[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 and Chs. X-XII

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 27, 2003 (68 FR 30604). The next one is 
scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in April 2004.

    Under the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the United States 
Coast Guard (USCG) and the Transportation Security Administration 
(TSA), and their regulatory authority, have been transferred to the 
new Department of Homeland Security (DHS). See DHS agency code 1625 
for USCG and 1652 for TSA.

    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.

    Additionally, the Department has also created a Docket 
Management System (DMS) List Serve that will automatically provide 
an email notification when certain documents are put into the 
dockets. This email notification will provide a link to a document 
within DMS. The web address to sign-up for this service is http://
dms.dot.gov/emailNotification.

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 a fall 2004 
memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget.

    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

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rulemaking will affect small entities and/or levels of government 
and, if so, which categories; (9) whether a Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (RFA) analysis is required (for rules that would have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities); (10) a listing of any analyses an office will prepare or 
has prepared for the action (With minor exceptions, DOT requires an 
economic analysis for all its rulemakings.); (11) an agency contact 
office or official who can provide further information; (12) a 
Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) assigned to identify an 
individual rulemaking in the agenda and facilitate tracing further 
action on the issue; (13) whether the 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 ([sbull];) 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 November 17, 2003.

 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.

    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.

    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)

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    (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 3103, 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.

    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 8201, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-
1367.

    FRA -- Ivornette N. Lynch, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th 
Street SW., Mail Stop 10, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 
493-6030.

    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) 366-6823.

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

    MARAD -- Christine Gurland, Office of Chief Counsel, Maritime 
Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Room 7221, Washington, DC 
20590; telephone: (202) 366-5181.

    BTS -- Robert Monniere SW., Room 3105, 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 above referenced Internet address allows 
the public to also sign up for the DOT List Serve to receive 
notification when certain documents are placed in the dockets.

    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 Executive Order 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 have a 10-year review plan. 
These reviews are in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act.

    Other Review Plans

    All elements of the Department, except for 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. FAA 
is using a different approach, which is described in part II to 
this Appendix.

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    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 fall 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 Fall 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

    As noted in the Spring 2003 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, FMCSA 
re-examined the past method of reviewing its motor carrier safety 
regulations. While FMCSA's past approach called for a ``zero-
based'' review and rewrite of all its regulations, lack of 
available resources prevented this. In accordance with Section 610 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, FMCSA will now use a review 
process similar to the Department's overall reviews of existing 
regulations. FMCSA will undertake a 5-year analysis and review of 
its regulations to eliminate duplication and unnecessary 
requirements and to clarify rules to help small businesses comply. 
The agency's 5-year review plan, contained in part III of this 
Appendix, coincides with the Department's 10-year schedule for 
meeting Section 610 requirements.

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.

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                                          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           14 CFR parts 213 through 232............................................          1999          2000

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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
10          49 CFR parts 91 through 99, 48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253, and new               2007          2008
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Year 3 (2000) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 240 -- Inspection of accounts and property
Year 5 (2002) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 300 -- Rules of conduct in DOT proceedings under this 
chapter
14 CFR part 314 -- Employee protection program
14 CFR part 330 -- Procedures for compensation of air carriers
Year 5 (Fall 2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 302 -- Review of practice in proceedings
[sbull] Section 610: No. SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have asignificant 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
[sbull] General: This section was revised in 2000. If additionalupdates 
become desirable, changes will be proposed.
14 CFR part 303 -- Review of air carrier agreements
[sbull] Section 610: No. SEIOSNOSE. The rule does nothave a significant 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
[sbull] General: The last overall revision of this section wasin 1985, 
with changes to certain specific provisions having beenmade 
subsequently. If additional updates become desirable, changeswill be 
proposed.
14 CFR part 313 -- Implementation of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Act
[sbull] Section 610: No. SEIOSNOSE. The rule does nothave a significant 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
[sbull] General: This section was revised in 1995. If additionalupdates 
become desirable, changes will be proposed.
14 CFR part 323 -- Termination, suspensions, and reductions of service
[sbull] Section 610: No. SEIOSNOSE. The rule does nothave an economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
[sbull] General: Since this section has not been revised for anumber of 
years, we will propose streamlining by eliminating someoutdated and 
unnecessary sections.
14 CFR part 325 -- Essential air service procedures
[sbull] Section 610: No. SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have aneconomic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
[sbull] General: Since this section has not been revisedfor a number of 
years, we will propose streamlining by eliminatingsome outdated and 
unnecessary sections.
14 CFR part 372 -- Overseas military personnel charters
[sbull] Section 610: No. SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have asignificant 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
[sbull] General: While this rule has not been used byany commercial air 
carrier for 10 years or more, we are reluctantto eliminate it as a 
possible alternative for military personnelstationed in foreign 
countries. We are reviewing the rule for desirablechanges.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR part 374 -- Implementation of the consumer credit protection act 
with respect to air carriers and foreign air carriers
14 CFR part 374a -- Extension of credit by airlines to Federal 
political candidates
14 CFR part 375 -- Navigation of foreign civil aircraft within the 
United States
14 -- Interstate highway systems
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules applyprimarily to State 
transportation agencies and have no significantimpact on small 
entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: While FHWA'splain language review of this 
regulation indicates no need for substantialrevision, the statutory 
basis for this regulation has been amendedand, as such, the FHWA is 
considering revising the regulation.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
23 CFR part 500 -- Management and monitoring systems

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    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.

                                   FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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Regulations
   To Be                                  Analysis Year                                Review Year
  Reviewed
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1            None...................................................................          1998          1999
2            None...................................................................          1999          2000
3            None...................................................................          2000          2001
4            None...................................................................          2001          2002
5            None...................................................................          2002          2003
6            49 CFR parts 372 subpart A, 381, 386, and 388-389......................          2003          2004
7            49 CFR parts 325, 350, 355, 382-385, 390-393, and 396-399..............          2004          2005
8            49 CFR parts 356-357, 370-371, 372 subparts B-C, 373-374, 376, and 379.          2005          2006
9            49 CFR parts 360, 365-366, 368, 377-378, and 387.......................          2006          2007
10           49 CFR 375, 395, and new parts and subparts............................          2007          2008
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Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
49 CFR part 372 subpart A -- Exemptions
49 CFR part 381 -- Waivers, exemptions and pilot programs
49 CFR part 386 -- Rules of practice for motor carrier, broker, freight 
forwarder
49 CFR part 388 -- Cooperative agreements with States
49 CFR part 389 -- Rulemaking procedures -- Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations

                                 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
                                          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 parts 501 through 526 and 571.213................................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 571.131, 571.217, 571.220-571.222..........................          1999          2000
3           49 CFR parts 571.101-571.110, and 571.135...............................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 529-579, except 571........................................          2001          2002
5           49 CFR parts 571.111-571.129, and 580-590...............................          2002          2003
6           49 CFR part 571.201-571.212.............................................          2003          2004
7           49 CFR parts 571.214-571.219, except 571.217............................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 591-594....................................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 571.223-571.304, 500, and new parts and subparts under 49            2006          2007
             CFR....................................................................
10          23 CFR parts 1200-1300, and new parts and subparts......................          2007          2008
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Year 5 (Fall 2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 529 - Manufacturers of multistage automobiles
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entitiesmay be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will notbe significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 531 - Passenger automobiles average fuel economy
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may beaffected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 533 - Light truck fuel economy standards
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may beaffected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.

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[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 535 - 3-year carryforward and carryback of credits for 
light trucks
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may beaffected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 537 - Automobile fuel economy reports
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may beaffected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language hasbeen 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 538 - Manufacturing incentives for alternative fuel 
vehicles
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may beaffected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, 
we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 541 - Federal motor vehicle theft prevention standard
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is being amended using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 542 - Procedures for selecting lines to be covered by the 
theft prevention standard
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 543 - Exemption from vehicle theft prevention standard
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 544 - Insurer reporting requirements
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is being amended using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 551 - Procedural rules
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 552 - Petitions for rulemaking, defect, and noncompliance 
orders
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 553 - Rulemaking procedures
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 554 - Standards enforcement and defects investigation
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is revised using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 555 - Temporary exemption from motor vehicle safety and 
bumper standards
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 556 - Exemption for inconsequential defect or non-
compliance
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is being amended using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 557 - Petitions for hearings on notification and remedy of 
defects
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 564 - Replaceable light source information
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 565 - Vehicle identification number requirements
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.

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[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 566 - Manufacturer identification
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 567 -- Certification
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 568 - Vehicles manufactured in two or more stages
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 569 - Regrooved tires
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 570 - Vehicle in use inspection standards
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 572 - Anthropomorphic test devices
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 573 - Defect and noncompliance reports
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules impose a low cost on a 
small number of entities.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is being revised using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 574 - Tire identification and recordkeeping
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 575 - Consumer information regulations
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is being amended using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 576 - Record retention
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 577 - Defect and noncompliance notification
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is being amended using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 578 - Civil penalties
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is revised using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
49 CFR part 579 - Defect and noncompliance responsibility
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This rule is being amended using plain language 
techniques. Where confusing or wordy language has been identified, we 
will make revisions.
Year 5 (Fall 2002) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
49 CFR parts 571.111 - Rearview mirrors
49 CFR parts 571.112 - [Reserved]
49 CFR parts 571.113 - Hood latch system
49 CFR parts 571.114 - Theft protection
49 CFR parts 571.116 - Motor vehicle brake fluids
49 CFR parts 571.117 - Retreaded pneumatic tires

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49 CFR parts 571.118 - Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel 
systems
49 CFR parts 571.119 - New pneumatic tires for vehicles other than 
passenger cars
49 CFR parts 571.120 - Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other 
than passenger cars
49 CFR parts 571.121 - Air brake systems
49 CFR parts 571.122 - Motorcycle brake systems
49 CFR parts 571.123 - Motorcycle controls and displays
49 CFR parts 571.124 - Accelerator control systems
49 CFR parts 571.125 - Warning devices
49 CFR parts 571.129 - New non-pneumatic tires for passenger cars
49 CFR part 580 - Odometer disclosure requirements
49 CFR part 581 - Bumper standard
49 CFR part 582 - Insurance cost information regulation
49 CFR part 583 - Automobile parts content labeling
49 CFR part 585 - Advanced air bag phase-in reporting requirements
49 CFR part 586 - Side impact phase-in reporting requirements
49 CFR part 587 - Deformable barriers
49 CFR part 588 - Child restraint systems recordkeeping requirements
Year 6 (Fall 2003) list of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR parts 571.201 - Occupant protection in interior impact
49 CFR parts 571.202 - Head restraints
49 CFR parts 571.203 - Impact protection for the driver from the 
steering control system
49 CFR parts 571.204 - Steering control rearward displacement
49 CFR parts 571.205 - Glazing materials
49 CFR parts 571.206 - Door locks and door retention components
49 CFR parts 571.207 - Seating systems
49 CFR parts 571.208 - Occupant crash protection
49 CFR parts 571.209 - Seat belt assemblies
49 CFR parts 571.210 - Seat belt assembly anchorages
49 CFR parts 571.211 - [Reserved]
49 CFR parts 571.212 - Windshield mounting

                                         FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
                                          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 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 part 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 5 (Fall 2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 218 -- Railroad operating practices
[sbull] Section 610: There is No SEIOSNOSE. The rule applies only to 
railroads that operate rolling equipment on standard gauge track, which 
is part of the general railroad system of transportation and exempts 
railroads that operate only on track inside an installation or rapid 
transit operations in an urban area not connected with the general 
railroad system of transportation.
[sbull] Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
[sbull] General: Since the rule prescribes minimum requirements for 
railroad operating rules and practices, it will provide safety and 
security for railroad employees.
49 CFR part 221 -- Rear End Marking Device -- Passenger, Commuter and 
Freight Trains
[sbull] Section 610: There is No SEIOSNOSE. This rule exempts small 
entities from compliance.
[sbull] Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
[sbull] General: Since the rule prescribes minimum requirements for 
railroads to equip the rear car of passenger, commuter and freight 
trains with highly visible markers it will provide safety and security 
not only for railroad employees but also for the general public.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 216'Special Notice and Emergency Order Procedures

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49 CFR part 228'Hours of Service of Railroad Employees
49 CFR part 229'Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards

                                         FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           None....................................................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 661 and 665................................................          2001          2002
5           None....................................................................          2002          2003
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    FTA has completed all its reviews.

                                             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 part 298.........................................................          2001          2002
5           46 CFR parts 307 through 310............................................          2002          2003
6           46 CFR parts 315 through 339............................................          2003          2004
7           46 CFR parts 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 5 (Fall 2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
46 CFR part 307 - Establishment of Mandatory Position Reporting System 
for Vessels
[sbull] Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: MARAD'S review found that the regulation is 
written in plain language.
[sbull] General: In 2000, we amended part 307 to update address 
information. We will continue to review these regulations and make 
additional changes when appropriate.
46 CFR part 308 - War Risk Insurance
[sbull] Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
[sbull] General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
additional changes when appropriate.
46 CFR part 309 - Values for War Risk Insurance
[sbull] Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
[sbull] Plain Language: This regulation is written in plain language.
[sbull] General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
additional changes if necessary.
46 CFR part 310 - Merchant Marine Training
[sbull] Section 610: No SEISNOSE. No small entities, only individuals, 
are affected by this regulation.
[sbull] Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
[sbull] General: MARAD updated a portion of this regulation in 2001. We 
will continue to review these regulations and make additional changes 
when appropriate.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
46 CFR part 315 -- Agency agreements and appointment of agents
46 CFR part 317 -- Bonding of ship's personnel
46 CFR part 324 -- Procedural rules for financial transactions under 
Agency agreements
46 CFR part 325 -- Procedure to be followed by general agents in 
preparation of invoices and payment of compensation pursuant to 
provisions on NSA Order No. 47
46 CFR part 326 -- Marine protection and indemnity insurance under 
agreements with agents
46 CFR part 327 -- Seamen's claims; administrative action and 
litigation

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46 CFR part 328 -- Slop chests
46 CFR part 329 -- Voyage data
46 CFR part 330 -- Launch services
46 CFR part 332 -- Repatriation of seamen
46 CFR part 335 -- Authority and responsibility of general agents to 
undertake emergency repairs in foreign ports
46 CFR part 336 -- Authority and responsibility of general agents to 
undertake in continental United States ports voyage repairs and service 
equipment of vessels operated in the account of the National Shipping 
Authority under general agency agreement
46 CFR part 337 -- General agent's responsibility in connection with 
foreign repair custom's entries
46 CFR part 338 -- Procedure for accomplishment of vessel repairs under 
National Shipping Authority master lump sum repair contract - NSA-
LUMPSUMREP
46 CFR part 339 -- Procedure for accomplishment of ship repairs under 
National Shipping Authority master lump sum repair contract - NSA-
WORKSMALREP

                                   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
1           49 CFR parts 106 and 107 (hazardous materials safety procedures),                 1999          2000
             171(general hazmat requirements), 190 (pipeline safety procedures),and
             195 (hazardous liquid pipeline corrosion control)......................
3           49 CFR parts 174, 177 (rail and highway carriage), 191 (gas                       2000          2001
             pipelinetransportation reports), and 192 (gas pipeline corrosion
             control)...............................................................
4           49 CFR parts 176 (vessel carriage) and 199 (pipeline employee drug                2001          2002
             andalcohol 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
             (liquefiednatural gas facilities), and parts 172, 173, 178, and 180
             (cylinders)............................................................
7           49 CFR 173 (shipper requirements) and 194 (onshore oil pipeline                   2004          2005
             responseplans).........................................................
8           49 CFR parts 110 (training and planning grants), 178 (non-bulk                    2005          2006
             packaging)and 195 (hazardous liquid pipeline transportation)...........
9           49 CFR parts 178 through 180 (bulk packaging) and 198 (State                      2006          2007
             pipelinesafety grants).................................................
10          49 CFR parts 172 (communications, emergency response, training and                2007          2008
             hazmattable) and 175 (air carriage)....................................
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Year 5 (Fall 2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
(Note: Those sections of the following parts that pertain to 
radioactive materials transportation, only.)
49 CFR part 172 -- Hazardous materials table, special provisions, 
hazardous materials communications, emergency response information, and 
training requirements
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport radioactive materials in 
commerce. Entities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
generally do not meet the definition for a small business; most 
shippers and transporters of small quantities of radioactive materials 
are small businesses. While the regulations apply to a substantial 
number of small entities, they do not have a significant economic 
impact on those entities. The requirements have little or no impact on 
entry to or exit from the industry. Moreover, requirements generally 
are consistent with international transportation standards, thereby 
facilitating international transportation and trade, and the 
regulations permit shippers to take advantage of exceptions for certain 
types and amounts of material shipped.
[sbull] Plain language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
[sbull] General: RSPA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 173 -- Shippers--general requirements for shipments and 
packagings
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport radioactive materials in 
commerce. Entities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
generally do not meet the definition for a small business; most 
shippers and transporters of small quantities of radioactive materials 
are small businesses. While the regulations apply to a substantial 
number of small entities, they do not have a significant economic 
impact on those entities. The requirements have little or no impact on 
entry to or exit from the industry. Moreover, requirements generally 
are consistent with international transportation standards, thereby 
facilitating international transportation and trade, and the 
regulations permit shippers to take advantage of exceptions for certain 
types and amounts of material shipped.
[sbull] Plain language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
[sbull] General: RSPA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 174 -- Carriage by rail
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport radioactive materials in 
commerce. Entities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
generally do not meet the definition for a small business; most 
shippers and transporters of small quantities of radioactive materials 
are small businesses. While the regulations apply to a substantial 
number of small entities, they do not have a significant economic 
impact

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on those entities. The requirements have little or no impact on entry 
to or exit from the industry. Moreover, requirements generally are 
consistent with international transportation standards, thereby 
facilitating international transportation and trade, and the 
regulations permit shippers to take advantage of exceptions for certain 
types and amounts of material shipped.
[sbull] Plain language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
[sbull] General: RSPA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 175 -- Carriage by aircraft
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport radioactive materials in 
commerce. Entities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
generally do not meet the definition for a small business; most 
shippers and transporters of small quantities of radioactive materials 
are small businesses. While the regulations apply to a substantial 
number of small entities, they do not have a significant economic 
impact on those entities. The requirements have little or no impact on 
entry to or exit from the industry. Moreover, requirements generally 
are consistent with international transportation standards, thereby 
facilitating international transportation and trade, and the 
regulations permit shippers to take advantage of exceptions for certain 
types and amounts of material shipped.
[sbull] Plain language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
[sbull] General: RSPA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 176 -- Carriage by vessel
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport radioactive materials in 
commerce. Entities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
generally do not meet the definition for a small business; most 
shippers and transporters of small quantities of radioactive materials 
are small businesses. While the regulations apply to a substantial 
number of small entities, they do not have a significant economic 
impact on those entities. The requirements have little or no impact on 
entry to or exit from the industry. Moreover, requirements generally 
are consistent with international transportation standards, thereby 
facilitating international transportation and trade, and the 
regulations permit shippers to take advantage of exceptions for certain 
types and amounts of material shipped.
[sbull] Plain language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
[sbull] General: RSPA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 177 -- Carriage by public highway
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport radioactive materials in 
commerce. Entities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
generally do not meet the definition for a small business; most 
shippers and transporters of small quantities of radioactive materials 
are small businesses. While the regulations apply to a substantial 
number of small entities, they do not have a significant economic 
impact on those entities. The requirements have little or no impact on 
entry to or exit from the industry. Moreover, requirements generally 
are consistent with international transportation standards, thereby 
facilitating international transportation and trade, and the 
regulations permit shippers to take advantage of exceptions for certain 
types and amounts of material shipped.
[sbull] Plain language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
[sbull] General: RSPA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 178 -- Specifications for packagings
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport radioactive materials in 
commerce. Entities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
generally do not meet the definition for a small business; most 
shippers and transporters of small quantities of radioactive materials 
are small businesses. While the regulations apply to a substantial 
number of small entities, they do not have a significant economic 
impact on those entities. The requirements have little or no impact on 
entry to or exit from the industry. Moreover, requirements generally 
are consistent with international transportation standards, thereby 
facilitating international transportation and trade, and the 
regulations permit shippers to take advantage of exceptions for certain 
types and amounts of material shipped.
[sbull] Plain language: As resources permit, RSPA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
[sbull] General: RSPA will consider comments provided by industry.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
(Those sections of the following parts that pertain to the 
transportation of explosives, only):
49 CFR part 172 - Hazardous materials table, special provisions, 
hazardous materials communications, emergency response information, and 
training requirements
49 CFR part 173 - Shippers - general requirements for shipments and 
packagings
49 CFR part 174 - Carriage by rail
49 CFR part 175 - Carriage by aircraft
49 CFR part 176 - Carriage by vessel
49 CFR part 178 - Specifications for packagings
(Those sections of the following parts that pertain to cylinders, 
only):
49 CFR part 172 - Hazardous materials table, special provisions, 
hazardous materials communications, emergency response information, and 
training requirements
49 CFR part 173 - Shippers - general requirements for shipments and 
packagings
49 CFR part 178 - Specifications for packagings

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49 CFR part 180 - Continuing qualification and maintenance of 
packagings
49 CFR part 193 -- Liquefied natural gas facilities: Federal safety 
standards

                                       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 part 241, form 41................................................          1998          1999
1           14 CFR part 241, schedule T-100, and part 217...........................          1999          2000
2           14 CFR part 298, 49 CFR 1420............................................          2000          2001
3           14 CFR part 241, section 19-7...........................................          2001          2002
4           14 CFR part 291.........................................................          2002          2003
5           14 CFR part 234.........................................................          2003          2004
6           14 CFR part 249.........................................................          2004          2005
7           14 CFR part 248.........................................................          2005          2006
8           14 CFR part 250.........................................................          2006          2007
9           14 CFR part 374a, ICAO..................................................          2007          2008
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Year 5 (Fall 2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 291, Cargo operations in interstate air transportation.
[sbull] Section 610: No SEIONOSE. This data collection applies only to 
large entities.
[sbull] General: This rule was reviewed as part of an overall aviation 
data requirements review and modernization program. A final rule was 
issued July 30, 2002, which revised the traffic statistics reported by 
domestic all-cargo air carriers by requiring these air carriers to 
report on-flight segment and non-stop market traffic data on BTS 
Schedule T-100, and fuel consumption data on BTS Schedule P-12(a), Fuel 
Consumption by Type of Service and Entity. This rule fills a data gap 
due to a lack of information on non-stop segment data, on-flight market 
data, and fuel consumption data for domestic all-cargo operations. (See 
67 FR 49217; July 30, 2002; RIN 2139-AA08).
[sbull] Plain Language: The rulemaking takes into account the plain 
language initiative.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR part 234, Airline service quality performance reports

                                  SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
                                          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 401 through 403............................................          1998          1999
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    SLSDC 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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2148        [rplus]Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program..................    2105--AC71
2149        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel..........................    2105--AC97
2150        [rplus]Review of Data Filed by Certificated or Commuter Air Carriers To Support         2105--AD25
            Continuing Fitness Determinations...................................................
2151        Transportation Acquisition Regulation...............................................    2105--AD28
2152        Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of North Dakota: Proposed Relocation of        2105--AD31
            Mercer County.......................................................................
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2153        Use of Direct Final Rulemaking......................................................    2105--AC11
2154        Fees and Charges for Special Services: Reinvention..................................    2105--AC47
2155        [rplus]Computer Reservations System Regulations Comprehensive Review (Reg Plan Seq      2105--AC65
            No. 95).............................................................................
2156        [rplus]Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With               2105--AC83
            Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......

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2157        Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards.............................    2105--AC86
2158        Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation     2105--AC91
            Programs............................................................................
2159        Over--the--Road Buses: Extension of Due Date for Information Collection.............    2105--AC98
2160        Reporting Requirement for Air Carriers Regarding Disability--Related Complaints.....    2105--AD04
2161        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs and Activities Receiving or    2105--AD05
            Benefitting From Federal Financial Assistance; Transportation Services for
            Individuals With Disabilities (ADA).................................................
2162        Maintenance of and Access to Records About Individuals..............................    2105--AD22
2163        Privacy Act of 1974.................................................................    2105--AD23
2164        Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs...........    2105--AD26
2165        Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of South Dakota: Proposed Relocation of        2105--AD30
            Jones, Mellette, and Todd Counties Into the Central Time Zone.......................
2166        [rplus]Protection of Sensitive Security Information.................................    2105--AD33
2167        Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped...............................................  ..............
2168        Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped...............................................  ..............
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 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                   Office of the Secretary--Long--Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2169        [rplus]Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals With Disabilities..........    2105--AB87
2170        Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers.............................................    2105--AC29
2171        [rplus]Domestic Passenger Manifest Information......................................    2105--AC62
2172        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide             2105--AD01
            Requirements for Drug--Free Workplace Grants........................................
2173        Mentor/Protege Program..............................................................    2105--AD20
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2174        Policy Statement on Airline Preemption..............................................    2105--AA46
2175        Overbooking of Flights: Elimination of Airport Notice Signs.........................    2105--AC45
2176        Participation by Minority Business Enterprises (DBE) in Department of Transportation    2105--AC89
            Financial Assistance Programs: Threshold Requirements and Other Technical Revisions.
2177        Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs....................................    2105--AC96
2178        Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of North Dakota: Morton County.............    2105--AD03
2179        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)/Governmentwide Requirements    2105--AD07
            for Drug--Free Workplace (Financial Assistance).....................................
2180        Drug and Alcohol Management Information System Reporting............................    2105--AD14
2181        Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of North Dakota: Proposed Relocation of        2105--AD17
            Sioux County........................................................................
2182        Maintenance of and Access to Records Pertaining to Individuals......................    2105--AD18
2183        Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Airport Concessionaires Size Standards.....    2105--AD21
2184        [rplus]Extension of Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) Regulations..................    2105--AD24
2185        Procedures for Compensation of Air Carriers.........................................    2105--AD27
2186        Establishment of the Chamorro Standard Time Zone....................................    2105--AD32
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                              Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2187        [rplus]National Air Tour Safety Standards...........................................    2120--AF07

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2188        [rplus]Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch.................................    2120--AG37
2189        [rplus]Child Restraint Systems......................................................    2120--AG43
2190        Revision of Air Carrier Crewmember and Training Regulations.........................    2120--AG57
2191        Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace......................    2120--AH31
2192        Design Standards for Fuselage Doors on Transport Category Airplanes.................    2120--AH34
2193        Noise Stringency Increase for Single--Engine Propeller--Driven Small Airplanes......    2120--AH44
2194        Airworthiness Standards for Classes B and F Cargo Compartment for Transport Category    2120--AH47
            Airplanes...........................................................................
2195        Establishment of Organization Designation Authorization Procedures..................    2120--AH79
2196        Refusal To Take a DOT--Required Drug or Alcohol Test................................    2120--AH82
2197        Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft......................    2120--AH87
2198        [rplus]Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder             2120--AH88
            Regulations.........................................................................
2199        Issuance of Standard Airworthiness Certificates for Aircraft Manufactured From Spare    2120--AH90
            and Surplus Parts...................................................................
2200        Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards....................................................    2120--AH99
2201        [rplus]Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi--Engine Airplanes.......................    2120--AI03
2202        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage)...........................    2120--AI05
2203        High--Intensity Radiated Fields.....................................................    2120--AI06
2204        [rplus]Service Difficulty Reports...................................................    2120--AI08
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                                Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2205        [rplus]Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes.......    2120--AC84
2206        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Safety........................................................    2120--AE42
2207        Civil Penalty Assessment Procedures.................................................    2120--AE84
2208        [rplus]Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures To Improve             2120--AF21
            Participant Safety..................................................................
2209        Miscellaneous Cabin Safety Changes..................................................    2120--AF77
2210        [rplus]Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon        2120--AG34
            National Park.......................................................................
2211        [rplus]Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B--737 Airplanes       2120--AG87
            and for Part 125 Operators..........................................................
2212        Fire Protection of Electrical System Components on Transport Category Airplanes.....    2120--AG92
2213        [rplus]Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic and Commuter Category        2120--AG93
            Airplanes (Section 610 Review)......................................................
2214        [rplus]Certification of Airports....................................................    2120--AG96
2215        [rplus]Flight Simulation Device Qualification (Reg Plan Seq No. 96).................    2120--AH07
2216        Noise Certification Regulations for Helicopters.....................................    2120--AH10
2217        Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for Personnel Engaged in Specified      2120--AH14
            Aviation Activities.................................................................
2218        [rplus]Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light--Sport           2120--AH19
            Aircraft............................................................................
2219        Electrical Installation, Nickel Cadmium Battery Installation, and Nickel Cadmium        2120--AH27
            Battery Storage.....................................................................
2220        Design and Installation of Electronic Equipment on Transport Category Airplanes.....    2120--AH28
2221        Electrical Cables...................................................................    2120--AH29
2222        Public Address System...............................................................    2120--AH30
2223        Revisions to Various Powerplant Installation Requirements for Transport Category        2120--AH37
            Airplanes...........................................................................
2224        Miscellaneous Flight Requirements...................................................    2120--AH39
2225        Trim Systems and Protective Breathing Equipment.....................................    2120--AH40
2226        [rplus]Revisions to Passenger Facility Charge Rule for Compensation to Air Carriers.    2120--AH43
2227        Powerplant Controls on Transport Category Airplanes, General........................    2120--AH65
2228        [rplus]Transponder Continuous Operation.............................................    2120--AH67
2229        Reports by Carriers on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport.............    2120--AH69
2230        [rplus]Security Considerations for the Flightdeck on Foreign--Operated Transport        2120--AH70
            Category Airplanes..................................................................
2231        [rplus]Picture Identification Requirements..........................................    2120--AH76
2232        Flight Visibility; Vision Enhancing Equipment.......................................    2120--AH78
2233        [rplus]Prohibition of Construction or Alteration in the Vicinity of the Private         2120--AH83
            Residence of the President of the United States.....................................
2234        Flightdeck Security on Foreign--Operated Airplanes..................................    2120--AH86
2235        Security Control of Air Traffic.....................................................    2120--AI04
2236        Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped...............................................  ..............
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Long--Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2237        IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments.............................................    2120--AA63
2238        Airworthiness Directives............................................................    2120--AA64
2239        Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments...................    2120--AA65
2240        Airspace Actions....................................................................    2120--AA66
2241        [rplus]Drug Enforcement Assistance..................................................    2120--AD16
2242        Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System and Mode S Transponder Requirements in the      2120--AE81
            National Airspace System............................................................
2243        [rplus]Corrosion Control Program....................................................    2120--AE92
2244        [rplus]Flight Crewmember Duty Period Limitations, Flight Time Limitations, and Rest     2120--AF63
            Requirements........................................................................
2245        [rplus]False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts.....................    2120--AG08
2246        [rplus]Training in the Recognition of Hazardous Material............................    2120--AG75
2247        Area Navigation (RNAV) and Miscellaneous Amendments.................................    2120--AH77
2248        [rplus]Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds............    2120--AH84
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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2249        Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace................................................    2120--AA09
2250        Miscellaneous Amendments............................................................    2120--AA50
2251        [rplus]Improved Water Survival Equipment............................................    2120--AC72
2252        Type Certificates for Some Surplus Aircraft of the Armed Forces.....................    2120--AE41
2253        Revised Precision Approach Landing Systems Policy...................................    2120--AG16
2254        [rplus]Improved Flammability Standards for Thermal/Acoustic Insulation Materials        2120--AG91
            Used in Transport Category Airplanes................................................
2255        Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park..................    2120--AG97
2256        [rplus]Air Tour Operations in State of Hawaii.......................................    2120--AH02
2257        [rplus]Fractional Ownership.........................................................    2120--AH06
2258        Material Strength Properties and Design Values......................................    2120--AH36
2259        Lower Deck Service Compartments on Transport Category Airplanes.....................    2120--AH38
2260        Harmonization of Noise Certification Standards for Propeller--Driven Small Airplanes    2120--AH42
2261        Digital Flight Data Recorder Resolutions Requirements...............................    2120--AH46
2262        Procedures for Reimbursement of Airports, On--Airport Parking Lots, and Vendors of      2120--AH60
            On--Airfield Direct Services to Air Carriers for Security Mandates..................
2263        [rplus]Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum in Domestic United States Airspace.......    2120--AH68
2264        Digital Flight Data Recorder Requirements -- Exception and Appendix Updates.........    2120--AH89
2265        Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Los Angeles International Airport...........    2120--AH92
2266        [rplus]Flightdeck Security on Large Cargo Airplanes.................................    2120--AH96
2267        Flight Crew Compartment Access and Door Designs.....................................    2120--AH97
2268        DOD Commercial Air Carrier Evaluators...............................................    2120--AI00
2269        Disposition of Comments: Noise Certification Standards for Subsonic Jet and Subsonic    2120--AI01
            Transport Category Large Airplanes; Transition to an All Stage 3 Fleet Operating in
            the 48 Contiguous States............................................................
2270        Withdrawal of Proposed Rules: Miscellaneous Amendments; Improved Water Survival         2120--AI02
            Equipment; Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace; Type Certificates for Some Surplus
            Aircraft of the Armed Forces........................................................
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                               Federal Highway Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2271        Revisions to Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program..................    2125--AE75
2272        [rplus]National Bridge Inspection Standards.........................................    2125--AE86
2273        Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal Assisted        2125--AE97
            Program.............................................................................
2274        Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Minimum             2125--AE98
            Retroreflectivity Guidelines for Traffic Signs......................................
2275        Truck Size and Weight, Route Designations; Length, Width, and Weight Limitations....    2125--AE99
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2276        [rplus]Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the National     2125--AE52
            Park Service, Including the Park Roads and Parkways Program.........................
2277        [rplus]Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the Bureau of    2125--AE53
            Indian Affairs, Including the Indian Reservations Road Program......................
2278        [rplus]Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and     2125--AE54
            Wildlife Service, Including the Refuge Roads Program................................
2279        [rplus]Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining to the Forest       2125--AE55
            Service, Including the Forest Highways Program......................................
2280        Commercial Vehicle Width Exclusive Devices..........................................    2125--AE90
2281        Interstate Highway System...........................................................    2125--AF00
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                               Federal Highway Administration--Long--Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2282        Work Zone Mobility and Safety.......................................................    2125--AE29
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2283        Advanced Construction of Federal Aid Projects.......................................    2125--AD59
2284        Federal--Aid Highway Systems........................................................    2125--AD74
2285        Railroad Highway Projects...........................................................    2125--AD86
2286        Indian Reservation Road Bridge Program..............................................    2125--AE57
2287        Standards for Dedicated Short--Range Communications (DSRC) Applications for Use by      2125--AE63
            Commercial Vehicles in Intelligent Transportation Systems Projects..................
2288        Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices...........................................    2125--AE93
2289        [rplus]Designation of Dromedary--Equipped Truck Tractor--Semitrailers as Specialized    2125--AE94
            Equipment...........................................................................
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                        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2290        Commercial Learner Permits..........................................................    2126--AA03
2291        [rplus]Qualification of Drivers; Vision.............................................    2126--AA05
2292        [rplus]Medical Qualification Requirements as Part of the Commercial Driver's License    2126--AA10
            (CDL) Process.......................................................................
2293        [rplus]Unified Registration System..................................................    2126--AA22
2294        Posting of Employee Protections Information.........................................    2126--AA68
2295        [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents............................    2126--AA76
2296        Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Ratings...........................................    2126--AA77
2297        Title VI Regulations for FMCSA Financial Assistance Recipients......................    2126--AA79
2298        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Fuel Systems....................    2126--AA80
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                          Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2299        [rplus]Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Hazardous Materials Safety Permits.    2126--AA07
2300        [rplus]Minimum Training Requirements for Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Operators     2126--AA08
            and LCV Driver--Instructor Requirements.............................................

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2301        [rplus]Minimum Training Requirements for Entry--Level Commercial Motor Vehicle          2126--AA09
            Operators...........................................................................
2302        Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Investigations; Disqualifications      2126--AA15
            and Penalties.......................................................................
2303        [rplus]Safety Performance History of New Drivers....................................    2126--AA17
2304        [rplus]Railroad--Highway Grade Crossing Safety......................................    2126--AA18
2305        General Jurisdiction Over Freight Forwarder Service.................................    2126--AA25
2306        [rplus]Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations               2126--AA32
            (Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review)....................................
2307        [rplus]General Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal            2126--AA38
            Container Chassis and Trailers......................................................
2308        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Waivers, Exemptions, and Pilot Programs;      2126--AA41
            Rules and Procedures................................................................
2309        [rplus]Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Interstate School Bus Safety.......    2126--AA53
2310        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; General Amendments..............    2126--AA61
2311        [rplus]Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors    2126--AA64
2312        [rplus]Certification of Compliance With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards          2126--AA69
            (FMVSS).............................................................................
2313        [rplus]Limitations on Issuance of Commercial Driver's License With Hazardous            2126--AA70
            Materials Endorsement...............................................................
2314        Qualifications of Motor Carriers To Self--Insure Their Operations and Fees To           2126--AA82
            Support the Approval and Compliance Process; Withdrawal.............................
2315        Drug and Alcohol Management Information System (MIS) Reporting......................    2126--AA83
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                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long--Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2316        [rplus]Commercial Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier..................    2126--AA01
2317        [rplus]Application by Certain Mexico--Domiciled Motor Carriers To Operate Beyond        2126--AA34
            U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.--Mexico Border.................
2318        [rplus]Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico--Domiciled         2126--AA35
            Motor Carriers Operating in the United States.......................................
2319        Safety Fitness Procedures...........................................................    2126--AA37
2320        [rplus]New Entrant Safety Assurance Process.........................................    2126--AA59
2321        [rplus]Penalties, Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for Mexico--Domiciled      2126--AA72
            Motor Carriers......................................................................
2322        [rplus]Registration Enforcement.....................................................    2126--AA78
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                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2323        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Sleeper Berths on Motor Coaches;    2126--AA12
            Withdrawal..........................................................................
2324        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Television Receivers and Data       2126--AA19
            Display Units; Withdrawal...........................................................
2325        [rplus]English Language Requirement; Qualifications of Drivers; Withdrawal..........    2126--AA31
2326        Out--of--Service Criteria; Withdrawal...............................................    2126--AA36
2327        [rplus]Safety Requirements for Operators of Small Passenger--Carrying Commercial        2126--AA52
            Motor Vehicles Used in Interstate Commerce..........................................
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                          National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2328        Review: Air Bag On--Off Switches....................................................    2127--AH12
2329        [rplus]Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 97)    2127--AJ17
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                       National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2330        Seating Systems Performance.........................................................    2127--AD08
2331        Certification Requirements of Multistage Vehicles...................................    2127--AE27
2332        Rear Convex Cross--View Mirrors.....................................................    2127--AG41
2333        Upgrade Roof Crashworthiness........................................................    2127--AG51
2334        Motorcycle--Mounted Reflex Reflector Height.........................................    2127--AG92
2335        Child Restraints for Older Children.................................................    2127--AH14
2336        Upgrade Door Retention Performance..................................................    2127--AH34
2337        Administrative Rewrite of the Lighting Requirements Other Than Headlamps............    2127--AH37
2338        [rplus]Frontal Offset Protection....................................................    2127--AH73
2339        Special Purpose Vehicles............................................................    2127--AH75
2340        Low--Speed Vehicle Performance Requirements.........................................    2127--AH80
2341        Headlamp Glare......................................................................    2127--AH81
2342        Stowable or Fold--Away Child Restraint Anchorages...................................    2127--AH85
2343        Motorcycle Headlamp System..........................................................    2127--AH92
2344        Improve Motorcycle Helmet Head Protection...........................................    2127--AI03
2345        Reorganize and Harmonize Controls and Displays......................................    2127--AI09
2346        Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor...............................................    2127--AI38
2347        Adaptation of Instrumented Lower Legs for Hybrid III Male and Female Adult Dummies..    2127--AI39
2348        Procedures for Participating In and Receiving Data From the National Driver             2127--AI45
            Registration Problem Driver Pointer System..........................................
2349        Cargo Carrying Capacity.............................................................    2127--AI50
2350        Horizontal Discharge Trailers.......................................................    2127--AI56
2351        Allow Roll--Bar During Brake Testing................................................    2127--AI63
2352        Child Restraint System Webbing Strength.............................................    2127--AI66
2353        Motorcycle Brake Controls...........................................................    2127--AI67
2354        GM Petition on Amending FMVSS No. 301 and FMVSS Nos. 208, 212, 219, 303, and 305....    2127--AI76
2355        [rplus]Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Systems..............    2127--AI83
2356        Incorporation of EuroSID II Dummy into 49 CFR Part 572..............................    2127--AI89
2357        Vehicles Built in Two or More Stages -- Standard 201 (Petitions for Reconsideration)    2127--AI93
2358        Part 571.3 Definitions, Designated Seating Position.................................    2127--AI94
2359        CRS Registration Rulemaking, FMVSS No. 213 and Part 588.............................    2127--AI95
2360        Buy America Requirements............................................................    2127--AJ06
2361        Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People with Disabilities.......................    2127--AJ07
2362        [rplus]Side Impact Protection Upgrade -- Standard 214 (Reg Plan Seq No. 98).........    2127--AJ10
2363        Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Definition of Low Speed Vehicles.............    2127--AJ12
2364        Amend Regulatory Definition of Motorcycle To Exclude Low--Speed Motorcycles.........    2127--AJ13
2365        Incorporation of SID--IIs Side Impact Crash Test Dummy into Part 572................    2127--AJ16
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 [rplus] 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
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                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
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2366        Radiator Safety Cap.................................................................    2127--AE59
2367        Upgrade Fuel Integrity Performance Requirements.....................................    2127--AF36
2368        Alternative Geometric Visibility Requirements for Lamps.............................    2127--AF75
2369        Power--Operated Windows: Roof Panels................................................    2127--AF83
2370        Door Latch Exemption for Vehicles Equipped With Wheelchair Lifts and Ramps..........    2127--AG16
2371        Dealer Notification of Defect or Noncompliance Determination........................    2127--AG27
2372        Power Window Safety Switches........................................................    2127--AG36
2373        Seat Belt Positioning Devices.......................................................    2127--AG49
2374        Glare Reduction From Daytime Running Lamps..........................................    2127--AG86
2375        Administrative Rewrite for Headlamp Requirements....................................    2127--AG87
2376        Signal Lamps Used With Light--Emitting Diodes.......................................    2127--AG88
2377        [rplus]Allocation of Fuel Economy Credits...........................................    2127--AG97
2378        [rplus]Upgrade of Head Restraints...................................................    2127--AH09

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2379        Upper Interior Impact...............................................................    2127--AH61
2380        Registered Importers of Vehicles Not Originally Manufactured To Conform With the        2127--AH67
            Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards..............................................
2381        Accelerator Control Systems.........................................................    2127--AH71
2382        Vehicles With Raised Roofs..........................................................    2127--AH74
2383        Brake Hoses.........................................................................    2127--AH79
2384        Clarify Test Procedures for Brake Fluids............................................    2127--AH96
2385        Label Placement on Rear Impact Guards...............................................    2127--AI04
2386        Disposition of Replaced Tires.......................................................    2127--AI29
2387        [rplus]Automotive Fuel Economy Manufacturing Incentive for Alternative Fuel Vehicles    2127--AI41
2388        Expanding the Auto Parts Marking Requirement........................................    2127--AI46
2389        Parking Brakes for Non--School Bus Vehicles.........................................    2127--AI47
2390        Heavier Hybrid III Type 6--Year--Old--Size Test Dummy...............................    2127--AI58
2391        Retroactive Certification (Policy Statement)........................................    2127--AI59
2392        Record Retention of Retroactively Certified Vehicles................................    2127--AI60
2393        Importation of Commercial Motor Vehicles............................................    2127--AI64
2394        FMVSS No. 208 Advanced Air Bag Petitions for Reconsideration (Part 2)...............    2127--AI82
2395        Warning Label and Additional Conspicuity Features for Low Speed Vehicles............    2127--AI84
2396        Use of Seat--Mounted Child Restraints on School Bus Seats...........................    2127--AI88
2397        [rplus]Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Requirement -- Standard 208....................    2127--AI91
2398        [rplus]Reporting of Information and Documents About Potential Defects...............    2127--AI92
2399        5th Percentile Dummy Belted Barrier Crash Test Requirements -- Standard 208.........    2127--AI98
2400        Reimbursement Prior to Recall.......................................................    2127--AJ05
2401        Child Restraint Systems.............................................................    2127--AJ15
2402        Platform Lift Systems; Petitions for Reconsideration................................    2127--AJ18
2403        Confidential Business Information...................................................    2127--AJ24
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Long--Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2404        [rplus]Review: Side--Impact Protection..............................................    2127--AF54
2405        Review: Redesigned Air Bags.........................................................    2127--AH13
2406        Review: Antilock Brake Systems for Heavy Trucks.....................................    2127--AI14
2407        Review: Rear--Impact Guards for Truck Trailers......................................    2127--AI15
2408        Idle Stop Technology Used in Some Hybrid Electric Vehicles..........................    2127--AI43
2409        Convex Mirrors for Commercial Trucks................................................    2127--AI52
2410        Enhanced Passenger--Side Mirror System..............................................    2127--AI53
2411        Daytime Running Lamps Intensity Reduction Phase II..................................    2127--AI62
2412        [rplus]Event Data Recorders.........................................................    2127--AI72
2413        FMVSS No. 201 Upper Interior Impact Multi--Stage Vehicle Compliance.................    2127--AI86
2414        Adaptive Frontal Lighting...........................................................    2127--AI97
2415        [rplus]Tire Pressure Monitoring System..............................................    2127--AJ23
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2416        [rplus]Crashworthiness Ratings......................................................    2127--AA03
2417        [rplus]Flammability of Interior Materials--School Buses.............................    2127--AA44
2418        Incorporation of 1996 Revision of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)      2127--AH08
            Into Glazing Standard...............................................................
2419        Heavy Vehicle Antilock Brake System (ABS) Performance Requirement...................    2127--AH16
2420        Definition of Multifunctional School Activity Bus...................................    2127--AH23
2421        Child Restraint Anchorage Systems -- Part 2.........................................    2127--AH99
2422        Moving Barrier Tire Specification...................................................    2127--AI05

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2423        [rplus]Confidential Business Information............................................    2127--AI13
2424        [rplus]Improve Tire Safety Information..............................................    2127--AI32
2425        Improving the Safety of Child Restraints............................................    2127--AI34
2426        [rplus]Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons...........................    2127--AI44
2427        Compliance for Multistage Manufacturers and Alterers................................    2127--AI49
2428        [rplus]Improved Tire Safety.........................................................    2127--AI54
2429        [rplus]Advanced Air Bag Requirements................................................    2127--AI71
2430        Theft Data for Calendar Year 2000...................................................    2127--AI75
2431        [rplus]Consumer Information Regulations; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards;        2127--AI81
            Rollover Resistance.................................................................
2432        List of Nonconforming Vehicles Eligible for Importation.............................    2127--AI87
2433        [rplus]Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Petitions for Reconsideration...............    2127--AI90
2434        High--Theft Lines for Model Year 2004...............................................    2127--AI99
2435        Theft Data for Calendar Year 2001...................................................    2127--AJ00
2436        Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 2003.....................................    2127--AJ01
2437        Selection of Appendix A--Child Restraint Systems--Standard 208......................    2127--AJ03
2438        Part 587; Offset Deformable Barrier, Petition for Reconsideration...................    2127--AJ11
2439        List of Nonconforming Vehicles Eligible for Importation.............................    2127--AJ19
2440        Reporting of Information and Documents About Potential Defects......................    2127--AJ21
2441        Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Vacation of Standard...............................    2127--AJ22
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                                 Federal Railroad Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2442        Determination of Minimum Testing Rate for Random Drug and Alcohol Testing...........    2130--AB31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2443        Locomotive Crashworthiness..........................................................    2130--AB23
2444        Locomotive Event Recorders..........................................................    2130--AB34
2445        Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock......................................    2130--AB41
2446        Occupational Noise Exposure for Railroad Operating Employees........................    2130--AB56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2447        [rplus]Whistle Bans at Highway--Rail Grade Crossings................................    2130--AA71
2448        [rplus]Standards for Development and Use of Processor--Based Signal and Train           2130--AA94
            Control Systems.....................................................................
2449        [rplus]Application of Random Testing and Other Alcohol and Drug Regulations to          2130--AB39
            Employees of Foreign Railroads......................................................
2450        Retention of Current Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/         2130--AB57
            Incidents During Calendar Year 2003 and Until Further Amended.......................
2451        Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards................................................    2130--AB58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2452        Blue Signal and Related Protections.................................................    2130--AA90

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2453        Small Railroads; Policy Statement on Enforcement Program............................    2130--AB15
2454        Crane Safety Standards..............................................................    2130--AB27
2455        Roadway Maintenance Machines........................................................    2130--AB28
2456        Revision to Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures..................................    2130--AB35
2457        Rules of Practice...................................................................    2130--AB36
2458        [rplus]Minimum Standards for Temperature in the Locomotive Cab......................    2130--AB46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Transit Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2459        [rplus]Rail Fixed Guideway Systems; State Safety Oversight..........................    2132--AA76
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2460        Drug and Alcohol Mangement Information System Reporting.............................    2132--AA77
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Transit Administration--Long--Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2461        School Bus Operations...............................................................    2132--AA67
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2462        State Safety Oversight; Rail Fixed Guideway Systems.................................    2132--AA69
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2463        Seaway Regulations and Rules: Stern Anchors and Navigation Underway.................    2135--AA18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Research and Special Programs Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2464        Pipeline Safety: Gas Gathering Line Definition......................................    2137--AB15
2465        Pipeline Safety: Periodic Underwater Inspections....................................    2137--AC54
2466        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Aircraft..............    2137--AD18
2467        [rplus]Hazardous Materials Safety: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen        2137--AD33
            Generators Aboard Aircraft..........................................................
2468        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo    2137--AD36
            Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids................................................

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2469        Pipeline Safety: Annual Update of Standards Incorporated by Reference...............    2137--AD68
2470        Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous    2137--AD70
            Materials...........................................................................
2471        Hazardous Materials Regulations: Aluminum Cylinders -- Revised Requalification and      2137--AD78
            Use Criteria for the DOT 3 AL Cylinder Made of Aluminum Alloy 6351--TG..............
2472        Hazardous Materials: Exemptions into Regulations....................................    2137--AD84
2473        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments.......................................    2137--AD87
2474        Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped...............................................  ..............
2475        Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped...............................................  ..............
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                         Research and Special Programs Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2476        Pipeline Safety: Passage of Internal Inspection Devices.............................    2137--AB71
2477        [rplus]Pipeline Safety: Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines....................    2137--AC30
2478        [rplus]Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, Unloading,      2137--AC68
            and Storage.........................................................................
2479        Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Incident Reporting Requirements and Detailed          2137--AD21
            Hazardous Materials Incident Report DOT Form........................................
2480        Hazardous Materials: Hazard Communication Requirements--Petitions for Rulemaking and    2137--AD28
            Miscellaneous Amendments............................................................
2481        Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates to Pipeline Safety Requirements (1999)............    2137--AD35
2482        Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Latest IAEA and Other Miscellaneous Revisions and      2137--AD40
            Clarifications......................................................................
2483        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries.....................    2137--AD48
2484        Hazardous Materials: Revision of the Requirements for Hazardous Waste Manifests.....    2137--AD50
2485        [rplus]Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High--Consequence Areas        2137--AD54
            (Gas Transmission Pipeline Operators)...............................................
2486        Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Annual Reports..................    2137--AD59
2487        Hazardous Materials: Revision to Penalty Guidelines.................................    2137--AD71
2488        Pipeline Safety: Technical Revisions to Agency Procedures...........................    2137--AD77
2489        Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Security of Explosives Transportation................    2137--AD79
2490        Pipeline Safety: Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities; and Updating Safety Standards....    2137--AD80
2491        Hazardous Materials Regulations: Matter Incorporated by Reference...................    2137--AD83
2492        Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Miscellaneous Clarifications.........    2137--AD85
2493        Hazardous Materials: Suspension of Approval Program for Certain Persons Performing      2137--AD86
            Visual Requalification of DOT Specification Cylinders...............................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Research and Special Programs Administration--Long--Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2494        [rplus]Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation...................    2137--AC00
2495        Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank Rollover Requirements...............................    2137--AD34
2496        Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations,             2137--AD66
            International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation
            Organization Technical Instructions.................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                         Research and Special Programs Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2497        Pipeline Safety: Further Regulatory Review; Gas Pipeline Safety Standards...........    2137--AD01
2498        Pipeline Safety: Recommendations To Change Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety             2137--AD10
            Standards...........................................................................
2499        Hazardous Materials: Air Carrier Emergency Telephone Number Requirements............    2137--AD29

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2500        Pipeline Safety: Producer--Operated Outer Continental Shelf Gas and Hazardous Liquid    2137--AD42
            Pipelines That Cross Directly Into State Waters.....................................
2501        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments for Unloading IM Portable Tanks on a      2137--AD44
            Transport Vehicle -- Petition for Rulemaking........................................
2502        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Offerors and Transporters of      2137--AD67
            Hazardous Materials.................................................................
2503        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations.    2137--AD73
2504        Pipeline Safety: National Pipeline Mapping System...................................    2137--AD76
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2505        [rplus]Cargo Preference Regulations--Carriage of Oceangoing Cargo Generated by          2133--AB37
            Government Programs.................................................................
2506        Application Fee for Administrative Waivers of the Coastwise Trade Laws..............    2133--AB50
2507        [rplus]Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise       2133--AB51
            Trade; Second Rulemaking............................................................
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                                    Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2508        Administrative Waivers of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Eligible Vessels.............    2133--AB49
2509        Trading Restrictions on Vessels Transferred to a Foreign Registry: Amendment of List    2133--AB55
            of Prohibited Countries.............................................................
2510        Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped...............................................  ..............
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Maritime Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation
 Sequence                                          Title                                          Identification
  Number                                                                                              Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2511        Regulated Transactions Involving Documented Vessels and Other Maritime Interests:       2133--AB48
            Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalty......................................
2512        Electronic Options for Transmitting Certain Information Collection Responses to         2133--AB56
            MARAD...............................................................................
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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2148. [rplus]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 data 
bases; 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

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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 an NPRM. This action is 
significant due to substantial public and industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38128
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/14/98
Reply Comment Period End        10/13/98
NPRM                            08/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2149. 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: This proposed rule would add coverage under the Air Carrier 
Access Act to foreign air carriers and comprehensively revise and 
update 14 CFR part 382. It would also clarify new provisions in such 
areas as movable aisle armrests, preboarding announcements, and 
accessibility of carrier web sites.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2150. [rplus]REVIEW OF DATA FILED BY CERTIFICATED OR COMMUTER AIR 
CARRIERS TO SUPPORT CONTINUING FITNESS DETERMINATIONS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 204.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would address two issues relating to air carrier 
continuing fitness determinations raised by the Inspector General. The 
issues relate to (1) public notice of determinations in relation to the 
reporting requirements of CFR part 204 applicable to certificated and 
commuter air carriers proposing to undergo a substantial change in 
operations, ownership, or management and (2) the criteria the 
Department typically uses to determine actual control of an air carrier 
when evaluating the citizenship of an air carrier during a continuing 
fitness review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/30/03
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/29/03
NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jennifer Thibodeau, Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh St., SW, C--20, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




2151. TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION REGULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 12 CFR 1201 to 1253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is updating 48 CFR chapter 12 to be in 
consonance with changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 
chapter 1).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elaine Wheeler, Senior Procurement Analyst, Department 
of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room 9401, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4272
Fax: 202 366--7510
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________




2152. [bull] STANDARD TIME ZONE BOUNDARY IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA: 
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF MERCER COUNTY

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

Legal Authority: Secs. 1--4, 40 Stat. 450; Sec. 1, 41 Stat. 1446; Sec 
2--7, 80 Stat. 107; 100 Stat. 764; Act of Mar. 19, 1918; PL 97--449, 15 
U.S.C. 260--267; PL 99--359; PL 106--564, 15 USC 263; 114 Stat. 2811; 
49 CFR 1.59(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At the request of the Chairman of the Board of County 
Commissioners for Mercer County, North Dakota, the U.S. Department of 
Transportation proposes to relocate the boundary between mountain time 
and central time in the State of North Dakota. DOT proposes to relocate 
the boundary in order to move Mercer County from the Mountain Time Zone 
to the Central Time Zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2153. 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                    04/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2154. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/99                     64 FR 3229
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/99
Final Action                    09/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2155. [rplus]COMPUTER RESERVATIONS SYSTEM REGULATIONS COMPREHENSIVE 
REVIEW

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 95 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2105-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




2156. [rplus]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 Circular A--110. An interim final rule was issued 
because of the limited ability to change the requirements from those in 
the circular. We are awaiting OMB instructions regarding whether there 
will be any Governmentwide changes to the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/16/00                    65 FR 14406
Final Action                    12/00/03

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-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




2157. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27; 49 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the Department of Transportation's 
rules implementing the Americans with

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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 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                    04/00/04

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-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________




2158. 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, 
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, Final.

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.
On September 8, 2000, DOT issued a second SNPRM seeking comments on an 
airport concessions subpart to part 26. The SNPRM took into account 
comments on the May 1997 SNPRM, adapted provisions of the rest of part 
26 to the concessions context, and proposed options for provisions 
affecting car rental operations at airports. These options were based 
in part on a 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.
This rule would respond to comments on the September 8, 2000, SNPRM and 
establish a revised 49 CFR part 23.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

SNPRM                           09/08/00                    65 FR 54454
SNPRM Comment Period End        10/23/00
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2159. OVER--THE--ROAD BUSES: EXTENSION OF DUE DATE FOR INFORMATION 
COLLECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

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. 
The amendments would postpone the requirement for bus companies to 
submit information reporting ridership on accessible fixed route 
service and the acquisition of buses and would designate 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 9048
Correction                      02/21/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/08/01
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/08/01
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/21/03
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Lasley, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, C--50, Room 10424, 400 7th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4723
Fax: 202 366--9313
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




2160. 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, Other.

Abstract: The rule would require most certificated U.S. air carriers 
and foreign air carriers operating to and from the U.S. that conduct 
passenger--carrying service to record and categorize complaints that 
they receive alleging inadequate accessibility or discrimination on the 
basis of disability according to the type of disability and nature of 
complaint, prepare a summary report of those complaints, submit the 
report annually to the Department of Transportation's Aviation Consumer 
Protection Division, and retain copies of correspondence and record of 
action on disability--related complaints for 3 years.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/02                     67 FR 6892
Extension of Comment Period     04/10/02                    67 FR 17308
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/02
Extended Comment Period End     06/01/02
Final Rule                      12/00/03

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-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




2161. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS AND 
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING OR BENEFITTING FROM FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; 
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 16(a); 49 USC 16 (d); 49 USC 142; 42 USC 12101 
to 12213; 47 USC 225; 49 USC 322; . . .

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 27; 44 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would create a procedure within the Department to 
improve coordination of guidance and interpretations related to 
disability issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




2162. MAINTENANCE OF AND ACCESS TO RECORDS ABOUT INDIVIDUALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 10, app

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would provide exemptions from provisions of the 
Privacy Act for three Privacy Act Systems of Records to be maintained 
by DOT's Transportation Security Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/24/02                    67 FR 78403
NPRM Comment Period End         02/24/03
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert I. Ross, Office of General Counsel, C--10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9156
Fax: 202 366--9170
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




2163. PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 93--579; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would add a system of records to the list of 
the Department of Transportation Privacy Act Systems of records that 
are exempt from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/15/03                     68 FR 2002
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/03
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert I. Ross, Office of General Counsel, C--10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9156
Fax: 202 366--9170
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




2164. PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the creatinine concentration criterion 
used for determining when an employee has substituted a urine specimen 
used for drug testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/25/03                    68 FR 31624
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/28/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/26/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

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

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TDD Phone: 202 755--7687
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




2165. [bull] STANDARD TIME ZONE BOUNDARY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA: 
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF JONES, MELLETTE, AND TODD COUNTIES INTO THE 
CENTRAL TIME ZONE

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

Legal Authority: PL 97--449; PL 99--359; 49 CFR 159(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a concurrent resolution of the South Dakota 
legislature, DOT proposes to relocate the boundary between Mountain 
Time and Central Time in the State of South Dakota. DOT proposes to all 
of Jones, Mellette, and Todd Counties into Central Time Zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/03                    68 FR 47533
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/03
Final Action                    11/00/03

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

Jennifer Abdul--Wali, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washtington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6322
Fax: 202 366--9313
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




2166. [bull] [rplus]PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

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

Legal Authority: 46 USC 70102 to 70106; 49 USC 114, 5103, 44901 to 
44907; 49 USC 44913 to 44914, 44916 to 44918, 44935 to 44936; 49 USC 
44942, 46105

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 15; 49 CFR 1520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the regulation governing the 
protection of sensitive security information (SSI) in order to protect 
the confidentiality of maritime security measures adopted under the 
U.S. Coast Guard's regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/03

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-AD33
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2169. [rplus]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
_______________________________________________________________________




2170. 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

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passengers on air carriers when individuals need special private 
supplies. The need for action stems from a current situation where not 
all carriers 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: 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]

Ann Gawalt, Attorney, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, C--70, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 366--9342
TDD Phone: 202 755--7687
Fax: 202 366--7152
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




2171. [rplus]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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2172. 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 29; 49 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would provide DOT--specific amendments for a 
uniform Governmentwide rule on debarment and suspension 
(nonprocurement) and drug--free workplace.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2173. MENTOR/PROTEGE PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 95--507

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 124; 49 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would provide motivation and encouragement to 
firms to assist small businesses (SB), including HUBZone small 
businesses (HUBZone), small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), and small 
women--owned businesses (WOSB), in enhancing their business operations 
and increasing their capacities. This action would assist the 
Department of Transportation in meeting its mandated small business 
contracts and subcontract goals, foster the establishment of long--term 
business relationships between these entities and prime contractors, 
and increase the overall number of these entities that receive DOT 
contract and subcontract consideration and awards.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Ferguise Leon Mayronne, Senior Program Analyst, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Nassif Building, 
Room 9412, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5341
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD20

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



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2174. 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 
Americans with Disabilities Act (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
Final Action                    07/24/03                    68 FR 43882
Final Action Effective          07/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2175. 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: Due to significant growth of electronic ticketing in the 
period since this proposal was issued, the Department cannot rely to 
the same extent on advance distribution of the Oversales ticket notice. 
Consequently, we are not prepared to eliminate the requirement for an 
Oversales airport sign without further review of the matter. 
Accordingly, the proposal will be withdrawn. This action would 
eliminate a consumer notice about airline overbooking of flights that 
is required to appear on signs at airports, city ticket offices, and 
travel agencies. However, that information would be available to 
consumers because it must accompany every ticket.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/96                    61 FR 27818
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/96
Final Action                    09/08/03                    68 FR 52835
Final Action Effective          10/08/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 2105-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




2176. PARTICIPATION BY MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) 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 rulemaking changed the 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 reduced burdens on entities receiving smaller Federal grants. 
This document made technical changes to 49 CFR part 26.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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                    06/16/03                    68 FR 35542
Final Action Effective          07/16/03

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, 400 Seventh St., SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0365
Fax: 202 366--9170
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




2177. 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

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Abstract: This rule amends 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 regulation 
would incorporate the CRRA's definition of ''program or activity`` and 
''program`` into title VI, section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act 
regulations. This regulation would also promote consistency and 
enforceability of these statutes. This is a joint 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                    08/26/03                    68 FR 51334
Final Action Effective          09/25/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




2178. 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 action 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                    07/22/03                    68 FR 43336
Withdrawn                       08/18/03                    68 FR 49373

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2179. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)/
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG--FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 11738; EO 12689; EO 12549; PL 103--355; PL 108; 31 
USC 6101

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 29; 49 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Executive Orders 12549 and 12689 established a Governmentwide 
system for nonprocurement suspension and debarment. All Federal 
departments and major agencies codified these requirements as part of a 
common rule. DOT is joining 34 other departments and major agencies to 
update those requirements. Part one of this action is separating the 
drug--free workplace provisions from the existing common rule and 
placing them in a separate part.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3266
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02
Final Action                    11/26/03                    68 FR 66533

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

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-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




2180. DRUG AND ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 102, 301, 322, 5331, 20140, 31306, 45101

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the management information system forms by 
standardizing the information collected and to reduce the amount of 
data reported by transportation employers. Annual drug and alcohol 
program data is currently submitted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Transit 
Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Research and Special 
Programs Administration, and United States Coast Guard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/25/03                    68 FR 43946
Final Action Effective          07/25/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Jim L. Swart, Drug and Alcohol Policy Advisor, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room 10403, 400 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6369
Fax: 202 366--3897
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD14

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2181. STANDARD TIME ZONE BOUNDARY IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA: PROPOSED 
RELOCATION OF SIOUX COUNTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 97--449; PL 99--359; 49 CFR 159(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would relocate the boundary between mountain time 
and central time in the State of North Dakota by moving all of the 
county east of State Highway 31 into the central time zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/02                    67 FR 58578
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/02
Final Rule                      07/22/03                    68 FR 43334
Final Action                    08/18/03                    68 FR 49373
Final Rule Effective            10/26/03
Final Action Effective          10/26/03

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-AD17
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2182. MAINTENANCE OF AND ACCESS TO RECORDS PERTAINING TO INDIVIDUALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 25, 2003, Final.

Abstract: DOT, for the Transportation Security Administration, is 
establishing a program to train and equip flight crews of scheduled 
airlines with firearms. This action would exempt the Privacy Act System 
of Records supporting this program from certain provisions of the 
Privacy Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      09/22/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert I. Ross, Office of General Counsel, C--10, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9156
Fax: 202 366--9170
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




2183. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) AIRPORT CONCESSIONAIRES 
SIZE STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 200d et seq; 49 USC 47107 and 47123; EO 12138; 
3 CFR; 1979 Comp., p. 393

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Initially DOT had considered handling adjustments to the size 
standards for current Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) 
concessionaires as a separate rulemaking proceeding. However, after 
further consideration, the proposed rule will be addressed in a 
comprehensive DBE action under RIN 2105--AC91.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/02                    67 FR 76327
NPRM Comment Period End         01/27/03
Merged With RIN 2105--AC91      09/30/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




2184. [rplus]EXTENSION OF COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS (CRS) REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 255

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking maintains the existing CRS rules while the 
Department of Transportation completes its reexamination of whether the 
rules are still necessary. This rulemaking is considered significant 
because of public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/13/03                     68 FR 7325
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/03
Final Action                    03/31/03                    68 FR 15350
Final Action Effective          03/31/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Ray, Office of General Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, C--30, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4731
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




2185. PROCEDURES FOR COMPENSATION OF AIR CARRIERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107--42; PL 107--71, sec 124(d)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adjusts the amount of compensation available to two 
classes of carriers under the Air Transportation Safety and System 
Stabilization Act. The effect of the change permits increased 
compensation for some small air carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/29/03
Final Action Effective          07/29/03                    68 FR 44455

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Hatley, Department of Transportation, Office of 
the Secretary, 6402, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--1213

RIN: 2105-AD27
_______________________________________________________________________




2186. [bull] ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHAMORRO STANDARD TIME ZONE

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

Legal Authority: Sec. 1--4, 40 Stat. 450; Sec. 1, 41 Stat. 1446; Sec. 
2--7, 80 Stat. 107; 100 Stat. 764; PL 97--449, 15 USC 260--267; PL 99--
359; PL 106--564, 15 USC 263, 114 Stat. 2811; 49 CFR 1.59(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By statute, Congress established the Chamorro Standard Time 
Zone. Geographically this time zone includes Guam and the Commonwealth 
of the Nothern Mariana Islands. This final rule would revise the 
Department of Transportation's regulations to reference this time zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/19/03                    68 FR 49712
Final Action Effective          08/19/03

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

Jennifer Abdul--Wali, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washtington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6322
Fax: 202 366--9313
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



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2187. [rplus]NATIONAL AIR TOUR SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 
44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44702; 49 USC 44705

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FAA will propose new regulations for air tour and sightseeing 
operations that are currently allowed to operate under less stringent 
regulations than those applied to other types of commercial operations. 
Over the past decade the number of these operations and the number of 
accidents and incidents associated with these operations have 
increased. Hot air balloons and gliders would not be included in this 
amendment. This rulemaking is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/03                    68 FR 60571
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS--91--012R. RIN 2120--AF61 
which was proposed as a new item for this agenda was a duplicate of 
this rulemaking and has been terminated. This rulemaking was previously 
titled ``Sightseeing Operations.''
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/00/2003

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

RIN: 2120-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




2188. [rplus]LICENSING AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNCH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70119

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 415; 14 CFR 417

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish requirements for licensing the 
conduct of a launch from a non--Federal launch site. The law requires 
anyone who proposes to conduct a launch within the United States, or a 
U.S. citizen proposing to conduct a launch site outside the United 
States, to obtain a license from DOT. This action would govern 
obtaining a license to conduct such a launch. Currently, commercial 
rocket launches take place from Federal Government installations 
operated by the Department of Defense and NASA. Licensing requirements 
for those launches are being developed in a related licensing 
rulemaking (RIN 2120--AF99). In this action, DOT proposes to implement 
rules regarding obtaining a license to conduct a launch from a 
commercial launch site, where DOT, rather than NASA or the military, 
has primary responsibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/00                    65 FR 63922
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/01
SNPRM                           07/30/02                    67 FR 49456
NPRM: Additional Information    08/27/02                    67 FR 54978
Supplemental NPRM               06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Project Number: AST--97--088R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/25/00, 65 FR 63922.

Agency Contact: Rene Rey, Licensing and Safety Division, Office of 
Commercial Space, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation

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Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385--4805

RIN: 2120-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




2189. [rplus]CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715 to 44718; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46306; 
49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46502

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/18/98                     63 FR 8324
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/18/98
NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Cindy Nordlie, Office of Rulemaking, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--7627

Nancy L. Claussen, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 2800 44th N. Street, 
Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: 602 379--4864

RIN: 2120-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




2190. REVISION OF AIR CARRIER CREWMEMBER AND TRAINING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 
49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 60; 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 2120-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________




2191. SAFE, EFFICIENT USE AND PRESERVATION OF THE NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 
USC 44502; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44718

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would add and amend definitions for terms commonly 
used during the aeronautical evaluation process. This action would 
amend obstruction standards for civil airport imaginary surfaces in 
order to promote and facilitate harmonization with other FAA 
directives. It also would simplify and clarify the rule language in 
accordance with the plain language initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATA--00--490.

Agency Contact: Ellen Crum, Air Traffic Rules Procedures Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--3155

RIN: 2120-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




2192. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR FUSELAGE DOORS ON TRANSPORT CATEGORY 
AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the design standards for fuselage 
doors, hatches, and exits on transport category airplanes. This 
proposal would relieve a certification burden on industry by

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eliminating regulatory differences between the air standards of the 
United States and Joint Aviation Requirements of Europe without 
affecting current industry design practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--96--398.

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

RIN: 2120-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________




2193. NOISE STRINGENCY INCREASE FOR SINGLE--ENGINE PROPELLER--DRIVEN 
SMALL AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44715

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is proposing a change to the noise limits for 
propeller--driven small airplanes. The FAA, the European Joint Aviation 
Authorities (JAA), and representatives from the United States and 
European propeller--driven small airplane industries developed the ICAO 
Annex 16 noise limit change in a joint effort. The proposed change 
would provide nearly uniform noise certification standards for 
airplanes certificated in the United States and in the JAA countries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AEE--01--133R.

Agency Contact: Mehmet Marsan, Office of Environment and Energy, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--7703

RIN: 2120-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________




2194. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS FOR CLASSES B AND F CARGO COMPARTMENT FOR 
TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes to incorporate revised standards for Class 
B cargo compartments and establish standards for a new Class F cargo 
compartment, and to harmonize those requirements with standards 
proposed for the European Joint Aviation Requirements 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--93--725--A.

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

RIN: 2120-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




2195. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORGANIZATION DESIGNATION AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44715; 
49 USC 45303; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 145; 14 CFR 183

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would create an Organization 
Designation Authorization (ODA) Program that would incorporate all 
organization designee rules within 14 CFR 183. It will expand the 
approval functions of FAA organization designees, standardize these 
functions to increase efficiency, and expand eligibility for 
organization designees, including organizations not eligible under the 
current rules. These actions would provide the FAA with a more 
efficient process to delegate certain tasks to external organizations 
while preserving and increasing aviation safety in an environment where 
the government is committed to reducing its workforce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ralph Meyer, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 S. MacArthur 
Blvd, ARB Room 304A, Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Phone: 405 954--7072

RIN: 2120-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________




2196. REFUSAL TO TAKE A DOT--REQUIRED DRUG OR ALCOHOL TEST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to amend the airman medical standards to 
disqualify an airman based on a refusal to take a DOT--required drug or 
alcohol test and to report pre--employment and return--to--duty test 
refusals to the FA. This action is necessary to ensure that persons who 
have refused to take a drug or alcohol test do not operate aircraft or 
perform contract air traffic control tower operations.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sherry deVries, Office of Aerospace Medicine, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8693

RIN: 2120-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




2197. PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING QUALITIES REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTORCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 27; 14 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes new and revised airworthiness standards 
for normal and transport category rotorcraft due to technological 
advances in design and operational trends in normal and transport 
rotorcraft performance and handling qualities. The changes would 
enhance the safety standards for performance and handling qualities to 
reflect the evolution of rotorcraft capabilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lance T Gant, Air Certification Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 Meachum Blvd., 
Fort Worth, TX 76193--0110
Phone: 817 222--5114

RIN: 2120-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




2198. [rplus]REVISIONS TO COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AND DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA 
RECORDER REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 100(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 
to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 44113

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend the cockpit voice recorder and 
digital flight data recorder regulations for certain air carriers, 
operators, and aircraft manufacturers. This proposal is based on 
recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board 
following the investigations of several accidents and incidents, and 
includes other revisions that the FAA has determined are necessary. 
This proposal would require that all newly manufactured airplanes have 
CVR installed that receives its electrical power from the bus that 
provides the maximum reliability for operation of the cockpit voice 
recorder without jeopardizing service to essential or emergency loads. 
This same language is in the proposed certification rules for the CVR 
and DFDR installations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy Shaver, Branch Aircraft Certification, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385--4686

RIN: 2120-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




2199. ISSUANCE OF STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES FOR AIRCRAFT 
MANUFACTURED FROM SPARE AND SURPLUS PARTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 
40113; 40 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 
49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is considering rulemaking to preclude issuance of 
standard airworthiness certification to new aircraft under 14 CFR 
21.183(d). This action will ask for general comments on both the policy 
issues and the potential impacts of the change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/03/03                    68 FR 16217
NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank P. Paskeiwicz, Production and Airworthiness 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8361

RIN: 2120-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




2200. [bull] STAGE 4 AIRCRAFT NOISE STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 
40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 
44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 
USC 44722; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 
USC 46506; 49 USC 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 
47531, sec 305; PL 96--193; EO 11514; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 36; 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is proposing a new noise standard for subsonic jet 
airplanes and subsonic transport category large airplanes. This noise

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standard would ensure that the latest available noise reduction 
technology is incorporated into new aircraft designs. This noise 
standard, Stage 4, would apply to any person submitting an application 
for a new airplane type design on and after January 1, 2003. The 
standard could be chosen voluntarily prior to that date. This noise 
standard is intended to provide uniform noise certification standards 
for Stage 4 airplanes certificated in the United States and those 
airplanes that meet the new Internation Civil Aviation Organization 
Annex 16 Chapter 4 noise standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurette Fisher, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267--3561
Fax: 202--267--5594

RIN: 2120-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




2201. [bull] [rplus]EXTENDED OPERATIONS (ETOPS) OF MULTI--ENGINE 
AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 49 USC 44101 to 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44712; 
49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 33; 14 CFR 121; 14 
CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to issue regulations governing the design, 
maintenance, and operation of airplanes and engines for flights that go 
certain long distances beyond an adequate airport. This proposal would 
extend some requirements that previously applied only to two--engine 
airplanes to airplanes with more than two--engines. The proposed rule 
implements existing best practices and policy, industry recommendations 
and international standards to assure that long--range flights will 
operate safely.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/03                    68 FR 64730
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric VanOpstal, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20594
Phone: 202 267--3774

RIN: 2120-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




2202. [bull] [rplus]AGING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM (WIDESPREAD FATIGUE DAMAGE)

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to require incorporation of a program to 
preclude widespread fatigue damage into the FAA--approved maintenance 
program of each operator of large transport category airplanes. This 
action is the result of concern for the continued operational safety of 
airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded their design service 
goal. This proposed rulemaking would require a limit of validity in 
flight cycles or hours of the structural maintenance program, where the 
operator must incorporate added inspections and/or modification/
replacement actions into its maintenance program to allow continued 
operation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brent Bandley, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562 627--5237

RIN: 2120-AI05
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2203. [bull] HIGH--INTENSITY RADIATED FIELDS

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

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 23; 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 27; 14 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to add certification standards for aircraft 
electrical and electronic systems because of their increased use in 
aircraft and vulnerability to high--intensity radiated fields (HIRF). 
The proposed rule would define specific HIRF certification requirements 
to provide protection against HIRF effects that would apply to any 
applicant seeking issuance of a type certificate, amended type 
certificate, or supplemental type certificate for the initial approval 
of a new type of aircraft design or a change in aircraft type design.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Dimtroff, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 425 227--1371
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________




2204. [bull] [rplus]SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 
to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49

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USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 
46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is proposing to withdraw a previously published final 
rule that amends the reporting requirements for air carriers and 
certificated domestic and foreign repair station operators concerning 
failures, malfunctions, and defects of aircraft, aircraft engines, 
systems and components. We are proposing withdrawal of this document 
because of commenters' overwhelming opposition to the rule and for 
further internal study.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jose E. Figueroa, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 5601 Mariner Street, Suite 310, Tampa, FL 
33609
Phone: 813 287--4932

RIN: 2120-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



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2205. [rplus]RETROFIT OF IMPROVED SEATS IN AIR CARRIER TRANSPORT 
CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

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

Abstract: This action would require that all seats of transport 
category airplanes used in air carrier operations and transport 
category airplanes used in scheduled intrastate service comply with 
improved crashworthiness standards. The Airport and Airways Safety and 
Capacity Expansion Act of 1987 directs the Secretary of Transportation 
to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider requiring all seats on 
board all air carrier aircraft to meet improved crashworthiness 
standards based upon the best available testing standards. The intended 
effect of this action is to increase passenger protection and 
survivability in survivable impact accidents. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of its safety implications and statutory 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/88                    53 FR 17650
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/88
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/30/98                    63 FR 58331
NPRM Comment Period End         01/08/99
SNPRM                           10/04/02                    67 FR 62294
SNPRM Comment Period End        12/03/02
SNPRM Extension of Comment 
Period                          12/03/02                    67 FR 71908
SNPRM Commend Period End        03/03/03
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket 13464. Project Number: AIR--88--136R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/17/88, 53 FR 17650

Agency Contact: Hal Jensen, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--9578

RIN: 2120-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




2206. [rplus]AGING AIRCRAFT SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 
USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 
44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 
USC 44722; 49 USC 44901 to 44904; 49 USC 44906

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 
183

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1992, Other.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/93                    58 FR 51944
NPRM Comment Period End         02/02/94
Comment Period End 3/4/94       02/08/94                     59 FR 5741
NPRM                            04/02/99                    64 FR 16298
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/99
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/18/99                    64 FR 45090
Comment Period End              10/08/99
Interim Final Rule; Request for 
Comments                        12/06/02                    67 FR 72726
Interim Final Rule: Extension of 
Comment Period                  02/04/03                     68 FR 5782
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/04/03

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Interim Final Rule: Extension of 
Comment Period End              05/05/03
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number AFS--92--029R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/02/99, 64 FR 16298

Agency Contact: Frederick Sobeck, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--7355

RIN: 2120-AE42
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2207. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 6002; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5121 to 5124; 49 
USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44103 to 44106; 49 USC 44702 to 44703; 49 
USC 44709 to 44710; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 46101 to 46110; 49 USC 46301 
to 46316; 49 USC 46501 to 46502; 49 USC 46504 to 46507; 49 USC 47106; 
49 USC 47111; 49 USC 47122

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the procedures for the assessment of 
civil penalties for violations of the Federal Aviation Regulations and 
other provisions. The procedures proposed would implement the 
requirements of the FAA Civil Penalty Administrative Assessment Act of 
1992, as they modify the procedures for adjudicating a civil penalty 
against a person acting in the capacity of a pilot, flight engineer, 
mechanic, or repairman.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/94                    59 FR 40192
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/94
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AGC--93--076R. This rulemaking 
was considered significant; however, after receiving only two comments 
on the NPRM issued in 8/94, and the lack of controversy regarding this 
rule, the FAA does not consider this a significant rulemaking.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/05/94, 59 FR 40192

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

RIN: 2120-AE84
_______________________________________________________________________




2208. [rplus]REVISION OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION DEMONSTRATION PROCEDURES 
TO IMPROVE PARTICIPANT SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25; 49 CFR 1.47

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend part 25 of the FAR by revising 
appendix J, Emergency Evacuation, to allow certain alternative 
procedures in conducting full--scale emergency evacuation 
demonstrations for transport category airplanes. This is in response to 
recommendations from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee. The 
changes, which are intended to make full--scale emergency evacuation 
demonstrations safer for participants and to codify existing practices, 
would also affect manufacturers and operators of transport category 
airplanes. This action is considered significant because of substantial 
public interest and safety implications. The FAA is also looking at 
nonregulatory alternatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/95                    60 FR 36932
Correction                      08/25/95                    60 FR 44387
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--94--124A
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/18/95, 60 FR 36932

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

RIN: 2120-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




2209. MISCELLANEOUS CABIN SAFETY CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 
to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 
44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the airworthiness standards 
for transport category airplanes relating to flight attendant assist 
space, flight attendant assist handles, door hold open features, 
outside viewing means, interior compartment doors, and portable oxygen 
equipment. With one exception, these proposals are not the result of 
any specific incident or recommendation, but are part of the FAA's 
continuing effort to upgrade the regulations to improve the overall 
level of safety in areas where the state--of--the--art and good design 
practice have indicated that such upgrades are warranted. These 
proposals would result in both new type design regulations as well as 
requirements applicable to existing designs implemented via the 
operating rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/96                    61 FR 38552
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/96
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--90--016R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 07/24/96, 61 FR 38552

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

RIN: 2120-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________




2210. [rplus]NOISE LIMITATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS IN THE VICINITY 
OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/31/96                    61 FR 69334
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97
SNPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38232
SNPRM                           03/24/03                    68 FR 14276
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/23/03
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A final rule, which was published on 12/31/96 
(61 FR 69302), establishes new operating restrictions at Grand Canyon 
National Park.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/31/96, 61 FR 69334

Agency Contact: Tom Connor, Office of Energy and Environment, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8933

RIN: 2120-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




2211. [rplus]REVISIONS TO DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER REGULATIONS FOR 
B--737 AIRPLANES AND FOR PART 125 OPERATORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/99                    64 FR 63139
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/99
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR--99--272R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 11/18/99, 64 FR 63139

Agency Contact: Timothy Shaver, Branch Aircraft Certification, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385--4686

RIN: 2120-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




2212. FIRE PROTECTION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS ON TRANSPORT 
CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes concerning the protection of electrical 
system components. This action will eliminate regulatory differences 
between the airworthiness standards of the United States and the Joint 
Aviation Requirements of Europe, without affecting current industry 
design practices

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/01                    66 FR 26964
NPRM Comment Period End         07/16/01
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Massoud Sadeghi, Aircraft Certification Service, Department of 
Transportation,

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Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 
98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--2117

RIN: 2120-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________




2213. [rplus]AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL, UTILITY, ACROBATIC AND 
COMMUTER CATEGORY AIRPLANES

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

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA intends to conduct a 610 review (a review under 
section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act) of part 23 and RIN 
2120--AG93 reflects this review. The FAA has established airworthiness 
standards for normal, utility, acrobatic and communter category 
airplanes in part 23. This part will be reviewed to assess the 
financial impact on small entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Review To Be Completed          05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 2120-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




2214. [rplus]CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44706; 49 USC 44709 to 40711; 49 USC 44713; 49 
USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44719; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 139

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the current airport 
certification regulation and to establish certification requirements 
for airports serving scheduled air carrier operations in aircraft with 
10 to 30 seats. In addition, changes are proposed to address National 
Transportation Safety Board recommendations and petitions for 
exemptions and rulemaking. A section of an air carrier operation 
regulation also would be amended to conform with proposed changes to 
airport certification requirements. The FAA believes that these 
proposed revisions are necessary to ensure safety in air transportation 
and to provide a comparable level of safety at all certificated 
airports. This action is significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/00                    65 FR 38636
Correction                      08/21/00                    65 FR 50669
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/22/00                    65 FR 50945
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/00
NPRM Extended Comment Period End11/03/00
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AAS--97--072R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/21/00

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

RIN: 2120-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




2215. [rplus]FLIGHT SIMULATION DEVICE QUALIFICATION

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 96 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




2216. NOISE CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS FOR HELICOPTERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 
to 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44715; PL 96--193; EO 11514

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal is based on a joint effort by the FAA, the 
European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA), and the Aviation Rulemaking 
Advisory Committee (ARAC) to harmonize the U.S. noise certification 
regulations and the European Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) for 
helicopters. The proposed changes would provide nearly uniform noise 
certification standards for helicopters certificated in the U.S., the 
JAA countries, and other countries that have adopted as their national 
regulation either the U.S. regulations, the JAA regulations, or the 
International Civil Aviation Organization standards. The harmonization 
of the noise certification standards would simplify airworthiness 
approvals for import and export purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/00                    65 FR 59634
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/01
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandy Liu, Office of Environment and Energy, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 493--4864

RIN: 2120-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




2217. ANTIDRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PERSONNEL 
ENGAGED IN SPECIFIED AVIATION ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC

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44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; 
49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the FAA's Antidrug and Alcohol 
Misuse Prevention Programs in accordance with changes the Department of 
Transportation is making to 49 CFR 40. In addition, the FAA proposes 
some minor revisions to its Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention 
Program so that the requirements conform to 14 CFR 67.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/02                     67 FR 9366
NPRM Comment Period End         05/29/02
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/29/02                    67 FR 37361
NPRM Extended Comment Period End07/29/02
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Wood, Acting Manager, Drug Abatement Branch, 
Office of Aviation Medicine, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 366--6710

RIN: 2120-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




2218. [rplus]CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT AND AIRMEN FOR THE OPERATION OF 
LIGHT--SPORT AIRCRAFT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 
to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45301 to 45303; 49 USC 46306; 49 
USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506 to 46507; 49 USC 
47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 91; 14 
CFR 43; 14 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is creating a new rule for the manufacture, 
certification, operation, and maintenance of light--sport aircraft. 
Light--sport aircraft weigh less than 1320 pounds and are heavier and 
faster than ultralight vehicles and include airplanes, gliders, 
balloons, powered parachutes, weight--shift--control aircraft, and 
gyroplanes. This action is necessary to address advances in sport and 
recreational aviation technology, gaps in the existing regulations, 
several petitions for rulemaking, and petitions for exemptions from 
existing regulations. The intended effect of this action is to provide 
for the manufacture of safe and economical certificated aircraft that 
exceed the limits currently allowed by ultralight regulation, and to 
allow operations of these aircraft by certificated pilots for sport and 
recreation to carry a passenger, and to conduct flight training and 
towing in a safe manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/05/02                     67 FR 5268
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/02
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Gardner, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8212

RIN: 2120-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




2219. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY INSTALLATION, AND 
NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY STORAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the airworthiness standards for transport 
category airplanes concerning electrical equipment and nickel cadmium 
battery installations, and nickel cadmium battery storage. This 
rulemaking eliminates regulatory differences between the airworthiness 
standards of the United States and the Joint Aviation Requirements of 
Europe, without affecting current industry design practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/01                    66 FR 27582
NPRM Comment Period End         07/16/01
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Massoud Sadeghi, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--2117

RIN: 2120-AH27
_______________________________________________________________________




2220. DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ON TRANSPORT 
CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the airworthiness standards for transport 
category airplanes concerning the design and installation of electronic 
equipment. The rule requires that such equipment be designed and 
installed so that it does not cause essential loads to become 
inoperative as a result of electrical power supply transients or 
transients from other causes. Adopting this rulemaking would eliminate 
regulatory differences between the airworthiness standards of the 
United States and the Joint Aviation Requirements of Europe, without 
affecting current industry design practices

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/01                    66 FR 26956
NPRM Comment Period End         07/16/01
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen M. Slotte, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055--2315
Phone: 425 227--2315

RIN: 2120-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




2221. ELECTRICAL CABLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the airworthiness standards for transport 
category airplanes concerning electrical cables. This action harmonizes 
part 25 and JAR--25 requirements concerning cable installations and 
clarifies the cable design requirements ensuring that the designer 
considers the critical conditions, routings, and markings of a proper 
installation. This rulemaking eliminates regulatory differences between 
the airworthiness standards of the United States and the Joint Aviation 
Requirements of Europe, without affecting current industry design 
practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/01                    66 FR 26942
NPRM Comment Period End         07/16/01
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen M. Slotte, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055--2315
Phone: 425 227--2315

RIN: 2120-AH29
_______________________________________________________________________




2222. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to shorten the time for passenger 
announcements in an emergency in transport category airplanes. This 
proposal would shorten the time for passenger announcements in an 
emergency from 10 to 3 seconds between the removal of the microphone 
from its stowage by a flight crewmember and its operation. Adopting 
this proposal would eliminate regulatory differences between the 
airworthiness standards for the United States and the Joint Aviation 
Requirements of Europe, without affecting current industry design 
practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/02                    67 FR 70510
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/03
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--00--227.

Agency Contact: Kirk Baker, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 3960 Paramount 
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562 627--5345

RIN: 2120-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




2223. REVISIONS TO VARIOUS POWERPLANT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 
TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise the standards applicable to 
thrust or power augmentation systems, fuel filling points, designated 
fire zones, and powerplant instruments. Adopting this proposal would 
eliminate regulatory differences between the airworthiness standards of 
the United States and the Joint Aviation Requirements of Europe without 
affecting current industry design practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/02                     67 FR 4856
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--01--467.

Agency Contact: Mike McRae, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, 
WA 98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--2133

RIN: 2120-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




2224. MISCELLANEOUS FLIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes concerning miscellaneous flight 
requirements. Adopting this proposal would eliminate regulatory 
differences between the airworthiness standards of the United States 
and the Joint Aviation Requirements of Europe, without affecting 
current industry design practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/02                     67 FR 1846
NPRM Comment Period End         03/15/02
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--00--226.

Agency Contact: Don Stimson, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain

[[Page 73280]]

Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--1129

RIN: 2120-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




2225. TRIM SYSTEMS AND PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed action would amend airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes concerning trim systems and protective 
breathing equipment. The proposed action would add language that would 
require a clearly marked range on the trim indication system where 
take--off is safe for all center--of--gravity positions. Adopting this 
proposal would eliminate regulatory differences between the 
airworthiness standards of the United States and the Joint Aviation 
Requirements of Europe without affecting current industry design 
practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/02                    67 FR 61836
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/02
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--00--567.

Agency Contact: Kenneth Frey, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--2673

RIN: 2120-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




2226. [rplus]REVISIONS TO PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE RULE FOR 
COMPENSATION TO AIR CARRIERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40116 to 40117; 49 USC 47111; 49 
USC 47114 to 47116; 49 USC 47524; 49 USC 47526

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 158

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 12, 2004, Final.

Abstract: This rule would amend the passenger facility charge (PFC) 
rules by changing the amount and basis of compensation an air carrier 
may receive for collecting, handling, and remitting PFC revenue. This 
action is necessary because statute mandates that air carriers receive 
fair and reasonable compensation for their expenses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/02                    67 FR 70878
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/03
NPRM; Extension of Comment 
Period                          01/14/03                     68 FR 1807
NPRM; Extension of Comment 
Period End                      02/12/03
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: APP--00--672R.

Agency Contact: Joseph Hebert, Passenger Facility Charge Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8902

RIN: 2120-AH43
_______________________________________________________________________




2227. POWERPLANT CONTROLS ON TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES, GENERAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to amend the airworthiness standards 
for transport category airplanes concerning design requirements for 
powerplant valves controlled from the flightdeck. Adopting this 
proposal would eliminate regulatory differences between the 
airworthiness standards of the United States and the Joint Aviation 
Requirements of Europe, without affecting current industry design 
practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/02                    67 FR 30820
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/02
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike McRae, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, 
WA 98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--2133

RIN: 2120-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________




2228. [rplus]TRANSPONDER CONTINUOUS OPERATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 
USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 
49 USC 44912; 49 USC 45101 to 45105; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal would amend the instrument and equipment 
requirements for airplanes operated in domestic, flag, and supplemental 
operations. Specifically, the FAA proposes to require affected 
airplanes to be equipped with provisions that would help assure 
immediate activation of the designated air traffic control (ATC) hijack 
alert code, and continuous transmission of that code to ATC during the 
hijack situation. The FAA is proposing this action in response to the 
heightened threat to U.S. civil action. This action is significant 
because of substantial public safety interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/03                     68 FR 1942
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 73281]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Jennings, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1895 
Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 770 703--6090

RIN: 2120-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




2229. REPORTS BY CARRIERS ON INCIDENTS INVOLVING ANIMALS DURING AIR 
TRANSPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 
40102; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 41721; 49 USC 44105; 49 USC 
44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903; 
49 USC 44904; 49 USC 44906; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 44914; 49 USC 44936; 
49 USC 44938; 49 USC 46103; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements section 710 of P.L. 106--181, the 
Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st 
Century, by requiring air carriers that provide scheduled passenger air 
transportation to submit monthly to the Secretary of Transportation, 
through the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service of the United 
States Department of Agriculture, a report on any incidents involving 
the loss, injury, or death of an animal during air transport provided 
by the air carrier.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/27/02                    67 FR 61238
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
12/27/2002                      10/18/02                    67 FR 64331
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/02
Final Rule                      08/11/03                    68 FR 47798
Notice of Effective Date        09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Whitlow, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--3480

RIN: 2120-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




2230. [rplus]SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FLIGHTDECK ON FOREIGN--
OPERATED TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 
USC 40119; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 
49 USC 44722

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment requires improved flightdeck security and 
operational procedural changes to prevent unauthorized access to the 
flightdeck on passenger--carrying aircraft operated by foreign carriers 
under the provisions of part 129. This amendment applies the same 
flightdeck security enhancements to foreign air carriers as were 
previously applied to U.S. air carriers. This action is significant 
because of safety and substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/21/02                    67 FR 42450
Final Rule Effective            06/21/02
Final Rule Effective Date       12/30/02
Final Rule; Request for Comments12/30/02                    67 FR 79822
Comment Period End              02/28/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marlene Lovack, International Liaison Staff, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385--4678

RIN: 2120-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




2231. [rplus]PICTURE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44711; 49 
USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45301 to 45302

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the pilot certificate requirements to 
require a person to carry a photo identification acceptable to the 
Administrator when exercising the privileges of a pilot certificate. 
These measures are intended to address security concerns regarding the 
identification of pilots. This rulemaking is significant because of 
safety and substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule; Request for Comments10/28/02                    67 FR 65858
Final Rule Effective            10/28/02
Comment Period End              11/27/02
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John D. Lynch, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--3844

RIN: 2120-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




2232. FLIGHT VISIBILITY; VISION ENHANCING EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46317; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 
46315

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow persons who voluntarily equip their 
airplanes with certain vision enhancing devices to descend below 
decision height or minimum descent altitude when flight visibility is 
below minimums, subject to certain training and other requirements.

[[Page 73282]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/03                     68 FR 6802
NPRM Correction                 03/03/03
NPRM Comment Period End         03/27/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Les Smith, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385--4586

RIN: 2120-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




2233. [rplus]PROHIBITION OF CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION IN THE VICINITY 
OF THE PRIVATE RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 302; 49 USC 322; 49 USC 324

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will revise part 76 under title 14 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations to require notice to be filed with the FAA 
for the construction or alteration of any object or the alteration of 
any existing object that would exceed 50 feet above ground level and is 
within 3 nautical miles of the private residence of the President of 
the United States. This action also establishes an obstruction standard 
for those objects within the designated area surrounding the residence. 
This action is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule With Request for 
Comments                        04/22/03                    68 FR 19730
Comment Period End              06/23/03
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Edgett--Baron, Air Traffic Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington,, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--9354

RIN: 2120-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




2234. FLIGHTDECK SECURITY ON FOREIGN--OPERATED AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 
USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 
49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901 to 44904; 49 USC 44906

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule excludes airplanes with fewer than 19 
passenger seats, eliminates the term ``or on overflights,'' changes the 
compliance date for affected airplanes, and changes the term 
``transport category aircraft'' to ``transport category airplanes.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/30/02                    67 FR 79822
Comment Period End              02/28/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Staurseth, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385--4561

RIN: 2120-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




2235. [bull] SECURITY CONTROL OF AIR TRAFFIC

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44721

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As a result of a recent review, it was determined that the 
regulations required minor revisions to be consistent with recently 
issued congressional legislation and agreements between agencies 
regarding the security control of air traffic operations in the NAS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terry Brown, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267--8783

RIN: 2120-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




2236. Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped

 
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2237. IFR ALTITUDES; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a nonsignificant body of regulations which prescribes 
altitudes for the operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules 
(IFR) on Federal airways, jet routes, area

[[Page 73283]]

navigation low or high routes, or other direct routes for which a 
minimum en route IFR altitude is designated in 14 CFR part 95. In 
addition, mountainous areas and changeover points are designated. These 
regulations are an established body of technical requirements that are 
issued routinely and frequently to maintain operational efficiency. 
Total actions expected--270. 10/00/2003 -- 10/00/2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Henry, General Aviation and Commercial 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8212

Don Pate, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 South MacArthur, 
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Phone: 405 954--4161

RIN: 2120-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




2238. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA issues type certificates for ``products,'' which are 
aircraft, engines, propellers, and some appliances. The FAA issues a 
regulation called an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to address an unsafe 
condition in a type certificated product, if that unsafe condition is 
likely to exist or develop in products of the same type design. Part 39 
of title 14 requires each operator of a product affected by an AD to 
comply with the terms of the AD, in order to operate that product; the 
AD may mandate operational limitations, maintenance, or alterations for 
the affected product. The vast majority of routine and frequent 
Airworthiness Directives are nonsignificant. Total actions expected--
550. 10/00/2003 to 10/00/2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Walker, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267--9592

RIN: 2120-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2239. STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 
USC 40120; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44719; 49 
USC 44721 to 44722; 49 USC 106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) provide for 
instrument letdown to airports in the United States. They are a 
nonsignificant body of regulations that are complex and technical in 
nature and require routine and frequent rulemaking to maintain 
efficiency. The FAA issues, revises, and cancels SIAPs by adopting 
amendments that are incorporated into 14 CFR part 97. Contemporaneously 
with publication in the Federal Register, the SIAPs are made available 
to the Aeronautical Charting and Cartography Office in the FAA and 
other publishers of aeronautical charts where they are published as 
approach procedure charts or ``approach plates.'' These charts are made 
available to the members of the aviation community for use by pilots in 
making instrument approaches. Total actions expected--3,300. 10/00/2003 
-- 10/00/2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Henry, General Aviation and Commercial 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8212

Don Pate, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 South MacArthur, 
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Phone: 405 954--4161

RIN: 2120-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




2240. AIRSPACE ACTIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; EO 10854

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 71; 14 CFR 73; 14 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a nonsignificant body of regulations which designates 
airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points to facilitate 
safe navigation. These regulations are technical in nature and are 
issued routinely and frequently to maintain operational efficiency. 
Total actions expected--450. 10/00/2003 through 10/00/2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pat Crawford, Manager, Airspace Branch, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--9255

RIN: 2120-AA66

[[Page 73284]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2241. [rplus]DRUG ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5121 to 5124; 49 USC 40113 to 
40114; 49 USC 44101 to 44108; 49 USC 44110 to 44111; 49 USC 44702 to 
44703; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44709 to 44710; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 46101 
to 46110; 49 USC 46301 to 46316; 49 USC 46501 to 46502; 49 USC 46504 to 
46507; 49 USC 47106; 49 USC 47111

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 13; 14 CFR 47

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 18, 1989, Final.

Abstract: This action would revise certain requirements concerning 
registration of aircraft, certification of pilots, and penalties 
associated with registration and certification violations. This notice 
also announced new procedures for processing major repair and 
alteration forms which pertain to fuel system modifications. Actions 
announced in this notice respond to the FAA Drug Enforcement Assistance 
Act of 1988. The requirements and adopted procedures are intended to 
assist law enforcement agencies in their efforts to stop drug 
trafficking in general aviation aircraft. This rulemaking is 
significant because of substantial public interest. The FAA currently 
is seeking modifications to the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No. AFS--89--035R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 03/12/90, 55 FR 9270

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

RIN: 2120-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




2242. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR BEACON SYSTEM AND MODE S TRANSPONDER 
REQUIREMENTS IN THE NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the Mode S transponder requirement 
for all aircraft operating under part 135 and certain aircraft 
operating under part 121 based on the expected availability of 
operational capabilities of Mode S ground sensors. For part 121 
operators, the action would affect only those aircraft not required to 
have Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II. An aviation 
rulemaking advisory committee has recommended that the FAA conduct a 
study of the installed Mode S ground sensor to determine the extent of 
the benefits derived and the costs involved in equipage. This action is 
a relieving action made necessary by the fact that ground sensors are 
not in place to support the requirement. Further, FAA is studying the 
need for Mode S transponders in part 135 and certain part 121 
operations in light of the fact that transponders may not substantially 
increase ATC ability to view air traffic.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/96                    61 FR 26036
NPRM Correction                 06/17/96                    61 FR 30551
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS--92--297R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/23/96, 61 FR 26036

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

RIN: 2120-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________




2243. [rplus]CORROSION CONTROL PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40104 to 40105; 49 USC 40113; 49 
USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 
44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 
to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44902

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This project would ensure that airplanes used or not used in 
common carriage in air transportation have a comprehensive corrosion 
prevention program within their maintenance or inspection programs. In 
April 1988, a commercial transport airplane experienced an in--flight 
decompression and separation of approximately 18 feet of the fuselage 
skin and structure at the top of the airplane. The airplane had been in 
service for 19 years and had flown almost 90,000 flights. The National 
Transportation Safety Board concluded that the failure of the airline 
to detect skin disbonding resulted in corrosion and metal fatigue 
leading to separation of the airplane's skin structure. This rulemaking 
is considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/02                    67 FR 62142
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Frederick Sobeck, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--7355

RIN: 2120-AE92

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2244. [rplus]FLIGHT CREWMEMBER DUTY PERIOD LIMITATIONS, FLIGHT TIME 
LIMITATIONS, AND REST REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44701; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 
USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations on duty period 
limitations, flight time limitations, and rest requirements for flight 
crewmembers engaged in air transportation. The FAA proposes additional 
changes in response to comments received on the NPRM. The changes are 
necessary to ensure that the rules will continue to provide the minimum 
level of safety. This rulemaking responds to public and congressional 
interest in regulating flight crewmember rest requirements, NTSB Safety 
Recommendations, petitions for rulemaking, and scientific data. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/95                    60 FR 65951
NPRM Comment Period End         03/19/96
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
6/19/96                         03/20/96                    61 FR 11492


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS--94--443R
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/20/95, 60 FR 65951

Agency Contact: Kent Stephens, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20951
Phone: 202 267--7493

RIN: 2120-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2245. [rplus]FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS REGARDING AIRCRAFT PARTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44913

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes additional rules that would prohibit 
certain false or misleading statements regarding civil aircraft, 
airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, component parts, 
and materials, including standard parts, that are used, or may be used, 
on civil aircraft. The proposals would also permit increased inspection 
by the FAA of records regarding the quality of aircraft parts. The 
additional rules are needed to help prevent persons from representing 
parts as suitable for use on civil aircraft when in fact they may not 
be. The proposals are intended to provide assurance that aircraft 
owners and operators, and persons who maintain aircraft, have truthful 
information on which to determine whether a part may be used in a given 
civil aircraft application. This action is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/03                    68 FR 23807
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AVR--94--549R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation 08/00/01

Agency Contact: Beverly Sharkey, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 13873 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20172--
3223
Phone: 703 661--0583

RIN: 2120-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________




2246. [rplus]TRAINING IN THE RECOGNITION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 4711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 119

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending its 
hazardous materials (hazmat) training requirements for air carriers and 
commercial operators certificated to operate under part 121 or part 
135. In addition, the FAA is requiring that repair stations 
certificated under part 145 document for the FAA that persons handling 
hazmat for transportation have been trained as required by the 
Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMRs). The 
FAA is updating its regulations because hazmat transport and the 
aviation industry have changed significantly since the FAA promulgated 
its hazmat training regulations over 25 years ago. The rule will set 
clear training standards and ensure uniform compliance with training 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/03                    68 FR 24809
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/03
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Wilkening, Office of Security, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--5885

Jan Demuth, Flight Standards Service, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8166

RIN: 2120-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




2247. AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV) AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103 to 40105; 49

[[Page 73286]]

USC 40113; 49 USC 40119 to 40120; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 
44111; 49 USC 44113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 
to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901 to 44904; 
49 USC 44906; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 
49 USC 46316; 49 USC 465504; 49 USC 46506 to 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 
USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 95; 14 CFR 97; 14 CFR 121; 14 
CFR 129; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is amending its regulations to reflect technological 
advances that support area navigation (RNAV); make certain terms 
consistent with those of the International Civil Aviation Organization; 
remove the middle marker as a required component of instrument landing 
systems; and clarify airspace terminology. The changes are intended to 
facilitate the transition from ground--based navigation to new 
reference sources, enable advancements in technology, and increase 
efficiency of the National Airspace System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/02                    67 FR 77326
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/08/03                    68 FR 16992
Comment Period End              07/07/03
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lawrence Buehler, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8452

RIN: 2120-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




2248. [rplus]INELIGIBILITY FOR AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE BASED ON SECURITY 
GROUNDS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action provides the authority to revoke a pilot 
certificate or deny an application for a pilot certificate based on a 
written determination by the Under Secretary of Transportation for 
Security that an individual poses a security risk related to aviation. 
This final rule addresses the security concerns of who should hold a 
pilot certificate issued by the FAA and is necessary to enhance 
security in air transportation. This rulemaking is significant because 
of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule; Request for Comments01/24/03                     68 FR 3772
Final Rule Effective            01/24/03
Comment Period End              03/25/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter J. Lynch, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--3137

RIN: 2120-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2249. OBJECTS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 
USC 44502; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44718; 49 USC 46101 to 46102; 49 USC 
46104

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the standards, aeronautical studies, 
scope, and notice provisions concerning objects affecting navigable 
airspace. The notice consisted primarily of changes required by recent 
legislation or recommended by a Government/ industry task group of the 
National Airspace Review Advisory Committee. This action would also 
cover electromagnetic interference phenomena that could create a hazard 
to air navigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Review                06/19/78                    43 FR 26322
Review Conference               12/08/80
NPRM                            08/03/90                    55 FR 31722
NPRM Correction                 08/13/90                    55 FR 32999
NPRM Correction                 08/16/90                    55 FR 33577
NPRM Correction                 08/28/90                    55 FR 35152
NPRM Correction                 09/10/90                    55 FR 37287
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/90
SNPRM                           10/16/95                    60 FR 53680
SNPRM Comment Period End        11/30/95
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ATO--85--015R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/03/90, 55 FR 31722

Agency Contact: Ellen Crum, Air Traffic Rules Procedures Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--3155

RIN: 2120-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




2250. MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 40105; 
49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 
44705; 49 USC 44706; 49 USC 44707;

[[Page 73287]]

49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44710; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 107; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 
14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is withdrawing a previously published notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to amend various sections of 
the regulations. The proposal was to clarify language, correct improper 
or obsolete references, and to relax certain existing requirements. 
Since publication of the NPRM, many other completed, in--process, or 
planned actions have addressed or will address many of the issues 
involved. The FAA has determined that all unresolved issues have been 
included in more recent actions dealing with the specific sections of 
the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/83                    48 FR 45214
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/83
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. 23781. Project Number: ARM--81--
128R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/03/83, 48 FR 45214

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

RIN: 2120-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________




2251. [rplus]IMPROVED WATER SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 
44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would have added new requirements for water 
survival equipment carried aboard airplanes and rotorcraft. The 
requirements would have applied, after specified dates, to U.S.--
certificate holders that conduct common--carriage operations with 
airplanes and rotorcraft. This action is in response to the Airport and 
Airway Safety and Capacity Enhancement Act of 1987 (PL 100--223) and 
relates to safety recommendations by the National Transportation Safety 
Board. The requirements are intended to increase the likelihood of 
aircraft passengers surviving a crash landing in water and, thus, this 
rulemaking is significant because of the safety implications. This 
rulemaking will be withdrawn. Cost and unresolved issues concerning 
lap--help children are preventing the rulemaking from moving forward.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/88                    53 FR 24890
NPRM Comment Period End         11/28/88
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR--85--265R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/30/88, 53 FR 24890

Agency Contact: Hal Jensen, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--9578

RIN: 2120-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________




2252. TYPE CERTIFICATES FOR SOME SURPLUS AIRCRAFT OF THE ARMED FORCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 
49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Following World War II, a substantial number of surplus 
military airplanes were offered for sale to the public in order to meet 
an increased demand for civilian--use aircraft not being met by the 
civil aircraft industry. The current regulation permits both type and 
airworthiness certification for surplus military aircraft based on the 
particular aircraft's safety record and condition. As military aircraft 
have become increasingly complex and sophisticated, that practice is no 
longer acceptable. This action would remove the regulations for issuing 
type certificates for these surplus aircraft and eliminate references 
to obsolete standards. Surplus military aircraft would still be 
certificated in the normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, transport, 
and restricted categories upon compliance with the applicable 
regulations. This rulemaking will be withdrawn. This rulemaking will be 
incorporated in a rulemaking revision of part 21.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/94                    59 FR 19114
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/94
Comment Period End 08/26/94     07/07/94                    59 FR 34779
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AIR--91--354R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/21/94, 59 FR 19114

Agency Contact: Ed Chalpin, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--9588

RIN: 2120-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




2253. REVISED PRECISION APPROACH LANDING SYSTEMS POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73288]]

Abstract: This statement would provide policy for acquisition, 
installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the instrument 
landing system (ILS) and the microwave landing system (MLS) during the 
transition to the global positioning system (GPS). The policy statement 
of December 1989 announced the transition from the ILS to the MLS for 
precision approach service in the National Airspace System. Since that 
time, advancement of GPS--based landing system technology has provided 
a more economical means of providing approach services. FAA plans to 
withdraw this policy because it is no longer relevant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy Statement                12/27/89                    54 FR 53231
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43887

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Wedge, Airway Facilities Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--7848

RIN: 2120-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




2254. [rplus]IMPROVED FLAMMABILITY STANDARDS FOR THERMAL/ACOUSTIC 
INSULATION MATERIALS USED IN TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/20/00                    65 FR 56992
NPRM Comment Period End         01/18/01
Final Rule                      07/31/03                    68 FR 45046
Final Action Effective          09/02/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--99--086R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation 12/00/2002.

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

RIN: 2120-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________




2255. SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES IN THE VICINITY OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 2120-AG74      09/24/03

RIN: 2120-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




2256. [rplus]AIR TOUR OPERATIONS IN STATE OF HAWAII

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 
46316; 49 USC 46502; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 
47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47530

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to extend SFAR 71, which established 
certain procedural, operational, and equipment requirements for air 
tour operators in the State of Hawaii. The FAA intends to issue a 
national air tour safety proposal in the near future, but until this 
rulemaking becomes final, there is a need to extend SFAR 71 to ensure 
the continuing safe environment for conducting air tours in Hawaii. 
During the 9--year period between 1982 and 1991, there were 11 air tour 
accidents with 24 fatalities in Hawaii. The apparent causes of the 
accidents ranged from engine power loss to encounters with adverse 
weather. On September 26, 1994, the FAA published an emergency final 
rule as SFAR 71. The rule established additional operating procedures, 
including minimum safe altitudes (and associated increases in visual 
flight rules weather minimums), minimum equipment requirements, and 
operational limitations for air tour aircraft in the State of Hawaii. 
SFAR 71 was subsequently extended until October 26, 2003. This 
rulemaking is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/03                    68 FR 47269
Final Action                    10/23/03                    68 FR 60831
Final Action Effective          10/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2120-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




2257. [rplus]FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; 
49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506 to 
46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531

[[Page 73289]]

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to update and revise the regulations 
governing operations by aircraft in fractional ownership programs. 
Current regulations do not adequately define fractional ownership 
programs nor clearly allocate responsibility and authority for safety 
and compliance with the regulations. This proposal will define 
fractional ownership programs and their participants, allocate 
responsibility and authority for safety of flight operations for 
purposes of compliance with the regulations, and ensure that fractional 
ownership program aircraft operations maintain a high level of safety. 
This action is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/01                    66 FR 37520
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/01
Final Action                    09/17/03                    68 FR 54520
Final Action Effective          11/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Katherine Hakala Perfetti, Flight Standards Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--3760

RIN: 2120-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________




2258. MATERIAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES AND DESIGN VALUES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA proposes to revise the material strength properties 
and material design values requirement for transport category airplanes 
by incorporating changes developed in cooperation with the Joint 
Aviation Authorities of Europe and the U.S. and European aviation 
industry through the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee. This 
proposal is intended to achieve common requirements and language 
between the requirements of the United States regulations and the Joint 
Aviation Requirements of Europe, while maintaining at least the level 
of safety provided by the current regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/02                     67 FR 4318
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/02
Final Action                    08/05/03                    68 FR 46427

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--98--300.

Agency Contact: Rich Yarges, Airframe and Airworthiness Branch, 
Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue 
SW, Renton, WA 98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--2143

RIN: 2120-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________




2259. LOWER DECK SERVICE COMPARTMENTS ON TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to require that two--way voice 
communication systems between lower deck service compartments and the 
flight deck remain available following loss of the normal electrical 
power generating system. Adopting this proposal would eliminate 
regulatory differences between the airworthiness standards of the 
United States and the Joint Aviation Requirements of Europe without 
affecting current industry design practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/24/02                     67 FR 3456
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02
Final Action                    06/19/03                    68 FR 36879

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ANM--00--5

Agency Contact: Jayson Claar, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055--4056
Phone: 425 227--2194

RIN: 2120-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




2260. HARMONIZATION OF NOISE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR PROPELLER--
DRIVEN SMALL AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44715

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule harmonizes two technical items with 
international regulations to provide uniform noise certification 
standards for airplanes certificated in the United States and JAA 
(European Joint Aviation Authorities) countries. This will help to 
simplify airworthiness approvals for import and export purposes. The 
revisions to these two items will apply only to a small number of older 
technology airplanes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/03                    68 FR 34255

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AEE--01--134.

Agency Contact: Mehmet Marsan, Office of Environment and Energy, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--7703

RIN: 2120-AH42

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_______________________________________________________________________




2261. DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER RESOLUTIONS REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 
to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 44113

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action allows operators of specified airplanes to 
operate those airplanes under parts 121, 125, or 135 without meeting 
the resolution requirements for certain parameters of information 
recorded by flight data recorders. This action is needed to allow 
operators of these airplanes to continue operating these airplanes with 
their current recording capabilities until the FAA is able to determine 
the appropriate remedy for this problem.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective            08/17/01
Final Rule; Request for Comments08/22/01                    66 FR 44270
Comment Period End              09/21/01
Final Action                    07/18/03                    68 FR 42932

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2120-AH46
_______________________________________________________________________




2262. PROCEDURES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF AIRPORTS, ON--AIRPORT PARKING 
LOTS, AND VENDORS OF ON--AIRFIELD DIRECT SERVICES TO AIR CARRIERS FOR 
SECURITY MANDATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107--71; 115 Stat. 597

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FAA plans to withdraw this action because of the lack of 
funding. The rule would provide procedures for certain operators to 
apply for reimbursement of allowable costs incurred to comply with 
certain security requirements imposed by the FAA or Transportation 
Security Administration on or after September 11, 2001. These 
procedures are needed to inform airport operations, on--airport parking 
lots, and vendors of on--airfield direct services to air carriers how 
to apply for reimbursement of allowable costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/01                    66 FR 66238
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/02
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43886

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry Molar, Manager, Airport Financial Assistance 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--3831

RIN: 2120-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




2263. [rplus]REDUCED VERTICAL SEPARATION MINIMUM IN DOMESTIC UNITED 
STATES AIRSPACE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 
46504; 49 USC 46506 to 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 
to 47531

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would permit Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 
flights in the airspace over the contiguous 48 States of the United 
States and Alaska and that portion of the Gulf of Mexico where the FAA 
provides air traffic services. This reduction of vertical separation 
minima would only be applied between those aircraft that meet stringent 
altimeter and auto--pilot performance requirements. This action would 
enhance airspace capacity and assist aircraft operators in saving fuel 
and time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/02                    67 FR 31920
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/02
Final Rule                      10/27/03                    68 FR 61304

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Swain, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385--4576

RIN: 2120-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




2264. DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER REQUIREMENTS -- EXCEPTION AND 
APPENDIX UPDATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705 to 44706; 49 
USC 44709 to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 46105

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends the flight data recorder regulations by 
expanding the recording ranges for certain data parameters for all 
covered airplanes; updates the resolution recording requirements for 
part 135 appendix F; and updates the list of aircraft excepted from the 
digital flight data recorder requirements. This action is necessary 
because certain airplanes are unable to record certain flight 
parameters under the existing resolution criteria and other aircraft 
are too old to be retrofitted with new recording devices without 
undergoing unintended and expensive retrofit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/18/03                    68 FR 42932

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2120-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




2265. SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES IN THE VICINITY OF LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL 
AIRPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 
44711; 47 USC 44712; 47 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 
44720; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 
46506 to 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to revise and codify Special Federal 
Aviation Administration (SFAR) No. 51--1. This action would revise the 
description of the airspace to require aircraft to operate at a fixed 
altitude. The FAA is proposing this action to reduce the potential for 
descent conflicts, to ensure compatibility with current traffic, and to 
increase overall system efficiency and safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/31/02                    67 FR 80316
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/03
Final Action                    07/10/03                    68 FR 41211

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ken McElroy, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--8783

RIN: 2120-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




2266. [rplus]FLIGHTDECK SECURITY ON LARGE CARGO AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 
49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 
44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 
to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 45105; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action provides an optional means of compliance to 
operators of all--cargo airplanes that are required to have a 
reinforced security flightdeck door by April 9, 2003. This rule allows 
those operators to either install reinforced doors or adopt enhanced 
security procedures approved by the Transportation Security 
Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/18/03                    68 FR 42873

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 2120-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




2267. [bull] FLIGHT CREW COMPARTMENT ACCESS AND DOOR DESIGNS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 
49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 
44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action supersedes Special Federal Aviation Regulation 
(SFAR) 92--4, which was published on March 19, 2002, to allow operators 
to quickly modify the flightcrew compartment door to delay or deter 
unauthorized entry to the flightcrew compartment. It temporarily 
authorizes variances from existing design standards for the doors and 
certain operational rules associated with the modifications; allows for 
approval for return to service of modified airplanes without prior 
approved data if the modification constitutes a major alteration; and 
prohibits the possession of flightdeck compartment door keys by other 
than the flightcrew during flight, unless the flightdeck door has an 
internal flightdeck locking devise installed, operative, and in use. 
This action also extends regulatory relief for all--cargo transport 
category airplanes and a limited number of passenger airplanes beyond 
April 9, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/09/03                    68 FR 17513

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurette Fisher, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267--3561
Fax: 202--267--5594

RIN: 2120-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________




2268. [bull] DOD COMMERCIAL AIR CARRIER EVALUATORS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 40101 to 40103; 49 
USC 40113; 49 USC 44105 to 44106; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701 to 44717; 
49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44906; 49 USC 
44912; 49 USC 44914; 49 USC 44936; 49 USC 44938; 49 USC 46103; 49 USC 
46105

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule with request for comments clarifies existing 
regulations as they apply to the Department of Defense (DOD)

[[Page 73292]]

commercial air carrier evaluators. These amendments are necessary to 
clarify DOD's congressionally mandated cockpit evaluation mission and 
authority for the aviation security community and for industry. DOD's 
Air Mobility Command (AMC) will create and issue a new credential to 
permit DOD commercial air carrier evaluators uninterrupted access to 
the cockpit for evaluations. These amendments explicitly clarify 
existing DOD legal authority and responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/10/03                    68 FR 41213

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lt. Col. Tom Barrale, US Air Force, Department of 
Defense Air Mobility Command Liaison Officer to the FAA AFS, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--7088

RIN: 2120-AI00
_______________________________________________________________________




2269. [bull] DISPOSITION OF COMMENTS: NOISE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR 
SUBSONIC JET AND SUBSONIC TRANSPORT CATEGORY LARGE AIRPLANES; TRANSITION 
TO AN ALL STAGE 3 FLEET OPERATING IN THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 36; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is providing response to public comments on three 
immediately adopted rules. The effect of this action is to close these 
rulemaking actions. This action is part of our effort to address 
recommendations of the Government Accounting Office and the Management 
Advisory Council to reduce the number of items in the Regulatory 
Agenda, and to accurately reflect agency initiatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/24/03                    68 FR 43883

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alicia K. Douglas, Office of Rulemaking, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. 
S W., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--9681

RIN: 2120-AI01
_______________________________________________________________________




2270. [bull] WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED RULES: MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS; 
IMPROVED WATER SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT; OBJECTS AFFECTING NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE; 
TYPE CERTIFICATES FOR SOME SURPLUS AIRCRAFT OF THE ARMED FORCES

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 77; 14 CFR 107; 
14 CFR 109; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 145; 14 CFR 154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is withdrawing several previously published notices 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs). This action is necessary because the 
proposed actions have been overcome by events, are no longer relevant, 
or will be addressed in future rulemaking. This action is part of our 
effort to address recommendations of the Government Accounting Office 
and the Management Advisory Council to reduce the number of items in 
the Regulatory Agenda, and to accurately reflect agency initiatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/24/03                    68 FR 43885

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alicia K. Douglas, Office of Rulemaking, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. 
S W., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267--9681

RIN: 2120-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2271. REVISIONS TO HIGHWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 97--424, sec 161; 23 USC 109(a); 23 USC 144(g); PL 
105--178, sec 1101(a)(3); 23 USC 109(h); 23 USC 144; 23 USC 151; 23 USC 
315; 23 USC 319; 33 USC 401; 33 USC 409 et seq; 33 USC 511 et seq; PL 
97--134, sec 4(b); PL 105--206; . . .

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 650; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to amend its regulation outlining the 
highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program (HBRRP). The 
HBRRP was established in accordance with section 124 of the Surface 
Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95--599, 92 Stat. 2689). 
It was established to assist the States in the replacement and 
rehabilitation of bridges declared unsafe because of structural 
deficiencies, physical deterioration, or functional obsolescence.
This regulation has not been revised since it was issued in 1979. The 
FHWA proposes changes to this regulation to better meet the needs of 
the State and local governments, while simultaneously meeting the 
national goals of improving the condition of the nation's bridges.

[[Page 73293]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/26/01                    66 FR 49152
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/26/01
NPRM                            01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Raymond McCormick, Director, Office of Bridge 
Technology, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4675

RIN: 2125-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________




2272. [rplus]NATIONAL BRIDGE INSPECTION STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 23 USC 109(a); 23 USC 109(h); 23 USC 144; 23 USC 151; 
23 USC 315; 23 USC 319; EO 11988; . . .

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 650; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to amend and update its regulation on 
National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The FHWA asked in an ANPRM 
whether there is a need to update the regulations to incorporate 
current, state--of--the--art bridge inspection practices which public 
authorities may be using. A public authority means a Federal, State, 
county, town, or township, Indian tribe, municipal, or other local 
government or instrumentality with the authority to finance, build, 
operate, or maintain toll or toll--free facilities. The primary purpose 
of the NBIS is to identify bridges that need work to ensure the safety 
of the traveling public. The NBIS regulation was last updated 14 years 
ago. Based on the comments received to the ANPRM, the FHWA will propose 
a revision of its regulation on the NBIS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/26/01                    66 FR 49154
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/26/01
NPRM                            09/09/03                    68 FR 53063
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Wade F. Casey, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9487

RIN: 2125-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________




2273. UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR 
FEDERAL ASSISTED PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4601 et seq; 49 CFR 1.48

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is proposing to update general policies and make 
needed changes to the regulations implementing the Uniform Relocation 
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform 
Act). Except for minor adjustments, this regulation has not been 
revised or updated in 15 years and the FHWA has received numerous 
requests from Federal and State agencies to update the regulation. The 
FHWA proposes these changes that will assist individuals and businesses 
that are relocated as a result of a Federal or Federal--aid project.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ron Fannin, Team Leader, Professional Development and 
Training Team, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway 
Administration, Office of Real Estate Services, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2042

RIN: 2125-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




2274. [bull] MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND 
HIGHWAYS; MINIMUM RETROREFLECTIVITY GUIDELINES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 104; 23 USC 105; 23 USC 109(d); 
23 USC 114(a)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655; 49 CFR 1.48(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA is inviting comments on proposed standards for 
retroreflectivity of traffic signs. Section 406(a) of the Department of 
Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1993, 
requires the Secretary of Transportation to revise the MUTCD to include 
a standard for a minimum level of retroreflectivity that must be 
maintained for traffic signs.
The FHWA is interested in establishing standards for nighttime 
visibility of traffic signs. The FHWA will develop these standards by 
considering the results of research, engineering practices and comments 
received in response to this notice of proposed amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Amendments   02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Hatzi, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8036

RIN: 2125-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________




2275. [bull] TRUCK SIZE AND WEIGHT, ROUTE DESIGNATIONS; LENGTH, WIDTH, 
AND WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 23 USC 127; 23 USC 315; 49 USC 31111; 49 USC 31112; 49 
USC 31114; 49 CFR 1.48(b)(19)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 73294]]

Abstract: The FHWA seeks public comment in response to issues raised in 
a separate proposed rulemaking that sought public comment on possible 
changes to current Federal motor carrier size and weight regulations. 
The FHWA issued an NPRM entitled ``Commercial Vehicle Width Exclusive 
Devices,'' on July 29, 2002 at 67 FR 48994. The NPRM's proposed changes 
dealt with devices, attached to the side of commercial motor vehicles 
for safety or efficiency purposes, that are now allowed a 3--inch 
exclusion whenever the width of a commercial motor vehicle is checked 
for compliance with Federal commercial vehicle width limitations. In 
response to a suggestion that the United States harmonize its width 
exclusion provision with those maintained by Canada and Mexico, the 
FHWA proposed that the current U.S. exclusion limit be increased from 3 
to 4 inches.
Some respondents to the NPRM raised safety concerns about the 1--inch 
increase and the lack of information presented by the FHWA on possible 
consequences. This SNPRM, therefore, is seeking public input from 
domestic and foreign sources for information from studies or other 
sources, of the results of similar increases in width exclusion on 
highway safety. Evidence provided from this SNPRM will help the FHWA 
more definitively determine if the proposed 1--inch increase would have 
a significant, detrimental effect on highway safety, or if the increase 
should be pursued in the name of NAFTA harmonization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Supplemental NPRM               11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Robert E.L. Davis, Transportation Analyst, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2997

RIN: 2125-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2276. [rplus]FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 
PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INCLUDING THE PARK ROADS AND 
PARKWAYS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 134; 23 USC 135; 23 USC 204; 23 USC 315; PL 
105--178

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal land management agencies are also given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion 
management systems for roads funded under the Federal lands highways 
program (FLHP). The roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and 
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
The FHWA sought public comment on four related ANPRMs that were 
published on September 1, 1999. The comment period closed on November 
1, 1999. Six organizations provided comments on the ANPRM pertaining to 
the National Park Service (NPS) and the park roads and parkways 
program. The comments generally supported the development of a separate 
rule for each agency including one for the NPS.
In related NPRMs, the FHWA sought public comment on a proposed rule to 
implement section 1115(d) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century (TEA--21) implementing safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion 
management systems developed by FHWA's Federal Lands Highway program 
office in consultation with the NPS. The NPRM was designated as 
significant under E.O. 12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and 
procedures because of the high level of interagency interest in the 
notices and involved program. The transportation planning procedures 
will be addressed in a separate NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47749
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/01/99
NPRM                            01/08/03                     68 FR 1080
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Butch Wlaschin, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9486

RIN: 2125-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________




2277. [rplus]FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 
PERTAINING TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, INCLUDING THE INDIAN 
RESERVATIONS ROAD PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 315; PL 105--178; 23 USC 134; 23 USC 135; 23 
USC 204

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal land management agencies are also given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion 
management systems for

[[Page 73295]]

roads funded under the Federal lands highways program (FLHP). The roads 
funded under the FLHP include park roads and parkways, forest highways, 
refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
The FHWA sought public comment on four related ANPRMs that were 
published on September 1, 1999. The comment period closed on November 
1, 1999. Eight organizations provided comments on the ANPRM pertaining 
to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Indian reservation roads 
program. The comments generally supported the development of a separate 
rule for each agency including one for the BIA.
In related NPRMs, the FHWA sought public comment on a proposed rule to 
implement section 1115(d) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century (TEA--21), for the proposed safety, bridge, pavement, and 
congestion management systems developed by FHWA's Federal Lands Highway 
program office in consultation with the BIA. The NPRM was designated as 
significant under E.O. 12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and 
procedures because of the high level of interagency interest in the 
notices and involved program. The transportation planning procedures 
will be addressed in a separate NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47746
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/01/99
NPRM                            01/08/03                     68 FR 1105
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Butch Wlaschin, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9486

RIN: 2125-AE53
_______________________________________________________________________




2278. [rplus]FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 
PERTAINING TO THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, INCLUDING THE REFUGE ROADS 
PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 134; 23 USC 135; 23 USC 204; 23 USC 315; PL 
105--178

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal Land Management agencies are also given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion 
management systems for roads funded under the Federal lands highways 
program (FLHP). The roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and 
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
The FHWA sought public comment on four related ANPRMs that were 
published on September 1, 1999. The comment period closed on November 
1, 1999. Six organizations provided comments on the ANPRM pertaining to 
the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the refuge roads program. The 
comments generally supported the development of a separate rule for 
each agency including one for the FWS.
In related NPRMs,the FHWA sought public comment on a proposed rule to 
implement section 1115(d) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century (TEA--21) for the proposed safety, bridge, pavement and 
congestion management systems developed by FHWA's Federal Lands Highway 
program office in consultation with the FWS. The NPRM was designated as 
significant under E.O. 12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and 
procedures because of the high level of interagency interest in the 
notices and involved program. The transportation planning procedures 
will be addressed in a separate NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47741
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/01/99
NPRM                            01/08/03                     68 FR 1096
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Butch Wlaschin, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9486

RIN: 2125-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




2279. [rplus]FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROGRAM; MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 
PERTAINING TO THE FOREST SERVICE, INCLUDING THE FOREST HIGHWAYS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 135; 23 USC 204; 23 USC 315; PL 105--178; 23 
USC 134

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA was delegated the authority to serve as the lead 
agency to develop transportation planning procedures pertaining to the 
National Park Service, the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife 
Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs that are consistent with the 
metropolitan and statewide transportation planning processes. The FHWA 
and the appropriate Federal land management agencies are given the 
authority to develop safety, bridge pavement, and congestion management 
systems for roads funded under the Federal lands highways program. The 
roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and parkways, forest 
highways, refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
The FHWA sought public comment on four related ANPRMs that were 
published on September 1, 1999. The comment period closed on November 
1, 1999. Seven organizations provided comments on the ANPRM pertaining 
to the Forest Service (FS) and the forest highway program. The comments

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generally supported the development of a separate rule for each agency 
including one for the FS.
In related NPRMs, the FHWA sought public comment on a proposed rule to 
implement section 1115(d) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century (TEA--21) for the proposed safety, bridge, pavement and 
congestion management systems developed by FHWA's Federal Lands Highway 
program office in consultation with the FS. The NPRM was designated as 
significant under E.O. 12866 and the DOT regulatory policies and 
procedures because of the high level of interagency interest in the 
notices and involved program. The transportation planning procedures 
will be addressed in a separate NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/99                    64 FR 47744
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/01/99
NPRM                            01/08/03                     68 FR 1088
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Butch Wlaschin, Federal Lands Highway Office, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9486

RIN: 2125-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________




2280. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WIDTH EXCLUSIVE DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31111; 49 USC 31113

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to two unique requests with respect to 
the exclusion of certain devices from established truck length and 
width requirements.
The rulemaking would increase from 3 to 4 inches the distance from the 
side of a commercial vehicle within which non--cargo carrying devices 
are excluded from vehicle width measurement.
In a separate matter, the Senate Committee on Appropriations has 
requested the FHWA consider a special allowance, within reasonable 
safety limitations, concerning the commercial movement of recreational 
vehicles (RVs) with incidental appurtenances, such as retractable 
awnings, that extend beyond current Federal width limitations. A number 
of States have enacted laws that allow incidental appurtenances on 
noncommercial RVs to exceed State width limitations.
This rulemaking would make these two changes to its regulation 
governing truck length and width exclusive devices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/02                    67 FR 48994
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/02
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Robert E.L. Davis, Transportation Analyst, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2997

RIN: 2125-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________




2281. [bull] INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM

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

Legal Authority: 23 USC 103

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 476

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA and the FTA jointly remove part 476 of title 23 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations that prescribed policies and procedures 
for implementation of section 103(c)(4) of title 23, United States 
Code, which permitted the withdrawal of Interstate System segments and 
the substitution of mass transit or highway projects. The Congress 
recognized the expiration of this program by elminating the underlying 
statutory authority for this regulation in section 1106(b) of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald J. West, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4652

RIN: 2125-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2282. WORK ZONE MOBILITY AND SAFETY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 105; 23 USC 106; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 110; 23 USC 
115; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 320; PL 102--240, sec 1051; PL 104--59, sec 358

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 636; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48; 23 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to amend its regulations on traffic safety 
and mobility in highway and street work zones. Section 1051 of the 
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) 
required the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to develop and 
implement a highway work zone safety program which would improve work 
zone safety at highway construction sites. This provision of ISTEA was 
implemented through non--regulatory action.

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A notice published in the Federal Register on October 24, 1995 (60 FR 
54562) provided an outline of the work zone safety initiative.
The current proposed regulatory action would further enhance the work 
zone safety initiative by expanding its focus to include both safety 
and mobility. The proposed action would incorporate the use of new work 
zone techniques and technologies, update current policy and regulation, 
and emphasize issues affecting the safety and mobility of highway 
workers and highway users.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/06/02                     67 FR 5532
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/06/02
Notice of Public Meetings       08/09/02                    67 FR 51802
NPRM                            05/07/03                    68 FR 24384
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Battles, Office of Transportation Operations, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4372

RIN: 2125-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2283. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION OF FEDERAL AID PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 104 to 106; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 
110; 23 USC 113; 23 USC 115; 23 USC 118; 23 USC 120(e); 23 USC 121(c); 
23 USC 125; 23 USC 134; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 320

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 630; 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA revises the existing regulations that prescribe 
policies and procedures for advancing the construction of Federal--aid 
highway projects without obligating Federal funds apportioned or 
allocated to the States. These regulations are being revised to conform 
to changes made to title 23, United States Code, by technical 
amendments in the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA--
21), Pub. L. 105--178, and changes made by the National Highway System 
Designation Act of 1995 (NHS), Pub. L. 104--59.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/19/95                    60 FR 36991
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/18/95
NPRM                            05/01/03                    68 FR 23239
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/03
Final Action                    10/21/03                    68 FR 60031
Final Action Effective          11/20/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Max Inman, Office of Budget and Finance, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2853

RIN: 2125-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




2284. FEDERAL--AID HIGHWAY SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 103(b); 23 USC 103(c); 23 USC 315

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA adopts as final the interim final rule issued in 
1997. The interim final rule amends 23 CFR 470 in accordance with 
legislation enacted in 1991, 1995, and 1998. The Intermodal Surface 
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) rescinded the Federal--
aid Primary and Secondary and Urban Systems; established an interim 
National Highway System (NHS); and defined Federal--aid highways. The 
NHS Designation Act of 1995 (NHS Act) authorized the initial National 
Highway System and also authorized the Secretary to approve 
modifications. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century 
(TEA--21) authorized the initial NHS connectors to major intermodal 
terminals and recodified 23 U.S.C. 103 (Federal--aid systems). The 
action also consolidates in appendices all nonregulatory guidance 
material issued previously by the FHWA on Federal--aid highway systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/19/97                    62 FR 33351
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/21/97
Final Action                    05/27/03                    68 FR 28752
Final Action Effective          06/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The FHWA issued an interim final rule with an 
opportunity for public comment. This rule amends regulations that the 
States comply with as part of the Federal--aid highway program. The 
FHWA has worked closely with the States, and the States have operated 
under the basic policies covered by this regulation for many years. A 
number of technical revisions are required as a result of the TEA--21 
recodification of 23 U.S.C. 103, including incorporation of the 
provisions of former 23 U.S.C. 139 (Additions to Interstate System).

Agency Contact: Frank Clark, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5006

RIN: 2125-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




2285. RAILROAD HIGHWAY PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 315; 23 USC 109(e); 23 USC 120(c); 23 USC 130

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 140; 23 CFR 646

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: The FHWA adopts as final the interim final rule that amends 
its regulations on railroad highway projects. The amendments now 
require railroads to submit final billings within one year following 
completion of work, delete the requirements of a State's certification 
that work was completed, increase the ceiling for lump sum agreements 
from $25,000 to $100,000 and incorporate changes brought about by 
ISTEA. The FHWA believes these changes will conform railroad/highway 
regulations to more recent laws or regulations, and provide State 
highway agencies clarification and more flexibility in implementing 
them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/27/97                    62 FR 45326
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/27/97
Final Action                    05/08/03                    68 FR 24639
Final Action Effective          06/09/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Debrah Williams Chappell, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration, Office of Highway Safety Information, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0087

RIN: 2125-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




2286. INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD BRIDGE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 120(j) and (k); 23 USC 202; 23 USC 315; PL 
105--178, sec 1115; 49 CFR 1.48

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA adopts as final the interim final rule that 
implemented the Indian Reservation Roads Bridge Program. Section 1115 
of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century established a 
nationwide priority program for improving deficient Indian reservation 
road (IRR) bridges and reserved $13 million of IRR funds per year to 
replace and rehabilitate bridges that are in poor condition. The FHWA, 
Federal Lands Highway Office (FLH), and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
Division of Transportation (BIADOT), implemented the IRR bridge program 
(IRRBP) to promptly address the deficient IRR bridges. Toward that end, 
the FLH and the BIADOT, in consultation with Indian tribal governments, 
developed project selection/fund allocation procedures for uniform 
application of the legislation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/19/99                    64 FR 38565
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/19/99
Final Action                    05/08/03                    68 FR 24642
Final Action Effective          06/09/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade F. Casey, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9487

RIN: 2125-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________




2287. STANDARDS FOR DEDICATED SHORT--RANGE COMMUNICATIONS (DSRC) 
APPLICATIONS FOR USE BY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN INTELLIGENT 
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 307; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 502 note; PL 102--240, 
sec 6055(b); PL 105--178, sec 5206(e)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1001; 49 CFR 1.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA withdraws this proposed rulemaking that proposed to 
amend its regulations to require the use of Dedicated Short--Range 
Communications (DSRC) Standards for ITS commercial vehicle projects 
using Federal funds. DSRC Systems use microwave communications over 
very short distances to allow moving vehicles to communicate with fixed 
roadside locations. In commercial motor vehicle applications, DSRC 
devices can transfer information regarding vehicle safety, performance, 
regulatory compliance, and credentials from the vehicle to inspection 
stations.
The use of DSRC standards would promote interoperability among, and 
enable integration of ITS systems for, North American commercial 
vehicle applications, such as electronic clearance, automated weight 
stations, and border crossings. Interoperability would also encourage 
institutional integration and cooperation. However a de facto standard 
has emerged within the industry. Therefore, we withdraw this rulemaking 
action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/99                    64 FR 73674
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/00
Supplemental NPRM               12/12/00                    65 FR 77534
Final Action                    07/24/03                    68 FR 43888

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William S. Jones, ITS Joint Program Office, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2128

RIN: 2125-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________




2288. MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 109(d); 23 USC 315; 23 USC 402(a)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655, subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices contains the 
Standards, Guidance, and Options for installing all traffic control 
devices (signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings) on the nation's 
roadways opened to public travel. By following the manual drivers, 
pedestrians, and bicyclists encounter the same uniform signs, traffic 
signals, and pavement markings, used in identical ways, along their 
trip. As a result of changes in technology, materials, and management 
strategies, the devices in the manual and their uses need to be updated 
and amended on an annual basis.
This amendment is in keeping with the Secretary of Transportation's 
authority under 23 U.S.C. 109(d), 315, and 402(a) to promulgate uniform 
guidelines to promote the safe and efficient use of highways.

[[Page 73299]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Amendments   05/21/02                    67 FR 35850
Comment Period End              08/19/02
Final Action                    11/20/03                    68 FR 65496
Final Action Effective          12/22/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ernest D.L. Huckaby, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--9064

RIN: 2125-AE93
_______________________________________________________________________




2289. [rplus]DESIGNATION OF DROMEDARY--EQUIPPED TRUCK TRACTOR--
SEMITRAILERS AS SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31111(g)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends FHWA's truck size and weight 
regulations to designate dromedary--equipped truck tractor--
semitrailers, when hauling munitions for the Department of Defense 
(DOD), as specialized equipment. No State would be able to limit this 
combination to less than 75 feet.
This in response to a petition from the Department of Defense 
indicating that the change would help expedite the hauling of 
munitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/02                    67 FR 65056
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/02
Final Action                    06/26/03                    68 FR 37965
Final Action Effective          07/28/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip J. Forjan, Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6817

RIN: 2125-AE94
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2290. COMMERCIAL LEARNER PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136; PL 99--570; 49 USC 31102

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383, 384, 386, and 395; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA at the time reviewed learner permit practices of the 
States for processing a driver from the initial non--CDL driver to 
being a fully licensed CDL driver. A number of variations in state 
learner permit practices were found. The FHWA planned to establish more 
uniform practices, such as: Screening drivers before permitting them to 
initially drive a CMV without having obtained a full CDL; the length of 
time a State allows the driver to hold a learner's permit; procedures 
for drivers to obtain CDL training in a State other than their normal 
residency; supervision requirements for learner permit drivers; and 
commercial driver license information systems (CDLIS) recordkeeping 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/90                    55 FR 34478
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/90
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
11/30/90                        10/23/90                    55 FR 42741
Supplemental NPRM               09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Because other regulatory changes have been made 
since the NPRM was published in 1990, FMCSA intends to issue a 
supplemental NPRM to solicit comments on including additional 
requirements consistent with changes in the CDL program.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/22/90, 55 FR 34478

Agency Contact: Robert Redmond, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ESS, State Programs Division, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5014

RIN: 2126-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




2291. [rplus]QUALIFICATION OF DRIVERS; VISION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 504; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of a review of the medical qualification standards 
applicable to interstate CMV drivers, the agency (then the FHWA) 
requested comments on the need, if any, to amend the driver 
qualification requirements relating to the vision standard. A temporary 
waiver program was initiated and was concluded on March 31, 1996, to 
permit the agency to observe and collect data on the driving experience 
of a group of vision--deficient drivers who meet certain preconditions. 
The agency considered further research to develop comprehensive 
performance--based visual standards for all commercial drivers. 
Information about the proposed research plan and public hearing on the 
subject was published on June 5, 1996. The agency entered into a 
contract with a medical center to develop medically based 
recommendations for amending the current Federal vision requirements. 
Recommendations were delivered in October 1998. The FMCSA, after 
evaluating and

[[Page 73300]]

considering these recommendations, has decided to publish an NPRM to 
amend its regulation governing the visual field requirement in the 
vision standard. This action is significant because of substantial 
public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/28/92                     57 FR 6793
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/28/92
Notice Request for Comments     06/05/96                    61 FR 28547
NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: FHWA adopted a final rule to allow drivers 
holding valid waivers from both the vision and diabetes standards to 
continue to operate in interstate commerce after March 31, 1996. See 
NPRM (61 FR 606, Jan. 8, 1996); Final Rule (61 FR 13338, March 26, 
1996); Final Rule; technical correction (61 FR 17253, April 19, 1996). 
(See notices published February 28, 1992 (57 FR 6793); March 25, 1992 
(57 FR 10295); June 3, 1992 (57 FR 22370); October 6, 1994 (59 FR 
50887); and November 17, 1994 (59 FR 59386).)

Agency Contact: Sandra L. Zywokarte, Chief of Physical Qualifications 
Division (MC--PSP), Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration, MC--PSD, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4001

RIN: 2126-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________




2292. [rplus]MEDICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS PART OF THE 
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL) PROCESS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106--159, sec 215; 49 USC 31305; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR parts 383, 384, and 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to verify a driver's medical 
qualification to operate a CMV as part of the CDL process. 
Incorporating medical qualification verification and documentation into 
State--administered CDL procedures would improve highway safety by 
preventing medically--unqualified individuals from obtaining a CDL. 
This action would also eliminate the requirement for CDL operators to 
carry their medical certificate in addition to their CDL. This 
rulemaking responds to section 215 of the Motor Carrier Safety 
Improvement Act of 1999, which directed the agency to initiate a 
rulemaking to make the medical qualification certificate a part of the 
CDL process. This action is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest and safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/94                    59 FR 36338
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/14/94
NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Teresa Doggett, Physical Qualifications Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSD, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2990

RIN: 2126-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________




2293. [rplus]UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 104--88; 49 USC 13908

CFR Citation: 49 CFR parts 360, 365, 366, 368, 387, and 390

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1998, Final.

Abstract: This action is required by section 103 of the ICC Termination 
Act of 1995 (49 USC 13908). FMCSA is proposing to replace four current 
identification and registration systems--the USDOT identification 
number system, the single--State registration system, the registration/
licensing system, and the financial responsibility system--with a 
single, online Federal system. This action is intended to consolidate 
and simplify current Federal registration processes and to increase 
public accessibility to data about interstate and foreign motor 
carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders. This action is 
considered significant because of substantial industry and 
congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/96                    61 FR 43816
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/25/96
NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Robert F. Schultz Jr., Driver and Carrier Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSD, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4001

RIN: 2126-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




2294. POSTING OF EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA is considering requiring employers to display a poster 
to notify commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators and other employees 
of their whistleblower rights under 49 U.S.C. 31105. The poster would 
also provide information on filing a complaint with the Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration for investigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Goettee, Regulatory Development Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PRR, Office of Policy Plans and

[[Page 73301]]

Regulation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4097

RIN: 2126-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________




2295. [rplus]HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS; SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 103--311, sec 113

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385, 390, and 395; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 1996, Final.

Abstract: The FMCSA would propose amending the hours--of--service 
recordkeeping requirements to clarify that the duty of motor carriers 
is to verify the accuracy of drivers' hours of service (HOS) and 
records of duty status (RODS) including automatic on--board records, 
and that the driver's duty is to collect and submit to the motor 
carrier all supporting documents with the RODS. The agency would also 
propose to require carriers to maintain supporting documents with the 
RODS. The agency would propose that a supporting document based self--
monitoring system be the primary method for ensuring compliance with 
the HOS regulations. Recognizing developing technologies, FMCSA would 
propose to permit use of electronic documents as a supplement to, and 
in certain instances in lieu of, paper supporting documents. These 
proposals would be intended to clarify definitions of ``supporting 
documents,'' ``employee,'' and ``driver,'' and to clarify the current 
requirement that each motor carrier use a self--monitoring system to 
verify accuracy of the HOS and RODS including automatic on--board 
records.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/98                    63 FR 19457
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/98
Supplemental NPRM               03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jerry Fulnecky, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--EC, Office of Enforcement and 
Compliance, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2096

RIN: 2126-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________




2296. SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES; SAFETY RATINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 113

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FMCSA proposes to update the safety fitness rating 
methodology (SFRM), which is used to measure the safety fitness of 
motor carriers against the safety standard, as outlined in appendix B 
to the Safety Fitness Procedures regulations. It is necessary to amend 
the list of acute and critical regulations because the agency has 
established operating procedures and issued several regulations 
required by the ICC Termination Act of 1995, the Transportation Equity 
Act for the 21st Century, and the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act 
of 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mary Pat Woodman, Chief, Enforcement and Compliance 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ECE, Room 8310, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9699

RIN: 2126-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




2297. TITLE VI REGULATIONS FOR FMCSA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106--159, sec 106(b); 113 Stat. 1748 and 1757; 42 
USC 2000d

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would propose to clarify and modify the 
applicability of DOT regulations (49 CFR 21) and FHWA regulations (23 
CFR 200) to FMCSA grant recipients. This complies with section 106(b) 
of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carmen Sevier, Office of Civil Rights, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, (MC--CR), 
400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 8203, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4330

RIN: 2126-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________




2298. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; FUEL SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 and 31502; and 49 CFR 1.73

CFR Citation: 40 CFR 86; 49 CFR 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to revise the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) concerning fuel tank fill rates for 
gasoline-- and methanol--fueled vehicles to (1) make that provision of 
the FMCSRs compatible with EPA requirements for vehicles up to 14,000 
lbs. GVWR and (2) make permanent the terms of the exemptions previously 
granted to motor carriers operating certain gasoline--fueled CMVs 
manufactured by Ford Motor Company and by General Motors. The agency 
also proposes to incorporate into the FMCSRs previously issued 
regulatory guidance concerning the applicability of NHTSA fuel system 
integrity regulations for vehicles subject to 49 CFR 571.301 at the 
time of manufacture.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/03                    68 FR 64072
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/04
Final Action                    07/00/04

[[Page 73302]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah M. Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2299. [rplus]FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS SAFETY PERMITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5105; 49 USC 5109

CFR Citation: 49 CFR parts 385, 390, and 397;and 49 CFR 1.

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 15, 1991, Final.

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to establish a safety permit program 
for motor carriers transporting hazardous materials, such as: Class A 
or B explosives, liquefied natural gases, hazardous materials 
designated as extremely toxic by inhalation, and highway route 
controlled quantity radioactive materials. It also proposes to consider 
additional acute and critical regulations relevant to determination of 
a carrier's safety fitness rating and the issuance of a safety permit. 
In addition, it proposes regulations requiring pre--trip inspection and 
certification of a motor vehicle used to transport a highway route 
controlled quantity of a radioactive material. This action is 
considered significant because it involves safety implications and 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/93                    58 FR 33418
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/93
Supplemental NPRM               08/19/03                    68 FR 49737
SNPRM/Correction                09/11/03                    68 FR 53535
SNPRM Comment Period End        10/20/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Energy Effects:  Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by 
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: James Simmons, Hazardous Materials Division, MC--ECH, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6121

RIN: 2126-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________




2300. [rplus]MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR LONGER COMBINATION 
VEHICLE (LCV) OPERATORS AND LCV DRIVER--INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31307; PL 102--240, sec 4007(b)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR parts 380 and 391

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 18, 1993, Final.

Abstract: FMCSA proposes minimum training requirements for operators of 
longer combination vehicles and requirements for the instructors who 
train these operators. This action responds to section 4007 of the 
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, which 
directed that training for LCV operators include certification of an 
operator's proficiency by an instructor who has met the requirements 
established by the Secretary of DOT. This action is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest and safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/15/93                     58 FR 4638
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/16/93
NPRM                            08/12/03                    68 FR 47890
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/03
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Redmond, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ESS, State Programs Division, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5014

RIN: 2126-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________




2301. [rplus]MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY--LEVEL COMMERCIAL 
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 102--240, sec 4007

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 380

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 18, 1993, Final.

Abstract: The FMCSA is proposing standards for mandatory training 
requirements for entry--level operators of commercial motor vehicles 
(CMVs) who are required to hold or obtain a commercial driver's license 
(CDL). This action responds to section 4007 of the Intermodal Surface 
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), which directed the 
Secretary of DOT to promulgate safety regulations for entry--level 
training of drivers in the heavy truck, motorcoach, and school bus 
industries. This action is considered significant due to substantial 
industry and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/21/93                    58 FR 33874
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/20/93
Report to Congress              02/05/96
Notice of Availability of Report04/25/96                    61 FR 18355
NPRM                            08/15/03                    68 FR 48863
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/03
Final Action                    05/00/04

[[Page 73303]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: In February 1996, the Secretary submitted the 
report entitled, Assessing the Adequacy of Commercial Motor Vehicle 
Training: Final Report and the first Cost--Benefit analysis to 
Congress, as required by the ISTEA. The report is available through the 
National Technical Information Service (Order No. PB96--141536). For 
further information, please call 1--800--553--6847.

Agency Contact: Ronald Finn, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--ESS, 
Office of Safety Programs, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0647

RIN: 2126-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




2302. RULES OF PRACTICE FOR MOTOR CARRIER PROCEEDINGS; INVESTIGATIONS; 
DISQUALIFICATIONS AND PENALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 113 and 307

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385 and 386; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA proposed amending its rules of practice for motor 
carrier safety, hazardous materials, and other enforcement proceedings, 
motor carrier safety ratings, driver qualification proceedings and its 
schedule of penalties for violations of the FMCSRs and the Hazardous 
Materials Regulations. FMCSA would also propose to add provisions on 
investigative authority and procedures and general motor carrier 
responsibilities. These rules would increase the efficiency of the 
procedures, enhance due process and the awareness of the public and 
regulated community, and accommodate recent program changes. The rules 
would apply to all motor carriers, other business entities and 
individuals involved in motor carrier safety and hazardous materials 
administrative actions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/29/96                    61 FR 18866
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/96
Supplemental NPRM               10/21/96                    61 FR 54601
SNPRM Comment Period End        11/20/96
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charlene Sanders, Office of Chief Counsel, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Room 
8A06, Federal Bldg., 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817 978--3796

RIN: 2126-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




2303. [rplus]SAFETY PERFORMANCE HISTORY OF NEW DRIVERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 508; 49 USC 31133, 31136, 31301 et seq, and 
31502; PL 103--311

CFR Citation: 49 CFR parts 390 and 391; and 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, January 1999, NPRM.

Abstract: As required by the Hazardous Materials Transportation 
Authorization Act of 1994, the FHWA proposed changes concerning what 
minimum safety performance history information new or prospective 
employers would be required to seek concerning commercial motor vehicle 
(CMV) drivers and from where that information should be obtained. The 
Small Business Administration (SBA) requested more in--depth Paperwork 
Reduction Act and Regulatory Flexibility Act analyses of the NPRM. In 
response to SBA's comments to the docket and section 4014 of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA--21), FMCSA 
published an SNPRM to address issues, such as small business burden, 
and to incorporate new requirements of limitation of liability and 
driver privacy protections imposed by TEA--21. The proposed changes are 
considered significant because of substantial public interest and 
privacy implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/96                    61 FR 10548
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/96
Supplemental NPRM               07/17/03                    68 FR 42339
SNPRM Comment Period End        09/02/03
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Moehring, Chief, Driver and Carrier Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSD, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4001

RIN: 2126-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________




2304. [rplus]RAILROAD--HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 102--240; PL 103--311; 49 USC 5101, 31136, and 
31502; 49 CFR 1.73

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 392

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 26, 1995, Final.

Abstract: This action would prohibit operators of commercial motor 
vehicles from driving onto a railroad grade crossing unless there is 
sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without 
stopping. This action is required by the Hazardous Materials 
Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103--311, sec. 112), 
and it is intended to reduce the incidence of collisions between trains 
and commercial motor vehicles. This action is considered significant 
because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/98                    63 FR 40691
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/98
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David M. Lehrman, Regulatory Development Division,

[[Page 73304]]

Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PRR, Office of Policy Plans and Regulation, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0994

RIN: 2126-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




2305. GENERAL JURISDICTION OVER FREIGHT FORWARDER SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13701

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 373; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As required by the ICC Termination Act of 1995, this action 
gives notice of the FMCSA's general jurisdiction over all segments of 
the freight forwarding industry (not just household good freight 
forwarders). It proposes changes to existing regulations to comport 
with those mandated by Congress and clarifies the FMCSA's jurisdiction 
over freight forwarders in other areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/28/97                     62 FR 4096
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorena Beauchesne, Regulatory Development Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, Office of Policy Plans and Regulation (MC--PRR), 400 
7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5043

RIN: 2126-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




2306. [rplus]TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS; CONSUMER PROTECTION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 74--255; PL 104--88; PL 106--59; 49 USC 13101, 
13301, 13501 et seq, 14104, 14708, 14901 et seq, and 14912

CFR Citation: 49 CFR parts 375 and 377; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA is amending the regulations governing the interstate 
transportation of household goods to specify how motor carriers who 
transport household goods, as defined in 49 USC 13102(10), must assist 
their individual customers who ship household goods. The intended 
effect of this interim final rule is to make the regulations easier to 
read and understand, remove an outdated report, address hostage freight 
problems (situations where nonbinding estimates are lower than actual 
charges and the carrier refuses to deliver freight even after 110 
percent of the estimate is paid at the time of delivery), modify a 
consumer protection publication, and make conforming and technical 
amendments. This action is considered significant because of 
substantial industry and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/98                    63 FR 27126
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/98
NPRM Extension and Reopening of 
Comment Period                  08/12/98                    63 FR 43128
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Interim Final Rule              06/11/03                    68 FR 35064
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/09/03
Interim Final Rule Compliance 
Date Delayed                    09/30/03                    68 FR 56208
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nathaniel Jackson, Household Goods Team Leader, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSD, Insurance Compliance Division, MC--ECI, Office 
of Enforcement and Compliance, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--6406

RIN: 2126-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




2307. [rplus]GENERAL REQUIREMENTS; INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE; 
INTERMODAL CONTAINER CHASSIS AND TRAILERS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 504; 49 USC 31133, 31136, and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.73; 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking filed by the 
American Trucking Association, Inc. (ATA) and the ATA Intermodal 
Conference (petitioners), the FHWA at the time agreed to consider 
revisions to the requirements in parts 390 and 396 of the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations that place upon motor carriers the 
responsibility for maintaining intermodal container chassis and 
trailers. These regulations prescribe requirements for the inspection, 
repair and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles. This action was 
considered significant because of substantial industry interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/17/99                     64 FR 7849
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/19/99
Comment Period End              05/05/99                    64 FR 24128
Comment Period Extended         08/30/99
NOI To Consider a Reg Neg 
Process                         11/29/02                    67 FR 71127
Comment Period End              01/13/03
Comment Period Extended         02/24/03                     68 FR 8580
Comment Period End              04/10/03
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah M. Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




2308. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS, AND 
PILOT PROGRAMS; RULES AND PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31315; PL 105--178, sec 4007

[[Page 73305]]

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 9, 1998, Final.

Abstract: The FMCSA is adopting regulations to implement section 4007 
of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA--21), 
concerning waivers and exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs), and the administration of pilot programs to 
evaluate innovative alternatives to the regulations. The regulations 
establish the procedures persons must follow to request waivers and to 
apply for exemptions from the FMCSRs, and the procedures FMCSA will use 
to process the requests for waivers and applications for exemptions. 
The regulations also codify statutory requirements concerning the 
agency's administration of pilot programs. This rulemaking is intended 
to provide procedures to ensure the timely processing of requests for 
waivers and applications for exemptions, and public disclosure of the 
procedures the agency would use in initiating and managing pilot 
programs. The agency (then the FHWA) issued an interim final rule with 
an opportunity for public comment after publication in order to meet 
the statutory deadline for issuance of a final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/08/98                    63 FR 67600
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/08/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/08/99
Final Rule                      12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Larry M. Minor, Chief, Vehicle and Roadside Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________




2309. [rplus]FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; INTERSTATE SCHOOL 
BUS SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 105--178, sec 4024

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390, 391, 392, 393, and 395; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 9, 1998, Other.

Abstract: FMCSA was considering making the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) apply to all interstate school transportation 
operations by local educational agencies. Section 4024 of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA--21) directed the 
FMCSA to make a determination whether to make the FMCSRs applicable to 
such operations. FMCSA requested comments, data, and information to 
assist the agency in making this determination. The action was 
considered significant by the public and private sectors if the agency 
expanded the FMCSRs to cover government--operated school buses in 
interstate commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/22/01                    66 FR 53373
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/22/02
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Philip Hanley, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--PSB, Office of Bus and Truck 
Standards and Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6811

RIN: 2126-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________




2310. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; GENERAL 
AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 102--240, sec 1041(b); 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 392; 49 CFR 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA is amending part 393 of the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations, Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation. 
The amendments are intended to remove obsolete and redundant 
regulations; respond to several petitions for rulemaking; provide 
improved definitions of vehicle types, systems, and components; resolve 
inconsistencies between part 393 and the National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR 
571); and codify certain FMCSA regulatory guidance concerning the 
requirements of part 393. Generally, the amendments do not involve the 
establishment of new or more stringent requirements but a clarification 
of existing requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/97                    62 FR 18170
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/12/97                    62 FR 32066
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/97
Comment Period End              07/28/97
Public Meeting                  02/20/98                     63 FR 8606
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Larry M. Minor, Chief, Vehicle and Roadside Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




2311. [rplus]CERTIFICATION OF SAFETY AUDITORS, SAFETY INVESTIGATORS, AND 
SAFETY INSPECTORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106--159, sec 211

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 9, 2000, Final.

Abstract: This rule would require that any safety inspection, audit, or 
review be conducted by a certified investigator. It would give the 
FMCSA authority to decertify an investigator, including a third--party 
investigator for failure to

[[Page 73306]]

meet the prescribed certification standards. It is required by section 
211 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. This rule is 
significant because of public and congressional interest in rules 
required by MCSIA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/19/02                    67 FR 12776
IFR Comment Period End          05/20/02
IFR Effective Date Delayed      06/17/02                    67 FR 41196
IFR Date Effective              06/17/02
Extension of Statutory 
Compliance Date                 07/28/03                    68 FR 44378
Notice; Environmental Assessment 
(EA)                            10/02/03                    68 FR 56863
EA Comment Period End           11/03/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Pat Woodman, Chief, Enforcement and Compliance 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ECE, Room 8310, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9699

RIN: 2126-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2312. [rplus]CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE 
SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 102--240, sec 1041(b); 105 Stat. 1914; 49 USC 31136 
and 31502; 49 CFR 1.73

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393.8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations so that motor carriers ensure that each commercial motor 
vehicle (CMV) they operate in interstate commerce displays a label 
certifying that the vehicle complies with all applicable Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in effect on the date of manufacture. 
This rulemaking ensures that all motor carriers operating CMVs in the 
United States use only vehicles that were certified by the manufacturer 
as meeting all applicable Federal safety performance requirements. This 
action is significant because of substantial public and congressional 
interest and safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/02                    67 FR 12782
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02
Final Rule                      03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah M. Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




2313. [rplus]LIMITATIONS ON ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH 
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103a; PL 107--56, sec 1012

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA, working in conjunction with the Transportation 
Security Administration (TSA), amended its regulations to prohibit 
States from issuing, renewing, transferring, or upgrading a commercial 
driver's license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement unless 
TSA has first conducted a background records check of the applicant and 
determined that the applicant does not pose a security risk warranting 
denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA published 
simultaneous interim final rules. This action is considered significant 
because of substantial industry and public interest and national 
security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/05/03                    68 FR 23844
IFR Effective                   05/05/03
IFR Comment Period End          07/07/03
Delay of Compliance Date        11/05/03                    68 FR 63030
Comment Period End              01/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Robert Redmond, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ESS, State Programs Division, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5014

RIN: 2126-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




2314. [bull] QUALIFICATIONS OF MOTOR CARRIERS TO SELF--INSURE THEIR 
OPERATIONS AND FEES TO SUPPORT THE APPROVAL AND COMPLIANCE PROCESS; 
WITHDRAWAL

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13906, 31138, and 31139

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 387; and 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA is withdrawing an NPRM that requested comments on the 
need for additional backup collateral or security to protect the public 
against uncompensated losses. This action would have amended the 
regulations governing qualifications of motor carriers seeking 
authorization to self--insure their transportation operations. This 
action first appeared under former FHWA RIN 2125--AE06; then was 
transferred to FMCSA and assigned RIN 2126--AA28. RIN 2126--AA28 was 
inadvertently deleted in the May 14, 2001 Spring Semiannual Agenda (66 
FR 25885). This action is no longer necessary because these issues are 
now part of RIN 2126--AA22.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

To Be Withdrawn                 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Valerie Height, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--
PRR, Office of Policy Plans and Regulation (MC--PRR), 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0901

RIN: 2126-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




2315. [bull] DRUG AND ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) 
REPORTING

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR part 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The DOT revised its drug and alcohol testing rules in part 40 
(68 FR 43946, July 25, 2003) by replacing the old multiple--page MIS 
reporting forms with a single one--page form for use by FMCSA, FAA, 
FTA, FRA, RSPS, and USCG. The form is required by part 40. Accordingly, 
FMCSA makes conforming amendments to its drug and alcohol testing rules 
in part 382.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry Fulnecky, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--EC, Office of Enforcement and 
Compliance, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2096

RIN: 2126-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2316. [rplus]COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE STANDARDS; BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 100--690, sec 9105

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1990, Final.

Abstract: This action was initiated by section 9105 of the Truck and 
Bus Safety and Regulatory Reform Act of 1988. It proposes minimum 
uniform standards for a biometric identification system for commercial 
motor vehicle (CMV) operators. In 1989, an ANPRM was published by 
requesting comments on a pilot demonstration project using biometric 
data including retinal eye scans and fingerprint technologies. After 
considering the comments, it was determined at the time that technology 
had not progressed to the point where a nationwide identification 
system could be cost--effective and provide the benefits for which a 
system was intended. In 1991, a Notice of Information was published 
summarizing results of the pilot study and the comments to demonstrate 
how the technologies studied fell short of the demands of the 
commercial licensing environment at the time.
In 1998, section 4011(c) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st 
Century, 49 USC 31308 amended, required each commercial driver's 
license (CDL) issued by the States after January 1, 2001, to have 
unique identifiers (which may include biometric identifiers). A pilot 
study was conducted to collect over 16,000 sample digital facial images 
and sets of fingerprints from volunteers in California, Georgia, and 
West Virginia; California provided the lead for this study. The pilot 
study has been completed and a report delivered in November 2002. FMCSA 
is considering setting biometric storage and transmission standards 
which States would use if they voluntarily wish to store fingerprint 
images and transmit such images to other States upon request. Further 
action on this rulemaking is pending action by TSA. This action is 
considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/15/89                    54 FR 20875
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/14/89
Information Notice              03/08/91                     56 FR 9925
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Ronald Finn, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--ESS, 
Office of Safety Programs, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0647

RIN: 2126-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________




2317. [rplus]APPLICATION BY CERTAIN MEXICO--DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS TO 
OPERATE BEYOND U.S. MUNICIPALITIES AND COMMERCIAL ZONES ON THE U.S.--
MEXICO BORDER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553 and 559; 16 USC 1456; 49 USC 13101, 13301, 
and 13901 et seq; 49 USC 31138 and 31144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 365; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action revises the regulations and form, OP--1(MX), 
governing applications by Mexico--domiciled property and passenger 
carriers who want to operate within the United States beyond the 
municipalities adjacent to Mexico in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and 
California, and beyond the commercial zones of such municipalities 
(border zones). The action is taken in anticipation of a presidential 
order lifting the current statutory moratorium on authorizing such 
operations. The form requires additional information about the 
applicant's business and

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operating practices to help the FMCSA to determine if the applicant 
will be able to meet the safety standards established for operating in 
interstate commerce in the United States. The interim rule included 
requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which were 
necessary to comply with the FY 2002 DOT Appropriations Act. This 
action is significant because of substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/01                    66 FR 22371
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/01
Interim Final Rule              03/19/02                    67 FR 12702
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/18/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/03/02
Notice of Intent to prepare an 
EIS                             08/26/03                    68 FR 51322
EIS Public Scoping Meetings     10/08/03                    68 FR 58162
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Kozlowski, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--ES, Office of Safety Programs, 
Room 8314, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4049

RIN: 2126-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




2318. [rplus]SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE FOR 
MEXICO--DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 113, 504, and 521(b)(5)(A); 49 USC 5113; 49 USC 
31136, 31144, and 31502; PL 107--87 sec 350

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action implements a safety monitoring system and 
compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety 
fitness of all Mexico--domiciled motor carriers within 18 months after 
receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional 
authority to operate in the United States. The rule also establishes 
suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of 
Registration and operating authority, and incorporates criteria to be 
used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico--domiciled carriers exercise 
basic safety management controls. The interim rule included 
requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM, but which are 
necessary to comply with the FY 2002 DOT Appropriations Act. This 
action is significant due to public interest and safety--related 
issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/01                    66 FR 22415
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/01
Interim Final Rule              03/19/02                    67 FR 12758
IFR Comment Period End          04/18/02
IFR Effective                   05/03/02
Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
EIS                             08/26/03                    68 FR 51322
EIS Public Scoping Meetings     10/08/03                    68 FR 58162
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Pat Woodman, Chief, Enforcement and Compliance 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ECE, Room 8310, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9699

RIN: 2126-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




2319. SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA published a final rule on November 6, 1997 (62 FR 
60035), which incorporated the safety fitness rating methodology into 
49 CFR 385 as appendix B. In that document, FHWA identified its 
ultimate goal of creating a more performance--based means of 
determining the fitness of carriers to conduct commercial motor vehicle 
(CMV) operations in interstate commerce. The ANPRM requested comments 
on the future of a rating system that could be used both in making 
safety fitness determinations and meeting the demands of shippers, 
insurers and other present and potential users interested in evaluating 
motor carrier performance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/20/98                    63 FR 38788
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/18/98
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bryan Price, Transportation Specialist, PRISM Team, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, Federal Building, 
1000 Liberty Avenue, Room 305, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412 395--4816

RIN: 2126-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________




2320. [rplus]NEW ENTRANT SAFETY ASSURANCE PROCESS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 106--159, sec 210

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will establish minimum requirements for new 
entrant motor carriers to ensure that they are knowledgeable about 
applicable Federal motor carrier safety standards. After ensuring that 
they are knowledgeable, the new entrants will operate for 18 months in 
which time they must pass a safety review in order to receive permanent 
operating authority. This rule is significant because of public and 
congressional interest in rules required by MCSIA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/13/02                    67 FR 31978
IFR Comment Period End          07/12/02
IFR Effective                   01/01/03
Final Rule                      11/00/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mary Pat Woodman, Chief, Enforcement and Compliance 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ECE, Room 8310, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9699

RIN: 2126-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




2321. [rplus]PENALTIES, INSPECTION, AND DECAL DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS FOR 
MEXICO--DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136; 49 USC 31502; PL 107--87 sec 350

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 386; 49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA amends part 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) to incorporate the requirement, as codified in 
parts 365 and 385, that all commercial motor vehicles operated by 
Mexico--domiciled motor carriers holding authority to transport 
property or passengers beyond the commercial zones of U.S. 
municipalities on the United States--Mexico border must display a 
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) decal issued by a CVSA--
certified inspector. Adding this requirement to part 396 will enable 
FMCSA to assess civil penalties against Mexico--domiciled long--haul 
motor carriers that operate vehicles without the necessary CVSA decal. 
This rule also clarifies that carriers will be required to obtain the 
necessary inspection decal before proceeding beyond border ports of 
entry. By providing for more effective enforcement of the inspection 
and decal requirements, this rule will help to ensure that these motor 
carriers operate safe vehicles in the United States. This action is 
considered significant because of substantial public and congressional 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas Kozlowski, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC--ES, Office of Safety Programs, 
Room 8314, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4049

RIN: 2126-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




2322. [rplus]REGISTRATION ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106--159, sec 205; 113 Stat 1762

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350 and 392; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prohibits a motor carrier who is subject to the 
registration requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13902 from operating a 
commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce unless it has 
registered with FMCSA. Motor carriers are also prohibited from 
operating beyond the scope of their registered authorization. If 
vehicles are discovered operating in violation of such registration 
requirements, they will be placed out of service, and the carrier may 
be subject to additional penalties. This action makes State enforcement 
of the registration requirements a condition of MCSAP eligibility. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/28/02                    67 FR 55162
IFR Effective                   09/27/02
IFR Comment Period End          10/28/02
Final Rule                      11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Mary Pat Woodman, Chief, Enforcement and Compliance 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--ECE, Room 8310, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9699

RIN: 2126-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2323. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; SLEEPER BERTHS 
ON MOTOR COACHES; WITHDRAWAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 12, 1994, the FHWA published an ANPRM requesting 
comments on the suitability of existing driver sleeper berth 
regulations for motor coaches and possible amendment to account for 
design differences between trucks and motor coaches. Based on its 
review of the issue and minimal interest by the industry, FMCSA 
withdrew the ANPRM and terminated this proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/12/94                     59 FR 1706
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/14/94
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43891

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Philip Hanley, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration,

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MC--PSB, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6811

RIN: 2126-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________




2324. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; TELEVISION 
RECEIVERS AND DATA DISPLAY UNITS; WITHDRAWAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 102--240; 49 USC 31136 and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposed amending the regulations regarding 
television viewers or screens in commercial motor vehicles. FHWA was 
concerned that current restrictions on the locations of such devices 
would have the unintended effect of discouraging use of certain 
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, such as collision 
avoidance and traveler information systems, which could improve the 
safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle operations. Based on its 
review of the comments, FMCSA withdrew the NPRM and terminated this 
proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/96                    61 FR 14733
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43891

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry M. Minor, Chief, Vehicle and Roadside Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




2325. [rplus]ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT; QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS; 
WITHDRAWAL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 504; 49 USC 31133, 31136, and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 391; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action was in response to the American Civil Liberties 
Union (ACLU) letter to the Department, asserting that the regulation, 
as written, is overly broad and subject to arbitrary enforcement, 
causing potential interference with constitutional guarantees of due 
process and equal protection. The current regulation is little changed 
from the original rule adopted in 1936. The ACLU requested an 
opportunity to submit a comprehensive analysis of this issue. The ANPRM 
was intended to provide the ACLU with such an opportunity and to open 
this issue for public comment. Based on its analysis and comments 
received, FMCSA withdrew the ANPRM and terminated this proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/97                    62 FR 45200
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/27/97
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43889

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 2125--AE19.

Agency Contact: Mary Moehring, Chief, Driver and Carrier Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSD, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4001

RIN: 2126-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________




2326. OUT--OF--SERVICE CRITERIA; WITHDRAWAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31133, 31136, 31310, and 31502; PL 104--59

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 395 and 396; 49 CFR 1.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA had requested public comments concerning whether the 
North American Uniform Out--of--Service (OOS) Criteria should be 
included in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The OOS 
Criteria are enforcement tolerances used by Federal, State, and local 
safety inspectors in determining whether to place commercial motor 
vehicles (CMVs), or their drivers, ``out of service.'' Based on its 
review of the issues and comments, FMCSA withdrew the ANPRM and 
terminated this proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/20/98                    63 FR 38791
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/18/98
Comment Period Extended         10/09/98                    63 FR 54432
Comment Period End              12/08/98
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43893

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry M. Minor, Chief, Vehicle and Roadside Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




2327. [rplus]SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATORS OF SMALL PASSENGER--
CARRYING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES USED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13301 and 13902; 49 USC 31132, 31133, 31136, 
31502, and 31504; PL 104--88, sec 204

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.73; 49 CFR 390

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 9, 2000, Final.

Abstract: The FMCSA amended the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) to require that motor carriers who operate 
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), designed or used to transport between 
9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) in interstate commerce, must 
comply with the FMCSRs when they are directly compensated for such 
services, and the vehicle is operated beyond a 75 air mile radius (86.3 
statute miles or 138.9 kilometers) from the driver's normal

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work--reporting location. These particular motor carriers, drivers, and 
vehicles would be subject to the same safety requirements as motorcoach 
operators, except for the commercial driver's license, controlled 
substances and alcohol testing regulations. This action is required by 
sec. 212 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public interest 
and safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/01                     66 FR 2767
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/01
Final Rule                      08/12/03                    68 FR 47860
Final Rule Effective            09/11/03
Correction; Final Rule 
Compliance Date                 10/27/03                    68 FR 61246

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Motor carriers affected by this final rule must 
comply with these safety regulations by December 10, 2003.

Agency Contact: Larry M. Minor, Chief, Vehicle and Roadside Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC--PSV, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4009

RIN: 2126-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2328. REVIEW: AIR BAG ON--OFF SWITCHES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
40 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This standard allows passenger vehicles to be equipped with 
an on--off switch for the right front passenger air bag if the rear 
seat cannot accommodate a rear--facing infant seat. The standard also 
enables vehicle owners to obtain an on--off switch for their passenger 
and/or driver air bag if they transport people who should not be 
exposed to an air bag deployment. The agency will determine, by 
observation of vehicles in use, the percentage of on--off switches that 
are being correctly used. This regulation was selected for review 
because of its public interest and potential benefit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    04/01/98
End Review                      06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Preliminary results of the observational survey 
are that the switches were left on (when they should be off) for 9 
percent of infant passengers, 27 percent of child passengers age 1--6, 
and 56 percent of child passengers age 7--12. They were turned off for 
18 percent of teen and adult passengers, depriving them of any 
potential benefits of air bags.

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--2560
Fax: 202 366--2559
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




2329. [bull] [rplus]REFORMING THE AUTOMOBILE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS 
PROGRAM

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 97 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2330. SEATING SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Environmental Research and Safety Technologists of Flagstaff, 
AZ, petitioned the agency to reexamine the seatback performance 
requirements of the standard in rear impact crashes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/04/89                    54 FR 40896
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/04/89
Request for Comments            11/23/92                    57 FR 54958
Comment Period End              01/22/93
NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Petitions for rulemaking were granted 07/24/89. 
See a related rulemaking action involving these petitioners under RIN 
2127--AC57. The first part of the research is complete. A computer 
model and a prototype seat were developed. Information on this research 
is available in the docket along with a report on crash data analysis. 
The agency is currently evaluating the research results and conducting 
dynamic seat testing.

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of

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Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________




2331. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF MULTISTAGE VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 567; 49 CFR 568; 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposed to amend the certification requirements 
that apply to incomplete vehicles other than chassis--cabs. Incomplete 
vehicles are vehicles that include at least a frame and chassis 
structure, power train, steering system, suspension system, and brake 
system, but need further manufacturing performed on them to become 
completed vehicles. The agency proposed to extend the certification 
requirements currently applying to chassis--cabs to all types of 
incomplete vehicles. The agency recognizes that manufacturers who build 
vehicles in more than one stage are faced with somewhat different 
problems than manufacturers who build vehicles in a single stage, 
especially when it comes to certifying vehicles to meet Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards. The agency held a public meeting to listen to 
the views of these groups and others with respect to improving the 
vehicle certification process. The agency established a negotiated 
rulemaking advisory committee to develop recommended amendments to the 
existing regulations. The agency will publish the findings and 
recommendations of the negotiated rulemaking advisory committee and 
request comments from the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/91                    56 FR 61392
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/92
Announced Public Meeting        11/17/95                    60 FR 57694
Notice of Intent                05/20/99                    64 FR 27499
Notice of Formation of Advisory 
Committee                       11/26/99                    64 FR 66447
Notice of Meetings              02/07/00                     65 FR 5847
Notice                          04/19/00                    65 FR 20936
SNPRM                           12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The agency has published a list of scheduled 
meetings.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/03/91, 56 FR 61392

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




2332. REAR CONVEX CROSS--VIEW MIRRORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency 
requested comments on the issue of rear mounted cross--view mirrors on 
light and medium duty trucks for the purpose of eliminating the blind 
spot directly behind the vehicle. The petitioner requested that these 
mirrors be mandated to eliminate backing crashes where children could 
be seriously injured or killed. Petition was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            06/17/96                    61 FR 30586
Comment Period End              10/15/96
ANPRM                           11/27/00                    65 FR 70681
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/26/01
NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Flanigan, General Engineer, NVS--121, Department 
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
Visibility & Injury Prevention Division, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Stds, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720

RIN: 2127-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




2333. UPGRADE ROOF CRASHWORTHINESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to upgrade the roof crashworthiness particularly 
since a larger percentage of American vehicles consist of light duty 
and utility vehicles, a class of vehicles more prone to rollover 
accidents. Petition was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/22/01                    66 FR 53376
Comment Period End              12/06/01
NPRM                            05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




2334. MOTORCYCLE--MOUNTED REFLEX REFLECTOR HEIGHT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering allowing a lower minimum mounting height for side reflex 
reflectors on motorcycles. The intent is to harmonize United States 
lighting safety standards with European and Asian reflector position 
regulations and improve the flow of trade by creating ``windows of 
harmonization'' that will allow manufacturers to market ``common'' 
vehicles in global markets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Agency Decision                 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hardie, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--121, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________




2335. CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR OLDER CHILDREN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency 
requested comments on whether the child restraint standard should be 
amended to facilitate the production of lap belt--installed booster 
seats and other child restraints for children weighing over 18 
kilograms, such as by allowing use of a tether in some of the 
compliance tests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comment             07/07/99                    64 FR 36657
Comment Period End              09/07/99
Agency Decision                 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




2336. UPGRADE DOOR RETENTION PERFORMANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based upon annual average estimates from the 1988 through 
1996 Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the National Automotive 
Sampling System (NASS), there is an annual average of 2,515 fatalities 
and 1,882 serious injuries due to door ejections. Side door ejections 
are the second leading cause of ejections in all crashes, superseded 
only by ejections through fixed glazing. One of the activities of 
agency rollover research focuses on reducing injuries and fatalities 
resulting from side door ejections. This research has led the agency to 
identify potential significant solutions to mitigating a substantial 
number of these fatalities and injuries by improving side door 
retention performance. Therefore, the agency is proposing to upgrade 
the door retention requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________




2337. ADMINISTRATIVE REWRITE OF THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS OTHER THAN 
HEADLAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to rewrite the reflective devices and 
associated equipment requirements to make the standard more readable 
and understandable. The standard has grown over the last 30 years by 
the incorporation of dozens of amendments. The document has become 
unwieldy to use and the agency decided to rewrite it to separate it 
into sections that address each lighting function separately. These 
sections will state the basic performance necessary for each lighting 
function and for lamp installation on various vehicle types. The 
rewrite will continue to reference Society of Automotive Engineers 
(SAE) and other standards and recommended practices for test procedures 
if too lengthy to incorporate changes. Moreover, it will codify various 
agency interpretations of its rules to make the standard more explicit. 
The proposed administrative rewrite of the headlamp regulations can be 
found under RIN 2127--AG87.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Hines, General Engineer Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, NVS--121, 400 7th Street SW., Room 5307, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--0245

RIN: 2127-AH37

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_______________________________________________________________________




2338. [rplus]FRONTAL OFFSET PROTECTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering establishing a Federal motor 
vehicle safety standard for high--speed frontal offset crash testing. 
The frontal offset test is a crash test for automobiles and light 
trucks in which the subject vehicles are run into a deformable 
honeycomb barrier. The barrier contacts only 40 percent of the front of 
the vehicle, simulating an off--center frontal collision. The agency is 
considering adding the offset test to the frontal occupant protection 
standard to measure vehicle structural integrity and reduce the number 
and severity of lower--body injuries. NHTSA is also examining whether 
implementing a new offset test might create disbenefits in other crash 
modes such as side impacts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




2339. SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to amend the standard for new trailers and 
semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 
kilograms (10,000 pounds) or more be equipped with a rear impact guard 
by revising the definition of ``special purpose vehicles.'' These are 
vehicles with rear mounted liftgates that operate by swinging through 
the area or reside in any part of the area that is designated for the 
horizontal member of the rear impact guard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




2340. LOW--SPEED VEHICLE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Low--speed vehicles (LSV) have a maximum speed of between 20 
and 25 miles per hour (mph). These vehicles are required to have 
certain equipment some of which does not have any performance 
requirements. The agency is proposing to set performance criteria for 
the various safety systems and hardware necessary for use on these 
vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office 
of Crash Avoidance, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2272

RIN: 2127-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________




2341. HEADLAMP GLARE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current standard sets minimum and maximum headlamp 
intensities to ensure the driver of the vehicle sees as much of the 
roadway as possible, while minimizing glare for other drivers using the 
road. The agency has been receiving a significant number of public 
complaints about headlamp glare from other vehicles. Technological 
changes, fleet mix changes, and an increase in the average driver age, 
cause the agency to reexamine seeing distance and glare.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments (Auxiliary 
Lamps)                          09/28/01                    66 FR 49594
Reopen Comment Period           11/30/01                    66 FR 59769
Comment Period End              12/22/01
Comment Period End              01/28/02
NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS--121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance Stds., 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH81

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_______________________________________________________________________




2342. STOWABLE OR FOLD--AWAY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes requests by petitions for 
reconsideration to permit stowing and fold--away anchors on vehicles. 
The proposal would set performance and other requirements for such 
anchors. This pertains to the requirements established in the final 
rule published March 5, 1999 (64 FR 10785, RIN 2127--AG50).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Agency Decision                 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Other issues raised by the petitioners are 
being addressed in RIN 2127--AH65 -- Child Restraint Anchorage Systems 
-- Part 1 and RIN 2127--AH86 -- Child Restraint Anchorage Systems -- 
Part 2.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________




2343. MOTORCYCLE HEADLAMP SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to modify the motorcycle headlamp system height of 
upper beam and number of headlamp and light source.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hardie, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--121, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




2344. IMPROVE MOTORCYCLE HELMET HEAD PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1998, 2,284 motorcyclists were killed and 49,000 injured 
in traffic crashes on U.S. highways. The agency believes that helmet 
usage by motorcyclists is the most effective method to reduce deaths 
and injuries in motorcycle crashes. In order to improve the head 
protection for motorcyclists, the agency is proposing to upgrade the 
performance standards and test procedures to incorporate the 
technological advancements available in the current market and to 
review the standard for harmonization with other major helmet 
standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Agency Decision                 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




2345. REORGANIZE AND HARMONIZE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to reorganize the controls and 
displays requirements to make them more user--friendly and to harmonize 
the standard with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101 on 
the same subject. These proposed changes will list the symbols used in 
the standard to improve driver recognition of the function of controls 
and the meaning of telltales.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/03                    68 FR 55217
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple, Safety Engineer, Vehicle Controls and 
Adapted Vehicle Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standards NVS--123, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5559

RIN: 2127-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________




2346. SEAT BELT EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing clarifications concerning the test

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procedure for the acceleration pulse shape, onset rate, time duration, 
and acceleration tolerance for seat belt emergency locking retractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




2347. ADAPTATION OF INSTRUMENTED LOWER LEGS FOR HYBRID III MALE AND 
FEMALE ADULT DUMMIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing the use of crash test dummies with 
instrumented lower legs to assess the crashworthiness and the potential 
of lower limb injuries to occupants of passenger cars, vans, light 
trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The new legs would be retrofits for 
un--instrumented legs in current Hybrid III male and female adult size 
dummies. The legs will be used to monitor both the inertial impact and 
floor pan intrusion effects upon injury potential to the knees, tibia, 
ankle, and feet. The new legs will permit the agency to assess the 
injury potential to the lower legs in current motor vehicles during 
crashes and also enable the vehicle manufacturers to design and 
construct vehicles that will minimize lower limb injuries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sean Doyle, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--1740
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




2348. PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPATING IN AND RECEIVING DATA FROM THE 
NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTRATION PROBLEM DRIVER POINTER SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30301 to 30308; PL 106--159, sec 204

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1327

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to amend the National Driver Register 
regulations to implement an amendment made by the Motor Carrier Safety 
Improvement Act of 1999 (PL 106--159). The amendment requires a State, 
before issuing or renewing a motor vehicle operator's license to an 
individual, to query both the National Driver Register and the 
Commercial Driver's License Information System on the individual's 
driving record.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Edward Milton, Acting Chief, Driver Register and 
Traffic Records, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4800

RIN: 2127-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




2349. CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering mandatory consumer information in the form of a label that 
will inform the consumer of the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) of motor 
homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel travel trailers. Such labeling 
will help the consumer make informed decisions during the purchasing 
process, act as a reference during cargo loading and encourage the 
recreational vehicle industry to allow for greater cargo carrying 
capacities which in turn will reduce instances of overloading.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--123, Vehicle Controls and Adapted 
Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2272
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




2350. HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE TRAILERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 UCS 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to two petitions for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering excluding semitrailers equipped with ``horizontal discharge 
trailers'' from the current standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and

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Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




2351. ALLOW ROLL--BAR DURING BRAKE TESTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to allow vehicles with a gross 
vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds to use a roll--bar during 
braking tests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/03                    68 FR 62417
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Samuel Daniel, General Engineer Office of Crash 
Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, NVS--122, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4921

RIN: 2127-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




2352. CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM WEBBING STRENGTH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to require minimum breaking strengths 
for child restraint systems webbing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




2353. MOTORCYCLE BRAKE CONTROLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.123

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing to allow a handlebar lever instead of a foot pedal to control 
the rear brakes on motorcycles which have no clutch control.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/03                    68 FR 65667
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of Crash 
Avoidance NVS--123, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS 123, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4171

RIN: 2127-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




2354. GM PETITION ON AMENDING FMVSS NO. 301 AND FMVSS NOS. 208, 212, 
219, 303, AND 305

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1392; 15 USC 1497

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208; 49 CFR 571.212; 49 CFR 571.219; 49 CFR 
571.301; 49 CFR 571.303; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NHTSA published an NPRM on November 13, 2000, proposing to 
upgrade the rear-- and side--impact tests in FMVSS No. 301, Fuel System 
Integrity. The NPRM requested comments on a number of particular 
issues. One of the requests, item 3.h, proposed to eliminate the second 
sentence in the standard's S7.11(b), which describes the test vehicle 
loading conditions. GM submitted comments on the issue and recommended 
specific changes. In addition, GM petitioned NHTSA to amend FMVSS Nos. 
208, 212, 219, 303 and 305 with identical language that GM recommended 
for amending FMVSS No. 301.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Agency Decision                 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________




2355. [rplus]FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS; CHILD RESTRAINT 
SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, November 1, 2001, Other.
Other, Statutory, November 1, 2002, Other.
TREAD ACT MANDATE (November 2002).

Abstract: Section 14(a) of the TREAD Act requires NHTSA to initiate a 
rulemaking for the purpose of improving the safety of child restraints,

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including minimizing head injuries from side impact collisions. The 
action specifically addresses the prospective adoption of a dynamic 
side impact test in FMVSS No. 213; currently, only frontal tests are 
conducted. If side impact test requirements are not proposed, the TREAD 
Act requires NHTSA to submit a Report to Congress explaining the 
rationale for these actions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/01/02                    67 FR 21836
Report to Congress              03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




2356. INCORPORATION OF EUROSID II DUMMY INTO 49 CFR PART 572

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Incorporation of the EuroSID II, Side Impact Crash Test 
Dummy, into part 572 is being considered to support the forthcoming 
upgrade of FMVSS 214, Side Impact Regulation and to attain 
harmonization of crash test tools on a worldwide basis. The EuroSID is 
one of the alternative crash test tools being evaluated to upgrade 
FMVSS 214.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4912
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________




2357. VEHICLES BUILT IN TWO OR MORE STAGES -- STANDARD 201 (PETITIONS 
FOR RECONSIDERATION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering an amendment to FMVSS No. 201 Occupant Protection in 
Interior Impact as the requirements apply to vehicles manufactured in 
two or more stages. An interim final rule was published on June 18, 
2002 (67 FR 41348) that amended the schedule for compliance by 
manufacturers of vehicles built in two or more stages with the upper 
interior head protection requirements of FMVSS No. 201.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William R.S. Fan, Safety Standards Engineer, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, Room 5320F, NVS--112, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4922
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________




2358. PART 571.3 DEFINITIONS, DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering an amendment to part 571.3 
Definitions, to redefine the term ``designated seating position'' (DSP) 
in order to establish an objective criteria that is more enforceable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________




2359. CRS REGISTRATION RULEMAKING, FMVSS NO. 213 AND PART 588

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1392; 15 USC 1409

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213; 49 CFR 588

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the registration card by adding a 
space for the consumer's email address. Amending the registration card 
would require modification to FMVSS No. 213, ``Child Restraint 
Systems,'' and part 588, ``Child Restraint Systems Recordkeeping 
Requirements.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919

[[Page 73319]]

Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________




2360. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 97--424

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to exempt certain purchases by 
grantees from the requirements of the Department of Transportation's 
Buy America provisions to streamline and improve the grant process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Acting Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9511

RIN: 2127-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________




2361. [bull] VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WITH 
DISABILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322, 30111, 30115, 30117, 30122 and 30166; 
delegation of authority of 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 595

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NPRM proposing to extend part 595 subpart C, vehicle 
modifications to accommodate people with disabilities, to include 
portions of FMVSS Nos. 201, 208, and 225.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca MacPherson, Attorney Advisor, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2992

RIN: 2127-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________




2362. [bull] [rplus]SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION UPGRADE -- STANDARD 214

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 98 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




2363. [bull] FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS DEFINITION OF LOW 
SPEED VEHICLES

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal addresses two petitions for rulemaking 
regarding the exclusion of trucks from the definition of ``low--speed 
vehicle'' (LSV). The proposed definition, would expand LSV class to 
include trucks, but would limit the class to small electric vehicles. 
In addition proposed definition is more objective than the current 
definition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gayle Dalrymple, Safety Engineer, Vehicle Controls and 
Adapted Vehicle Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standards NVS--123, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5559

RIN: 2127-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________




2364. [bull] AMEND REGULATORY DEFINITION OF MOTORCYCLE TO EXCLUDE LOW--
SPEED MOTORCYCLES

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rulemaking to amend 49 CFR 571.3, Definitions, so that the 
definition of ``motorcycle'' will exclude low--speed motorcycles, i.e., 
those capable of a maximum speed of 20 mph or less.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of Crash 
Avoidance NVS--123, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS 123, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4171

RIN: 2127-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________




2365. [bull] INCORPORATION OF SID--IIS SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST DUMMY INTO 
PART 572

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Incorporation of the SID--IIs small female side impact crash 
test dummy into Part 572 is being considered to support forthcoming 
upgrade of FMVSS 214, side impact regulation and to attain 
harmonization of crash test tools on a worldwide basis. SID IIs is one 
of the alter--natve crash test tools being evaluated to upgrade FMVSS 
214 to assure safety provisions in motor vehicles for small female 
occupants, cost of the SID IIs

[[Page 73320]]

to the vehicle manufacturers are negligible per female manufactured 
vehicle basis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4912
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2366. RADIATOR SAFETY CAP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard regulating new 
radiator caps and coolant reservoir caps, and new passenger cars, 
multipurpose passenger vehicles and light trucks with such caps. The 
agency believes that this new standard, if implemented, would result in 
fewer scald injuries that occur when people attempt to remove caps from 
motor vehicle radiators or coolant reservoirs that are under high 
pressure and contain hot fluids. However, this rulemaking would not 
require that radiator caps or coolant reservoir caps be provided on any 
motor vehicle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            06/10/93                    58 FR 32503
Comment Period End              08/09/93
NPRM                            06/01/01                    66 FR 29747
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/01
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/02/01                    66 FR 40176
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/01
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hardie, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--121, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




2367. UPGRADE FUEL INTEGRITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An advance notice of proposed rulemaking in 1995 announced 
the agency's plan to consider upgrading the standard by making the 
current crash requirements more stringent and by broadening the 
standard's focus to include mitigation concepts related to fuel system 
components and environmental and aging tests related to components. The 
notice also requested comments on the agency's plan to explore a 
three--phase approach to upgrading the standard, data, methods, and 
strategies that may assist in the agency's regulatory decisions in 
defining specific requirements and test procedures for upgrading the 
standard. Based on the responses to the notice and available data, the 
agency proposed replacing the current rear--impact test procedures with 
a more stringent test procedure. The agency also proposed replacing the 
standard's current side--impact test requirements with the side impact 
test requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214, 
Side--Impact Protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/14/92                    57 FR 59041
Comment Period End              02/12/93
ANPRM                           04/12/95                    60 FR 18566
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/12/95
NPRM                            11/13/00                    65 FR 67693
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/01                    66 FR 78461
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action will respond to RIN 2127--AE83. On 
December 15, 2000, an extension of comment period was published in 
response to petitions.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________




2368. ALTERNATIVE GEOMETRIC VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
to harmonize the lighting standard's

[[Page 73321]]

geometric visibility requirements for signal lamps with those of the 
ECE. Harmonization of the standard worldwide, without reducing safety, 
would allow manufacturers to reduce costs by producing to a single 
world vehicle standard rather than several, thus reducing costs and 
improving the flow of trade. The agency issued additional/alternative 
proposals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/95                    60 FR 54833
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
SNPRM                           12/10/98                    63 FR 68233
SNPRM Comment Period End        03/10/99
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On February 27, 1997 (62 FR 8883), the agency 
terminated rulemaking in which the agency had asked for comments on 
whether the performance and installation of front and rear fog lamps 
should be regulated. In response to these comments, the SAE has 
established a Fog Lamp Task Force to develop an internationally 
acceptable fog lamp standard on which a Federal standard could be 
based.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 10/26/95, 60 FR 54833

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS--121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance Stds., 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




2369. POWER--OPERATED WINDOWS: ROOF PANELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to amend the test procedure used to demonstrate 
compliance by adding an alternative testing specification for a 
noncontact automatic reversal system, in order to provide a more 
meaningful and realistic method for evaluating the compliance of such 
systems which do not rely on contact to sense an obstruction. Petition 
was granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/96                    61 FR 28124
Correction                      06/14/96                    61 FR 30209
NPRM Comment Period End         08/05/96
Final Rule                      06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of Crash 
Avoidance NVS--123, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS 123, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4171

RIN: 2127-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




2370. DOOR LATCH EXEMPTION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS 
AND RAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to granting a petition for rulemaking from 
Independent Mobility Systems, the agency is considering removing the 
exemption in FMVSS No. 206 for wheelchair lift door retention 
components. Prior to 1998, wheelchair adaptive equipment manufacturers 
disabled door retention components when installing wheelchair ramp and 
lift systems. However, recent changes in technology have eliminated the 
necessity for modifying door retention for wheelchair lift/ramp 
installations and therefore, it is no longer necessary to provide the 
lift exemption in FMVSS No. 206

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination Notice              01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On 05/31/96 (61 FR 27325), the agency published 
a grant notice. The agency believes that the suggested changes made by 
the petitioner merit additional study and research. The agency is 
currently conducting research to determine if door latch exemptions are 
still necessary. Simultaneously, the agency is developing a door latch 
procedure for sliding doors.

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




2371. DEALER NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE DETERMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102; 49 USC 30103; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 
30112; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30116; 49 USC 30118; 49 USC 30119; 49 USC 
30120; 49 USC 30163; 49 USC 30165

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will implement an amendment to 49 USC chapter 301 
which prohibits dealers from selling motor vehicles or motor vehicle 
equipment that has been determined to contain a safety--related defect 
or noncompliance with a Federal motor vehicle safety standard until the 
defect or noncompliance is remedied. It will set forth criteria to 
govern the timing and content of notifications of defects and 
noncompliances that manufacturers must send to their dealers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/27/93                    58 FR 50314

[[Page 73322]]

NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/93
SNPRM                           05/19/99                    64 FR 27227
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/18/99
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jonathan D. White, Chief, Recall Analysis Division, 
Office of Defects Investigation, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5226
Fax: 202 366--7882

RIN: 2127-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




2372. POWER WINDOW SAFETY SWITCHES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
to require each power--operated window, interior partition, and roof 
panel in a motor vehicle to be equipped with a switch designed so that 
contact by a form representing a small child's knee would not close a 
window, partition, or panel. The agency is currently gathering non--
crash fatality data from state records to determine the scope of the 
problem.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/96                    61 FR 58504
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/97
Final Rule                      11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of Crash 
Avoidance NVS--123, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS 123, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4171

RIN: 2127-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




2373. SEAT BELT POSITIONING DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
a labeling requirement for seat belt positioning devices. This label 
would consist of a warning regarding the suitability of these devices 
for a particular height/weight/age of child.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/99                    64 FR 44164
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/99
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




2374. GLARE REDUCTION FROM DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposed to amend the lighting standard to reduce 
glare from daytime running lamps (DRLs). A final rule is imminent. This 
action is intended to provide the public with all the conspicuity 
benefits of DRLs while reducing glare and is based on research that has 
become available since the final rule establishing DRLs was published 
in 1993.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/98                    63 FR 42348
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/98
Final Action                    02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS--121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance Stds., 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




2375. ADMINISTRATIVE REWRITE FOR HEADLAMP REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has proposed to rewrite the sections relating to 
headlighting. The rewrite is important because of the standard's age 
and numerous amendments which have made it difficult to read and 
interpret. The revised standard should reduce burden, especially to 
small manufacturers, because of improved clarity. The reorganization of 
the sections relating to other lamps will be addressed in a separate 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/98                    63 FR 63258
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
4/11/99                         02/08/99                     64 FR 6021
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/99
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

[[Page 73323]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard L. Van Iderstine, Division Chief, Visibility 
and Control Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--5280

RIN: 2127-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




2376. SIGNAL LAMPS USED WITH LIGHT--EMITTING DIODES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
to revise the requirements for signal lamps equipped with 3 or more 
light--emitting diodes (LEDs). The current requirements have become 
design restrictive and a service burden for vehicle and signal lamp 
manufacturers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/98                    63 FR 34350
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/03/98                    63 FR 41222
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/98
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Flanigan, General Engineer, NVS--121, Department 
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
Visibility & Injury Prevention Division, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Stds, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720

RIN: 2127-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




2377. [rplus]ALLOCATION OF FUEL ECONOMY CREDITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32903

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 534

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing rulemaking to clarify when and how 
predecessor and successor automobile manufacturers may use the fuel 
economy credits of the predecessor or successor. The use of carry 
forward or carry back credits will be specified for manufacturers that 
merge. This action is considered significant because it will affect the 
treatment of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) penalties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/01                     66 FR 6523
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward Glancy, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2992

RIN: 2127-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




2378. [rplus]UPGRADE OF HEAD RESTRAINTS

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 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has proposed to upgrade the current head restraint 
requirements to increase safety. The proposal also, until the upgraded 
requirements become effective, allows manufacturers to certify their 
vehicles either to the existing U.S. requirements or to the Economic 
Commission for Europe (ECE) Regulation No. 25. The upgrade proposed 
performance requirements intended to assure that the head restraint, if 
adjusted, will remain locked in specific height positions and calls for 
the installation of head restraints in rear seats. This action is 
considered significant due to the expected high cost to the private 
sector for the modifications to the standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/01                      66 FR 967
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/01
Final Action                    05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________




2379. UPPER INTERIOR IMPACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At the request of the manufacturers' organizations, the 
agency proposed to amend the upper interior impact requirements (1) to 
modify the minimum distance between certain targets on vertical 
surfaces inside a vehicle and (2) to add new definitions and test 
procedures for new--style door frames and vertical seat belt mounting 
structures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/00                    65 FR 17843
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/07/00                    65 FR 36106
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/00
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of

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Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




2380. REGISTERED IMPORTERS OF VEHICLES NOT ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED TO 
CONFORM WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30141; 49 USC 30147

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 592

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposed to reduce regulatory burdens associated 
with importation of Canadian vehicles for resale in the United States 
when those vehicles already comply in essential respects with the 
Federal motor vehicle safety standards. This proposal would enhance 
safety by revising application procedures to ensure a higher caliber of 
registered importers and clarifying existing obligations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/00                    65 FR 69810
NPRM Comment Period             02/01/01
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Goode Michael, Attorney Advisor, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5263
Fax: 202 366--3820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




2381. ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.124

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency reviewed this standard and published a Request for 
Comments to obtain information on electronic accelerator controls. 
After reviewing the comments received on this notice, the agency plans 
to propose a revision of the standard that will make explicit the 
application of the standard to electronic accelerator controls and the 
electric vehicles. The proposal will recognize that electronic engine 
controls vastly increase the ways manufacturers can achieve fail--safe 
performance in the event of a disconnection or severance of the 
accelerator control system and will propose a number of alternative 
compliance tests for fail--safe performance to avoid design 
restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/04/95                    60 FR 62061
Comment Period End              02/02/96
NPRM                            07/23/02                    67 FR 48117
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Pyne, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of Crash 
Avoidance NVS--123, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS 123, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4171

RIN: 2127-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




2382. VEHICLES WITH RAISED ROOFS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
published on April 27, 1999 (64 FR 22567, RIN 2127--AF40) that made 
testing more suitable for vehicles with raised-- or sloped--roof 
structures, the petitioners requested that the agency modify the 
portion of the rule that pertains to raised--roof vehicles, 
particularly those vehicles used for transporting disabled persons. The 
petitioners claim that the test plate position requirement for these 
vehicles causes the plate's rear edge to contact the raised--roof 
structure in a manner which causes abnormal penetration and failure.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/31/00                     65 FR 4579
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/31/00
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




2383. BRAKE HOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.106

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
considering whether to adopt portions of the brake component Federal 
safety provisions that are now in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration regulations into the agency's brake regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/03                    68 FR 26384
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/03
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Jeffrey Woods, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--122, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________




2384. CLARIFY TEST PROCEDURES FOR BRAKE FLUIDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.116

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has proposed to revise the corrosion and 
evaporation test procedures for brake fluids. These revisions are 
intended to improve the levels of compliance test repeatability and/or 
reproducibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/16/01                     66 FR 3527
NPRM Comment Period End         03/19/01
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Samuel Daniel, General Engineer Office of Crash 
Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, NVS--122, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4921

RIN: 2127-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




2385. LABEL PLACEMENT ON REAR IMPACT GUARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.223

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing to allow trailer manufacturers additional flexibility in the 
placement of the permanent label on the guard to minimize the 
probability that the label will be exposed to conditions -- 
environmental, operational, or otherwise -- that may damage or destroy 
the guard while maintaining a location that is easily accessible and 
visible for inspection and enforcement purposes. Other portions of the 
petitions are denied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/02                    67 FR 15154
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/02
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________




2386. DISPOSITION OF REPLACED TIRES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102 to 30103; 49 USC 30112; 49 USC 30117 to 
30121; 49 USC 30166 to 30167; Delegation of authority 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 573

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rule to implement section 7 of the TREAD Act, PL 106--414 49 
USC 30120(d) by requiring a manufacturer who conducts a campaign to 
remedy a safety--related defect or noncompliance that involves the 
replacement of tires to develop a plan regarding the disposition of the 
tires that are replaced. The plan would address how to prevent, by 
means reasonably within the manufacturer's control, the disposal of 
replaced tires in landfills, particularly through shredding, crumbling, 
recycling, recovery, and other alternative beneficial nonvehicular 
uses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/18/01                    66 FR 65165
NPRM Comment Period End         02/19/02
SNPRM                           07/26/02                    67 FR 48852
SNPRM Comment Period End        08/26/02
SNPRM Comment Period End        08/26/02
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Enid Rubenstein, Senior Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5219, 
NCC--10, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5252
Fax: 202 366--2820

RIN: 2127-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________




2387. [rplus]AUTOMOTIVE FUEL ECONOMY MANUFACTURING INCENTIVE FOR 
ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32905(f); 49 USC 32906(a)(l)(B)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 538

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 2001, Final.

Abstract: The agency is statutorily required to publish a notice that 
either extends the incentive program whereby automotive manufacturers 
earn Corporate Average Fuel Economy credits for the production of 
dual--fuel vehicles for up to four years beyond model year 2004, with a 
maximum allowable increase in average fuel economy per manufacturer of 
0.9 miles per gallon, or explains the rationale for not extending the 
incentive program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Intent                01/07/02                      67 FR 713
NPRM                            03/11/02                    67 FR 10873
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/02
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/02
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Richard Katz, Lead Engineer, Consumer Program 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4936
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




2388. EXPANDING THE AUTO PARTS MARKING REQUIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992, the 
Attorney General was required to report on the effectiveness of 
expanding the parts marking requirements of the theft prevention 
standard to the remaining motor vehicle lines. On the basis of the 
available evidence presented, the Attorney General found that the 
evidence did not support a finding that requiring parts marking would 
not substantially inhibit chop shop operations and auto theft and 
therefore, recommended expanding the parts marking requirements to the 
remaining motor vehicle lines. Based on the results of the report, the 
agency is required to conduct a rulemaking to extend the theft 
prevention standard to the remaining motor vehicle lines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/26/02                    67 FR 43075
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/02
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Division Chief, Consumer Standards, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0846
Fax: 202 493--2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




2389. PARKING BRAKES FOR NON--SCHOOL BUS VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to update the standard to require 
non--school bus vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 
10,000 pounds to be equipped with a hydraulic parking brake system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/30/02                    67 FR 66098
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Samuel Daniel, General Engineer Office of Crash 
Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, NVS--122, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4921

RIN: 2127-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




2390. HEAVIER HYBRID III TYPE 6--YEAR--OLD--SIZE TEST DUMMY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to incorporate a heavier 6--year--old 
child dummy as part of the Hybrid III test dummy family. This dummy 
will have weight added to the existing dummy, making it heavier than 60 
pounds. The weighted 6--year--old dummy would have application for 
testing child restraint systems which are rated for weights above the 
current 6--year--old dummy weight and would serve as an interim device 
until such time as the Hybrid III 10--year--old dummy has been fully 
developed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sean Doyle, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--1740
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________




2391. RETROACTIVE CERTIFICATION (POLICY STATEMENT)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30166; 
49 USC 32502; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 567

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Policy statement will detail circumstances under which the 
agency will allow retroactive certification of heavy trucks and buses 
manufactured for use in Canada and Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            03/19/02                    67 FR 12790
Comment Period End              05/20/02
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca MacPherson, Attorney Advisor, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2992

RIN: 2127-AI59

[[Page 73327]]

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2392. RECORD RETENTION OF RETROACTIVELY CERTIFIED VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30112; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117 30121; 49 USC 
30166 to 30167

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 576

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Record retention requirements for manufacturers who 
retroactively certify that heavy trucks and buses manufactured for use 
in Canada and Mexico met all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety 
standards on date of original manufacture.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/02                    67 FR 12800
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rebecca MacPherson, Attorney Advisor, Office of Chief 
Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2992

RIN: 2127-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________




2393. IMPORTATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose a definition of the term 
``import.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/02                    67 FR 12806
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward Glancy, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of the 
Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2992

RIN: 2127-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




2394. FMVSS NO. 208 ADVANCED AIR BAG PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION (PART 
2)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice is the second in a series addressing the 
Petitions for Reconsideration received for the December 18, 2001, FMVSS 
No. 208 Final Rule. It addresses detailed dummy and seat positioning 
issues and other test procedure clarification requested in the 
Petitions for Reconsideration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Louis Molino, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office 
of Crashworthiness Standards, NVS--112, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 
5320, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--1833
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________




2395. WARNING LABEL AND ADDITIONAL CONSPICUITY FEATURES FOR LOW SPEED 
VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Low speed vehicles (whose top speed capability is, by 
definition, 25 mph) are required by NHTSA to meet certain minimum 
safety requirements. These requirements are less stringent and 
comprehensive than those for all other passenger motor vehicles. While 
low speed vehicles originally intended for use on roadways in 
neighborhoods, gated communities, and similar environments with limited 
traffic, some States now permit them to be used on roads with posted 
speed limits up to 35 mph, and even higher in a few cases. 
Additionally, because various States treat these vehicles as zero 
emission vehicles, it is likely that larger volumes of these vehicles 
will enter service beginning in 2003. Given the small size of these 
vehicles and their limited safety features, they offer less protection 
in a crash than a regular car, van, or truck does. This means a higher 
risk of injury or death in crashes, even at low speeds. Consequently, 
the agency is considering a label warning of this higher risk and 
measures for increasing the conspicuity of low speed vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/02                    67 FR 46149
Final Rule                      06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS--121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance Stds., 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

Chris Flanigan, General Engineer, NVS--121, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
Visibility & Injury Prevention Division, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Stds, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720

RIN: 2127-AI84

[[Page 73328]]

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2396. USE OF SEAT--MOUNTED CHILD RESTRAINTS ON SCHOOL BUS SEATS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1392

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to petitions to amend FMVSS No. 213, 
Child Restraint Systems, to allow the use of seat--mounted child 
restraint systems on school buses. Currently, FMVSS No. 213 does not 
allow child restraint systems to be attached to a vehicle seat cushion 
or vehicle seat back except by vehicle seat belts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________




2397. [rplus]REAR CENTER LAP/SHOULDER BELT REQUIREMENT -- STANDARD 208

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30177; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering an amendment to its occupant 
protection standard, FMVSS No. 208, to require the installation of Type 
2 (lap/shoulder belt) assemblies for all rear non--outboard designated 
seating positions (DSPs) in passenger cars, trucks and multipurpose 
passenger vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 4,536 
kg (10,000 lbs.) or less.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                    68 FR 46546
Final Rule                      09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




2398. [rplus]REPORTING OF INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS ABOUT POTENTIAL 
DEFECTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30166(m)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 579

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final rule responding to remaining petitions for 
reconsideration of final rule on reporting of information and documents 
about potential defects published on July 10, 2002 (67 FR 45882).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew DiMarsico, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5263
Fax: 202 366--3820
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




2399. 5TH PERCENTILE DUMMY BELTED BARRIER CRASH TEST REQUIREMENTS -- 
STANDARD 208

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering an amendment to its occupant 
protection standard, FMVSS No. 208, to improve high speed crash 
protection to belted occupants of small stature that may sit in the 
full forward seat position. Current crash test requirements for the 5th 
percentile adult female dummy include a 0--48 km/h belted rigid barrier 
crash test. The agency is considering increasing the maximum crash test 
speed from 48 km/h to 56 km/h to be consistent with the 50th percentile 
adult male requirements that will take effect according to the second 
phase of the FMVSS No. 208 Advanced Air Bag Final Rule (65 FR 30680).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                     68 FR46539
Final Rule                      10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI98
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2400. REIMBURSEMENT PRIOR TO RECALL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30120(d)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to a petition for reconsideration of the 
reimbursement prior to recall rule (67 FR 64049).

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew DiMarsico, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5219, 
NCC--10, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5263
Fax: 202 366--3820

RIN: 2127-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________




2401. [bull] CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30117; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Response to a petition for reconsideration of an October 1, 
2002 Final Rule amending the requirements for child restraint labels 
and the written instructions that accompany child restraints.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles, Office of Planning and Consumer 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2057

RIN: 2127-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________




2402. [bull] PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS; PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30116; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.403; 49 CFR 571.404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The history of this ruelaming includes a NPRM (2/1993), a 
SNPRM (7/2000) and a Final Rule (12/2002). In this action, the Agency 
is responding to Petitions for Reconsideration to the Final Rule is 
taking place. The Final Rule adopts two new safety standards: Standard 
No. 403, an equipment standard specifying requirements for platform 
lifts; and Standard No. 404, a vehicle standard for all vehicles 
equipped with such lifts. The equipment standard will require platform 
lift manufacturers to ensure that their lifts meet minimum platform 
dimensions and maximum size limits on platform protrusions and gaps. 
Requirements also include handrails, a threshold--warning signal, 
provisions for backup operation, and retaining barriers. Performance 
tests address such areas as wheelchair retention, lift strength/
durability, maximum platform velocity/acceleration, and platform slip 
resistance. Interlocks are prescribed to prevent situations relative to 
vehicle and lift movement that could cause injury. The vehicle standard 
will require vehicle manufacturers who install lifts to use lifts 
meeting the equipment standard, to install them in accordance with lift 
manufacturer's instructions, and to ensure that specific information is 
made available to lift users. These standards will prevent lift 
occupants from rolling or falling off of lift platforms, slipping or 
tripping while on lift platforms, being caught or pinched by moving 
lift components, and will provide safer transit for the disabled 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--123, Vehicle Controls and Adapted 
Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2272
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________




2403. [bull] CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30166 (m)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 512

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is related to completed rulemaking action (RIN 
2127--AI13), which was published on July 28, 2003, at 68 FR 44209. It 
responds to petitions for reconsideration received by NHTSA in response 
to the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Response to Petitions           01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Kido, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5263

RIN: 2127-AJ24

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2404. [rplus]REVIEW: SIDE--IMPACT PROTECTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This standard requires passenger cars manufactured after 
September 1, 1996, to provide occupant protection when impacted in the 
side by a moving deformable barrier. The agency has compared the actual 
risk of occupant injury in side--impact crashes of cars meeting the 
standard to the risk in pre--standard cars. The cost of the standard 
has been estimated. The technical report has been published. This 
regulation was selected for review because of its costs, potential 
benefits, and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/94
Technical Report: Phase I       12/08/99                    64 FR 68717
Comment Period End              04/06/00
Summary and Discussion of Public 
Comments Sent to Docket: Phase 108/11/00
End Review                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Phase I evaluation report indicates that 
the test injury criterion TTI(d) has a statistically significant 
association with fatality risk in actual side--impact crashes on the 
highway. In model years 1981--93 cars, models with low TTI(d) on the 
Federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214 test tend to have low 
fatality risk.

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--2560
Fax: 202 366--2559
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________




2405. REVIEW: REDESIGNED AIR BAGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This standard was temporarily amended to make the unbelted 
test for vehicles with air bags less stringent and, in effect, make it 
easier for manufacturers to quickly depower their air bags. Redesigned 
air bags are likely to benefit out--of--position occupants and reduce 
drivers' arm injuries, but they might be less effective than earlier 
air bags for some occupants. This regulation was selected for review 
because of public interest, potential benefits, and possibility of 
higher risk for some vehicle occupants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    05/01/98
End Review                      12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--2560
Fax: 202 366--2559
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________




2406. REVIEW: ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR HEAVY TRUCKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.105; 49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These standards require antilock brake systems (ABS) on 
truck--tractors manufactured after March 1, 1997, semi--trailers and 
single--unit trucks equipped with air brakes after March 1, 1998, and 
single--unit trucks over 10,000 pounds GVWR equipped with hydraulic 
brakes after March 1, 1999. The agency will study the influence of ABS 
on crash involvement rates and estimate the cost of ABS. These 
regulations were selected for review because of their costs, potential 
benefits, and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    04/01/00
Evaluation Plan Published       08/14/00                    65 FR 49633
Collection of Information       10/05/01                    66 FR 51093
Comment Period End              12/04/01
End Review                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--2560
Fax: 202 366--2559
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




2407. REVIEW: REAR--IMPACT GUARDS FOR TRUCK TRAILERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.223; 49 CFR 571.224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These standards set requirements for the geometry, 
configuration, strength, and energy absorption capability of rear--
impact guards on full trailers and semi--trailers over 10,000 pounds 
GVWR manufactured after January 26, 1998. The agency will study the 
influence of these guards on injuries in passenger vehicles that rear--
impact trailers. The cost of the standards will also be estimated. 
These regulations were selected for review because of their costs, 
potential benefits, and public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    04/15/00

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Evaluation Plan Published       08/14/00                    65 FR 49633
Collection of Information       10/05/01                    66 FR 51093
Comment Period End              12/04/01
End Review                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles J. Kahane, Chief, Evaluation Division, Office 
of Plans and Policy, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--2560
Fax: 202 366--2559
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




2408. IDLE STOP TECHNOLOGY USED IN SOME HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to amend the standard to clarify the 
intent of the standard and allow it to accommodate ``idle stop 
technology'' used in some hybrid electric vehicles. This will respond 
to existing interpretations which promised such a modification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/03                    68 FR 26269
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/03
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--123, Vehicle Controls and Adapted 
Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2272
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________




2409. CONVEX MIRRORS FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking from Barbara 
Sandord, the agency is considering amending the standard to require 
that all commercial trucks traveling on the interstate highway system 
have convex mirrors affixed to their front right and left fenders (such 
as those required on school buses).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            01/22/03                     68 FR 2993
Comment Period Ends             03/24/03
NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Flanigan, General Engineer, NVS--121, Department 
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
Visibility & Injury Prevention Division, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Stds, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720

RIN: 2127-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




2410. ENHANCED PASSENGER--SIDE MIRROR SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking from AM General, the 
agency is considering amending the standard by extending the 
requirements to MPVs and trucks (independent of their weight) to allow 
enhanced passenger--side mirror systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            01/22/03                     68 FR 2993
Comment Period Ends             03/24/03
NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Flanigan, General Engineer, NVS--121, Department 
of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
Visibility & Injury Prevention Division, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Stds, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720

RIN: 2127-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




2411. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS INTENSITY REDUCTION PHASE II

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to further lower glare while 
minimizing the change in conspicuity.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS--121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance Stds., 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI62

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2412. [rplus]EVENT DATA RECORDERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the past several years, there has been considerable 
interest from the safety community in establishing requirements for 
event data recorders (EDRs). We believe it is timely to consider what 
role NHTSA should take in implementing EDRs in motor vehicles. 
Recently, NHTSA received a petition requesting that NHTSA initiate 
rulemaking to require the installation of EDRs in new vehicles. The 
agency decided to issue a Federal Register notice asking for comments. 
NHTSA will decide what to do after review of comments and other related 
information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/11/02                    67 FR 63493
Comment Period End              01/09/03
Comment Period Extended         01/10/03                     68 FR 1508
Comment Period End              02/28/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. William R.S. Fan, Safety Standards Engineer, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, Room 5320F, NVS--112, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4922
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




2413. FMVSS NO. 201 UPPER INTERIOR IMPACT MULTI--STAGE VEHICLE 
COMPLIANCE

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 21411; 49 USC 21415; 49 USC 21417; 
49 USC 21466

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency received petitions for rulemaking from 
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and National Truck 
Equipment Association (NTEA). The agency issued an interim final rule 
extending the compliance date from 9/1/02 to 9/1/03. However, this one 
year extension does not provide sufficient time for the agency to 
consider the issues raised in these petitions before the compliance 
date for multi--stage vehicles manufacturers. This action would extend 
the compliance date for multi--stage vehicles by one another three 
years, i.e., from 9/1/03 to 9/1/06.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/18/02                    67 FR 41348
Interim Final Rule              08/28/03                    68 FR 51706


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. William R.S. Fan, Safety Standards Engineer, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, Room 5320F, NVS--112, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4922
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI86
_______________________________________________________________________




2414. ADAPTIVE FRONTAL LIGHTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.50; 49 CFR 501.8; 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is 
examining issues related to motor vehicle headlighting glare. This will 
look at Advanced Frontal lighting systems to determine the adverse 
consequences to highway safety from glare as this new concept of 
adaptive lighting is introduced into the U.S. vehicle fleet. An initial 
notice of request for comment is being issued to gather information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            02/12/03                     68 FR 7101


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS--121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance Stds., 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




2415. [bull] [rplus]TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
. . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.138; 49 CFR 571.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and 
Documentation (TREAD) Act required the Secretary of Transportation to 
initiate rulemaking to require a warning system in new motor vehicles 
to indicate to the operator when a tire is significantly under--
inflated. The agency issued a final rule for tire pressure monitoring 
sysstems (TPMS)(establishing FMVSS No. 138) on June 5, 2002; however, 
that version of the standard was vacated by a decision issued by the 
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in August 2003.
The agency will take action in accordance with the Administrative 
Procedures Act to re--establish FMVSS No. 138, in a manner consistent 
with the court's decision, and provide a new phase--in period.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Samuel Daniel, General Engineer Office of Crash 
Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, NVS--122, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4921

RIN: 2127-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2416. [rplus]CRASHWORTHINESS RATINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would require manufacturers to disseminate 
crashworthiness performance information concerning their cars to the 
public, to provide consumers with comparative information on the 
crashworthiness performance of new car models. This rulemaking is 
considered significant because of the impact on manufacturers, the 
interest shown by consumers, and the potential significant effects on 
the automotive marketplace. The agency requested public comments on the 
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study titled ``Shopping for Safety 
-- Providing Consumer Automotive Safety Information,'' (TRB Special 
Report 248) and how that study should be reflected in the agency's 
decision on whether, and if so, how, to proceed with a crashworthiness 
rating for automobiles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/81                     46 FR 7025
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/81
Request for Comments            05/20/97                    62 FR 27648
Comment Period End              08/18/97
Termination                     07/24/03                    68 FR 43899

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles, Office of Planning and Consumer 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2057

RIN: 2127-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________




2417. [rplus]FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS--SCHOOL BUSES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking requested comments 
regarding possible upgrade of Standard 302 to reduce the risk of fire 
to school bus occupants. This rulemaking is significant because of 
substantial public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/04/88                    53 FR 44627
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/03/89
Request for Comments            02/26/91                     56 FR 7826
Comment Period End              04/29/91
Withdrawn                       07/24/03                    68 FR 43895

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________




2418. INCORPORATION OF 1996 REVISION OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS 
INSTITUTE (ANSI) INTO GLAZING STANDARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
to incorporate the 1996 revision of the American National Standards 
Institute (ANSI) standard for safety glazing used in motor vehicles and 
other minor revisions into the agency's current standard for safety 
glazing used in motor vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/99                    64 FR 42330
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/99
Final Action                    07/25/03                    68 FR 43964
Final Action Effective          09/23/03
Technical Amendment             09/26/03                    68 FR 55544
Technical Amendment Effective   01/22/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH08

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2419. HEAVY VEHICLE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.105; 49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has proposed performance tests for ABS--equipped 
single--unit trucks and buses. ABS equipment requirements became 
effective for air--braked single--unit trucks, buses, and trailers on 
March 1, 1998, and for hydraulic--braked trucks and buses becomes 
effective on March 1, 1999. The agency indicated in prior rulemaking 
notices that it would consider supplementing these ABS equipment 
requirements with performance requirements after conducting tests to 
determine if such testings are practicable and repeatable for trucks 
and buses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/99                    64 FR 71377
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/00
Final Rule                      08/11/03                    68 FR 47485

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Woods, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--122, Vehicle Dynamics 
Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




2420. DEFINITION OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 9 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is 
proposing to amend various sections of part 571 to create a new vehicle 
type, tentatively called community transportation vehicles, that will 
have to meet the crashworthiness standards applicable to school buses, 
but will not have to meet some of the crash avoidance standards (i.e., 
stop arms, flashing lights, etc.). This would allow manufacturers to 
certify vehicles that will be less expensive and as safe as a school 
bus for transportation of Head Start students because we have 
tentatively decided that the school bus crash avoidance features are 
unnecessary when there is no curb--side pickup.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/31/03                    68 FR 44892

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




2421. CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS -- PART 2

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action responds to several petitions for reconsideration 
concerning long--term testing procedures regarding the strength and 
other issues of universal child--restraint anchors. These requirements 
were established by the final rule on universal child--restraint 
anchorages published on March 5, 1999 (64 FR 10785, RIN 2127--AG50). An 
earlier action (RIN 2127--AH65) responded to other issues raised by the 
petitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/27/03                    68 FR 38208

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________




2422. MOVING BARRIER TIRE SPECIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.214; 49 CFR 571.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency proposed 
changing the currently specified G78--15 tires used in the moving 
barrier test and replacing them with P215--75R15 radial tires. The 
current tires are not readily available.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/01                    66 FR 51629
NPRM Comment Period End         12/10/01
Final Action                    07/29/03                    68 FR 44468

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI05

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2423. [rplus]CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30166(M)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 512

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is revising the confidential business information 
regulations to simplify them and improve their clarity, and to update 
specific sections to reflect current case law and legislative action. 
This action will help ensure the efficient processing of requests for 
confidential treatment and the proper protection of sensitive business 
information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/30/02                    67 FR 21198
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/02
Final Action                    07/28/03                    68 FR 44209

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Acting Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9511

RIN: 2127-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




2424. [rplus]IMPROVE TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 1, 2000, Other.
Final, Statutory, June 1, 2002, Final.

Abstract: The recently enacted Transportation Recall Enhancement 
Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act requires the Secretary of 
Transportation to initiate rulemaking to improve the labeling of tires 
to assist consumers in identifying tires that may be the subject of a 
safety recall. Pursuant to that Act, the Agency published an ANPRM 
stating that the agency is considering amendments to its regulations to 
improve the tire information and its availability and understandability 
to consumers. To aid in this effect, the agency sought responses from 
the public to questions relating to such matters as Tire Identification 
Number content, readability and location, loading, plies and cords, 
tread wear indicator, Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, speed 
rating, run--flat and extended mobility tires, tire inflation pressure, 
and dissemination of tire safety information. This action is considered 
to be significant because of substantial public and congressional 
interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/01/00                    65 FR 75222
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/30/01
NPRM                            12/19/01                    66 FR 65535
Comment Period End              02/19/02
Final Rule                      11/18/02                    67 FR 69600
Final Action -- Delay of 
Effective Date                  06/05/03                    68 FR 33655

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Versailles, Office of Planning and Consumer 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2057

RIN: 2127-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




2425. IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF CHILD RESTRAINTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 30, 2002, Final.

Abstract: The recently enacted Transportation Recall Enhancement 
Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act requires the Secretary of 
Transportation to initiate rulemaking that will improve the safety of 
child restraints, including minimizing head injuries from side--impact 
collisions. The agency will consider whether to (1) require more 
comprehensive tests of child restraints using an array of crash 
conditions and an updated test seat assembly; (2) use test dummies that 
represent a greater range of sizes of children and that incorporate 
current technologies; (3) require improved protection from head 
injuries in side-- and rear--impact crashes; (4) provide consumer 
information on the physical compatibility of child restraints and 
vehicle seats on a model--by--model basis; (5) prescribe clearer and 
simpler labels and instructions on child restraints; (6) consider 
restraints for children weighing up to 80 pounds; (7) apply scaled 
injury criteria performance levels, including neck injury; and (8) 
include a child restraint in each vehicle crash tested under the New 
Car Assessment Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/01/02                    67 FR 21805
Final Rule                      06/24/03                    68 FR 37620

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




2426. [rplus]OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY INTOXICATED PERSONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 106--346, sec 351

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA--21) 
established a grant program under which States could qualify for 
incentive funds if they enacted and enforced a law that provides that 
any person with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or greater 
while operating a motor vehicle in the State is deemed to have 
committed a per se offense of driving while intoxicated or an 
equivalent per se offense. The agency

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published a final rule implementing that incentive grant program. 
Section 351 of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Appropriations 
Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2001 (PL 106--346) contains a new provision 
requiring the withholding of certain Federal--aid highway funds from a 
State, beginning in fiscal year 2004, if the State has not enacted and 
is not enforcing such a law. This action will amend the regulation 
implementing the incentive grant program established in TEA--21 to 
reflect the new sanctions provisions established in the DOT 
Appropriations Act for FY 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/06/03                     68 FR 6091
NPRM Comment Period End         04/07/03
Final Action                    08/22/03                    68 FR 50703
Final Action Effective          10/21/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Acting Assistant Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--9511

Marlene Markison, Associate Administrator, Injury Control Operations & 
Resources, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2121

RIN: 2127-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




2427. COMPLIANCE FOR MULTISTAGE MANUFACTURERS AND ALTERERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is responding to a petition for extraordinary 
relief of the compliance date by which final--stage manufacturers and 
alterers must install tether anchorages in affected vehicles to comply 
with our final rule published March 5, 1999 (64 FR 10786, RIN 2127--
AG50).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/08/03                    68 FR 24664

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Mouchahoir, Team Leader, Special Vehicles and 
Systems Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4919
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




2428. [rplus]IMPROVED TIRE SAFETY

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.139

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 1, 2002, Final.

Abstract: The Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and 
Documentation (TREAD) Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to 
initiate rulemaking to improve the safety requirements of tires. The 
agency is proposing a new tire standard applicable to radial and non--
radial tires that are mounted on passenger cars, light truck vehicles, 
and multipurpose vehicles, but not tires for motorcycles and heavy 
trucks. The proposed requirements include tests for high speed 
performance, endurance, low pressure validation, low pressure high 
speed performance, road hazard impact, resistance to bead unseating and 
aging.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/02                    67 FR 10050
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/02
Final Action                    06/26/03                    68 FR 37981

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Scott, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office 
of Crash Avoidance Stds. NVS--122, Vehicle Dynamics Division, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________




2429. [rplus]ADVANCED AIR BAG REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to several petitions for rulemaking, the agency 
considered adjustments in the phase--in--requirements for advanced air 
bags. In January 2003, the agency issued a final rule that reduced the 
percentage of a manufacturer's vehicles that must comply with the 
advanced air bag requirements during the first year of the first stage, 
i.e., from September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2004, from 35 percent 
to 20 percent. The agency is continuing to consider possible 
adjustments in the alternative phase--in requirement available to 
limited--line manufacturers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/24/02                    67 FR 59800
NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/02
Final Rule                      01/31/03                     68 FR 4961
Final Action                    05/05/03                    68 FR 23614

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590

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Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




2430. THEFT DATA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104 (b) (4)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action published the preliminary theft data on passenger 
motor vehicles that occurred in calendar year 2000 for model year 2000 
vehicles. The theft data indicate the overall vehicles' theft rate in 
2000. Publication of this data fulfills the agency's obligation to 
periodically obtain accurate and timely data and publish the 
information for review and comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/12/02                    67 FR 11161
Final Action                    08/19/02                    67 FR 53756

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Mazyck, Program Analyst, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
132, Office of Planning and Consumer Standards, 400 Seventh Street SW, 
Room 5320, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0846
Fax: 202 493--2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI75
_______________________________________________________________________




2431. [rplus]CONSUMER INFORMATION REGULATIONS; FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE 
SAFETY STANDARDS; ROLLOVER RESISTANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 22, 2002, Final.
TREAD Act Mandate.

Abstract: This action establishes a consumer information program on 
rollover resistance using both dynamic and static vehicle measurements 
in response to section 12 of the TREAD Act. It replaces the current 
rollover resistance consumer information that is based only on static 
measurements. This action has no regulatory effect on vehicle 
manufacturers or the public. The cost of collecting the information and 
making it available to the public is entirely the responsibility of 
NHTSA as part of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/02                    67 FR 62528
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/02
Final Action                    10/14/03                    68 FR 59250

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patrick Boyd, Division Chief, Vehicle Controls & 
Adapted Vehicles Division, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crash Avoidance NVS--
123, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________




2432. LIST OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30141

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 593

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final action amends the list of vehicles not originally 
manufactured to conform to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety 
standards that NHTSA has decided to be eligible for importation. The 
list is published as an appendix to NHTSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 
593 that establish the procedures through which the agency makes import 
eligibility decisions. The amendment will add to the list all vehicles 
that NHTSA has decided to be eligible for importation since the list 
was last published on September 19, 2002.
This action was the same as RIN 2127--AJ19; so the agency terminated 
this as a separate action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      11/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Because this rule only furnishes information 
and imposes no regulatory requirement, the agency has good cause to 
dispense with a notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit comments on 
this amendment.

Agency Contact: Michael Goode, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5219, 
NCC--10, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5263
Fax: 202 366--3820

RIN: 2127-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________




2433. [rplus]TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM; PETITIONS FOR 
RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.138; 49 CFR 571.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency received petitions for reconsideration of the new 
standard requiring a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on new 
light vehicles. This rule was required by the Transportation REcall 
Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act.
The TPMS standard was challenged in a case before U.S. Count of Appeals 
for the Second Circuit. On August 6, 2003, the Court issued a decision 
whish vacated the standard and remanded to the agency for further 
rulemaking consistent with the Court's opinion. With the standard 
vacated, the agency has terminated its response to petitions for 
reconsideration. However, the agency will treat these petitions as 
comments in the next phase of the TPMS rulemaking.

[[Page 73338]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      11/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph Scott, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office 
of Crash Avoidance Stds. NVS--122, Vehicle Dynamics Division, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2720
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________




2434. HIGH--THEFT LINES FOR MODEL YEAR 2004

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action listed the likely high--theft vehicle lines that 
are subject to the parts--marking requirements of the theft prevention 
standard and high theft lines that are exempted from the parts--marking 
requirements for model year 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/02/03                    68 FR 39471

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Division Chief, Consumer Standards, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0846
Fax: 202 493--2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________




2435. THEFT DATA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2001

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104(b)(4)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will publish the preliminary data on passenger 
motor vehicles that occurred in calendar year 2001 for MY 2001 
vehicles. The theft data indicate the overall vehicles' theft rate in 
2001. Publication of this data fulfills the agency's obligation to 
periodically obtain accurate and timely data and publish the 
information for review and comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Preliminary Theft Data; Request 
for Comments                    04/15/03                    68 FR 18181
Final Action                    09/19/03                    68 FR 54857

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Deborah Mazyck, Program Analyst, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
132, Office of Planning and Consumer Standards, 400 Seventh Street SW, 
Room 5320, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0846
Fax: 202 493--2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________




2436. INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2003

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NHTSA proposes to update its lists in appendices A, B, and C 
of part 544 of passenger motor vehicle insurers that are required to 
file reports on their motor vehicle theft loss experience. If these 
revised appendices are adopted in a final rule, each insurer included 
in any of these appendices must file a report for the 1999 calendar 
year not later than October 25, 2003. Further, as long as the insurer 
remains listed, it must submit reports by each subsequent October 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/03                    68 FR 13887
Final Action                    10/14/03                    68 FR 59132
Final Action Effective          10/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Division Chief, Consumer Standards, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0846
Fax: 202 493--2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________




2437. SELECTION OF APPENDIX A--CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS--STANDARD 208

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering an amendment to its occupant 
protection standard, FMVSS No. 208, to establish an annual process for 
updating the child restraint systems currently listed in appendix A of 
FMVSS No. 208 for use in testing advanced air bag systems. In the past, 
appendix A has only been updated in response to petitions for 
reconsideration of the May 12, 2002, FMVSS No. 208 Advanced Air Bag 
final rule (65 FR 30680). This amendment will outline the method the 
agency will use to obtain the necessary data related to child restraint 
systems, the selection criteria based on these data, the timing of the 
update and the legal form the update will take.
The agency decided to consider this issue in the context of another 
rulemaking on Standard 208, RIN 2127--AI82, and therefore terminated 
this action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      11/28/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Louis Molino, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway

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Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Crashworthiness Standards, 
NVS--112, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 5320, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--1833
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________




2438. [bull] PART 587; OFFSET DEFORMABLE BARRIER, PETITION FOR 
RECONSIDERATION

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 587

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is responding to a petition for reconsideration on 
the final rule (65 FR 17196) amending 49 CFR Part 587, ``Deformable 
Barriers.'' The petition recommends that the agency harmonize the 
offset deformable barrier specification with that specified in EC 
regulation 96/79/EC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/04/03                    68 FR 62421

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lori Summers, Division Chief, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS--
112, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4917
Fax: 202 366--4329

RIN: 2127-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




2439. [bull] LIST OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORTATION

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30141

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 593

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final action amends the list of vehicles not originally 
manufactured to conform to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety 
standards that NHTSA has decided to be eligible for importation. This 
list is published as an appendix to NHTSA's regulations at 49 CFR Part 
593 that establish the procedures through which the agency makes import 
eligibility decisions. The amendment will add to the list all vehicles 
that NHTSA has decided to be eligible for importation since the list 
was last published on October 1, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/26/03                    68 FR 55545
Final Action Effective          09/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Coleman R. Sachs, Chief, Import and Certification 
Division, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Room 6111, NVS--223, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--3151
Fax: 202--366--1024
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________




2440. [bull] REPORTING OF INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS ABOUT POTENTIAL 
DEFECTS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102--103; 49 USC 30112, 30117--121; 49 USC 
30166--167; 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 579

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Final Rule responding to a petition for reconsideration of 
the Final Rule on reporting of information and documents about 
potential defects published on July 10, 2002, (67 FR 45882), to extend 
the date for submitting the one--Time Historical reports until 1/15/04 
-- Part 579.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/14/03                    68 FR 64568
Final Action Effective          11/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew DiMarsico, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5219, 
NCC--10, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5263
Fax: 202 366--3820

RIN: 2127-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________




2441. [bull] TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM; VACATION OF STANDARD

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.138; 49 CFR 571.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The TPMS standard (FMVSS No. 138) was challenged in a case 
before the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On August 6, 2003, 
the Court issued a decision which vacated the standard and remanded to 
the agency for further rulemaking consistent with the Court's opinion. 
This rule is an administrative action to amend the code of Federal 
Regulations to reflect the Court's decision vacating the standard. The 
agency will reestablish FMVSS No. 138 in a separate action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/20/03                    68 FR 65404
Final Action Effective          11/20/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Samuel Daniel, General Engineer Office of Crash 
Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, NVS--122, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366--4921

RIN: 2127-AJ22

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



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2442. DETERMINATION OF MINIMUM TESTING RATE FOR RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL 
TESTING

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Each year FRA announces the minimum random drug and alcohol 
testing rates for the following year for the railroad industry. This 
determination is based on a review of rail industry drug and alcohol 
management information system data, as well as data from compliance 
reviews of rail industry drug and alcohol testing programs. Procedures 
were established in a final rule published on December 2, 1994, 59 FR 
62218. For the calendar year 2003, the minimum random drug and alcohol 
testing rates of covered railroad employees continue to be 25 percent 
and 10 percent, respectively. This agenda entry will be updated each 
year to show the latest annual determination. Cites for determinations 
already issued are provided below.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Annual Determination            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: In the notice of determination of January 2, 
2003 (68 FR 57), the minimum random drug and alcohol testing rates of 
covered railroad employees remained at 25 percent and 10 percent, 
respectively, for calendar year 2002. In the notices of determination 
of 2/18/98 (63 FR 8143), 12/30/98 (63 FR 71789), 12/27/99 (64 FR 
72289), 12/19/00 (65 FR 79318), and 1/2/02 (67 FR 21), the minimum 
rates remained at 25 percent and 10 percent for calendar years 1998, 
1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.

Agency Contact: Patricia V. Sun, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue 
NW., MS--10, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6060
Fax: 202 493--6068

RIN: 2130-AB31
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



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2443. LOCOMOTIVE CRASHWORTHINESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 3, 1995, Final.
Report to Congress issued 9/18/96.

Abstract: The agency has proposed to address the crashworthiness of 
locomotives pursuant to the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act 
(1992). FRA investigated locomotive crashworthiness, as well as a 
variety of locomotive working conditions (See RIN 2130--AA89) and 
reported its finding to Congress. On October 31, 1996, the Railroad 
Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) accepted a preliminary planning task 
to schedule handling of these issues. The Locomotive Crew Safety 
Working Group met on January 23, 1997, to develop task statements that 
were forwarded to the full RSAC and accepted on June 24, 1997. The RSAC 
Locomotive Crashworthiness Working Group last met in January, 2002, to 
consider specific recommendations for regulatory action. Originally 
this project was considered significant; however, it appears likely 
that important incremental changes in current design standards can be 
made without significant disruption or controversy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Open Meeting Notice             07/22/94                    59 FR 37528
Report to Congress              09/18/96
NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: This rulemaking was originally included in RIN 
2130--AA89, Locomotive Cab Working Conditions.

Agency Contact: Darrell Tardiff, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6037

RIN: 2130-AB23
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2444. LOCOMOTIVE EVENT RECORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA will propose improvements in the crashworthiness of event 
recorders and will propose additional requirements for data capture and 
recording for event recorders installed in new and rebuilt locomotives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: This rulemaking was previously titled 
``Crashworthy Event Recorders.''

Agency Contact: Thomas Herrmann, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6036

RIN: 2130-AB34
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2445. REFLECTORIZATION OF RAIL FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20148

CFR Citation: 49 CFR Part 224

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: FRA is considering requiring that retroreflective tape be 
applied to all rail freight rolling stock. After extensive analysis, 
FRA has concluded that reflectionization of railroad freight rolling 
stock appears to be a viable and cost effective method of reducing the 
number of collisions at highway--rail grade crossings and the 
casualties and property damages which result from those collisions. 
FRA's cost--benefit analysis and comments from interested parties may 
be found in the public docket for this proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lucinda Henriksen, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--1345

RIN: 2130-AB41
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2446. OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE FOR RAILROAD OPERATING EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229; 49 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA has proposed to address crew working conditions on 
locomotives, pursuant to the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act 
(1992). FRA investigated a variety of locomotive working conditions, 
including noise, and reported its findings to Congress in 1996. FRA 
presented the subject of locomotive working conditions to the Railroad 
Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). The RSAC process, which involves 
participation of all parties with significant interests, provides a 
forum for consensual rulemaking and program development.
Through the RSAC process, FRA is amending its occupational noise 
standards for railroad employees whose predominant noise exposure 
occurs in the locomotive cab. FRA's existing standard concerning cab 
noise, 49 CFR 229.121, limits cab employee noise exposure to certain 
levels based on the duration of their experience. FRA would like to 
update its regulation to incorporate new measures. This proposal would 
require railroads to implement a hearing conservation program, which 
would include hearing tests (audiograms), training, and monitoring. It 
would also set design standards for new locomotives and maintenance 
standards for all locomotives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Report to Congress              09/18/96
NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christina McDonald, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6032

RIN: 2130-AB56
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



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2447. [rplus]WHISTLE BANS AT HIGHWAY--RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20153

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 2, 1996, Final.

Abstract: This action would govern when train whistles at grade 
crossings must be sounded. FRA has found that failing to use the 
locomotive horn can significantly increase the number of collisions 
with motorists using the crossing. This action is considered 
significant because of substantial public interest. This action is 
being taken pursuant to statutory mandate. FRA studied the consequences 
of the proposed action and prepared a draft environmental impact 
statement (EIS) for the proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2230
NPRM Comment Period End         05/26/00
Interim Final Rule              11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Additional Information: An Omnibus Bill at the end of the 106th 
Congress prohibited publication of a final rule before July 2001.

Agency Contact: Mark H. Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6061

RIN: 2130-AA71
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2448. [rplus]STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROCESSOR--BASED 
SIGNAL AND TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 234; 49 CFR 236; 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA has continued its commitment to supporting Positive Train 
Control (PTC) technology development, testing and compatibility; and 
promoting deployment of PTC technology in the near future. In September 
1997, FRA initiated joint fact--finding efforts through the Railroad 
Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) Working Group on PTC. The advice and 
recommendations of RSAC formed the basis of an NPRM that would 
facilitate introduction of advanced technology, including systems that 
support PTC functions. The NPRM addresses technical

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standards for all processor--based signal and train control products, 
amending 49 CFR part 236. The comment period ended 11/08/01, and FRA is 
now preparing a final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/01                    66 FR 42351
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/01
Final Rule                      01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Walters, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6064

RIN: 2130-AA94
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2449. [rplus]APPLICATION OF RANDOM TESTING AND OTHER ALCOHOL AND DRUG 
REGULATIONS TO EMPLOYEES OF FOREIGN RAILROADS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20140

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would apply FRA's random testing and other 
alcohol and drug requirements to employees of a foreign railroad whose 
primary reporting point is outside the United States, and who perform 
train service or dispatching service in the United States. Such 
employees are currently exempt from random testing, pre--employment 
testing, and requirements for employee self--referral and co--worker 
report policies. This action is considered significant because of 
substantial inter--departmental concerns.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/01                    66 FR 64000
Notice of Hearing               01/23/02                     67 FR 3138
NPRM Comment Period End         02/11/02
Comment Period Extended         03/14/02
Docket Reopened for Additional 
Comments                        12/10/02                    67 FR 75966
Second NPRM Comment Period End  08/27/03
Final Rule                      01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia V. Sun, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue 
NW., MS--10, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6060
Fax: 202 493--6068

RIN: 2130-AB39
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2450. RETENTION OF CURRENT MONETARY THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING RAIL 
EQUIPMENT ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2003 AND UNTIL 
FURTHER AMENDED

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an Interim Final Rule which establishes the monetary 
threshold for reporting rail equipment accidents/incidents for the 
calendar year 2003 and beyond. This rule replaces the annual 
determination of the threshold, which is being withdrawn. The 2003 
threshold will remain the same as the threshold for calendar year 2002 
due to the unavailability of Bureau of Labor Statistics data that was 
previously used to calculate the threshold. The 2002 threshold is 
$6700; this is the number that will carry over for 2003 and beyond. FRA 
is not calculating a new threshold; rather, the old one is being 
retained as it is not possible to calculate a new threshold with the 
current formula due to the lack of BLS data. The 2002 threshold will be 
carried over for calendar year 2003 and beyond, until a new formula is 
established. FRA will be seeking notice and comment at a future date to 
establish a new formula for calculating the monetary threshold for 
accident/incident reporting for calendar year 2004 and beyond.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/30/02                    67 FR 79533
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/03
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roberta Stewart, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6027

RIN: 2130-AB57
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2451. RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20102 to 20103, 20133, 20137 to 20138, 20107, 
20143, 20701 to 20703; 49 USC 21301 to 21302; 49 USC 21304; 49 CFR 
1.49(c) and 1.49(m)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action makes a technical clarification to the 
headlight and auxiliary light provisions contained in 49 CFR 229.125(a) 
and (d). The purpose of this modification is to codify FRA's existing 
acceptance of lamps used in locomotive headlights and auxiliary lights 
for nearly a decade. The clarifying amendment is consistent with 
existing FRA enforcement policies and FRA's intent when issuing the 
original rules related to locomotive headlights and auxiliary lights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/19/03                    68 FR 49713
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/18/03
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Herrmann, Trial Attorney, Department of

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Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6036

RIN: 2130-AB58
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



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2452. BLUE SIGNAL AND RELATED PROTECTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA was reconsidering amendments to its ``Blue Signal'' 
regulations, which prescribe minimum requirements for the protection of 
railroad employees engaged in the inspection, testing, repair, and 
servicing of rolling equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Amendments           03/01/95                    60 FR 11047
Comment Period End              05/01/95
Comment Period Reopened         06/09/95                    60 FR 30469
Withdrawn                       07/18/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The final rule on utility employees was 
published August 16, 1993 (58 FR 43287), RIN 2130--AA77. FRA has 
changed the title of the current entry to the Unified Agenda, which was 
originally titled ``Protection of Utility Employees,'' to more 
accurately reflect what this action was expected to address.

Agency Contact: John A. Winkle, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6067

RIN: 2130-AA90
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2453. SMALL RAILROADS; POLICY STATEMENT ON ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 601 et seq; PL 104--121; 49 USC 20101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 29, 1997, Other.

Abstract: The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Act (SBREFA) of 
1996 requires, among other things, that Federal agencies establish 
communication and enforcement programs to address the unique concerns 
and operations of small entities.
Pursuant to SBREFA, FRA published communication and enforcement 
policies with respect to small entities in an Interim Statement of 
Agency Policy and undertook an interim definition of ``small entity'' 
in this process. Also, FRA invited comment from the public for the 
purpose of adopting a new definition of ``small entity'' in the future, 
and conducted a public meeting with all interested parties to discuss 
this issue. FRA issued a final statement of policy on May 9, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Policy Statement        08/11/97                    62 FR 43024
Interim Policy Statement 
Effective                       10/10/97
Comment Period End              11/30/97
Final Policy Statement          05/09/03                    68 FR 24891

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: A public meeting was held on September 28, 
1999. (See 64 FR 46468, 8/25/99.)

Agency Contact: Melissa Porter, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6034

RIN: 2130-AB15
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2454. CRANE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking, FRA was considering 
whether to adopt regulations governing functional and design safety of 
on--track railroad cranes used for track maintenance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     07/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mark H. Tessler, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6061

RIN: 2130-AB27
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2455. ROADWAY MAINTENANCE MACHINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA issued regulations governing operational and design 
safety of on--track equipment used by railroads for track maintenance. 
This rulemaking was requested by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way 
Employees (BMWE) as part of the organization's petition requesting 
revision of the track safety standards. FRA decided to respond to this 
portion of the BMWE petition in a rulemaking separate from the track 
safety standards revision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/10/01                     66 FR 1930
NPRM Comment Period End         03/12/01
Final Rule                      07/28/03                    68 FR 44388

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking is an offshoot of the 
rulemaking to revise the track safety standards.

Agency Contact: Daniel Alpert, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6026

RIN: 2130-AB28
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2456. REVISION TO RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would have revised and updated FRA's enforcement 
procedures. This action would have addressed the recodification of the 
railroad safety laws and revised certain administrative hearing 
procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     07/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kathryn E. Shelton, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Railroad Administration
Phone: 202 493--6063
Fax: 202 493--6068
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB35
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2457. RULES OF PRACTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would have revised and updated FRA's rulemaking 
procedures, and the procedures for participation in the rulemaking 
process, such as petitions for rulemaking, petitions for 
reconsideration, and petitions for waiver. These procedures would have 
been modified to reflect the recodification of the railroad safety 
laws, and changes in the application of FRA's regulatory procedures 
that have developed over time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     07/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Colleen A. Brennan, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6028

RIN: 2130-AB36
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2458. [rplus]MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TEMPERATURE IN THE LOCOMOTIVE CAB

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would have amended current minimum 
temperature requirements and established maximum cab temperature 
requirements. FRA is terminating this rulemaking because the agency was 
unable to determine that regulatory action could be supported by safety 
benefits that would clearly outweigh the costs. Rather than proposing 
regulatory action, FRA is making available to the industry the results 
of safety research for consideration in the context of broader 
corporate decisionmaking (including issues related to employee 
retention, productivity, and preservation of other assets.) FRA 
believes that this action will encourage continued investment toward 
improving locomotive cab working conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     07/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Walters, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493--6064

RIN: 2130-AB46
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



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2459. [bull] [rplus]RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEMS; STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5330

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 659

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FTA is proposing changes to clarify and further refine 
state requirements for the provision of safety and security oversight 
of rail fixed guideway systems. The NPRM incorporates findings and 
lessons learned from FTA's monitoring and evaluation of the program, 
which has been in effect for several years. This NPRM also highlights 
recommendations identified by FTA to facilitate improved implementation 
of the original requirements and to address new concerns for security 
and emergency preparedness.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: This rulemaking action is being taken in lieu 
of further action on a previously reported RIN (2132--AA69).

Agency Contact: Jerry Fisher, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2896

Meghan Ludtke, Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, Room 9316, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4011
Fax: 202 366--3809

RIN: 2132-AA76
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



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2460. [bull] DRUG AND ALCOHOL MANGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM REPORTING

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

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5331; 49 CFR 1.51

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 655

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FTA's drug and alcohol testing rules include requirements for 
employers to submit drug and alcohol testing data using specific 
Management Information System (MIS) forms. The Department of 
Transportation recently published a final rule revising all DOT agency 
MIS forms and transforming them into a single one--page form for use 
throughout DOT. The requirement for use of the form is now in 49 CFR 
part 40. By final rule, FTA has to conform its Drug and Alcohol rule by 
deleting portions of the MIS reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Meghan Ludtke, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Room 9316, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4011
Fax: 202 366--3809

RIN: 2132-AA77
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



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2461. SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5323(f)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 605

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the definition of ``tripper'' 
service, which is mass transportation service modified to meet the 
needs of school students and personnel. The amended definition will 
prohibit the use of certain signage without the express written 
permission of the FTA Administrator, and provides that tripper buses 
must stop only at stops that are marked as available to the public. In 
the previous agenda, FTA had stated that it intended to withdraw the 
proposed amendment. However, upon further consideration, the agency has 
decided to hold this matter in abeyance pending reauthorization of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA--21).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/99                    64 FR 23590
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Elizabeth S. Martineau, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--1936
Fax: 202 366--3809

RIN: 2132-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



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2462. STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT; RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5330

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 659

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, FTA withdrew the 
direct final rule issued on June 11, 2002, which would have amended the 
definition of ``accident.'' The agency concluded that coordination with 
other stakeholders was warranted but had been required to expend its 
resources on other security initiatives during the past year. For these 
reasons, this rulemaking was being held in abeyance while the next 
course of action was

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determined. FTA has recently determined that it will amend the 
rulemaking and accordingly, will close out this rulemaking action 
(2132--AA69) and initiate a new rule under 2132--AA76.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               04/03/02                    67 FR 15725
Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 07/01/02                    67 FR 44091
Withdrawn                       07/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Additional Information: This rulemaking is being superceded by 2132--
AA76.

Agency Contact: Jerry Fisher, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2896

Meghan Ludtke, Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, Room 9316, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4011
Fax: 202 366--3809

RIN: 2132-AA69
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)



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2463. [bull] SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES: STERN ANCHORS AND NAVIGATION 
UNDERWAY

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 983(a); 33 USC 984(a)(4); 49 CFR 1.52

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 401.15; 33 CFR 401.35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under international agreement, the SLSDC and the Canadian St. 
Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation jointly publish and administer 
the Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada). 
This action would amend the regulations to require large tug and tow 
combinations to have stern anchor and to require all vessels to meet 
certain manning requirements in the wheelhouse and on deck when 
underway.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/19/03                    68 FR 36748
Final Action Effective          07/21/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marc C. Owen, Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--6823
Fax: 202 366--7147
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2135-AA18
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



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2464. PIPELINE SAFETY: GAS GATHERING LINE DEFINITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994, Final.

Abstract: The existing definition of ``gas gathering line'' and 
``regulated gathering line'' would be clearly defined to eliminate 
confusion in distinguishing these pipelines from transmission lines in 
rural areas. The costs should be minimal since the definition will 
conform to prevailing practices in government and industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/25/91                    56 FR 48505
Request for Comments            03/11/99                    64 FR 12147
Electronic Public Meeting       04/13/99                    64 FR 12147
Extension of Comment Period     04/30/99                    64 FR 23256
Comment Period Ends             07/07/99                    64 FR 23256
NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--98--4868 (Formerly PS--122).
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 09/25/91, 56 FR 48505

Agency Contact: Fred Joyner, Senior Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--3530

RIN: 2137-AB15
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2465. PIPELINE SAFETY: PERIODIC UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995, Final.

Abstract: This action would require operators of natural gas and 
hazardous liquid pipelines to conduct periodic underwater inspections 
of offshore pipelines and those in navigable waterways. This action 
would also define what constitutes an exposed

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underwater pipeline and what constitutes a hazard to navigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--97--3001. This action could 
include requirements for the reburial of exposed pipelines. Under an 
OPS contract, Texas A&M University completed a study of the issues 
related to burial depth and inspection requirements for underwater 
pipelines.
An NPRM is being drafted that will incorporate the Texas A&M 
recommendation for a risk--based approach.

Agency Contact: Fred Joyner, Senior Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--3530

RIN: 2137-AC54
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2466. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRIAGE BY 
AIRCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 48 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 175 is being revised and rewritten in order to simplify 
and clarify the requirements, further align them with the international 
requirements (ICAO) and eliminate obsolete requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/26/02                     67 FR 8769
ANPRM; Extension of Comment 
Period`                         05/13/02                    67 FR 32002
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/31/02
ANPRM; Extension Comment Period 
End                             09/30/02
NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations, Businesses, Governmental 
Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--228; RSPA--02--11654.

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD18
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2467. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY: TRANSPORTATION OF OXYGEN 
CYLINDERS AND OXYGEN GENERATORS ABOARD AIRCRAFT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to 
require oxygen cylinders and oxygen generators, when transported aboard 
aircraft, to be packed in an outer packaging that meets prescribed 
thermal and heat resistance requirements. These requirements will 
increase the level of safety associated with transportation of 
oxidizing gases by air. This rule has no impact on the use of 
passenger--owned oxygen cylinders. This rule is significant due to 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--224B. A separate rulemaking 
addressing the use of passenger--owned cylinders of oxygen during a 
flight is under RIN 2105--AC29. Previously titled Hazardous Materials 
Safety: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders on Aircraft.

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD33
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2468. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTERNAL 
PRODUCT PIPING ON CARGO TANKS TRANSPORTING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking addresses requirements to reduce the risks 
associated with the retention of flammable liquid in unprotected 
product piping on a cargo tank motor vehicle during transportation 
(wetlines). It responds to an NTSB recommendation. It is significant 
because of industry concerns about its cost implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/10/03                     68 FR 6689
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/10/03
NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--213B; RSPA--99--6223.

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD36
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2469. PIPELINE SAFETY: ANNUAL UPDATE OF STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY 
REFERENCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103, 60102, 60103, 60104, 60108, 60109, 60110, 
60113, and 60118

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 191; 49 CFR 193; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: More than 70 voluntary consensus technical standards are 
incorporated by reference in the Federal gas pipeline, hazardous liquid 
pipeline, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) safety regulations. The 
Office of Pipeline Safety will propose to incorporate updated standards 
early in each calendar year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--02--11457.

Agency Contact: Richard D. Huriaux, Manager, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4565

RIN: 2137-AD68
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2470. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS 
TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq; 49 USC 322; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 397

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Research and Special Programs Administration and the 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are examining the need for 
enhanced security requirements for motor carrier transportation of 
hazardous materials. We asked for comments on the feasibility of 
specific security enhancements and the potential costs and benefits of 
deploying such enhancements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/16/02                    67 FR 46622
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/15/02
NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--232A. The Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration is closing this rulemaking action under RINA 
2136--AA71. Any further rulemaking will be addressed under RSPA RIN 
2137--AD70.

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD70
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2471. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS: ALUMINUM CYLINDERS -- REVISED 
REQUALIFICATION AND USE CRITERIA FOR THE DOT 3 AL CYLINDER MADE OF 
ALUMINUM ALLOY 6351--TG

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 173

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rulemaking initiative is to minimize 
personal injury during the filling process and adopt a standard for 
early detection of sustained load cracking in order to control the risk 
of the cylinder rupturing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--220F

Agency Contact: Charles E. Betts, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD78
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2472. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: EXEMPTIONS INTO REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 173 and174; 49 CFR 176 and 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to incorporate into the HMR certain widely 
used and safety--proven exemptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--233

URL For More Information:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Gigi L. Corbin, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Fax: 202 366--3012
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD84
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2473. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Miscellaneous amendments to HMR based on petitions for 
rulemaking and RSPA initiative, including updated incorporation by 
reference, revised definitions, revisions to the Hazardous Materials 
Table, and clarifications of certain existing requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM--218C.

Agency Contact: Gigi L. Corbin, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Fax: 202 366--3012
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD87
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2474. [bull] Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped

 
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2475. [bull] Sequence Number Intentionally Skipped

 
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



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2476. PIPELINE SAFETY: PASSAGE OF INTERNAL INSPECTION DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1994, RSPA amended its gas and hazardous liquid pipeline 
safety regulations to require that operators design and construct 
certain pipelines to accommodate the passage of instrumented internal 
inspection devices, or smart pigs. In response to petitions for 
reconsideration, RSPA proposed to modify requirements that apply to 
offshore transmission lines and that require removal of smart pig 
impediments from transmission line sections. In addition, RSPA 
suspended enforcement of the rule on offshore transmission lines and on 
onshore transmission line sections except replacement parts. Final 
rulemaking action will resolve issues raised by the petitions and 
public comments on the proposed modifications, and end the suspension 
of enforcement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/92                    57 FR 54745
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/93
Final Rule                      04/12/94                    59 FR 17275
NPRM                            09/30/94                    59 FR 49896
NPRM Correction                 10/19/94                    59 FR 52863
Limited Suspension of 
Enforcement                     02/07/95                     60 FR 7133
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS--126. The integrity testing 
proposal in Proposals for Pipeline Safety, RIN 2137--AB27, was 
consolidated, in part, into this rulemaking.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 04/12/94, 59 FR 17275

Agency Contact: B. Furrow, Department of Transportation, Research and 
Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 
20590--0001
Phone: 202 366--4559

RIN: 2137-AB71
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2477. [rplus]PIPELINE SAFETY: RESPONSE PLANS FOR ONSHORE OIL PIPELINES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 194

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

Abstract: The interim final rule established regulations requiring 
response plans for certain onshore oil pipelines. Those regulations are 
mandated by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended by the 
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101--380). Pipeline operators filed 
response plans under this interim final rule, and numerous tabletop 
exercises and area exercises have been conducted to validate the 
planning process. The purpose of these requirements is to improve 
response capabilities and minimize the impact of onshore oil spills 
from pipelines. This rule is significant because of substantial public 
and congressional interest. A final rule incorporating the comments 
will be published in December 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/05/93                      58 FR 244
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/19/93
Notice of Public Meeting        06/15/94                    59 FR 30755
Notice of Public Hearing        11/29/96                    61 FR 60679
Correction                      01/21/97                     62 FR 2989
Final Rule                      12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PS--130.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/05/93, 58 FR 244

Agency Contact: Melanie Barber, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4560

RIN: 2137-AC30
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2478. [rplus]APPLICABILITY OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS TO 
LOADING, UNLOADING, AND STORAGE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 106 to 107; 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking makes revisions to better define the 
applicability of the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in 
order to clarify the relationship among Federal, State, local, and 
tribal agencies in the regulation of hazardous materials. Under 
circumstances specified in Federal statutes, the regulations of other 
Federal agencies

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(EPA and OSHA) and non--Federal governments (States, localities, and 
Indian tribes) must be consistent with or defer to RSPA's regulation of 
the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. However, other 
Federal and non--Federal requirements are generally not limited where 
hazardous materials are not in transportation. Activities relating to 
loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials have become 
areas of particular uncertainty and concern to both industry and non--
Federal governments. This action is significant because of the 
substantial public interest in reducing uncertainty and avoiding 
conflicting regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/29/96                    61 FR 39522
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/30/96
SANPRM                          04/27/99                    64 FR 22718
SANPRM Comment Period End 
Extended to 08/25/1999          07/26/99
NPRM                            06/14/01                    66 FR 32420
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
08/02/2001 & Public Meetings    08/02/01                    66 FR 40174
NPRM Comment Period End         11/30/01
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--223; RSPA--98--4952. As a result 
of comments received to the ANPRM, we have upgraded this rulemaking to 
significant.

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




2479. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISIONS TO INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 
AND DETAILED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT REPORT DOT FORM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5105 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the hazardous materials incident 
reporting regulations in 49 CFR part 171, including the hazardous 
materials incident report (form 5800.1). The goal of this rulemaking is 
to simplify, update and review the requirements while enhancing the 
ability of the Research and Special Programs Administration and the DOT 
modal administrations to gather information vital to increasing safety 
of transporting hazardous materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/23/99                    64 FR 13943
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/21/99
NPRM                            07/03/01                    66 FR 35155
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/01
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--229; RSPA--99--5013.

Agency Contact: T. Glenn Foster, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




2480. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: HAZARD COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS--PETITIONS 
FOR RULEMAKING AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action proposes to amend the Hazardous 
Materials Regulations (HMR) to continue improving the hazard 
communication requirements to better identify hazardous materials in 
transportation, in response to several petitions for rulemaking and 
RSPA initiatives. The primary areas addressed are shipping papers, 
marking, labeling, and placarding requirements. The proposed action is 
intended to improve safety for transportation workers, emergency 
responders, and the public. The effect of the proposed regulatory 
action is to simplify, clarify, correct, or provide relief from certain 
regulatory requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/03                    68 FR 34880
NPRM Comment Period End         08/11/03
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--206B; RSPA--03--15327.

Agency Contact: Helen L. Engrum, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD28
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2481. PIPELINE SAFETY: PERIODIC UPDATES TO PIPELINE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
(1999)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 190; 49 CFR 191; 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This periodic update revises and updates the pipeline safety 
regulations to provide clarity and remove unnecessary burdens to the 
regulated pipeline community. Revisions include updated references to 
voluntary specifications and standards incorporated by reference in the 
pipeline safety regulations, and various

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clarifications and grammatical corrections. These updates reflect the 
most recent editions of each specification and standard incorporated by 
reference. These updates enable pipeline operators to utilize current 
technology, materials, and practices, thereby reducing costs and 
enhancing economic growth.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/00                    65 FR 15290
NPRM Comment Period End         05/22/00
Final Rule                      11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--99--6106

Agency Contact: Richard D. Huriaux, Manager, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4565

RIN: 2137-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




2482. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ADOPTION OF LATEST IAEA AND OTHER 
MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking harmonizes the requirements for the packaging 
and transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials with the 
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations for the safe 
transportation of radioactive material and the United Nations 
recommendations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/28/99                    64 FR 72633
ANPRM Comment Period Extended   03/01/00                    65 FR 11028
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/29/00
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/29/00
NPRM                            04/30/02                    67 FR 21328
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/02
Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM--230; RSPA--99--6283.

Agency Contact: Charles E. Betts, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




2483. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: TRANSPORTATION OF LITHIUM BATTERIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172 to 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA is revising requirements applicable to lithium batteries 
for consistency with international requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/02                    67 FR 15510
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/02
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--224C; RSPA--02--11989

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________




2484. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS 
WASTE MANIFESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPRM proposed to update the Hazardous Waste Manifest 
requirements to accommodate changes the Environmental Protection Agency 
has proposed, including the use of electronic versions of the Hazardous 
Waste Manifest and electronic signatures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/01                    66 FR 41490
NPRM Comment Period End         10/04/01
Final Action                    04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--206E; RSPA--01--10292.

Agency Contact: Darrell Relerford, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




2485. [rplus]PIPELINE SAFETY: PIPELINE INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT IN HIGH--
CONSEQUENCE AREAS (GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINE OPERATORS)

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5121; 49 USC 60102 to 60104; 49 USC 60108, 
60109, 60117, 60118, 60124; 49 CFR 1.53

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 17, 2003, Final.
A law passed in 2002 requires OPS to issue regulations by December 17, 
2003.

Abstract: An October 21, 1999, notice announced a public meeting to 
consider the need for additional safety and environmental regulations 
for gas transmission lines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and 
distribution pipelines in

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high--density population areas, commercially navigable waterways, and 
areas unusually sensitive to environmental damage. The public meeting 
was held on November 18--19, 1999, in Herndon, Virginia. The meeting 
was to determine the extent to which operators now have integrity 
management programs, to explore effective ways to promote their 
development and implementation by all operators, and to discuss 
mechanisms to confirm the adequacy of such operator--developed 
programs. Participants in the meeting discussed a practical definition 
of high--consequence areas, as well as the need, if any, for increased 
inspection, enhanced damage prevention, improved emergency response, 
and other measures to prevent and mitigate pipeline leaks and ruptures 
in these areas. Comments from the public were due by January 17, 2000.
A final rule was published to require validation/testing of the 
integrity of certain hazardous liquid pipelines in high--consequence 
areas (RIN 2137--AD45).
Work on a similar gas rule is almost complete. A final rule defining 
high consequence areas for gas transmission pipelines was issued on 
August 6, 2002 (67 FR 50824). A notice of proposed rulemaking proposing 
integrity management requirements for transmission pipelines in the 
high consequence areas was issued on January 28, 2003 (68 FR 4278).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM -- Integrity Management 
Program                         01/28/03                     68 FR 4278
Final Rule                      12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--00--7666.

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, General Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________




2486. PIPELINE SAFETY: HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINE OPERATOR ANNUAL REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103; 49 USC 60102; 49 USC 60104; 49 USC 60108; 
49 USC 60109; 49 USC 60118; 49 CFR 1.53

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the pipeline safety regulations 
to require hazardous liquid pipeline operators to submit a Hazardous 
Liquid Operator Annual Report. The information on the hazardous liquid 
operator annual report form is needed to normalize hazardous liquid 
accident information for identifying safety trends in the accident 
data. The inventory information that the annual report would provide 
addresses a major deficiency in the current information collection. 
Through a separate rulemaking, RSPA is also improving the hazardous 
liquid accident form by expanding ``failure cause'' categories and 
collecting more detailed information about the impact of failed 
pipelines. Together with the improved hazardous liquid accident report, 
the proposed Hazardous Liquid Operator Annual Report will address the 
concerns of RSPA/OPS, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 
Congress, and others, increase the overall usefulness of the data, and 
make analysis more efficient and meaningful.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/02                    67 FR 48844
Final Rule                      08/05/03                    68 FR 46109
Correction                      11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--01--9832.

Agency Contact: Roger Little, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4569

RIN: 2137-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




2487. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION TO PENALTY GUIDELINES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR app A to subpart D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will make revisions to RSPA's guidelines in 
appendix A to 49 CFR part 107, subpart D, which set forth policy and 
procedures for assessing civil penalties for violations of the Federal 
Hazardous Materials Transportation Law and the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations. This rule will add baseline penalty amounts for additional 
violations, adjust baseline penalty amounts for other violations, and 
state that RSPA now considers prior violations for 6 years rather than 
5. In addition, this rule will correct a typographical error in the 
address to where the civil penalty payments must be sent and make 
editorial changes to procedural regulations for issuing administrative 
preemption determinations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frazer C. Hilder, Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4400

RIN: 2137-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




2488. PIPELINE SAFETY: TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO AGENCY PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 190 60101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 190

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action makes minor technical changes to 
internet and mailing addresses, docket

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procedures, titles, section numbers, and penalty amounts, among other 
things.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--02--14136.

Agency Contact: Lawrence White, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4400
Fax: 292 366--7041

RIN: 2137-AD77
_______________________________________________________________________




2489. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ENHANCING SECURITY OF EXPLOSIVES 
TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 176; 49 CFR 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate requirements promulgated by 
the Transportation Security Administration concerning implementation of 
the Safe Explosives Act (title XI, subtitle C of the Homeland Security 
Act) into the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/05/03                    68 FR 23881
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/05/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/04/03
Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--232C

URL For More Information:
[email protected]

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________




2490. PIPELINE SAFETY: LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES; AND UPDATING 
SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq; 49 USC 5103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 193

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will clarify the application of RSPA's safety 
standards for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to operation, 
maintenance, and fire protection of certain existing facilities. In 
addition, it will revise standards what contain incorrect cross--
references, make minor editorial changes to fire protection and 
training standards, require annual reviews of plans and procedures, and 
update references to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 59A, 
the LNG standard issued by the NFPA. These actions are needed to remove 
ambiguities, ensure that plans and procedures are up--to--date, and 
modernize references to NFPA 59A.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/01/03                    68 FR 23272
Final Action                    12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--03--14556

Agency Contact: L. M. Furrow, Regulations Manager, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4559

RIN: 2137-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________




2491. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS: MATTER INCORPORATED BY 
REFERENCE

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 173; 49 CFR 175 to 176; 49 CFR 178 to 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule creates a standard format for expressing 
matters incorporated by reference in the HMR. It also makes minor 
editorial corrections to improve the clarity of the HMR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket Number RSPA--03--15574 (HM--189U)

URL For More Information:
[email protected]

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov/

Agency Contact: Eileen Edmonson, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




2492. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS AND 
MISCELLANEOUS CLARIFICATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 173; 49 CFR 175 to 176; 49 CFR 178 to 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule corrects editorial errors and enhances the 
clarity of certain provisions in the hazardous materials regulations

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/03

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--189V

Agency Contact: Darrell Relerford, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________




2493. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SUSPENSION OF APPROVAL PROGRAM FOR 
CERTAIN PERSONS PERFORMING VISUAL REQUALIFICATION OF DOT SPECIFICATION 
CYLINDERS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5107 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this final rule, RSPA is suspending until further notice 
regulations to require certain persons who perform visual cylinder 
requalifications under 49 CFR 180.209(g) of the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations to obtain approval from RSPA. The requirements were adopted 
in a final rule published August 8, 2002 (67 FR 51625; RIN 2137--AD58). 
This action is necessary to address complexities concerning 
implementation of the approval requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM--220D; RSPA--01--10373.

Agency Contact: Sandra Webb, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Fax: 202 366--3012
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2494. [rplus]SAFEGUARDING FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION DURING TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5701 to 5714

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1

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

Abstract: The Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 (49 USC 5701 et 
seq.) requires the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with 
the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services and the 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to issue 
regulations concerning the transportation of food, food additives, 
drugs, devices, and cosmetics in motor and rail vehicles also used to 
transport nonfood products that could pose an unreasonable danger to 
human or animal health when so transported. This rulemaking will 
implement the statutory requirements. This rulemaking is significant 
because of substantial public and congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/20/91                     56 FR 6934
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
04/29/1991                      03/21/91                    56 FR 11982
NPRM                            05/21/93                    58 FR 29698
Notice of Public Hearing        05/21/93                    58 FR 29698
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/93


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 05/21/93, 58 
FR 29698

Agency Contact: Helen L. Engrum, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




2495. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: CARGO TANK ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this advance notice of proposed rulemaking is 
to request comments concerning the need, if any, for amending the 
Hazardous Materials Regulations with regard to standards for cargo tank 
rollover protection devices on specification DOT 406, 407, and 412 
cargo tank motor vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/16/99                    64 FR 62161
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/15/00


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--213A; RSPA--99--5921. Based on 
comments received to the ANPRM,

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded a contract to 
review the UMTRI Study. The review is anticipated to be completed in 
2004.

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




2496. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: HARMONIZATION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS 
RECOMMENDATIONS, INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE, AND 
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR 
Parts 171--180) to maintain alignment with international standards by 
incorporating numerous changes to proper shipping names, hazard 
classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, 
air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/02                    67 FR 72034
Effective Date -- Incorporation 
by Reference                    01/08/03
Final Rule -- Incorporated by 
Reference                       01/08/03                     68 FR 1013
Final Rule                      07/31/03                    68 FR 44992
Final Action Effective          10/01/03
Delayed Compliance              10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM--215E.

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2497. PIPELINE SAFETY: FURTHER REGULATORY REVIEW; GAS PIPELINE SAFETY 
STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would change miscellaneous gas pipeline safety 
standards to provide clarity, eliminate unnecessary or overly 
burdensome requirements, and foster economic growth. The proposed 
changes result from RSPA's further review of the standards and changes 
recommended by the National Association of Pipeline Safety 
Representatives (NAPSR) in its November 1992 report on the standards 
and by the State Industry Regulatory Review Committee in its April 26, 
1999 report. The proposed changes would reduce costs in the pipeline 
industry without compromising safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/13/02                    67 FR 68815
Final Rule                      09/15/03                    68 FR 53895
Final Action Effective          10/15/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--02--13208. Formerly Docket No. 
PS--124. The NAPSR report was published November 9, 1993, at 58 FR 
59431, as part of the earlier review of the standards.
Early in 1992, RSPA began an extensive review of the Federal gas 
pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR 192) and invited the public to 
participate (57 FR 4745; February 7, 1992). RSPA published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM), proposing changes to 38 regulations in part 
192 (Notice 1: 57 FR 39572; August 31, 1992). In addition, the National 
Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) reported on a 
separate but related review of part 192. Because the NAPSR report 
concerned a few of the regulations covered by the NPRM and had similar 
objectives, we published the report and requested public comment on its 
various recommended rule changes (Notice 2: 58 FR 59431; November 9, 
1992) and later extended the comment period (Notice 3: 58 FR 68382; 
December 27, 1993). A final rule was published on June 6, 1996.
However, not all the changes suggested by the commenters were 
incorporated in the final rule. A further review of the regulations in 
part 192, based on the record in this docket, was initiated in late 
1996. This review identified proposals from the Gas Piping Technology 
Committee (GPTC), the ASME B31.8 (gas pipeline safety standards) 
committee, and NAPSR that have not yet been addressed.
In October 1997, NAPSR and the gas pipeline industry formed the State 
Industry Regulatory Review Committee (SIRRC) to discuss the regulatory 
proposals of NAPSR and other issues. On May 3, 1999, the SIRRC provided 
OPS a report on outcome of the discussion on 39 proposed changes in the 
gas pipeline safety regulations.
Most of the SIRRC recommendations will be addressed in a subsequent 
notice of proposed rulemaking. However, the welding recommendations are 
being adopted in the periodic update (Docket No. RSPA--99--6106 RIN 
2137--AD35). And the corrosion control recommendations are being 
considered in a review of the gas pipeline corrosion regulations in RIN 
2137--AD63.

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Agency Contact: L.M. Furrow, Manager, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4559
Fax: 202 366--4566
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




2498. PIPELINE SAFETY: RECOMMENDATIONS TO CHANGE HAZARDOUS LIQUID 
PIPELINE SAFETY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60128

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1995, the National Association of Pipeline Safety 
Representatives (NAPSR) completed its review of the hazardous liquid 
pipeline safety regulations. NAPSR provided RSPA with 28 
recommendations for changes to 49 CFR part 195, the hazardous liquid 
pipeline regulations. NAPSR's recommendations are aimed at making the 
regulations more explicit, understandable, and enforceable. This action 
would address the need to change part 195 as NAPSR recommended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/02                    67 FR 56970
Final Action                    09/11/03                    68 FR 53526
Final Action Effective          10/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--97--2717.

Agency Contact: L. M. Furrow, Regulations Manager, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4559

RIN: 2137-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




2499. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: AIR CARRIER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking addresses safety recommendations from the 
National Transportation Safety Board to require that air carriers 
transporting hazardous materials have the means, 24 hours per day, to 
quickly retrieve and provide to emergency responders consolidated 
specific information about the identity and location of all hazardous 
materials on an aircraft in a timely manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/15/00                    65 FR 49777
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/13/00
NPRM                            02/13/02                     67 FR 6669
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/02
Final Action                    03/25/03                    68 FR 14341
Final Action Effective          10/01/03
Delayed Compliance Date         10/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM--206C; RSPA--00--7762.

Agency Contact: Gigi L. Corbin, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Fax: 202 366--3012
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________




2500. PIPELINE SAFETY: PRODUCER--OPERATED OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF GAS 
AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINES THAT CROSS DIRECTLY INTO STATE WATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement a provision of the 
December 10, 1996, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the 
Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Transportation 
(DOT) regarding Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Pipelines. This rule 
would address producer--operated pipelines that cross into State waters 
without first connecting with a transporting operator's facility on the 
OCS. It is complementary to the Direct Final Rule that addressed OCS 
oil or gas pipelines located upstream of the points at which operating 
responsibility for the pipelines transfers from a producing operator to 
a transporting operator (62 FR 61692, November 19, 1997; and 63 FR 
126598, March 16, 1998). The proposed rule also would address the 
procedures by which producer and transportation pipeline operators 
would petition for permission to operate under either DOT or DOI 
regulations governing pipeline design, construction, operation, and 
maintenance according to the operational circumstances of their 
respective pipelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/02                    67 FR 15355
Final Rule                      08/05/03                    68 FR 46109

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--99--6132.

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Special Programs Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5523

RIN: 2137-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




2501. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS FOR UNLOADING IM 
PORTABLE TANKS ON A TRANSPORT VEHICLE -- PETITION FOR RULEMAKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA is responding to petitions for rulemaking regarding the 
requirements applicable to the

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unloading of intermodal (IM) portable tanks while on a transport 
vehicle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/02                     67 FR 8220
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/02
Final Action                    05/30/03                    68 FR 32409

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM--218A; RSPA--01--10533.

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




2502. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFERORS AND 
TRANSPORTERS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 172; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 177; 49 CFR 
397

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will establish certain requirements designed 
to enhance the security of hazardous materials in transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/02                    67 FR 22028
Comment Period Extended         05/23/02                    67 FR 36138
NPRM Comment Period End         07/03/02
Final Action                    03/25/03                    68 FR 14510
Final Action Effective          03/25/03
Final Rule Information 
Collection Approval             05/28/03                    68 FR 31627
Final Action Effective          06/20/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM--232; RSPA--02--12064.

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________




2503. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO THE HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 173; 49 CFR 177 to 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to make miscellaneous amendments to the 
hazardous materials regulations based on petitions for rulemaking and 
RSPA's initiatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/03                     68 FR 2734
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/03
Final Rule                      08/14/03                    68 FR 48562
Final Action Effective          10/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM--218B; RSPA--02--13773

Agency Contact: Gigi L. Corbin, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--8553
Fax: 202 366--3012
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________




2504. PIPELINE SAFETY: NATIONAL PIPELINE MAPPING SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108, 60109, 60113, 60118; 
49 CFR 1.53

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RSPA aims to implement a requirement that all gas 
transmission and hazardous liquid operators submit pipeline geospatial 
data to the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS). This rule covers 
interstate and intrastate pipelines and offshore pipelines under the 
jurisdiction of the Research and Special Programs Administration. The 
proposed rule will address the procedures by which pipeline operators 
create, submit and maintain the data submitted to the NPMS.
This action is withdrawn because necessary action is covered in the 
Pipeline Safety Act of 2003 signed into law December 17, 2002.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       12/17/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA--97--2426.

Agency Contact: Steve Fischer, GIS Manager, Department of 
Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, Room 
7128, 400 7Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--4566
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD76

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2505. [rplus]CARGO PREFERENCE REGULATIONS--CARRIAGE OF OCEANGOING CARGO 
GENERATED BY GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1101, 1114(b), 1122(d), 1241

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 381; 49 CFR 1.66

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would clarify the Maritime Administration's cargo 
preference regulations governing the carriage of oceangoing cargo 
generated by Government programs. The rulemaking will concern, among 
other issues: (1) incorporating into part 381 MARAD's existing rules on 
priority of service of various U.S.--flag services; (2) clarifying how 
shipper agencies should comply with the existing provisions of the 
regulations regarding geographic areas and booking cargo on U.S.--flag 
vessels before foreign--flag vessels; (3) redefining certain terms for 
clarity to bring them in line with commercial practices; and (4) other 
related issues. This rule is significant because of public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/28/99                     64 FR 4382
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/29/99
NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas W. Harrelson, Director, Office of Cargo 
Preference, Room 8118, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5515

RIN: 2133-AB37
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2506. APPLICATION FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS OF THE COASTWISE TRADE 
LAWS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1114(b); 49 USC 322; PL 105--383; 46 USC 
12106 note; 49 CFR 1.66(c)

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 388 of 46 CFR prescribes regulations to waive the U.S.--
build requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act and Section 27 
of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, for eligible vessels to be documented 
with the appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade 
as passenger vessels or uninspected passenger vessels authorized to 
carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. The Maritime Administration 
proposes to increase the application fee for administrative waiver of 
the coastwise trade laws from $300 to $500. The increased application 
fee would closer align the application fee with the actual cost of 
processing each waiver application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hokana, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, MAR--830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB50
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2507. [bull] [rplus]VESSEL DOCUMENTATION: LEASE FINANCING FOR VESSELS 
ENGAGED IN THE COASTWISE TRADE; SECOND RULEMAKING

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

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 808

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 221

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a joint notice of proposed rulemaking by the Coast 
Guard and the Maritime Administration. The Coast Guard proposes to 
amend its regulations on documentation, under the lease--financing 
provisions, of vessels engaged in the coastwise trade. One proposal 
addresses the issue of whether we should prohibit or restrict the 
chartering back (whether by time charter, voyage charter, space 
charter, contract of affreightment, or other contract for the use of a 
vessel) of a lease--financed vessel to the parent of the vessel owner 
or to a subsidiary or affiliate of the parent. A second proposal would 
establish a limit on the length of time that a coastwise endorsement 
issued before the date of publication of this notice of proposed 
rulemaking would run. The final subject concerns the question of 
whether applications for an endorsement under the lease--financing 
provisions should be reviewed and approved by an independent third 
party with expertise in vessel chartering. Though these subjects were 
discussed in many of the comments received to the previous Coast Guard 
rulemaking on lease financing, we feel that we need additional public 
input specifically focused on these subjects and on our proposed 
changes. These proposals would amend the final rule (USCG--2001--8825) 
on vessel documentation under lease financing found elsewhere in this 
issue of the Federal Register.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) proposes to amend its regulations 
to require MARAD's approval of all transfers of the use of a lease--
financed vessel engaged in the coastwise trade back to the vessel's 
foreign owner, the parent of the owner, a subsidiary or affiliate of 
the parent, or an officer, director, or shareholder of one of them. In 
1992, MARAD amended its regulations to grant general approval for time 
charters of U.S.--flag vessels to charterers that were not U.S. 
citizens (noncitizens) and to eliminate MARAD's review of these time 
charters. The lease--financing provisions potentially allowcitizen to 
exert additional control over a vessel operated in the coastwise trade 
by becoming the owner of the vessel and time chartering the vessel back 
to itself or to a related entity through an intermediate U.S. citizen 
bareboat charterer. MARAD's review of charter arrangements in the 
limited circumstances where the time charterer is related to the 
noncitizen vessel owner will ensure that U.S. citizens maintain control 
over vessels operating in the coastwise trade.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John T. Marquez, Jr., Attorney Advisor, Division of 
Maritime

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Assistance Programs, Room 7228, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5320
Fax: 202 366--7485
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB51
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2508. ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS OF THE COASTWISE TRADE LAWS FOR ELIGIBLE 
VESSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1114(b); PL 105--383; 46 USC 12106 note; 49 
CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule will implement regulations to waive 
the U.S.--build requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act and 
Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, for eligible vessels to be 
documented with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise 
trade as passenger vessels or uninspected passenger vessels authorized 
to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. The Maritime 
Administration intends to publish the interim final rule to implement 
the changes of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. The 
legislative changes lift the sunset provision and require the Secretary 
of Transportation to revoke an endorsement that was obtained by fraud. 
The Secretary of Transportation has delegated to MARAD the authority to 
process applications for waivers of the coastwise laws if the waivers 
do not adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S.--built vessel 
coastwise trade businesses.
This interim final rule also brings the application procedure into 
compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA). GPEA 
requires that by October 21, 2003, the government must provide ``the 
option of electronic maintenance, submission, or disclosure of 
information when practicable as a substitute for paper.'' Therefore, we 
will provide the option of electronic filing of the application.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/30/03                    68 FR 23084
Final Action                    03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Hokana, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, MAR--830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--0760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB49
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2509. [bull] TRADING RESTRICTIONS ON VESSELS TRANSFERRED TO A FOREIGN 
REGISTRY: AMENDMENT OF LIST OF PROHIBITED COUNTRIES

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

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 808, 839

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 221.15(c)(3); 46 CFR 221.13(a)(4)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 46 CFR 221.15 requires the prior written approval of the 
Maritime Administrator to transfer a U.S.--flag vessel over 1,000 tons 
to a foreign registry. Without further approval, 46 CFR 
221.15(c)(3)prohibits the operation of any such vessel from trading 
with the following countries set forth in 46 CFR 221.13(a)(4): an 
entity within the geographic area formerly known as the Union of Soviet 
Socialist Republics, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Libya, Iraq, Bulgaria, 
Albania, Northern Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Mongolian Peoples Republic, 
Vietnam, and Cuba. Under the authority provided by 46 CFR 
221.15(b)(1)(iii), the Maritime Administration (MARAD) incorporates the 
countries listed in 15 CFR part 740, Supplement 1, Country Group E. 
Country Group E has been changed to the following countries: Cuba, 
Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Sudan and Syria. The rule would 
implement 46 CFR 221.13(a)(4) to substitute the countries currently 
listed in Country Group E.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Len Sutter, Attorney--Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh St., SW, Room 
7228, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5177
Fax: 202 366--7485
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB55
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2511. REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND OTHER 
MARITIME INTERESTS: INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 802, 803, 808, 835, 839, 841a, 114(b), 
1195; 46 USC 301, 313; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 221

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Maritime Administration (MARAD, we, us, or our) will 
propose regulations amending regulations at 46 CFR Part 221 to adjust 
our maximum civil monetary penalties or range of minimum and maximum 
civil penalties. We will do so pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties 
Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/04/03                    68 FR 33405

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Macey, Attorney--Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, Room 7228, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--5182
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB48
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2512. [bull] ELECTRONIC OPTIONS FOR TRANSMITTING CERTAIN INFORMATION 
COLLECTION RESPONSES TO MARAD

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

Legal Authority: 44 USC 3504; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 232; 46 CFR 281; 46 CFR 287; 46 CFR 295; 46 CFR 
298; 46 CFR 310; 46 CFR 340; 46 CFR 349; 46 CFR 355; 46 CFR 380; 46 CFR 
382; 46 CFR 387; 46 CFR 390; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Maritime Administration (MARAD, we, us, or our) is 
publishing this final rule to offer electronic submission options. 
MARAD will now accept electronic submissions of certain required 
information that we previously accepted only in paper form. This action 
is part of MARAD's implementation of the Government Paperwork 
Elimination Act (GPEA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/05/03                    68 FR 62535
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/05/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Weaver, Director, Office of Management and 
Information Services, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Room 7301, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366--2811
Fax: 202 366--3889
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB56
[FR Doc. 03-29839 Filed 12-19-03; 8:45 am]
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