[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 December 13, 2004 (69 FR 73492). The next 
one is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in October 
2005.

    Congress recently passed the Norman Y. Mineta Research and 
Special Programs Improvement Act (P.L. 108-426) and President Bush 
signed the legislation into law on November 30, 2004. The purpose 
of the Act is to provide the Department a more focused research 
organization and establish a separate operating administration for 
pipeline safety and hazardous materials transportation safety 
operations. In addition, the Act presents the Department an 
opportunity to establish model practices in the area of Government 
budget and information practices in support of the President's 
Management Agenda initiatives.

    As a result, the Department has reorganized and now has two 
newly created organizations: (1) The safety administration called 
the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) 
will oversee the safety of the more than 800,000 daily shipments of 
hazardous materials in the United States and the 64 percent of the 
Nation's energy that is transported by pipelines. The new 
administration will be dedicated solely to safety by working toward 
the elimination of transportation-related deaths and injuries in 
hazardous materials and pipeline transportation, and by promoting 
transportation solutions that enhance communities and protect the 
natural environment. PHMSA leadership consists of an Administrator, 
a Deputy Administrator, a Chief Safety Officer and Associate 
Administrators, for each of the following areas: Hazardous 
Materials Safety, Pipeline Safety, and Administration; and Office 
Directors for each of the following areas: Chief Counsel, 
Governmental, Public and International Affairs, and Civil Rights. 
(2) The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) 
will enable the Department to more effectively coordinate and 
manage the Department's research portfolio and expedite 
implementation of cross-cutting innovative technologies. RITA's 
resources will be used to:

 coordinate and advance transportation research efforts within 
DOT;

 support transportation professionals in their research efforts 
through grants and consulting services, as well as professional 
development through training centers; and

 inform transportation decisionmakers on intermodal and multi-
modal transportation topics through the release of statistics, research 
reports, and a variety of information products

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via the Internet, publications, and in-person venues such as 
conferences.

    See DOT agency code 2137 for PHMSA and 2139 for RITA.

    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 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 spring 2005 
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 
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 () 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. We are 
undertaking a significant review for 2005 of where revisions, 
improvements, or sunsets are appropriate on DOT rules, and invite 
public comments as to this topic.

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

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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, March 27, 2005.

 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)

    (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.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

    (Name of contact person), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 
Safety Administration (PHMSA), 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.

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)

    (Name of contact person), The Research and Innovative 
Technology Administration (RITA), 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 -- Rebecca MacPherson, 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 -- Sue Halladay, Regulatory Ombudsman, Room 8202, 400 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-0596.

    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 -- Craig Middlebrook, General Counsel's Office, 400 7th 
Street SW., Room 5424, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) 366-
0091.

    PHMSA -- Patricia Burke, 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.

    RITA -- Robert Monniere, Office of Chief Counsel, Room 3105, 
400 Seventh Street SW., 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.

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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 considering 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. 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 Plan(s)

    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.

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 
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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 Fall 2003 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, FMCSA 
has begun 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 coincides with the Department's 10-year schedule for meeting 
Section 610 requirements.

FTA

    FTA will undertake an analysis and review of its regulations to 
eliminate duplication and unnecessary requirements, to update and 
clarify its rules, and to bring them into conformity with the next 
statutory reauthorization.

Part III -- List of Pending Section 610 Reviews 

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

                                             OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                          Review Year
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1           14 CFR parts 200 through 212............................................          1998          1999
2           14 CFR parts 213 through 232............................................          1999          2000
3           14 CFR parts 234 through 254............................................          2000          2001
4           14 CFR parts 255 through 298 and 49 CFR part 40.........................          2001          2002
5           14 CFR parts 300 through 373............................................          2002          2003
6           14 CFR parts 374 through 398............................................          2003          2004
7           14 CFR part 399 and 49 CFR parts 1 through 11...........................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 17 through 28..............................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 29 through 39 and parts 41 through 89......................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 91 through 99, 48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253, and new               2007          2008
             parts and subparts.....................................................
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Year 3 (2000) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 240 -- Inspection of accounts and property
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have any 
independent impact on small entities and primarily deals with internal 
agency procedure.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates a need for substantial revision because of out-of-date 
references to the Civil Aeronautics Board, its offices, and related 
statutes.
 General: This rule deals with the credentials used by 
``special agents'' and ``auditors,'' who have authority under statute 
to inspect accounts and property of air carriers, foreign air carriers 
and ticket agents. The rule has not been substantially updated since 
1975.
Year 5 (2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 300 -- Rules of conduct in DOT proceedings under this 
chapter
 Section 610: This rule applies to small entities, but does not 
result in a substantial economic impact because it is procedural in 
nature.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. The rule was last 
substantially revised in 2000.
 General: This rule sets for the rules of conduct for parties 
and DOT officials in aviation economic and enforcement proceedings.
14 CFR part 314 -- Employee protection program
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule does not apply 
to a significant number of small entities.
 Plain Language: DOT plans to remove this part to reflect the 
elimination of the underlying statutory authority for the program.
 General: This rule implements a provision of the Airline 
Deregulation Act of 1978 that established an employee protection 
program. The rule sets forth procedures for DOT to determine whether a 
qualifying bankruptcy or a major contraction of an air carriers has 
occurred as a result of the Airline Deregulation Act. Congress repealed 
the program effective August 7, 1998. Since then, DOT has lacked a 
statutory basis for action in this area.
14 CFR part 330 -- Procedures for compensation of air carriers
 Section 610: This rule has had a SEIOSNOSE. Under the rule, 
many small air carriers received compensation for losses incurred as a 
result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. DOT created a 
small carrier set-aside to provide expedited procedures and 
compensation for small air carriers.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. The rule was last revised 
in 2002.

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 General: This rule establishes procedures to compensate air 
carriers for specified losses incurred as a result of the terrorist 
attacks of September 11, 2001.
Year 6 (2003) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
14 CFR part 374 -- Implementation of the consumer credit protection act 
with respect to air carriers and foreign air carriers
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule does not apply 
to a significant number of small entities.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. The rule was last 
substantially updated in 1997.
 General: This rule states DOT's responsibility to enforce air 
carrier and foreign air carrier compliance with specified provision of 
the Consumer Credit Protection Act and Regulations B and Z of the Board 
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. As a result, air carriers 
and foreign air carriers must meet certain standards when engaging in 
consumer credit transactions or be subject to civil penalties.
14 CFR part 374a -- Extension of credit by airlines to Federal 
political candidates
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule does not apply 
to a significant number of small entities.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates a need for revision to eliminate some outdated references to 
the Civil Aeronautics Board and to clarify the rule generally. The rule 
was last revised in 1995.
 General: This rule regulates the extension of credit by air 
carriers to candidates for Federal office, or to any person on behalf 
of such a candidate, for goods furnished or services rendered in 
connection with the campaign of such candidate for nomination for 
election, or election to office.
14 CFR part 375 -- Navigation of foreign civil aircraft within the 
United States
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have a 
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
 General: This rule was last revised in 1986. We are currently 
in the process of proposing revisions to streamline certain aspects of 
the rule.
14 CFR part 377-- Continuance of expired authorizations by operation of 
law pending final determination of applications for renewal thereof
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have a 
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
 General: This rule was last revised in 2000. If additional 
updates become desirable, changes will be proposed
14 CFR part 380 -- Public Charters
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This regulation does not have a 
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: This regulation was totally revised in 1998 to 
simplify wording and reduce requirements for the applicants.
 General: This regulation requires Public Charter applicants to 
provide protection for their participant's funds and expectations.
14 CFR part 381 -- Special Event Tours
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This regulation does not have a 
significant impact on the substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: This regulation was revised in 1994, was 
written in plain language and contains no confusing or wordy language.
 General: This part provides addition protection for 
participants attending sporting, social, religious, cultural or 
political events as Public Charters.
14 CFR part 389 -- Fees and charges for special services
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: We are reviewing this section to identify 
wordy or confusing language and will make appropriate revisions.
 General: Since this part has not been revised for a number of 
years, we will be eliminating some outdated and unnecessary sections 
and updating others.
14 CFR part 398 -- Guidelines for individual determinations of basic 
essential air service
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have an economic 
impact on a substantial number of small communities.
 Plain language: Where confusing or wordy language is 
identified, we will make revisions
 General: This section has not been revised since 1995. We will 
update consistent with current practice and propose streamlining by 
eliminating some outdated and unnecessary sections.
Year 6 (2003) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 382 -- Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in air 
travel
14 CFR part 383 -- Civil penalties
14 CFR part 385 -- Staff assignments and review of action under 
assignment
Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR part 399 -- Statements of general policy
49 CFR part 1 -- Organization and delegation of powers and duties
49 CFR part 3 -- Official seal

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49 CFR part 5-- Rulemaking procedures
49 CFR part 6-- Implementation of Equal Access to Justice Act in agency 
proceedings
49 CFR part 7-- Public availability of information
49 CFR part 8-- Classified information: Classification/
declassification/access
49 CFR part 9-- Testimony of employees of the Department and production 
of records in legal proceedings
49 CFR part 10-- Maintenance of and access to records pertaining to 
individuals
49 CFR part 11-- Protection of human subjects

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

Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 91 -- General operating and flight rules
14 CFR part 93 -- Special air traffic rules and airport traffic 
patterns
14 CFR part 95 -- IFR altitudes
14 CFR part 99 -- Security control of air traffic
14 CFR part 101 -- Moored balloons, kites, unmanned rockets and 
unmanned free balloons
14 CFR part 103 -- Ultralight vehicles
14 CFR part 105 -- Parachute operations
  The agency was unable to perform these analyses during review year 6 
due to the need to perform other high priority safety regulatory 
actions designed to further reduce the air carrier and general aviation 
accident rate. Addressing these issues required a level of agency 
resources that precluded carrying out the above planned analyses. The 
FAA recognizes the importance of reviewing the impact of existing rules 
on small entities and has taken action to assure that reviews will 
occur in year seven. The agency will also develop a schedule to assure 
that all FAA regulations are reviewed within the 10 year plan.
Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of rules scheduled to be analyzed during the 
next year (Due to limited resources the analysis of these rules will be 
delayed)
14 CFR part 141 -- Pilot schools
14 CFR part 142 -- Training centers
14 CFR part 145 -- Repair stations
14 CFR part 147 -- Aviation maintenance technician schools

                                         FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           23 CFR parts 450, 657 and 771...........................................          2000          2001
4           23 CFR parts 1-260......................................................          2001          2002
5           23 CFR parts 420, 460-480...............................................          2002          2003
6           23 CFR part 500.........................................................          2003          2004
7           23 CFR parts 600-656, 658-669...........................................          2004          2005
8           23 CFR parts 710-924....................................................          2005          2006
9           23 CFR parts 1200-1252..................................................          2006          2007
10          New parts and subparts..................................................          2007          2008
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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

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aid for highways. The primary law authorizing Federal aid for highways 
is chapter I of title 23 of the USC. Section 145 of title 23 expressly 
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 the 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.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of Rules analyzed and summary of the results
23 CFR part 500 -- Management and Monitoring Systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules apply primarily to 
State transportation agencies and have no significant impact on small 
entities.
 Plain Language: While FHWA's plain language review of this 
regulation indicates no need for substantial revision, the statutory 
basis for this regulation has been amended and, as such, the FHWA is 
considering revising the regulation.
Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of Rule(s) that will be analyzed during the 
next year
23 CFR part 620 -- Engineering
23 CFR part 625 -- Design Standards for Highways
23 CFR part 626 -- Pavement Policy
23 CFR part 627 -- Value Engineering
23 CFR part 630 -- Preconstruction Procedures
23 CFR part 633 -- Required Contract Provisions
23 CFR part 635 -- Construction and Maintenance
23 CFR part 636 -- Design-Build Contracting
23 CFR part 637 -- Construction Inspection and Approval
23 CFR part 640 -- Certification acceptance
23 CFR part 645 -- Utilities
23 CFR part 646 -- Railroads
23 CFR part 650 -- Bridges, Structures, and Hydraulics
23 CFR part 652 -- Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations and Projects
23 CFR part 655 -- Traffic Operations
23 CFR part 656 -- Carpool and Vanpool Projects
23 CFR part 658 -- Truck size and weight, route designations--length, 
width and weight limitations
23 CFR part 660 -- Special Programs (Direct Federal)
23 CFR part 661 -- Indian Reservation Roads
23 CFR part 668 -- Emergency Relief Program
23 CFR part 669 -- Enforcement of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax

                                   FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER 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           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, 367, 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 2004) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 372 -- Subpart A -- Exemptions
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules have no significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they 
identify certain transportation exempt from economic regulation.
 Plain Language: This subpart is easy to read and understand; 
therefore, no rewrite is currently planned.
 General: This subpart contains provisions designed to reduce 
the economic impact on small entities.
49 CFR part 381 -- Waivers, Exemptions and Pilot Programs
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules have no significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they 
explain the requirements and procedures for submitting and handling 
requests for waivers and applications for exemptions and the initiation 
and administration of pilot programs.
 Plain Language: These rules were very clearly written.

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 General: FMCSA adopted as final interim regulations in part 
381 in 2004.
49 CFR part 386 -- Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier, Broker, Freight 
Forwarder, and Hazardous Materials Proceedings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These rules have no significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they 
are procedural rules that apply in agency administrative enforcement 
proceedings for violations of the motor carrier safety regulations and 
the economic regulations.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language is 
identified, we will make revisions.
 General: FMCSA published a supplemental NPRM proposing 
revisions to part 386 in 2004.
49 CFR part 388 -- Cooperative Agreements with States
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These regulations have no 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
because they apply to States that are not small entities and govern how 
the agency enters into cooperative agreements with States.
 Plain Language: The text is clear and well organized; 
therefore, no rewrite is currently planned.
 General: Participation in these procedures is voluntary.
49 CFR part 389 -- Rulemaking Procedures -- Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These regulations have no 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
because they merely describe the agency's rulemaking procedures. 
Participation in these agency procedures is voluntary.
 Plain Language: The text is clear and well organized; 
therefore, no rewrite is currently planned.
 General: Participation in these procedures is voluntary.
Year 7 (Fall 2005) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
49 CFR part 325 -- Compliance with interstate motor carrier noise 
emission standards
49 CFR part 350 -- Commercial motor carrier safety assistance program
49 CFR part 355 -- Compatibility of State laws and regulations 
affecting interstate motor carrier operations
49 CFR part 382 -- Controlled substances and alcohol use and testing
49 CFR part 383 -- Commercial driver's license standards; requirements 
and penalties
49 CFR part 384 -- State compliance with commercial driver's license 
program
49 CFR part 385 -- Safety Fitness Procedures
49 CFR part 390 -- Federal motor carrier safety regulations; general
49 CFR part 391 -- Qualifications of drivers
49 CFR part 392 -- Driving of commercial motor vehicles
49 CFR part 393 -- Parts and accessories necessary for safety operation
49 CFR part 396 -- Inspection, repair, and maintenance
49 CFR part 397 -- Transportation of hazardous materials; driving and 
parking rules
49 CFR part 398 -- Transportation of migrant workers
49 CFR part 399 -- Employee safety and health standards

                                 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 571.111 -- Rearview mirrors
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.112 -- [Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.113 -- Hood latch system
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.114 -- Theft protection

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 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.115 -- [Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.116 -- Motor vehicle brake fluids
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.117 -- Retreaded pneumatic tires
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.118 -- Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel 
systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.119 -- New pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a 
GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be 
significant.
 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 571.120 -- Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles with 
a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.121 -- Air brake systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.122 -- Motorcycle brake systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 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 571.123 -- Motorcycle controls and displays
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.124 -- Accelerator control systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
 49 CFR part 571.125 -- Warning devices
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 571.126 -- 571.128 -- [Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.129 -- New non-pneumatic tires for passenger cars
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be 
significant.
 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 580 -- Odometer disclosure requirements
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 581 -- Bumper standards
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be 
significant.
 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 582 -- Insurance cost information regulation
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 583 -- Automobile parts content labeling

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 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 585 -- Advanced air bag phase-in reporting requirements
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 586 -- Side impact phase-in reporting requirements
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 587 -- Deformable barriers
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule does not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
49 CFR part 588 -- Child restraint systems recordkeeping requirements
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 571.201 -- Occupant protection in interior impact
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.202 -- Head restraints
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.203 -- Impact protection for the driver from the 
steering control system
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.204 -- Steering control rearward displacement
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.205 -- Glazing materials
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.206 -- Door locks and door retention components
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.207 -- Seating systems
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, but the economic impact on small entities will not be 
significant.
 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 571.208 -- Occupant crash protection
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.209 -- Seat belt assemblies
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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 571.210 -- Seat belt assembly anchorages
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 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 571.211 -- [Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.212 -- Windshield mounting

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 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Some small entities may be 
affected, 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.
Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR parts 571.214 -- Side impact protection
49 CFR parts 571.215 -- [Reserved]
49 CFR parts 571.216 -- Roof crush resistance
49 CFR parts 571.218 -- Motorcycle helmets
49 CFR parts 571.219 -- Windshield zone intrusion

                                         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 6 (Fall 2003) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 216 -- Special Notice and Emergency Order Procedures: 
Railroad Track, Locomotive and Equipment
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. The rule only applies when 
a railroad freight car is not in conformity with the FRA Freight Car 
Safety Standards; when a locomotive is not safe to operate; when 
railroad passenger equipment is not in conformity with the FRA 
Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; or when track does not comply 
with the requirements for the class at which it is being operated. 
Since the promulgation of the rule in 1976, a total of 23 Emergency 
Orders to remove track from service have been issued, only two of which 
were for small railroads. After making the necessary repairs and 
receiving FRA's certification of safety, these railroads resumed 
operations. Also, since the smaller railroads normally do not operate 
in speed ranges above what is established by the FRA for Class I track, 
small railroads rarely receive Special Notices for Repairs related to 
track class.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: Since the rule deals with Special Notices for Repairs 
of railroad freight cars, locomotives, passenger equipment and track 
class, and provides for the issuance and review of Emergency Orders for 
removing dangerously substandard track from service, it provides safety 
and protection for railroad employees and the public.
49 CFR part 228 -- Hours of Service of Railroad Employees
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. Since small railroads may 
extend their employee service hours, on a limited basis, up to a total 
of 16 hours worked in any 24-hour period, this rule will not create any 
disproportionate economic burden.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: Since the rule prescribes reporting and record 
keeping requirements with respect to the hours of service of each 
railroad employee and establishes standards and procedures concerning 
the construction or reconstruction of employee sleeping quarters, it 
promotes the safety of railroad operations and employees.
49 CFR part 229 -- Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards
 Section 610: There is a SEIOSNOSE. These are minimum Federal 
standards for railroad locomotive safety. The FRA will conduct a formal 
review to identify whether opportunities exist to reduce the burden on 
small railroads without compromising safety standards.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates that there is no need for substantial revision.
 General: Since the rule prescribes minimum Federal safety 
standards for all locomotives except those propelled by steam power, 
these regulations are necessary to achieve effective and improved 
compliance with railroad locomotive safety standards, and to minimize 
casualties.
Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 223 -- Safety glazing regulations
49 CFR part 233 -- Signal system reporting regulations

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                                         FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           None....................................................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 661 and 665................................................          2001          2002
5           None....................................................................          2002          2003
6           None....................................................................          2003          2004
7           49 CFR parts 601 and 659................................................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 604 and 605................................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 661 and 665................................................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 624 and 633................................................          2007          2008
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Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 601 -- Organization, Function, and Procedures
49 CFR part 659 -- Rail Fixed Guideway Systems; State Safety Oversight

                                             MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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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 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results.
46 CFR part 315 -- Agency agreements and appointment of agents
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 317 -- Bonding of ship's personnel
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 324 -- Procedural rules for financial transactions under 
Agency agreements
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 325 -- Procedure to be followed by general agents in 
preparation of invoices and payment of compensation pursuant to 
provisions of NSA Order No. 47
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 326 -- Marine protection and indemnity insurance under 
agreements with agents
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. The rule does not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.

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 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 327 -- Seamen's claims; administrative action and 
litigation
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 328 -- Slop chests
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 329 -- Voyage data
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 330 -- Launch services
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 332 -- Repatriation of seamen
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 335 -- Authority and responsibility of general agents to 
undertake emergency repairs in foreign ports
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
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 for the account of the National Shipping 
Authority under general agency agreement
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 337 -- General agent's responsibility in connection with 
foreign repair custom's entries
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 338 -- Procedure for accomplishment of vessel repairs under 
National Shipping Authority master lump sum repair contract - NSA-
LUMPSUMREP
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
but the economic impact on small entities will not be significant.
 Plain Language: MARAD will rewrite the regulation using plain 
language techniques when the opportunity and resources become 
available.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 339 -- Procedure for accomplishment of ship repairs under 
National Shipping Authority individual contract for minor repairs -- 
NSA-WORKSMALREP
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. Some small entities may be affected, 
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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.

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Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
46 CFR part 340 -- Priority use and allocation of shipping services, 
containers and chassis, and port facilities and services for national 
security and national defense related operations
46 CFR part 345 -- Restrictions upon the transfer or change in use or 
in terms governing utilization of port facilities
46 CFR part 346 -- Federal port controllers
46 CFR part 347 -- Operating contract

                         PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (PHMSA)
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           49 CFR sections 171.15, 171.16 (incident reports).......................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 106 and 107 (hazardous materials safety procedures), 171             1999          2000
             (general hazmat requirements), 190 (pipeline safety procedures), and
             195 (hazardous liquid pipeline corrosion control)......................
3           49 CFR parts 174, 177 (rail and highway carriage), 191 (gas pipeline              2000          2001
             transportation reports), and 192 (gas pipeline corrosion control)......
4           49 CFR parts 176 (vessel carriage) and 199 (pipeline employee drug and            2001          2002
             alcohol testing).......................................................
5           49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, and 178 (radioactive                   2002          2003
             material)..............................................................
6           49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 176, and 178 (explosives), and 193                    2003          2004
             (liquefied natural gas facilities), and parts 172, 173, 178, and 180
             (cylinders)............................................................
7           49 CFR 173 (shipper requirements) and 194 (onshore oil pipeline response          2004          2005
             plans).................................................................
8           49 CFR parts 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 pipeline             2006          2007
             safety grants).........................................................
10          49 CFR parts 172 (communications, emergency response, training and                2007          2008
             hazmat table) and 175 (air carriage)...................................
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Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
Note 1: 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
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport explosive materials in 
commerce. 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.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 173 -- Shippers -- General Requirements for Shipments and 
Packagings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport explosive materials in 
commerce. 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.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 174 -- Carriage by Rail
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport explosive materials in 
commerce. 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.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 175 -- Carriage by Aircraft
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport explosive materials in 
commerce. 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.

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 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 176 -- Carriage by Vessel
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport explosive materials in 
commerce. 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.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 178 -- Specifications for Packagings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport explosive materials in 
commerce. 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.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
Note 2: Those sections of the following parts that pertain to the 
transportation of hazardous materials in cylinders only
49 CFR part 172 -- Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, 
Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and 
Training Requirements
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. While the requirements applicable 
to cylinders apply to a substantial number of small entities, the 
economic impact on those entities is not significant. The regulations 
incorporate by reference a number of industry consensus standards 
concerning requirements for the design, manufacture, and 
requalification of cylinders. Incorporation of material by reference 
reduces the regulatory burden on persons who offer hazardous material 
for transportation and persons who transport hazardous materials in 
commerce. Industry standards developed and adopted by consensus are 
accepted and followed by the industry; thus, their inclusion in the 
regulations assures that the industry is not forced to comply with a 
different set of standards to accomplish the same safety goal. Because 
the HMR incorporate industry standards for the manufacture and 
maintenance of cylinders, the incremental cost of transporting 
hazardous materials in cylinders under the HMR (that is, the costs 
resulting from compliance with HMR manufacture and maintenance 
requirements over and above the costs a company would incur absent the 
HMR) are minimal. Further, the regulations permit shippers and carriers 
to apply for exemptions to the regulations, which permit the use of 
advanced technological developments and account for unique operational 
circumstances.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 173 -- Shippers -- General Requirements for Shipments and 
Packagings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. While the requirements applicable 
to cylinders apply to a substantial number of small entities, the 
economic impact on those entities is not significant. The regulations 
incorporate by reference a number of industry consensus standards 
concerning requirements for the design, manufacture, and 
requalification of cylinders. Incorporation of material by reference 
reduces the regulatory burden on persons who offer hazardous material 
for transportation and persons who transport hazardous materials in 
commerce. Industry standards developed and adopted by consensus are 
accepted and followed by the industry; thus, their inclusion in the 
regulations assures that the industry is not forced to comply with a 
different set of standards to accomplish the same safety goal. Because 
the HMR incorporate industry standards for the manufacture and 
maintenance of cylinders, the incremental cost of transporting 
hazardous materials in cylinders under the HMR (that is, the costs 
resulting from compliance with HMR manufacture and maintenance 
requirements over and above the costs a company would incur absent the 
HMR) are minimal. Further, the regulations permit shippers and carriers 
to apply for exemptions to the regulations, which permit the use of 
advanced technological developments and account for unique operational 
circumstances.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 178 --Specifications for Packagings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. While the requirements applicable 
to cylinders apply to a substantial number of small entities, the 
economic impact on those entities is not significant. The regulations 
incorporate by reference a number of industry consensus standards 
concerning requirements for the design, manufacture, and 
requalification of cylinders. Incorporation of material by reference 
reduces the regulatory burden on persons who offer hazardous material 
for transportation and persons who transport hazardous materials in 
commerce. Industry standards developed and adopted by consensus are 
accepted and followed by the industry; thus, their inclusion in the 
regulations assures that the industry is not forced to comply with a 
different set of standards to accomplish the same safety goal. Because 
the HMR incorporate industry standards for the manufacture and 
maintenance of cylinders, the incremental cost of transporting 
hazardous materials in cylinders under the HMR (that is, the costs 
resulting from compliance with HMR manufacture and maintenance 
requirements over and above the costs a company would incur absent the 
HMR) are

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minimal. Further, the regulations permit shippers and carriers to apply 
for exemptions to the regulations, which permit the use of advanced 
technological developments and account for unique operational 
circumstances.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
49 CFR part 180 -- Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of 
Packagings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. While the requirements applicable 
to cylinders apply to a substantial number of small entities, the 
economic impact on those entities is not significant. The regulations 
incorporate by reference a number of industry consensus standards 
concerning requirements for the design, manufacture, and 
requalification of cylinders. Incorporation of material by reference 
reduces the regulatory burden on persons who offer hazardous material 
for transportation and persons who transport hazardous materials in 
commerce. Industry standards developed and adopted by consensus are 
accepted and followed by the industry; thus, their inclusion in the 
regulations assures that the industry is not forced to comply with a 
different set of standards to accomplish the same safety goal. Because 
the HMR incorporate industry standards for the manufacture and 
maintenance of cylinders, the incremental cost of transporting 
hazardous materials in cylinders under the HMR (that is, the costs 
resulting from compliance with HMR manufacture and maintenance 
requirements over and above the costs a company would incur absent the 
HMR) are minimal. Further, the regulations permit shippers and carriers 
to apply for exemptions to the regulations, which permit the use of 
advanced technological developments and account for unique operational 
circumstances.
 Plain language: As resources permit, PHMSA will rewrite 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: PHMSA will consider comments provided by industry.
Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
49 CFR part 193 -- Liquefied natural gas facilities: Federal safety 
standards
Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 173 -- Shippers -- general requirements for shipments and 
packagings
49 CFR part 194 -- Response plans for onshore oil pipelines

                            RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION (RITA)
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           14 CFR part 241, form 41................................................          1998          1999
2           14 CFR part 241, schedule T-100, and part 217...........................          1999          2000
3           14 CFR part 298, 49 CFR 1420............................................          2000          2001
4           14 CFR part 241, section 19-7...........................................          2001          2002
5           14 CFR part 291.........................................................          2002          2003
6           14 CFR part 234.........................................................          2003          2004
7           14 CFR part 249.........................................................          2004          2005
8           14 CFR part 248.........................................................          2005          2006
9           14 CFR part 250.........................................................          2006          2007
10          14 CFR part 374a, ICAO..................................................          2007          2008
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 6 (Fall 2003) List of Rules continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 234 -- Airline service quality performance reports
Year 7 (Fall 2004) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR part 249 -- Preservation of air carrier records

                                  SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           33 CFR parts 401 through 403............................................          1998          1999
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SLSDC has completed all its reviews.


                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1983        Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers...............................................    2105-AC29
1984        [rplus]Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program....................    2105-AC71
1985        [rplus]Review of Data Filed by Certificated or Commuter Air Carriers To Support           2105-AD25
            Continuing Fitness Determinations Involving Citizenship Issues........................

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1986        [rplus]Accommodations in Air Travel for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals..........    2105-AD41
1987        Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) Requirements................................    2105-AD46
1988        Short-Term Lending Program (STLP).....................................................    2105-AD50
1989        Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions............    2105-AD51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1990        [rplus]Fees and Charges for Special Services..........................................    2105-AC47
1991        Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards...............................    2105-AC86
1992        Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.............    2105-AD26
1993        [rplus]Petition of the National Air Carrier Association for Rulemaking................    2105-AD38
1994        Elimination of Commuter Air Carrier Registrations.....................................    2105-AD43
1995        [rplus]Display of Joint Operations in Carrier-Owned Computer Reservations Systems         2105-AD44
            Regulations...........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996        [rplus]Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities............    2105-AB87
1997        [rplus]Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel.....................    2105-AC97
1998        Mentor/Protege Program................................................................    2105-AD20
1999        Transportation Acquisition Regulation.................................................    2105-AD28
2000        Protection of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)....................................    2105-AD33
2001        [rplus]Navigation of Foreign Civil Aircraft within the United States..................    2105-AD39
2002        Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.............    2105-AD47
2003        Disclosure of Code Sharing and Long-Term Wet Lease Arrangements.......................    2105-AD49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2004        Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation       2105-AC91
            Programs..............................................................................
2005        Reports by Carriers on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport...............    2105-AD48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Federal Aviation Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2006        [rplus]Certification Procedures for Products and Parts (Section 610 Review)...........    2120-AG93
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2007        Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace........................    2120-AH31
2008        Airworthiness Standards for Classes B and F Cargo Compartment for Transport Category      2120-AH47
            Airplanes.............................................................................
2009        Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft........................    2120-AH87

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2010        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage).............................    2120-AI05
2011        High-Intensity Radiated Fields........................................................    2120-AI06
2012        Service Difficulty Reports............................................................    2120-AI08
2013        Airplane Performance and Handling Qualities in Icing Conditions.......................    2120-AI14
2014        [rplus]Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting System...................    2120-AI16
2015        [rplus]Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area....................    2120-AI17
2016        [rplus]Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction............................    2120-AI23
2017        [rplus]Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS) and SFAR 88........    2120-AI31
2018        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Safety--Development of TC and STC Holder Data...................    2120-AI32
2019        FAA-Approved Child Restraint Systems..................................................    2120-AI36
2020        Miscellaneous Changes to Commercial Space Transportation Regulations..................    2120-AI45
2021        Safety Approvals......................................................................    2120-AI50
2022        [rplus]Part 145: Repair Stations--Ratings and Quality System..........................    2120-AI53
2023        Experimental Permit for Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicles...........................    2120-AI56
2024        [rplus]Commercial Human Space Flight Regulations Pertaining to Crew and Space Flight      2120-AI57
            Participants..........................................................................
2025        Special Requirements for Special Use Transport Category Airplanes.....................    2120-AI61
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2026        Instrument Flight Rules...............................................................    2120-AA63
2027        Airworthiness Directives..............................................................    2120-AA64
2028        Standard Instrument Approach Procedures...............................................    2120-AA65
2029        [rplus]Airspace Actions...............................................................    2120-AA66
2030        [rplus]Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes.........    2120-AC84
2031        Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System and Mode S Transponder Requirements in the        2120-AE81
            National Airspace System..............................................................
2032        [rplus]National Air Tour Safety Standards.............................................    2120-AF07
2033        [rplus]False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts.......................    2120-AG08
2034        [rplus]Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch...................................    2120-AG37
2035        [rplus]Training in the Recognition of Hazardous Material..............................    2120-AG75
2036        [rplus]Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and      2120-AG87
            for Part 125 Operators................................................................
2037        [rplus]Flight Simulation Device Qualification.........................................    2120-AH07
2038        Revisions to the Industry Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations........................    2120-AH14
2039        Noise Stringency Increase for Single-Engine Propeller-Driven Small Airplanes..........    2120-AH44
2040        [rplus]Transponder Continuous Operation...............................................    2120-AH67
2041        Area Navigation (RNAV) and Miscellaneous Amendments...................................    2120-AH77
2042        Establishment of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Procedures..............    2120-AH79
2043        Airman and Medical Certificate Disqualification Based on Alcohol Violations and           2120-AH82
            Refusals to Submit to Drug or Alcohol Testing.........................................
2044        [rplus]Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds..............    2120-AH84
2045        [rplus]Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards...............................................    2120-AH99
2046        [rplus]Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes..........................    2120-AI03
2047        [rplus]Process for Requesting Waiver of Mandatory Separation Age for Certain Federal      2120-AI18
            Aviation Adminstration (FAA) Air Traffic Controllers..................................
2048        Implementing the Maintenance Provisions of Bilateral Agreements.......................    2120-AI19
2049        [rplus]Fuel Tank Safety Compliance Extension (Final Rule) and Aging Airplane Program      2120-AI20
            Update (Notice).......................................................................
2050        Harmonization of Noise Certification Standards for Propeller-Driven Small Airplanes...    2120-AI25
2051        Use of Certain Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices Onboard Air Carrier Aircraft......    2120-AI30
2052        Airport Noise Compatibility Planning..................................................    2120-AI37
2053        Second-in-Command Type Rating.........................................................    2120-AI38
2054        Part 97 Incorporation by Reference (IBR) Revision.....................................    2120-AI39
2055        Safety Standards for Flight Guidance Systems..........................................    2120-AI41
2056        Proposed Operating Limitations for Unscheduled Operations at Chicago's O'Hare             2120-AI47
            International Airport.................................................................
2057        [rplus]Congestion and Delay Reduction at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.........    2120-AI51
2058        Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Revisions..........................................    2120-AI52

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2059        Definition of Commuter Aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport..........    2120-AI58
2060        Advanced Qualification Program........................................................    2120-AI59
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2061        [rplus]Drug Enforcement Assistance....................................................    2120-AD16
2062        [rplus]Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements.......................    2120-AF63
2063        [rplus]Child Restraint Systems........................................................    2120-AG43
2064        [rplus]Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder               2120-AH88
            Regulations...........................................................................
2065        Issuance of Standard Airworthiness Certificates for Aircraft Manufactured From Spare      2120-AH90
            and Surplus Parts.....................................................................
2066        [rplus]Drug Enforcement Assistance....................................................    2120-AI43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2067        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Safety..........................................................    2120-AE42
2068        [rplus]Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures to Improve               2120-AF21
            Participant Safety....................................................................
2069        [rplus]Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon          2120-AG34
            National Park.........................................................................
2070        [rplus]Security Considerations for the Flightdeck on Foreign Operated Transport           2120-AH70
            Category Airplanes....................................................................
2071        [rplus]Picture Identification Requirements............................................    2120-AH76
2072        Flightdeck Security on Foreign-Operated Airplanes.....................................    2120-AH86
2073        Carriage of Candidates in Federal Elections in 14 CFR Part 91 Special Flight              2120-AI12
            Operations............................................................................
2074        Part 158 - Statutory and Administrative Changes (PFCs)................................    2120-AI15
2075        Temporary Flight Restrictions in the Vicinity of Sporting Events......................    2120-AI33
2076        Pyrotechnic Signaling Devices.........................................................    2120-AI42
2077        Redesignation of Mountainous Areas in Alaska..........................................    2120-AI44
2078        Cape Town Treaty Implementation.......................................................    2120-AI48
2079        [rplus]Security Considerations in the Design of the Flightdeck on TCAs................    2120-AI54
2080        Automatic External Defibrillator......................................................    2120-AI55
2081        Repair Stations.......................................................................    2120-AI60
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Highway Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2082        Project Authorization and Agreement...................................................    2125-AF05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Highway Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2083        Environmental Impact and Related Procedures...........................................    2125-AF04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                                Federal Highway Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2084        [rplus]National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic      2125-AE98
            Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity..
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Highway Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2085        Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program.................................    2125-AE75
2086        [rplus]National Bridge Inspection Standards...........................................    2125-AE86
2087        Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Regulations for Federal       2125-AE97
            and Federally Assisted Programs.......................................................
2088        The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to Streets and Highways; Specific           2125-AF02
            Service and General Service Signing for 24-Hour Pharmacies............................
2089        Procedures for the Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise..........    2125-AF03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2090        [rplus]Medical Qualification Requirements as Part of the CDL Process..................    2126-AA10
2091        [rplus]Unified Registration System....................................................    2126-AA22
2092        [rplus]New Entrant Safety Assurance Process...........................................    2126-AA59
2093        [rplus]Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors..    2126-AA64
2094        Acute and Critical Violations.........................................................    2126-AA77
2095        [rplus]Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Intermodal Container Chassis.............    2126-AA86
2096        Cargo Securement Standards............................................................    2126-AA88
2097        [rplus]Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operations; Surge Brake Requirements..    2126-AA91
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2098        [rplus]Commercial Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier....................    2126-AA01
2099        [rplus]Commercial Learner Permits.....................................................    2126-AA03
2100        [rplus]Qualification of Drivers; Field of Vision......................................    2126-AA05
2101        Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Investigations; Disqualifications and    2126-AA15
            Penalties.............................................................................
2102        [rplus]Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations (Section 610    2126-AA32
            Review)...............................................................................
2103        Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Ratings.............................................    2126-AA37
2104        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; General Amendments................    2126-AA61
2105        [rplus]Certification of Compliance With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)    2126-AA69
2106        [rplus]Penalties, Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for Mexico-Domiciled         2126-AA72
            Motor Carriers........................................................................
2107        [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents..............................    2126-AA76
2108        [rplus]Enforcement of Operating Authority Requirements................................    2126-AA78
2109        Title VI Regulations for FMCSA Financial Assistance Recipients........................    2126-AA79
2110        Qualifications of Motor Carriers To Self-Insure Their Operations and Fees To Support      2126-AA82
            the Approval and Compliance Process; Withdrawal.......................................
2111        [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers....................................................    2126-AA90
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                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2112        [rplus]Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Safety.........................................    2126-AA18
2113        General Jurisdiction Over Freight Forwarder Service...................................    2126-AA25
2114        [rplus]Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate Beyond U.S.      2126-AA34
            Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border.........................
2115        [rplus]Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor      2126-AA35
            Carriers Operating in the United States...............................................
2116        [rplus]Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses With a Hazardous         2126-AA70
            Materials Endorsement.................................................................
2117        [rplus]Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle.....................    2126-AA84
2118        [rplus]Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance..................    2126-AA89
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2119        [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers--Sleeper Berth Rest Period.........................    2126-AA85
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2120        [rplus]Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program........................    2127-AJ17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2121        [rplus]Rear Convex Cross-View Mirrors.................................................    2127-AG41
2122        [rplus]Roof Crush Resistance..........................................................    2127-AG51
2123        Child Restraint System Webbing Strength...............................................    2127-AI66
2124        Vehicles Built in Two or More Stages--Standard 201....................................    2127-AI93
2125        Part 571.3 Definitions, Designated Seating Position...................................    2127-AI94
2126        FMVSS 114, Theft Protection...........................................................    2127-AJ31
2127        [rplus]Reduced Stopping Distance Requirements for Truck Tractors......................    2127-AJ37
2128        FMVSS 213, Addition of 10-Year-Old Test Dummy.........................................    2127-AJ44
2129        Subpart T Hybrid III-10C Dummy, 10-Year-Old Child.....................................    2127-AJ49
2130        Buses Manufactured in Two or More Stages; Certification of Buses Manufactured in More     2127-AJ56
            Than One Stage........................................................................
2131        Motor Home and Travel Trailer Cargo Carrying Capacity and Loading Information             2127-AJ57
            Requirements..........................................................................
2132        FMVSS No. 208 CRS Installation Procedure for LATCH-Equipped Seats.....................    2127-AJ59
2133        [rplus]Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards, Model Year 2008 and Possibly Beyond    2127-AJ61
2134        Civil and Criminal Penalties..........................................................    2127-AJ62
2135        Replacement Lamps.....................................................................    2127-AJ67
2136        Safety Recalls........................................................................    2127-AJ68
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2137        [rplus]Upgrade Door Retention Performance.............................................    2127-AH34
2138        Modernize Controls and Displays.......................................................    2127-AI09
2139        Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor.................................................    2127-AI38
2140        Idle Stop Technology Used in Some Hybrid Electric Vehicles............................    2127-AI43

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2141        Procedures for Participating In and Receiving Data From the National Driver               2127-AI45
            Registration Problem Driver Pointer System............................................
2142        Parking Brakes for Non-School Bus Vehicles............................................    2127-AI47
2143        Convex Mirrors for Commercial Trucks..................................................    2127-AI52
2144        Enhanced Passenger-Side Mirror System.................................................    2127-AI53
2145        Record Retention of Retroactively Certified Vehicles: National Driver Registration....    2127-AI60
2146        Motorcycle Brake Controls.............................................................    2127-AI67
2147        [rplus]Event Data Recorders...........................................................    2127-AI72
2148        Incorporation of EuroSID II Dummy Into 49 CFR Part 572................................    2127-AI89
2149        CRS Registration Rulemaking, FMVSS No. 213 and Part 588...............................    2127-AI95
2150        Adaptive Frontal Lighting.............................................................    2127-AI97
2151        [rplus]5th Percentile Dummy Belted Barrier Crash Test Requirements--Standard 208......    2127-AI98
2152        Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People with Disabilities.........................    2127-AJ07
2153        [rplus]Side Impact Protection Upgrade--FMVSS No. 214..................................    2127-AJ10
2154        Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Definition of Low-Speed Vehicles...............    2127-AJ12
2155        Incorporation of SID-IIs Side Impact Crash Test Dummy into Part 572...................    2127-AJ16
2156        Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of the July 25, 2003, FMVSS No. 205 Final       2127-AJ43
            Rule..................................................................................
2157        FMVSS No. 217; Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release, Response to          2127-AJ47
            Petitions for Reconsideration.........................................................
2158        Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports, Defect and Noncompliance             2127-AJ48
            Notification..........................................................................
2159        Extension of Parts Marking--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration.................    2127-AJ51
2160        Theft Data for Calendar Year 2003.....................................................    2127-AJ53
2161        Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 2005.......................................    2127-AJ54
2162        Platform Lifts: Second Response to Petitions for Reconsideration......................    2127-AJ55
2163        Petitions for Reconsideration FMVSS No. 201 Seat Belt Mounting Structure Definition...    2127-AJ60
2164        Petition for Reconsideration of Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation by    2127-AJ63
            Registered Importers of Motor Vehicles................................................
2165        Final Rule, Petition for Reconsideration, FMVSS No. 301, Fuel System Integrity            2127-AJ64
            Rulemaking............................................................................
2166        [rplus]Tire Safety....................................................................    2127-AJ65
2167        Procedures for Participating In and Receiving Data From the National Driver Register      2127-AJ66
            Problem Driver Pointer System Pursuant to a Personnel Security Investigation and
            Determination.........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2168        [rplus]Review: Side Impact Protection.................................................    2127-AF54
2169        Review: Redesigned Air Bags...........................................................    2127-AH13
2170        [rplus]Frontal Offset Protection......................................................    2127-AH73
2171        Adaptation of Instrumented Lower Legs for Hybrid III Male and Female Adult Dummies....    2127-AI39
2172        Retroactive Certification of Commercial Vehicles by Motor Vehicle Manufacturers;          2127-AI59
            Recordkeeping and Record Retention....................................................
2173        Importation of Commercial Motor Vehicles..............................................    2127-AI64
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2174        Seating Systems Performance...........................................................    2127-AD08
2175        Certification Requirements of Multistage Vehicles.....................................    2127-AE27
2176        [rplus]Fuel Economy Standards--Rights and Responsibilities of Manufacturers in the        2127-AG97
            Context of Changes in Corporate Relationships.........................................
2177        [rplus]FMVSS: Head Restraints (Height and Distance Requirements)......................    2127-AH09
2178        Accelerator Control Systems...........................................................    2127-AH71
2179        Vehicles With Raised Roofs............................................................    2127-AH74

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2180        Special Purpose Vehicles..............................................................    2127-AH75
2181        Brake Hoses...........................................................................    2127-AH79
2182        Clarify Test Procedures for Brake Fluids..............................................    2127-AH96
2183        Improve Motorcycle Helmet Head Protection.............................................    2127-AI03
2184        Label Placement on Rear Impact Guards.................................................    2127-AI04
2185        Review: Antilock Brake Systems for Heavy Trucks.......................................    2127-AI14
2186        Review: Rear-Impact Guards for Truck Trailers.........................................    2127-AI15
2187        Cargo Carrying Capacity...............................................................    2127-AI50
2188        Horizontal Discharge Trailers.........................................................    2127-AI56
2189        Allow Roll-Bar During Brake Testing...................................................    2127-AI63
2190        GM Petition on Amending FMVSS No. 301 and FMVSS Nos. 208, 212, 219, 303, and 305          2127-AI76
            (Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review)......................................
2191        Warning Label and Additional Conspicuity Features for Low-Speed Vehicles..............    2127-AI84
2192        [rplus]Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Occupant Crash Protection..............    2127-AI91
2193        Amend Regulatory Definition of Motorcycle To Exclude Low-Speed Motorcycles............    2127-AJ13
2194        [rplus]Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems...............................................    2127-AJ23
2195        Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program; Request for Product Plan         2127-AJ26
            Information...........................................................................
2196        Civil Penalties (Part 578)............................................................    2127-AJ32
2197        Defect and Non-Compliance Responsibility and Reports..................................    2127-AJ33
2198        List of Nonconforming Vehicles Eligible for Importation...............................    2127-AJ35
2199        Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of TREAD Child Restraint Performance (FMVSS     2127-AJ40
            No. 213)..............................................................................
2200        Reporting of Information and Communications About Potential Defects...................    2127-AJ41
2201        Delay of Effective Date of 49 CFR 571.403, Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles       2127-AJ50
            and 49 CFR 571.404 Platform Lift Installation in Motor Vehicles.......................
2202        High-Theft Lines for Model Year 2006..................................................    2127-AJ52
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                              Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2203        Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment        2130-AB65
            Accidents/Incidents...................................................................
2204        Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Miscellaneous Amendments and Application of         2130-AB67
            Safety Appliances on Existing Passenger Equipment.....................................
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                                Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2205        [rplus]Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal and Train Control      2130-AA94
            Systems...............................................................................
2206        [rplus]Locomotive Crashworthiness.....................................................    2130-AB23
2207        [rplus]Locomotive Event Recorders.....................................................    2130-AB34
2208        [rplus]Occupational Noise Exposure for Railroad Operating Employees...................    2130-AB56
2209        Retention of Current Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/           2130-AB57
            Incidents During Calendar Year 2003 and Until Further Amended.........................
2210        Railroad Workplace Safety.............................................................    2130-AB63
2211        Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Steam Locomotives............................    2130-AB64
2212        Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment...........................................    2130-AB66
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2213        [rplus]Whistle Bans at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings...................................    2130-AA71

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2214        Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock........................................    2130-AB41
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                                Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2215        Environmental Impact and Related Procedures...........................................    2132-AA78
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2216        School Bus Operations.................................................................    2132-AA67
2217        [rplus]Rail Fixed Guideway Systems: State Safety Oversight............................    2132-AA76
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2218        Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories.....................    2135-AA20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                      Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2219        Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Storage of Explosives During Transportation.....    2137-AE06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                   Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2220        [rplus]Gas Gathering Line Definition..................................................    2137-AB15
2221        Pipeline Safety: Annual Update of Standards Incorporated by Reference.................    2137-AD68
2222        Hazardous Materials Regulations: Aluminum Cylinders -- Revised Requalification and Use    2137-AD78
            Criteria for the DOT 3 AL Cylinder Made of Aluminum Alloy 6351-TG.....................
2223        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Packaging Amendments...............................    2137-AD89
2224        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Infectious Substances; Harmonization With the United          2137-AD93
            Nations...............................................................................
2225        Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Gathering Pipelines and Low-Stress Lines That Could     2137-AD98
            Impact Unusually Sensitive Areas (USAs) and Commercial Navigable Waterways............
2226        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Authorization of Use of                 2137-AE01
            International Standards...............................................................
2227        Pipeline Safety: Integrity Management Pipeline Repair Permitting......................    2137-AE07
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                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2228        [rplus]Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation.....................    2137-AC00

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2229        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Aircraft................    2137-AD18
2230        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo      2137-AD36
            Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids..................................................
2231        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries.......................    2137-AD48
2232        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments.........................................    2137-AD87
2233        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Lighters and Lighter Refills.............    2137-AD88
2234        Hazardous Materials: Requirements for UN Standard Cylinders (Rulemaking Resulting From    2137-AD91
            a Section 610 Review).................................................................
2235        Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime             2137-AD92
            Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical
            Instructions..........................................................................
2236        Pipeline Safety: Implementation of Effective Public Information Programs..............    2137-AD96
2237        Pipeline Safety: Criteria For Direct Assessment of Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines.    2137-AD97
2238        Definition of ``Offer a Hazardous Material for Transportation'' and ``Offeror''.......    2137-AE04
2239        [rplus]Prohibition on the Transportation of Primary Lithium Batteries Aboard Passenger    2137-AE05
            Aircraft..............................................................................
2240        Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Miscellaneous Clarifications...........    2137-AE08
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                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2241        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Generators      2137-AD33
            Aboard Aircraft.......................................................................
2242        Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous      2137-AD70
            Materials.............................................................................
2243        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Security of Toxic by            2137-AE02
            Inhalation Materials..................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2244        [rplus]Pipeline Safety: Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines......................    2137-AC30
2245        [rplus]Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, Unloading, and    2137-AC68
            Storage...............................................................................
2246        Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates to Pipeline Safety Requirements (1999)..............    2137-AD35
2247        Hazardous Materials: Revision of the Requirements for Hazardous Waste Manifest........    2137-AD50
2248        Agency Reorganization; Nomenclature Change and Technical Amendments...................    2137-AD77
2249        Hazardous Materials: Exemptions into Regulations......................................    2137-AD84
2250        Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operator Personnel       2137-AD95
            Qualification Program.................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2251        Application Fee for Administrative Waivers of the Coastwise Trade Laws................    2133-AB50
2252        Maritime Education and Training--Amendments...........................................    2133-AB63
2253        Launch Barge Waiver Program...........................................................    2133-AB67
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2254        Maritime Education and Training.......................................................    2133-AB60
2255        Amended Service Obligation Reporting Requirements for State Maritime Academy Graduates    2133-AB61

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2256        [rplus]Maritime Security Program......................................................    2133-AB62
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                                   Maritime Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2257        [rplus]Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and Shippers Having        2133-AB37
            Responsibility To Provide a Preference for U.S.-Flag Vessels in the Shipment of
            Cargoes on Ocean Vessels..............................................................
2258        [rplus]Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise         2133-AB51
            Trade; Second Rulemaking..............................................................
2259        Amended Service Obligation Reporting Requirements for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy        2133-AB57
            Graduates.............................................................................
2260        Deferment of Service Obligations of Midshipmen Recipients of Scholarships or              2133-AB58
            Fellowships...........................................................................
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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1983. USE OF OXYGEN BY AIR CARRIER PASSENGERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41705

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will address the carriage and use of medical oxygen 
devices by passengers aboard commercial aircraft. The rule will address 
the carriage and use of electronic medical oxygen equipment that does 
not contain hazardous material and it will cover other types of oxygen 
delivery systems in accordance with FAA standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1984. [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: This rulemaking requested public comments from reporting 
carriers and aviation data users on the nature, scope, source, and 
means for collecting, processing, and distributing airline traffic, 
fare, and financial data. Specifically, it invited comments on whether 
existing airline traffic, fare, and financial data should be amended, 
supplemented, or replaced; whether selected forms and reports should be 
retained, modified, or eliminated; whether the Department should 
require all aviation data to be filed electronically; and how the 
aviation data system should be reengineered to enhance efficiency and 
to reduce costs for both the Department and the airline industry.

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                            02/17/05                     70 FR 8139
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/18/05                    70 FR 20098
Extended NPRM Comment Period End07/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

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1985. [rplus]REVIEW OF DATA FILED BY CERTIFICATED OR COMMUTER AIR 
CARRIERS TO SUPPORT CONTINUING FITNESS DETERMINATIONS INVOLVING 
CITIZENSHIP ISSUES

Priority: Other Significant

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 rulemaking would clarify and codify procedures that may 
be used during continuing fitness reviews of U.S. carriers when 
citizenship is at issue. It would add a new paragraph to 14 CFR 204.5 
that explains that, if the Department determines that more public 
procedures are needed during the course of a continuing fitness review 
to resolve issues relating to the carrier's citizenship, it will be 
done on a case-by-case basis; it would also provide examples of what 
these procedures may be.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/30/03                    68 FR 44675
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/29/03
NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1986. [rplus]ACCOMMODATIONS IN AIR TRAVEL FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING 
INDIVIDUALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41705; 49 USC 41310; 49 USC 41702; 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would expand accommodations provided to deaf, 
hard of hearing, and deaf-blind air travelers under the Air Carrier 
Access Act. The purpose of this rulemaking would be to improve access 
for air travelers who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind during 
all phases of air travel, from the airport to the flight itself. This 
rule would apply to certain foreign and domestic air carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, Room 4116/C-70, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




1987. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355, sec 2455; 108 Stat. 3327; 31 USC 6101 
note; EO 11738 (3 CFR 1973 Comp., p.799); EO 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., 
p. 189)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The nonsignificant NPRM would amend the Department's 
suspension and debarment rule by adopting optional lower tier coverage 
prohibiting excluded persons from participating in subcontracts at 
lower tiers below the first tier below a covered contract.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Laura Aguilar, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, C-10, Room 10102, 400 7th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-0365
Fax: 202-366-9170
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1988. [bull] SHORT-TERM LENDING PROGRAM (STLP)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 332

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would provide guidelines for the Departments Short-
Term Lending Program designed for disadvantaged business enterprises 
(DBEs) involved in transportation related contracts. In respond to the 
developmental needs of DBEs, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center developed the Short-
Term Lending Program to guarantee short-term revolving lines of credit 
for certified DBEs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Tanika Davis, Department of Transportation, Office of 
the Secretary, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD50

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_______________________________________________________________________




1989. [bull] PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN 
AIRPORT CONCESSIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 47107; 42 USC 2000d; 49 USC 322; EO 12138

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 26; 49 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action seeks further comment on the issue of business 
size standards for the Department of Transportation's airport 
concession disadvantaged business enterprise (ACDBE) program. It also 
requests comment on issues such as additional measures to combat fraud 
and abuse in the program and to provide additional flexibility for 
airports in implementing the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/05                    70 FR 14520
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/05
SNPRM                           03/22/05                    70 FR 14520
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/20/05
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1990. [rplus]FEES AND CHARGES FOR SPECIAL SERVICES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 46101; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 389

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking revises 14 CFR part 389 to bring the fees we 
charge to beneficiaries of certain economic, aviation-related licensing 
services in line with the costs incurred to provide those services. It 
also removes or updates obsolete provisions and organizational 
references included in the existing regulations. This rulemaking was 
recently upgraded to significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/99                     64 FR 3229
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/99
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John Miller, Analyst, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, X-60, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4834

RIN: 2105-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1991. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Transportation is proposing to amend its 
rules implementing the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) by adopting as 
its standards revised accessibility guidelines proposed by the Access 
Board. The Access Board published an NPRM to revise and update the 
accessibility guidelines for the ADA and Architectural Barriers Act 
(ABA) in the November 16, 1999 issue of the Federal Register, and 
published final rules in July 2004. The Department's final rules will 
incorporate the new ADAAG as well as technical amendments the Access 
Board plans to make in spring 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/00                    65 FR 48444
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/00
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1992. 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: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is amending a 
provision of its drug and alcohol testing procedures to change one of 
the criteria for determining whether a urine specimen should be 
regarded as substituted. The amendment changes

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the creatinine criterion for substitution. The change is based on the 
Department's experience since the adoption of its current rule and new 
scientific information on the subject.

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                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




1993. [rplus]PETITION OF THE NATIONAL AIR CARRIER ASSOCIATION FOR 
RULEMAKING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40102; 49 USC 40109; 49 USC 
40113; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department seeks comment on a proposal to revise its 
rules on charter operations. This proposal arises from a petition filed 
by the National Air Carrier Association (NACA). NACA seeks to make 
changes to the definitions and standards the Department uses to 
determine whether to grant or deny foreign air carrier requests to 
conduct certain types of international charter flights in 14 CFR part 
212. The Department grants NACA's petition, and proposes to make some, 
but not all of the changes sought by NACA. The Department proposes to 
make revisions to definitions in part 212 relating to charter types, 
and to modify the Department's current charter application form so as 
to require updated reciprocity information as well as numbers of U.S.-
homeland services vs. U.S.-non-homeland services. The Department does 
not anticipate adopting NACA's requests to impose a reciprocity 
standard that ensures substantially equivalent opportunities for U.S. 
carriers in the homeland of the applicant, or to accord U.S. carriers a 
right of first refusal over foreign carrier requests to conduct certain 
U.S.-originating charter operations. At the request of OMB, this 
rulemaking has been reclassified as significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/05                     70 FR 3158
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/05
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: George L. Wellington, Chief, Foreign Air Carrier 
Licensing Division, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2391

RIN: 2105-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




1994. ELIMINATION OF COMMUTER AIR CARRIER REGISTRATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 401, 411, 413, 415, 417, 40101, 40102, 40109; 
49 USC 41113, 41101, 41103, 41301, 41504, 41702, 41708, 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 201, 203; 14 CFR 205, 215; 14 CFR 298, 380; 14 CFR 
385, 389

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department proposes to amend the regulations governing 
air taxi operators and commuter air carriers to eliminate the 
requirement that commuter air carriers file initial and amended 
registration forms. The information provided on such forms is 
duplicative of information that commuter air carriers are separately 
required to file under other regulations. Accordingly, the proposed 
amendment will simplify the process of applying for and maintaining 
commuter air carrier authority. The Department also proposes to make 
conforming amendments to other rules affected by the proposed 
amendment, as well as to make other minor administrative, editorial, 
clarifying, and organizational changes to rules applicable to air taxi 
operators and commuter air carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/04                    69 FR 62833
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/04
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Vanessa Wilkins, Transportation Industry Analyst, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9721
Fax: 202 366-7638
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




1995. [rplus]DISPLAY OF JOINT OPERATIONS IN CARRIER-OWNED COMPUTER 
RESERVATIONS SYSTEMS REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would terminate rules prohibiting airlines 
that own, control, or operate a computer reservations system from 
denying access to the system to two or more airlines whose flights 
share a single designator code and from discriminating against any 
airline because the airline uses the same designator code as another 
airline. This action would be consistent with the Department's 
determination that its

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comprehensive rules governing the operation of airline computer 
reservations systems should be terminated (see 69 FR 976 (January 7, 
2004)).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/05                    70 FR 16990
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/05
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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]

Related RIN: Related to 2105-AC65
RIN: 2105-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1996. [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, 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 rulemaking would 
address these issues and propose feasible requirements to make 
passenger vessels accessible to, and usable by, individuals with 
disabilities. Timing of this rulemaking is dependent on action by the 
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access 
Board) to adopt accessibility guidelines for passenger vessels. The 
Access Board plans to publish an ANPRM and Notice of Availability in 
the summer of 2004. DOT is preparing a concurrent ANPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/26/04                    69 FR 69246
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/28/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1997. [rplus]NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 14 USC 41702; 14 USC 41705; 14 USC 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1998. 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

URL For More Information:

[[Page 27249]]

dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Ferguise L 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1999. TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION REGULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 12 CFR 1201 to 1253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the Transportation Acquisition 
Regulation (TAR) to reflect changes to the TAR, to reflect 
organizational changes in the Department, to incorporate recent 
statutory changes and government mandates, and to accomplish editorial 
changes for clarification. This rule is considered nonsignificant 
because it is an administrative action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/07/05                     70 FR 6506
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/09/05
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/08/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2000. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION (SSI)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 is a nonsignificant technical amendment to the existing 
DOT/TSA SSI rule that would correct an unintended limitation in parties 
that have a need to know SSI. The amendment authorizes the sharing of 
vulnerability assessments and certain other SSI with covered persons 
who meet the need to know requirements regardless of mode of 
transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule - Technical Amendment01/07/05                     70 FR 1379
Final Rule Effective            01/07/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2001. [rplus]NAVIGATION OF FOREIGN CIVIL AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE UNITED 
STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40102; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 41703

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 375

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 375 of the Department's regulations, 14 CFR part 375 
provides for the operation in the United States of foreign civil 
aircraft that are not engaged in common carriage. Persons or entities 
seeking to operate foreign civil aircraft within the United States 
involving the carriage of persons, property and mail for remuneration 
or hire must obtain a foreign aircraft permit from the Department under 
that part. On May 16, 2003, the National Business Aircraft Association 
(NBAA), a trade association that represents many business aircraft 
operators throughout the United States, wrote to the Department 
requesting a policy determination that certain types of operations that 
its representative companies might perform using U.S.-registered 
foreign civil aircraft (such as carriage of a company's own officials 
and guests, or aircraft time-sharing, interchange or joint ownership 
arrangements between companies) do not, in fact, constitute operations 
for remuneration or hire within the meaning of part 375. The NBAA noted 
that a favorable response would eliminate the need for the companies 
involved to secure a permit for such operations. This rulemaking would 
amend 14 CFR part 375 to clarify those circumstances under which 
companies operating U.S.-registered foreign civil aircraft are not 
deemed to be involved in air commerce for remuneration or hire and, 
therefore, are not required under part 375 to obtain a foreign aircraft 
permit. At the request of OMB, this rulemaking has been reclassified as 
significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/05                     70 FR 6382
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: David Modesitt, Chief, Europe Division, Office of 
International Aviation, Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2384

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Fax: 202 366-3694

RIN: 2105-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




2002. PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 102, 301, 322, 5331, 20140, 31306, 54101

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule amends DOT specimen validity testing 
(SVT) procedures to avoid inconsistencies with a Department of Health 
and Human Services rule that goes into effect November 1, 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/09/04                    69 FR 64865
Interim Final Rule Effective    11/09/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/09/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




2003. [bull] DISCLOSURE OF CODE SHARING AND LONG-TERM WET LEASE 
ARRANGEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41712

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 257

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is 
proposing to amend its rule governing the disclosure of code-share and 
long-term wet lease arrangements in print advertisements of scheduled 
passenger services to permit carriers to disclose generically that some 
of the advertised service may involve travel on another carrier, so 
long as they also identify a list of all potential carriers involved in 
serving the markets being advertised. This proposed action is being 
taken in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by United 
Airlines, Inc.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/05                     70 FR 2372
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Blane A Workie, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, Room 4116/C-70, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2004. 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.

Abstract: This rulemaking would update the rule governing the DBE 
airport concession program. It revises and updates the Department's 
regulation concerning participation by airport concessionaire 
disadvantaged business enterprises (ACDBEs) in the concessions 
activities of airports receiving Federal assistance from the airport 
improvement program (AIP) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 
It makes the ACDBE concessions rule parallel in many important respects 
to the Department's DBE regulation for Federally assisted contracts. It 
also addresses issues such as goal-setting, personal net worth and 
business size standards, and counting ACDBE participation by car rental 
companies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

SNPRM                           09/08/00                    65 FR 54454
SNPRM Comment Period End        10/23/00
Final Action                    03/22/05                    70 FR 14496

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2005. [bull] REPORTS BY CARRIERS ON INCIDENTS INVOLVING ANIMALS DURING 
AIR TRANSPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-181

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 234

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is 
making a technical change to the August 11, 2003, final rule 
implementing section 710 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and 
Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21) to require the reporting 
airlines to submit the required information on the loss, injury, or 
death of an animal during air transport to DOT's Aviation Consumer 
Protection Division rather than the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
and, accordingly, is making the rule part of DOT's economic 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      02/14/05                     70 FR 7393
Final Rule Effective            03/16/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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]

Related RIN: Related to 2120-AH69
RIN: 2105-AD48
BILLING CODE 4910--62--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2006. [rplus]CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS (SECTION 
610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Review To Be Completed          06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Ward Keech, Office of Aviation Policy and Plans, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3312

RIN: 2120-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2007. 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                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

[[Page 27252]]

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2008. 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                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
Fax: 425-227-1320
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




2009. 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                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2010. [rplus]AGING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM (WIDESPREAD FATIGUE DAMAGE)

Priority: Other Significant

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: This rulemaking would 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 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                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Walker Sippel, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98039-4056
Phone: 425 227-2774
Fax: 425 227-1232

RIN: 2120-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




2011. 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.

[[Page 27253]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________




2012. SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. 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 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will withdraw a previously published final 
rule that amended 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                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Rick Domingo, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3587

RIN: 2120-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




2013. AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING QUALITIES IN ICING CONDITIONS

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: The FAA proposes to amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes to introduce new requirements to evaluate 
airplane performance and handling characteristics in icing conditions. 
The proposal will revise the requirements related to ice protection 
systems on these airplanes, and will harmonize the U.S. airworthiness 
standards with the European Joint Aviation Requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Don Stimson, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain 
Region 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-1129
Fax: 425-227-1320
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




2014. [rplus]FLIGHTDECK DOOR MONITORING AND CREW DISCREET ALERTING 
SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701-44702; 49 USC 44705; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require passenger-carrying transport 
category airplanes used in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations 
to have a means to allow the flightcrew to visually monitor the door 
area outside the flightdeck. This would allow the flightcrew to 
identify persons requesting entry into the flightdeck, and to detect 
suspicious behavior or potential threats. In addition, operations 
requiring the presence of flight attendants, the rulemaking would 
require that the flight attendants have a means to discreetly notify 
the flightcrew of suspicious activity or security breaches in the 
cabin. The rulemaking would address standards adopted by the 
International Civil Aviation Organization following the September 11, 
2001, terrorist attacks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Joe Keenan, Air Carrier Operations Branch, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 W, Independence Ave., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8166
Fax: 202-267-9579
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI16

[[Page 27254]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2015. [rplus]WASHINGTON, DC, METROPOLITAN AREA SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will codify restrictions for certain aircraft 
operations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. This action is 
necessary because of the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks. The FAA 
intends by this action to help the Department of Homeland Security and 
the Department of Defense protect national assets in the National 
Capital region.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




2016. [rplus]TRANSPORT AIRPLANE FUEL TANK FLAMMABILITY REDUCTION

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will require that flammability reduction 
means be incorporated into existing airplanes, newly manufactured 
airplanes, and new designs. It proposes new design standards for future 
and pending applications for type certification as well as new 
operating rules for retrofitting existing airplanes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Dostert, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Northwest Mountain Region 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, 
WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2132
Fax: 425-227-1320
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




2017. [rplus]ENHANCED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM FOR AIRPLANE SYSTEMS (EAPAS) 
AND SFAR 88

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 1372; 49 USC 40103; 
49 USC 40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 
49 USC 40119 to 40120; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 4401; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 
44701 to 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44713; 49 USC 44715 to 44717

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 
14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would change wiring system and fuel tank 
system requirements for transport category airplanes. It would organize 
and clarify design requirements for wire systems by moving existing 
regulatory references to wiring into a single section of the 
regulations specifically for wiring and adding new certification rules 
to address aging issues in wire systems. This rulemaking would require 
holders of type certificates for certain transport category airplanes 
to conduct analyses and make necessary changes to existing Instruction 
for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to improve maintenance procedures for 
wire systems. It would require operators to incorporate those ICA for 
wiring into their maintenance or inspections programs. It would also 
clarify requirements of certain existing operational rules for 
operators to incorporate ICA for fuel tank systems into their 
maintenance or inspection programs. The intent of this rule is to help 
ensure the continued safety of commercial airplanes by improving the 
design, installation, and maintenance of their electrical wiring 
systems as well as by aligning those requirements as closely as 
possible with the requirements for fuel tank system safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Stephen M. Slotte, Aircraft Certification Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98055-2315
Phone: 425 227-2315
Fax: 425 227-1320
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




2018. [rplus]AGING AIRCRAFT SAFETY--DEVELOPMENT OF TC AND STC HOLDER 
DATA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

[[Page 27255]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require type certificate holders and 
supplemental type certificate holders of certain transport category 
airplanes to develop data to support damage-tolerance-based inspections 
and procedures for repairs, alterations and modifications. It would 
also help ensure that maintenance of the airplanes age sensitive parts 
and components have been adequate and timely. These actions are needed 
to assure that 14 CFR part 121 certificate holders have the necessary 
data to comply with the damage tolerance requirements of the Aging 
Airplane Safety rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Greg Schneider, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425 227-2116
Fax: 425-227-1181
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




2019. FAA-APPROVED CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701-44702

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will remove the necessity for air carriers to 
go through the exemption process for child restraints that are approved 
by only the FAA through a Type Certificate, Supplemental Type 
Certificate, or Technical Standard Order. This rulemaking will lessen 
the regulatory burden to industry while maintaining or increasing 
safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: 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-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________




2020. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES TO COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70121

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 401; 14 CFR 404; 14 CFR 413; 14 CFR 415; 14 CFR 
420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will prohibit obtrusive space advertising and 
make other minor changes to the regulations governing commercial space 
transportation. The proposed changes are necessary to reflect a 
statutory change, capture current practice, and to correct errors in a 
table. The purpose of the changes is to give the public and the 
regulated industry accurate and current information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Michelle Murray, Office of Commercial Space 
Transportation, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-267-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




2021. [bull] SAFETY APPROVALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70121

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 414

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Associate Administrator for Commercial Space 
Transportation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department 
of Transportation (DOT), proposes to amend the FAA's commercial space 
transportation regulations by adding procedures for obtaining a safety 
approval. Application for a safety approval is strictly voluntary. A 
safety approval is an FAA determination that a licensed launch or 
reentry may be conducted using a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, 
safety system, process, service, or personnel approved under this part. 
The safety approval holder could then offer a launch vehicle, reentry 
vehicle, safety system, process, service, or personnel to prospective 
launch and reentry licensees for use within a defined and proven 
envelope. Those licensees would not need added FAA approval of that 
portion of their license application. Proposed rules are needed to 
establish the procedures for obtaining a safety approval from the FAA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Charles P Brinkman, Licensing and Safety Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7715
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI50

[[Page 27256]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2022. [bull] [rplus]PART 145: REPAIR STATIONS--RATINGS AND QUALITY 
SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 
USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 4717

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations for repair 
stations by revising the system of ratings and requiring repair 
stations to establish a quality program. This rulemaking will add 
changes critical to maintaining safety. These include: requiring a 
repair station to maintain a capability list; requiring a repair 
station to designate a chief inspector; requiring permanent housing for 
all repair stations for their facilities, equipment, materials, and 
personnel; and identifying reasons for denying a repair station 
certificate, especially when a previously held certificate has been 
revoked. In addition, the rulemaking will clarify recent revisions to 
the repair station regulations. This action is necessary to reflect 
changes in aviation technology and repair station business practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Herbert E. Daniel, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3109
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




2023. [bull] EXPERIMENTAL PERMIT FOR SUBORBITAL REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101; 49 USC 70103; 49 USC 70104; 49 USC 
70105; 49 USC 70121

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 461

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will define the process and standards for the 
issuance and maintenance of an experimental permit. An experimental 
permit will authorize the launch of developmental reusable suborbital 
rockets. The purpose of an experimental permit is to allow launches of 
developmental reusable suborbital rockets with less regulatory burden 
on the launch operator than would otherwise be the case with a 
traditional license.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Randy Repcheck, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-8760

RIN: 2120-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




2024. [bull] [rplus]COMMERCIAL HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT REGULATIONS PERTAINING 
TO CREW AND SPACE FLIGHT PARTICIPANTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70121

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 401; 14 CFR 431; 14 CFR 432; 14 CFR 440; 14 CFR 
450

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will develop regulations that will govern the 
design or operation of a launch vehicle to protect the health and 
safety of crew in vehicles carrying space flight participants for 
compensation or hire.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Ken Wong, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-8465

RIN: 2120-AI57
_______________________________________________________________________




2025. [bull] SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL USE 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 proposal would amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category Airplanes by adding new cabin interior criteria for 
operators of private use airplanes. These standards may be used instead 
of the specific requirements that affect transport category airplanes 
operated by air carriers. The proposed standards would supplement the 
requirements for operation under the air traffic and general operating 
rules. This proposal is intended to provide alternative criteria for 
transport category airplanes that are operated for private use. It is 
necessary to provide an acceptable level of safety for those 
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Alan Sinclair, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenuew, SW, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425 227-1320

RIN: 2120-AI61

[[Page 27257]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2026. INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a nonsignificant body of regulations which prescribes 
altitudes for the operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules 
(IFR) on Federal airways, jet routes, area navigation low or high 
routes, or other direct routes for which a minimum en route IFR 
altitude is designated in 14 CFR part 95. In addition, mountainous 
areas and changeover points are designated. These regulations are an 
established body of technical requirements that are issued routinely 
and frequently to maintain operational efficiency. Total actions 
expected-270. 10/00/2004 - 10/00/2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action will continue through    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Anne Graham, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, General Aviation and Commercial Division, 800 
Independencs Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8212

RIN: 2120-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




2027. 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 Directive are nonsignificant. Total action expected - 
550. 10/00/2004 - 11/00/2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions will continue through   10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2028. STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

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 - 3300. 10/00/
2004-10/00/2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Anne Graham, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, General Aviation and Commercial Division, 800 
Independencs Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8212

RIN: 2120-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




2029. [rplus]AIRSPACE ACTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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 rulemaking will modify the Santa Ana, CA, Class C 
airspace area. Specifically, this rule will standardize and complete 
the 5 nautical mile (NM) inner circle; re-align the south and southwest 
quadrants; and expand the north and east boundaries of the Santa Ana 
Class C airspace area. This rulemaking will improve the management of 
aircraft operations in the Santa Ana, CA, terminal area; enhance 
safety; reduce the potential for midair collision in the Santa Ana 
Class C airspace area; and accommodate the concerns of airspace users.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/02                    67 FR 57943
NPRM Revision                   10/28/04                    69 FR 62832
Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2030. [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

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

Abstract: This action would require that all seats of transport 
category airplanes used in air carrier operations and 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 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 Comment Period End        03/03/03
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Hal Jensen, Aircraft Certification Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8807

RIN: 2120-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




2031. 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
Final Action                    05/00/05

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2032. [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; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 121; 
14 CFR 136; 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 136; 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 27259]]

Abstract: This rulemaking will consider 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. Hot air balloons and gliders would not be 
included in this amendment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/03                    68 FR 60571
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/04                     69 FR 2529
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2033. [rplus]FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS REGARDING AIRCRAFT PARTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking 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. It 
would also permit increased inspection by the FAA of records regarding 
the quality of aircraft parts. The additional requirements are needed 
to help prevent persons from representing parts as suitable for use on 
civil aircraft when in fact they may not be. The rulemaking is 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                    09/00/05

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Beverly Sharkey, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 13873 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171-3223
Phone: 703 668-3777
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________




2034. [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 from a 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. 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. FAA held a public meeting on 
this issue in March 2005. A draft rule is available in docket 7953 at 
http://dms.dot.gov. After the public meeting, and after reviewing any 
comments received on the draft rule, FAA will consider its next steps.

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
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Rene Rey, Licensing and Safety Division, Office of 
Commercial Space, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385-4805

RIN: 2120-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




2035. [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

[[Page 27260]]

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 145; 14 CFR 
145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the FAA's hazardous materials 
(hazmat) training requirements for air carriers and commercial 
operators certificated to operate under part 121 or part 135. In 
addition, the rulemaking would propose 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's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). 
The FAA is updating its regulations because hazmat transport and the 
aviation industry have changed significantly since the FAA promulgated 
its current hazmat training standards to 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                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




2036. [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; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the digital flight data recorder 
(DFDR) regulations for transport category airplanes to add a 
requirement for all Boeing 737 (B-737) series airplanes to record 
additional flight data parameters. It is based on safety 
recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board 
(NTSB) 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         12/22/99
Final Action                    12/00/05

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Timothy Shaver, Avionic Systems Branch, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-385-4686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




2037. [rplus]FLIGHT SIMULATION DEVICE QUALIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 11; 14 CFR 60; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 
CFR 141; 14 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations establishing flight 
simulation device qualification requirements for all certificate 
holders in a new part. The basis of these requirements currently exists 
in different parts of the FAA's regulation and in advisory circulars. 
The proposed changes would consolidate and update flight simulation 
device requirements. This action is significant because of substantial 
public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/02                    67 FR 20284
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/15/02                    67 FR 69149
Notice of On-Line Public Forum  11/21/02                    67 FR 70184
NPRM Comment Period End         12/24/02
NPRM Extended Comment Period End02/24/03
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Edward Cook, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, 
College Park, GA 30337
Phone: 404 305-6100

RIN: 2120-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




2038. REVISIONS TO THE INDUSTRY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REGULATIONS

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 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: In Notice 02-04, published on February 28, 2002, the FAA 
proposed to make it clear that each person who performs a safety-
sensitive function directly or by contract (including by subcontract at 
any tier) for an employer

[[Page 27261]]

is subject to drug and alcohol testing. The comment period closed on 
July 29, 2002. Several commenters stated that the change was more than 
clarifying and would have an economic impact. The FAA has prepared an 
initial regulatory evaluation on this issue. The FAA has issued an SNRM 
to make it clear that each person who performs a safety-sensitive 
function for an employer is subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/02                     67 FR 9366
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/29/02                    67 FR 37361
NPRM Comment Period End         05/29/02
NPRM Extended Comment Period End07/29/02
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Diane Wood, Manager, Drug Abatement Branch, Office of 
Aerospace Medicine, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8442

RIN: 2120-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




2039. 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                            02/11/04                     69 FR 6856
NPRM Comment Period End         06/10/04
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2040. [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 rulemaking would amend the instrument and equipment 
requirements for airplanes operated in domestic, flag, and supplemental 
operations. Specifically, the rulemaking would require affected 
airplanes to have the capability to help assure immediate activation of 
the designated air traffic control (ATC) hijack alert code, and 
continuous transmission of that code to ATC during a hijack situation. 
This action would respond to the heightened threat to U.S. civil 
aviation. The FAA believed that this capability would help provide ATC 
personnel with more time to initiate a national security response to a 
potential airplane hijack situation. However, following a review of the 
comments, the FAA is considering withdrawing the NPRM because of 
uncertainty about whether it is justified.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/03                     68 FR 1942
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/03
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2041. AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV) AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

[[Page 27262]]

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                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2042. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORGANIZATION DESIGNATION AUTHORIZATION (ODA) 
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 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 145; 14 CFR 183; 14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would create an Organization Designation 
Authorization (OD) Program that would incorporate all organization 
designees' rules within 14 CFR 183. It would 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/04                     69 FR 2970
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/04
Final Rule                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2043. AIRMAN AND MEDICAL CERTIFICATE DISQUALIFICATION BASED ON ALCOHOL 
VIOLATIONS AND REFUSALS TO SUBMIT TO DRUG OR ALCOHOL TESTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44701-44703; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 67; 14 CFR 91; 14 
CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will 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 FAA. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/04                    69 FR 74897
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2044. [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 Transportation Security Administration 
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
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

[[Page 27263]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2045. [rplus]STAGE 4 AIRCRAFT NOISE STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

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: This rulemaking would establish a new noise standard for 
subsonic jet airplanes and subsonic transport category large airplanes. 
This noise 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, 
2006. 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 International Civil Aviation 
Organization Annex 16 Chapter 4 noise standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/03                    68 FR 67329
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2046. [rplus]EXTENDED OPERATIONS (ETOPS) OF MULTI-ENGINE AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

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: This rulemaking would govern the design, maintenance, and 
operation of airplanes and engines for flights that go certain long 
distances beyond an adequate airport. This rulemaking would extend some 
requirements that previously applied only to two-engine airplanes to 
airplanes with more than two-engines. This rulemaking would implement 
existing best practices and policy, industry recommendations and 
international standards to assure that long-range flight will operate 
safely.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/03                    68 FR 64730
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/04
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Eric VanOpstal, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3774

RIN: 2120-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




2047. [rplus]PROCESS FOR REQUESTING WAIVER OF MANDATORY SEPARATION AGE 
FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINSTRATION (FAA) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8335(a); 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 4530 to -45302

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will adopt procedures under which individual 
air traffic controllers could submit application for an exemption 
allowing the controller to delay mandatory retirement (age 55) until 
the employee reaches no later than 61 years of age. Congress has 
established the mandatory retirement age, as well as giving the 
Secretary of Transportation the authority to grant exemptions for 
controllers with exceptional skill and experience. The Secretary is not 
obligated to grant any exemptions. The rule is intended to clarify the 
means by which requests may be submitted and considered. This rule is 
significant for DOT purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      01/07/05                     70 FR 1634
Disposition of Comments         01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jerry Mellody, Assistant Chief Cousel, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385-8231

RIN: 2120-AI18

[[Page 27264]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2048. IMPLEMENTING THE MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS OF BILATERAL AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44711; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 43

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 14 CFR section 43.17, the FAA sets the regulations 
governing maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations 
performed by authorized Canadian persons on U.S. aeronautical products. 
As presently written, section 43.17 contains constraints that inhibit 
negotiating bilateral maintenance agreements with Canada. FAA proposes 
to make two major changes to section 43.17 so as to resolve these 
constraints. First, FAA would allow shipment of parts directly to 
Canada from their source. Second, FAA would remove references to 
specific regulations and refer to ``an agreement between the United 
States and Canada.'' This change would facilitate agreements between 
the U.S. and Canada. A change in the agreement would not require a 
change to the rule as is currently the case.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/04                    69 FR 26254
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/04
Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Leo J Weston, AFS-306, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, 
DC 20591
Phone: 202-267-3811
Fax: 202-267-5112
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________




2049. [rplus]FUEL TANK SAFETY COMPLIANCE EXTENSION (FINAL RULE) AND 
AGING AIRPLANE PROGRAM UPDATE (NOTICE)

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 1301(7); 49 USC 1303; 49 USC 1344; 49 USC 1348; 
49 USC 1352 to 1355; 49 USC 1401; 49 USC 1421 to 1431; 49 USC 1471; 49 
USC 1472; 49 USC 1502; 49 USC 1510

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action extends the compliance dates for operators to 
comply with special maintenance program requirements for transport 
airplane fuel tank systems. This extension is from December 6, 2004 to 
December 30, 2007. This action is necessary to allow affected operators 
enough time, after receipt of fuel tank systems maintenance programs 
from manufacturers, to incorporate necessary revisions into their 
maintenance programs. In addition, this action will tell the public 
about the findings of the FAA's review of our Aging Airplane Program 
and the resulting rulemaking projects. This rulemaking was upgraded 
from nonsignificant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule with Request for 
Comments                        07/30/04                    69 FR 45936
Effective Date                  07/30/04
Comment Period End              08/30/04
Comment Period Extended         08/23/04                    69 FR 51940
End of Extended Comment Period  09/29/04
Disposition of Comments         10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mario L Giordano, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight 
Standards Service, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Ave, S. W., Washington, DC 20408
Phone: 412 262-9024
Fax: 202-267-5115
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




2050. 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/06/03                    68 FR 34256
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




2051. USE OF CERTAIN PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR DEVICES ONBOARD AIR 
CARRIER AIRCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1153; 49 USC 40101 to 40103; 49 
USC 40113; 49 USC 41721; 49 USC 44105; 49 USC 44111

[[Page 27265]]

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will address the traveling needs of persons 
on supplemental oxygen therapy by permitting the use of certain 
portable oxygen concentrator devices on air carrier aircraft, providing 
certain conditions are satisfied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/04                    69 FR 42324
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/04
Final Rule                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: James W Whitlow, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-267-3222
Fax: 202-267-3227
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




2052. AIRPORT NOISE COMPATIBILITY PLANNING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 
47101; 49 USC 47501 to 47504

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends the airport noise compatibility 
regulations to include changes made to authorizing legislation, the 
Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (ASNA), and to respond 
to Congressional directive found in the Vision 100 -- Century of 
Aviation Reauthorization Act (Vision 100).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/24/04                    69 FR 57622
Final Rule Effective            10/25/04
Comment Period End              11/23/04
Disposition of Comments         09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Victoria L. Catlett, Office of Airport Planning and 
Programming, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8770
Fax: 202-267-8821
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________




2053. SECOND-IN-COMMAND TYPE RATING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking establishes a second-in-command (SIC) pilot 
type rating for those persons who complete the required SIC training. 
The purpose of this proposal is to conform the FAA pilot type rating 
requirements with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 
pilot type rating standards and alleviate the difference that the FAA 
currently has on file with ICAO. The intended effect of this proposal 
is to allow U.S. flight crews to continue to operate in international 
airspace without the threat of being grounded for not holding the 
appropriate pilot type rating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/16/04                    69 FR 67258
Final Rule                      04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




2054. PART 97 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE (IBR) REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action removes the incorporation by reference of certain 
FAA orders and terminal aeronautical charts from the provisions of 14 
CFR part 97 and incorporates by reference (IBR) instead instrument 
procedures that are documented on FAA forms. This change ensures that 
the appropriate material is incorporated by reference into the FAA's 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/15/04                    69 FR 59756
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Thomas E. Schneider, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, P. O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 
73125
Phone: 405 954-5852

RIN: 2120-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




2055. SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FLIGHT GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

[[Page 27266]]

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category ariplanes concerning flight guidance systems. The 
proposed standards address the performance, safety, failure protection, 
alerting, and basic annunciation of these systems. The rulemaking is 
necessary to address flight guidance system vulnerabilities and to 
consolidate and standardize regulations for functions within those 
systems. The rulemaking would also update the current regulations 
regarding the latest technology and functionality. Adopting this 
rulemaking would eliminate significant regulatory differences between 
the airworthiness standards of the United States and Europe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/04                    69 FR 50240
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Gregg Bartley, ANM-111, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-227-2889
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




2056. PROPOSED OPERATING LIMITATIONS FOR UNSCHEDULED OPERATIONS AT 
CHICAGO'S O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking will limit the number of unscheduled arrivals 
at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (O'Hare) and to implement a 
reservation system for those operations from 7 a.m. through 8:59 p.m., 
Central Time beginning November 1, 2004, and continuing through April 
30, 2005. This action would be consistent with the FAA Order issued 
August 18, 2004, which limited scheduled arrivals during the same hours 
and effective dates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/04                    69 FR 61708
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/04
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Gerry Shakley, System Operations Services, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-7277
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




2057. [bull] [rplus]CONGESTION AND DELAY REDUCTION AT CHICAGO O'HARE 
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 
USC40109; 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 would create operational limits on the number 
of peak hour arrivals at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) as an 
interim measure to manage congestion and delays. This rulemaking 
replaces the Administrator's August 2004 order with slightly different 
requirements. The rulemaking will alter and extend the limitations on 
arrivals into O'Hare while FAA continues to consider various market-
based mechanisms to allocate capacity and evaluate the impact of the 
O'Hare modernization plan (OMP) and its goal of increasing capacity. 
The rulemaking is intended to be temporary and sunset on April 6, 2008.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/05                    70 FR 15520
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Lorelei Peter, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-267-3134
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________




2058. [bull] CIVIL PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 6002; 28 USC 2461 (note); 49 USC 40113 to 
40114; 44103 to 44106; 49 USC 44702 to 44703; 49 USC 44709 to 44710; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44718; 49 USC 44725; 49 USC 46101 to 46110; 49 USC 
46301 to 46316; 49 USC 46318; 49 USC 46501 to 46502; 49 USC 46504 to 
46507; 49 USC 47106; 49 USC 47111; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47306; 49 USC 
47531 to 47532; 49 USC 106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking adjusts certain civil monetary penalties 
authorized for violations of statutes we enforce. The Federal Civil 
Monetary Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, Public Law (Pub. L.) 101-
410, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. 
104-134, which is codified at 28 U.S.C. 2461 note, requires Federal 
agencies to adjust the minimum and maximum amounts of civil monetary 
penalties for inflation to preserve their deterrent impact. Under these 
laws, each agency must make an initial inflationary

[[Page 27267]]

adjustment for all applicable civil monetary penalties, and must make 
further adjustments of these penalty amounts at least once every four 
years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




2059. [bull] DEFINITION OF COMMUTER AIRCRAFT AT RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON 
NATIONAL AIRPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 10109; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44719; 49 USC 46301; 49 USC 
106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking will amend the regulations for aircraft 
permitted to operate in commuter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington 
National Airport (DCA). This change is necessary to conform the 
regulations to amendments set forth in the Vision 100 Century of 
Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2003 (Vision 100) Section 426, which 
increases the maximum seating capacity for aircraft used in commuter 
slots at DCA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Judine Slaughter, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-493-4698
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________




2060. [bull] ADVANCED QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40108; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 
49 USC 44709 to 44713; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44714; 49 USC 44715 to 
44717; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 
44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 449 USC 5101 to 45105; 49 
USC 45301 to 45302; 49 USC 45303; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 46301; 49 USC 
106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will codify the requirements of the Advanced 
Qualification Program (AQP). The AQP would continue as a regulatory 
alternative program to the traditional training program. AQP would 
continue to be an alternative for airlines that seek more flexibility 
in training than the traditional training program allows. Currently, 
the AQP requirements are in a Special Federal Aviation Regulation that 
expires on October 2, 2005. The intended effect of this rulemaking is 
to make AQP a permanent, alternative method of complying with FAAs 
training requirements for carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/30/05                    70 FR 16370
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Thomas Longridge, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, P. O. Box 20027, Dulles International Airport, 
Washington, DC 20041
Phone: 703 661-0260
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI59
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2061. [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.

Abstract: The FAA is withdrawing an NPRM to revise certain requirements 
concerning registration of aircraft, certification of pilots, and 
penalites for registration and certification violations. We are 
withdrawing the document because the relief that the NPRM would have 
provided has been achieved by other means or is addressed in an NPRM 
described elsewhere in the regulatory agenda (RIN 2120-AI43). FAA 
anticipates publishing this withdrawal and the new NPRM in the Federal 
Register after completing consideration of how to address recently 
enacted picture identification provisions.

[[Page 27268]]

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: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: .

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mark Lash, Civil Aviation Registry, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 South MacArthur 
Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Phone: 405-954-4331
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________




2062. [rplus]FLIGHT CREWMEMBER DUTY LIMITATIONS AND REST REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2063. [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 rulemaking would consider 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 would consider information about existing 
child restraint systems, the development of new and improved child 
restraint systems, and the ease with which existing or new child 
restraint systems can be used. The Department is currently considering 
and coordinating options for appropriate action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2064. [rplus]REVISIONS TO COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AND DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA 
RECORDER REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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; 49 USC 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 44113

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 23; 14 CFR 25; 
14 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) 
and digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for certain air 
carriers, operators, and aircraft manufacturers. It would increase the 
duration of CVR and flight data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the 
data recording rate of certain DFDR parameters; require physical 
separation of the DFDR and CVR; improve the reliability of the power 
supply to both the CVR and DFDR; and, if data-link communication 
equipment is installed, require that all

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data-link communications received by an aircraft be recorded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/05                     70 FR 9752
Final Rule                      06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On 12/15, OMB ``cleared'' this rulemaking, 
subject to minor changes, mostly editorial. Actual clearance should 
date from 1/12, when the revised version was resubmitted to OMB.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Timothy Shaver, Avionic Systems Branch, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-385-4686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




2065. 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: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for issuing a 
standard airworthiness certificate to certain new aircraft manufactured 
in the United States. The proposal addresses a concern that under the 
current regulations, certain new aircraft are eligible for a standard 
airworthiness certificate without meeting the requirements of a type 
certificate and without having been manufactured under a FAA production 
approval. The intended effect is to ensure that all new aircraft 
manufactured in the United States received a standard airworthiness 
certificate only after the aircraft have been type certificated and 
manufactured under an FAA production approval.
The FAA also proposes to incorporate requirements contained in laws 
recently passed by Congress. A holder of a type certificate or 
supplemental type certificate who allows another person to use the 
certificate would have to provide written permission to that person. In 
addition, anyone who manufactures or alters an aircraft, aircraft 
engine, or propeller based on a type certificate or supplemental type 
certificate would have to be the certificate holder or have written 
permission for the certificate holder.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/03/03                    68 FR 16217
NPRM                            02/15/05                     70 FR 7830
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/05
Final Rule                      08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2066. [rplus]DRUG ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 44101 to 
44108; 49 USC 44110 to 44111

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 47; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would change the pilot certification and 
aircraft registration requirements. Pilots would have two years to 
replace their paper certificates with upgraded, counterfeit-resistant 
certificates. Student pilots would not be affected. Others who hold 
airman certificates, such as flight engineers and mechanics, would have 
five years. Those who transfer ownership of U.S.-registered aircraft 
would have five days from the transaction to notify the FAA Aircraft 
Registry. Those who apply for aircraft registration would have to 
include their printed or typed name with their signature. The purpose 
of the changes is to assist Federal, State, and local agencies to 
enforce the Nation's drug laws. The FAA anticipates publishing this 
NPRM in the Federal Register after completing consideration of how to 
address recently enacted picture identification provisions.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mark Lash, Civil Aviation Registry, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 South MacArthur 
Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Phone: 405-954-4331
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI43

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2067. [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, Action must be 
initiated by 04/24/92 per Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 1991.

Abstract: This rulemaking will adopt the interim final rule (IFR) 
published on December 6, 2002, as a final rule with changes. The IFR 
imposed statutory requirements for the Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 
1991 for certain airplanes to undergo inspections and records reviews 
after their fourteenth year in service and at specified intervals after 
that. Also, the rule imposed a requirement to include supplemental 
inspections by specified deadlines in the maintenance programs for 
these airplanes. With this action, the FAA would respond to comments to 
the IFR, further clarify parts of the rule language, and substantially 
revise the supplemental inspection requirements.

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
Interim Final Rule: Extension of 
Comment Period End              05/05/03
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/04
Final Action                    02/02/05                     70 FR 5517
Final Action Effective          03/04/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2068. [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 rulemaking will 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                    10/31/04                    69 FR 67492

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2069. [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 action is one part of an overall strategy to reduce 
further the impact of aircraft noise on the environment of Grand Canyon 
National Park (GCNP) and to help the National Park Service achieve its 
statutory mandate imposed by Public Law 100-91 to provide for the 
substantial restoration of natural quiet and experience at GCNP. This 
rulemaking would establish a reasonably achievable standard for quiet 
technology to comply with the congressional mandate imposed by section 
804 of the Wendell H. ord Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 
21st Century (Public Law 106-181).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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SNPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38232
SNPRM                           03/24/03                    68 FR 14276
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/23/03
Final Rule                      03/29/05                    70 FR 16083

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2070. [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 rulemaking would amend earlier rules requiring improved 
flightdeck security and operational and procedures changes to prevent 
unauthorized access to the flightdeck on passenger-carrying aircraft 
operated by foreign carriers under the provisions of part 129. This 
final rule is intended to ensure that the same flightdeck security 
enhancements apply to foreign air carriers as apply to U.S. air 
carriers. Because this rule was issued without prior notice and comment 
to address imminent security concerns, it contained a request for 
public comments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/21/02                    67 FR 42450
Final Rule Effective            06/21/02
Comment Period End              08/20/02
Final Rule; Request for Comments12/30/02                    67 FR 79822
Final Rule Effective Date       12/30/02
Comment Period End              02/28/03
Final Action                    04/26/05                    70 FR 21562

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2120-AA56
RIN: 2120-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




2071. [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 would revise 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. 
Additionally, it would require a pilot certificate holder to present a 
photo identification when requested by the Administrator, an authorized 
representative of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or a law enforcement 
officer. 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                    09/29/04                    69 FR 58231
Correction                      10/28/04                    69 FR 62809
Correction Effective Date       10/28/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2072. 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                    04/26/05                    70 FR 21562

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

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URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2073. [bull] CARRIAGE OF CANDIDATES IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS IN 14 CFR PART 
91 SPECIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 44716; 49 USC 44717

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to actions required by the 
Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996, Public Law 104-264. The 
law mandates that title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 
91.321, be amended to allow candidates in State and local elections to 
pay aircraft operators working under part 91 to carry them while 
campaigning for public office. Current regulations only allow aircraft 
operators working under part 91 to be paid for the carriage of 
candidates in Federal elections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/31/05                     70 FR 4979

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AFS-97-338-R

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John Chescavage, Office of Rulemaking, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave., 
SW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202 267-9783
Fax: 202-267-5075

RIN: 2120-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




2074. PART 158 - STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (PFCS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40116 to 40117; 49 USC 47106; 49 
USC 47111; . . .

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 158

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the passenger facility charge 
(PFC) rule to implement a new Nonhub Pilot Program. The Vision 100 Act 
requires the creation of this Program as a means to test alternative 
procedures to the existing PFC authorization process. The test 
procedures will streamline the PFC rules, thereby making the entire 
authorization process more efficient and ``user-friendly''. The Program 
will only apply to nonhub airports and will end in three years.
Besides the Nonhub Pilot Program, this rulemaking will also amend six 
other sections of the PCF rule. Four of these changes are also 
requirements of the Vision 100 Act. All of these changes are needed to 
successfully implement the Nonhub Pilot Program and are designed to 
streamline the PCF authorization process for all airports.
Besides the Nonhub Pilot Program, this rulemaking will also amend six 
other sections of the PFC rule. Four of these changes are also 
requirements of the Vision 100 Act. All of these basic technical 
changes are needed to implement the Nonhub Pilot Program and are 
designed to further streamline the PFC authorization process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/04                    69 FR 32298
NPRM Comment Period End         08/09/04
Final Rule                      03/23/05                    70 FR 14928

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Sheryl Scarborough, Airport Financial Analysis and 
Passenger Facility Charge Branch, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-8825
Fax: 202-267-5302

RIN: 2120-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




2075. TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SPORTING EVENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking codifies current minimum flight altitudes and 
restrictions for flight operations over certain sport event venues. The 
FAA is taking this action in response to the Congressional mandates 
contained in section 521 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2004 
(Public Law 108-199).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      02/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




2076. PYROTECHNIC SIGNALING DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA rescinds the requirement for the one pyrotechnic 
signaling device required for aircraft

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operated for hire, over water, and beyond power off gliding distance 
from shore for air carrier, commuter, or commercial operations 
conducted under 14 CFR parts 121, 125, or 135. However, this regulation 
still pertains to all persons conducting operations for hire solely 
under part 91. The FAA has determined that this requirement is 
obsolete, redundant, and could pose a security problem for these 
operators. Moreover, the removal of the requirement relieves carriers 
of an unnecessary cost burden.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               12/27/04                    69 FR 77596
Direct Final Rule Comment Period 
End                             01/26/05
Direct Final Rule Effective     02/07/05
Final Action                    04/27/05                    70 FR 21618

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Thomas Penland, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-9518
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




2077. REDESIGNATION OF MOUNTAINOUS AREAS IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40106; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40114; 49 USC 40114

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal would update the designated mountainous areas 
in the State of Alaska. Regulations currently designating mountainous 
areas in Alaska were established in 1956. Since that time, we have 
concluded that areas previously considered non-mountainous should be 
expanded, and two areas previously designated mountainous should now be 
considered non-mountainous. The intended effect of this proposal is to 
enhance safety by allowing aircraft operating in certain non-
mountainous areas to fly at lower altitudes when necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/04                    69 FR 61128
Final Action                    02/15/05                     70 FR 7357

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Donald Streeter, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-385-4567
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




2078. [bull] CAPE TOWN TREATY IMPLEMENTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-297

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 47; 14 CFR 49

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 2004.
Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004, Pub. L. 108-297. Aug. 9. 
2004.

Abstract: The FAA is revising the regulations concerning registering 
aircraft and recording security documents. Section 4 of the Cape Town 
Treaty Implementation Act of 2004 requires FAA to make certain changes. 
This action will enable persons to transmit information to the new 
International Registry concerning certain airframes, helicopters, and 
engines by making the FAA Aircraft Registry the U. S. authorizing entry 
point to the International Registry. We are also making unrelated 
technical changes to other portions of the regulations in this 
document.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/05                      70 FR 240

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mark Lash, Civil Aviation Registry, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 6500 South MacArthur 
Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Phone: 405-954-4331
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________




2079. [bull] [rplus]SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF THE 
FLIGHTDECK ON TCAS

Priority: Other Significant

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; 
49 USC 44711

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will provide an optional means of compliance 
to operators of all cargo airplanes that are required to have a 
reinforced security flight deck 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. This rulemaking is related to a final rule RIN 2120-
AH56, which was published in January 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/26/05                    70 FR 21562

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Effie Upshaw, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-267-9677
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI54

[[Page 27274]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2080. [bull] AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 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; 49 USC 106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend part 121 to permit continued use 
of currently installed Phillips BT1 and M3863A lithium manganese 
dioxide power sources in AEDs, even though those power sources do not 
hold a TSO authorization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/24/05                    70 FR 15193

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: David H. Rich, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-7141
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




2081. [bull] REPAIR STATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 
44709; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 47101-44702

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action delays the effective date for repair stations to 
have required employee training programs in place from April 6, 2005 to 
April 6, 2006. This action is necessary to give repair station 
certificate holders more time to consider FAA guidance material,which 
will be issued in the near future, in developing the required programs. 
This action also allows the FAA to allot resources to review and accept 
European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) part 145 manual supplement 
revisions required of the 1,275 US-based part repair stations that are 
also approved under the European Commission (EC) regulation 2042.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/29/05                    70 FR 15580

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Herbert E. Daniel, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3109
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI60
BILLING CODE 4910--13--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2082. [bull] PROJECT AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENT

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

Legal Authority: 23 USC 106; 23 USC 109; 23 USC 115; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 
320; 23 USC 402 (a); 23 CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1.48 (b)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FHWA proposes to revise its regulations relating to the 
obligation of Federal funds to reduce occurrences where funds on 
inactive projects or activities funded out of the Highway Trust Fund 
are in excess of what is needed to complete the project. Inactive 
projects or activities are defined as those where no expenditures have 
been charged against Federal funds during the previous twelve months. 
The NPRM proposes to authorize FHWA to reduce amounts obligated on 
Federal-aid projects when it determines that the project is not 
advancing or when the amount of Federal funds obligated on an inactive 
project exceeds the amount needed to complete the project. The NPRM 
further proposes to establish a project completion date in the project 
agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dale M. Gray, Federal-Aid Financial Management 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 
Room 4313, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0978

RIN: 2125-AF05

[[Page 27275]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2083. [bull] ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RELATED PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 23 USC 315; 23 USC 303; 49 USC 5323; 49 USC 5324

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 49 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make technical corrections to the regulation 
that governs environmental impact procedures for FHWA and FTA. None of 
the changes are substantive in nature. The technical changes include 
correcting the name of the Federal Transit Administration, correcting 
statutory references that have become outdated, and removing the 
reference to a program under 23 USC 105 that has been eliminated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Fred Skaer, Office of Environment and Planning, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2058

Related RIN: Related to 2132-AA78
RIN: 2125-AF04
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2084. [rplus]NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; THE MANUAL 
ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS; MAINTAINING 
TRAFFIC SIGN RETROREFLECTIVITY

Priority: Other Significant

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: This action would update the 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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/04                    69 FR 45623
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/22/04                    69 FR 62007
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/04
NPRM Extension of Comment Period 
End                             02/01/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The FHWA, at the request of the American 
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and 
the National Committee on the Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD), 
extended the comment period until February 1, 2005.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2125-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2085. 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 seeking comments regarding improvements that can 
be made to its regulation outlining the highway bridge replacement and 
rehabilitation program (HBRRP). In addition, the FHWA is considering 
the inclusion and/or modification of existing policies so that they 
provide the flexibility necessary for the States and local governments 
to better manage their bridge assets. It is evident that the nation's 
briges are aging, funds are scarce, and the States and local 
governments need more flexibility in the way they mange the limited 
bridge funds. Over the years, the FHWA has established policies in many 
areas such as touch down points for the proper use of bridge funds. The 
FHWA may need to eliminate some of these policies and incorporate 
others into the regulation. The FHWA seeks comments from the public, 
State and local governments, and other Federal agencies on the best 
means to improve the program.

[[Page 27276]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/26/01                    66 FR 49152
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/26/01
NPRM                            06/21/04                    69 FR 34314
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/04
Withdrawn                       04/11/05                    70 FR 18342

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Thomas Everett, Team Leader, Bridge Programs, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh St., S.W., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4675

RIN: 2125-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________




2086. [rplus]NATIONAL BRIDGE INSPECTION STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant

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: This rulemaking would amend and update the 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. The primary purpose of the NBIS is to 
identify bridges that need work to ensure the safety of the traveling 
public. The FHWA proposed a revision of its regulation on the NBIS to 
address perceived ambiguities in the NBIS since it was last updated in 
1987. The changes would clarify the NBIS language that is vague or 
ambiguous; reorganize the NBIS into a more logical sequence; and make 
the regulation easier to read and understand, not only by the inspector 
in the field, but also by those administering the highway bridge 
inspection programs at the State and Federal level. This rulemaking is 
significant because of the public and congressional interest in bridge 
safety.

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
Final Action                    12/14/04                    69 FR 74419
Final Action Effective          01/13/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2087. UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION 
REGULATIONS FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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 the individuals and 
businesses that are relocated as a result of a Federal or Federal-aid 
project.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/03                    68 FR 70342
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/04
Final Rule                      01/04/05                      70 FR 590
Final Rule Effective            02/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2088. THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES TO STREETS AND 
HIGHWAYS; SPECIFIC SERVICE AND GENERAL SERVICE SIGNING FOR 24-HOUR 
PHARMACIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101 (a); 23 USC 104; 23 USC 109 (d); 23 USC 114 
(a); 23 USC 217; 23 USC 315; 23 USC 402 (a)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655.601(a); 23 CFR 1.32

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 21, 2004.

Abstract: This action amends the 2003 Edition of the MUTCD to permit 
the use of specific service and general service signing to assist 
motorists in locating 24-hour pharmacy services that are open to the 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/10/04                    69 FR 25829
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/30/04
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/21/04
Final Rule                      12/01/04                    69 FR 69815
Final Action Effective          01/03/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 27277]]

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Hari Kalla, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5915

RIN: 2125-AF02
_______________________________________________________________________




2089. PROCEDURES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NOISE AND 
CONSTRUCTION NOISE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 109(h) and (i); 42 USC 4331, 4332; sec 339(b), 
PL 104-59

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the regulation that specifies that 
traffic noise prediction method to be used in highway traffic noise 
analysis. This revision would require the use of the FHWA Traffic Noise 
Model (FHWA TNM), which was originally released on March 30, 1998. It 
would update the specific reference to acceptable highway traffic noise 
prediction methodology and would remove references to a noise 
measurement report and vehicle noise emission levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/04                    69 FR 51620
NPRM Comment Period End         10/19/04
Final Rule                      04/01/05                    70 FR 16707
Final Rule Effective            05/02/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Armstrong, Office of Environment and Planning, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2073

RIN: 2125-AF03
BILLING CODE 4910--22--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2090. [rplus]MEDICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS PART OF THE CDL 
PROCESS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 215, PL 106-159; 113 Stat. 1748, 1767 (1999); 49 
USC 31305 note and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383, 384, and 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would provide for a Federal medical 
certification as part of the commercial driver's license (CDL) program, 
as required by section 215 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. 
Incorporating medical qualification verification and documentation into 
State-administered CDL procedures will improve highway safety by 
preventing medically-unqualified individuals from obtaining a CDL. It 
will also eliminate the requirement for CDL operators to carry their 
medical certificate in addition to their CDL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/94                    59 FR 36338
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/14/94
NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-97-2210.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. Maggi Gunnels, Chief, Physical Qualifications 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4001
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________




2091. [rplus]UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 104-88; 109 Stat. 803, 888 (1995); 49 USC 13908

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

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

Abstract: This rulemaking would replace three current identification 
and registration systems -- the USDOT identification number system, the 
registration/licensing system, and the financial responsibility system 
-- with a unified registration system. It would consolidate and 
simplify current Federal registration processes and increase public 
accessibility to data about interstate and foreign motor carriers, 
property brokers, and freight forwarders. In addition, the agency will 
consider comments on how it might replace a fourth system -- the 
single-State registration system -- in a manner consistent with 
conditions imposed by statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/96                    61 FR 43816
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/25/96
NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-97-2349.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

[[Page 27278]]

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-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




2092. [rplus]NEW ENTRANT SAFETY ASSURANCE PROCESS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 106-159, sec 210; 113 Stat 1748 (1999); PL 107-87, 
sec 350; 49 USC 31144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would 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 would be able to operate for 
18 months in which time they must pass a safety review in order to 
receive permanent operating authority. A rule is necessary to clarify 
that all foreign motor carriers planning to operate in interstate 
commerce (except Mexico-domiciled motor carriers who are covered under 
the NAFTA rules) will be subject to these requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (IFR)        05/13/02                    67 FR 31978
IFR Comment Period End          07/12/02
IFR Effective                   01/01/03
NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darrell Ruban, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2093. [rplus]CERTIFICATION OF SAFETY AUDITORS, SAFETY INVESTIGATORS, AND 
SAFETY INSPECTORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 211, PL 106-159; 113 Stat. 1754 (1999); sec 350, 
PL 107-87; 49 USC 31148

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

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

Abstract: This rulemaking requires that any safety inspection, audit, 
or review be conducted by a certified investigator. It specifically 
gives FMCSA authority to decertify an investigator, including a third-
party investigator, for failure to meet the prescribed certification 
standards. It is required by section 211 of the Motor Carrier Safety 
Improvement Act. Based on comments to the IFR, the agency will issue an 
NPRM that addresses issues not raised in the IFR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/19/02                    67 FR 12776
IFR Effective Date Delayed      06/17/02                    67 FR 41196
IFR; Ext. of Statutory 
Compliance Date                 07/28/03                    68 FR 44378
Notice; Environmental Assessment 
(EA)                            10/02/03                    68 FR 56863
Notice; Statutory Compliance 
Date                            12/23/03                    68 FR 74287
NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket Nos. FMCSA-2001-11060 and FMCSA-2003-
15642.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darrell Ruban, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2094. ACUTE AND CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 113, 504, and 521(b); 49 USC 5113, 31136, 
31144, 31148, and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would modify appendix B to part 385 to update 
the factors and regulations affecting a motor carrier's safety fitness. 
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                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darrell Ruban, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2095. [rplus]INSPECTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERMODAL CONTAINER 
CHASSIS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385, 390, 393, and 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require entities that offer intermodal 
container chassis for transportation in

[[Page 27279]]

interstate commerce to: file a Motor Carrier Identification Report 
(Form MCS-150); display a USDOT identification number on each chassis 
offered for such transportation; establish a systematic inspection, 
repair and maintenance program to ensure the safe operating condition 
of each chassis offered for transportation and maintain documentation 
of the program; and provide a means for effectively responding to 
driver and motor carrier complaints about the condition of intermodal 
container chassis. The rulemaking is considered significant because of 
substantial industry and congressional interest and because it involves 
other departmental modes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2126-AA38
RIN: 2126-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




2096. CARGO SECUREMENT STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations relating to protection against shifting and falling cargo 
to clarify several provisions, and to include regulatory language that 
was inadvertently omitted from the final rule published on 09/27/2002 
(67 FR 61212). It would also address issues raised by motor carriers, 
industry groups, State enforcement agencies, and the Canadian Council 
of Motor Transport Administrators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2126-AA27
RIN: 2126-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




2097. [bull] [rplus]PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATIONS; 
SURGE BRAKE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136(a) and 31502(b)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) to allow the use of automatic hydraulic inertia 
brake systems (surge brakes) on trailers operated in interstate 
commerce, in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Surge Brake 
Coalition. Currently, surge brakes are not considered by FMCSA to 
comply with the requirements that all brakes on a commercial motor 
vehicle (CMV) be capable of operating at all times, and that a single 
valve (or brake application control mechanism) apply the brakes on the 
towing unit and trailer, simultaneously. The intent of this rulemaking 
is to adopt performance-based brake system requirements to allow the 
use of surge brakes on certain combinations of CMVs, based upon 
engineering test data submitted by the Surge Brake Coalition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Luke Loy, Mechanical Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009
Fax: 202-366-8842
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2098. [rplus]COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE STANDARDS; BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 9105(a), PL 100-690; 102 Stat. 4527, 4530 (1988); 
sec 4011(c), PL 105-178; 112 Stat. 107 (1998)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 31, 1990.

Abstract: FMCSA is withdrawing this rulemaking because it has 
determined that the agency has met the statutory objective through 
other efforts. Moreover, FMCSA does not want to take action that might 
interfere with other ongoing government efforts to use

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biometrics in personal identification documents. It would have 
established minimum uniform standards for a biometric identification 
system for CMV operators, as directed by section 9105 of the Truck and 
Bus Safety and Regulatory Reform Act of 1988. In 1989, the FHWA 
published an ANPRM soliciting comments on a pilot demonstration project 
using biometric identifiers that included retinal eye scans and 
fingerprint technologies. After reviewing the comments, FHWA determined 
at the time that technology had not progressed to where a nationwide 
identification system could be cost-effective and provide the benefits 
for which a system was intended. On 03/08/91, FHWA published a document 
entitled ``ANPRM; additional information'' with results of the pilot 
study and summary of comments to the 1989 ANPRM, to demonstrate how the 
technologies studied fell short of the demands in the commercial 
licensing environment at the time. Section 4011(c) of TEA-21, which 
amended 49 USC 31308, requires each CDL issued by the States after 
January 1, 2001, to have unique identifiers (which may include 
biometric identifiers). The FMCSA undertook a pilot study on 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 was completed, and a final report was issued in 
December 2002. FMCSA was 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. This action is considered significant because of 
substantial public interest and national security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/15/89                    54 FR 20875
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/14/89
Additional information. No 
effective date and no request 
for comments.                   03/08/91                     56 FR 9925
To Be Withdrawn                 05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Carol Gore, CDL Team Leader, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4013
Fax: 202-366-7908
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________




2099. [rplus]COMMERCIAL LEARNER PERMITS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 99-570, title XII, 100 Stat. 3207 (1986); 49 USC 
31102 and 31136

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA has decided to withdraw this discretionary rulemaking 
because it is not expected to achieve a significant impact on safety. 
In addition, a separate, high-priority Departmental project on national 
standards for driver's licenses may well overtake this effort. The 
rulemaking would have established Federal minimum standards for States 
to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/90                    55 FR 34478
NPRM Comment Period End         10/22/90
Comment Period Extended to 11/
30/90                           10/23/90                    55 FR 42741
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2100. [rplus]QUALIFICATION OF DRIVERS; FIELD OF VISION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 504; 49 USC 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA has decided to withdraw this discretionary rulemaking 
and refer the issue to its Medical Review Board that is currently under 
development. The agency believes this would be a more appropriate first 
step in addressing this issue. The Federal Highway Administration 
(FHWA) issued an ANPRM in February of 1992 to consider whether to amend 
the driver qualification requirements regarding the vision standard, as 
part of a review of the medical qualification standards for interstate 
CMV drivers. A temporary waiver program was initiated to permit the 
agency to observe and collect data on the driving experience of a group 
of vision-deficient drivers who met certain preconditions, and was 
concluded on March 31, 1996. FHWA considered further research to 
develop comprehensive performance-based visual standards for all 
commercial drivers. Information about the proposed research plan and 
public hearing on the subject was published on June 5, 1996 ( 61 FR 
28547). FHWA contracted with a medical center to develop medically 
based recommendations for amending the current Federal vision 
requirements. Recommendations were delivered in October 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/28/92                     57 FR 6793
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/28/92
Information Notice              06/05/96                    61 FR 28547
To Be Withdrawn                 08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: FHWA adopted a final rule to allow drivers 
holding

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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).

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. Maggi Gunnels, Chief, Physical Qualifications 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4001
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________




2101. 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the FMCSA's rules of practice for motor 
carrier safety, hazardous materials, and other enforcement proceedings, 
including motor carrier safety rating appeals, driver qualification 
proceedings and its schedule of penalties for violations of the FMCSRs 
and the HMRs. Provisions on investigative authority and procedures and 
general motor carrier responsibilities will also be added. Given a 
previous SNPRM was issued 10/21/96 by the FHWA, a second SNPRM is 
intended to propose further revisions that would increase the 
efficiency of the procedures, enhance due process and the awareness of 
the public and regulated community, and accommodate recent program 
changes.

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
Second SNPRM                    10/20/04                    69 FR 61617
Second SNPRM Comment Period End 12/06/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jackie Cho, Office of the Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh St. SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3794
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




2102. [rplus]TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS; CONSUMER PROTECTION 
REGULATIONS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 74-255, ch 468 (1935); PL 104-88, 109 Stat. 803 
(1995); PL 106-59; 49 USC 13101, 13301, 13501 et seq, 14104, 14708, 
14901 et seq, and 14912

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 375 and 377

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would make final the interim regulations governing 
interstate transportation of household goods, which specify how motor 
carriers that transport household goods must assist individual 
customers who ship household goods. The agency received several 
petitions for reconsideration of the interim final rule (IFR) and made 
technical amendments to the IFR to address the concerns of petitioners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/98                    63 FR 27126
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/98
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    08/12/98                    63 FR 43128
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Interim Final Rule (IFR)        06/11/03                    68 FR 35064
IFR Effective                   09/09/03
IFR Compliance Date Delayed     09/30/03                    68 FR 56208
Technical Amendments to IFR     03/05/04                    69 FR 10570
Technical Admendments Clarified 
and New Compliance Date         04/02/04                    69 FR 17313
Technical Amendments and 
Compliance Date Effective       05/05/04
Correcting Amendments           08/05/04                    69 FR 47386
Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-97-2979.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Joy Dunlap, Acting Chief, Commercial Enforcement 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., MC-ECC, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385-2428
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




2103. SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES; SAFETY RATINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA has decided to withdraw this discretionary rulemaking 
because the issues have not been sufficiently developed at this time. 
The agency is currently undertaking a multi-year review of its 
compliance and enforcement programs entitled Comprehensive Safety 
Analysis 2010, and it must wait for the outcome of this review (69 FR 
51748, 8/20/2004). This rulemaking would reinitiate the 1998 ANPRM that 
requested public comment on a future rating system that could be used 
to make safety fitness

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determinations and meet the demands of shippers, insurers, and other 
interested parties in evaluating motor carrier performance. The same or 
similar questions will be presented to the public again. There is a 
concern that public comments may be significantly different today than 
in 1998 because of the time elapsed and the safety status (SafeStat) 
measurement system that was not available to the public in 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/20/98                    63 FR 38788
Notice of Public Listening 
Sessions                        09/01/04                    69 FR 51748
To Be Withdrawn                 12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2104. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; GENERAL 
AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 102-240, sec 1041(b); 105 Stat. 1914 (1991); 49 USC 
31136 and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 392 and 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend part 393 of the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations by: Removing obsolete and redundant 
regulations; responding to several petitions for rulemaking; providing 
improved definitions of vehicle types, systems, and components; 
resolving inconsistencies between part 393 and NHTSA's Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR 571); and codifying certain FMCSA 
regulatory guidance concerning the requirements of part 393. Generally, 
the amendments will not establish new or more stringent requirements 
but will provide 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                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Van Ness, Vehicle and Roadside Operations 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC-PSV, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




2105. [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 (1991); 49 USC 
30112, 30115, 31136 and 31502; 49 CFR 1.73

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393.8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FMCSA has decided to withdraw this rulemaking. Upon 
evaluation of information presented in the comments to the NPRM, 
Congressional action in section 132 of the 2005 Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, and consultations with NHTSA, FMCSA has determined 
this regulation is not necessary to ensure the safe operation of 
commercial motor vehicles. This rulemaking would have required motor 
carriers to ensure that each CMV they operate in interstate commerce 
displays a label certifying that the vehicle complies with all 
applicable FMVSSs in effect on the date of manufacture. It would also 
have ensured 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/02                    67 FR 12782
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02
To Be Withdrawn                 05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AI59, Related to 2127-AI60, Related to 
2127-AI64
RIN: 2126-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________




2106. [rplus]PENALTIES, INSPECTION, AND DECAL DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS FOR 
MEXICO-DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 350, PL 107-87; 49 USC 31136 and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 386; 49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend part 396 of the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to incorporate requirements, as 
codified in parts 365 and 385, that all CMVs 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

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(CVSA) decal issued by a 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 rulemaking would also clarify that carriers 
will be required to obtain the necessary inspection decal before 
proceeding beyond border ports of entry or the nearby CMV safety 
inspection facility. By providing for more effective enforcement of the 
inspection decal requirements, this rule will help ensure that these 
motor carriers operate safe vehicles in the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2107. [rplus]HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS; SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 103-311, sec 113; 108 Stat. 1673, 1676 (1994); 49 
USC 504; 49 USC 14122, 31133, 31136, and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385, 390, and 395

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 1996.

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the hours-of-service 
recordkeeping requirements to clarify what supporting documents motor 
carriers must have to validate hours of service records. It will 
clarify: That the duty of motor carriers is to verify the accuracy of 
drivers' hours of service (HOS) and records of duty status (RODS) if 
including automatic on-board records; that the driver's duty is to 
collect and submit to the motor carrier all supporting documents with 
the RODS; that carriers are required to maintain supporting documents 
with the RODS; and that a supporting document based on a self-
monitoring system is required to be the primary method for ensuring 
compliance with the HOS regulations. It would allow the use of 
electronic documents as a supplement to, and in certain instances in 
lieu of, paper supporting documents in recognition of developing 
technologies. It would clarify the definitions of ``supporting 
documents,'' ``employee,'' and ``driver,'' and the current requirement 
that each motor carrier use a self-monitoring system to verify HOS and 
RODS. This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial 
industry interest and safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/98                    63 FR 19457
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/98
Supplemental NPRM with Request 
for Comments                    11/03/04                    69 FR 63997
SNPRM Comment Period End        01/03/05
Final Rule                      04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-98-3706.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Split from 2126-AA23
RIN: 2126-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________




2108. [rplus]ENFORCEMENT OF OPERATING AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 106-159, sec 205; 113 Stat 1748, 1762 (1999); 49 
USC 13902(e)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350 and 392

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require that a motor carrier who is 
subject to registration requirements at 49 U.S.C. 13902 may not operate 
a CMV in interstate commerce unless it has registered with FMCSA. It 
also would prohibit motor carriers from operating beyond the scope of 
their registered authorization. Moreover, if vehicles are discovered 
operating in violation of such registration requirements, they would be 
placed out of service, and the carrier may be subject to additional 
penalties. This action makes State enforcement of registration 
requirements a condition of MCSAP eligibility.

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 Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darrell Ruban, Acting 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

[[Page 27284]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2109. TITLE VI REGULATIONS FOR FMCSA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-159, sec 106(b); 113 Stat. 1748, 1757 (1999); 
42 USC 2000d

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule will clarify and modify the applicability 
of DOT (49 CFR 21) and FHWA (23 CFR 200) Title VI regulations as they 
relate to FMCSA grant recipients, consistent with section 106(b) of the 
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/14/05                     70 FR 7411
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/16/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/15/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2110. 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will withdraw a proposed rulemaking that 
solicited comments on the need for additional backup collateral or 
security to protect the public against uncompensated losses. The 
rulemaking would also have amended the regulations governing 
qualifications of motor carriers seeking authorization to self-insure 
their transportation operations. The NPRM was issued under FHWA docket 
(RIN 2125-AE06). When FMCSA was created, this rulemaking was 
transferred and reassigned to FMCSA as 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                 05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2111. [bull] [rplus]HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: Motor Carrier Safety Acts of 1935, 1984 and 1985. ICC 
Termination Act of 1995.

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 395

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2005.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005.

Abstract: This rulemaking will re-examine the April 2003 hours of 
service (HOS) final rule in response to a July 16, 2004, decision by 
the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that 
overturned the rule, specifically due to concerns about the 
regulations' impact on the health of drivers. The April 2003 HOS rule 
remains in effect until no later than September 30, 2005, pursuant to 
the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, by which time FMCSA 
intends to complete this rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/24/05                     70 FR 3339
Addendum to RIA for HOS NPRM    02/04/05                     70 FR 5957
NPRM Comment Period End         03/10/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Gary Woodford, Team Leader, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC-PSV, 
400 - Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-2978
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA90

[[Page 27285]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2112. [rplus]RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 103-311, sec 112; 108 Stat. 1673, 1676 (1994); 49 
USC 5101, 31136, and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 392

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

Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit operators of commercial motor 
vehicles (CMVs) from driving onto a railroad grade crossing unless 
there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing 
without stopping. It is intended to reduce the incidence of collisions 
between trains and CMVs. This rulemaking action is required by the 
Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994; however, 
FMCSA and FRA have not found a feasible or cost-beneficial way to meet 
the statutory requirement. This action is considered significant 
because of substantial public interest and safety issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/98                    63 FR 40691
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/98
Notice of Public Meeting        10/29/99                    64 FR 58372
Date of Public Meeting          11/09/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




2113. GENERAL JURISDICTION OVER FREIGHT FORWARDER SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13903

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 373

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would provide notice of the FMCSA's general 
jurisdiction over all segments of the freight forwarding industry (not 
just household goods freight forwarders), consistent with the ICC 
Termination Act of 1995. This action is on hold.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/28/97                     62 FR 4096
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2114. [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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking changes FMCSA regulations to govern 
applications by Mexican carriers to operate beyond municipalities and 
commercial zones at the United States-Mexico border. It also revises 
the application form, OP-1MX, to be filed by these Mexican motor 
carriers. The revised form requires additional information about the 
applicant's business and operating practices to allow the FMCSA to 
determine if the applicant can meet the safety standards established 
for operating in interstate commerce in the United States. Carriers 
that had previously submitted an application would have to submit the 
updated form. These changes are needed to implement part of the North 
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On January 16, 2003, the Ninth 
Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related 
rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement 
and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the 
Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding 
that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents as 
ruled by the Ninth Circuit. FMCSA is waiting for Interim Final Rule 
experience after the border opens before deciding what to do next on 
this rulemaking.

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

[[Page 27286]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2115. [rplus]SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE FOR 
MEXICO-DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-87, sec 350; 49 USC 113, 504, and 521(b)(5)(A); 
49 USC 5113, 31136, 31144, and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and 
compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety 
fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18 months after 
receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional 
authority to operate in the United States. It also would establish 
suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of 
Registration and operating authority, and incorporate 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. On January 16, 2003, 
the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded this rule, along with two 
other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full 
environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean 
Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit 
and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare 
the environmental documents. FMCSA is waiting for interim final rule 
experience after the border opens before deciding what to do next on 
this rulemaking.

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
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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darrell Ruban, Acting 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2116. [rplus]LIMITATIONS ON THE ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES 
WITH A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-56, sec 1012; 115 Stat. 272 (2001); 49 USC 
5103a

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit States from issuing, renewing, 
transferring or upgrading a commercial driver's license (CDL) with a 
hazardous materials endorsement, unless the Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) has first conducted a background check on the 
applicant and determined the applicant does not pose a security risk 
warranting denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA 
simultaneously published interim final rules. FMCSA published another 
IFR corresponding to TSA's extension of compliance date. This action is 
considered significant because of substantial public and congressional 
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
Compliance Date Delayed         11/07/03                    68 FR 63030
Comment Period End              01/06/04
Second Delay of Compliance Date 
to 01/31/2005                   08/19/04                    69 FR 51391
Interim Final Rule              04/29/05                    70 FR 22268
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/29/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-2001-11117

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2117. [rplus]BROKERS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR VEHICLE

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13501, 13901, and 13902

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 371

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency has granted the American Moving and Storage 
Association's petition for rulemaking. FMCSA will determine in this 
rulemaking whether the general property broker regulations under part 
371 need to be amended to protect consumers of household goods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/22/04                    69 FR 76664
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/22/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-2004-17008.

[[Page 27287]]

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Joy Dunlap, Acting Chief, Commercial Enforcement 
Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., MC-ECC, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385-2428
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




2118. [rplus]ELECTRONIC ON-BOARD RECORDERS FOR HOURS-OF-SERVICE 
COMPLIANCE

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 31502; 49 USC 31136(a); PL 104-88

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 395.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is considering potential amendments to FMCSA 
regulations concerning the use of electronic on-board recording devices 
as a way to document compliance with the Federal hours of service 
rules. The agency is seeking information on issues to be considered in 
the development of improved performance specifications for these 
recording devices. This will help ensure that future requirements for 
the use of on-board recorders are appropriate when applied to emerging 
technologies. This action is considered significant because of 
substantial industry and public interest and its importance in 
responding to a recent court decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/04                    69 FR 53386
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/30/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-2004-18940.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2119. [rplus]HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS--SLEEPER BERTH REST PERIOD

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 395

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking has been terminated. The rulemaking was in 
response to a petition from ATA. The issues raised in the petition will 
be addressed in the current hours of service rule (RIN 2126-AA90). The 
rulemaking would have considered whether to permit sleeper berth rest 
periods to extend maximum on-duty time limits when followed by 10 hours 
off-duty, and addressed the complex issues surrounding sleeper berth 
rest periods, off-duty requirements, and related matters. On November 
3, 2003, FMCSA received a petition for rulemaking from the American 
Trucking Associations (ATA), and FMCSA has granted ATA's petition. The 
agency's next action was undetermined because of a circuit court 
decision and decisions involving revisions to the hours of service 
rule. It was considered significant because of substantial industry 
interest and safety implications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      01/27/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Thomas Yager, Driver and Carrier Operations Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 - Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-9131
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA85
BILLING CODE 4910--EX--S

[[Page 27288]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2120. [rplus]REFORMING THE AUTOMOBILE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS PROGRAM

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 32910

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Through this action, the agency intends to begin a public 
discussion on potential ways, within current statutory authority, to 
update the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Program and to make it 
more consistent with our public policy objectives. The agency will seek 
comments on a number of possible concepts and measures, and invite the 
public to present additional concepts not presented here. The 
discussion is not intended to address the stringency of proposed CAFE 
standards in the future, but rather the basic structure of the CAFE 
program. The agency is interested in any suggestions towards revamping 
the CAFE program in such a way as to enhance overall fuel economy while 
protecting occupant safety and American jobs.
The potential changes range from modest changes to existing definitions 
separating passenger cars from light trucks (i.e., vans, pickup trucks 
and SUVs) to more significant structural changes to light truck fuel 
economy standards. The definitional changes could potentially expand 
the definition of light truck to include larger SUV's that are not 
currently subject to fuel economy standards, add criteria to existing 
definitions of light trucks and ensure that vehicles subject to the 
lower fuel economy standards applicable to trucks have sufficient 
functionality to be properly classified as trucks. The advance notice 
also requests comment on changing the existing approach to setting 
light truck fuel economy standards from one of setting a fixed standard 
applicable to all sizes of trucks in the light truck fleet to one of 
setting a standard that changes in relationship to a selected
attribute of trucks in the fleet. Under such an attribute-based 
standard, the required fuel economy would change in relationship to 
either the weight of the vehicle, the size of the vehicle, or both.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/29/03                    68 FR 74908
Agency Decision                 06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stephen Wood, Division Chief, Rulemaking Div., 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2121. [rplus]REAR CONVEX CROSS-VIEW MIRRORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would upgrade the rearward visibility of 
commercial straight trucks. The agency believes that requiring a rear 
detection system will reduce fatalities, injuries, and property damage 
by giving truck operators the ability to detect objects behind the 
truck. Two possible counter-measures are being considered: cross-view 
mirror systems or camera systems.

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                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS-121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




2122. [rplus]ROOF CRUSH 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 571.216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Mitigation of rollover fatal and serious injuries is one of 
the agency's highest priorities. Rollover crashes constitute about 3 
percent of passenger vehicle crashes, but about 1/3 of the fatalities. 
Since light trucks are more prone to rollover, and as their percentage 
of the U.S. fleet continues to increase, this crash mode continues to 
constitute a disproportionate segment of the Nation's highway safety 
problem. As part of the agency's comprehensive approach to rollover, 
and in response to a petition for rulemaking, the agency is considering 
whether an upgrade to the roof crush requirements is warranted. This 
rulemaking is significant because of public interest in vehicle safety.

[[Page 27289]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/22/01                    66 FR 53376
Comment Period End              12/06/01
NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AH74
RIN: 2127-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




2123. 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: This rulemaking would propose minimum breaking strengths for 
child restraint systems webbing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2124. VEHICLES BUILT IN TWO OR MORE STAGES--STANDARD 201

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                            09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. William R 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2125. 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                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2126. FMVSS 114, THEFT PROTECTION

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.114

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, Theft 
Protection, specifies requirements to prevent theft and thus reduce the 
incidence of crashes resulting from the unauthorized use of motor 
vehicles. The standard also specifies requirements to reduce the 
incidence of rollaways of parked vehicles. NHTSA received a petition to 
amend section 4.2.2 of the standard in October 2002. NHTSA plans to 
issue an NPRM to address the petition and to modernize the standard to 
address current vehicle entry and theft prevention system designs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

[[Page 27290]]

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ31
_______________________________________________________________________




2127. [rplus]REDUCED STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUCK TRACTORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.50; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering reducing stopping distance 
requirements for truck tractors equipped with air brake systems. 
Advances in heavy vehicle braking systems show that improved stopping 
performance is attainable for these vehicles. Such improvements would 
reduce the stopping distance disparity with light vehicles, and would 
result in fewer deaths and injuries and reduce property damage due to 
fewer crashes between truck tractors and light vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ37
_______________________________________________________________________




2128. FMVSS 213, ADDITION OF 10-YEAR-OLD TEST DUMMY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30101 et seq; PL 107-318

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering an amendment to FMVSS No. 213 to 
incorporate the Hybrid III 10-year-old dummy for child restraint 
systems rated for children up to 80 pounds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ44
_______________________________________________________________________




2129. SUBPART T HYBRID III-10C DUMMY, 10-YEAR-OLD CHILD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Anton's Law, signed by the President on December 4, 2002, 
specified in Section 4 that within 24 months the Secretary of 
Transportation, shall develop and evaluate an anthropomorphic test 
device that simulates a 10-year old child for use in testing child 
restraints used in passenger motor vehicles. The evaluation and testing 
of such a device has been completed by NHTSA, and the agency will 
propose to incorporate the Hybrid III ten-year old dummy into Part 572 
for potential application in Federal motor vehicle safety standards 
(FMVSS) such as FMVSS No. 213, Child restraint systems. This proposal 
will include rationale for the dummy performance response requirements; 
detailed dummy design drawings and specifications; and a procedures 
manual for the dummy inspection, assembly and disassembly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Department of Transportation, 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Phone: 202-366-4912
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________




2130. [bull] BUSES MANUFACTURED IN TWO OR MORE STAGES; CERTIFICATION OF 
BUSES MANUFACTURED IN MORE THAN ONE STAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30141; 49 USC 30146; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 30168; 49 USC 32502; 
49 USC 32504; 49 USC 33101 to 33104; 49 USC 33108; 49 USC 33109; 
Delegation of Authority at 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 567.5 ; 49 CFR 586

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend part 567 to require that, in 
addition to the VIN, additional information be recorded on the 
certification that identifies the bus body manufacturer and various 
vehicle attributes. It also proposes to add a new part 586 to require 
that bus body manufacturers of buses manufactured

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in two or more stages obtain a manufacturer's identifier and to provide 
this descriptive information to NHTSA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stephen Wood, Division Chief, Rulemaking Div., 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ56
_______________________________________________________________________




2131. [bull] MOTOR HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILER CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY AND 
LOADING INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.120

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 5th wheel travel trailers. Such labeling 
will help the consumer make informed decisions during the purchasing 
process and act as a reference during cargo loading, which in turn may 
reduce instances of overloading and ultimately injuries and deaths 
resulting from crashes related to overloading. This rulemaking 
initially was a new proposed regulation, 49 CFR 575.102, with a RIN of 
2127-AI50. However, because the agency feels that the standard would be 
more enforceable if it is part of the FMVSS, it is now an amendment to 
FMVSS 120.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle Controls and Adapted Vehicle 
Division 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2272
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AJ57
_______________________________________________________________________




2132. [bull] FMVSS NO. 208 CRS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR LATCH-EQUIPPED 
SEATS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice proposes a test procedure for installing child 
restraint systems with LATCH-equipped hardware in the air bag 
suppression testing required by FMVSS No. 208. Currently, the list of 
child restraint systems in Appendix A of FMVSS No. 208 include some 
with LATCH-equipped hardware. However, the air bag suppression test 
procedures of FMVSS No. 208 do not include specific detail for 
attaching the LATCH hardware to the vehicle. The purpose of this notice 
is to propose additional regulatory text in the sections of FMVSS No. 
208 that involve installing LATCH-equipped child restraint systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ59
_______________________________________________________________________




2133. [bull] [rplus]LIGHT TRUCK AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS, MODEL 
YEAR 2008 AND POSSIBLY BEYOND

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2002; Delegation of Authority at 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 533

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 1, 2006, CAFE standards must be 
set at least 18 months prior to the start of a model year.

Abstract: This rulemaking will address Corporate Average Fuel Economy 
Standards for light trucks for model year 2008 and possibly beyond, as 
appropriate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kenneth R 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-AJ61

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_______________________________________________________________________




2134. [bull] CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-410 ; PL 104-134; USC 30165, 30170, 30505, 32

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 578.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adjustments to certain civil penalties pursuant to the 
Federal Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as 
amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ62
_______________________________________________________________________




2135. [bull] REPLACEMENT 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: This rulemaking will address requirements for replacement 
lamps, reflective devices, and items of associated equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ67
_______________________________________________________________________




2136. [bull] SAFETY RECALLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30118; 49 USC 30119; 49 USC 30120; 49 USC 30121

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendments to rules on notices where the manufacturer is 
undertaking a safety recall.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Otto Matheke, Attorney, Office of the Chief Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5253

RIN: 2127-AJ68
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2137. [rplus]UPGRADE DOOR RETENTION PERFORMANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 
49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of the agency's comprehensive approach to rollover, 
and to harmonize with the first global technical regulation, this 
rulemaking would upgrade the door retention requirements, add test 
requirements for sliding doors, add secondary latch requirements for 
doors other than hinged side doors and back doors, and provide a new 
test procedure for assessing inertial forces.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/04                    69 FR 75020
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/05
Final Rule                      01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2138. MODERNIZE 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: This rulemaking would reorganize the controls and displays 
requirements to make them more user-friendly and to harmonize the 
standard

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with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101 on the same 
subject.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/03                    68 FR 55217
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/03
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2139. 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 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                            06/30/04                    69 FR 31330
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/04/04                    69 FR 47075
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/04
Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Chris Calamita, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




2140. 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: This rulemaking would 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                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle Controls and Adapted Vehicle 
Division 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2272
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________




2141. 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 amending 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                            03/31/04                    69 FR 16853
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/04
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Sean McLaurin, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20950
Phone: 202 366-4800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




2142. 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: This rulemaking would update the hydraulic brake standard to 
require non-school bus vehicles with a

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gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 10,000 pounds to be equipped 
with a parking brake system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/30/02                    67 FR 66098
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2143. 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: This action is in response to a petition for rulemaking that 
requests the agency consider amending the regulation 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). This action is being withdrawn due to 
need for research.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            01/22/03                     68 FR 2993
Withdrawal Notice               07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: David Hines, Engineer, Visibility and Injury Prevention 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., NVS-121, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AI53
RIN: 2127-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




2144. 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: This action is in response to a petition for rulemaking from 
AM General to amend the standard to permit passenger car mirrors on 
large MPVs and trucks (independent of their weight) and to clarify 
requirements for mirrors on vehicles equipped to tow trailers. The 
withdrawal is due to the need for additional research.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            01/22/03                     68 FR 2993
Withdrawal Notice               07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John Lee, General Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NPS-11, 
400 Seventh Street SW., NVS-123, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2264
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AI52
RIN: 2127-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




2145. RECORD RETENTION OF RETROACTIVELY CERTIFIED VEHICLES: NATIONAL 
DRIVER REGISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30112; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117 to 30121; 49 
USC 30166 to 30167

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 576

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would set 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                    07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stephen Wood, Division Chief, Rulemaking Div., 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________




2146. 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: This rulemaking would allow a handlebar lever instead of a 
foot pedal to control the rear brakes on motorcycles which have no 
clutch control.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/03                    68 FR 65667
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2147. [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: 49 CFR 563

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). The agency is considering what role NHTSA 
should take in implementing EDRs in motor vehicles. This rulemaking 
would establish requirements for EDRs in new vehicles if an EDR is in 
the vehicle. The requirement would include a minimum set of data to be 
collected and enhanced survivability in crashes. This rule is 
significant because of public interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/11/02                    67 FR 63493
Comment Period Extended         01/10/03                     68 FR 1508
NPRM                            06/14/04                    69 FR 32932
Final Rule                      09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. William R 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2148. 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 initiated to support the 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                            09/15/04                    69 FR 55550
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Department of Transportation, 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Phone: 202-366-4912
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________




2149. 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                            06/14/04                    69 FR 32954
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________




2150. 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: Vehicle Manufacturers are beginning to introduce advanced 
frontal lighting systems into the U.S. fleet. This project evaluated 
whether the systems have adverse consequences to highway safety from 
glare. An initial notice of request for comment has been

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issued to gather information. The agency is conducting research on the 
potential of Advanced Frontal lighting to improve safety while reducing 
glare and determine if any regulatory action is needed. The agency is 
withdrawing this action pending further information and field 
experience.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            02/12/03                     68 FR 7101
Withdrawal Notice               06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: David Hines, Engineer, Visibility and Injury Prevention 
Division, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., NVS-121, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




2151. [rplus]5TH PERCENTILE DUMMY BELTED BARRIER CRASH TEST 
REQUIREMENTS--STANDARD 208

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 an amendment to its occupant 
protection standard, FMVSS No. 208, to improve high speed crash 
protection to belted occupants of small stature who 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 FR 46539
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2152. 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: This rulemaking would 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                            09/17/04                    69 FR 56018
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/04
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Chris Calamita, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________




2153. [rplus]SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION UPGRADE--FMVSS NO. 214

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 571.214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Two Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) -- No. 
201, ``Occupant Protection in Interior Impact'' and No. 214, ``Side 
Impact Protection'' -- specify requirements for side impact protection. 
At present, FMVSS No. 214 specifies a moving deformable barrier (MDB) 
test addressing mainly the chest injury problem. The head injury 
reduction is partially addressed in FMVSS No. 201. This rulemaking 
would require in FMVSS No. 214 a vehicle-to-pole oblique impact test to 
reduce the number of fatal and serious head injuries, which are not 
addressed in FMVSS No. 201.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/04                    69 FR 27990
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    01/12/05                     70 FR 2105
NPRM Comment Period End         04/12/05
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

[[Page 27297]]

Fax: 202 366-4329

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AJ16, Related to 2127-AI89
RIN: 2127-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




2154. 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 rule addresses two petitions for rulemaking regarding 
the exclusion of trucks from the definition of ``low-speed vehicle'' 
(LSV). The definition would expand LSV class to include trucks, but 
would limit the class to small electric vehicles. In addition, the 
definition would be more objective than the current definition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/03                    68 FR 68319
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2155. 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: The agency is initiating incorporation of a small adult side 
impact crash test dummy into part 572 to support an upgrade of FMVSS 
No. 214.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/04                    69 FR 70947
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stanley Backaitis, Department of Transportation, 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Phone: 202-366-4912
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AJ10
RIN: 2127-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________




2156. RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE JULY 25, 2003, 
FMVSS NO. 205 FINAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30112; 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 
30177; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice responds to petitions for reconsideration of the 
July 25, 2004 Final Rule (68 FR 43964). The final rule incorporated by 
reference the ``American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials 
for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment Operating on 
Land Highways - ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1996.'' The petitioners to the final 
rule raised issues with the technique to measure windshield shade band, 
the definition of the ``most difficult part or pattern'' for fracture 
testing, the inclusion of solder terminals in fracture testing, the 
applicability to aftermarket parts, lead time and the interpretation of 
daylight opening. This notice responds to these petition issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/18/04                    69 FR 51188
Final Action                    08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AH08, Related to 2127-AJ25
RIN: 2127-AJ43
_______________________________________________________________________




2157. FMVSS NO. 217; BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND 
RELEASE, RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 1392

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.217

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On April 19, 2002, the agency published a final rule amending 
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217; ``Bus emergency exits 
and window retention and release,'' to reduce the likelihood that 
wheelchair securement anchorages would be installed in locations that 
permit wheelchairs to block access to emergency exit doors. The final 
rule added provisions that restricted the placement of wheelchair 
anchorages from being placed directly in front of rear and side 
emergency exit doors, and required a warning label, ``DO NOT BLOCK'', 
to be placed over emergency exit doors and windows.
This final rule responds to petitions for reconsiderations from 
American Transportation Corporation, Thomas Built Buses, and Blue Bird 
Body Company. The petitioners requested to change a discrepancy between 
the regulatory text and Figure 6C for the

[[Page 27298]]

exclusion zone in front of rear emergency exit doors, and to remove the
warning label DO NOT BLOCK requirement for emergency exit windows.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AH03
RIN: 2127-AJ47
_______________________________________________________________________




2158. DEFECT AND NONCOMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITY AND REPORTS, DEFECT AND 
NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102; 49 USC 30103; 49 USC 30116; 49 USC 
30117; 49 USC 30118; 49 USC 30119; 49 USC 30120; 49 USC 30121; 49 USC 
30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions for 
reconsideration of the final rule on dealer notification published on 
June 23, 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AG27
RIN: 2127-AJ48
_______________________________________________________________________




2159. [bull] EXTENSION OF PARTS MARKING--RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR 
RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322; 49 USC 33101; 49 USC 33103; 49 USC 33104; 
49 USC 33105

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541; 49 CFR 543

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Anti Car Theft Act of 1992 requires NHTSA to conduct a 
rulemaking to extend the parts marking requirements of that Standard to 
all passenger cars and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross 
vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less regardless of theft rate, 
unless the Attorney General finds that such a requirement would not 
substantially inhibit chop shop operations and motor vehicle thefts. 
This final rule responds to five petitions for reconsideration of the 
final rule implementing this requirement. In response to these 
petitions, NHTSA is amending the final rule to allow for the submission 
of petitions for exemption prior to the effective date, and phasing-in 
the effective date over a two year period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AI46
RIN: 2127-AJ51
_______________________________________________________________________




2160. [bull] THEFT DATA FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003

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 2003 for model year 2003 
vehicles. The theft data indicate the overall vehicles theft rate in 
2003. 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 2003 Theft Data and 
Request for Comment             03/02/05                    70 FR 10066
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ53
_______________________________________________________________________




2161. [bull] INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544

[[Page 27299]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would update the 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 2002 calendar 
year not later than October 25, 2005. Further, as long as the insurer 
remains listed, it must submit reports by each subsequent October 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ54
_______________________________________________________________________




2162. [bull] PLATFORM LIFTS: SECOND RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR 
RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.403; 49 CFR 571.404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 27, 2002 NHTSA published platform lift 
regulations (49 CFR 571.403, 404). NHTSA received numerous petitions 
for reconsideration to this final rule and on October 1, 2004 published 
another final rule, which discussed issues, responded to comments and 
amended the platform lift regulations. Amendments included changes to 
interlock and lighting requirements. NHTSA has now received five more 
petitions for reconsideration to the October 1, 2004 final rule. These 
petitions are related to lighting, interlocks and delaying the 
effective date of the regulations. NHTSA has already delayed the 
effective date of the regulations via an interim final rule published 
on December 23, 2004. NHTSA now has to respond to the remaining issues 
raised by the five petitions for reconsideration. This new rulemaking 
will respond to the remaining issues raised by the five petitions and 
may result in additional amendments to the platform lift regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle Controls and Adapted Vehicle 
Division 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2272
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




2163. [bull] PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION FMVSS NO. 201 SEAT BELT 
MOUNTING STRUCTURE DEFINITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to petitions for reconsideration of the February 
27, 2004, FMVSS No. 201 ``Occupant Protection in Interior Impact,'' 
final rule, the agency is considering an amendment to the definition of 
seat belt mounting structure. Petitioners commented that the current 
definition used in the standard was too broad, since it covered 
interior rear quarter panels and rear closure panels that were not 
intended as target areas for the free-motion head form (FMH) impact 
tests. The final rule shall address the cited petition issues while 
maintaining the intent of the standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. William R 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-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________




2164. [bull] PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS 
GOVERNING THE IMPORTATION BY REGISTERED IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701; 49 USC 30141 to 30147; 49 USC 30117; 49 
U.S.C. 322(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 591; 49 CFR 592; 49 CFR 594

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 24, 2004, NHTSA published a final rule (at 69 
52070) amending the agency's regulations that pertain to the 
importation by registered importers (RIs) of motor vehicles that were 
not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor 
vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards. The principal 
purpose of these amendments is to clarify the requirements applicable 
to RIs and applicants for RI status. On October 15, 2004, the agency 
received from an RI, a petition for reconsideration of the final rule. 
The petition objects to a requirement in the final rule that bars RIs 
from importing

[[Page 27300]]

salvage vehicles. The petition also contends that NHTSA lacks authority 
to seek the forfeiture of a DOT conformance bond if the RI releases 
custody of the vehicle less than 30 days after it submits conformity 
data to NHTSA. The petition also requests the agency to restrict access 
to, and the use of social security numbers that RIs must divulge to the 
agency under the final rule. Lastly, the petition requests the agency 
to amend its regulations to permit RIs to import motor vehicles that do 
not comply with the Theft Prevention Standard in 49 CFR part 541.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3151
Fax: 202-366-1024
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ63
_______________________________________________________________________




2165. [bull] FINAL RULE, PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION, FMVSS NO. 301, 
FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY RULEMAKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111 49 USC 30115 49 USC 30117 49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In August 2004, NHTSA published a final rule in response to 
petitions for reconsideration (69 FR 51393, August 19, 2004). On 
October 4, 2004, NHTSA was petitioned to reconsider the August 2004 
final rule by DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The petitioner requested a 
two-year phase-in of the upgraded fuel system integrity side impact 
requirements for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) in 
excess of 2,722 kg (6,000 lb). DaimlerChrysler Corporation requested an 
implementation schedule of 90 percent by September 1, 2005, and 100 
percent by September 1, 2006. This action responds to the petition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ64
_______________________________________________________________________




2166. [bull] [rplus]TIRE SAFETY

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 106-414

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule 
establishing new and more stringent tire performance requirements. The 
final rule increased the stringency of the existing high speed and 
endurance tests and added a low pressure performance test.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: George Soodoo, Chief, Vehicle Dynamics Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., NVS-122, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




2167. [bull] PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPATING IN AND RECEIVING DATA FROM THE 
NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER PROBLEM DRIVER POINTER SYSTEM PURSUANT TO A 
PERSONNEL SECURITY INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 108-375

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 1327

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is amending the National Driver Register 
regulations to implement an amendment made by the Ronald W. Reagan 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (PL 108-375). 
The amendment allows an individual who has or is seeking access to 
national security information under Executive Order No. 12968, or an 
individual who is being investigated for Federal employment under 
Executive Order No. 10450 to request that NDR information be made 
available to a Federal department or agency that is authorized to 
investigate the individual.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Sean McLaurin, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20950
Phone: 202 366-4800

[[Page 27301]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2168. [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: Phase 2 will evaluate the change in side-impact fatality risk 
after FMVSS 214 vs. just before the standard: for all cars, by car type 
(2-door vs. 4-door), by type of vehicle modification (structure plus 
padding vs. padding only), and as a function of how much the test 
criterion TTI(d) was reduced when the standard was implemented in a 
make-model.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/01/94
Phase II Evaluation Plan        12/08/99                    64 FR 68717
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 I08/11/00
End Review                      06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2169. 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                      06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2170. [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: This rulemaking would establish 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 high speed 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 examining whether 
implementing a new offset test might create disbenefits to occupants of 
other vehicles. However, further testing and analysis is necessary in 
order for the agency to complete a proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            02/03/04                     69 FR 5108
Comment Period Extended         04/06/04                    69 FR 18105
Comment Period End              07/05/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:

[[Page 27302]]

dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AI39
RIN: 2127-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________




2171. 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 considering 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 could 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 could 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 would minimize 
lower limb injuries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/03/02                    67 FR 22381
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/05/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AH73
RIN: 2127-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




2172. RETROACTIVE CERTIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES BY MOTOR VEHICLE 
MANUFACTURERS; RECORDKEEPING AND RECORD RETENTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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: onsideration is being given to the 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stephen Wood, Division Chief, Rulemaking Div., 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2992
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI59
_______________________________________________________________________




2173. IMPORTATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking addresses the definition of the term 
``import.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/02                    67 FR 12806
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2174. 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: Since 1989, a number of petitions have been received asking 
NHTSA to modify Federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 207, 
``Seating systems,'' to improve seat performance in rear impacts. 
Although the agency has a greater knowledge about the issues associated 
with the performance of seats in rear impacts, we need additional time 
and resources focused on this issue before we will be able to make a 
decision on a rulemaking action. Since we will not be able to take 
action on this issue in the near future, we are terminating public 
proceedings on this issue. However, we will continue to conduct the 
necessary research and data analyses needed to support future 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/04/89                    54 FR 40896
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/04/89
Request for Comments            11/23/92                    57 FR 54958
Comment Period End              01/22/93
Final Action                    11/16/04                    69 FR 67068

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.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________




2175. 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 
published the findings and recommendations of the negotiated rulemaking 
advisory committee proposed amendments to five part of title
49 and requested comments from the public. The agency will consider the 
comments and will publish a final rule.

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
Final Rule                      02/14/05                     70 FR 7414

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The agency has published a list of scheduled 
meetings.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/03/91, 56 FR 61392

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Alison Rusnak, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Phone: 202-366-2992
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




2176. [rplus]FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS--RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF 
MANUFACTURERS IN THE CONTEXT OF CHANGES IN CORPORATE RELATIONSHIPS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 32903

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 534

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking clarifies 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 is specified for manufacturers that merge. This action is 
considered significant because it affects the treatment of the
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) penalties.

[[Page 27304]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/01                     66 FR 6523
Final Rule                      12/28/04                    69 FR 77663

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2177. [rplus]FMVSS: HEAD RESTRAINTS (HEIGHT AND DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS)

Priority: Other Significant

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: This rulemaking would upgrade the current head restraint 
requirements to increase safety. The upgraded proposed performance 
requirements are intended to assure that the head restraint, if 
adjusted, will offer good protection to occupants. This rulemaking is 
significant because of public interest in motor vehicle safety due to
its potential to mitigate whiplash injuries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/04/01                      66 FR 967
NPRM Comment Period End         03/15/01
Final Action                    12/14/04                    69 FR 74847

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2178. 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 proposed a revision of the standard to make 
explicit the standard applies to electronic accelerator controls and 
the electric vehicles. Because electronic engine controls increase the 
ways manufacturers can achieve fail-safe performance in the event of a 
disconnection or severance of the accelerator control system, the 
agency proposed alternative compliance tests for fail-safe performance 
to avoid design restrictions. However, after reviewing the comments on 
the proposal, additional research is required. This rulemaking will be 
terminated until further research is completed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/04/95                    60 FR 62061
NPRM                            07/23/02                    67 FR 48117
Terminated                      11/10/04                    69 FR 65126

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2179. 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: This rulemaking is in response to petitions for 
reconsideration of a final rule published on April 27, 1999 (64 FR 
22567, RIN 2127-AF40). The April 1999 final rule addressed testing 
methods for vehicles with raised- or sloped-roof structures. 
Petitioners have requested that the agency modify the portion of the 
rule that pertains to raised-roof vehicles, particularly those vehicles 
used for transporting disabled persons. This issue is being addressed 
in conjunction with a proposal to upgrade Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standard No. 216, ``Roof Crush Resistance.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/31/00                     65 FR 4579
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/31/00
Merged With 2127-AG51           02/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AG51
RIN: 2127-AH74

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2180. 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: This rulemaking responds to a petition for rulemaking from 
Thieman Tailgates, Inc., concerning the Federal motor vehicle safety 
standard requiring trailers and semitrailers to be equipped with rear 
impact guards. The petitioner asked us to amend the standard so that it 
expressly excluded trailers with rear-mounted liftgates or to exclude 
rear impact guards on those trailers from the energy absorption 
requirements. In response, NHTSA issued a final rule to specifically 
exclude trailers with ``tuckunder liftgates,`` and to amend the 
definition of ''special purpose vehicle,`` and to amend the 
requirements concerning the location of the rearmost surface of the 
rear impact guard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/27/04                     69 FR 9288
Final Rule                      11/05/04                    69 FR 64495

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2181. 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 proposed 
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 hose regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/03                    68 FR 26384
Final Action                    12/20/04                    69 FR 76297

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2182. 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                    11/19/04                    69 FR 67654

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2183. 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: NHTSA has determined that improvement of enforceability 
issues involving compliance testing of motorcycle helmets would 
increase motorcycle safety, specifically, the impact attenuation and 
retention system test methods, and the provision governing the location 
of the DOT symbol on helmets are being evaluated to see if any changes 
are warranted. However, further testing and analysis is necessary to 
develop a proposal. Since this will not be completed in the near 
future, this action is being terminated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     04/29/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

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2184. 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 revised 
the rule 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 were denied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/02                    67 FR 15154
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/02
Final Action                    11/19/04                    69 FR 67660

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2185. 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. The review of Antilock Brake Systems for 
Heavy Trucks has been postponed due to other regulatory review 
requirements.

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
Terminated                      02/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2186. 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. The review of Rear-Impact 
Guards for Truck Trailers has been postponed due to other regulatory 
review requirements.

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
Terminated                      02/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2187. 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

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trailers, and fifth wheel travel trailers. Such labeling will help the 
consumer make informed decisions during the purchasing process and act 
as a reference during cargo loading, which in turn may reduce instances 
of overloading. The agency will address this petition for rulemaking 
under an amendment to FMVSS No. 120. See action under RIN 2127-AJ57.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     04/29/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle Controls and Adapted Vehicle 
Division 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2272
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




2188. 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 
excluded semitrailers equipped with ``road construction horizontal 
discharge trailers'' from the current standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/19/03                    68 FR 54897
Final Rule                      11/19/04                    69 FR 67663

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




2189. ALLOW ROLL-BAR DURING BRAKE TESTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is allowing 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
Final Rule                      12/14/04                    69 FR 75486

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AH16
RIN: 2127-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




2190. GM PETITION ON AMENDING FMVSS NO. 301 AND FMVSS NOS. 208, 212, 
219, 303, AND 305 (RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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. In response, GM petitioned NHTSA to amend FMVSS Nos. 208, 
212, 219, 303 and 305 with identical language that GM recommended for 
amending FMVSS No. 301. While we believe that the petition has merit, 
NHTSA has determined that it is not possible to develop a proposal in 
the near future given other agency priorities. Accordingly, this action 
is being terminated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     04/29/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2191. 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

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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. The agency considered a label warning for 
increasing the conspicuity of low speed vehicles. In view of the 
absence of data showing a conspicuity-related safety problem with LSV 
designs, this action is terminated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/02                    67 FR 46149
Terminated                      02/11/05                     70 FR 7222

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Richard Van Iderstine, Chief, Visibility and Injury 
Prevention Division NVS-121, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________




2192. [rplus]FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS, OCCUPANT CRASH 
PROTECTION

Priority: Other 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: Final, Statutory, December 4, 2004.
On December 4, 2002, the President signed into law ``Anton's Law'', PL 
107-318 (December 4, 2002; 116 Stat. 2772), which provides for the 
improvement of child safety devices when installed in motor vehicles. 
One of the provisions of Anton's Law mandates the installation of lap/
shoulder belts in rear seating positions. Specifically, section 5(a) of 
the law directs the Secretary of Transportation, through NHTSA, to 
issue a final rule by December 2004 that would require a lap and 
shoulder belt.

Abstract: In response to Anton's Law, the agency is developing an 
amendment to its occupant protection standard, FMVSS No. 208, to 
require the installation of integral lap/shoulder belts for all rear 
non-outboard designated seating positions (DSPs) other than side facing 
seats 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                      12/08/04                    69 FR 70904

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2193. 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: Policy statement will provide guidance on statutory 
definition of motor vehicle as it pertains to small/low speed two- and 
three-wheeled vehicles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      02/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2194. [rplus]TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS

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; 
. . .

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 
systems (TPMS)(establishing FMVSS No. 138) on June 5, 2002; however, 
the final rule establishing the issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for 
the Second Circuit in August 2003.
The agency has taken action in accordance with the Administrative 
Procedures Act to reestablish FMVSS No. 138, in a manner consistent 
with the court's decision, and also provided a new phase-in period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/04                    69 FR 55896
Final Rule                      04/08/05                    70 FR 18136

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 27309]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2195. REFORMING THE AUTOMOBILE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS PROGRAM; REQUEST 
FOR PRODUCT PLAN INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2002; 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 533

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this request for information is to acquire 
data regarding vehicle manufacturers' future product plans to assist 
the agency in analyzing possible reforms to the corporate average fuel 
economy (CAFE) program, and the effect of these possible reforms on 
fuel economy manufacturers, consumers, the economy, motor vehicle 
safety and American jobs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            12/29/03                    68 FR 74908
Comment Period End              04/27/04
Last Information Received From 
Manufacturers                   01/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kenneth R 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-AJ26
_______________________________________________________________________




2196. CIVIL PENALTIES (PART 578)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461; 49 CFR 1.50; 49 USC 30165; 49 USC 30170; 
49 USC 30505; 49 USC 32308 to 32309; 49 USC 32507; 49 USC 32709; 49 USC 
32710; 49 USC 32912; 49 USC 33115; PL 101-410; PL 104-134

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 578.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would adjust Civil Penalties pursuant to the 
Federal Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as 
amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/04                    69 FR 32963
Final Rule                      09/28/04                    69 FR 57864

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Federal Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation 
Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement 
Act of 1996, requires agencies to review and, as warranted, adjust 
their penalties at least every four years.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ32
_______________________________________________________________________




2197. DEFECT AND NON-COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITY AND REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30118 ; 49 USC 30119; 49 USC 30120

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 573; 49 CFR 577

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would have specifed requirements for Regional 
Recalls. This rule has been deemed unnecessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      02/15/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ33
_______________________________________________________________________




2198. LIST OF NONCONFORMING VEHICLES ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30141; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 593

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking 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 decided to be eligible for 
importation since the list was last published on October 1, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      11/18/02                    67 FR 69600
Final Rule Effective            09/30/04
Reponse to Petitions for 
Reconsideration                 09/30/04                    69 FR 58354

[[Page 27310]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3151
Fax: 202-366-1024
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ35
_______________________________________________________________________




2199. RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF TREAD CHILD RESTRAINT 
PERFORMANCE (FMVSS NO. 213)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1392

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 24, 2003, NHTSA published a final rule that fulfilled 
the mandate in the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability 
and Documentation Act (the TREAD Act) (November 1, 2000, Pub. L. 106-
414, 114 Stat. 1800) to initiate a rulemaking for the purpose of 
improving the safety of child restraints (reference 68 FR 37620). In 
response to the 2003 final rule, NHTSA received petitions for 
reconsideration concerning specifications for the crash pulse 
simulation and dummy clothing. This rulemaking action is based on those 
petitions for reconsideration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/24/03                    68 FR 37620
Response to Petitions for 
Reconsideration                 03/28/05                    70 FR 15596

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ40
_______________________________________________________________________




2200. REPORTING OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT POTENTIAL 
DEFECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-414; 49 USC 30102 to 30103; 49 USC 30112; 49 
USC 30117 to 30121; 49 USC 30166 to 30167; 49 CFR 1.50; . . .

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 579

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Petition for rulemaking to revise 49 CFR 579.28 to make the 
reporting date 60 days following the end of each calendar quarter.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/04                    69 FR 38860
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/04
Final Action                    09/27/04                    69 FR 57867

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ41
_______________________________________________________________________




2201. [bull] DELAY OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF 49 CFR 571.403, PLATFORM LIFT 
SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND 49 CFR 571.404 PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION 
IN MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.403; 49 CFR 571.404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 49 CFR 571.403 and 49 CFR 571.404 were scheduled to take 
effect on December 27, 2004. A delay in this effective date is 
necessary because the lack of available compliant platform lifts has 
resulted in the inability of over-the-road coach, motor home, and 
certain bus manufacturers to comply with FMVSS No. 404 by the effective 
date. While lift manufacturers will provide compliant lifts by the 
effective date, delays in lead-time have prevented vehicle 
manufacturers from incorporating compliant lifts into their production 
lines. Without a delay of the effective dates, manufacturers will incur 
financial loss and the availability of vehicles manufactured to 
accommodate individuals with disabilities will be disrupted. In 
addition, the response to the petitions for reconsideration to the 
final rule, which was published October 1, 2004, shifted the 
responsibilities of lift lighting to vehicle manufacturers. Recent new 
petitions from school bus manufacturers state that they have not had 
enough time to prepare for this change. Therefore, this rulemaking 
action will delay the effective date of FMVSS No 403 for three months 
(April 1, 2005) and will delay the effective date of FMVSS No. 404 for 
6 months (July 1, 2005).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/04                    69 FR 76865

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash

[[Page 27311]]

Avoidance Stds., Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, Vehicle Controls and Adapted Vehicle Division 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2272
Fax: 202 366-4329

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AD50, Related to 2127-AJ18
RIN: 2127-AJ50
_______________________________________________________________________




2202. [bull] HIGH-THEFT LINES FOR MODEL YEAR 2006

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33104

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will list 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 2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/20/05                    70 FR 20481

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AJ52
BILLING CODE 4910--59--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2203. [bull] REVISION OF METHOD FOR CALCULATING MONETARY THRESHOLD FOR 
REPORTING RAIL EQUIPMENT ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.49; 49 USC 103; 49 USC 10901-02; 49 USC 
20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 21302; 49 USC 21311; 49 USC 2461, note; 49 
USC 322(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR CFR 225.19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the method for calculating the 
monetary threshold for reporting rail equipment accidents/incidents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/05                    70 FR 20333
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/05
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________




2204. [bull] PASSENGER EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS; MISCELLANEOUS 
AMENDMENTS AND APPLICATION OF SAFETY APPLIANCES ON EXISTING PASSENGER 
EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2401 note; 49 CFR 1.49(c) and (m); 49 USC 
20102, 20103, 20107, 20133,20137 and 20138, 20143; 49 USC 20701 to 
20703, 21301 and 21302, 21304

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229; 49 CFR 238

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA is proposing to clarify and amend its existing 
regulations in an effort to address various mechanical issues relevant 
to the manufacture, efficient utilization, and safe operation of 
passenger equipment and trains that have arisen since FRA's original 
issuance of the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. FRA proposes 
miscellaneous amendments to its existing regulations in four areas: (1) 
by clarifying the terminology related to piston travel indicators; (2) 
by providing alternative design and additional inspection criteria for 
new passenger equipment not designed to allow inspection of the 
application and release of the brakes from outside the equipment; (3) 
by permitting some latitude in the use of passenger equipment with 
redundant air compressors when a limited number of the compressors 
become inoperative; and (4) by recognizing current locomotive 
manufacturing techniques by proposing an alternative pneumatic pressure 
test for main reservoirs. FRA is also clarifying the existing 
regulatory requirements related to the attachment of safety appliances 
and is proposing an identification and inspection protocol to address 
existing passenger equipment containing welded safety appliances or 
welded safety appliance brackets or supports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AB67

[[Page 27312]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2205. [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: This rulemaking would govern the development, testing and 
approval of Micro-processor Based Signal and Train Control Systems. FRA 
has determined through the joint-fact-finding efforts of the Railroad 
Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) that performance standards would 
facilitate the introduction of advanced technology, including systems 
that support the core functions of Positive Train Control (PTC). This 
rulemaking addresses technical standards for all processor-based signal 
and train control products, amending 49 CFR Part 236.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/01                    66 FR 42351
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/01
Final Rule                      03/07/05                    70 FR 11051
Final Rule Effective            06/06/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________




2206. [rplus]LOCOMOTIVE CRASHWORTHINESS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 3, 1995, Rule or Report to 
Congress.
Report to Congress issued 9/18/96.

Abstract: This rulemaking would address the crashworthiness of 
locomotives pursuant to the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act of 
(1992). FRA investigated locomotive crashworthiness, as well as a 
variety of locomotive working conditions (See RIN 2130-AA89) and 
reported its finding to Congress. This rulemaking would establish 
comprehensive, minimum standards for locomotive crashworthiness. 
Locomotive crashworthiness protection is necessary because locomotive 
collisions can result in crew injuries and fatalities. These 
performance standards are intended to help protect locomotive cab 
occupants in the event of a locomotive collision. Examples of 
locomotive collision scenarios considered include collisions with 
another locomotive, the rear of another train, a piece of on-track 
equipment, a shifted load on a freight car on an adjacent parallel 
track, or a highway vehicle at a rail-highway grade crossing. These 
crashworthiness standards must be met by demonstrating compliance with 
either the rule's performance standards or a FRA-approved design 
standard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          07/22/94                    59 FR 37528
Report to Congress              09/18/96
NPRM                            11/02/04                    69 FR 63890
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    01/12/05                     70 FR 2105
Second NPRM Comment Period End  02/03/05
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2207. [rplus]LOCOMOTIVE EVENT RECORDERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would improve the crashworthiness of railroad 
locomotive event recorders and would enhance the quality of information 
available for post-accident investigations. It would amend its existing 
regulations in four major ways: (1) by requiring that new locomotives 
have event recorders with hardened memory modules, proven by a 
requirement that the memory modules preserve stored data throughout a 
sequence of prescribed tests; (2) by requiring that new locomotives 
have an event recorder that collects certain additional types of 
information; (3) by simplifying standards for inspecting, testing, and 
maintaining event recorders; and (4) by requiring the phasing out, over 
a six-year period, of event recorders that use magnetic tape as a data 
storage medium. This rulemaking was originally designated as 
nonsignificant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/04                    69 FR 39774
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/04
Extension of Comment Period     09/08/04                    69 FR 54255
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/11/04
Final Rule                      12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking was previously titled 
``Crashworthy Event Recorders.''

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

[[Page 27313]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2208. [rplus]OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE FOR RAILROAD OPERATING 
EMPLOYEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229; 49 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FRA's occupational noise 
standards for railroad employees whose predominant noise exposure 
occurs in the locomotive cab. FRA's existing standard (issued in 1980) 
limits cab employee noise exposure to certain levels based on the 
duration of employee exposure. This rulemaking would modify that 
standard and also set out additional requirements. The rulemaking would 
require railroads to conduct noise monitoring and to implement a 
hearing conservation program, which would include hearing tests 
(audiograms), training, and monitoring. The rulemaking would also 
establish design, build, and maintenance standards for new locomotives 
and maintenance requirements for existing locomotives. FRA expects that 
this rulemaking would reduce the likelihood of noise-induced hearing 
loss for railroad operating employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Report to Congress              09/18/96
NPRM                            06/23/04                    69 FR 35146
NPRM Comment Period End         09/21/04
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2209. 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 Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Roberta Stewart, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6027

Related RIN: Related to 2130-AB65
RIN: 2130-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




2210. RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend regulations on Railroad Workplace 
Safety to clarify an ambiguous provision concerning the circumstances 
under which life vests or buoyant work vests are required for bridge 
workers working over water. This clarification essentially allows 
employees who are working on a bridge deck over water to work without a 
life vest or buoyant work vest under circumstances where falls are 
effectively prevented by hand rails, walkways, or acceptable work 
procedures. These exceptions currently apply to the use of fall 
protection and will now apply to the use of drowning protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/10/05                     70 FR 7047
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/28/05
Final Rule                      09/00/05
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/11/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Anna Nassif, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, Mail Stop 10, 400 
Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-493-6166

[[Page 27314]]

Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2130-AA91
RIN: 2130-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________




2211. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR STEAM LOCOMOTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103, 20701, 20702; 49 CFR 1.49

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would correct FRA Form 4 in Appendix C of 
Part 230, which was published in the Federal Register of Wednesday, 
November 17, 1999 (64 FR 62828). Part 230 relates to inspection and 
maintenance standards of steam locomotives, and the form is used to 
record information about inspections of steam locomotives. Initially, a 
section on the form to record the shearing stress on rivets was 
inadvertently omitted. This final rule will correct that omission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/05                    70 FR 20337
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/05
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________




2212. [bull] CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 201 to 213; PL 101-410; PL 104-134

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209; 49 CFR 213 to 223; 49 CFR 225; 49 CFR 228-
236; 49 CFR 238-241; 49 CFR 244

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this rulemaking, FRA is implementing the requirements of 
the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (Act), as 
amended by this Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. As required by 
the Act, FRA is adjusting the ordinary maximum civil monetary penalty 
amount for violations of railroad safety statutes to reflect an 
increase caused by inflation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Carolina Mirabal, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-493-6043
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2213. [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, subsequent 
enactment prohibited issuance prior to July 1, 2001.

Abstract: This action would govern when train whistles at public 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. Pub. L. 103-440 requires the 
Secretary to prohibit local whistle bans, except where there is no 
significant risk of loss of life or serious personal injury, 
supplementary safety measures fully compensate for the absence of the 
warning provided by the horn, or where use of the locomotive horn is 
impractical.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/00                     65 FR 2230
NPRM Comment Period End         05/26/00
Interim Final Rule              12/18/03                    68 FR 70586
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/19/04
Final Rule                      04/27/05                    70 FR 21844

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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

Additional Information: An Omnibus Bill at the end of the 106th 
Congress prohibited publication of a final rule before July 2001.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kathryn Shelton, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6063

RIN: 2130-AA71

[[Page 27315]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2214. REFLECTORIZATION OF RAIL FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20148

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FRA first examined the use of reflectors in the early 1980's. 
The Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-440) 
required FRA to revisit the issue of railcar visibility. FRA conducted 
an additional study of railcar visibility which determined that 
technological advances in reflective material have made reflective 
material a feasible and cost-effective option in enhancing rail safety. 
FRA's cost-benefit analysis found that reflectors are a cost-effective 
method of enhancing railcar visibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/06/03                    68 FR 62942
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/04
Final Rule                      01/03/05                      70 FR 144
Final Rule Effective            03/04/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
BILLING CODE 4910--06--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2215. [bull] ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RELATED PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 23 USC 315; 49 USC 303; 49 USC 5323; 49 USC 5324

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 49 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes technical corrections to the regulation that 
governs environmental impact procedures for FHWA and FTA, though none 
are substantive in nature. The technical changes include correcting the 
name of the Federal Transit Administration, correcting statutory 
references that have become outdated, and removing the reference to a 
program under section 105 of 23 U.S.C. that has been eliminated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington , DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4033
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2216. SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5323(f)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 605

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would have amended the definition of 
``tripper'' service, which is mass transportation service modified to 
meet the needs of school students and personnel. The amended definition 
would have prohibited the use of certain signage without the express 
written permission of the FTA Administrator, and would have provided 
that tripper buses only stop at stops that were marked as available to 
the public. In a previous agenda, FTA had stated that it intended to 
withdraw the proposed amendment and did so by way of a withdrawal 
notice, published on January 28, 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/99                    64 FR 23590
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/99
Withdrawn                       01/28/05                     70 FR 4081

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: On February 3, 2005, FTA published a correction 
notice (70 FR 5600), as the withdrawal document (70 FR 4081) published 
on January 28, 2005, misidentified the Regulation Identifier Number 
(RIN).

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

[[Page 27316]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2217. [rplus]RAIL FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEMS: STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5330

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 659

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1995, under RIN 2132-AA39, FTA issued the final rule 
entitled, Rail Fixed Guideway Systems; State Safety Oversight. On 
December 23, 1996, under RIN 2132-AA57, FTA issued technical amendments 
to the final rule. Then in 2002, under RIN 2132-AA69, FTA issued a 
direct final rule amending the definition of accident. Because FTA 
received an adverse comment, the direct final rule was withdrawn and 
the next action was listed as undetermined while the next course of 
action was determined. FTA now intends to amend the rule, and has 
closed out RIN 2132-AA69, and opened RIN 2132-AA76, for this action. 
This final rule will revise the State Safety Oversight rule and adds 
clarifying sections, further specification concerning what the state 
must require to monitor safety and security of non-FRA rail systems, 
and incorporates into the body of the regulation material previously 
incorporated by reference. The revised part will ensure greater 
compliance of State oversight agencies, and enhance the safety and 
security of the rail systems governed by this part. FTA has determined 
that this rule is listed as significant for the purposes of the 
regulatory agenda but the Office of Management and Budget has 
determined that further review under Executive Order 12866 is not 
necessary. While the economic impact of this rulemaking is not 
anticipated to be significant because the changes are incremental in 
nature, FTA recognizes that this rule affects State governments and may 
be of congressional interest.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/04                    69 FR 11218
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04
Final Rule                      04/29/05                    70 FR 22562
Final Rule Effective            05/31/05

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 action is being taken in lieu 
of further action on a previously reported RIN (2132-AA69).

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jerry Fisher, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2896

Related RIN: Previously reported as 2132-AA69
RIN: 2132-AA76
BILLING CODE 4910--57--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)



_______________________________________________________________________




2218. [bull] SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES: PERIODIC UPDATE, VARIOUS 
CATEGORIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 983(a); 984(a)(4); 49 CFR 1.52

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 33 CFR 402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the joint U.S.-Canadian Seaway 
Regulations and Rules by updating various regulations to take account 
of new procedures and/or technology that will enhance the safety of 
transits through the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/05                     70 FR 3495
NPRM Comment Period End         02/24/05
Final Rule                      03/17/05                    70 FR 12967
Final Rule Effective            04/18/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Craig H. Middlebrook, Deputy Administrator, Department 
of Transportation, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 400 
7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-0091
Fax: 202-366-7147
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2135-AA20
BILLING CODE 4910--61--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2219. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES 
DURING TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 174; 49 CFR 176 to 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: PHMSA is considering the implementation of requirements to 
address the current safety and security risks associated with the 
storage of explosives during transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 27317]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-238;

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: D. Benjamin Supko, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202-366-3012

RIN: 2137-AE06
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2220. [rplus]GAS GATHERING LINE DEFINITION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1994.

Abstract: The rulemaking would modify the existing definitions of ``gas 
gathering line'' and ``regulated gathering line'' to eliminate 
confusion in distinguishing these pipelines from transmission lines in 
rural areas. The costs should be minimal since the definition will 
conform to prevailing practices in government and industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/91                    56 FR 48505
Request for Comments            03/11/99                    64 FR 12147
NPRM Extension of Comment Period04/30/99                    64 FR 23256
Comment Period End              07/07/99
SNPRM                           06/00/05

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dewitt Burdeaux, Pipeline Security Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-7220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




2221. 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

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose that 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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 
Safety Administration will propose to incorporate updated standards 
early in each calendar year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-02-11457.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Richard D. Huriaux, Director, Technical Standards, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4565

RIN: 2137-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




2222. 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: This rulemaking initiative would 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                            09/10/03                    68 FR 53314
Supplemental NPRM               10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-220F; RSPA-03-14405

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Charles E. Betts, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD78

[[Page 27318]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2223. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: MISCELLANEOUS PACKAGING 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 173; 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose to add provisions for Large 
Packagings and revise the specification requirements for non-bulk 
packagings and portable tanks to address issues raised through 
enforcement actions and requests for clarification of the regulations 
by packaging manufacturers, third-part labs, and shippers. The 
proposals will address packaging closures, design modifications that 
may or may not require recertification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-231.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Arthur Pollack, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________




2224. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES; HARMONIZATION 
WITH THE UNITED NATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 173; 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations (HMR) to harmonize the current requirements for the 
Transport of Dangerous Goods with UN standards which revised the 
classification criteria for infectious substances, based on risk 
evaluations conductd by the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention. It would also relax transportation 
requirements for certain infectious substances based on the level of 
risk associated with their transportation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RSPA-2004-16895 HM-226A

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




2225. PIPELINE SAFETY: HAZARDOUS LIQUID GATHERING PIPELINES AND LOW-
STRESS LINES THAT COULD IMPACT UNUSUALLY SENSITIVE AREAS (USAS) AND 
COMMERCIAL NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish safety standards for certain 
onshore rural gathering lines and onshore low-stress pipelines that are 
now exempt from PHMSA's safety regulations for hazardous liquid 
pipelines. This rule would focus on those pipelines that could affect 
areas unusually sensitive to environmental damage or commercially 
navigable waterways. This rule would provide clarity to the regulatory 
definitions and would ensure that pipelines that could cause an impact 
on unusually sensistive areas are regulated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-03-15864

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Florence Hamn, Director, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3015

RIN: 2137-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________




2226. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZATION OF 
USE OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise 49 CFR by consolidating and 
revising the requirements authorizing the use of international 
standards. The NPRM would provide for easier understanding of the 
restrictions and limitations of the authorization to use international 
standards and insure that an acceptable level of safety is maintained 
when transporting hazardous materials in accordance with the authorized 
international standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Hm Docket: HM-215

URL For More Information:

[[Page 27319]]

dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Joan McIntyre, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




2227. [bull] PIPELINE SAFETY: INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PIPELINE REPAIR 
PERMITTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document seeks comments from the gas transmission and 
hazardous liquid gas pipeline industries regarding proposed information 
fields necessary to support the streamlining of pipeline repair 
permitting and the facilitation of timely agency reviews for pipeline 
repair projects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Florence Hamn, Director, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3015

RIN: 2137-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2228. [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.

Abstract: To implement statutory requirements under the Sanitary Food 
Transportation Act of 1990 (49 USC 5701 et seq.), this rulemaking would 
address the safe transportation of food and food products in commerce 
by referencing in its regulations requirements of the U.S. Department 
of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services that apply to persons who offer 
for transportation or transport food in commerce by motor vehicle or 
rail car. This rulemaking is significant due to substantial 
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
SNPRM                           12/21/04                    69 FR 76423
Final Action                    10/00/05

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, RSPA-91-13289; FS-1

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Helen L Engrum, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




2229. 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: This rulemaking would revise part 175 in order to simplify 
and clarify the requirements, further align them with the international 
requirements (ICAO) and eliminate obsolete requirements. The rule would 
clarify the applicability of part 175 (Carriage by Aircraft), excepts 
cargo aircraft from certain quantity limitations, separates the 
exceptions in section 175.10 into three sections based on 
applicability, provides new separation distances for shipping 
radioactive materials by cargo aircraft, converts certain exemptions 
into the regulations, responds to petitions for rulemaking, makes 
revisions to more clearly conform to international standards, and 
rewrites part 175 for easier understanding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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                            11/10/04                    69 FR 65283
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
NPRM; Extension of Comment 
Period                          01/21/05                     70 FR 3179
NPRM; Extension of Comment 
Period End                      03/18/05
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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Additional Information: Docket No. HM-228; RSPA-02-11654.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Deborah Boothe, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




2230. [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 would address 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

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/10/03                     68 FR 6689
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/10/03
NPRM                            12/30/04                    69 FR 78375
Comment Period Extended         02/10/05                     70 FR 7072
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/05
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-213B; RSPA-99-6223.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




2231. [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: This rulemaking would revise requirements applicable to 
lithium batteries for consistency with international requirements. This 
rulemaking also responds to NTSB recommendations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/02                    67 FR 15510
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/02
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-224C; RSPA-02-11989

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________




2232. 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: This rulemaking would make miscellaneous amendments to HMR 
based on petitions for rulemaking and PHMSA 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                            08/12/04                    69 FR 49846
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/04
Final Rule                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-218C; RSPA-04-18683

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Gigi L. Corbin, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-3012

RIN: 2137-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




2233. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTERS AND LIGHTER 
REFILLS

Priority: Other Significant. 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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would make substantial amendments to 
requirements in hazardous materials regulations for the approval, 
examination, testing, and transportation of lighters and lighter 
refills. The changes address current manufacturing or transportation 
conditions. This rulemaking was upgraded to significant at the request 
of OMB.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/04                    69 FR 50975
Final Rule                      09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

[[Page 27321]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-237. RSPA-2004-18795

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Michael Stevens, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________




2234. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REQUIREMENTS FOR UN STANDARD CYLINDERS 
(RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 173; 49 CFR 178; 49 CFR 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action proposes to amend the Hazardous 
Materials Regulations (HMR) to adopt standards for the design, 
construction, maintenance and use of cylinders and multiple-element gas 
containers (MEGCs) based on the standards contained in the United 
Nations (UN) Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. 
The intended effect of this proposed rule is to offer greater 
flexibility for the design and manufacturer of pressure receptacles, 
offer a wider selection of pressure receptacles, reduce the need for 
exemptions, and facilitate the internal transportation of compressed 
gases in commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/05                    70 FR 11767
Final Rule                      03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-220E

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Sandra Webb, Transportation Specialist, Department of 
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-3012

RIN: 2137-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




2235. HARMONIZATION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS, 
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL 
AVIATION ORGANIZATION'S TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations 
(HMR) to maintain alignment with international standards by 
incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping 
names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging 
authorizations, air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage 
requirements. Because of recent changes to the International Maritime 
Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), the International Civil Aviation 
Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of 
Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions), and the United 
Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN 
Recommendations), these revisions were necessary to facilitate the 
transport of hazardous materials in international commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/04                    69 FR 34724
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/04
Final Rule                      12/20/04                    69 FR 76044
Correction                      06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-215G RSPA-04-17036

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Charles E. Betts, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________




2236. PIPELINE SAFETY: IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC INFORMATION 
PROGRAMS

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require pipeline operators to develop 
and implement effective public education programs, based on the 
American Petroleum Institute's (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 1162, 
Public Awareness Programs for Pipeline Operators. The purpose is to 
enhance awareness of pipeline safety and protection through 
communications with the affected public, local and state emergency 
response and planning officials, local public officials and governing 
councils and excavators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/04                    69 FR 35279
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-03-15852.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Florence Hamn, Director, Regulations, Department of 
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
400

[[Page 27322]]

Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3015

RIN: 2137-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________




2237. PIPELINE SAFETY: CRITERIA FOR DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF GAS AND 
HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINES

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require pipeline operators to follow 
certain standards when they use direct assessment to evaluate the 
effects of corrosion on buried onshore gas and hazardous liquid 
pipelines. The standards, which are already in effect for gas 
transmission lines in high-consequence areas, involve processes of data 
collection, indirect inspection, direct examination, and evaluation. 
Congress has directed DOT to prescribe standards for inspection of 
pipelines by direct assessment. The proposed regulations should advance 
the use of direct assessment as a method of managing the impact of 
corrosion on buried onshore pipelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/04                    69 FR 61771
Comment Period End              12/06/04
Final Rule                      08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-04-16855

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: B. Furrow, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4559

RIN: 2137-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




2238. DEFINITION OF ``OFFER A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FOR TRANSPORTATION'' 
AND ``OFFEROR''

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: PHMSA is proposing to add a definition for ``Person who 
offers or offeror'' to the Hazardous Materials Regulations in order to 
codify the applicability of those regulations. The proposed definition 
will be based on long-standing administrative determination concerning 
the meaning of this term.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/24/04                    69 FR 57245
End of Comment Period           11/23/04
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-223A. RSPA-04-19173

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________




2239. [bull] [rplus]PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSPORTATION OF PRIMARY LITHIUM 
BATTERIES ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit the offering for 
transportation and transportation of primary lithium batteries and 
cells as cargo aboard passenger-carrying aircraft. The rule would apply 
to both foreign and domestic passenger-carrying aircraft entering, 
leaving, or operating in the United States. In addition, the rule would 
amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to require that, when offered 
for transport in other modes, shipments of primary lithium batteries 
and cells must be marked to indicate that they are forbidden from 
transport aboard passenger-carrying aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/15/04                    69 FR 75208
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RSPA-04-19886; HM-224E

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________




2240. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS AND 
MISCELLANEOUS CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This annual rulemaking activity corrects editorial errors and 
enhances the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-189Y

[[Page 27323]]

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kurt C. Eichenlaub, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AE08
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2241. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: 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: This rulemaking would 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 would 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                            06/06/04                    69 FR 25470
Comment Period Extended         08/04/04                    69 FR 47074
Extension of NPRM Comment Period 
End                             12/13/04
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-224B, RSPA-04-17664. 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.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John A. Gale, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




2242. 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: This rulemaking will address 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-232A; FMCSA-02-11650. The Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration is closing this rulemaking action 
under RIN 2136-AA71. Any further rulemaking will be addressed under 
RSPA RIN 2137-AD70.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

Related RIN: Split from 2126-AA71
RIN: 2137-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




2243. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ENHANCING RAIL TRANSPORTATION SECURITY 
OF TOXIC BY INHALATION MATERIALS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172 to 174; 49 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Transportation and the Department of 
Homeland Security are examining the need for enhanced security 
requirements for the rail transportation of hazardous materials that 
are toxic by inhalation. The two departments are seeking comments on 
the feasibility of initiating specific security enhancements and the 
potential costs and benefits of doing so. Security measures being 
considered include improvements to security plans, modifications of 
methods used to identify shipments, enhanced requirements for temporary 
storage, strengthened tank car integrity, and implementation of 
tracking and communication systems. Both departments are reviewing the 
comments received and then will decide the next action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            08/10/04                    69 FR 50987
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 27324]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-232E; RSPA-2004-18730

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2244. [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.

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish 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). The purpose of these 
requirements is to improve response capabilities and minimize the 
impact of onshore oil spills from pipelines. This rulemaking is 
significant due to substantial public interest.

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                      02/23/05                     70 FR 8734

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-03-16560 (formerly PS-130).
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/05/93, 58 FR 244

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: L.E. Herrick, Department of Transportation, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5523
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




2245. [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 (EPA and OSHA) and non-Federal governments (States, 
localities, and Indian tribes) must be consistent with or defer to 
PHMSA'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          07/25/99                    64 FR 40810
NPRM                            06/14/01                    66 FR 32420
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
08/02/2001 & Public Meetings    08/02/01                    66 FR 40174
Comment Period Extended to 2/1/
2002                            11/27/01                    66 FR 59220
NPRM Comment Period End         11/30/01
NPRM Comment Period End         02/01/02
Final Rule                      10/30/03                    68 FR 61906
Final Action Effective          10/30/03
Final Rule; Delay of Effective 
Date                            05/28/04                    69 FR 30588
Final Rule Effective            01/01/05
Final Rule Response to Appeals  04/15/05                    70 FR 20018

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Susan Gorsky, Senior Regulations Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AC68

[[Page 27325]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2246. 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 rulemaking will serve as a periodic update which revises 
and updates the pipeline safety regulations to provide clarity and 
remove unnecessary burdens to the regulated pipeline community. 
Revisions include updated references to voluntary specifications and 
standards incorporated by reference in the pipeline safety regulations, 
and various clarifications and grammatical corrections. These updates 
reflect the most recent editions of each specification and standard 
incorporated by reference. These updates enable pipeline operators to 
utilize current technology, materials, and practices, thereby reducing 
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                      06/14/04                    69 FR 32886

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-99-6106

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Richard D. Huriaux, Director, Technical Standards, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4565

RIN: 2137-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




2247. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS 
WASTE MANIFEST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would update the Hazardous Waste Manifest 
requirements for alignment with Environmental Protection Agency's 
changes, 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
Withdrawn                       04/06/05                    70 FR 17385

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-206E; RSPA-01-10292.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darral Relerford, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




2248. AGENCY REORGANIZATION; NOMENCLATURE CHANGE AND TECHNICAL 
AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 190 60101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 190

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would make minor technical changes to 
Internet and mailing addresses, docket procedures, titles, section 
numbers, and penalty amounts, and other additional modifications to the 
Agency's pipeline safety procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/08/05                    70 FR 11135

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-02-14136.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Lawrence White, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4400
Fax: 292 366-7041

RIN: 2137-AD77
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2249. 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 rulemaking incorporated into the HMR certain widely used 
and safety-proven exemptions. This rulemaking also eliminated the need 
for the current exemption holders to reapply for renewal of the 
exemption, thus reducing paperwork burdens. Previously, OMB declared 
this rule significant. Upon a request for reconsideration from PHMSA, 
OMB agreed to downgrade this rulemaking to nonsignificant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/03                    68 FR 67821
NPRM Comment Period End         02/06/04
Final Rule                      01/24/05                     70 FR 3302

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-233; RSPA-03-16370

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Gigi L. Corbin, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590

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Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-3012

RIN: 2137-AD84
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2250. PIPELINE SAFETY: AMENDMENTS TO GAS AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINE 
OPERATOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 6101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require pipeline operators to update 
their existing written operator qualification program for individuals 
performing covered tasks on pipeline facilities. The update reflects 
mandates promulgated into law through the Pipeline Safety Act of 2002, 
as well as concerns raised by the National Transportation Safety Board 
(NTSB), the pipeline safety advisory committees, and the general 
public. Regulations for training, reevaluation intervals, and 
modification of written plans are addressed to ensure a qualified work 
force and to reduce the probability of an incident caused by human 
error. This rule would provide further enhancement to the operator 
personnel qualification program which has been in existence since the 
August 1999 final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               03/03/05                    70 FR 10332

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. RSPA-03-15734

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Stanley Kastanas, Programs Administration, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3844
Fax: 202 366-4566

RIN: 2137-AD95
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2251. APPLICATION FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS OF THE COASTWISE TRADE 
LAWS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1114(b); 49 USC 322; 46 USC 12106 note; PL 
105-383; 49 CFR 1.66(c)

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 388

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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                            05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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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2252. MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING--AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1295; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise and update MARAD's regulations 
regarding Maritime Education and Training by eliminating obsolete 
provisions and by adding provisions to reflect current administrative 
practices. This rulemaking would also clarify certain provisions and 
make technical corrections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jay Gordon, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-5191
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB63
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2253. LAUNCH BARGE WAIVER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.66; PL 108-293, 118 Stat 1028

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will establish regulations governing the 
waiver of U.S. build requirements for launch barges used to transport 
and launch platform jackets. This rulemaking implements provisions of 
the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004, which, among 
other things, requires the Secretary of Transportation (acting through 
the Maritime Administrator) to adopt procedures to determine if 
coastwise-qualified vessels are available for platform jacket transport 
and launching, and, if not, to issue waivers

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allowing the use of non-coastwise-qualified foreign-built vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Michael Hokana, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 
400 Seventh Street, SW.,, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-0760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



_______________________________________________________________________




2254. MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1295; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends the Maritime Administration's 
regulations in Part 310 governing maritime education and training. This 
rulemaking implements changes under the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2004 regarding the administration of state, 
regional and United States merchant marine academies. This rulemaking 
also makes nonsubstantive technical changes to part 310.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/08/04                    69 FR 31897
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/08/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/09/04
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jay Gordon, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of Chief Counsel, Room 
7228 MAR-226, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-5191
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB60
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2255. AMENDED SERVICE OBLIGATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE 
MARITIME ACADEMY GRADUATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1295; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will change the service obligation reporting 
requirements for State maritime academy graduates who receive Student 
Incentive Payments (SIPs). The new reporting requirements create 
standard reporting dates that coincide with the U.S. Naval Reserve/
Merchant Marine Reserve (USNR/MMR) service reporting dates. This 
rulemaking also provides for the electronic submission of reports as 
the primary means of submission to the Maritime Administration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/20/04                    69 FR 61605
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/19/04
Final Rule                      05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Rita Jackson, Academies Program Officer, Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-0284
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________




2256. [rplus]MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1114(b); PL 108-136; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 296 (NEW)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking provides procedures to implement the 
provisions of the Maritime Security Act of 2003 (MSA 2003). The MSA 
2003 authorizes payments for fiscal years (FYs) 2006 through 2015 for a 
new Maritime Security Program (MSP). The final rule needs to be in 
place to continue the Program, which involves millions of dollars and 
national security. In addition, the MSP supports a fleet of active, 
commercially viable, privately owned vessels to meet national defense 
and other security requirements and to maintain a United States 
presence in international commercial shipping.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/20/04                    69 FR 43328
Comment Period Extended         08/18/04                    69 FR 51987
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/19/04
End of Extended Comment Period  08/30/04
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/04
Final Rule                      07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Murray A. Bloom, Chief, Division of Maritime Programs, 
Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5164
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



_______________________________________________________________________




2257. [rplus]REGULATIONS TO BE FOLLOWED BY ALL DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES AND 
SHIPPERS HAVING RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A PREFERENCE FOR U.S.-FLAG 
VESSELS IN THE SHIPMENT OF CARGOES ON OCEAN VESSELS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1101, 1114(b), 1122(d), 1241; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Maritime Administration is withdrawing the advance notice 
of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) published in the Federal Register on 
January 28, 1999, which requested comments on proposed amendments to 
MARAD's cargo preference regulations. Based on comments received and on 
continuing discussions with other Federal agencies, there are several 
issues on which MARAD and other Federal agencies have yet to reach 
agreement. MARAD is involved in a negotiation process with other 
agencies in order to resolve these issues. Once discussions and 
negotiations with other agencies are complete, MARAD will initiate a 
new rulemaking action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/28/99                     64 FR 4382
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/29/99
Withdrawn                       02/14/05                     70 FR 7458

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2258. [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: On February 4, 2004, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) 
published a joint rulemaking with the U.S. Coast Guard which proposed 
to change MARAD's lease financing regulations. On August 9, 2004, Pub. 
L. 108-293, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 was 
enacted, which contained provisions that materially affected the 
proposed changes outlined in the joint rulemaking. Therefore, the joint 
rulemaking was withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/04/04                     69 FR 5403
Withdrawn                       04/13/05                    70 FR 19376

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John T. Marquez Jr., Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, Room 7228, 400 Seventh Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-5320
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Duplicate of 1625-AA63
RIN: 2133-AB51
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2259. AMENDED SERVICE OBLIGATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. 
MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY GRADUATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 1114(B); 46 USC 1295 to 1295g

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 310.58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the service obligation reporting 
periods for United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) graduates. 
The new reporting dates create a standard reporting period that 
coincides with the U.S. Naval Reserve/Merchant Marine Reserve (USNR/
MMR) service reporting date, which will make reporting to the USNR and 
to MARAD less burdensome. This final rule also corrects an error that 
appeared in the interim final rule that preceded this action, which 
mistakenly indicated that it applied to both USMMA graduates as well as 
to State maritime academy graduates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/02/04                     69 FR 9758
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/01/04
Final Rule                      10/19/04                    69 FR 61452

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Brenda Reed-Perry, Compliance Specialist, Department of

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Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-0845
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




2260. DEFERMENT OF SERVICE OBLIGATIONS OF MIDSHIPMEN RECIPIENTS OF 
SCHOLARSHIPS OR FELLOWSHIPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 USC 1114(b); 46 app USC 1295 to 1295g

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 310.58(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends MARAD's regulations regarding the 
deferment of service obligations of midshipmen who receive scholarships 
or fellowships to pursue graduate courses of study. This rule allows 
the Maritime Administrator to defer the service obligation of a 
midshipman when the midshipman enters a graduate course of study of 
national significance although the course of study may not be marine or 
maritime-related, which was a former requirement under MARAD's 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/20/04                    69 FR 29079
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/21/04
Final Rule                      12/14/04                    69 FR 74454

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Rita Jackson, Academies Program Officer, Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-0284
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB58
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