[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 (DOT)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
14 CFR Chs. I-III
23 CFR Chs. I-III
33 CFR Chs. I and IV
46 CFR Chs. I-III
48 CFR Ch. 12
49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI
OST Docket 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:
Background
Significant/Priority Rulemakings
Explanation of Information on the Agenda
Request for Comments
Purpose
Appendix A - Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents
Appendix B - General Rulemaking Contact Persons
Appendix C - Public Rulemaking Dockets
Appendix D - Review Plans for Section 610 and Other Requirements
Agenda
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Improvement of our regulations is a prime goal of the
Department of Transportation (Department or DOT). 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 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 May 14, 2001 (66 FR 25756). The next one is
scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in April 2002.
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.
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.
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 our Regulatory Policies and
Procedures. 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 under Executive Order 12866, we have classified it 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 10, 2001.
First, the agenda is divided by initiating offices. Then, the
agenda is divided into five categories: (1) Prerule stage, (2)
proposed rule stage, (3) final rule stage, (4) long-term actions,
and (5) completed actions. For each entry, the agenda provides the
following information: (1) Its `significance'; (2) a short
descriptive title; (3) its legal basis; (4) the related regulatory
citation in the Code of Federal Regulations; (5) any legal deadline
and, if so, for what action (e.g., NPRM, final rule); (6) an
abstract; (7) a timetable, including the earliest expected date for
a decision on whether to take the action; (8) whether the
rulemaking will affect small entities and/or levels of government
and, if so, which categories; (9) whether a Regulatory Flexibility
Act (RFA)
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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 action is subject to the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act; (14) whether the action is subject to the
Energy Act; and (15) whether the action is major under the
congressional review provisions of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act. If there is information that does not fit
in the other categories, it will be included under a separate
heading entitled `Additional Information.'
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.
Federalism
Executive Order 13132 requires us to develop an accountable
process to ensure `meaningful and timely input by State and local
officials in the development of regulatory policies that have
federalism implications.' `Policies that have federalism
implications' are defined in the Executive Order to include
regulations that have substantial direct effects on the States, on
the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Therefore, we encourage State and local
governments to provide us with information about how the
Department's rulemakings impact them.
Purpose
The Department is publishing this regulatory agenda in the
Federal Register to share with interested members of the public the
Department's preliminary expectations regarding its future
regulatory actions. This should enable the public to be more aware
of the Department's regulatory activity and should result in more
effective public participation. This publication in the Federal
Register does not impose any binding obligation on the Department
or any of the offices within the Department with regard to any
specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action, in addition to the
items listed, is not precluded.
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 26, 2001.
Norman Y. Mineta,
Secretary of Transportation.
Appendix A - Instructions for Obtaining Copies of Regulatory Documents
To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document in the
agenda, you should communicate directly with the contact person
listed with the regulation at the address below. We note that most
if not all such documents, including the Semiannual Agenda, are
available through our Internet-accessible docket at http://
dms.dot.gov. See Appendix C for more information.
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 Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
(Name of contact person), Federal Motor Carrier Safety
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.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
(Name of contact person), Bureau of Transportation
Statistics,400 7th Street SW., Room 7210, Washington, DC 20590.
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 -- Steve G. Venckus, Chief, Office of Regulations and
Administrative Law, 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 -- Julie Downey, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street
SW., Room 4223, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-0761.
FMCSA - Suzanne O'Malley, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th
Street SW., Room 4223, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-
1367.
FRA - Colleen Brennan, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street
SW., Mail Stop 10, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 493-6028.
NHTSA - Steve Wood, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street
SW., Room 5219, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-2992.
FTA - Richard Wong, 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 Sommer, Jr., Office of Chief Counsel, Maritime
Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Room 7221, Washington, DC
20590; telephone: (202) 366-5181.
BTS -- Robert Monniere SW., Room 3430, Washington, DC 20590;
telephone: (202) 366-5498.
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 public may review or submit comments to the dockets for all
of DOT via the Internet at the following address: http://
dms.dot.gov. Examples of documents that may be in the dockets are
proposed rules, public comments received, supporting analyses,
studies, and reports.
The public also may review regulatory dockets at, or 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: 9-5.
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. This will include the use of plain language
techniques 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 these 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 has updated 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 FMCSA) have a
10-year review plan. These reviews are in accordance with section
610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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Other Review Plans
All elements of the Department, except for the FMCSA and
Federal 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, and Executive
Order 12866. FMCSA 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
The Analysis
Generally, the agencies have divided their rules into 10
different groups and plan to analyze one group each year. For
purposes of these reviews, a year will coincide with the fall-to-
fall schedule for publication of the Agenda. Thus, Year 1 (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 Review
The agency will analyze each of the rules in a given year's
group to determine whether any rule has a SEIOSNOSE and, thus,
requires review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. The level of analysis will, of course, depend on
the nature of the rule and its applicability.
Publication of agencies' section 610 analyses 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
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.
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.
FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has underway a
comprehensive, multiyear project to develop modern, uniform safety
regulations that are up-to-date, clear, concise, easier to
understand, and more performance oriented. The FMCSA has held 11
public outreach meetings, 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 FMCSA published a final rule removing
obsolete and redundant regulations identified through this review.
In addition, on June 18, 1998, the FMCSA published another final
rule (63 FR 33254) removing and amending additional provisions of
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations identified through
zero-base review.
The FMCSA is developing a notice of proposed rulemaking that
will propose a complete revision of the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations implementing the results of the FMCSA's zero-
base review of those regulations. The NPRM will include 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 notice will 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 FMCSA believes that this effort will produce
regulations which are simpler to understand and to comply with,
especially for small motor
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carriers. Because of these long-term, ongoing efforts, FMCSA is not
currently reviewing these rules.
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 Governmentwide 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.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations to be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 14 CFR parts 200 through 212............................................ 1998 1999
2 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
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Year 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 234 -- Airline service quality performance reports
14 CFR part 240 -- Inspection of accounts and property
14 CFR part 241 -- Uniform system of accounts and reports for large
certified air carriers
14 CFR part 243 -- Passenger manifest information
14 CFR part 247 -- Direct airport-to-airport mileage records
14 CFR part 248 -- Submission of audit reports
14 CFR part 249 -- Preservation of air carrier records
14 CFR part 250 -- Oversales
14 CFR part 252 -- Smoking aboard aircraft
14 CFR part 253 -- Notice of terms of contract of carriage
14 CFR part 254 -- Domestic baggage liability
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
14 CFR part 255 -- Carrier-owned computer reservation systems
14 CFR part 256 -- Display of joint operations in carrier-owned
computer reservation systems
14 CFR part 257 -- Disclosure of code-sharing arrangements and long-
term wet leases
14 CFR part 258 -- Disclosure of change-of-gauge services
14 CFR part 271 -- Guidelines for subsidizing air carriers providing
essential air transportation
14 CFR part 272 -- Essential air service to the Freely Associated
States
14 CFR part 291 -- Cargo operations in interstate air transportation
14 CFR part 292 -- International cargo transportation
14 CFR part 293 -- International passenger transportation
14 CFR part 294 -- Canadian charter air taxi operators
14 CFR part 296 -- Indirect air transportation of property
14 CFR part 297 -- Foreign air freight forwarders and foreign
cooperative shippers associations
14 CFR part 298 -- Exemptions for air taxi and commuter air carrier
operations
49 CFR part 40 -- Procedures for transportation workplace drug testing
programs
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
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
8 46 CFR Parts 156 through 165............................................ 2005 2006
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9 46 CFR Parts 166 through 199............................................ 2006 2007
10 New parts and subparts.................................................. 2007 2008
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Year 3 (Fall 2000) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
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 135 -- Offshore oil pollution compensation fund
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 -- Firefighting equipment
33 CFR part 146 -- Operations
33 CFR part 151 -- Vessels carrying oil, noxious liquid substances,
garbage, municipal or commercial waste, and ballast water
33 CFR part 153 -- Control of pollution by oil or hazardous substances,
discharge removal
33 CFR part 154 -- Facilities transferring oil or hazardous materials
in bulk
33 CFR part 155 -- Oil or hazardous material pollution prevention
regulations for vessels
33 CFR part 156 -- Oil or hazardous material transfer operations
33 CFR part 157 -- Rules for the protection of the marine environment
relating to tank vessels carrying oil in bulk
33 CFR part 158 -- Reception facilities for oil, noxious liquid
substances, and garbage
33 CFR part 161 -- Vessel traffic management
33 CFR part 162 -- Inland waterways navigation regulations
33 CFR part 163 -- Towing of barges
33 CFR part 164 -- Navigation safety regulations
33 CFR part 165 -- Regulated navigation areas and limited access areas
33 CFR part 168 -- Escort requirements for certain tankers
33 CFR part 173 -- Vessel numbering and casualty and accident reporting
33 CFR part 179 -- Defect notification
33 CFR part 181 -- Manufacturer requirements
33 CFR part 183 -- Boats and associated equipment
33 CFR part 184 -- 186 Reserved
33 CFR part 187 -- Vessel identification system
33 CFR parts 188 through 199 -- Reserved
46 CFR part 1 -- Organization, general course and methods governing
marine safety functions
46 CFR part 2 -- Vessel inspections
46 CFR part 3 -- Designation of oceanographic research vessels
46 CFR part 4 -- Marine casualties and investigations
46 CFR part 5 -- Marine investigation regulations -- personnel action
46 CFR part 6 -- Waivers of navigation and vessel inspection laws and
regulations
46 CFR part 7 -- Boundary lines
46 CFR part 8 -- Vessel inspection alternatives
46 CFR part 9 -- Extra compensation for overtime services
46 CFR part 10 -- Licensing of maritime personnel
46 CFR part 12 -- Certification of seamen
46 CFR part 13 -- Certification of tankermen
46 CFR part 14 -- Shipment and discharge of merchant mariners
46 CFR part 15 -- Manning requirements
46 CFR part 16 -- Chemical testing
46 CFR part 24 -- General provisions
46 CFR part 25 -- Requirements
46 CFR part 26 -- Operations
46 CFR part 28 -- Requirements for commercial fishing industry vessels
46 CFR part 30 -- General provisions
46 CFR part 31 -- Inspection and certification
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46 CFR part 32 -- Special equipment, machinery, and hull requirements
46 CFR part 34 -- Firefighting equipment
46 CFR part 35 -- Operations
46 CFR part 36 -- Elevated temperature cargoes
46 CFR part 38 -- Liquefied flammable gases
46 CFR part 39 -- Vapor control systems
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
46 CFR part 42 -- Domestic and foreign voyages by sea
46 CFR part 44 -- Special service limited domestic voyage
46 CFR part 45 -- Great lakes load lines
46 CFR part 46 -- Subdivision load lines for passenger vessels
46 CFR part 47 -- Combination load lines
46 CFR part 50 -- General provisions
46 CFR part 52 -- Power boilers
46 CFR part 53 -- Heating boilers
46 CFR part 54 -- Pressure vessels
46 CFR part 56 -- Piping systems and appurtenances
46 CFR part 57 -- Welding and brazing
46 CFR part 58 -- Main auxiliary machinery and related systems
46 CFR part 59 -- Repairs to boilers, pressure vessels and
appurtenances
46 CFR part 61 -- Periodic tests and inspections
46 CFR part 62 -- Vital systems automation
46 CFR part 63 -- Automatic auxiliary boilers
46 CFR part 64 -- Marine portable tanks and cargo handling systems
46 CFR part 67 -- Documentation of vessels
46 CFR part 68 -- Documentation of vessels pursuant to extraordinary
legislative grants
46 CFR part 69 -- Measurement of vessels
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 parts 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 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR 23 -- Airworthiness standards: normal, utility, acrobatic, and
commuter category airplanes
Section 610; No SEIOSNOSE. This rule applies to a significant
number of small entities but amendments over the past decade do not
have a substantial economic impact. Accordingly, a periodic review was
not required.
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.
14 CFR 27 -- Airworthiness standards: normal, utility, acrobatic, and
commuter category rotorcraft
Section 610; No SEIOSNOSE. This rule applies to a significant
number of small entities but amendments over the past decade do not
have a substantial economic impact. Accordingly, a periodic review was
not required.
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.
14 CFR 29 -- Airworthiness standards: transport category rotorcraft
Section 610; No SEIOSNOSE. This rule applies to a significant
number of small entities but amendments over the past decade do not
have a substantial economic impact. Accordingly, a periodic review was
not required.
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.
14 CFR 31 -- Airworthiness standards: manned free ballons
Section 610; No SEIOSNOSE. This rule applies to a significant
number of small entities but amendments over the past decade do not
have a substantial economic impact. Accordingly, a periodic review was
not required.
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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.
14 CFR 33 -- Airworthiness standards: aircraft engines
Section 610; No SEIOSNOSE. This rule applies to a significant
number of small entities but amendments over the past decade do not
have a substantial economic impact. Accordingly, a periodic review was
not required.
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.
14 CFR 34 -- Fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements for turbine
engine powered airplanes
Section 610; No SEIOSNOSE. This rule applies to a significant
number of small entities but amendments over the past decade do not
have a substantial economic impact. Accordingly, a periodic review was
not required.
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.
14 CFR part 35 -- Airworthiness standards: propellers
Section 610; FAA will conduct a formal 610 review during the
following 12 months*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.
14 CFR part 36 -- Noise standards; aircraft type and airworthiness
certification
Section 610; FAA will conduct a formal 610 review during the
following 12 months*
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.
14 CFR part 39 -- Airworthiness directives
Section 610; FAA will conduct a formal 610 review during the
following 12 months*
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.
14 CFR part 43 -- Maintenance, preventive maintenance; rebuilding and
alteration
Section 610; FAA will conduct a formal 610 review during the
following 12 months*
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.
14 CFR part 45 -- Identification and registration marking
Section 610; FAA will conduct a formal 610 review during the
following 12 months*
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.
14 CFR part 47 -- Aircraft registration
Section 610; FAA will conduct a formal 610 review during the
following 12 months*
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.
14 CFR part 49 -- Recording of aircraft titles and security documents
Section 610; FAA will conduct a formal 610 review during the
following 12 months*
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.
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
14 CFR part 61 -- Certification: pilots, flight instructors and ground
instructions
14 CFR part 63 -- Certification: flight crewmembers other than pilots
14 CFR part 65 -- Certification: airmen other than flight crewmembers
14 CFR part 67 -- Medical standards and certification
14 CFR part 70 -- Designation of class A, class B, class C, class D and
class E airspace areas; airways routes and reporting points
14 CFR part 73 -- Special use airspace
14 CFR part 77 -- Objects affecting navigable airspace
*A description for this action will be included in the April 2002
agenda or published in a separate notice in the Federal Register
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations to be Reviewed Year Review Year
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1 None.................................................................... 1998 1999
2 None.................................................................... 1999 2000
3 23 CFR parts 450, 657 and 771........................................... 2000 2001
4 23 CFR parts 1-260...................................................... 2001 2002
5 23 CFR parts 420, 460-480............................................... 2002 2003
6 23 CFR part 500......................................................... 2003 2004
7 23 CFR 600-656, 658-669................................................. 2004 2005
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8 23 CFR parts 710-924.................................................... 2005 2006
9 23 CFR parts 1200-1252.................................................. 2006 2007
10 New parts and subparts.................................................. 2007 2008
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Year 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
23 CFR part 450 -- Ongoing review of regulations governing Statewide
and Metropolitan Transportation Planning
The FHWA and the FTA received numerous comments to the docket
in response to this NPRM. The agencies are currently reviewing the
comments and discussing the options with the new Administration to
determine what action should follow.
23 CFR part 657 -- Ongoing review of certification of size and weight
requirements
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule does not in any way have
an impact on small governments or businesses as this regulation
outlines the requirements that State governments follow in order to
comply with the annual certification requirement in 23 U.S.C. 141.
Plain language: In an upcoming rulemaking, the FHWA will
rewrite the regulation using plain language.
General: We are continuing our review of the type of
information and data that should be submitted by the States in support
of their annual certification of enforcement and will revise as
appropriate.
23 CFR part 771-- Ongoing review of regulations governing Assessment of
Environmental Impact and Related procedures (NEPA Implementing
Regulations)
The FHWA and the FTA received numerous comments to the docket
in response to this NPRM. The agencies are currently reviewing the
comments and discussing the options with the new Administration to
determine what action should follow.
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
23 CFR part 1 -- General management and administration
23 CFR part 140 -- Payment procedures
23 CFR part 172 -- Administration of engineering and design related
service contracts
23 CFR part 180 --Credit assistance for surface transportation projects
23 CFR part 190 -- Incentive procedures for controlling outdoor
advertising on the interstate system
23 CFR part 192 -- Drug offenders driver's license suspension
23 CFR part 200 -- Title IV program and related statutes-implementation
and review procedures
23 CFR part 230 -- External equal employment opportunity programs
23 CFR part 260 -- Education and training programs
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. The FHWA solicits public comment on this
preliminary conclusion.
The FHWA, jointly with the Federal Transit Administration, has
issued notices of proposed rulemaking that would revise 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 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 (NPRM) for each of
these regulations, the FHWA and FTA solicited comment on their
potential for impact on small entities, including small
governments. The FHWA and the FTA received numerous comments in
response to these NPRMs and are currently reviewing the data and
discussing the options under the guidance of the new
administration. All issues pertaining to the potential for impact
will be addressed in the final regulations.
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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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
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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 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules that will continue to be analyzed
during the next year
Part 591 -- Implementation of vehicles and equipment subject to Federal
safety, bumper and theft prevention standards
Part 592 -- Registered importers of vehicles not originally
manufactured to conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Part 593 -- Determinations that a vehicle not originally manufactured
to conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards is eligible
for importation
Part 594 -- Schedule of fees authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR parts 571.101 -- Standard No. 101; Controls and displays
49 CFR parts 571.102 -- Standard No. 102; Transmission shift lever
sequence starter interlock, and transmission braking effect
49 CFR parts 571.103 -- Standard No. 103; Windshield defrosting and
defogging systems
49 CFR parts 571.104 -- Standard No. 104; Windshield wiping and washing
systems
49 CFR parts 571.105 -- Standard No. 105; Hydraulic and electric brake
systems
49 CFR parts 571.106 -- Standard No. 106; Brake hoses
49 CFR parts 571.107 -- Standard No. 107; [Reserved]
49 CFR parts 571.108 -- Standard No. 108; lamps, reflective devices,
and associated equipment
49 CFR parts 571.109 -- Standard No. 109; New pneumatic tires
49 CFR parts 571.110 -- Standard No. 110; Tire selection and rims
49 CFR parts 571.135 -- Standard No. 135; Passenger car brake systems
NHTSA Request for Comments
On September 13, 2000, NHTSA published in the Federal Register
a request for comments on whether these rules have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. NHTSA
received and granted a request to extend the comment period to
November 13, 2000.
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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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 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 210 -- Railroad noise emission compliance regulations
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These are minimum compliance
regulations for enforcement of noise emission standards established by
EPA. To FRA's knowledge, the Railroad Noise Emission Compliance
Regulation has not imposed any significant burden on any small
railroads.
Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of these rules
indicates no need for substantial revision.
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General: Having a national uniform noise emission standard
benefits small railroads to the extent local government authorities
would otherwise seek to impose more stringent noise emission
requirements. The existence of these standards provides uniformity and
benefits the small railroads as a class.
49 CFR part 212 -- State safety participation regulations
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These regulations establish
standards and procedures for State participation in investigative and
surveillance activities under the Federal railroad safety laws and
regulations. The program is entirely voluntary, and the `regulated
community' is composed of those States which choose to participate. No
State is a `small entity' under any reasonable definition..
Plain Language: FRA's plain language review indicates no need
for substantial revision..
General: FRA encourages States to participate in the program,
and considers State inspectors an important element in the enforcement
of Federal safety laws. Training and funding is provided by FRA to the
States to offset the costs of participation. In addition, FRA employs a
full-time State participation program manager to work with the States
to encourage participation and assist in program implementation.
49 CFR part 214 -- Railroad workplace safety
Section 610: There is a SEIOSNOSE for subpart B. FRA will
conduct a formal review to identify whether additional opportunities
may exist to further reduce the burden on small railroads without
compromising safety. No SEIOSNOSE for subpart C. Impacts on small
entities are directly related to the volume of traffic on a right-of-
way, and most small railroads have low enough volume to minimize the
impact.
Plain Language: FRA's plain language review indicates no need
for substantial revision. As resources permit, FRA will make such
changes as may be necessary.
General: The existence of Federal workplace safety laws
benefits small entities. In the absence of Federal laws, small
railroads would be subject to a wide variety of State and local laws.
Even the smallest of railroads might find it necessary to understand
and comply with several different sets of laws from the jurisdictions
in which they operate. Federal law preempts local laws in this area,
and simplifies compliance on the part of the regulated community.
49 CFR part 217 -- Railroad operating rules
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. FRA finds that there is a
continuing need to collect information on railroad operating rules and
practices, in order to monitor changes in railroad operating practice.
The required periodic inspections and employee training are important
for safety.
Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of these rules
indicates no need for substantial revision. The regulation is clearly
written.
General: part 217 contains provisions to mitigate the burden
on small entities by reducing their record filing and recordkeeping
requirements
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR part 219 -- Alcohol and drug regulations
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations to be Reviewed Year Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 None.................................................................... 1998 1999
2 None.................................................................... 1999 2000
3 None.................................................................... 2000 2001
4 49 CFR part 661......................................................... 2001 2002
5 49 CFR part 665......................................................... 2002 2003
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Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR part 661 -- Buy America requirements -- Surface Transportation
Assistance Act of 1982, as amended
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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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 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
46 CFR 249 Approval of underwriters for marine hull insurance
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant.
Plain Language: As resources permit, MARAD will rewrite the
regulations using plain language techniques.
General: No changes are necessary because 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 251 Application for subsidies and other direct financial aid
46 CFR 252 Operating-differential subsidy for bulk cargo vessels
engaged in worldwide services
46 CFR 272 Requirements and procedures for conducting condition
surveys and administering maintenance and repair subsidy
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant. Congress has withdrawn MARAD's authority to issue
operational-differential subsidy.
Plain Language: We will rewrite any remaining regulations
using plain language techniques.
General: We will continue our review of operating-differential
subsidy regulations and will initiate a rulemaking to eliminate these
regulations as the last operating-differential subsidy contracts
terminate.
46 CFR 276 Construction-differential subsidy repayment
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant. Plain Language: We will rewrite any remaining regulations
using plain language techniques.
General: No changes are necessary because 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 277 Domestic and foreign trade; interpretations
46 CFR 280 Limitations on the award and payment of operating-
differential subsidy for liner operators
46 CFR 281 Information and procedure required under liner operating-
differential subsidy agreements
46 CFR 282 Operating-differential subsidy for liner vessels engaged in
essential services in the foreign commerce of the United States
46 CFR 283 Dividend policy for operators receiving operating-
differential subsidy
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant. Congress has withdrawn MARAD's authority to issue
operational-differential subsidy.
Plain Language: We will rewrite any remaining regulations
using plain language techniques.
General: We will continue our review of operating-differential
subsidy regulations and will probably initiate a rulemaking to
eliminate these regulations as the last operating-differential subsidy
contracts terminate.
46 CFR 287 Establishment of construction reserve funds
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant.
Plain Language: We will rewrite the regulations using plain
language techniques.
General: We will continue our review and schedule this part
for revision as appropriate.
46 CFR 295 Maritime Security Program
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant.
Plain Language: The text is clear and well-organized.
General: We will revise the regulations if necessary.
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
46 CFR part 298 -- Obligation Guarantees
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be
significant.
Plain Language: These regulations were rewritten in plain
language in 2000.
General: In 2000, MARAD amended part 298 by simplifying
existing administrative practices governing ship financing guarantees.
The revisions simplify the process for applicants. MARAD will continue
to review these regulations and make additional changes when
appropriate.
Year 5 (Fall 2002) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
46 CFR part 307 -- Establishment of mandatory position reporting system
for vessels
46 CFR part 308 -- War risk insurance
46 CFR part 309 -- Values for war risk insurance
46 CFR part 310 -- Merchant marine training
RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINSTRATION
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations to be Reviewed Year Review Year
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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), 190 (pipeline safety procedures), and
195 (hazardous liquid pipeline corrosion control)......................
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3 49 CFR parts 174, 177 (rail and highway carriage) , 191 (gas pipeline 2000 2001
transportation reports), and 192 (gas pipeline corrosion control)......
4 49 CFR parts 176 (vessel carriage) and 199 (pipeline employee drug and 2001 2002
alcohol testing).......................................................
5 49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, and 178 (radioactive 2002 2003
material)..............................................................
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 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 174 -- Carriage by rail
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. While these requirements apply to a
substantial number of small entities, they do not have a significant
economic impact on those entities. For the most part, the operating
requirements impose only minimal costs above costs incurred as a result
of normal business practices. Further, the requirements have little or
no impact on entry to or exit from the industry.
Plain Language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite
regulations using plain language techniques.
49 CFR part 177 -- Carriage by public highway
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. While these requirements apply to a
substantial number of small entities, they do not have a significant
economic impact on those entities. For the most part, the operating
requirements impose only minimal costs above costs incurred as a result
of normal business practices. Further, the requirements have little or
no impact on entry to or exit from the industry.
Plain Language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite
regulations using plain language techniques.
49 CFR part 191 -- Gas pipeline transportation reports
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The regulations do not impose any
additional costs because they are consistent with current requirements
for reporting of accidents and annual reporting.
Plain Language: Plain language techniques will be used in the
revisions to incident and annual reporting requirements.
General: Reviewed incident and annual reporting requirements
and will issue rules to improve cause categories and clarify
requirements.
49 CFR part 192 -- Gas pipeline corrosion control
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The regulations do not impose any
additional costs because they are consistent with customary industry
corrosion control and cathodic protection practices.
Plain Language: Plain language techniques will be used in any
amended regulations that result from rulemaking.
General: Reviewed corrosion control regulations with state and
industry experts; changes will be proposed to incorporate modern
criteria for adequate corrosion protection.
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
49 CFR part 176 -- Carriage by vessel
49 CFR part 199 -- Pipeline employee drug and alcohol testing
BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS
SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Analysis
Year Regulations to be Reviewed Year Review Year
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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 1420........................................... 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 14 CFR part 249......................................................... 2004 2005
8 14 CFR part 248......................................................... 2005 2006
9 14 CFR part 250......................................................... 2006 2007
10 14 CFR part 374a, ICAO.................................................. 2007 2008
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Year 3 (Fall 2000) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 298, subpart F -- Schedule 298-C, Report of Financial and
Operating Statistics for Small Aircraft Operators
[[Page 61911]]
Section 610: potential SEIOSNOSE. This reporting is by small
entities; comments will be requested from the affected small entities
to assess the economic impact of the proposed changes.
Plain Language: A proposed rule is being drafted using plain
language techniques.
General: This rule is being reviewed as part of an overall
program analysis of aviation data requirements and modernization.
During the review process, BTS identified certain data gaps that exist
in the current traffic statistics reported by small aircraft operators.
BTS has added a notice of proposed rulemaking (RIN 2139-AA08) to its
Regulatory Agenda that is intended to address the gaps in the data.
49 CFR part 1420 -- Reports of motor carriers
Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This reporting is by Class I and
Class II motor carriers that are not small entities.
Plain Language: Plain language techniques will be used in
drafting any necessary rule changes.
General: We will continue our review and schedule this part
for revision as appropriate.
Year 4 (Fall 2001) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next
year
14 CFR part 241, section 19-7-Passenger Origin and Destination Survey
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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SLDC has completed all its reviews.
Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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2175 +Computer Reservations System Regulations Comprehensive Review...................... 2105-AC65
2176 +Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program........................ 2105-AC71
2177 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel......................... 2105-AC97
2178 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 2105-AD01
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace Grants.........................................
2179 Reporting Requirement for Air Carriers Regarding Disability-Related Complaints..... 2105-AD04
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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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2180 +Direct Air Carrier Responsibility for Returning Stranded Charter Passengers........ 2105-AA40
2181 Air Travelers: Age Discrimination.................................................. 2105-AA45
2182 Direct Flights..................................................................... 2105-AA73
2183 Diversion of Flights Within a Metropolitan Area.................................... 2105-AA78
2184 Simplified Aviation Exemption Procedures........................................... 2105-AA82
2185 Baggage Liability Notices in International Air Transportation...................... 2105-AA84
2186 Simplified Airline Counter-Sign Notices............................................ 2105-AA88
2187 +Price Advertising.................................................................. 2105-AB50
2188 +Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug-Testing Programs...................... 2105-AB71
2189 +Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities (Accessibility Guidelines)........ 2105-AC06
2190 Use of Direct Final Rulemaking..................................................... 2105-AC11
2191 Overbooking of Flights: Elimination of Airport Notice Signs........................ 2105-AC45
2192 Fees and Charges for Special Services: Reinvention................................. 2105-AC47
2193 Amendments to Modal Alcohol Testing Rules: Pre-Employment Testing.................. 2105-AC50
2194 Nondiscrimination in Air Travel; Boarding Where Level-Entry Is Unavailable......... 2105-AC81
2195 +Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of 2105-AC83
Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......................
2196 +Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards............................ 2105-AC86
2197 Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation 2105-AC88
Programs: Memorandum of Understanding With Small Business Administration; Uniform
Forms and Other Revisions...........................................................
2198 Participation by Minority Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation 2105-AC89
Financial Assistance Programs: Threshold Requirements and Other Technical Revisions.
2199 Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation 2105-AC91
Programs............................................................................
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2200 Statement of Policy on Alternative Dispute Resolution.............................. 2105-AC94
2201 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs................................... 2105-AC96
2202 Over the Road Buses: Extension of Due Date for Information Collection.............. 2105-AC98
2203 Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of North Dakota: Morton County............ 2105-AD03
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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2204 Policy Statement on Airline Preemption............................................. 2105-AA46
2205 +Statement of Enforcement Policy on Rebating........................................ 2105-AB39
2206 +Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals With Disabilities................ 2105-AB87
2207 Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers............................................ 2105-AC29
2208 +Domestic Passenger Manifest Information............................................ 2105-AC62
2209 Electronic Filing Option in DOT Proceedings........................................ 2105-AC79
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2210 +Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions......... 2105-AC76
2211 Maintenance of and Access to Records Pertaining to Individuals..................... 2105-AC99
2212 Extension of Computer Reservation System (CRS) Regulations......................... 2105-AD00
2213 Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs; 2105-AD02
Technical Amendments (Completion of a Section 610 Review).........................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
U.S. Coast Guard--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2214 +Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters 2115-AG21
(USCG-2001-10486)...................................................................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
U.S. Coast Guard--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2215 Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CGD 91-035)................. 2115-AD90
2216 +Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response Plans for Oil (USCG- 2115-AF60
1998-3417) (Reg Plan Seq No. 98)..................................................
2217 Deepwater Ports (USCG-1998-3884)................................................... 2115-AF63
2218 Vessel Documentation (USCG-1998-4784).............................................. 2115-AF71
2219 Vapor Control Systems (USCG-1999-5150)............................................. 2115-AF78
2220 Revision of Auxiliary Regulations (USCG-1999-6712)................................. 2115-AF94
2221 Allowing Alternative Source to Incandescent Light in Private Aids to Navigation 2115-AF98
(USCG-2000-7466)....................................................................
2222 +Vessel and Facility Response Plans for Oil: 2003 Equipment Caps and Alternative 2115-AG05
Technology Revisions (USCG-2001-8661)...............................................
2223 +Post Casualty Drug and Alcohol Testing (USCG-2001-8773)............................ 2115-AG07
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2224 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) (USCG-2001-8826)........... 2115-AG09
2225 +Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices (USCG-2001-9046) (Reg Plan Seq No. 99). 2115-AG10
2226 Navigable Waters of the United States, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone; Conforming 2115-AG13
Definitions to Statutory Changes and Presidential Proclamations (USCG-2001-9044)....
2227 Revise Options for Responding to Notices of Violations (USCG-2001-9175)............ 2115-AG15
2228 Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans for Oil and/or Noxious Liquid Substances 2115-AG16
(USCG-2001-9174)....................................................................
2229 Federal Requirements for Propeller Injury Avoidance Measures (USCG 2001-10163)..... 2115-AG18
2230 Portable Tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers (USCG-2001-10180).................. 2115-AG19
2231 Traffic Separation Scheme: In Prince William Sound, Alaska (USCG-2001-10254)....... 2115-AG20
2232 Safety Zones for Outer Continental Shelf Facilities in the Gulf of Mexico (CGD08-01- 2115-AG22
025)................................................................................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
U.S. Coast Guard--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2233 +Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil (CGD 90-068).................. 2115-AD66
2234 Reporting Marine Casualties (USCG-2000-6927)....................................... 2115-AD98
2235 Handling of Explosives or Other Dangerous Cargoes Within or Contiguous to 2115-AE22
Waterfront Facilities (USCG-1998-4302)..............................................
2236 +Marine Transportation-Related Facility Response Plans for Hazardous Substances 2115-AE87
(USCG-1999-5705) (Reg Plan Seq No. 100)...........................................
2237 +Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (USCG-1998-4354) (Reg Plan Seq 2115-AE88
No. 101)..........................................................................
2238 Numbering of Undocumented Barges (USCG-1998-3798).................................. 2115-AF13
2239 Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels (USCG 1999-6224).............. 2115-AF23
2240 +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).
2241 Propeller Injury Prevention Aboard Rental Boats (USCG-2001-10299).................. 2115-AF28
2242 Outer Continental Shelf Activities (USCG-1998-3868)................................ 2115-AF39
2243 Fire-Suppression Systems and Voyage Planning for Towing Vessels (USCG 2000-6931)... 2115-AF53
2244 Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (USCG-1998-3423)....... 2115-AF55
2245 Pollution Prevention for Oceangoing Ships and Certain Vessels in Domestic Service 2115-AF56
(USCG-2000-7641)....................................................................
2246 Rules of Practice, Procedure, and Evidence for Administrative Proceedings of the 2115-AF59
Coast Guard (USCG 1998-3472)........................................................
2247 Safety of Uninspected Passenger Vessels Under the Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2115-AF69
1993 (USCG-1999-5040)...............................................................
2248 Certification of Navigation Lights for Uninspected Commercial Vessels and 2115-AF70
Recreational Vessels (USCG 1999-6580)...............................................
2249 Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (USCG-1998-4399).................... 2115-AF75
2250 Anchorage Ground; Safety Zone; Speed Limit; Tongass Narrows and Ketchikan, AK 2115-AF81
(CGD17-99-002)......................................................................
2251 Mandatory Ship Reporting System off the Northeast and the Southeast Coasts of the 2115-AF82
United States (USCG-1999-5525)......................................................
2252 Training and Qualifications for Personnel on Passenger Ships (USCG 1999-5610)...... 2115-AF83
2253 Raising the Threshold of Property Damage for Reports of Accidents Involving 2115-AF87
Recreational Vessels (USCG-1999-6094)...............................................
2254 Alternate Hull Examination Program for Certain Passenger Vessels, and Underwater 2115-AF95
Surveys for Passenger, Nautical School, and Sailing School Vessels (USCG-2000-6858).
2255 Noxious Liquid Substances, Obsolete Hazardous Materials in Bulk, and Current 2115-AF96
Hazardous Materials in Bulk (USCG-2000-7079)........................................
2256 Cargo Securing on Vessels Operating in U.S. Waters (USCG-2000-7080)................ 2115-AF97
2257 Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) by Certain Children aboard 2115-AG04
Recreational Vessels (USCG-2000-8589)...............................................
2258 Notification of Arrival: Addition of Charterer to Required Information (USCG-2001- 2115-AG06
8659)...............................................................................
2259 +Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade 2115-AG08
(USCG-2001-8825)....................................................................
2260 Inspection and Enforcement of Coast Guard Regulations for Fixed Facilities by 2115-AG14
Minerals Management Service (USCG-2001-9045)........................................
2261 Alternate Compliance Program (USCG-2001-10164)..................................... 2115-AG17
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2262 Protection of Naval Vessels (LANT AREA-01-001 and PAC AREA-01-001)................. 2115-AG23
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
U.S. Coast Guard--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2263 Safety/Security Zone Regulations................................................... 2115-AA97
2264 Special Anchorage Areas/Anchorage Grounds Regulations.............................. 2115-AA98
2265 Permits for the Transportation of Municipal and Commercial Wastes (USCG-2000-7442). 2115-AD23
2266 +Escort Vessels for Certain Tankers (CGD 91-202).................................... 2115-AE10
2267 State Access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (CGD 92-014).................... 2115-AE19
2268 Regatta Regulations................................................................ 2115-AE46
2269 Drawbridge Regulations............................................................. 2115-AE47
2270 +Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters (CGD 91-202a)................................ 2115-AE56
2271 Regulated Navigation Areas......................................................... 2115-AE84
2272 Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan (USCG- 2115-AF38
1998-4623)..........................................................................
2273 Carriage of Bulk Solid Materials Requiring Special Handling (USCG-2000-6932)....... 2115-AF47
2274 +Emergency Response Plans for Passenger Vessels (USCG-1998-3473).................... 2115-AF61
2275 Commercial Diving Operations (USCG-1998-3786)...................................... 2115-AF64
2276 +Improvements to Maritime Safety in Puget Sound-Area Waters (USCG-1998-4501)........ 2115-AF68
2277 Barges Carrying Bulk Liquid Hazardous Material (USCG-1999-5117) (Section 610 2115-AF77
Review)...........................................................................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
U.S. Coast Guard--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2278 Vessel Identification System (USCG-1999-6420)...................................... 2115-AD35
2279 Marine Shipboard Electrical Cable Standards (USCG-1999-6096)....................... 2115-AF89
2280 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates (USCG-1999-6098)........................................ 2115-AF91
2281 Chemical Testing (USCG-2000-7759).................................................. 2115-AG00
2282 Exemption of Public Vessels Equipped With Electronic Charting and Navigation 2115-AG03
Systems From Paper Chart Requirements (USCG 2000-8300)..............................
2283 Right to Appeal; Director, Great Lakes Pilotage (USCG-2001-8894)................... 2115-AG11
2284 Discharge of Effluents in Certain Alaskan Waters by Cruise Vessel Operations (CGD 2115-AG12
17-01-003)..........................................................................
2285 Temporary Requirements for Notification of Arrival in U.S. Ports (USCG-2001-10689). 2115-AG24
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Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2286 +Improved Water Survival Equipment.................................................. 2120-AC72
2287 +Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes............. 2120-AC84
2288 +Corrosion Control Program.......................................................... 2120-AE92
2289 +National Air Tour Safety Standards................................................. 2120-AF07
2290 +Flight Crewmember Duty Period Limitations, Flight Time Limitations, and Rest 2120-AF63
Requirements (Reg Plan Seq No. 102)...............................................
2291 +False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts........................... 2120-AG08
2292 Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch....................................... 2120-AG37
2293 +Child Restraint Systems............................................................ 2120-AG43
2294 Revision of Air Carrier Crewmember and Training Regulations........................ 2120-AG57
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2295 Training in the Recognition of Hazardous Material.................................. 2120-AG75
2296 +Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems...................................... 2120-AG90
2297 +Air Tour Operations in State of Hawaii............................................. 2120-AH02
2298 +Fractional Ownership............................................................... 2120-AH06
2299 +Flight Simulation Device Qualification............................................. 2120-AH07
2300 Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for Personnel Engaged in Specified 2120-AH14
Aviation Activies...................................................................
2301 Airworthiness Directives........................................................... 2120-AH17
2302 +Certification of Pilots, Aircraft, and Repairmen for the Operation of Light Sport 2120-AH19
Aircraft............................................................................
2303 Powered Lift Operations............................................................ 2120-AH20
2304 Refusal to Submit to an Authorized Drug Test....................................... 2120-AH23
2305 Public Address System.............................................................. 2120-AH30
2306 Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace.................... 2120-AH31
2307 Design Requirements for Pressurization and Pneumatic Systems Installed on Transport 2120-AH33
Category Airplanes..................................................................
2308 Design Standards for Fuselage Doors on Transport Category Airplanes................ 2120-AH34
2309 Reverse Thrust and Propeller Pitch Settings Below the Flight Regime................ 2120-AH35
2310 Material Strength Properties and Design Values..................................... 2120-AH36
2311 Revisions to Various Powerplant Installation Requirements for Transport Category 2120-AH37
Airplanes...........................................................................
2312 Lower Deck Service Compartments on Transport Category Airplanes.................... 2120-AH38
2313 Miscellaneous Flight Requirements.................................................. 2120-AH39
2314 Trim Systems and Protective Breathing Equipment.................................... 2120-AH40
2315 Revisions to Passenger Facility Charge Rule for Compensation to Air Carriers....... 2120-AH43
2316 Noise Stringency Increase for Single-Engine Propeller-Driven Small Airplanes....... 2120-AH44
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2317 Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace............................................... 2120-AA09
2318 Miscellaneous Amendments........................................................... 2120-AA50
2319 1-G Stalling Speed as a Basis for Aircraft Parts................................... 2120-AD40
2320 +Revision of Part 108, Aircraft Operator Security................................... 2120-AD45
2321 +Revision of Part 107, Airport Security............................................. 2120-AD46
2322 +Aging Aircraft Safety.............................................................. 2120-AE42
2323 Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System and Mode S Transponder Requirements in the 2120-AE81
National Airspace System............................................................
2324 Flight Attendant English Language Proficiency...................................... 2120-AE98
2325 +Revised Access to Type III Exits................................................... 2120-AF01
2326 +Flight Operational Quality Assurance Program....................................... 2120-AF04
2327 Los Angeles, CA, Class B Airspace.................................................. 2120-AF16
2328 +Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures To Improve Participant 2120-AF21
Safety..............................................................................
2329 +Overflights of Units of the National Park System................................... 2120-AF46
2330 Revised Precision Approach Landing Systems Policy.................................. 2120-AG16
2331 +Screening of Checked Baggage on Flights Within the United States................... 2120-AG51
2332 +Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges......................................... 2120-AG58
2333 Revision of Braking Systems Airworthiness Standards to Harmonize With European 2120-AG80
Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes............................
2334 +Certification of Screening Companies............................................... 2120-AG84
2335 +Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for 2120-AG87
Part 125 Operators..................................................................
2336 +Improved Flammability Standards for Thermal/Acoustic Insulation Materials Used in 2120-AG91
Transport Category Airplanes (Reg Plan Seq No. 103)...............................
2337 Fire Protection of Electrical System Components on Transport Category Airplanes.... 2120-AG92
2338 +Certification Procedures for Products and Parts (Section 610 Review)............. 2120-AG93
2339 +Certification of Airports (Reg Plan Seq No. 104)................................. 2120-AG96
2340 Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park................. 2120-AG97
2341 Noise Certification Standards for Subsonic Jet Airplanes and Subsonic Transport 2120-AH03
Category Large Airplanes............................................................
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2342 Noise Certification Regulations for Helicopters.................................... 2120-AH10
2343 Safe Disposition of Life Limited Aircraft Parts.................................... 2120-AH11
2344 Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum in the West Atlantic Route System Airspace..... 2120-AH12
2345 Alcohol and Antidrug Misuse Prevention Program for Personnel Engaged in Specified 2120-AH15
Aviation Activities.................................................................
2346 Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Revisions....................................... 2120-AH21
2347 Security Control of Air Traffic.................................................... 2120-AH25
2348 Revision to Airspeed Indicating System Requirements for Transport Category 2120-AH26
Airplanes...........................................................................
2349 Electrical Installation, Nickel Cadmium Battery Installation, and Nickel Cadmium 2120-AH27
Battery Storage.....................................................................
2350 Design and Installation of Electronic Equipment on Transport Category Airplanes.... 2120-AH28
2351 Electrical Cables.................................................................. 2120-AH29
2352 Transition to an All Stage 3 Fleet Operating in the 48 Contiguous United States and 2120-AH41
the District of Columbia............................................................
2353 Harmonization of Noise Certification Standards for Propeller-Driven Small Airplanes 2120-AH42
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2354 +Fuel System Vent Fire Protection................................................... 2120-AA49
2355 IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments............................................ 2120-AA63
2356 Airworthiness Directives........................................................... 2120-AA64
2357 Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments.................. 2120-AA65
2358 Airspace Actions................................................................... 2120-AA66
2359 Low Fuel Quantity Alerting System.................................................. 2120-AB46
2360 Aircraft Engines: Fuel and Induction Systems....................................... 2120-AB76
2361 Installation of Crashworthy Fuselage Fuel Tanks and Fuel Lines..................... 2120-AC87
2362 +Drug Enforcement Assistance........................................................ 2120-AD16
2363 Airplane Engine Cowling Retention.................................................. 2120-AD34
2364 Type Certificates for Some Surplus Aircraft of the Armed Forces.................... 2120-AE41
2365 +Aircraft Ground Deicing and Anti-Icing Program..................................... 2120-AE70
2366 Civil Penalty Assessment Procedures................................................ 2120-AE84
2367 +Training and Checking in Ground Icing Conditions................................... 2120-AF09
2368 Miscellaneous Cabin Safety Changes................................................. 2120-AF77
2369 Bird Strike........................................................................ 2120-AF80
2370 +Security Programs of Foreign Air Carriers and Foreign Operators of U.S. Registered 2120-AG13
Air Carriers Engaged in Common Carriage.............................................
2371 +Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National 2120-AG34
Park................................................................................
2372 +Prohibition of the Transportation of Devices Designed as Chemical Generators as 2120-AG35
Cargo in Aircraft...................................................................
2373 +Revised Standards for Cargo or Baggage Compartments in Transport Category Airplanes 2120-AG42
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2374 Airworthiness Standards; Crash-Resistant Fuel Systems.............................. 2120-AA57
2375 +Part 145 Review: Repair Stations................................................... 2120-AC38
2376 +Sole Radio Navigation System; Minimum Standards for Certification.................. 2120-AD26
2377 Revision of Hydraulics Systems Airworthiness Standards To Harmonize With European 2120-AF79
Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes............................
2378 +Fees for FAA Services for Certain Flights.......................................... 2120-AG17
2379 +Protection of Voluntarily Submitted Information.................................... 2120-AG36
2380 Parachute Operations............................................................... 2120-AG52
2381 +Transport Airplane Fleet Fuel Tank Ignition Source Review; Flammability Reduction, 2120-AG62
and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements.........................................
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2382 Revised Landing Gear Shock Absorption Test Requirements............................ 2120-AG72
2383 Financial Responsibility Requirements for Licensed Reentry Activities.............. 2120-AG76
2384 +Emergency Medical Equipment........................................................ 2120-AG89
2385 Temporary Flight Restrictions...................................................... 2120-AH13
2386 Intermix Exclusion Deletion........................................................ 2120-AH22
2387 Aircraft Registration Requirements; Clarification of `Court of Competent 2120-AH24
Jurisdiction'.......................................................................
2388 Revisions to Requirements Concerning Airplane Operating Lmitations and the Content 2120-AH32
of Airplane Flight Manuals for Transport Category Airplanes.........................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Highway Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2389 Highway Beautification............................................................. 2125-AD24
2390 Work Zone Safety................................................................... 2125-AE29
2391 Revisions to Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program................. 2125-AE75
2392 +National Bridge Inspection Standards............................................... 2125-AE86
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Highway Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2393 Certification of Size and Weight Enforcement....................................... 2125-AC60
2394 Advanced Construction of Federal Aid Projects...................................... 2125-AD59
2395 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; MUTCD; Minimum Retroreflectivity 2125-AE39
Requirements for Traffic Signs......................................................
2396 +Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the National Park 2125-AE52
Service, Including the Park Roads and Parkways Program..............................
2397 +Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the Bureau of 2125-AE53
Indian Affairs, Including the Indian Reservations Road Program......................
2398 +Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and 2125-AE54
Wildlife Service, Including the Refuge Roads Program................................
2399 +Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the Forest Service, 2125-AE55
Including the Forest Highways Program...............................................
2400 Revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Traffic Control Devices 2125-AE78
on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards............................
2401 +Design-Build Contracting........................................................... 2125-AE79
2402 +Railroad-Highway Crossing Projects................................................. 2125-AE81
2403 Planning and Research Program Administration....................................... 2125-AE84
2404 Landscape Development.............................................................. 2125-AE85
2405 Discretionary Bridge Candidate Rating Factor....................................... 2125-AE88
2406 Design Standards for Highways...................................................... 2125-AE89
2407 Dromedary Box Truck Tractor-Semitrailers; Specialized Equipment and Width Exclusion 2125-AE90
2408 Debt Financing..................................................................... 2125-AE91
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Highway Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2409 Truck Length and Width Exclusive Devices........................................... 2125-AC30
2410 Railroad Highway Projects.......................................................... 2125-AD86
[[Page 61918]]
2411 Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services Contracts................ 2125-AE45
2412 +Revision of Color Specifications for Signs and Pavement Marking Retroreflective 2125-AE67
Materials...........................................................................
2413 Engineering Services............................................................... 2125-AE73
2414 Right-of-Way....................................................................... 2125-AE82
2415 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control 2125-AE83
Devices; Accessible Pedestrian Signals..............................................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Highway Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2416 Federal-Aid Highway Systems........................................................ 2125-AD74
2417 Indian Reservation Road Bridge Program............................................. 2125-AE57
2418 +Statewide and Metropolitan Planning................................................ 2125-AE62
2419 Standards for Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Applications for Use by 2125-AE63
Commercial Vehicles in Intelligent Transportation Systems Projects..................
2420 +NEPA and Related Procedures for Transportation Decisionmaking; Protection of Public 2125-AE64
Parks, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges and Historic Sites............................
2421 Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise........... 2125-AE80
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Federal Highway Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2422 Federal-Aid Project Agreement...................................................... 2125-AE77
2423 National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control 2125-AE87
Devices for Streets and Highways; Correction........................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2424 +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Interstate School Bus Safety............. 2126-AA53
2425 Posting of Employee Protections Information........................................ 2126-AA68
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2426 +Qualification of Drivers; Vision................................................... 2126-AA05
2427 +Minimum Training Requirements for Operators and Training Instructors of Multiple 2126-AA08
Trailer Combination Vehicles........................................................
2428 +Training for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles...................... 2126-AA09
2429 +Commercial Driver Physical Fitness as Part of the CDL Process...................... 2126-AA10
2430 Safety Performance History of New Drivers.......................................... 2126-AA17
2431 Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Television Receivers and Data 2126-AA19
Display Units.......................................................................
2432 +Motor Carrier Replacement Information Registration System.......................... 2126-AA22
2433 Safety Fitness Procedures.......................................................... 2126-AA37
2434 +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Zero-Base Revision....................... 2126-AA39
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2435 +New Entrant Safety Assurance Process............................................... 2126-AA59
2436 Rules of Practice for Administrative Proceedings................................... 2126-AA63
2437 +Certification of Safety Auditors................................................... 2126-AA64
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2438 Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Investigations; Disqualifications 2126-AA15
and Penalties.......................................................................
2439 +Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Safety............................................. 2126-AA18
2440 +Hours of Service of Drivers; Driver Rest and Sleep for Safe Operations (Rulemaking 2126-AA23
Resulting From a Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 105).......................
2441 Development of a North American Standard for Protection Against Shifting and 2126-AA27
Falling Cargo.......................................................................
2442 +Revision of Regulations and Application Form for Mexican-Domiciled Motor Carriers 2126-AA33
To Operate in U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border....
2443 +Application by Certain Mexican Motor Carriers To Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities 2126-AA34
and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border......................................
2444 +Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexican Motor Carriers 2126-AA35
Operating in the United States......................................................
2445 Out-of-Service Criteria............................................................ 2126-AA36
2446 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Waivers, Exemptions, and Pilot Programs; 2126-AA41
Rules and Procedures................................................................
2447 Brake Performance Requirements for CMVs Inspected by Performance-Based Brake 2126-AA46
Testers.............................................................................
2448 +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Safety Requirements for Operators of 2126-AA52
Small Passenger-Carrying Commercial Motor Vehicles Used in Interstate Commerce......
2449 Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties; Noncommercial 2126-AA55
Motor Vehicle Violations............................................................
2450 Motor Carrier Identification Report................................................ 2126-AA57
2451 +Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties; Commercial 2126-AA60
Driver's License Program Improvements...............................................
2452 Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; General Amendments............. 2126-AA61
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2453 +Commercial Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier........................ 2126-AA01
2454 Commercial Learner Permits......................................................... 2126-AA03
2455 +Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General Transportation of Hazardous 2126-AA07
Materials...........................................................................
2456 Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Sleeper Berths on Motor Coaches 2126-AA12
2457 Electronic Filing of Surety Bonds, Trust Fund Agreements, Insurance Certificates; 2126-AA24
Cancellations.......................................................................
2458 General Jurisdiction Over Freight Forwarder Service................................ 2126-AA25
2459 +English Language Requirement; Qualifications of Drivers............................ 2126-AA31
2460 Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations (Rulemaking 2126-AA32
Resulting From a Section 610 Review)..............................................
2461 +General Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal Container 2126-AA38
Chassis and Trailers................................................................
2462 +Post-Accident Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Results; Reporting 2126-AA50
Requirements for the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.............................
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2463 Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Mexican Motor Carriers.............. 2126-AA30
2464 Conforming Amendments to DOT Drug and Alcohol Rule................................. 2126-AA58
2465 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Miscellaneous Technical Amendments....... 2126-AA62
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2466 Review: American Automobile Labeling Act........................................... 2127-AG18
2467 Review: Heavy Truck Conspicuity.................................................... 2127-AG19
2468 Review: Child Safety Seat Registration............................................. 2127-AG93
2469 Review: Air Bag On-Off Switches.................................................... 2127-AH12
2470 Review: Head Restraints for Light Trucks........................................... 2127-AH98
2471 Adaptation of Instrumented Lower Legs for Hybrid III Male and Female Adult Dummies. 2127-AI39
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2472 Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts................................... 2127-AB79
2473 Seating Systems Performance........................................................ 2127-AD08
2474 Certification Requirements of Multistage Vehicles.................................. 2127-AE27
2475 Convex Cross-View Mirrors.......................................................... 2127-AG41
2476 Upgrade Roof Crashworthiness....................................................... 2127-AG51
2477 Hybrid III 95th Percentile Male.................................................... 2127-AG79
2478 Buy American Requirements.......................................................... 2127-AG99
2479 Political Subdivision Participation in State Highway Safety Programs and State 2127-AH00
Highway Safety Agency...............................................................
2480 Definition of Community Transportation Vehicles.................................... 2127-AH23
2481 Metric Conversion--Phase III....................................................... 2127-AH27
2482 Upgrade Door Retention Performance................................................. 2127-AH34
2483 Administrative Rewrite of the Lighting Requirements Other Than Headlamps........... 2127-AH37
2484 Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance.............................. 2127-AH58
2485 Compliance and Enforcement......................................................... 2127-AH63
2486 Accelerator Control Systems........................................................ 2127-AH71
2487 +Frontal Offset Protection (Reg Plan Seq No. 106)................................. 2127-AH73
2488 Special Purpose Vehicles........................................................... 2127-AH75
2489 Brake Hoses........................................................................ 2127-AH79
2490 Low-Speed Vehicle Performance Requirements......................................... 2127-AH80
2491 Headlamp Glare..................................................................... 2127-AH81
2492 Motorcycle Headlamp System......................................................... 2127-AH92
2493 Improve Motorcycle Helmet Head Protection.......................................... 2127-AI03
2494 Label Placement on Rear Impact Guards.............................................. 2127-AI04
2495 Moving Barrier Tire Specification.................................................. 2127-AI05
2496 Reorganize and Harmonize Controls and Displays..................................... 2127-AI09
2497 Confidential Business Information.................................................. 2127-AI13
2498 'Early Warning' Defect Reporting Requirements...................................... 2127-AI25
2499 Defects in Foreign Countries....................................................... 2127-AI26
2500 Reimbursement Prior to Recall...................................................... 2127-AI28
2501 Disposition of Replaced Tires...................................................... 2127-AI29
2502 Record Retention (Amendment)....................................................... 2127-AI31
2503 Improve Tire Safety Information.................................................... 2127-AI32
2504 Improving the Safety of Child Restraints........................................... 2127-AI34
2505 Seat Belt Fit...................................................................... 2127-AI36
2506 Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor.............................................. 2127-AI38
2507 Voluntarily Installed Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages................................ 2127-AI40
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2508 +Automotive Fuel Economy Manufacturing Incentive for Alternative Fuel Vehicles...... 2127-AI41
2509 Idle Stop Technology Used in Some Hybrid Electric Vehicles......................... 2127-AI43
2510 +Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons................................. 2127-AI44
2511 Procedures for Participating In and Receiving Data From the National Driver 2127-AI45
Registration Problem Driver Pointer System..........................................
2512 Expanding the Auto Parts Marking Requirement....................................... 2127-AI46
2513 Parking Brakes for Non-School Bus Vehicles......................................... 2127-AI47
2514 Cargo Carrying Capacity............................................................ 2127-AI50
2515 Convex Mirrors for Commercial Trucks............................................... 2127-AI52
2516 Enhance Passenger-Side Mirror System............................................... 2127-AI53
2517 +Improved Tire Safety............................................................... 2127-AI54
2518 Child Safety Information Labels.................................................... 2127-AI55
2519 Horizontal Discharge Trailers...................................................... 2127-AI56
2520 Heavier Hybrid III Type 6-Year-Old Size Test Dummy................................. 2127-AI58
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2521 Brake Lining....................................................................... 2127-AC66
2522 +Platform Lift Systems.............................................................. 2127-AD50
2523 Radiator Safety Cap................................................................ 2127-AE59
2524 Upgrade Fuel Integrity Performance Requirements.................................... 2127-AF36
2525 Alternative Geometric Visibility Requirements for Lamps............................ 2127-AF75
2526 Power-Operated Windows: Roof Panels................................................ 2127-AF83
2527 Dealer Notification of Defect or Noncompliance Determination....................... 2127-AG27
2528 Power Window Safety Switches....................................................... 2127-AG36
2529 Seat Belt Positioning Devices...................................................... 2127-AG49
2530 Glare Reduction From Daytime Running Lamps......................................... 2127-AG86
2531 Administrative Rewrite for Headlamp Requirements................................... 2127-AG87
2532 Signal Lamps Used With Light Emitting Diodes....................................... 2127-AG88
2533 Motorcycle Mounted Reflex Reflector Height......................................... 2127-AG92
2534 +Allocation of Fuel Economy Credits................................................. 2127-AG97
2535 Placement of Wheelchair Restraints on Buses........................................ 2127-AH03
2536 Incorporate the 1996 Revision of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).. 2127-AH08
2537 +Harmonization of Head Restraints................................................... 2127-AH09
2538 Truck Air Braking Requirements..................................................... 2127-AH11
2539 Child Restraints for Older Children................................................ 2127-AH14
2540 Heavy Vehicle Antilock Brake System (ABS) Performance Requirement.................. 2127-AH16
2541 Ejection Mitigation Using Advanced Glazing......................................... 2127-AH50
2542 Upper Interior Impact.............................................................. 2127-AH61
2543 Registered Importers of Vehicles Not Originally Manufactured to Conform with the 2127-AH67
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards..............................................
2544 Vehicles With Raised Roofs......................................................... 2127-AH74
2545 School Bus Body Joint Strength..................................................... 2127-AH84
2546 Stowable or Fold-Away Child Restraint Anchorages................................... 2127-AH85
2547 Clarify Test Procedures for Brake Fluids........................................... 2127-AH96
2548 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems--Part 2.......................................... 2127-AH99
2549 Hybrid III Type 6-Year-Old Size Test Dummy......................................... 2127-AI00
2550 Fifth Percentile Female Test Dummy................................................. 2127-AI01
2551 Hybrid III Type 3-Year-Old Size Test Dummy......................................... 2127-AI02
2552 +Advanced Air Bags.................................................................. 2127-AI10
2553 Acceleration of Manufacturer Remedy Program........................................ 2127-AI27
2554 Prohibition of Sale or Lease of Equipment.......................................... 2127-AI30
2555 Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................................................... 2127-AI33
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2556 Trailer Test Rig................................................................... 2127-AI48
2557 Compliance for Multistage Manufacturers and Alterers............................... 2127-AI49
2558 Electrical Vehicle Safety.......................................................... 2127-AI57
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2559 +Crashworthiness Ratings............................................................ 2127-AA03
2560 +Flammability of Interior Materials--School Buses................................... 2127-AA44
2561 Review: Odometer Fraud............................................................. 2127-AF53
2562 +Review: Side Impact Protection..................................................... 2127-AF54
2563 Door Latch Exemption for Vehicles Equipped With Wheelchair Lifts and Ramps......... 2127-AG16
2564 Review: Redesigned Air Bags........................................................ 2127-AH13
2565 Use of Universal Child Seats in Aircraft........................................... 2127-AH56
2566 Defect Reporting and Notification.................................................. 2127-AH89
2567 Guidelines for States on Enforcement of Light Transmission......................... 2127-AH97
2568 Review: Antilock Brake Systems for Heavy Trucks.................................... 2127-AI14
2569 Review: Rear Impact Guards for Truck Trailers...................................... 2127-AI15
2570 Civil Penalties.................................................................... 2127-AI42
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2571 Automotive Fuel Economy Reports.................................................... 2127-AG00
2572 State-Issued Identification Documents.............................................. 2127-AG91
2573 Motorcycle Braking Requirements.................................................... 2127-AH15
2574 +Safety Incentive Grants for Use of Seat Belts-Allocations Based on State Seat Belt 2127-AH38
Use Rates...........................................................................
2575 Occupant Protection Incentive Grants............................................... 2127-AH40
2576 Neck Lateral Bending for 50th Percentile Male Side Impact Dummy Hybrid III (SID/ 2127-AH87
HIII)...............................................................................
2577 Theft Data for Calendar Year 1999.................................................. 2127-AI06
2578 Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 2001.................................... 2127-AI07
2579 High-Theft Lines for Model Year 2002............................................... 2127-AI08
2580 Sale or Lease of Defective or Noncompliant Tire.................................... 2127-AI23
2581 Safe Harbor Provision.............................................................. 2127-AI24
2582 Hybrid III Type 12-Month-Old Size Test Dummy....................................... 2127-AI37
2583 Interior Trunk Release............................................................. 2127-AI51
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2584 +Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal and Train Control 2130-AA94
Systems (Reg Plan Seq No. 107)....................................................
2585 Locomotive Crashworthiness......................................................... 2130-AB23
2586 Locomotive Event Recorders......................................................... 2130-AB34
2587 Revision to Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures................................. 2130-AB35
2588 Rules of Practice.................................................................. 2130-AB36
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2589 +Application of Random Testing and Other Alcohol and Drug Regulations to Employees 2130-AB39
of Foreign Railroads................................................................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2590 Local Rail Freight Assistance to States............................................ 2130-AA60
2591 +Whistle Bans at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings....................................... 2130-AA71
2592 Locomotive Cab Working Conditions.................................................. 2130-AA89
2593 Small Railroads; Policy Statement on Enforcement Program........................... 2130-AB15
2594 +Regulations on Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, 2130-AB24
Acquisitions of Control and Start-Up Operations.....................................
2595 Bridge Worker Safety Standards..................................................... 2130-AB25
2596 Roadway Equipment Safety........................................................... 2130-AB28
2597 Annual Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/ 2130-AB30
Incidents...........................................................................
2598 Determination of Minimum Testing Rate for Random Drug and Alcohol Testing.......... 2130-AB31
2599 +Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail Operations............ 2130-AB38
2600 Passenger Equipment Safety Standards............................................... 2130-AB48
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Railroad Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2601 +Freight Car Safety Standards: Maintenance-of-Way Equipment......................... 2130-AA68
2602 Blue Signal and Related Protections................................................ 2130-AA90
2603 Crane Safety Standards............................................................. 2130-AB27
2604 Railroad Car Conspicuity........................................................... 2130-AB41
2605 +Minimum Standards for Temperature in the Locomotive Cab............................ 2130-AB46
2606 Improvements to the System for Reporting Train Accidents........................... 2130-AB50
2607 Revision to the Accident/Incident Reporting Regulations and Guide.................. 2130-AB51
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2608 Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Grade-Crossing Signal Systems.............. 2130-AA97
2609 Revision of Regulations Addressing Discontinuance or Modification of Signal Systems 2130-AB05
2610 Revision of Signal System Reporting Requirements................................... 2130-AB06
2611 Use of One-Person Crews in Rail Operations......................................... 2130-AB18
2612 +Requirements for Proficiency in the Use of the English Language and for the Use of 2130-AB40
English Units of Measurements in Communications About Railroad Operations in the
United States.......................................................................
2613 Automatic Train Control and Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System; Northeast 2130-AB47
Corridor Railroads..................................................................
2614 Power Brake Regulations: Freight Power Brake Revisions............................. 2130-AB49
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Federal Transit Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2615 +Bus Testing........................................................................ 2132-AA30
2616 +Clean Fuels Formula Grant Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 108)......................... 2132-AA64
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2617 Buy America Requirements; Amendment to Certification Procedures.................... 2132-AA62
2618 School Bus Operations.............................................................. 2132-AA67
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Federal Transit Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2619 +NEPA and Related Procedures for Transportation Decisionmaking; Protection of Public 2132-AA43
Works, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges and Historic Sites............................
2620 +Statewide Metropolitan Planning.................................................... 2132-AA66
2621 Buy America Requirements; Permanent Waiver for Microcomputers...................... 2132-AA68
2622 State Safety Oversight; Rail Fixed Guideway Systems................................ 2132-AA69
2623 +Requirement for Third-Party Contracting with FTA Recipients........................ 2132-AA70
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2624 Charter Services Demonstration Program............................................. 2132-AA58
2625 Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Drug Use in Transit Operations.................... 2132-AA71
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Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2626 Seaway Regulations and Rules and Tariff of Tolls................................... 2135-AA12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Research and Special Programs Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2627 +Maps and Records of Pipeline Locations and Characteristics; Notification of State 2137-AB48
Agencies; Pipe Inventory............................................................
2628 Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Aircraft............. 2137-AD18
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Research and Special Programs Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2629 Pipeline Safety: Gas Gathering Line Definition..................................... 2137-AB15
2630 Hazardous Materials: Retention of Shipping Papers.................................. 2137-AC64
2631 +Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, Unloading, and 2137-AC68
Storage (Reg Plan Seq No. 109)....................................................
2632 Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Cargo Tanks.................................. 2137-AC90
2633 Pipeline Safety: Further Regulatory Review; Gas Pipeline Safety Standards.......... 2137-AD01
2634 +Pipeline Safety: Recommendations To Change Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety 2137-AD10
Standards...........................................................................
2635 Hazardous Materials: Hazard Communication Requirements--Petitions for Rulemaking 2137-AD28
and Miscellaneous Amendments........................................................
2636 Hazardous Materials: Air Carrier Emergency Telephone Number Requirements........... 2137-AD29
2637 +Hazardous Materials Safety: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders on Aircraft......... 2137-AD33
2638 +Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks 2137-AD36
Transporting Flammable Liquids......................................................
2639 Hazardous Materials: Adoption of latest IAEA and Other Miscellaneous Revisions and 2137-AD40
Clarifications......................................................................
2640 Pipeline Safety: Producer-Operated Outer Continental Shelf Gas and Hazardous Liquid 2137-AD42
Pipelines That Cross Directly Into State Waters.....................................
2641 Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments for Unloading IM Portable Tanks on a 2137-AD44
Transport Vehicle - Petition for Rulemaking.........................................
2642 Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries........................... 2137-AD48
2643 Hazardous Materials: Revision of the Requirements for Hazardous Waste Manifests.... 2137-AD50
2644 Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Gas 2137-AD54
Transmission Pipeline Operators)....................................................
2645 Hazardous Materials: Frangible Discs on Tank Cars.................................. 2137-AD57
2646 Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Annual Reports................. 2137-AD59
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Research and Special Programs Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2647 Quantity Limitations Aboard Aircraft............................................... 2137-AA85
2648 +Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Cylinders.................................... 2137-AA92
2649 DOT 3AL Aluminum Cylinders; Safety Problems........................................ 2137-AB51
2650 +Pipeline Safety: Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines.......................... 2137-AC30
2651 Filling of Propane Cylinders....................................................... 2137-AC86
2652 Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Standards for Infectious Substances and 2137-AD13
Genetically Modified Microorganisms.................................................
2653 Hazardous Materials: Revised and Clarified Hazardous Materials Safety Rulemaking 2137-AD20
and Program Procedures..............................................................
2654 Pipeline Safety: Controlling Corrosion on Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide 2137-AD24
Pipelines...........................................................................
2655 Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates to Pipeline Safety Requirements (1999)........... 2137-AD35
2656 Hazardous Materials: Limited Extension of Requirements for Labeling Certain 2137-AD37
Shipments of Materials Poisonous by Inhalation (PIH)................................
2657 Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime 2137-AD41
Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical
Instructions........................................................................
2658 Revisions; Definition of Administrator............................................. 2137-AD43
2659 Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Hazardous 2137-AD49
Liquid Operators With Less Than 500 Miles of Pipeline)..............................
2660 Hazardous Materials: Reduction of Registration Fees................................ 2137-AD53
2661 Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Accident Reporting Revisions............ 2137-AD56
2662 Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Maintenance, Requalification, and Repair of 2137-AD58
DOT Specification Cylinders.........................................................
2663 Hazardous Materials Regulations: Editorial Corrections and Clarifications.......... 2137-AD60
2664 Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Repair 2137-AD61
Criteria)...........................................................................
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Research and Special Programs Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2665 Pipeline Safety: Passage of Internal Inspection Devices............................ 2137-AB71
2666 +Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation......................... 2137-AC00
2667 Pipeline Safety: Periodic Underwater Inspections................................... 2137-AC54
2668 Hazardous Materials: Revisions to the Incident Reporting Requirements and the 2137-AD21
Detailed Hazardous Materials Incident Report DOT Form...............................
2669 Pipeline Safety: Enforcement Procedures............................................ 2137-AD22
2670 Pipeline Safety: Pressure Testing Older Pipelines in Terminals..................... 2137-AD26
2671 Hazardous Materials: Revised and Clarified Hazardous Materials Exemptions 2137-AD30
Procedures..........................................................................
2672 Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank Rollover Requirements.............................. 2137-AD34
2673 Pipeline Safety: Integrity Management Communication................................ 2137-AD62
2674 Pipeline Safety: Controlling Corrosion on Gas Pipelines............................ 2137-AD63
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Research and Special Programs Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2675 Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Rail Car and Motor 2137-AD19
Vehicle.............................................................................
2676 Hazardous Materials: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications................ 2137-AD51
2677 Pipeline Safety: Drug and Alcohol Testing for Pipeline Facility Employees.......... 2137-AD55
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Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2678 +Cargo Preference Regulations--Carriage of Agricultural Exports..................... 2133-AB37
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2679 Eligibility of U.S.-Flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to 2133-AB45
Obtain a Fishery Endorsement to the Vessel's Documentation..........................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maritime Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2680 Update to Part 205 - Audit Appeals; Policy and Procedure........................... 2133-AB42
2681 Denial of Transfer to Foreign Registry Upon Revocation of Fishery Endorsement...... 2133-AB44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2682 Modernizing the Passenger Origin-Destination Survey................................ 2139-AA01
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2683 Air Carrier Traffic and Capacity Data By Nonstop Segment and On-Flight Market...... 2139-AA08
2684 +Amendment to Part 234 to Collect Causal Information for Airline Delays and 2139-AA09
Cancellations.......................................................................
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+ DOT-designated significant regulation
Bureau of Transportation Statistics--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2685 Amendment to the Definitions of Revenue and Nonrevenue Passengers.................. 2139-AA07
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OST)
_______________________________________________________________________
2175. +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
SANPRM 07/24/00 65 FR 45551
NPRM 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The extensions for the existing rule are under
RINs 2105-AC75 and 2105-AD00.
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
_______________________________________________________________________
2176. +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.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38128
ANPRM Comment Period End 09/14/98
Reply Comment Period End 10/13/98
NPRM 04/00/02
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
_______________________________________________________________________
2177. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 14 USC 41702; 14 USC 41705; 14 USC 41712
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department is proposing to amend its rules implementing
the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 concerning requirements for movable
aisle armrests. The amendment would clarify the application of the
movable armrest requirement to all classes of service in an aircraft.
In addition, in response to changed practices in parts of the airline
industry, the Department is proposing to require preboarding to be made
available for passengers with disabilities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________
2178. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-355; EO 11738; EO 12549; EO 12689
CFR Citation: 49 CFR PART 29; 49 CFR PART 32
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would provide DOT specific amendments for a
uniform Governmentwide rule on debarment and suspension
(nonprocurement) & drug-free workplace.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ladd Hakes, Department of Transportation, Office of the
Secretary, Office of the Senior Executive (M-62), 400 Seventh Street,
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4268
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AD01
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2179. REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR AIR CARRIERS REGARDING
DISABILITY-RELATED COMPLAINTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 41705
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 382
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, Implementation of Plan Required by PL
106-181, sec 707.
Abstract: The Office of the Secretary will propose in the NPRM a
reporting requirement for air carriers to periodically file information
with DOT regarding disability-related complaints they receive. The NPRM
will include detailed categories for the reporting which will be of use
to DOT, disabled air travelers, and Congress. DOT will report to
Congress each year, on the results of the review, as required by the
Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st
century.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Blane A. Workie, Attorney, Department of
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room 4116/C-70, 400 7th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AD04
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OST)
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2180. +DIRECT AIR CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY FOR RETURNING STRANDED CHARTER
PASSENGERS
Priority: Other Significant
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/11/80 45 FR 46812
NPRM Comment Period End 09/25/80
Reply Comment Period End 10/10/80
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________
2181. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AA45
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2182. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
2183. 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; PL 96-354; 5 USC 601
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/23/83 48 FR 43343
NPRM Comment Period End 11/07/83
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: 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
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Phone: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________
2184. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/05/84 49 FR 39337
NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/84
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________
2185. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/18/84 49 FR 49111
NPRM Comment Period End 03/19/85
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
2186. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/01/84 49 FR 30742
NPRM Comment Period End 09/17/84
Reply Comment Period End 10/02/84
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________
2187. +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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/26/89 54 FR 31052
NPRM Extended Comment Period 08/23/89 54 FR 35005
NPRM Comment Period End 08/25/89
NPRM Comment Period End 09/25/89
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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Agency Contact: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of Transportation,
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________
2188. +PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG-TESTING PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/13/90 55 FR 28782
NPRM Comment Period End 08/13/90
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________
2189. +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.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/20/94 59 FR 31818
NPRM Comment Period End 08/19/94
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________
2190. USE OF DIRECT FINAL RULEMAKING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 49 USC 1657
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 5.21; 49 CFR 5.35
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department is considering a new rulemaking procedure to
expedite the processing of noncontroversial changes to its regulations.
Rules that the Secretary judges to be unlikely to result in public
comment would be published as `direct final' rules. Such direct final
rules would advise the public that no adverse comment is anticipated
and that, unless written adverse comment or notice of intent to submit
such comment is received within a specified number of days, the rule
will become effective 60 days from the date of publication in the
Federal Register.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/04/95 60 FR 39919
NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/95
Final Action 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: 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: 202 366-4723
Fax: 202 366-9313
RIN: 2105-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________
2191. OVERBOOKING OF FLIGHTS: ELIMINATION OF AIRPORT NOTICE SIGNS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/03/96 61 FR 27818
NPRM Comment Period End 07/18/96
Final Action 04/00/02
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
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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
_______________________________________________________________________
2192. FEES AND CHARGES FOR SPECIAL SERVICES: REINVENTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/21/99 64 FR 3229
NPRM Comment Period End 03/22/99
Final Action 12/00/01
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
_______________________________________________________________________
2193. AMENDMENTS TO MODAL ALCOHOL TESTING RULES: PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 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
To Be Withdrawn 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________
2194. 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
Final Rule 04/00/02
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________
2195. +UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS
WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 49 USC 322(a)
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 19
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action implements changes to OMB Circular A-110 that
were issued by OMB on October 8, 1999, providing uniform guidance for
administering grants to institutions of higher education, hospitals,
and other nonprofit organizations. The change provides guidance on
making data produced under awards available to the public. The
regulation is essentially a word-for-word issuance of the requirements
in OMB Cirular 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 03/16/00 65 FR 14406
Final Action 04/00/02
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
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the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________
2196. +AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27; 49 CFR 37
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Transportation is proposing to amend its
rules implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by
adopting as its standards revised accessibility guidelines proposed by
the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access
Board). The Access Board published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) to revise and update the accessibility guidelines for the ADA
and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) in the November 16, 1999 issue
of the Federal Register. This proposed rule would adopt the Access
Board's revised and updated ADA guidelines and make a conforming change
to the Department's rule implementing the ADA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/08/00 65 FR 48444
NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/00
Final Action 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Blane A. Workie, Attorney, Department of
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room 4116/C-70, 400 7th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________
2197. PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; UNIFORM FORMS AND OTHER REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-178; 112 Stat. 107 and 113; 42 USC 2000d; PL
102-581
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 26
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This NPRM proposes implementation procedures for a memorandum
of understanding (MOU) between DOT and the Small Business
Administration. The MOU establishes reciprocity and streamlines
certification procedures for participation in SBA's 8(a) Business
Development and Small Disadvantaged Business program, and DOT's DBE
program. This document also proposed a uniform certification
application form and a uniform reporting form. This document also
requests comments for issues relating to personal net worth
requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 23208
NPRM Comment Period End 06/07/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Laura Aguilar, Attorney, Department of Transportation,
Office of the Secretary, C-10, Room 10102
Phone: 202 366-0365
Fax: 202 366-9170
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________
2198. PARTICIPATION BY MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS AND
OTHER TECHNICAL REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 105-178, TEA-21; PL 102-581
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 26.11 (Revision); 49 CFR 26.21 (Revision); 49 CFR
26.37 (Revision); 49 CFR 26.45 (Revision); 49 CFR 26.55 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim final rule changes threshold requirements for
Federal Transit Administration and Federal Aviation Administration
recipients to establish DBE programs and overall goals. Each August 1,
recipients must submit DBE goals for the following fiscal year. This
change will reduce burdens on entities receiving smaller Federal
grants. The DOT is issuing an interim final rule in order to reduce the
burden, this fiscal year, for the smallest grant recipients. This
document also makes technical changes to 49 CFR part 26.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/15/00 65 FR 68949
Interim Final Rule Effective 11/15/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 01/02/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Laura Aguilar, Attorney, Department of Transportation,
Office of the Secretary, C-10, Room 10102
Phone: 202 366-0365
Fax: 202 366-9170
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________
2199. PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 23 USC 324; 42 USC 2000d et seq; 49 USC 1611, 47107,
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47113, 47123; EO 12138; 3 CFR 1951 comp., p. 393, sec. 1101 (b); ...
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 2a, subpart G
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 30, 1993.
Abstract: In May 1997, the Department issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to revise its disadvantaged business
enterprise (DBE) regulation. The SNPRM included proposals for revising
the airport concessions portion of the DBE program. When the
Department, in February 1999, issued a final rule based on the SNPRM,
we did not publish a final version of the airport concessions proposal.
This SNPRM seeks comments on an airport concessions subpart to part 26
that takes into account comments on the May 1997 SNPRM, adapts
provisions of the rest of part 26 to the concessions context, and
proposes options for provisions affecting car rental operations at
airports. These options are based in part on a recent memorandum of
understanding between the American Car Rental Association and the
Airport Minority Advisory Council making recommendations to the
Department on this aspect of the rulemaking. This SNPRM was
inadvertently published under RIN 2105-AB92.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
SNPRM 09/08/00 65 FR 54454
SNPRM Comment Period End 10/23/00
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, 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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________
2200. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 571 to 583; 5 USC 561 to 570
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Statement of Policy on Alternative Dispute Resolution
(ADR) is intended to provide information about ADR, introduce new ADR
initiatives and promote the use of ADR. DOT will use ADR to advance its
mission by preventing, minimizing escalation of, and resolving disputes
among employees and with external parties.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/15/00 65 FR 69121
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 01/16/01
Final Action 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Judith S. Kaleta, Senior Counsel for Dispute
Resolution, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room
10428, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0992
Fax: 202 366-3388
RIN: 2105-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________
2201. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to
6107; EO 12250
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 21; 49 CFR 27
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to amend DOT's regulations implementing
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (Section 504), and the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act). Together, these statutes prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,
disability, and age in programs or activities that receive Federal
financial assistance. In 1988, the Civil Rights Restoration Act (CRRA)
added definitions of `program or activity' and `program' to Title VI
and added a definition of `program or activity' to Section 504 and the
Age Discrimination Act. The added definitions were designed to clarify
the broad scope of coverage of recipients' programs or activities under
these statutes. The promulgation of this proposed regulation
incorporates the CRRA's definition of `program or activity' and
`program' into Title VI, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act
regulations. This proposed regulation also promotes consistency and
enforceability of these statutes. This is a joint notice of proposed
rulemaking with other Federal agencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Final Action Effective 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Blane A. Workie, Attorney, Department of
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room 4116/C-70, 400 7th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________
2202. OVER THE ROAD BUSES: EXTENSION OF DUE DATE FOR INFORMATION
COLLECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 12101-12213; 49 USC 322
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 37
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: The Department of Transportation is amending its Americans
with Disabilities Act regulations concerning accessibility of over-the-
road buses with respect to information collection requirements by
postponing the requirement for bus companies to submit information
reporting ridership on accessible fixed route service and the
acquisition of buses and designating of the Federal Motor carrier
Safety Administration as the recipient of the data.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/06/01 66 FR 10968
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Blane A. Workie, Attorney, Department of
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room 4116/C-70, 400 7th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________
2203. STANDARD TIME ZONE BOUNDARY IN THE STATE OF NORTH
DAKOTA: MORTON COUNTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 260 to 267
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would relocate Morton County, ND, from mountain
time to central time. This proposal is based on a request from the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for Morton County, ND.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/03/01 66 FR 40666
NPRM Comment Period End 09/17/01
Final Action 12/00/01
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: 202 366-4723
RIN: 2105-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (OST)
_______________________________________________________________________
2204. 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 has classified that section 105 of the
ADA preempts even indirect State regulation that `has a connection with
or reference to' airline rates, routes, or services, but does not
preempt State contract law with respect to interpretation and
enforcement of agreements voluntarily entered into by air carriers.
Other courts continue to issue decisions applying this provision to a
multitude of different circumstances. The Department believes that this
process of exploring the interpretation of section 105 will continue,
and is considering the admissibility of terminating this proceeding.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/15/79 44 FR 9948
Interim Final Rule 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
_______________________________________________________________________
2205. +STATEMENT OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY ON REBATING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 601; 49 USC 1301 to 1302; 49 USC 1305; 49 USC
1324(a); 49 USC 1371 to 1379; 49 USC 1381 to 1382; 49 USC 1384; 49 USC
1386; 49 USC 1461; 49 USC 1481 to 1482; 49 USC 1502; 49 USC 1504
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 399.80; 14 CFR 399.85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department is proposing to provide formal notice to the
public of its enforcement policy concerning the rebating of
international air fares by adopting that policy as a Policy Statement
in the regulations. No change in the substance of that policy is
intended. The Department also proposes to revoke an existing Policy
Statement on the advertising of rebates that is contrary to DOT's
current enforcement policy. The proposal responds to a request for such
action by the American Society of Travel Agents. The proposed
regulation is significant because it involves important departmental
policies and substantial industry interest.
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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
_______________________________________________________________________
2206. +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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________
2207. 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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________
2208. +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, 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
_______________________________________________________________________
2209. ELECTRONIC FILING OPTION IN DOT PROCEEDINGS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 1655; 49 USC 1657; 45 USC 431
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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
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This is a procedural change that presents no
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
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (OST)
_______________________________________________________________________
2210. +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.
Future actions for airport concessions will be addressed under RIN
2105-AC91. Therefore, this action is being withdrawn.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
SNPRM (Published under RIN 2105-
AB92) 05/30/97 62 FR 29548
Withdrawn 10/05/01
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________
2211. MAINTENANCE OF AND ACCESS TO RECORDS PERTAINING TO INDIVIDUALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 49 USC 322
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to exempt from certain provisions of the
Privacy Act the record system designed to assist in finding Suspected
Unapproved Parts used in aviation, and a record system used to manage
the flow of data about commercial motor carriers. A notice of proposed
rulemaking was inadvertently published in the Federal Register under
RIN 2105-AC57 (66 FR 1294). The final rule was inadvertently published
under RIN Number 2105-AC9.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/08/01 66 FR 1294
NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/01
Final Action 04/23/01 66 FR 20406
Final Action Effective 05/23/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Yvonne Coates, Department of Transportation, Office of
the Secretary
Phone: 202 366-6964
Fax: 202 366-7024
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________
2212. EXTENSION OF COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEM (CRS) REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40102; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC
40113; 49 USC 41712
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 255
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action extends the expiration date of DOT's rules
regulating computer reservation systems owned by airlines or airline
affiliates that are used by travel agencies from March 31, 2001 to
March 31, 2002. The Department is conducting a reexamination of the
rules to see whether they should be continued or modified. That action
is being taken
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under RIN 2105-AC65. The extension is necessary so that the current
rules will remain in force.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/30/01 66 FR 17352
Final Action Effective 03/31/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The rules were were previously extended from
March 31, 2000 to March 31, 2001 under RIN 2150-AC75.
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-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________
2213. PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL
TESTING PROGRAMS; TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 49 USC 102; 49 USC 301; 40 USC 5331; 49 USC 20140; 49
USC 45106; 49 USC 31306; 49 USC 45101
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes a series of technical amendments to DOT's
drug and alcohol testing procedural rule, which goes into effect August
1, 2001. The purpose of these technical amendments is to clarify
certain provisions of the final rule and address omissions or problems
which have been discovered since publication of the final rule in
December 2000. The final rule was published under RIN 2105-AC49.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action Effective 08/01/01
Final Action 08/09/01 66 FR 41944
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: 202 366-4723
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2105-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Prerule Stage
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
_______________________________________________________________________
2214. +STANDARDS FOR LIVING ORGANISMS IN SHIPS' BALLAST WATER
DISCHARGED IN U.S. WATERS (USCG-2001-10486)
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 16 USC 4711
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 151
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would add a performance standard (to 33 CFR
part 151, subpart D) for all ballast water treatment methods being used
as alternatives to mid-ocean ballast water exchange. It supports the
Coast Guard's strategic goals of marine safety and protection of
natural resources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: G-MSO Dr. Richard Everett, Project Manager, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard
Phone: 202 267-2243
RIN: 2115-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Proposed Rule Stage
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
_______________________________________________________________________
2215. 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
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Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/10/92
NPRM 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Linda Burdette, Project Manager, National Pollution
Fund Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Suite
1000, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Phone: 202 493-6831
RIN: 2115-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________
2216. +SALVAGE AND MARINE FIREFIGHTING REQUIREMENTS; VESSEL RESPONSE
PLANS FOR OIL (USCG-1998-3417)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 98 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2115-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________
2217. DEEPWATER PORTS (USCG-1998-3884)
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 necessitates changes to the current Deepwater Port regulations.
These regulations were developed in the 1970s 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 will also consider
revising the regulations to address technological advancements and
operational experience gained over the last 20 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 rulemaking will
encompass a complete review of the Deepwater Port Regulations. This
project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of maritime safety
and protection of natural resources.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 08/29/97 62 FR 45774
ANPRM Comment Period End 10/13/97
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ANPRM was published under Docket Number USCG-
1998-4441. This docket number is replaced with USCG-1998-3884.
Agency Contact: CDR Mark Prescott, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington,
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0225
RIN: 2115-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________
2218. 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 state title, 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; implement
statutory changes from the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996, (Pub.
L. 104-324); and implement statutory changes from the Coast Guard
Authorization of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-383). This rulemaking supports the
Coast Guard's strategic goal of maritime mobility.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dennis Nelson, Project Manager, Department of
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation Center,
792 T.J. Jackson DR, Falling Waters, WV 25419
Phone: 304 271-2400
RIN: 2115-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________
2219. VAPOR CONTROL SYSTEMS (USCG-1999-5150)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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
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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 06/00/02
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: 202 267-0081
RIN: 2115-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________
2220. REVISION OF AUXILIARY REGULATIONS (USCG-1999-6712)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 14 USC 633; 14 USC 892
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project will revise regulations that govern the
operation and administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. These
regulations need to be changed to comform to the provisions of the
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996 which amended the relevant
statues in title 14, United States Code. These provisions clarified the
organization and status of the Auxiliary, broadened the role of the
Auxiliary, and provided additional liability protection for Auxiliary
members assigned to Coast Guard duty. This project supports the Coast
Guard strategic goals of maritime safety, maritime mobility, maritime
security, and protection of natural resources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: CDR Chris Olin, Project Manager, G-OCX, Department of
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1012
RIN: 2115-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________
2221. ALLOWING ALTERNATIVE SOURCE TO INCANDESCENT LIGHT IN PRIVATE AIDS
TO NAVIGATION (USCG-2000-7466)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 14 USC 83; 14 USC 85; 43 USC 1333
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 66
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Coast Guard is seeking to let the lighting industry and
owners of private aids to navigation take advantage of a recent
improvement in technology--one that enables the use of lanterns based
on light-emitting diodes, which would reduce the consumption of power
and simplify the maintenance of the aids. The use of these lanterns
should stimulate competition in the industry and allow the marking of
the aids in a desirable manner. This rule supports the Coast Guard's
strategic goals of maritime safety and maritime mobility.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 10/04/00 65 FR 59124
Direct Final Rule Withdrawn 01/02/01 66 FR 8
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The Coast Guard withdrew the direct final rule
because it received an adverse comment. The Coast Guard will publish an
NPRM to solicit additional comments from the public.
Agency Contact: Daniel Andrusiak, Project Manager, G-OPN-2, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington,
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0327
RIN: 2115-AF98
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2222. +VESSEL AND FACILITY RESPONSE PLANS FOR OIL: 2003 EQUIPMENT CAPS
AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY REVISIONS (USCG-2001-8661)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 153; 33 CFR 154; 33 CFR 155
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes to the Vessel Response
Plans, Marine Transportation Facility Response Plans, and revise the
language in the Code of Federal Register concerning methods and
procedures for removing oil from coastal waters. This rulemaking
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protection of natural
resources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Pond, Project Manager, G-MOR-2, Department of
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW, Washington, DC
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-6603
RIN: 2115-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________
2223. +POST CASUALTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING (USCG-2001-8773)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 105-383, sec 304
CFR Citation: 46 CFR 4
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project will revise the requirements for chemical
testing following a serious marine incident. The revision will
establish procedures to ensure that alcohol testing be conducted within
2 hours of a serious marine incident, as required by the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 1998. The rule will also make additional minor
procedural changes to the part. This rule supports the Coast Guard
strategic goal of maritime safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
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Agency Contact: LCDR Scott Budka, Project Manager, G-MOA-1, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW
Phone: 202 267-2026
RIN: 2115-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________
2224. ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (ECDIS) (USCG-
2001-8826)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1223; 33 USC 1231; 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 3703; 46
USC 6101; 46 USC 8502
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 164
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would allow commercial vessels the option of
using an IMO-approved Electronic Charting Display and Information
System (ECDIS) as a primary means of navigation in U.S. waters in lieu
of paper charts. Compliance with this rule would be optional, any
vessel choosing not to use such an ECDIS must continue to navigate
using corrected and updated printed charts and publications. This
regulation supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of maritime
safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 05/02/01 66 FR 21899
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/02/01
NPRM 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Detweiler, Project Manager G-MWV-3, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW, Washington,
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0574
RIN: 2115-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________
2225. +TANK LEVEL OR PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICES (USCG-2001-9046)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 99 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 2115-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________
2226. NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES, TERRITORIAL SEA, CONTIGUOUS
ZONE; CONFORMING DEFINITIONS TO STATUTORY CHANGES AND PRESIDENTIAL
PROCLAMATIONS (USCG-2001-9044)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 3306 to 3307; 46 USC 3703; 49 USC
1804; 49 USC 1655; 14 USC 633; 14 USC 80
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 26; 33 CFR 62; 33 CFR 64; 33 CFR 95; 33 CFR 100;
33 CFR 110; 33 CFR 154 to 156; 33 CFR 160 to 161; 33 CFR 164 to 165; 46
CFR 175
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project will make substantive changes to current
regulations, but only to the extent required to conform to the
congressionally mandated changes in the laws administered and enforced
by the Coast Guard as listed in section 301 of the Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 1998 (a. Ports and Waterways Safety Act, b.
subtitle II of title 46). We will redefine the `territorial sea,'
`navigable waters of the United States,' `high seas,' `contiguous
zone,' and `exclusive economic zone' to clarify the varying definitions
of those terms under different laws administered and enforced by the
Coast Guard, as well as relevant Presidential proclamations. This
project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Alex Weller, Project Manager (G-LMI), Department of
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC
20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0097
RIN: 2115-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________
2227. REVISE OPTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO NOTICES OF VIOLATIONS
(USCG-2001-9175)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 14 USC 633; PL 100-690
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 1.07; 49 CFR 1.46
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project would revise 33 CFR 1.07, Notice of violation,
to change the process for a `no action' option. This change would
preserve the existing options of paying the `ticket' and closing the
case, or requesting a hearing; it would replace the current default of
the `no action resulting in referral to a hearing officer' to `no
action resulting in a finding of proved and assessment of a penalty.'
This project supports the Commandant's workload reduction initiative by
increasing the efficiency of Coast Guard resources by removing a time-
consuming, unnecessary step in the processing of notices of violations
for which no response was received.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Doug Rabe, Project Manager, G-MOA, Department of
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Room 2407, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 267-1428
RIN: 2115-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________
2228. SHIPBOARD MARINE POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLANS FOR OIL AND/
OR NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES (USCG-2001-9174)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1901-1915
CFR Citation: 33 CFR part 151
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, January 1, 2003, Approved by Flag
State of Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL
73/78), Annex II, Regulation 16.
Abstract: This project would implement the requirements of the
International Convention for the
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Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), Annex II, Regulation
16. Regulation 16 requires that every ship of 150 gross tons and above,
certified to carry noxious liquid substances (NLS), carry a shipboard
marine pollution emergency plan for oil and/or NLS. Regulation 16
requires these plans be approved by the Flag State no later than
January 1, 2003. This project will modify existing regulations in 33
CFR part 151 for Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEP) to
address this new requirement. This project supports the Coast Guard's
strategic goal of protection of the marine environment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LT Michael Roldan, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington,
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0106
RIN: 2115-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________
2229. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPELLER INJURY AVOIDANCE
MEASURES (USCG 2001-10163)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 46 USC 4302
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 175
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish Federal requirements for non-
planing recreational houseboats equipped with propeller driven
propulsion located aft of the transom. This rule would require owners
of these non-planing recreational houseboats to install either one or
two propulsion unit measures (a propeller guard or a jet pump drive) or
employ three combined measures (use of an ignition cut-off switch,
where installed, and install a swim ladder interlock device and an aft-
visibility device). These requirements would reduce the number of
boaters who are seriously or fatally injured when struck by the
propeller of a non-planing recreational houseboat. This rulemaking
would implement recommendations made by the National Boating Safety
Advisory Council. It supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of
marine safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________
2230. PORTABLE TANKS AND INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (USCG-
2001-10180)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1903; 49 USC app 1804; EO 12234; 45 FR 58801; 3
CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46; ...
CFR Citation: 46 CFR 98.30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This project would revise the rules to permit the use of
certain types of portable tanks and other bulk containers for the
transfer of hazardous liquid cargoes while on board vessels. These
tanks and containers are currently recognized for the transport of
various hazardous materials in accordance with both the Hazardous
Materials regulations (HMR) of the Department of Transportation in
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter C, and the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. This project
supports the Coast Guard's strategic plans for marine safety and
maritime mobility.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LT Michael Roldan, Project Manager, G-MSO, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington,
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0106
RIN: 2115-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________
2231. TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME: IN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND,
ALASKA (USCG-2001-10254)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1223
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 167; 33 CFR 161
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would implement amendments to the existing
Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). The amendments to
the TSS have been approved by the International Maritime Organization,
and have been validated by a recent Port Access Route Study (PARS).
Implementing these amendments into the Code of Federal Regulations
would provide straight traffic lanes between the Bligh Reef Pilot
Station and Cape Hinchinbrook, and should reduce the risk for vessels
operating within the area. The length of transit in Prince William
Sound would also be reduced. With the course change removed from the
original TSS, the minimum distance from the center of the southbound
traffic lane to Naked Island would increase from six (6) to nine (9)
nautical miles, reducing the risk of drift groundings. This project
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of increasing maritime
mobility, protecting natural resources and improving marine safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: George Detweiler, Project Manager G-MWV-3, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW, Washington,
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0574
RIN: 2115-AG20
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2232. SAFETY ZONES FOR OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF FACILITIES IN
THE GULF OF MEXICO (CGD08-01-025)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 14 USC 85; 33 USC 2071
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 147
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Coast Guard proposes to establish safety zones around
five petroleum and gas production facilities in the Outer Continental
Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico. The four platforms and one moored spar
buoy need to be protected from vessels operating outside the normal
shipping channels and fairways. Placing safety zones around these
facilities will significantly reduce the threat of allisions, oil
spills and releases of natural gas. The proposed regulation would
prevent all vessels from entering or remaining in specified areas
around the platforms except for the following: An attending vessel; a
vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing; or a
vessel authorized by the Eighth Coast Guard District Commander. The
proposed safety zones are necessary to protect the safety of life,
property and the environment and support the Coast Guard's strategic
goals of marine safety and protection of natural resources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: LT Karrie Trebbe, Department of Transportation, U.S.
Coast Guard, Eighth Coast Guard District Commander, Hale Boggs Federal
Bldg., 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504 589-6271
RIN: 2115-AG22
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Transportation (DOT) Final Rule Stage
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
_______________________________________________________________________
2233. +DISCHARGE-REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FOR VESSELS CARRYING OIL (CGD 90-068)
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 United States and carrying oil or hazardous
substances. This action implemented those provisions. This project
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protection of natural
resources. This project is considered significant because of
substantial public interest.
Timetable:
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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 Rule 12/00/01
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
Phone: 202 267-0971
RIN: 2115-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________
2234. REPORTING MARINE CASUALTIES (USCG-2000-6927)
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 11/02/00 65 FR 65808
Supplemental NPRM 07/12/01 66 FR 36530
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period
End 09/10/01
Final Rule 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This rulemaking was formerly docketed under CGD
91-216.
Agency Contact: Emily McIntyre, Project Manager, G-MOA, Department of
Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, G-MOA-2, 2100 Second Street SW, Room
2407, Washington, DC 20593
Phone: 202 267-1432
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 2115-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________
2235. HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES OR OTHER DANGEROUS CARGOES WITHIN OR
CONTIGUOUS TO WATERFRONT FACILITIES (USCG-1998-4302)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1231
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 126
Legal Deadline: None
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Abstract: This rulemaking is intended to revise existing regulations
covering waterfront facilities that handle dangerous cargoes. The
present regulations are outdated and do not reflect improved safety
procedures and modern transportation methods, such as the use of
containers. Where appropriate, the regulations would incorporate
industry standards regarding the handling of hazardous materials at
waterfront facilities. This project supports the Vice Commandant's
workload reduction initiative, and also supports the Coast Guard's
strategic goal of maritime safety by reducing deaths and injuries in
the maritime industry.
Timetable:
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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 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: An independent study has been completed and
incorporated with comments from the public in the preparation of the
rulemaking. Old Docket Number CGD 92-026.
Agency Contact: LCDR Charles Srioudom, Project Manager, G-MSO-2,
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW,
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-0626
RIN: 2115-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________
2236. +MARINE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED FACILITY RESPONSE PLANS FOR
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (USCG-1999-5705)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 100 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2115-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________
2237. +TANK VESSEL RESPONSE PLANS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (USCG-1998-
4354)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 101 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 2115-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________
2238. NUMBERING OF UNDOCUMENTED BARGES (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 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 natural resources.
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 01/11/01 66 FR 2385
NPRM Comment Period End 04/11/01
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Old Docket Number CGD 93-091.
Agency Contact: Thomas Willis, Project Manager, National Vessel
Documentation Center, Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard,
792 T. J. Jackson Dr, Falling Waters, WV 25419-9502
Phone: 304 271-2506
RIN: 2115-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________
2239. LICENSING AND MANNING FOR OFFICERS OF TOWING VESSELS (USCG 1999-
6224)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 14 USC 633; 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 a third level of license where there have been only two. Each
level will require greater experience and proficiency than the one
before. 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, testing for drugs, and successful
testing for competence. This project supports the Coast Guard's
strategic goal of maritime 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 63 FR 3070
Public Meeting Boston 02/18/98 01/21/98 63 FR 3070
Public Meeting Seattle 02/24/98 01/21/98 63 FR 3070
SNPRM Comment Period End 02/24/98
Interim Rule 11/19/99 64 FR 63213
Interim Rule Comment Period End 02/17/00
Interim Rule 10/27/00 65 FR 64388
Notice Concerning Review 02/09/01 66 FR 9673
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Interim Rule 04/26/01 66 FR 20931
Interim Rule Effective 05/21/01
Notice of Public Meeting 07/11/01 66 FR 36223
Interim Rule Comment Period End 07/25/01
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Old Docket Number CGD 94-055.
Agency Contact: LCDR Luke Harden, Project Manager, G-MSO-1, Department
of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St. SW., Washington,
DC 20593-0001
Phone: 202 267-1838
RIN: 2115-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________
2240. +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: 44 USC 3507; 46 USC 2103; 46 USC 7101; 46 USC 7107
CFR Citation: 46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 12; 46 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) comprehensively
amended the International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), in 1995. The
amendments came into force on February 1, 1997. This project implements
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
project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of maritime safety.
It also supports the goal of our directorate for Marine Safety and
Environmental Protection for reducing deaths and injuries of
crewmembers on domestic merchant vessels and eliminating substandard
vessels from the navigable waters of the United States. This rulemaking
is significant due to the potential impact on industry and the
potential effect on international interests.
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 Rule 06/26/97 62 FR 34505
Interim Rule Effective 07/28/97
Final Rule 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Old Docket Number CGD 95-062.
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-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________
2241. PROPELLER INJURY PREVENTION ABOARD RENTAL BOATS (USCG-2001-10299)
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: This rulemaking would examine the number and nature of
injuries sustained from vessel propellers and help the Coast Guard
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 would be implemented to reduce further injuries
and fatalities involving rented boasts. The National Boating Safety
Advisory Council (NBSAC) recommended that the Coast Guard consider a
number of alternatives to prevent injuries, including: installing pump
jets, propeller cages or a combination of boarding ladder interlocks or
shaft alarms, big warning placards, or other warning devices. Future
action is dependent upon consideration of reported injuries, comments
received in response to past notices, results of the study conducted
under a Coast Guard grant, available technology, and continued
consultation with the NBSAC. This rulemaking supports the Coast Guard's
strategic goal of maritime safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
Notice of Withdrawal 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Old Docket Number CGD 95-041.
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-AF28
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2242. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ACTIVITIES (USCG-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, 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
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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, development of, 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. It
supports the Coast Guard's strategic goal of marine safety and
environmental protection.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Request for Comments 06/27/95 60 FR 33185
Comment Period End 09/25/95
NPRM 12/07/99 64 FR 68416
NPRM Correction 02/22/00 65 FR 8671
NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/16/00 65 FR 14226
NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/30/00 65 FR 40559
NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/00
Final Rule 09/00/02
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 USCG-1998-3868 and RIN 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
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2243. FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND VOYAGE PLANNING FOR TOWING VESSELS
(USCG 2000-6931)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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) 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. This project
was developed in cooperation with the Towing Safety Advisory Committee.
It supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of maritime safety and
protection of natural resources.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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 63 FR 9980
Comment Period End 05/11/98
SNPRM 11/08/00 65 FR 66941
Notice of Public Meeting 12/28/00 65 FR 82303
SNPRM Comment Period End 03/08/01
SNPRM; Notice of Mtg. & Second
Reopening Comment Period 07/11/01 66 FR 36223
Second Reopened Comment Period
End 09/15/01
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This rulemaking was formerly titled `Towing
Vessel Safety (Fire Suppression Systems and Other Measures for Towing
Vessels)' (CGD 97-064). It originally proposed requirements for three
sets of issues relative to the safety 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: 202 267-1861
RIN: 2115-AF53
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