on 
electric vehicles (EV). These modifications will harmonize the US brake 
procedures more closely with Europe and allow for evaluation of a 
unique brake design for electric vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




2592.  REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-SPEED VEHICLES (LSV)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 565; 49 CFR 571.500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of the final 
rule published June 17, 1998 (63 FR 33194 RIN 2127-AG58), this 
technical amendment will establish the same Vehicle Identification 
Number (VIN) requirements for LSVs as exist for all other motor 
vehicles. This amendment also announces that States and local 
government may issue their own performance specifications for equipment 
on LSVs, if the current standard does not include any performance 
requirements for that equipment. Finally, the amendment announces the 
agency's intention to publish, in the near future, a proposal to 
establish performance requirements for the safety equipment of LSVs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Technical Amendment             11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Taylor Vinson, Senior Attorney, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263
Fax: 202 366-3820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




2593.  COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINER INTEGRITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

[[Page 64824]]

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published on December 3, 1998 (63 FR 66762, RIN 2127-AF51) that deleted 
the material and manufacturing process requirements in the standard, 
the agency is amending the burst test performance requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




2594.  VEHICLES WITH RAISED ROOFS

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 petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published on April 27, 1999 (64 FR 22567, RIN 2127-AF40) that made 
testing more suitable for vehicles with raised or sloped roof 
structures, the petitioners requested that the agency modify the 
portion of the rule that pertains to raised roof vehicles, particularly 
those vehicles used for transporting disabled persons. The petitioners 
claim that the test plate position requirement for these vehicles 
causes the plate's rear edge to contact the raised roof structure in a 
manner which causes abnormal penetration and failure.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




2595.  HIGH-THEFT LINES FOR MODEL YEAR 2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will list the vehicle lines that are subject to 
the parts-marking requirements of the theft prevention standard, as 
well as, high-theft lines that re exempted from the parts-marking 
requirements for model year (MY) 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




2596.  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 
considering whether to adopt portions of the brake component Federal 
safety provisions that are now in the Federal Highway Administration 
regulations into the agency's brake regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Agency Decision                 11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Boyd, Division Chief, Vehicle Controls & 
Adapted Vehicles Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6346
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________




2597.  SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.221

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published on November 5, 1998 (63 FR 59732 RIN 2127-AC19) which 
extended the applicability of Standard No. 221, school bus body joint 
strength, to school buses with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 
10,000 pounds or less, narrowed an exclusion of maintenance access 
panels from the requirements of the standard, and revised testing 
requirements, the agency is considering amending the definition of bus 
body and allowing for the testing of surrogate bus body joint. Changing 
the definition could exclude those joints in the van cutaway chassis 
and enhance the possibility of allowing van cutaways to be manufactured 
into school buses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 64825]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




2598.  CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS - PART 2

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.225; 49 CFR 596

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to several petitions for reconsideration 
concerning long-term testing procedures regarding the strength and 
other issues of universal child restraint anchors. These requirements 
were established by the final rule on universal child restraint 
anchorages published on March 5, 1999 (64 FR 10785, RIN 2127-AG50). An 
earlier action (RIN 2127-AH65) responded to other issues raised by the 
petitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Other issues raised by the petitioners are 
being addressed in RIN 2127-AH65 - Child Restraint Anchorage Systems - 
Part 1 and RIN 2127-AH85 - Stowable or Fold-Away Child Restraint 
Anchorages.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



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2599. +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 require 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 requested public comments on 
the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study titled ``Shopping for 
Safety - Providing Consumer Automotive Safety Information,'' (TRB 
Special Report 248) and how that study should be reflected in the 
agency's decision on whether, and if so, how, to proceed with a 
crashworthiness rating for automobiles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/81                     46 FR 7025
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/81
Request for Comments            05/20/97                    62 FR 27648
Comment Period End              08/18/97

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles, Office of Planning and Consumer 
Programs, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2057

RIN: 2127-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




2600. +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            02/26/91                     56 FR 7826
Comment Period End              04/29/91


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AA44


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2601. +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                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 2127-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




2602. 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 is having special motor vehicle crash data collected by the 
Florida Highway Patrol and the Pennsylvania State Police.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    09/01/95
Collection of Information       07/01/96                    61 FR 33891
Comment Period End              08/30/96
End Review                      06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 2127-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




2603. STATE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-208, sec 656

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1331

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, September 30, 1997.

Abstract: The agency issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to 
implement the requirements contained in section 656(b) of the Illegal 
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. This 
section of the Act entitled State-Issued Driver's Licenses and 
Comparable Identification Documents, provides that a Federal agency may 
only accept as proof of identity a driver's license or identification 
document that conforms to specific requirements, in accordance with 
regulations issued by the Department of Transportation. The agency 
received over 2000 comments to this notice. The agency's appropriations 
act imposed a restriction on the use of FY 99 funds to issue a final 
rule implementing the proposed requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/98                    63 FR 33220
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/98
Comment Period End 10/2/98      08/19/98                    63 FR 44415


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: William Holden, Division Chief, Driver Register and 
Traffic Records Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4800

RIN: 2127-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________




2604. REVIEW: CHILD SAFETY SEAT REGISTRATION

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; 49 CFR 588

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This evaluation involves analysis of the effectiveness of 
registering child safety seats to increase response to reports of 
recalled seats. This regulation was selected for review because of 
public interest in child passenger safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/97
End Review                      03/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles 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-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




2605. BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 97-424

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to exempt certain purchases by 
grantees

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from the requirements of the Department of Transportation's Buy 
American provisions to streamline and improve the grant process. These 
proposed exemptions will include small purchases not to exceed the 
current small purchase threshold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Senior Attorney, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1834

RIN: 2127-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




2606. REVIEW: AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCHES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
40 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This standard allows passenger vehicles to be equipped with 
an on-off switch for the right front passenger air bag if the rear seat 
cannot accommodate a rear-facing infant seat. The standard also enables 
vehicle owners to obtain an on-off switch for their passenger and/or 
driver air bag if they transport people who should not be exposed to an 
air bag deployment. The agency will determine, by observation of 
vehicles in use, the percentage of on-off switches that are being 
correctly used. This regulation was selected for review because of its 
public interest and potential benefit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    04/01/98
End Review                      12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 2127-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




2607. REVIEW: REDESIGNED AIR BAGS

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: This standard was temporarily amended to make the unbelted 
test for vehicles with air bags less stringent and, in effect, make it 
easier for manufacturers to quickly depower their air bags. Redesigned 
air bags are likely to benefit out-of-position occupants and reduce 
drivers' arm injuries, but they might be less effective than earlier 
air bags for some occupants. This regulation was selected for review 
because of public interest, potential benefits, and possibility of 
higher risk for some vehicle occupants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    05/01/98
End Review                      12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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

RIN: 2127-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2608. 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. After review of the comments indicated 
the proposal would have negative safety consequences, the rulemaking 
was withdrawn.

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
Withdrawn                       06/01/99                    64 FR 29617

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________




2609. TEST DEVICE PLACEMENT

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 petitions for rulemaking, the agency revised 
the test

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procedures to make them more suitable to testing vehicles with highly 
sloped roofs or raised roofs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comment             12/27/94                    59 FR 66504
Request for Comments            12/27/94
Comment Period End              02/10/95
NPRM                            02/27/97                     62 FR 8906
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/97
Final Action                    04/26/99                    64 FR 22567
Final Action Effective          10/25/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________




2610. 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 deleted 
a requirement that the lap belt portion of a safety belt system be 
designed to remain on the pelvis under all conditions. The requirement 
was non-objective and the safety need already was addressed by other 
agency standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/97                    62 FR 36251
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/97
Final Action                    05/19/99                    64 FR 27203
Final Action Effective          07/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: 202 366-2264
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




2611. CONSUMER INFORMATION ON TIRE GRADING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30123

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
eliminating the requirement that new car manufacturers provide their 
dealers consumer information on the tire grading of new car tires. This 
action will alleviate a paperwork burden on automobile manufacturers 
and dealers that has little benefit to consumers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/21/98                    63 FR 27911
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/98
Final Action                    05/24/99                    64 FR 27921
Final Action Effective          09/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________




2612. EXTEND PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 303

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1327

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard 
to request and receive information from the National Driver Register 
(NDR) regarding the motor vehicle driving records of any officer, chief 
warrant officer, or enlisted member of the Coast Guard or Coast Guard 
Reserve (including a cadet or an applicant for appointment or 
enlistment of any of the foregoing, and any member of a uniformed 
service who is assigned to the Coast Guard). This final rule 
establishes the procedures for such individuals to request, and for the 
Commandant to receive, NDR information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/02/97                    62 FR 63655
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/02/97
Comment Period End              02/02/98
Final Action                    04/20/99                    64 FR 19269
Final Action Effective          05/20/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: This action was inadvertently published under 
RIN No. 2127-AG21.

Agency Contact: William Holden, Division Chief, Driver Register and 
Traffic Records Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4800

RIN: 2127-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




2613. FUEL ECONOMY CALCULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32904

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) 
Implementation Act of 1993 modified the calculation of average fuel 
economy by permitting Mexican built passenger cars to be included with 
United States and Canadian built passenger cars. This was for assigning 
passenger cars to domestic or import fleets for computation of 
corporate average fuel economy (CAFE). The revision of the code permits 
to include

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Mexican cars in their fleets during the period January 1, 1997, through 
January 1, 2004, at the manufacturers' option. This rulemaking provided 
instructions on making the content declaration and relates to the 
Environmental Protection Agency's regulation at 40 CFR 600.511.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/19/99                    64 FR 27201
Final Action Effective          07/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




2614. TIRE IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 574

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
to require that the date of manufacture of a tire be expressed in four 
digits instead of the currently-required three digits. This will bring 
the agency's tire date code regulation into harmony with the United 
Nations' Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) regulation and the 
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The agency also 
proposed to reduce the size of the date code lettering from a minimum 
of 6 mm to a minimum of 4mm. This will reduce the cost impact to tire 
manufacturers while still providing a readable date code symbol.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/19/98                    63 FR 55832
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/98
Final Action                    07/08/99                    64 FR 36807
Final Action Effective          07/02/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




2615. FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENCE OF HEADLAMP CONCEALMENT WITH EUROPEAN 
REGULATIONS

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 
concluded that the headlamp concealment requirements of the standard 
are functionally equivalent from a safety perspective to similar 
European requirements. Therefore, vehicle manufacturers are now 
permitted to certify to either the current US performance or to the 
current European performance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/98                    63 FR 57638
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/98
Final Action                    08/23/99                    64 FR 45895
Final Action Effective          10/22/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




2616. FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENCE OF WINDSHIELD WASHING AND WIPING SYSTEMS 
WITH EUROPEAN REGULATIONS

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 a petition for rulemaking, the agency 
determined thatthe windshield washing and wiping requirements of the 
standard are not functionally equivalent from a safety perspective to 
similar European requirements. The current US standard requires 
vehicles to clear 10 to 20% more surface area on the windshield than 
the corresponding European requirements. This rulemaking was withdrawn 
because there is no basis for a finding of functional equivalence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/19/99                    64 FR 19106

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action also responds to 2127-AH 22.

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




2617. FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENCE OF WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING 
SYSTEMS WITH EUROPEAN REGULATIONS

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 a petition for rulemaking, the agency will 
determine whether the windshield defrosting and

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defogging requirements of the standard are functionally equivalent from 
a safety perspective to similar European requirements. The current US 
standard requires vehicles to clear 10 to 20% more surface area on the 
windshield than the corresponding European requirements. This 
rulemaking was withdrawn because there is no basis for a finding of 
functional equivalence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/19/99                    64 FR 19106

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action also responds to RIN 2127-AH20.

Agency Contact: Richard VanIderstine, Division Chief, Visibility and 
Injury Prevention 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-AH22
_______________________________________________________________________




2618. EXTENSION OF PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM STANDARD TO LIGHT TRUCKS 
AND VANS (LTVS) WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING BETWEEN 3,500 AND 4,536 
KG

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In a final rule published September 30, 1997 (62 FR 51064 - 
RIN 2127-AG35), the agency extended the applicability of Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, Passenger Car Brake Systems, to light 
trucks and vans (LTVs) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 
3,500 kg or less. The rule also stated that the agency would publish a 
separate notice addressing the appropriateness of extending the 
requirements of Standard No. 135 to LTVs with a GVWR between 3,500 and 
4,536 kg. After reviewing additional brake test data designed to assess 
the performance of vehicles with the increased GVWR, however, the 
agency has decided to withdraw rulemaking. Safety benefits resulting 
from extending the application of Standard No. 135 to LTVs with GVWRs 
between 3,501 and 4,536 kg are questionable and would be further 
limited by substantial costs to manufacturers and by low sales volumes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/26/99                    64 FR 20245

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




2619. MOTOR VEHICLE CONTENT LABELING CALCULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32304

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 583

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has made several changes in its content labeling 
regulation to implement provisions included in the Transportation 
Equity Act of the 21st Century. Content calculation procedures to 
provide vehicle manufacturers added flexibility in making content 
determinations where outside suppliers have not responded to requests 
for content information which are now temporary will be made permanent. 
This flexibility will be available for up to ten percent, by value, of 
a carline's total parts content from outside suppliers. Outside 
suppliers of parts will count U.S./Canadian content where it is less 
than 70 percent. Engine and transmission countries of origin will be 
determined by including assembly labor. Certain small parts value will 
be assigned to the country of the assembly plant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/99                     64 FR 6021
NPRM Comment Period End         04/09/99
Final Action                    07/28/99                    64 FR 40777
Final Action Effective          06/01/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




2620. THEFT DATA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1997

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104(b)(4)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action publishes the final theft data on passenger motor 
vehicles that occurred in calendar year (CY) 1997 for model year (MY) 
1997 vehicles. The theft data indicates the overall vehicles' theft 
rate in 1997. Publication of this data fulfills the agency's obligation 
to periodically obtain accurate and timely data and publish the 
information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            02/17/99                     64 FR 7945
Final Action                    07/29/99                    64 FR 41183

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH35


_______________________________________________________________________



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2621. HIGH-THEFT LINES FOR MODEL YEAR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will list the agency's determination for model 
year (MY) 2000 high-theft vehicle lines that will be subject to the 
parts-marking requirements of the Federal motor vehicle theft 
prevention standard, and the high-theft lines that will be exempted 
from the parts-marking requirements because the vehicles are equipped 
with antitheft devices determined to meet certain statutory criteria 
for MY 2000, pursuant to the statute relating to motor vehicle theft 
prevention.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/25/99                    64 FR 28110
Final Action Effective          05/25/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________




2622. +STATE INCENTIVES TO PREVENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY 
INTOXICATED PERSONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 1404

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 1404 of TEA-21 established a new program of incentive 
grants (under section 163 of chapter 1 of title 23) to encourage States 
to establish 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC) as the 
legal limit for drunk driving offenses. States can qualify for 
incentive grant funds if they enact and enforce a law that provides 
that any person with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or 
greater while operating a motor vehicle in the State shall be deemed to 
have committed a per se offense of driving while intoxicated or an 
equivalent per se offense. This statutory program was first implemented 
by an interim final rule. This final rule announced that the interim 
final rule will remain in effect. It also modified the interim 
requirements with respect to procedural issues, including the date by 
which certifications are due.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/03/98                    63 FR 46881
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/03/98
Comment Period End              10/19/98
Final Action                    07/01/99                    64 FR 35568
Final Action Effective          08/30/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Additional Information: Notice published on August 30, 1999, 64 FR 
47110, to correct the effective date of the July 1, 1999, final rule.

Agency Contact: Marlene Markison, Chief, Program Support, 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

RIN: 2127-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




2623. IMPORTATION OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS--TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178; 49 USC 30114

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency amends its regulation on the importation of 
vehicles and equipment that do not comply with applicable safety 
standards to include vehicles and equipment that are imported for 
``Show or Display'' as a category the agency may exempt from compliance 
with the safety standards. The amendment is pursuant to a statutory 
mandate to include the ``Show or Display'' category and will not 
otherwise affect the agency's regulatory requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/14/99                    64 FR 37878
Final Action Effective          08/13/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Taylor Vinson, Senior Attorney, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263
Fax: 202 366-3820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH45
_______________________________________________________________________




2624. ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-410

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 578

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document adjusts certain civil penalties authorized for 
violations of statutes that we enforce. The Federal Civil Monetary 
Penalty Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt 
Collection Improvement Act of 1996, requires the agency to take this 
action periodically. The largest adjustments occur in penalties related 
to violations of the safety and bumper standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/99                    64 FR 16690
NPRM Comment Period End         05/21/99
Final Action                    07/14/99                    64 FR 37876
Final Action Effective          08/13/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Taylor Vinson, Senior Attorney, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263

[[Page 64832]]

Fax: 202 366-3820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________




2625. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE ALTERERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 33101 to 33104

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 567

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has amended the vehicle certification regulations 
that specify requirements for vehicle alterers. This amendment makes 
the certification requirements for alterers consistent with those for 
manufacturers by requiring alterers to specify on their certification 
label, where appropriate, that the vehicle, as altered, conforms to all 
applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention 
standards affected by the alteration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/11/99                     64 FR 6852
NPRM Comment Period End         03/29/99
Final Action                    07/19/99                    64 FR 38593
Final Action Effective          09/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Coleman R. Sachs, Trial Attorney, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________




2626. +LIGHT TRUCK FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS FOR MODEL YEAR 2001

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 329

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 533

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is establishing the fuel economy standards for 
manufacturers of light truck fleets for model year 2001. At the 
direction of Congress, the standard is the same as the 20.7 mpg 
previously established for MY 2000. Therefore, there is no need for a 
notice of proposed rulemaking. This action is considered significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Section 322 of the FY 1999 DOT Appropriations Act precludes the agency 
from expending any funds to prepare, propose, or promulgate any fuel 
economy standard that differs from those currently in effect. The 
agency cannot consider any other alternative standards that may result 
in lower costs, lesser burdens, or more cost-effectiveness for state, 
local or tribal governments or the private sector. The agency has, 
therefore, not prepared a written assessment of this rule for the 
purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/07/99                    64 FR 16860
Final Action Effective          06/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




2627. UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC ch 4

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1200; 23 CFR 1205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency established new uniform procedures governing the 
implementation of State highway safety programs by amending previous 
requirements to provide a more flexible system under which States are 
responsible for setting highway safety goals and implementing programs 
to achieve those goals. These new procedures are issued to provide 
guidance to the States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/26/97                    62 FR 34397
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/26/97
Comment Period End              08/11/97
Final Action                    07/28/99                    64 FR 40757
Final Action Effective          08/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, State, Local

Additional Information: The RIN 2127-AG69 under which the action was 
originally opened was inadvertently closed in association with another 
unrelated action.

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Senior Attorney, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1834

RIN: 2127-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




2628. PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPATION IN AND RECEIVING DATA FROM THE 
NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER PROBLEM DRIVER POINTER SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30301

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1327

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard 
to request and receive information from the National Driver Register 
(NDR) regarding the motor vehicle driving records of any officer, chief 
warrant officer, or enlisted member of the Coast Guard or Coast Guard 
Reserve (including a cadet or an applicant for appointment or 
enlistment of any of the foregoing, and any member of an uniformed 
service who is assigned to the Coast Guard). This final rule 
establishes the procedures for such individuals to request, and for the 
Commandant to receive, NDR information.

[[Page 64833]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/20/99                    64 FR 19269
Final Action Effective          05/20/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: This action is the same as Extend Participation 
in the National Driver Register Program, 2127-AG90.

Agency Contact: Heidi L. Coleman, Assistant Chief Counsel for General 
Law, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1834

RIN: 2127-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




2629. BUMPER STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 301; 49 USC 325

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108; 49 CFR 581

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This technical amendment removes from the bumper standard the 
protective criteria referring to visibility requirements of the 
lighting standard. This section of the lighting standard no longer 
exists. The references to SAE standards are also obsolete. A final rule 
is appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/99                    64 FR 16359
Final Action Effective          04/05/99
Correction                      09/10/99                    64 FR 49092

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Orron Kee, Chief, Consumer Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 366-2739

RIN: 2127-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




2630. INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCTOBER 1999

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to update its lists in the appendices 
of the passenger motor vehicle insurers that are required to file 
reports on their motor vehicle theft loss experience. If these revised 
appendices are adopted in a final rule, each insurer included in any of 
these appendices must file a report for the 1996 calendar year not 
later than October 25, 1999. Further, as long as the insurer remains 
listed, it must submit reports by each subsequent October 25. Pursuant 
to the insurer reports and information, the agency requires certain 
passenger motor vehicle insurers to file an annual report with the 
agency. Each insurer's report includes information about thefts and 
recoveries of motor vehicles, the rating rules used by the insurer to 
establish premiums for comprehensive coverage, the actions taken by the 
insurer to reduce such premiums, and the actions taken by the insurer 
to reduce or deter theft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/99                    64 FR 26352
NPRM Comment Period End         07/13/99
Final Rule                      10/25/99                    64 FR 57393

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See RIN 2127-AH05 for October 1998 updated 
appendices.

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




2631.  CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS - PART 1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.225; 49 CFR 596

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to some of the issues raised by 
petitions for reconsideration of the child restraint anchorage system 
requirements that was published March 5, 1999 (64 FR 10785 RIN 2127-
AG50). This document responds to issues concerning the stringency and 
timing of requirements scheduled to go into effect September 1, 1999. 
These requirements were established by the March 5, 1999, final rule. 
We will be responding to further issues raised by the petitions in two 
other documents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/31/99                    64 FR 47565
Final Action Effective          09/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Other issues raised by the petitioners are 
being addressed in RIN . 2127-AH85 - Stowable or Fold-Away Child 
Restraint Anchorages, and RIN 2127-AH86 - Child Retraint Anchorage 
Systems - Part 2.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4919
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________




2632.  LOCATION OF ROLLOVER WARNING LABELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575.105

[[Page 64834]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is in response to a petition for reconsideration 
of the utility vehicle label final rule published March 9, 1999 (64 FR 
11723, RIN 2127-AG53). The agency has amended the utility vehicle and 
air bag warning label requirements to allow manufacturers to combine 
the rollover and air bag alert labels in one label. This final rule 
also prohibits the pictograms of the air bag label and the rollover 
warning label from touching when both labels are placed on the same 
side of the sun visor. This final rule provides manufacturers with 
additional flexibility to determine the location of the air bag and 
rollover warning labels in sport utility vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/99                    64 FR 47119
Final Action Effective          09/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles, Office of Planning and Consumer 
Programs, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2057

RIN: 2127-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




2633.  STOPPING DISTANCE TABLE

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: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency has 
corrected errors in Table II of the braking standard published on March 
10, 1995 (60 FR 13297, RIN 2127-AE21). These errors in the table 
affected the 30-mph stopping performance requirements for school buses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Technical Amendment             09/07/99                    64 FR 48564
Final Action Effective          10/07/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Division Leader, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




2634.  UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING STANDARDS INFORMATION

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published on May 24, 1999 (64 FR 27921, RIN 2127-AG67) that rescinded 
the requirement that passenger car manufacturers provide general 
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS) information to 
purchasers and potential purchasers at the point of sale of new 
vehicles and instead required that such information be included in 
owners' manuals, with this notice, the agency has stayed the 
requirement for the inclusion of UTQGS information into the owner's 
manual for one year until September 1, 2000. The agency has also 
clarified an intended change in the May 24, 1999, final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/27/99                    64 FR 51920
Final Action Effective          09/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




2635.  LISTING OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES ELIGIBLE FOR 
IMPORTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30141

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 593

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final action amended the list of vehicles not originally 
manufactured to conform to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety 
standards that the agency has decided to be eligible for importation. 
This list has been published as an appendix to the regulations that 
establish the procedures through which the agency makes import 
eligibility decisions. This amendment will add to the list all vehicles 
that the agency has decided to be eligible for importation since the 
list was last published on October 1, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/27/99                    64 FR 51922
Final Action Effective          09/27/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Because this rule only furnishes information 
and imposes no regulatory requirement, the agency has good cause to 
dispense with a notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit comments on 
the rule.

Agency Contact: Coleman R. Sachs, Trial Attorney, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH88

[[Page 64835]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2636. +HOURS OF SERVICE ELECTRONIC RECORDKEEPING PROJECT

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1994, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) launched 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 is proposing 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 Waiver Application11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Kasminoff, Trial Attorney, Mail Stop 10, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6043

RIN: 2130-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________




2637. TOURIST AND HISTORIC WORKING GROUP REGULATORY REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Tourist and Historic Working Group of the Railroad Safety 
Advisory Committee was established to review existing and proposed 
regulations 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                      03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: This rulemaking represents a long-term effort 
to review existing and proposed regulations for their appropriate 
applicability to tourist and historic railroads. The group was created 
in April of 1996 and met on June 17 - 18, 1996. Thus far, the group has 
reviewed the Steam Locomotive standards and FRA's Accident/Incident 
Reporting standards and provided recommendations regarding their 
applicability to the tourist and historic railroad industry. (See 
Notice of Meeting, 61 FR 54698.) The group is anticipated to next 
review the final rules on Track Safety Standards, Rail Passenger 
Service: Emergency Preparedness, and Railroad Communications.

Agency Contact: Christine Beyer, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6052

RIN: 2130-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2638. +WHISTLE BANS AT HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 96 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2130-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________




2639. +LOCOMOTIVE CAB WORKING CONDITIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 3, 1995.

Abstract: The agency has proposed to address crew working conditions on 
locomotives, pursuant to the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act 
(1992). FRA investigated a variety of locomotive working conditions, 
including sanitation, noise and temperature, and reported its findings 
to Congress. On October 31, 1996, the Railroad Safety Advisory 
Committee (RSAC) accepted a preliminary planning task to schedule 
handling of these issues, and established the Locomotive Crew Safety 
Working Group. The Working Group created a Noise Task Group and a 
Temperature Task Group, and those task groups are meeting regularly to 
address employee exposure to noise and temperature extremes. The 
Working Group has met on several occasions and is addressing sanitation 
in locomotive cabs. This project is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest. FRA is awaiting the advice and 
recommendations of RSAC before taking further regulatory action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Open Meeting Notice             07/22/94                    59 FR 37528
Report to Congress              09/18/96
NPRM(sanitation)                12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 64836]]

Additional Information: As originally proposed, this rulemaking 
addressed both crew working conditions on locomotives and the 
crashworthiness of locomotives. However, in anticipation of issuing two 
distinct rulemakings, FRA has separated crashworthiness of locomotives 
out from the original proposal (RIN 2130-AB23).

Agency Contact: Christine Beyer, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6052

RIN: 2130-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




2640. +POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 220; 49 CFR 236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consistent with Congressional mandate, FRA has continued its 
commitment to identifying high risk corridors which may better support 
PTC investment; supporting PTC technology development, testing and 
compatibility; and promoting deployment of PTC technology on high risk 
corridors in the near future. In September, 1997, FRA initiated joint 
fact finding efforts through the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee 
(RSAC) Working Group on PTC. The advice and recommendations of RSAC 
will form the basis for proceeding to an NPRM. The initial rulemaking 
will address technical standards for PTC, amending 49 CFR part 236.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: FRA has separated out of this rulemaking its 
action entitled Radio Communication, which revised its radio rules for 
more flexibility and to include requirements for the presence of radios 
and/or some means of wireless communication (RIN 2130-AB19).

Agency Contact: Cynthia Walters, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6064

RIN: 2130-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________




2641. +LOCOMOTIVE CRASHWORTHINESS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 3, 1995.

Abstract: The agency has proposed to address the crashworthiness of 
locomotives pursuant to the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act 
(1992). FRA investigated locomotive crashworthiness, as well as a 
variety of locomotive working conditions (See RIN 2130-AA89) and 
reported its finding to Congress. On October 31, 1996, the Railroad 
Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) accepted a preliminary planning task 
to schedule handling of these issues. The Locomotive Crew Safety 
Working Group met on January 23, 1997 to develop task statements that 
were forwarded to the full RSAC and accepted on June 24, 1997. This 
project is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest. FRA is awaiting advice and recommendations from RSAC before 
taking further regulatory action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Open Meeting Notice             07/22/94                    59 FR 37528
Report to Congress              09/18/96
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: This rulemaking was originally included in RIN 
2130-AA89, Locomotive Cab Working Conditions.

Agency Contact: David T. Matsuda, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6046

RIN: 2130-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________




2642. ROADWAY EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA proposes to publish regulations governing operational and 
design safety of on-track equipment used by railroads for track 
maintenance. The regulations would cover self-propelled rail-mounted 
non-highway machines where light weight exceeds 7500 pounds. This 
rulemaking was requested by the Brotherhood of Maintenance-of-Way 
Employees (BMWE) as part of the organization's petition requesting 
revision of the track safety standards. FRA decided to respond to this 
portion of the BMWE petition in a rulemaking separate from the track 
safety standards revision. FRA is awaiting the advice and 
recommendations of RSAC before taking further regulatory action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: This rulemaking is an off-shoot of the 
rulemaking to revise the track safety standards. FRA has changed the 
title of the current entry to the Unified Regulatory Agenda, which was 
originally entitled ``Roadway Maintenance Machine Safety'' to more 
accurately reflect what this action is expected to address.

Agency Contact: Nancy Lummen Lewis, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6047

RIN: 2130-AB28
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2643. +JOINT STATEMENT OF SAFETY POLICY FOR SHARED USE OF GENERAL 
RAILROAD SYSTEM TRACKAGE BY CONVENTIONAL RAILROAD AND RAIL TRANSIT 
TRAINS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

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CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Joint Policy Statement of the Federal Railroad 
Administration (FRA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will 
explain the nature of the most important safety issues related to joint 
use of the general railroad system by conventional and light rail 
equipment. It will briefly summarize FRA's exercise of its jurisdiction 
over these operations, help transit authorities, railroads and other 
interested parties understand how the respective safety authority of 
the two agencies will be coordinated, and express both FRA's and FTA's 
commitment to work together closely to ensure the safety and viability 
of these operations. It is considered significant because it involves 
multiple departmental modes. FRA will also issue its own statement of 
policy elaborating on its safety jurisdiction and providing additional 
guidance on how approval of shared use may be obtained from FRA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy Statement       05/25/99                    64 FR 28238
Comment Period Extended         07/28/99                    64 FR 40931
Extension of Comment Period     10/28/99                    64 FR 59046
Comment Period End              10/29/99
Comment Period End              01/14/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David H. Kasminoff, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6043

RIN: 2130-AB33
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2644. EVENT RECORDER CRASHWORTHINESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA will propose improvements in the crashworthiness of event 
recorders and will propose additional requirements for data capture and 
recording for event recorders installed in new and rebuilt locomotives. 
FRA is awaiting the advice and recommendations of RSAC before taking 
further regulatory action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas A. Phemister, Trail Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6050

RIN: 2130-AB34
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2645.  REVISION TO RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise and update FRA's enforcement 
procedures to reflect a variety of changes that have taken place since 
they were last modified. The issues that this action is expected to 
address include the recodification of the railroad safety laws, changes 
in internal procedures, and changes in programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John A. Winkle, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6067

RIN: 2130-AB35
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2646.  RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise and update FRA's rulemaking 
procedures, and the procedures for participation in the rulemaking 
process, such as petitions for rulemaking, petitions for 
reconsideration, and petitions for waiver. These procedures will be 
modified to reflect the recodification of the railroad safety laws,and 
changes in the application of FRA's regulatory procedures that have 
developed over time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Colleen A. Brennan, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6028

RIN: 2130-AB36

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



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2647. 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. The Local Freight 
Assistance Program has not been reauthorized after FY 1995. However, 
final regulations are necessary because States continue to submit 
applications for new projects to be funded from loan funds repaid to 
States by previous borrowers. FRA is reconsidering the need for these 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/90                    55 FR 49648
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/90
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

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.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 11/30/90, 55 FR 49648

Agency Contact: JoAnne McGowan, Chief Freight Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-3290

RIN: 2130-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________




2648. +FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS: MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY EQUIPMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

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                    06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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). Due to various contentious issues raised during 
the NPRM comment period, FRA believed it might be advantageous to 
resolve differences in an open forum. Therefore, on September 30, 1997, 
FRA formally proposed this rulemaking as a new task (Task 97-8) for the 
Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). After discussion, the RSAC 
declined to accept the task at that time. Staff turnover, combined with 
the press of other business, has slowed further action on this 
rulemaking.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 03/10/94, 59 FR 11238

Agency Contact: Billie Stultz, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6053

RIN: 2130-AA68
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2649. 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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 234

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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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. An interim final rule intended to clarify 
implementation issues by making minor technical amendments was 
published on June 20, 1996, effective August 19, 1996. Response to the 
comments on that interim rule may result in further amendment of the 
rule.

Agency Contact: Mark H. Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6061

RIN: 2130-AA97


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2650. STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING SAFETY OF RAILROAD BRIDGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

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     04/27/95                    60 FR 20654
Comment Period End              06/26/95
Final Policy Statement          12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Lummen Lewis, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6047

RIN: 2130-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________




2651. REINVENTION OF REGULATIONS ADDRESSING DISCONTINUANCE OR 
MODIFICATION OF 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 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. No new costs 
are expected.

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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6061

RIN: 2130-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




2652. 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. No new 
costs are expected.

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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6061

RIN: 2130-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




2653. 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.) On February 17, 1998, the RSAC submitted 
to FRA consensus recommendations for issuance of an NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/98                    63 FR 51404
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/98
Public Hearing - Notice         01/12/99                     64 FR 1791
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A public hearing was held on February 4, 1999 
in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Agency Contact: Paul F. Byrnes, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6032

RIN: 2130-AB07


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2654. FLORIDA OVERLAND EXPRESS HIGH SPEED RAIL RULE OF PARTICULAR 
APPLICABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA published a proposed rule of particular applicability for 
a high speed rail project in Florida. As proposed, the system would 
operate from Miami to Tampa via Orlando, and would be modeled on the 
French TGV. A consortium of engineering and design firms, and the state 
of Florida entered into an agreement to develop the project, which they 
anticipated would commence operations in 2004. However, FRA has been 
informed that the State has withdrawn support and funding for the 
project. Therefore, FRA has suspended work on final standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/97                    62 FR 65478
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/98
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: A Public Regulatory Conference was held on 
November 23, 1998.

Agency Contact: Christine Beyer, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6052

RIN: 2130-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




2655. SMALL RAILROADS; POLICY STATEMENT ON ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 601 et seq; PL 104-121; 49 USC 20101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 29, 1997, 180 Days to Final 
Rule.

Abstract: The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Act (SBREFA) of 
1996 requires, among other things, that Federal agencies establish 
communication and enforcement programs to address the unique concerns 
and operations of small entities.

Pursuant to SBREFA, FRA published communication and enforcement 
policies with respect to small entities in an Interim Statement of 
Agency Policy and undertook an interim definition of ``small entity'' 
in this process. Also, FRA invited comment from the public for the 
purpose of adopting a new definition of ``small entity'' in the future. 
FRA plans to schedule a public meeting in the near future with all 
interested parties to discuss this issue. Following the public meeting, 
FRA will issue its Final Statement of Policy

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Policy Statement        08/11/97                    62 FR 43024
Interim Policy Statement 
Effective                       10/10/97
Comment Period End              11/30/97
Final Policy Statement          03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: A public meeting was held on September 28, 
1999. (See 64 FR 46468, 8/25/99).

Agency Contact: Christine Beyer, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6052

RIN: 2130-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




2656. +POWER BRAKE REGULATIONS: FREIGHT POWER BRAKE REVISIONS

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 232; 49 CFR 231; 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1993.

Abstract: Pursuant to the Federal Railroad Safety Enforcement and 
Review Act of 1992, FRA is revising the power brake rules. After 
separating proposed revisions regarding freight power brakes from 
passenger power brakes, FRA tasked the revision of freight power brake 
standards on April 1-2, 1996 to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee 
(RSAC), established by FRA on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740). On June 24, 
1997, this task was withdrawn from RSAC and FRA is proceeding on its 
own initiative. This rulemaking is considered significant because of 
its potential economic impact and congressional and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/98                    63 FR 48294
Notice of Public Hearing        10/08/98                    63 FR 54104
Extension of Comment Period     01/21/99                     64 FR 3273
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/99
Public Meeting - Notice         05/04/99                    64 FR 23816
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A portion of the task to revise the power brake 
rules has been completed. FRA revised the existing power brake 
regulations to mandate the use of two-way end-of-train telemetry 
devices, RIN 2130-AA73, in a final rule published on January 2, 1997 
(62 FR 278). Furthermore, rules regarding the inspection and testing of 
passenger equipment and brake systems were developed with the 
assistance of a passenger equipment standards working group, and a 
final rule was issued May 12 1999 (64 FR 25540). (See RIN 2130-AA95).

Agency Contact: Thomas Herrmann, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6036

RIN: 2130-AB16


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2657. USE OF ONE-PERSON CREWS IN RAIL OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Concerned with the complex and immediate safety issues posed 
by rail operations involving the use of one-person crews, FRA proposes 
to promulgate an interim final rule to prohibit, except in carefully 
controlled instances, the use of one-person operations. FRA will 
require all railroads which propose to use one-person crew operations 
to enroll in a pilot program and agree to conform to the safety 
conditions set forth by FRA. The purpose of the pilot program is to 
determine under what conditions, if any, one-person crew operations can 
be safely operated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: An Informal Safety Inquiry concerning a 
proposal by Wisconsin Central Ltd. to expand its use of one-person crew 
and remote control operations was held by FRA on December 4 and 5, 1996 
(61 FR 58736, November 18, 1996).

Agency Contact: Christine Beyer, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6052

RIN: 2130-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________




2658. +REGULATIONS ON SAFETY INTEGRATION PLANS GOVERNING RAILROAD 
CONSOLIDATIONS, MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS OF CONTROL AND START-UP OPERATIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 97 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2130-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________




2659. BRIDGE WORKER SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, FRA will amend the 
Bridge Worker Safety Rules through promulgation of an interim final 
rule. The interim final rule will likely prohibit the use of safety 
belts as fall protection, but would continue to require the use of 
harnesses, which are more commonly used in present industry practice. 
The interim final rule would also make technical clarifications to the 
existing standards. This action is supported by the industry and is 
consistent with new policies of the Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration. Data shows that safety belts present unnecessary safety 
risks, and are generally disfavored by companies involved with working 
at heights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Davids, Bridge Engineer, Office of Safety, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6320

RIN: 2130-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




2660. +AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND 
IMPROVEMENT FINANCING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 45 USC 821 et seq; PL 105-78

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the current regulations by replacing 
the railroad financing programs with a new loan and loan guarantee 
program. Section 7203 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide direct 
loans and loan guarantees to State and local governments, government 
sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and joint ventures, 
that include at least one railroad. This is significant because a total 
of $3.5 billion has been authorized for the program and the rule may 
have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more until the 
principal cap of $3.5 billion is reached.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/99                    64 FR 27488
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: JoAnne McGowan, Chief Freight Programs Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-3290

RIN: 2130-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________




2661. PLANNING ACTIVITIES UNDER THE MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRANSPORTATION 
TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 268

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 9, 1998, See Additional 
Information.

Abstract: This action is required by section 1218(a) of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (``TEA 21''). This 
section, codified at 23 USC 322, provides a total of $55 million for 
Fiscal Years 1999 through 2001 for preconstruction planning activities, 
final design, engineering, and construction activities for the 
deployment of Magnetic Levitation technology (``Maglev Deployment 
Program''). Section 322 requires FRA to establish Project selection 
criteria, to solicit applications for funding, to select one or more 
Projects to receive financial assistance for preconstruction planning 
activities, and after completion of such activities, to select

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one of the Projects to receive financial assistance for final design, 
engineering, and construction activities. This Interim Final Rule, as 
amended, solicits applications for the initial planning funds under the 
Maglev Deployment Program, with a deadline of February 15, 1999 for 
receipt of applications for preconstruction planning grants. The next 
amendment of this interim final rule will extend other dates relevant 
to this program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/13/98                    63 FR 54600
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/16/98
Interim Final Rule Amendment    02/12/99                     64 FR 7133
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: 180 days after enactment of section 322 (12/09/
98) the Secretary is to solicit applications from states. 90 days after 
the deadline for receipt of applications, (05/15/99) the Secretary is 
to evaluate applications and select one or more eligible projects to 
receive financial assistance for preconstruction planning activities. 
Potential grantees must know what is expected of them to start the 
process and for the Secretary to meet these deadlines.

Agency Contact: Neil E. Moyer, Chief, Program Development Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6365

RIN: 2130-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________




2662. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF MONETARY THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING RAIL 
EQUIPMENT ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This annual determination establishes the monetary threshold 
for reporting rail equipment accidents/incidents involving railroad 
property damage. This action ensures and maintains comparability 
between different years of data by having the threshold keep pace with 
fluctuations in equipment and labor costs. It is required by statute. 
The reporting threshold is based on the formula adopted in a final rule 
5/18/96, 61 FR 60632. This agenda entry will be updated each year to 
show the latest annual determination. Cites for determinations already 
issued are provided below.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Annual Determination            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The 1998 final rule of 12/30/98, 63 FR 71790 
established at $6,600 the monetary threshold for accidents/incidents 
that occur during calendar year 1999. There is no change from calendar 
year 1998. The 1997 final rule of 2/2/97, 62 FR 63675 increased the 
monetary threshold from $6,500 to $6,600. The 1996 final rule of 11/29/
96, 61 FR 60632 increased the monetary threshold from $6,300 to $6,500.

Agency Contact: Nancy Friedman, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6034

RIN: 2130-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________




2663. DETERMINATION OF MINIMUM TESTING RATE FOR RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL 
TESTING

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Each year FRA announces the minimum random drug and alcohol 
testing rates for the following year for the railroad industry. This 
determination is based on a review of rail industry drug and alcohol 
management information system data, as well as data from compliance 
reviews of rail industry drug and alcohol testing programs. Procedures 
were established in a final rule 12/2/94, 59 FR 62218. The minimum 
random drug testing rate continues to be 25 percent of covered railroad 
employees for 1999. This agenda entry will be updated each year to show 
the latest annual determination. Cites for determinations already 
issued are provided below.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Annual Determination            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: In the notice of determination of 12/30/98, 63 
FR 71789 the minimum random drug and alcohol testing rate for calendar 
year 1999 remained at 25 percent of covered railroad employees. In the 
notice of determination of 2/18/98, 63 FR 8143 the minimum rate 
remained at 25 percent for calendar year 1998.

Agency Contact: Patricia V. Sun, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6060

RIN: 2130-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________




2664. TRACK SAFETY STANDARDS AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS GAGE RESTRAINT 
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A Gage Restraint Measurement System (GRMS) is a non-
destructive performance-based technology that objectively measures 
track gauge restraint capacity of crossties and rail fasteners by 
applying known lateral and vertical loads to track structure, measuring 
the gauge deflection under those loads, and then projecting what the 
gauge would become under severe track loading conditions. From this 
data, a gauge widening ratio is calculated as a measure of overall 
track strength. In the NPRM to revise the Track Safety Standards (62 FR 
36138, July 3, 1997), FRA acknowledged that the Track Working Group 
which helped draft the NPRM was unable to agree upon a proposal that 
would permit railroads to

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use GRMS to determine compliance with crosstie fastener requirements. 
FRA requested public comments regarding the use of GRMS as an 
alternative or additional track inspection method. In the final rule 
revising the Track Safety Standards (63 FR 33992, June 22, 1998), FRA 
reported that it had received various comments about the use of GRMS 
and that an amendment to the Track Safety Standards addressing GRMS 
would be published later in a separate final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action was originally contemplated as part 
of the Track Safety Standards (RIN 2130-AA75) which were issued June 
22, 1998 (63 FR 33992).

Agency Contact: Nancy Lummen Lewis, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6047

RIN: 2130-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________




2665.  REVISED DOCKET FILING PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RAILROAD 
ADMINISTRATION RULEMAKING AND ADJUDICATORY DOCKETS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 211; 49 CFR 235; 49 CFR 238; 49 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise FRA's docket filing procedures. The 
final rule will reflect the consolidation of FRA's docket operations 
with those of other Department of Transportation operating elements, 
and the conversion from a paper based system to an optical imaging 
system. It will also provide details of new docket filing procedures 
for FRA regulatory and adjudicatory proceedings, and amend certain FRA 
rules to provide accurate information to the public regarding filing 
requirements for FRA proceedings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark H. Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6061

RIN: 2130-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2666. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Yachmetz, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, Office of Safety, 400 Seventh Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6289

RIN: 2130-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




2667. BLUE SIGNAL AND RELATED PROTECTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

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. In a final rule 
issued in 1993, FRA allowed augmentation of a crew by using a 
``utility'' employee, which would increase a railroad's efficient use 
of its employees under secure procedures to ensure proper coordination 
within the work group. Based on petitions to reconsider several aspects 
of its final rule treating this subject, FRA issued amendments to this 
rule. One of those amendments dealt not with utility employees, but 
with lone workers. Based on comments received, the agency suspended 
that amendment and reopened the comment period to further develop this 
proposal. As resources permit, FRA will issue a proposed rule 
addressing this issue and other important blue signal issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Amendments           03/01/95                    60 FR 11047
Comment Period End              05/01/95
Comment Period Reopened         06/09/95                    60 FR 30469


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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. FRA has changed 
the title of the current entry to the Unified Regulatory Agenda, which 
was originally titled ``Protection of Utility Employees'' to more 
accurately reflect what this action is expected to address.

Agency Contact: Paul F. Byrnes, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590

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Phone: 202 493-6032

RIN: 2130-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




2668. CRANE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, FRA will consider 
whether to adopt regulations governing functional and design safety of 
on-track railroad cranes used for track maintenance. FRA is awaiting 
the advice and recommendations of RSAC before taking further regulatory 
action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edward R. English, Director, Office of Safety Assurance 
and Compliance, Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6321

RIN: 2130-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2669. QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/22/98                    63 FR 50626
NPRM Comment Period End         11/23/98
Final Action                    11/08/99                    64 FR 60966
Final Action Effective          01/07/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On October 31, 1996, FRA tasked the revisions 
of these qualifications to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee 
(RSAC), which the agency established on March 26, 1996 (61 FR 9740). 
See Notice of RSAC Meeting, 61 FR 54698, Oct. 21, 1996. On May 14, 
1998, FRA received the advice and recommendations of the RSAC, which 
submitted consensus recommendations for issuance of an NPRM.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/09/93, 58 FR 18982

Agency Contact: Alan Nagler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6049

RIN: 2130-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________




2670. +ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RELATED PROCEDURES (FRA, FTA, FHWA)

Priority: Other Significant

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 Railroad Administration (FRA) has reconsidered 
its previous intention to join with the Federal Highway Administration 
(FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in ongoing 
revisions to the current FHWA/FTA joint environmental regulation found 
at 23 CFR 771 (see RIN numbers 2132-AA43 (FTA and 2125-AD32 (FHWA)). 
The complexity of combining the processes of the three operating 
administrations outweighed the benefits, particularly in light of the 
very different statutory authorizations supporting the three programs. 
Instead, FRA has recently updated its own ``Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts'' which were published in the Federal Register on 
May 26, 1999 (64 FR 28545). FRA will continue to pursue improved 
coordination of environmental reviews among the three operating 
administrations, particularly for FRA's high speed rail program, 
through non-regulatory means. The Department is also evaluating 
revisions to the DOT Order on NEPA to improve the ability of the DOT 
operating administrations to cooperate on NEPA issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William R. Fashouer, Senior Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6033

RIN: 2130-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________




2671. +PASSENGER EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20111 to 20113; 49 USC 20301 to 21311; PL 103-
440, sec 215; 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20133

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 238

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 2, 1997.
Final, Statutory, November 2, 1999.

Abstract: This action established comprehensive Federal safety 
standards for railroad passenger equipment in the first phase of a two-
phased rulemaking effort, pursuant to the Federal Railroad Safety 
Authorization Act of 1994. This action addressed inspection, testing, 
and maintenance of passenger

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equipment; equipment design and performance criteria related to 
passenger and crew survivability in the event of a train accident; and 
the safe operation of passenger train service, supplementing existing 
railroad safety standards. This is considered significant due to public 
interest. A final rule in the first phase of the rulemaking was 
published in May 1999.

The second phase of the rulemaking will draw on the results of ongoing 
research and industry-led passenger safety efforts, seeking to make 
specific improvements in safety. FRA will convene a working group to 
help develop the rulemaking in this second phase.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/17/96                    61 FR 30672
NPRM                            09/23/97                    62 FR 49728
Notice of Public Hearing        10/23/97                    62 FR 55204
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/97
Final Action (First Phase)      05/12/99                    64 FR 25540

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A public hearing on this rulemaking was held on 
November 21, 1997.

Agency Contact: Daniel Alpert, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6026

RIN: 2130-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




2672. USE OF REMOTELY CONTROLLED LOCOMOTIVES IN RAIL OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Concerned with the complex and immediate safety issues posed 
by rail operations involving the use of remotely controlled 
locomotives, FRA proposed to promulgate an interim final rule to 
conduct a nationwide pilot program on remote control operations. After 
further consideration, however, FRA has decided not to pursue this 
action at this time, and to respond to this issue through non-
regulatory means.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/31/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: An Informal Safety Inquiry concerning a 
proposal by Wisconsin Central Ltd. to expand its use of remote control 
operations and one-person crews was held by FRA on December 4 and 5, 
1997 (61 FR 58736, November 18, 1996).

Agency Contact: Mark Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6061

RIN: 2130-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2673.  BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS; PERMANENT WAIVER FOR 
MICROCOMPUTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 97-424

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 165(b)(2) of the Surface Transportation Assistance 
Act of 1982 provides that a waiver of the Buy America requirements may 
be granted if materials and products being procured are not produced in 
the United States in sufficient and reasonable quantities and of 
satisfactory quality. Such a waiver was permanently granted in 1986 for 
microcomputers, as FTA grantees were experiencing difficulty in 
purchasing domestically produced microcomputer equipment appropriate to 
their needs. At that time, FTA reserved the right to reassess the need 
for a waiver based on the changing market for microcomputers. Since 
both the international and domestic market for microcomputers has 
changed since the permanent waiver was issued, FTA is soliciting 
comments as to whether this waiver should be revoked, modified or 
retained.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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: Meghan Ludtke, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Room 9316, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011

RIN: 2132-AA68

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2674. +DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FTA, FHWA) AND RELATED PROCEDURES 
FOR TRANSPORTATION DECISIONMAKING

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.'' 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 FTA 
and FHWA funds are involved. In the ISTEA, the Congress recognized the 
importance of providing uniformity and consistency between FTA and FHWA 
environmental procedures.

In addition, TEA-21 directed the Secretary of Transportation to develop 
a streamlined and coordinated environmental review process for highway 
and transit projects involving permits of environmental reviews by 
other Federal agencies. This rulemaking will implement, in part, the 
requirements of ISTEA and TEA-21. This action is considered significant 
because of substantial congressional and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: The corresponding FHWA RIN is 2125-AD32.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2675. +CLEAN FUELS FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 3008; 49 USC 5308

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 624

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 3008 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century establishes the Clean Fuels Formula Grant Program. This grant 
program will assist transit systems in purchasing or leasing clean fuel 
vehicles; constructing clean fuel or electrical re-charging facilities; 
modifying existing garage facilities to accommodate clean fuel 
vehicles; repowering pre-1993 engines with clean fuel technology which 
meets the current bus emission standards; and retrofitting or 
rebuilding pre-1993 engines before their half-life for rebuilding. This 
provision requires the Secretary to issue an implementing regulation 
that sets forth eligibility requirements and an apportionment formula 
for eligible projects. In FY 1999, all funds were apportioned to 
earmarked projects. This action is considered significant because of 
considerable congressional and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Scheryl Portee, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2676. +STATEWIDE METROPOLITAN PLANNING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5305-5309; 23 USC 104(f); 23 USC 134; 42 USC 
7410 et seq.

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 613; 49 CFR 1.48(b); 49 CFR 1.51; 23 CFR 450

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this action, FTA and FHWA are jointly proposing to revise 
the regulations governing the development of transportation plans and 
programs for urbanized (metropolitan) areas and States. These revisions 
are the product of statutory changes made by the Transportation Equity 
Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which requires a continuous, 
comprehensive, and coordinated process in metropolitan areas and 
States. The regulations at 23 CFR part 450 and 49 CFR part 613 are 
being modified to reflect the impacts of TEA-21. These changes are 
being proposed in concert with revisions to regulations concerning 
environmental impact and related procedures.

The intent of these changes is to more effectively link planning 
regulations and environmental streamlining regulations to facilitate 
integration of decisions, reduce paperwork and analytical activity, 
where feasible, and to refine procedures and processes to achieve 
greater efficiency in decisionmaking.

In addition, the agencies believe that an integrated approach to 
planning and project development will contribute to more effective and 
environmentally sound decisions regarding investment choices. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial congressional 
and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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Additional Information: The corresponding FHWA RIN is 2125-AE62.

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-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




2677.  STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT; RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5330

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 659

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On the basis of State Safety Oversight audits that the 
Federal Transit Administration has been conducting over the past year, 
the agency will propose several changes to the rule, including 
requiring states to oversee the safety of rail fixed guideway systems 
in the planning, design, and construction phases. This regulation was 
previously reported under RIN 2132-AAA39 and RIN 2132-AA59.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Roy Field, Transit Safety & Security Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0197

Nancy Zaczek, Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011
Fax: 202 366-3809

RIN: 2132-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




2678.  REQUIREMENT FOR THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTING WITH FTA 
RECIPIENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federal Transit Administration grantees must comply with FTA 
Circular 4220.1D, ``Third-Party Contracting Requirements.'' FTA 
proposes to put that circular into regulatory form. FTA is undertaking 
this action based on the belief that procurement regulations will make 
the third-party contracting process more equitable and understandable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Michael E. Connelly, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011
Fax: 202 366-3809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




2679.  PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL MISUSE AND DRUG USE IN TRANSIT 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5331

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 655; 49 CFR 1.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Transit Administration proposes to combine its 
current drug (part 653) and alcohol (part 654) testing regulations into 
a new part 655. FTA will also incorporate various amendments and 
interpretations since this rule became effective.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Michael E. Connelly, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011
Fax: 202 366-3809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2680. +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
Comment Period Reopened         11/30/89                    54 FR 49297
Interim Final Rule: Second      10/09/90                    55 FR 41174
Interim Procedures              09/13/91                    56 FR 46572

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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
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

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 a change in configuration or component.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/28/92, 57 FR 33394

Agency Contact: Richard Wong, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936

RIN: 2132-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




2681. CHARTER SERVICES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 102-240, sec 3040

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 604

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

Abstract: This rulemaking presents the results and conclusions drawn 
from the charter services demonstration program, previously reported 
under RIN 2132-AA40, which was mandated by section 3040 of the 
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. That provision 
directed FTA to conduct a demonstration program in four states to 
permit public operators to provide needed charter services to certain 
civic and community groups. In addition to setting forth program 
results, this rulemaking sought recommendations regarding improvements 
to the charter service regulation. However, based on a review of the 
comments received, the FTA has determined that there is no 
justification for changing the rule. Consequently, the agency will be 
withdrawing the NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/97                    62 FR 33793
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/97
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth S. Martineau, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Fax: 202 366-3809

RIN: 2132-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________




2682. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS; AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 3020(b)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 661.11; 49 CFR 661.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend FTA's Buy America regulation, 49 CFR 
661 in accordance with section 3020(b) of the Transportation Equity Act 
for the 21st Century. Section 3020(b) allows a bidder on an FTA-funded 
contract to correct an incomplete certification or a certification of 
noncompliance with Buy America resulting from an inadvertent or 
clerical error.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/18/99                     64 FR 8051
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Meghan Ludtke, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Room 9316, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4011

RIN: 2132-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




2683. +MAJOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROJECTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5309; PL 105-178, Sec 3009(e)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 611

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 7, 1998.
Final, Statutory, December 7, 1998.

Abstract: This rulemaking will establish the criteria by which FTA will 
evaluate major capital investment mass transportation projects and rate 
those projects in comparison with one another, based on an analyses of 
alternatives, justifications for projects, and degrees of local 
financial commitment. This rulemaking will also codify the procedures 
applicants for Federal transit capital funding must follow in 
developing fixed guideway (``New Starts'') projects. This action is 
considered significant because of potential public, congressional, and 
environmental concerns.

[[Page 64849]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/99                    64 FR 17061
Notice of Meeting               05/13/99                    64 FR 25864
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard P. Steinmann, Director, Office of Policy 
Development, Department of Transportation, Federal Transit 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1739

RIN: 2132-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




2684. SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5323(f)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 605

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to amend the definition of 
``tripper'' service, which is mass transit service modified to meet the 
needs of school students and personnel. The amended definition would 
prohibit the use of certain signage without the express written 
permission of the FTA Administrator, and provides that tripper buses 
must stop only at stops that are marked as available to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/99                    64 FR 23590
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/99
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Elizabeth S. Martineau, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Fax: 202 366-3809

RIN: 2132-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




2685.  +JOINT STATEMENT OF SAFETY POLICY FOR SHARED USE OF 
GENERAL RAILROAD SYSTEM TRACKAGE BY CONVENTIONAL RAILROAD AND RAIL 
TRANSIT SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Joint Policy Statement of the Federal Transit 
Administration (FTA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will 
explain the nature of the most important safety issues related to joint 
use of the general railroad system by conventional and light rail 
equipment. It will briefly summarize FRA's exercise of its jurisdiction 
over these operations, help transit authorities, railroads and other 
interested parties understand how the respective safety authority of 
the two agencies will be coordinated, and express FTA's and FRA's 
commitment to work together closely to ensure safety and viability of 
these operations. It is considered significant because it involves 
multiple departmental modes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy Statement       05/25/99                    64 FR 28238
Final Policy Statement          01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The corresponding FRA RIN is 2130-AB33.

Agency Contact: Gregory B. McBride, Deputy Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4063
Fax: 202 366-3809

RIN: 2132-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2686. PROPOSED EXPANDED REPORTING OF SAFETY AND SECURITY PORTION OF THE 
NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5335

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FTA had intended to evaluate Form 405, Transit Safety and 
Security, of the National Transit Database to determine its future 
direction. In this evaluation, FTA was to consider the objectives of 
the form, the current potential usefulness of the data, and the overall 
strengths and weaknesses of it. Based on the evaluation, FTA would then 
identify and implement improvements to the collection of Transit Safety 
and Security data. This initiative has been subsumed, since both the 
FTA and the Department have determined the need for a more 
comprehensive review of its data collection procedures, in general. The 
Department is also reviewing how it collects safety data. Consequently, 
there is no need to issue this ANPRM and FTA, therefore, is terminating 
this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/25/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Judy Meade, Director, Office of Safety and Security, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2896
Fax: 202 366-2979

RIN: 2132-AA60


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2687.  +CREDIT ASSISTANCE FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 105-178, sec 1501 to 1504

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 80; 49 CFR 261; 49 CFR 640; 23 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is required by the Transportation Infrastructure 
Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA). It would establish a new 
credit assistance program for surface transportation projects; and the 
process by which the DOT, through FTA, the FHWA, and the FRA, will 
administer the credit assistance. TIFIA authorizes DOT to provide 
secured (direct) loans, line of credit, and loan guarantees to public 
and private sponsors of eligible surface transportation projects. 
Projects will be evaluated and selected by the Secretary of 
Transportation. The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act does not apply to the 
type of credit assistance involved in the TIFIA program. ``Federal 
mandate'' as defined in the act, excludes financial assistance of the 
type involved in the TIFIA program. The action is considered 
significant because of the extent to which highway, transit, and rail 
projects will be assisted under the TIFIA program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/99                     64 FR 5996
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/99
Final Action                    06/02/99                    64 FR 29742
Final Action Effective          08/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Additional Information: The corresponding FHWA RIN is 2125-AE49.

Agency Contact: Paul Marx, Office of Budget and Policy, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1734

RIN: 2132-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2688. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRIAGE BY 
AIRCRAFT

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: 48 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 175 is being revised and rewritten in order to simplify 
and clarify the requirements, further align them with the international 
requirements (ICAO) and eliminate obsolete requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Businesses, Governmental 
Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-228.

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




2689. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: AIR CARRIER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice solicits comments on the merits of safety 
recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board to 
require that air carriers transporting hazardous materials have the 
means, 24 hours per day, to quickly retrieve and provide consolidated 
specific information about the identify and location of all hazardous 
materials on an aircraft in a timely manner to emergency responders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-206C

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




2690.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: CARGO TANK ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: State, Local or Tribal Governments

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5102 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this advance notice of proposed rulemaking is 
to request comments concerning the need, if any, for amending the 
Hazardous Materials Regulations with regard to standards for cargo tank 
rollover protection devices on specification DOT 406, 407 and 412 cargo 
tank motor vehicles

[[Page 64851]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-213A

Agency Contact: Jennifer Karim, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




2691.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ADOPTION OF LATEST IAEA AND OTHER 
MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to harmonize the requirements for 
the packaging and transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials 
with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Regulations for the 
safe transportation of Radioactive Material and the UN Recommendations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-230.

Agency Contact: Charles E. Betts, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2692. 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 responded to a petition for rulemaking that 
proposed to remove the fifty-pound limit on the quantity of hazardous 
materials that may be stowed in an inaccessible cargo location on 
passenger-carrying aircraft. Comments to the NPRM indicated that 
further evaluation is needed. RSPA has decided to withdraw this 
proposal and consider the petition for rulemaking in its overall 
revision of 48 CFR Part 175, in HM-228, RIN 2317-AD18.

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
To Be Withdrawn                 04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This project was formerly entitled: Limitation 
Aboard Aircraft. Docket HM-192. A related rulemaking is ``Prohibition 
of Oxidizers Aboard Aircraft,'' HM-224A, RIN 2127-AC92. The proposal 
will be considered as part of HM-228, RIN 3217-AD18.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 02/13/85, 50 FR 6013

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




2693. PIPELINE SAFETY: GAS GATHERING LINE DEFINITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/91                    56 FR 48505
Request for Comments            03/11/99                    64 FR 12147
Electronic Public Meeting       04/13/99
Extension of Comment Period     04/30/99                    64 FR 23256
Comment Period Ends             07/07/99
SNPRM                           01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-98-4868 (Formerly PS-122).

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 09/25/91, 56 FR 48505

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5523

RIN: 2137-AB15


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 64852]]

2694. 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 that resulted 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. The NPRM will address the safety issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/87                    52 FR 26027
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/10/87
NPRM                            08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-176A. Some safety issues 
originally considered by this action are being addressed with Docket 
HM-220, RIN 2137-AA92.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation

Agency Contact: Charles Betts, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




2695. AREAS UNUSUALLY SENSITIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (USAS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.

Abstract: In response to a statutory mandate, this action will 
establish criteria for identifying areas near hazardous liquid 
pipelines that are unusually sensitive to environmental damage if a 
pipeline accident occurs. The criteria are being developed in 
consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency and other 
agencies. Criteria for identification of unusually sensitive areas will 
be pilot-tested in 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplemental Notice             06/22/94                    59 FR 32178
Extended Comment Period End     06/26/95
NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-140. Was originally Docket PS-
130B, ``Environmentally Sensitive Areas,'' for part 194. Changed to 
address part 195. A series of public workshops were conducted in 1996 
and 1997. Additional workshops will be scheduled as necessary. Pilot 
testing of USA guidance is now underway in cooperation with the 
American Petroleum Institute.

Agency Contact: Christina Sames, Petroleum Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4561

RIN: 2137-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




2696. +EMERGENCY FLOW RESTRICTING DEVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1996.

Abstract: This rulemaking would specify those circumstances under which 
operators of hazardous liquid pipelines are required to use emergency 
flow restricting devices (EFRDs) or other procedures, systems, and 
equipment to detect and locate pipeline ruptures and minimize releases. 
This action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/19/94                     59 FR 2802
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/19/94
NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-133. A public workshop was held 
on 10/19/95 (60 FR 44822). This action is being coordinated with other 
rulemakings on onshore oil spill response plans (Docket No. PS-130; RIN 
2137-AC30), areas unusually sensitive to environmental damage (Docket 
No PS-140; RIN 2137-AC34), and pipeline leak detection systems (Docket 
No. RSPA 97-2362; RIN 2137-AD05). These actions are being pursued in 
coordination with, and as part of the response to, the EFRD mandate.

First, RSPA has required pipeline operators to develop and carry out 
onshore oil spill response plans under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 
(Docket No. PS-130; RIN 2137-AC30). The operators have filed response 
plans under an interim final rule, and numerous tabletop exercises and 
area exercises have been conducted to validate the planning process. 
Work is proceeding on a 'one plan' approach that would allow an 
operator to file only one oil spill response plan with the various 
interested agencies. A final rule will be directed toward improving 
operators' accident response capabilities and minimizing accident 
consequences.

Second, RSPA published a proposed rule to adopt the American Petroleum 
Institute's (API) pipeline leak detection system technical standard 
(Standard API 1130, Computational Pipeline Monitoring) to guide 
industry implementation of computer-based leak detection systems 
(Docket No. RSPA-97-2362, RIN 2137-AD06). This proposal would require 
that operators of hazardous liquid pipelines use API 1130 in 
conjunction with other information in the design, evaluation, 
operation, maintenance, and testing of their software-based leak 
detection systems. This will result in a significant advancement toward 
the acceptance of leak detection technology on hazardous

[[Page 64853]]

liquid pipelines. This is a necessary precedent to the possible 
adoption of regulations on emergency flow restricting devices.

Third, RSPA is working with the Environmental Protection Agency, the 
U.S. Coast Guard, and others to develop a definition of ``areas 
unusually sensitive to environmental damage from pipeline spills'' 
(Docket No. PS-140; RIN 2137-AC34). This effort will define areas that 
are candidates for the application of EFRDs.

Agency Contact: L. Ulrich, General Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4556

RIN: 2137-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________




2697. PIPELINE SAFETY: PERIODIC 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-97-3001.

Agency Contact: Melaine Barber, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4595

RIN: 2137-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




2698. +APPLICABILITY OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS TO LOADING, 
UNLOADING, AND STORAGE

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 98 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2137-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




2699. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: 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                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-213.

Agency Contact: Jennifer Karim, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




2700. FURTHER REGULATORY REVIEW; GAS PIPELINE SAFETY 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 192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would change miscellaneous gas pipeline safety 
standards to provide clarity, eliminate unnecessary or overly 
burdensome requirements, and foster economic change. Some of the 
proposed changes result from RSPA's further review of the standards 
following its 1995-1996 review under the President's Regulatory 
Reinvention Initiative. Other changes are based on recommendations by 
the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) in 
its November 1992 report on the standards. The proposed changes would 
reduce costs in the pipeline industry without compromising safety.

NAPSR and the pipeline industry formed a working group to consider the 
NAPSR proposals and other issues. On May 3, 1999, this group submitted 
its evaluations of the proposed changes in the gas pipeline safety 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-124. The NAPSR report was 
published November 9, 1993, at 58 FR 59431, as part of the earlier 
review of the standards.

Agency Contact: Richard Huriaux, Director, Technology & Regulations, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4565

RIN: 2137-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




2701. +PIPELINE SAFETY: RECOMMENDATIONS TO CHANGE HAZARDOUS LIQUID 
PIPELINE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60128

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

[[Page 64854]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1995, the National Association of Pipeline Safety 
Representatives (NAPSR) completed its review of the hazardous liquid 
pipeline safety regulations. NAPSR provided RSPA with 28 
recommendations for changes to 49 CFR part 195, the hazardous liquid 
pipeline regulations. NAPSR's recommendations are aimed at making the 
regulations more explicit, understandable, and enforceable. This action 
would address the need to change Part 195 as NAPSR recommended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-97-2717.

Agency Contact: L. M. Furrow, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




2702. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISIONS TO STANDARDS FOR INFECTIOUS 
SUBSTANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321; 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 
175; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 177; 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations to provide for the transport of infectious medical waste in 
bulk packagings, modify the exceptions for transporting biological 
products and diagnostic specimens without being subject to the 
regulations, and revise the definition, hazardous communication, and 
packaging requirements for other infectious substances to make them 
consistent with international transportation requirements. RSPA held a 
public meeting on the rulemaking via the internet.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/02/98                    63 FR 46844
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/01/98
NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-226. DMS Docket No. RSPA- 98-
3971.

Agency Contact: Eileen Mack, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________




2703. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180; 49 CFR 
171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 174

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA proposes to make routine, technical, and minor 
miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations based 
on petitions for rulemaking and RSPA initiative. Because some of the 
changes are substantive, RSPA will publish an NPRM to obtain public 
comments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-218. This is a continuation of 
the rulemakings previously published under the miscellaneous HM-166 
rulemaking docket series e.g., HM-166Z, Final Rule; 6/2/94 (59 FR 
28487).

Agency Contact: Charles Betts, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




2704. +HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION: REGISTRATION AND FEE 
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA proposes to revise the registration fee structure to 
collect approximately $14.3 million to fund the Emergency Preparedness 
Grants Program to train responders. This action would double the 
registration program receipts and thus the monies available for 
distribution, primarily for State and tribal hazardous materials 
emergency response training and planning grants. The additional fees 
could come from existing registrants (certain shippers and carriers of 
hazardous materials), from newly required registrants, or from both.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/15/99                    64 FR 18786
Public Hearing                  05/05/99
NPRM Comment Period Ends        06/14/99
Notice of Extension of Comment 
Period                          05/25/99                    64 FR 28135
Public Hearing                  05/25/99
Public Hearing                  06/22/99
Public Hearing                  06/22/99
Comment Period End              07/02/99
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-208C.

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590

[[Page 64855]]

Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________




2705. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRIAGE BY RAIL 
CAR AND MOTOR VEHICLE

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 174; 49 CFR 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is based on a joint petition for rulemaking 
submitted by the American Trucking Associations, Inc. and the 
Association of American Railroads. This rulemaking proposes to revise 
the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) found in 49 CFR parts 174 and 
177. The intended impact of the rulemaking is to streamline the 
requirements of parts 174 and 177, enhance compliance with the HMR and 
to develop a positive impact on the land surface transportation of 
hazardous materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-227.

Agency Contact: Helen Engrum, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




2706. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISIONS TO THE INCIDENT REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS AND THE DETAILED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT REPORT DOT 
FORM

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 5105 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking reviews the hazardous materials incident 
reporting regulations in 49 CFR part 171 including the hazardous 
materials incident report (form 5800.1). The goal of this rulemaking is 
to simplify, update and review the requirements while enhancing the 
ability of the Research and Special Programs Administration and the DOT 
modal administrations to gather information vital to increase safety of 
transporting hazardous materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/23/99                    64 FR 13943
Comment Period End              06/21/99
NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-229.

Agency Contact: Diane LaValle, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




2707. PIPELINE SAFETY: CORROSION CONTROL ON GAS AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID 
PIPELINES

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 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The corrosion-control regulations for gas and hazardous 
liquid pipelines will be revised to incorporate the latest safety 
standards for corrosion protection of steel pipe. Specific criteria for 
corrosion protection will be incorporated into the federal pipeline 
safety regulations, including the adoption of voluntary standards of 
recognized standards-setting organizations. Comparable standards will 
be applied to both gas and hazardous liquid pipelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Meeting        04/07/99                    64 FR 16885
NPRM (Hazardous Liquid 
Pipelines)                      12/00/99
NPRM (Gas Pipelines)            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-97-2762. Notice of public 
meeting 10/29/97 (62 FR 56141).

Agency Contact: L.M. Furrow, Manager, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4559
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




2708. PIPELINE SAFETY: GAS AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINE REPAIR

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

[[Page 64856]]

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 485; 49 CFR 487; 49 CFR 713

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Gas pipe that is generally corroded over a large area to the 
extent that wall thickness is unsafe must be replaced, unless in the 
case of transmission pipe, operating pressure is reduced. Similarly, 
any damage that impairs the serviceability of high-stress transmission 
pipe must be replaced, unless it is repaired by a full encirclement 
welded split sleeve. The proposed rule would permit operators to use 
alternative corrective methods that have been demonstrated to 
permanently restore the pressure integrity of corroded or damaged pipe. 
By allowing the use of less expensive proven technologies, the proposed 
rule would reduce costs in the gas pipeline industry without reducing 
safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/99                    64 FR 16882
Comment Period Ends             06/07/99
Final Rule                      11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-98-4733

Agency Contact: L.M. Furrow, Manager, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4559
Fax: 202 366-4566
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




2709. PIPELINE SAFETY: PRESSURE TESTING OLDER PIPELINES IN TERMINALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain older pipelines in terminals and tank farms must be 
pressure tested before December 7, 2003. Based on a petition, RSPA is 
reconsidering this testing requirement in light of the risk and low 
operating stress of these pipelines. RSPA has stayed enforcement of the 
testing requirement against pipelines designed not to operate above 20 
percent of specified minimum yield strength.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-98-4316. Notice requesting 
comment 2/10/98 (63 FR 6677) in Docket No. PS-121.

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, General Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




2710. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: HAZARD COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS -- 
PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action would amend the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations (HMR) to continue improving the hazard communication 
requirements to better identify hazardous materials in transportation, 
in response to several petitions for rulemaking and RSPA initiatives. 
The primary areas that would be addressed are shipping papers, marking, 
labeling, and placarding requirements. In making improvements to the 
hazardous materials identification system in the HMR, the proposed 
action is intended to improve safety for transportation workers, 
emergency responders, and the public. The effect of the proposed 
regulatory action would be to simplify, clarify, correct, or provide 
relief from certain regulatory requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-206B

Agency Contact: Helen Engrum, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________




2711. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISED AND CLARIFIED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 
EXEMPTIONS 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: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will make minor substantive changes to the 
hazardous materials exemptions procedures of the hazardous materials 
procedural regulations and will result in a complete re-write of the 
exemptions procedures in language that is easier to understand. This 
action follows a previous rulemaking which involved re-writing the 
hazardous materials rulemaking procedures. These actions are being 
taken to update RSPA's procedural regulations in a new question and 
answer formate that will be more user friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Karin V. Christian, Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590

[[Page 64857]]

Phone: 202 366-4400

RIN: 2137-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




2712.  +HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY: TRANSPORTATION OF OXYGEN 
CYLINDERS ON AIRCRAFT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to 
require cylinders of oxygen to be placed in an outer container that 
meets certain thermal and heat protections requirements when 
transported on aircraft. This rule has no impact on the use of 
passenger-owned oxygen cylinders. This rule is significant due to 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-224B. A separate rulemaking 
addressing the use of passenger owned cylinders of oxygen during a 
flight is under RIN 2105-AC29.

Agency Contact: Diane LaValle, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




2713.  PIPELINE SAFETY: PERIODIC UPDATES TO PIPELINE SAFETY 
REQUIREMENTS (1999)

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 et seq.

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 190-199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This periodic update revises and updates the pipeline safety 
regulations to provide clarity and remove unnecessary burdens to the 
regulated pipeline community. Revisions include updated references to 
voluntary specifications and standards incorporated by reference in the 
pipeline safety regulations, and various clarifications and grammatical 
corrections. These updates reflect the most recent editions of each 
specification and standard incorporated by reference. These updates 
enable pipeline operators to utilize current technology, materials, and 
practices, thereby reducing cost and enhancing economic growth.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-99-6106

Agency Contact: R. Huriaux, Manager - Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4565

RIN: 2137-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




2714.  HARMONIZATION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS, 
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS 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 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations 
(HMR) to maintain alignment with the international standards by 
incorporating numerous changes to proper shipping names, hazard 
classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, 
air-transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-215D.

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




2715.  PIPELINE SAFETY: PRODUCER-OPERATED OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF GAS AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINES THAT CROSS DIRECTLY INTO STATE 
WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement a provision of the 
December 10, 1996, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 
Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Transportation 
(DOT) regarding Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Pipelines. This rule 
would address producer-operated pipelines that cross into State waters 
without first connecting a transporting operator's facility on the OCS. 
It is complementary to the Direct Final Rule (DFR) that addressed OCS 
oil or gas pipelines located upstream of the points at which operating 
responsibility for the pipelines transfers from a producing operator to 
a transporting operator (62 FR 61692, November 19, 1997; and 63 FR 
126598, March 16, 1998). The proposed rule also would address the 
procedures by which producer and transportation pipeline operators 
would petition for permission to operate under either DOT or DOI

[[Page 64858]]

regulations governing pipeline design, construction, operation, and 
maintenance according to the operational circumstances of their 
respective pipelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-99-6132.

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5523

RIN: 2137-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2716. +REQUIREMENTS FOR CYLINDERS

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 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes amendments to the Hazardous 
Materials Regulations (HMR) to update and consolidate requirements for 
the manufacture, maintenance, requalification, repair, and use of 
compressed gas cylinders. RSPA is proposing changes affecting the 
manufacture of compressed gas cylinders, certain new DOT specifications 
for and to revise requirements applicable to the maintenance, 
requalification, and repair of all DOT specification cylinders 
(including those cylinders that may no longer be manufactured). RSPA 
also proposed to simplify the requirements for filling cylinders and 
consolidate and revise requirements applicable to persons who requalify 
cylinders. This rulemaking recognizes advances in cylinder 
manufacturing technology and will clarify and simplify regulatory 
requirements. This rulemaking, which affects persons who manufacture, 
requalify, repair, refill and use compressed gas cylinders, is of 
significant interest to the compressed gas industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/30/98                    63 FR 58460
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/99
Extension of Comment Period     05/28/99                    64 FR 28065
Comment Period Closed           09/30/99
Final Rule                      08/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Formerly entitled Review: Consolidation of 
Specifications for High-Pressure Seamless Cylinders. Docket No. HM-220.

Agency Contact: Charles Betts, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




2717. +MAPS AND RECORDS OF PIPELINE LOCATIONS 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.

Abstract: This action proposes to equalize as far as possible the 
requirements that gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators keep maps 
and records to show the location and other characteristics of 
pipelines. Operators would be required to keep an inventory of pipe and 
periodically 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

________________________________________________________________________

Terminate                       09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: In furtherance of this rulemaking, the 
Department of Transportation's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) is 
working with other Federal and State agencies and pipeline industry to 
create a national pipeline mapping system. This system, when complete, 
will show the location and selected attributes of the major natural gas 
and hazardous liquid pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities 
operating in the United States. OPS will add additional data layers 
into the system, including layers on population densities, unusually 
sensitive areas, natural disaster probability and high consequence 
areas, hydrography, and transportation networks. OPS will use the 
system to depict pipelines in relation to the public and the 
environment, and to work with other government agencies and industry 
during an incident.

A joint government/industry Mapping Quality Action Team (MQAT II) has 
drafted national pipeline mapping standards that will be used to create 
the digital pipeline layer. These include

[[Page 64859]]

standards for electronic data submissions, paper map submissions, and 
metadata (data on the data). The team has also drafted standards that 
will be used by the pipeline mapping repository receiving the pipeline 
information. The team is currently pilot testing the draft standards 
and is working to establish relationships with State agencies, 
industry, and others to exchange data that meets the standards.

Agency Contact: Christina Sames, Petroleum Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4561

RIN: 2137-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________




2718. 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: Gas pipeline operators must now inspect for corrosion on 
buried metallic pipe that is exposed by excavation. If any corrosion is 
discovered, this rulemaking would require operators to investigate 
further to determine the full extent of the corrosion. A similar 
investigation is already required for hazardous liquid pipelines. NTSB 
has recommended that this proposal be adopted to establish an 
equivalent level of safety for gas pipelines. In light of NTSB 
interest, this rule will be finalized, and other corrosion issues will 
be addressed in a separate rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/27/89                    54 FR 27041
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/89
Notice of Availability of Draft 
Environmental Assessment        05/25/99                    64 FR 28136
Final Rule                      10/22/99                    64 FR 56978

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-107. A separate proceeding to 
review all corrosion control requirements in 49 CFR parts 192 and 195 
is now underway. (Docket No. RSPA-97-2762; 62 FR 44436; Aug. 21, 1997). 
A notice of availability of the draft environmental assessment was 
published on May 25, 1999.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/27/89, 54 FR 27041

Agency Contact: L. M. Furrow, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




2719. 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. In response to petitions for 
reconsideration of the final rule, an additional NPRM was issued 
proposing to limit the rule with respect to new and existing offshore 
gas transmission lines and the replacement of onshore gas transmission 
lines in rural areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/92                    57 FR 54745
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/93
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                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/12/94, 59 FR 17275

Agency Contact: R. Huriaux, Manager - Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4565

RIN: 2137-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




2720. 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 establishes standards to allow the use of 
electronic surveillance and monitoring equipment (signalling systems) 
for unloading tank cars 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                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-212.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 09/14/92, 57 FR 42466

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC24


_______________________________________________________________________



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2721. +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: The interim final rule established 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). Pipeline operators filed 
response plans under this interim final rule, and numerous tabletop 
exercises and area exercises have been conducted to validate the 
planning process. 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.

The final rule will reflect the experience gained under the interim 
final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/05/93                      58 FR 244
Comment Period End              02/19/93
Notice of Public Meeting        06/15/94                    59 FR 30755
Notice of Public Hearing        11/29/96                    61 FR 60679
Correction                      01/21/97                     62 FR 2989
Final Action                    11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-130.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/05/93, 58 FR 244

Agency Contact: James Taylor, Response Plans Officer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8860

RIN: 2137-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




2722. PIPELINE SAFETY: 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 will require operators of gas and hazardous 
liquid pipeline facilities to report certain information about 
abandoned underwater pipelines, including location, size, date of 
abandonment, and compliance with applicable laws. The information will 
be available for use by other Federal agencies and state authorities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/99                    64 FR 47157
Final Rule                      03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-97-2094.

Agency Contact: Melaine Barber, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4595

RIN: 2137-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




2723. FILLING OF PROPANE CYLINDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The ANPRM solicited comments on the merits of a petition for 
rulemaking to require registration and training of persons who fill 
propane cylinders, certification of filling equipment operators, and 
proof of financial responsibility. The petition would also allow 
filling of propane cylinders by volume rather than by weight, which is 
currently required by the hazardous material regulations. A Federal 
Register notice will terminate rulemaking action in this docket and 
deny the petition for rulemaking because, based on the comments, there 
is no safety justification for imposing the costs of a registration, 
training and financial responsibility program for cylinder fillers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/23/96                    61 FR 43515
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/21/96
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-220C.

Agency Contact: Eileen Mack, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________




2724. +PROHIBITION OF OXIDIZERS ABOARD AIRCRAFT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA has proposed to amend the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations to prohibit the carriage of oxidizers, including compressed 
oxygen, aboard passenger-carrying aircraft. The effect of this 
prohibition would limit oxidizers to accessible locations on cargo 
aircraft. The December 30, 1996, notice of proposed rulemaking analyzed 
Class D cargo compartments. The August 20, 1997 supplemental NPRM 
specifically analyzed the prohibition of oxidizers in Class B and C 
cargo compartments. This rulemaking is significant due to congressional 
and public interest in the hazards presented by these materials when 
transported as cargo on passenger aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/96                    61 FR 68955

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NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/97
SNPRM                           08/20/97                    62 FR 44374
Comment Period End              10/20/97
Reopen Comment Period           11/28/97                    62 FR 63306
Public Hearing                  01/14/98
Comment Period End              02/13/98
Final Rule                      08/19/99                    64 FR 45388
Effective Date                  03/11/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-224A. See related actions, Prohibition of 
Oxygen Generators as Cargo in Passenger Aircraft (RIN 2137-AC89), 61 FR 
26418 (May 24, 1996), 61 FR 68952 (December 30, 1996), and Hazardous 
Materials; Shipping Description and Packaging of Oxygen Generators (RIN 
2127-AD02), 62 FR 30767 (June 5, 1999), 62 FR 34667 (June 27, 1999).

Agency Contact: Diane LaValle, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




2725. PIPELINE SAFETY: ADOPTION OF INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR LIQUEFIED 
NATURAL GAS FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60128

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 193

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would replace most of the existing DOT standards 
governing the siting, design, and construction of liquefied natural gas 
facilities with an incorporation by reference of the 1996 edition of 
the National Fire Protection Association document, ANSI/NFPA 59A, 
``Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas.'' The 
action, which is based on an NFPA rulemaking petition, is expected to 
reduce costs to the gas pipeline industry without compromising safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/98                    63 FR 70735
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/99
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-97-3002. Notice of public 
meeting (63 FR 5918;2/5/98)

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, General Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




2726. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISED AND CLARIFIED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 
SAFETY RULEMAKING AND PROGRAM 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: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 106; 49 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will make minor substantive changes to 
Rulemaking Procedures and Hazardous Materials Program Procedures, 49 
CFR parts 106 and 107 of the hazardous materials procedural 
regulations, and will result in a complete re-write of those parts in 
language that is easier to understand. This action is being taken in 
order to update RSPA's hazardous materials procedural regulations and 
to re-write the current requirements in a new question and answer 
format that will be more user-friendly. These changes are expected to 
be of interest to those persons and entities subject to the 
requirements of the hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR parts 171-
180).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/98                    63 FR 68624
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/99
Final Rule                      02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-98-3974. (RSP-4)

Agency Contact: Karin Christian, Attorney, Room 8407, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




2727. PIPELINE SAFETY: ENFORCEMENT 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: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 190.209; 49 CFR 190.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise RSPA's pipeline safety enforcement 
procedures to minimize paperwork in uncontested cases where a person 
pays a proposed civil penalty or agrees to a proposed compliance order. 
The procedures will be changed to show that both responses are 
considered offenses in determining any future civil penalty 
assessments. These changes will streamline the enforcement process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/99                    64 FR 43972
Comment Period Ends             10/12/99
Final Rule                      12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-98-4284. The changes to part 
190 modify agency rules of practice and procedure.

Agency Contact: Linda Daugherty, Enforcement Officer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




2728.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: LIMITED EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS 
FOR LABELING CERTAIN SHIPMENTS OF MATERIALS POISONOUS BY INHALATION 
(PIH)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 - 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim final rule responds to a June 17, 1999 petition 
for rulemaking. It would delay the implementation date of a new 
labeling provision for hazard communication relating to shipments of 
hazardous materials, including ones that are poisonous by inhalation 
(PIH). RSPA is delaying the mandatory compliance date for use of the 
new PIH labels for international shipments from October 1, 1999 to 
October 1, 2001. The good cause for not providing advance notice and 
comment is that, in the absence of this labeling change, shipments of 
U.S. export PIH materials with the new U.S. labels will be stopped by 
foreign officials of countries that do not recognize the new U.S. 
labeling requirement. The interim final rule is intended to facilitate 
international commerce and to provide more time for the UN Committee of 
Experts to consider U.S. proposals on adoption of the new labels and 
placards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-206D.

Agency Contact: Helen L. Engrum, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




2729.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS AND 
CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 
178; 49 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this Final Rule is to correct typographical 
and other editorial errors and to enhance the clarity of certain 
unclear provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. No notice 
and comment are being provided because this rule merely makes 
editorial, non-substantive changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-189P.

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 
Washington, DC 2059-
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




2730.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - ADDITIONS, 
REVISIONS AND DELETIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5107 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172.101 app A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA is making minor additions, revisions and deletions to 
the Hazardous Substance Reportable Quantities (RQ) table to reflect 
changes in title 42 CFR Section 302.4 Table which designates hazardous 
substances and their reportable quantities under the comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). This 
action is necessary to comply with the Superfund Amendments and 
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, which amended the CERCLA 
regulations of 1980 to mandate RSPA regulate, under the Hazardous 
Materials Regulations, all hazardous substances designated by the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-145L.

Agency Contact: Michael Johnson, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD39

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2731. +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 (49 USC 5701 et 
seq.) 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. RSPA's next 
action is undetermined because it has requested personnel resources 
from Congress necessary to perform these food safety functions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/20/91                     56 FR 6934
04/29/91                        03/21/91                    56 FR 11982
NPRM                            05/21/93                    58 FR 29698
Notice of Public Hearing        05/21/93
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/93
Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket FS-1. The Department has resubmitted to 
Congress legislation proposing to significantly change the 
responsibilities for this action.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/21/93, 58 FR 29698

Agency Contact: Michael Johnson, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




2732. +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 address the need for additional 
periodic inspection of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines in high-
density, environmentally sensitive, or navigable waterway areas. The 
regulations would prescribe circumstances under which such inspections 
must be conducted by internal inspection devices or equivalent means. 
This action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Workshop                 10/18/95                    60 FR 44821
NPRM                            06/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS-141.

Agency Contact: L. M. Furrow, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________




2733. REGULATED GAS AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID GATHERING LINES

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: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Huriaux, Director, Technology & Regulations, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4565

RIN: 2137-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




2734. 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). RSPA's next 
action is undetermined because there is pending proposed legislation on 
this subject that would clarify the time frame for beginning the one 
year cycle.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-207B.

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC64


_______________________________________________________________________



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2735. +HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SAFETY STANDARDS FOR UNLOADING CARGO TANK 
MOTOR VEHICLES IN LIQUEFIED COMPRESSED GAS SERVICE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking enhances the safety of cargo tank motor 
vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service by clarifying and revising 
existing hazardous materials regulations and by adding new requirements 
and alternatives regarding emergency discharge control systems, hose 
management, and vehicle attendance requirements. This action affects 
all operators of cargo tank motor vehicles in liquefied compressed gas 
service and is expected to generate substantial public interest; it is 
therefore a significant rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/18/97                    62 FR 44059
NPRM                            03/22/99                    64 FR 13856
Notice of Negotiated Rulemaking 
Committe Meeting                04/07/99                    64 FR 16882
NPRM Comment Period End         04/21/99
Final Rule                      05/24/99                    64 FR 28030
Final Rule Effective            07/01/99
Final Rule & Response to 
Petition and Request for 
Comments                        07/08/99                    64 FR 36802
Comment Period End              09/07/99
Response to Comments            02/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-225A. This rulemaking is related 
to docket HM-225 (DMS Docket No. RSPA 97-2133, RIN 2137-AC97). RSPA 
established an advisory committee to address issues in this rulemaking 
(negotiated rulemaking).

Agency Contact: Jennifer Karim, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2736. +PIPELINE SAFETY: 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: This rulemaking would establish qualification standards for 
personnel who perform certain operation and maintenance functions on 
gas or hazardous liquid pipelines. The standards are needed to ensure 
that pipeline personnel can recognize, and react properly to, dangerous 
situations.

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
Notice of Public Hearing        09/07/94                    59 FR 46219
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/94
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee 07/02/96                    61 FR 34410
NPRM Withdrawn                  07/02/96                    61 FR 34413
NPRM                            10/27/98                    63 FR 57269
Notice of Public Meeting        02/02/99                     64 FR 5018
Notice of Availability of Draft 
Environmental Assessment        06/03/99                    64 FR 29834
Final Rule                      08/27/99                    64 FR 46853

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-98-3783. Formerly Docket No. 
PS-94, 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. Following withdrawal of an initial NPRM, a negotiated 
rulemaking committee considered alternatives and, by January 1998, 
reached consensus on a proposal to require pipeline operators to have 
and follow a personnel qualification program. A second NPRM based on 
this proposal was issued in October 1998. A notice of availability of 
the environmental assessment was published on June 3, 1999.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/03/94, 59 FR 39506

Agency Contact: Eben Wyman, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0918
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




2737. PIPELINE SAFETY: ADOPTION OF INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR BREAKOUT TANKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is incorporating by reference the applicable 
standards for breakout tank design and construction that are contained 
in American Petroleum Institute Standard 650-653 and other national 
standards. These standards are already widely followed in the pipeline 
industry. In developing this regulation, RSPA had the benefit of a 
Texas A&M study on breakout tanks and input from the pipeline industry 
and other commenters.

[[Page 64865]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/21/98                    63 FR 27903
Comment Period End              07/20/98
Final Action                    04/02/99                    64 FR 15926
Effective Date Changed          07/28/99                    64 FR 40777

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-97-2095.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/21/98, 63 FR 27908

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, General Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




2738. 1998 HARMONIZATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS WITH 
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking maintains harmonization of the Hazardous 
Materials Regulations (HMR) with international standards.

Because of recent changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods 
Code (IMDG), the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air 
and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous 
Goods (UN Recommendations), these revisions are necessary to facilitate 
the transport of hazardous materials in international commerce.

The first final rule made urgent changes that were necessary to align 
the HMR with the IMDG and ICAO Technical Instructions. The second final 
rule addressed all other harmonization proposals contained in the NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/98                    63 FR 44312
NPRM Comment Period End         10/02/98
Final Rule                      10/29/98                    63 FR 57929
Effective Date                  01/01/99
Final Rule                      03/05/99                    64 FR 10742
Response to Petitions & 
Miscellaneous Amendments        08/16/99                    64 FR 44426
Federal Register Corrections    08/16/99                    64 FR 44576

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-215C. comments submitted to RIN 
2137-AC47, Docket No. HM-217 were considered in this docket.

ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/15/98

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________




2739. PIPELINE SAFETY: PERIODIC UPDATES TO PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATIONS 
(1998)

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 192 to 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is designed to update the pipeline safety 
regulations on an annual basis. It will incorporate by reference the 
latest editions of consensus standards to allow operators to utilize 
current technology, materials, and practices. In addition, 
noncontroversial corrections and clarifications will be made. This 
annual update process is consistent with the President's goal of 
regulatory reinvention and improvement of customer service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               02/17/98                     63 FR 7721
Confirmation of Effective Date  03/16/98                    63 FR 12659
Removal of Amendment            07/20/98                    63 FR 38757
Correction of DFR               07/20/98                    63 FR 38758

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-98-4732

Agency Contact: Eben Wyman, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0918
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




2740.  PIPELINE SAFETY: RANDOM DRUG TESTING RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5121; 49 USC 60102 to 60104; 49 USC 60108; 49 
USC 60117 to 60118; 49 USC 60124

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 199

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would have allowed the Administrator of 
the Research and Special Programs Administration to reduce the random 
drug testing rate for covered gas and hazardous liquid pipeline 
employees and contractor personnel from a maximum of 50 percent to as 
low as 5 percent. Drug testing policies are being considered by a DOT 
committee. Therefore, this rulemaking is being terminated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Rulemaking Terminated by Agency 09/29/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket Number RSPA-99-5201.

Agency Contact: Catrina M. Pavlik, Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6199
Fax: 202 366-4566
Email: Catrina.P[email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD32
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2741. +CARGO PREFERENCE REGULATIONS--CARRIAGE OF AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 46 App USC 1101; 1114(b), 1122(d), 1241

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 381; 49 CFR 1.66

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to clarify the Maritime Administration's 
cargo preference regulations governing the carriage of agricultural 
exports. The rulemaking will concern, among other issues, (1) 
incorporating into Part 381 MARAD's existing rules on priority of 
service of various U.S.-flag services; (2) clarifying how shipper 
agencies should comply with the existing provisions of the regulations 
regarding geographic areas and booking cargo on U.S.-flag vessels 
before foreign flag vessels; (3) redefining certain terms for clarity 
to bring them in line with commercial practices; and other related 
issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/28/99                     64 FR 4382
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/29/99
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas W. Harrelson, Director, Office of Cargo 
Preference, Room 8118, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5515

RIN: 2133-AB37
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2742. +ELIGIBILITY OF U.S.-FLAG VESSELS OF 100 FEET OR GREATER TO OBTAIN 
COMMERCIAL FISHERIES DOCUMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 105-277, sec 203

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 356

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 1, 2000.

Abstract: The American Fisheries Act of 1998 (AFA) raises the U.S. 
ownership standards for U.S.-flag fishing vessels operating in U.S. 
waters, eliminates exemptions for vessels that cannot meet current 
citizenship standards, and phases out of operation many of the largest 
fishing vessels that are thought to be destructive to fishery 
resources. This action proposes implementing regulations for the AFA. 
The new regulations for vessels of 100 feet or greater will (1) 
prohibit certain transfers of ownership or control to noncitizens; (2) 
identify transactions that will require prior agency approval; and, (3) 
identify transactions that will not require prior agency approval. This 
rule is a significant regulatory action because of public and 
congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/06/99                    64 FR 24311
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/01/99
NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John T. Marquez, Jr., Attorney Advisor, Division of 
Maritime Assistance Programs, Room 7228, Department of Transportation, 
Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5320
Fax: 202 366-7485
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB38
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2743. PUTTING CUSTOMERS FIRST IN THE TITLE XI PROGRAM: SHIP FINANCING 
GUARANTEES

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 1271 et seq

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 298; 49 CFR 1.66

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MARAD is proposing to amend existing regulations and simplify 
existing administrative practices governing the following areas: 1) the 
ship financing guarantee process; 2) standards for evaluation and 
approval of applications; and 3) the process and documentation for 
closing of commitments to guarantee obligations issued under these 
regulations. These changes should make the entire process easier for 
prospective applicants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/17/98                     63 FR 7745
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/19/98

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NPRM                            08/13/99                    64 FR 44152
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mitchell D. Lax, Director, Office of Ship Finance, 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1891

RIN: 2133-AB32
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2744.  ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS OF THE COASTWISE TRADE LAWS FOR 
ELIGIBLE 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); PL 105-383; 112 Stat. 3445; 46 USC 
12106 note

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.66; 46 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed action seeks public comment on implementation 
of Title V of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998. The new law 
authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive the U.S.-build and 
other requirements of the Passenger Services Act and Section 27 of the 
Merchant Marine Act, 1920, for eligible vessels to be documented with 
appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade as small 
passenger vessels or uninspected passenger vessels authorized to carry 
no more than 12 passengers for hire. This administrative process will 
improve the responsiveness of the Federal Government in meeting the 
needs of many vessel-operating small businesses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/99                    64 FR 36831
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                    12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hokana, Office of Ports and Domestic Shipping, 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB39
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)



_______________________________________________________________________




2745. MODERNIZING THE PASSENGER ORIGIN-DESTINATION SURVEY

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 change-of-gauge 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action is related to and may be affected 
by RIN 2105-AC71. It 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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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)



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2746.  AMENDMENT TO THE DEFINITIONS OF REVENUE AND NONREVENUE 
PASSENGERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 329

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 217; 14 CFR 241; 14 CFR 298

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise definitions of revenue passenger and 
nonrevenue passenger. It would specify that a passenger traveling on a 
ticket or voucher received as compensation for denied boarding or as 
settlement of a consumer complaint is considered to be a revenue 
passenger. The revised definitions will harmonize

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Departmental regulations with those adopted by the International Civil 
Aviation Organization(ICAO). This will prevent air carriers from being 
required to keep two sets of traffic enplanement statistics.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: M. Clay Moritz Jr., Acting Chief, Regulations Division, 
Office of Airline Information, Department of Transportation, Bureau of 
Transportation Statistics, K-25, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4385

RIN: 2139-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)



_______________________________________________________________________




2747. 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: 49 CFR 1420

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 (ICCTA), which went into effect 1/1/
96. The Secretary of Transportation has delegated responsibility for 
this program to BTS. The ICCTA made several modifications to the data 
collection program and calls on DOT to streamline and simplify 
reporting requirements. This rulemaking implements the ICCTA by 
revising the data collection to collect data for current needs while 
reducing respondent burden. It also adopts a system whereby motor 
carriers can request exemptions from filing and exemptions from public 
release of their reports. The supplemental notice requested further 
comment on public release of data from carrier reports. Most comments 
strongly opposed adopting the proposal and BTS withdrew it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice: Negotiated Rulemaking   12/09/96                    61 FR 64849
Comment Period Extended         01/23/97                     62 FR 3492
Comment Period Extended         02/07/97                     62 FR 5792
NPRM                            11/03/98                    63 FR 59263
NPRM Comment Period End         11/25/98
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/25/98                    63 FR 65163
SNPRM                           03/23/99                    64 FR 13948
Final Rule                      03/23/99                    64 FR 13916
SNPRM Comment Period End        04/22/99
Final Rule Effective            04/22/99
Withdrawal of SNPRM             07/21/99                    64 FR 39111

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: BTS proposed the establishment of a negotiated 
rulemaking advisory committee in December 1996. However, BTS has 
determined that this process would not provide a significant advantage 
over conventional rulemaking. The CFR citation has changed from 49 CFR 
1249 to 49 CFR 1420. The regulations were moved from the Surface 
Transportation Board's CFR Chapter to BTS's chapter and the change 
reflects this move (63 FR 51292).

Agency Contact: David Mednick, K-2, Department of Transportation, 
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8871

RIN: 2139-AA05
[FR Doc. 99-27969 Filed 11-19-99; 8:45 am]
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