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

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                                     


  



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

14 CFR Chs. I-III

23 CFR Chs. I-III

33 CFR Chs. I and IV

46 CFR Chs. I-III

48 CFR Ch. 12

49 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VI and Chs. X-XII

OST Docket 99-5129

Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of all current 
and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and 
completed actions of the Department. The agenda provides the public 
with information about the Department of Transportation's regulatory 
activity. It is expected that this information will enable the public 
to be more aware of and allow it to more effectively participate in the 
Department's regulatory activity. The public is also invited to submit 
comments on any aspect of this agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   

General

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

Specific

     You should direct all comments and inquiries on particular 
items in the agenda to the individual listed for the regulation or 
the general rulemaking contact person for the operating 
administration in Appendix B. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call (202) 755-
7687.

Table of Contents

 Supplementary Information:

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   

Background

     Improvement of our regulations is a prime goal of the 
Department of Transportation (Department or DOT). There should be 
no more regulations than necessary and those that are issued should 
be simpler, more comprehensible, and less burdensome. Regulations 
should not be issued without appropriate involvement of the public; 
once issued, they should be periodically reviewed and revised, as 
needed, to assure that they continue to meet the needs for which 
they originally were designed.

    To help the Department achieve these goals and in accordance 
with Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58 
FR 51735; October 4, 1993) and the Department's Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979), the Department 
prepares a semiannual regulatory agenda. It summarizes all current 
and projected rulemaking, reviews of existing regulations, and 
completed actions of the Department. These are matters on which 
action has begun or is projected during the succeeding 12 months or 
such longer period as may be anticipated or for which action has 
been completed since the last agenda.

     The agendas are based on reports submitted by the offices 
initiating the rulemaking and are reviewed by the Department 
Regulations Council. The Department's last agenda was published in 
the Federal Register on May 16, 2005 (70 FR 27218). The next one is 
scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in May 2006.

    On August 10, 2005, President Bush signed the Safe, 
Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). However, because the agenda was 
under development before enactment and because we are still 
reviewing the specific mandates to clearly identify rulemaking 
requirements, the Department will not list any rulemaking actions 
resulting from SAFETEA-LU in this agenda cycle. Any significant 
rulemaking actions resulting from SAFETEA-LU will be identified on 
the Department's website (http://regs.dot.gov), which provides a 
report on the status of the Department's significant rulemakings.

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 
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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 
continuing 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 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, September 20, 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.

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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 -- Jerome Melis-Tull, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th 
Street SW., Mail Stop 10, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 
493-6058.

    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.

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

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make changes in response to public comment on this plan or in 
response to a presidentially mandated review. If there is any 
change to the review plan, we will note the change in the following 
Unified Agenda. For any section 610 review, we will provide the 
required notice prior to the review.

Part II - The Review Process
The Analysis

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

Section 610 Review

     The Agency will analyze each of the rules in a given year's 
group to determine whether any rule has a SEIOSNOSE and, thus, 
requires review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. The level of analysis will, of course, depend on 
the nature of the rule and its applicability. Publication of 
agencies' section 610 analyses list each fall in this Agenda 
provides the public with notice and an opportunity to comment 
consistent with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 
We request that public comments be submitted to us early in the 
analysis year concerning the small entity impact of the rules to 
help us in making our determinations.

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

Other Reviews

     The Agency will also examine the specified rules to determine 
whether any other reasons exist for revising or revoking the rule 
or for rewriting the rule in plain language. In each fall agenda, 
the agency will also publish information on the results of the 
examinations completed during the previous year.

FAA

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

FMCSA

    As noted in the fall 2004 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 new 
statute, SAFETEA-LU.

Part III - List of Pending Section 610 Reviews

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

                                             OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           14 CFR parts 200 through 212............................................          1998          1999
2           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

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9           49 CFR parts 29 through 39 and parts 41 through 89......................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 91 through 99, 48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253, and new               2007          2008
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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 continuing to be analyzed
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
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
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
49 CFR parts 17 -- Intergovernmental review of department of 
transportation programs and activities
49 CFR parts 18 -- Uniform administrative requirements for grants and 
cooperative agreements to State and local governments
49 CFR parts 19 -- Uniform administrative requirements for grants and 
agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other 
non-profit organizations
49 CFR parts 20 -- New restrictions on lobbying
49 CFR parts 21 -- Nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of 
the Department of Transportation effectuation of Title VI of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964
49 CFR parts 23 -- Participation of disadvantaged business enterprise 
in airport concessions
49 CFR parts 24 -- Uniform relocation assistance and real property 
acquisition for Federal and federally assisted programs
49 CFR parts 25 -- Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in education 
programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance
49 CFR parts 26 -- Participation by disadvantaged business enterprises 
in Department of Transportation financial assistance programs
49 CFR parts 27 -- Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in 
programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance
49 CFR parts 28 -- Enforcement of nondiscrimination on the basis of 
handicap in programs or activities conducted by the Department of 
Transportation

                                         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 delayed (Due to 
limited resources the analysis of these rules will be delayed)
14 CFR part 91 -- General operating and flight rules
14 CFR part 93 -- Special air traffic rules and airport traffic 
patterns

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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 -- Ultra light vehicles
14 CFR part 105 -- Parachute operations
Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rules continuing to be delayed (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

The Agency was unable to perform these analyses during review year 6 
and 7 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 8 (fall 2005) 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 150 -- Airport noise compatibility planning
14 CFR part 151 -- Federal aid to airports
14 CFR part 152 -- Airport aid program
14 CFR part 155 -- Release of airport property from surplus property 
disposal restrictions
14 CFR part 156 -- State block grant pilot program
14 CFR part 157 -- Notice of construction, alteration, activation, and 
deactivation of airports
14 CFR part 158 -- Passenger facility charges (PFCs)
14 CFR part 161 -- Notice and approval of airport noise and access 
restrictions
14 CFR part 169 -- Expenditure of Federal funds for nonmilitary 
airports or air navigation facilities thereon

                                         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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Year 7 (fall 2004) List of Rules analyzed and summary of the results
23 CFR part 620 -- Engineering
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
the coordination of airport and highway developments and the 
relinquishment of highway facilities and does not impact small 
entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 625 -- Design Standards for Highways
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: These regulations continue to be needed because they 
support FHWA's goal of providing the highest practical and feasible 
level of safety and to reduce highway hazards and accidents on the 
Nation's highways. These regulations are cost effective, and the 
benefits justify the costs.
23 CFR part 626 -- Pavement Policy
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed because the benefits of the 
rule justify their costs, and the regulations impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 627 -- Value Engineering

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 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 630 -- Preconstruction Procedures
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision; however, we recently issued 
a final rule prescribing new procedures for traffic safety in highway 
and street work zones and we used plain language techniques to update 
the rule.
 General: These regulations continue to be needed. The benefits 
of these rules justify their costs, and the regulations are cost 
effective.
23 CFR part 633 -- Required Contract Provisions
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: These regulations continue to be necessary. Their 
benefits justify their costs and the regulations impose the least 
burden.
23 CFR part 635 -- Construction and maintenance
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed, since the benefits of the 
regulation justify their costs and the regulations impose the least 
burden.
23 CFR part 636 -- Design-build contracting
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 637 -- Construction Inspection and Approval
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 645 -- Utilities
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section prescribes the 
policies, procedures and reimbursement provisions for the relocation of 
utility facilities on Federal-aid highway projects and does not impact 
not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 646 -- Railroads
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 650 -- Bridges, Structures, and Hydraulics
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 652 -- Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations and Projects
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 655 -- Traffic Operations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: These regulations continue to be needed because they 
support the FHWA's primary safety goal by obtaining basic uniformity of 
traffic control devices on all streets and highways. These regulations 
are cost effective and the benefits justify their costs.
23 CFR part 656 -- Carpool and Vanpool Projects
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 657 -- Certification of size and weight enforcement
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 658 -- Truck size and weight, route designations -- length, 
width and weight limitations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 660 -- Special programs (Direct Federal)
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.

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 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 661 -- Indian Reservation Road Bridge Program
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section prescribes the 
policies, project selection and fund allocation for administering the 
Indian Reservation Roads Program and does not affect not small 
entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 668 -- Emergency relief program
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 669 -- Enforcement of heavy vehicle use tax
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of Rule(s) that will be analyzed during the 
next year
23 CFR part 710 -- Right-of-Way and real estate
23 CFR part 750 -- Highway beautification
23 CFR part 751 -- Junkyard control and acquisition
23 CFR part 752 -- Landscape and roadside development
23 CFR part 771 -- Environmental impact and related procedures
23 CFR part 772 -- Procedures for abatement of highway traffic noise 
and construction noise
23 CFR part 777 -- Mitigation of environmental impacts to privately 
owned wetlands
23 CFR part 810 -- Mass transit and special use highway projects
23 CFR part 924 -- Highway Safety improvement program
Federal-Aid Highway Program

      The FHWA has adopted regulations in title 23 of the CFR, 
chapter I, related to the Federal-Aid Highway Program. These 
regulations implement and carry out the provisions of Federal law 
relating to the administration of Federal aid for highways. The 
primary law authorizing Federal aid for highways is chapter 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.

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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 7 (fall 2005) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 325 -- Compliance With Interstate Motor Carrier Noise 
Emission Standards
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Because these regulations only set 
inspection procedures and submission of reports completed by inspectors 
to FMCSA, there is no significant impact on small entities. The 
substantive noise emission standards are set by the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA).   
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No change needed. These regulations have continued 
importance to allow EPA to meet its mission of reducing noise 
pollution. As a result of the collaboration of EPA and FMCSA, this part 
represents a cost-effective and less burdensome approach to regulation.
49 CFR part 350 -- Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program 
(MCSAP)
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part applies only to States 
who want to obtain Federal funds from FMCSA.
 Plain Language: This part has been rewritten using plain 
language techniques.

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 General: These regulations continue to be needed, as they 
allow FMCSA to create partnerships with States that increase the 
benefits of FMCSA's programs in a most cost-effective manner.
49 CFR part 355 -- Compatibility of State Laws and Regulations 
Affecting Interstate Motor Carrier Operations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part applies only to States.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No changes are needed because these regulations are 
procedural with respect to the States, regulate in the most cost-
effective manner, and their benefits justify the costs.
49 CFR part 382 -- Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. These regulations were issued in 
2001. As FMCSA gains experience with the real world impact of the 
regulations, the Agency will perform the appropriate review under sec. 
610 beginning no later than 2011.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: As FMCSA gathers information and experience with the 
operation of these regulations issued in 2001, it will evaluate their 
effectiveness and continued need.
49 CFR part 383 -- Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements 
and Penalties
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The part establishes basic 
requirements for States to impose for obtaining a commercial driver's 
license (CDL).
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No changes are needed because the requirements 
support FMCSA's primary mission of reducing highway fatalities and 
injuries by focusing on the safety of commercial drivers. The benefits 
of the rule justify their costs, and the regulations impose the least 
burden on society.
49 CFR part 384 -- State Compliance With Commercial Driver's License 
Program
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part applies only to States.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No changes are needed because these regulations are 
procedural with respect to the States, regulate in the most cost-
effective manner, and support FMCSA's primary mission of reducing 
highway fatalities and injuries by focusing on the safety of commercial 
drivers.
49 CFR part 385 -- Safety Fitness Procedures
 Section 610: Subparts B -- E were issued beginning in 2002. As 
FMCSA gains experience with the real-world impact of the regulations, 
the Agency will perform the appropriate review under sec. 610 beginning 
no later than 2011. Subpart A has no SEISNOSE because it imposes costs 
only for non-compliance with Federal safety standards.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: As FMCSA gathers information and experience with the 
operation of subparts B, C, D and E issued since in 2002, it will 
evaluate their effectiveness and continued need. FMCSA is currently 
evaluating Subpart A as part of its CSA 2010 project and expects to 
propose changes for public comment, including impacts on small 
entities.
49 CFR part 390 -- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Although this part affects a 
substantial number of small entities, it does not create a significant 
economic impact on those entities.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No changes are needed, since the benefits of the 
regulations justify their cost and regulations impose the least burden.
49 CFR part 391 -- Qualifications of Drivers and Longer Combination 
Vehicle (LCV) Driver Instructors
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Although this part affects a 
substantial number of small entities, it does not impose significant 
economic impacts on those entities.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No changes are needed because the requirements 
support FMCSA's primary mission of reducing highway fatalities and 
injuries by focusing on the safety of commercial drivers. The benefits 
of the rule justify their costs and the regulations impose the least 
burden on society.
49 CFR part 392 -- Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
 Section 610: There is no SEISNOSE. While section 392.9 imposes 
significant costs on small entities because it requires drivers, in 
certain cases, to stop and make en route inspections of cargo, this 
section was revised in 2002 and the effect was to reduce impact on 
small entities. As FMCSA gains experience with the real-world impact of 
this section, the Agency will perform the appropriate review under 
section 610 beginning no later than 2012.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No changes are needed because the requirements 
support FMCSA's primary mission of reducing highway fatalities and 
injuries by focusing on the safety of commercial drivers. The benefits 
of the rule justify their costs and the regulations impose the least 
burden on society. As FMCSA gains experience with the operation of 
section 392.9, the Agency will evaluate its effectiveness and continued 
need.
49 CFR part 393 -- Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation
 Section 610: There is a SEISNOSE. Subpart I, Protection 
Against Shifting and Falling Cargo, imposes a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of flatbed operators because additional 
tiedowns mean more of the driver's time is required for both loading 
and unloading, thus causing a proportionate reduction in the revenue 
the tractor can generate. FMCSA is revising this subpart and requested 
comments in the NPRM, including comments on the small entities. The 
rest of part 393 affects a significant number of small entities but 
does not impose a SEISNOSE.
 Plain Language: Subpart H was rewritten using plain language 
techniques.

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 General: Subpart I was substantially revised in 2002. In 
response to petitions, FMCSA recently published an NPRM proposing 
revisions before issuing a final rule and FMCSA will consider comments 
provided by industry and other interested parties. No other changes are 
needed because the part supports FMCSA's mission of reducing highway 
fatalities and injuries by focusing on use and maintenance of safe 
equipment.
49 CFR part 396 -- Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance
 Section 610: There is a SEIOSNOSE only for section 396.11 
because it requires a driver, at the end of each working day, to 
inspect certain parts and accessories and prepare a written report that 
identifies any defects that would affect the safety of the vehicle. In 
the coming year, FMCSA will request public comment on this impact.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No other changes are needed because the requirements 
support FMCSA's mission of reducing highway fatalities and injuries by 
focusing on maintenance of equipment. The benefits of the rule justify 
the costs, and the regulations impose the lease cost on society.
49 CFR part 397 -- Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and 
Parking Rules
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part does not have a 
significant economic impact on substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.            
 General: No changes are needed because the requirements 
support FMCSA's mission of reducing highway fatalities and injuries by 
focusing on maintenance of equipment. The benefits of the rule justify 
the costs, and the regulations impose the least cost on society.
49 CFR part 398 -- Transportation of Migrant Workers
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part does not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No change needed. These regulations have continued 
importance to allow the Department of Labor (DOL) to meet its mission 
of securing the safety of workers. As a result of a collaborative 
approach this part represents a cost-effective and less burdensome 
approach to regulation.
49 CFR part 399 -- Employee Safety and Health Standards
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part does not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
because the rules address the safety of commercial motor vehicles.
 Plain Language: As resources permit, FMCSA will rewrite the 
regulations using plain language techniques.
 General: No other changes are needed because the requirements 
support FMCSA's mission of reducing highway fatalities and injuries by 
focusing on maintenance of equipment. The benefits of the rule justify 
the costs, and the regulations impose the least cost on society.
Year 8 (fall 2006) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
49 CFR part 356 -- Motor Carrier Routing Regulations
49 CFR part 367 -- Standards for Registration With States
49 CFR part 370 -- Principles and Practices for the Investigation and 
Voluntary Disposition of Loss and Damage Claims and Processing Salvage
49 CFR part 371 -- Brokers of Property
49 CFR part 372 -- Subpart B -- Commercial Zones
49 CFR part 372 -- Subpart C -- Terminal Areas
49 CFR part 373 -- Receipts and Bills
49 CFR part 374 -- Passenger Carrier Regulations
49 CFR part 376 -- Lease and Interchange of Vehicles
49 CFR part 379 -- Preservation of Records

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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

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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 571.112 -- [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
 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

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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: 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
 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

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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 571.210 -- 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
 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

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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 7 (fall 2004) List of Rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 223 -- Safety Glazing Standards -- Locomotives, Passenger 
Cars and Cabooses
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: Since the rule is intended to provide minimum 
requirements for glazing materials and specific requirements for 
passenger equipment, new or rebuilt equipment, existing locomotives, 
passenger cars and cabooses as well as identification of equipped 
locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses, it will protect railroad 
employees and railroad passengers from objects striking the windows of 
locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses.
49 CFR part 233 -- Signal Systems Reporting Requirements
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: The requirement for reporting signal failures, 
signal-failure related accidents, and signal system configuration 
information are essential to FRA's monitoring of railroad performance. 
The costs of these requirements are minimal, and proportionally less 
for the smaller railroads that are considered small entities. The 1997 
change from a ``Signal System Annual Report'' to a ``Signal System 
Five-year Report'' further reduced these costs industry-wide and for 
small entities.
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of Rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR 225 - Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification, and 
Investigations
49 CFR 231 - Railroad Safety Appliance Standards
49 CFR 234 - Grade Crossing Signal Safety System

                                         FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           None....................................................................          2000          2001

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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 analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 659 -- Rail Fixed Guideway Systems; State Safety Oversight
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. The economic impact of this 
rulemaking is not anticipated to be significant.
 Plain Language: This rulemaking revises the State Safety 
Oversight rule, adds clarifying sections, and is written in plain 
language.
 General: This revised part will ensure greater compliance of 
the State oversight agencies and enhance the safety and security of the 
rail systems governed by this part.
Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rules continuing to be analyzed during the 
next year
49 CFR part 601 -- Organization, Function, and Procedures
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 604 -- Charter Service
49 CFR part 605 -- School Bus Operations

                                             MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           46 CFR parts 201 through 207............................................          1998          1999
2           46 CFR parts 221 through 232............................................          1999          2000
3           46 CFR parts 249 through 295............................................          2000          2001
4           46 CFR part 298.........................................................          2001          2002
5           46 CFR parts 307 through 310............................................          2002          2003
6           46 CFR parts 315 through 339............................................          2003          2004
7           46 CFR parts 340 and 347................................................          2004          2005
8           46 CFR parts 349 through 380............................................          2005          2006
9           46 CFR parts 381 through 387............................................          2006          2007
10          46 CFR parts 390 through 391............................................          2007          2008
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Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results.
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
 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 345 -- Restrictions upon the transfer or change in use or 
in terms governing utilization of port facilities
 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 346 -- Federal port controllers
 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 347 -- Operating contract
 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 8 (fall 2005) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
46 CFR part 349 -- Reemployment Rights of Certain Merchant Seamen
46 CFR part 350 -- Seamen's Service Awards
46 CFR part 351 -- Depositories
46 CFR part 355 -- Requirements for Establishing United States 
Citizenship
46 CFR part 356 -- Requirements for Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in 
Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement to the Vessel's 
Documentation
46 CFR part 370 -- Claims
46 CFR part 380 -- Procedures

                         PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (PHMSA)
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        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 7 (fall 2004) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 173 -- Shipper Requirements
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The requirements apply to persons 
who offer for transportation or transport hazardous materials in 
commerce and cover materials classification and packaging. While the 
regulations apply to a substantial number of small entities, they do 
not have a significant impact on those entities. The requirements have 
little or no impact on entry to or exit from the industry. Further, the 
requirements are consistent with international transportation 
standards, thereby facilitating international transportation and trade. 
The regulations also include a number of exceptions with particular 
applicability to small entities, including exceptions for agricultural 
operations, materials of trade, small quantities, limited quantities, 
and consumer commodities. Moreover, the regulations provide a number of 
packaging options for the transportation of hazardous materials that 
permit shippers the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective 
shipping option. The regulations alsoincorporate by reference a number 
of industry consensus standards. 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.
 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 8 (fall 2005) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 110 -- Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and 
Planning Grants
49 CFR part 178 -- Specifications for Packagings (Non-Bulk)
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

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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
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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 continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 249 -- Preservation of air carrier records
Year 8 (fall 2006) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
14 CFR part 248 -- Submission of audit reports

                                  SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           33 CFR parts 401 through 403............................................          1998          1999
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                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2163        Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers...............................................    2105-AC29
2164        [rplus]Fees and Charges for Special Services..........................................    2105-AC47
2165        [rplus]Review of Data Filed by Certificated or Commuter Air Carriers To Support           2105-AD25
            Continuing Fitness Determinations Involving Citizenship Issues........................
2166        [rplus]Accommodations in Air Travel for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals..........    2105-AD41
2167        Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) Requirements................................    2105-AD46
2168        Short-Term Lending Program (STLP).....................................................    2105-AD50
2169        Management and Technical Assistance Program (M&TA)....................................    2105-AD52
2170        Time Zone Boundaries in the State of Indiana..........................................    2105-AD53
2171        Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Miscellaneous Amendments............    2105-AD54
2172        Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.............    2105-AD55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2173        Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards...............................    2105-AC86
2174        Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.............    2105-AD26
2175        [rplus]Petition of the National Air Carrier Association for Rulemaking................    2105-AD38
2176        [rplus]Navigation of Foreign Civil Aircraft Within the United States..................    2105-AD39
2177        [rplus]Display of Joint Operations in Carrier-Owned Computer Reservations Systems         2105-AD44
            Regulations...........................................................................
2178        Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions............    2105-AD51
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2179        [rplus]Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals With Disabilities............    2105-AB87

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2180        [rplus]Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program....................    2105-AC71
2181        [rplus]Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel.....................    2105-AC97
2182        Mentor/Protege Program................................................................    2105-AD20
2183        Transportation Acquisition Regulation.................................................    2105-AD28
2184        Protection of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)....................................    2105-AD33
2185        Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.............    2105-AD47
2186        Disclosure of Code Sharing and Long-Term Wet Lease Arrangements.......................    2105-AD49
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2187        Elimination of Commuter Air Carrier Registrations.....................................    2105-AD43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Federal Aviation Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2188        [rplus]Certification Procedures for Products and Parts (Section 610 Review)...........    2120-AG93
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2189        Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System and Mode S Transponder Requirements in the        2120-AE81
            National Airspace System..............................................................
2190        [rplus]Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and      2120-AG87
            for Part 125 Operators................................................................
2191        Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace........................    2120-AH31
2192        Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft........................    2120-AH87
2193        Issuance of Standard Airworthiness Certificates for Aircraft Manufactured From Spare      2120-AH90
            and Surplus Parts.....................................................................
2194        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage) (Reg Plan Seq No. 88).......    2120-AI05
2195        High-Intensity Radiated Fields........................................................    2120-AI06
2196        Service Difficulty Reports............................................................    2120-AI08
2197        Airplane Performance and Handling Qualities in Icing Conditions.......................    2120-AI14
2198        [rplus]Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting System...................    2120-AI16
2199        [rplus]Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area....................    2120-AI17
2200        [rplus]Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (Reg Plan Seq No. 89)......    2120-AI23
2201        [rplus]Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS) and SFAR 88 (Reg       2120-AI31
            Plan Seq No. 90)......................................................................
2202        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Safety--Development of TC and STC Holder Data (Reg Plan Seq No.     2120-AI32
            91)...................................................................................
2203        [rplus]Repair Stations--Ratings and Quality System....................................    2120-AI53
2204        [rplus]Experimental Permit for Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicles....................    2120-AI56
2205        [rplus]Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants.........    2120-AI57
2206        Special Requirements for Special Use Transport Category Airplanes.....................    2120-AI61
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                                Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2207        Airspace Actions......................................................................    2120-AA66

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2208        [rplus]National Air Tour Safety Standards.............................................    2120-AF07
2209        [rplus]Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch...................................    2120-AG37
2210        Flight Simulation Device Qualification................................................    2120-AH07
2211        Revisions to the Industry Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations........................    2120-AH14
2212        Noise Stringency Increase for Single-Engine, Propeller-Driven Small Airplanes.........    2120-AH44
2213        [rplus]Transponder Continuous Operation...............................................    2120-AH67
2214        Area Navigation (RNAV) and Miscellaneous Amendments...................................    2120-AH77
2215        Airman and Medical Certificate Disqualification Based on Alcohol Violations and           2120-AH82
            Refusals To Submit to Drug or Alcohol Testing.........................................
2216        [rplus]Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes..........................    2120-AI03
2217        [rplus]Process for Requesting Waiver of Mandatory Separation Age for Certain Federal      2120-AI18
            Aviation Adminstration (FAA) Air Traffic Controllers..................................
2218        Safety Standards for Flight Guidance Systems..........................................    2120-AI41
2219        Miscellaneous Changes to Commercial Space Transportation Regulations..................    2120-AI45
2220        [rplus]Congestion and Delay Reduction at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.........    2120-AI51
2221        Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Revisions..........................................    2120-AI52
2222        [rplus]Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area...........    2120-AI63
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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2223        Instrument Flight Rules...............................................................    2120-AA63
2224        Airworthiness Directives..............................................................    2120-AA64
2225        Standard Instrument Approach Procedures...............................................    2120-AA65
2226        [rplus]Drug Enforcement Assistance....................................................    2120-AD16
2227        [rplus]Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder               2120-AH88
            Regulations...........................................................................
2228        [rplus]Drug Enforcement Assistance....................................................    2120-AI43
2229        Safety Approvals......................................................................    2120-AI50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2230        [rplus]Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category Airplanes.........    2120-AC84
2231        [rplus]Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements.......................    2120-AF63
2232        [rplus]False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft Parts.......................    2120-AG08
2233        [rplus]Child Restraint Systems........................................................    2120-AG43
2234        [rplus]Training in the Recognition of Hazardous Material..............................    2120-AG75
2235        Airworthiness Standards for Classes B and F Cargo Compartment for Transport Category      2120-AH47
            Airplanes.............................................................................
2236        Establishment of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Procedures..............    2120-AH79
2237        [rplus]Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds..............    2120-AH84
2238        [rplus]Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards...............................................    2120-AH99
2239        Implementing the Maintenance Provisions of Bilateral Agreements.......................    2120-AI19
2240        [rplus]Fuel Tank Safety Compliance Extension (Final Rule) and Aging Airplane Program      2120-AI20
            Update (Notice).......................................................................
2241        Harmonization of Noise Certification Standards for Propeller-Driven Small Airplanes...    2120-AI25
2242        Use of Certain Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices Onboard Air Carrier Aircraft (SFAR    2120-AI30
            106)..................................................................................
2243        FAA-Approved Child Restraint Systems..................................................    2120-AI36
2244        Airport Noise Compatibility Planning..................................................    2120-AI37
2245        Second-in-Command Type Rating.........................................................    2120-AI38
2246        Incorporation by Reference (IBR) Revision.............................................    2120-AI39
2247        Proposed Operating Limitations For Unscheduled Operations at Chicago's O'Hare             2120-AI47
            International Airport.................................................................
2248        Definition of Commuter Aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport..........    2120-AI58
2249        Advanced Qualification Program........................................................    2120-AI59

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2250        Relief for U.S. Military and Civilian Personnel Who Are Assigned Outside the United       2120-AI62
            States in Support of U.S. Armed Forces Operations.....................................
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                               Federal Highway Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2251        [rplus]National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic      2125-AE98
            Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity..
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2252        Project Authorization and Agreements..................................................    2125-AF05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Highway Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2253        Environmental Impact and Related Procedures...........................................    2125-AF04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                           Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2254        Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Ratings.............................................    2126-AA37
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2255        [rplus]Commercial Learner Permits.....................................................    2126-AA03
2256        [rplus]Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the CDL (Reg Plan Seq No. 92)....    2126-AA10
2257        [rplus]New Entrant Safety Assurance Process...........................................    2126-AA59
2258        [rplus]Penalties, Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for Mexico-Domiciled         2126-AA72
            Motor Carriers........................................................................
2259        [rplus]Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance of Intermodal Container Chassis............    2126-AA86
2260        [rplus]Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance..................    2126-AA89
2261        [rplus]Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operations; Surge Brake Requirements..    2126-AA91
2262        [rplus]Motor Carriers of Property; Exemption From Filing Financial and Operating          2126-AA93
            Statistics............................................................................
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                          Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2263        [rplus]Unified Registration System (Reg Plan Seq No. 93)..............................    2126-AA22
2264        [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents..............................    2126-AA76
2265        [rplus]Qualifications of Motor Carriers To Self-Insure Their Operations and Fees To       2126-AA82
            Support the Approval and Compliance Process; Withdrawal...............................
2266        Cargo Securement Standards............................................................    2126-AA88
2267        Motor Carrier Reports.................................................................    2126-AA92
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                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2268        [rplus]Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Safety.........................................    2126-AA18
2269        General Jurisdiction Over Freight Forwarder Service...................................    2126-AA25
2270        [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.........................
2271        [rplus]Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor      2126-AA35
            Carriers Operating in the United States...............................................
2272        [rplus]Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors..    2126-AA64
2273        [rplus]Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses With a Hazardous         2126-AA70
            Materials Endorsement.................................................................
2274        [rplus]Enforcement of Operating Authority Requirements................................    2126-AA78
2275        [rplus]Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle.....................    2126-AA84
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                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2276        [rplus]Commercial Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier....................    2126-AA01
2277        [rplus]Qualification of Drivers; Field of Vision......................................    2126-AA05
2278        Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Investigations; Disqualifications and    2126-AA15
            Penalties.............................................................................
2279        [rplus]Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations (Completion     2126-AA32
            of a Section 610 Review)..............................................................
2280        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; General Amendments................    2126-AA61
2281        [rplus]Certification of Compliance With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)    2126-AA69
2282        Acute and Critical Violations.........................................................    2126-AA77
2283        Title VI Regulations for FMCSA Financial Assistance Recipients........................    2126-AA79
2284        [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers....................................................    2126-AA90
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                          National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2285        [rplus]Review: Side Impact Protection.................................................    2127-AF54
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                       National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2286        [rplus]Rear Convex Cross-View Mirrors.................................................    2127-AG41
2287        [rplus]Roof Crush Resistance..........................................................    2127-AG51
2288        Vehicles Built in Two or More Stages--Standard 201....................................    2127-AI93

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2289        Modernize FMVSS 114, ``Theft Protection''.............................................    2127-AJ31
2290        [rplus]Reduced Stopping Distance Requirements for Truck Tractors (Reg Plan Seq No. 94)    2127-AJ37
2291        FMVSS 213, Addition of 10-year Old Test Dummy.........................................    2127-AJ44
2292        Buses Manufactured in Two or More Stages; Certification of Buses Manufactured in More     2127-AJ56
            Than One Stage........................................................................
2293        Cargo Carrying Capacity of Motor Home and Travel Trailers.............................    2127-AJ57
2294        [rplus]Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards, Model Year 2008 and Possibly Beyond    2127-AJ61
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 95).................................................................
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                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2295        [rplus]Upgrade Door Retention Performance.............................................    2127-AH34
2296        Child Restraint System Webbing Strength...............................................    2127-AI66
2297        [rplus]Event Data Recorders...........................................................    2127-AI72
2298        Incorporation of EuroSID II Dummy Into 49 CFR Part 572................................    2127-AI89
2299        Definitions, Designated Seating Position..............................................    2127-AI94
2300        [rplus]5th Percentile Dummy Belted Barrier Crash Test Requirements -- Standard 208        2127-AI98
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 96).................................................................
2301        [rplus]Side Impact Protection Upgrade - FMVSS No. 214 (Reg Plan Seq No. 97)...........    2127-AJ10
2302        Incorporation of SID-IIs Side Impact Crash Test Dummy Into Part 572...................    2127-AJ16
2303        Subpart T Hybrid III-10C Dummy, 10-Year-Old Child.....................................    2127-AJ49
2304        FMVSS No. 208, CRS Installation Procedure for LATCH-Equipped Seats....................    2127-AJ59
2305        [rplus]Tire Safety....................................................................    2127-AJ65
2306        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.........................................................................
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 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2307        Review: Redesigned Air Bags...........................................................    2127-AH13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2308        [rplus]Frontal Offset Protection......................................................    2127-AH73
2309        Modernize Controls and Displays.......................................................    2127-AI09
2310        Seat Belt Emergency Locking Retractor.................................................    2127-AI38
2311        Adaptation of Instrumented Lower Legs for Hybrid III Male and Female Adult Dummies....    2127-AI39
2312        Idle Stop Technology Used in Some Hybrid Electric Vehicles............................    2127-AI43
2313        Procedures for Participating In and Receiving Data From the National Driver               2127-AI45
            Registration Problem Driver Pointer System............................................
2314        Parking Brakes for Non-School Bus Vehicles............................................    2127-AI47
2315        Convex Mirrors for Commercial Trucks..................................................    2127-AI52
2316        Enhanced Passenger-Side Mirror System.................................................    2127-AI53
2317        Retroactive Certification of Commercial Vehicles by Motor Vehicle Manufacturers;          2127-AI59
            Recordkeeping and Record Retention....................................................
2318        Record Retention of Retroactively Certified Vehicles: National Driver Registration....    2127-AI60
2319        Importation of Commercial Motor Vehicles..............................................    2127-AI64
2320        Motorcycle Brake Controls.............................................................    2127-AI67

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2321        CRS Registration Rulemaking, FMVSS No. 213............................................    2127-AI95
2322        Adaptive Frontal Lighting.............................................................    2127-AI97
2323        Vehicle Modifications To Accommodate People With Disabilities.........................    2127-AJ07
2324        Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Definition of Low Speed Vehicles...............    2127-AJ12
2325        [rplus]Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program........................    2127-AJ17
2326        Response to Petitions for Reconsideration of FMVSS No. 205............................    2127-AJ43
2327        FMVSS No. 217; Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release, Response to          2127-AJ47
            Petitions for Reconsideration.........................................................
2328        Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports, Defect and Noncompliance             2127-AJ48
            Notification..........................................................................
2329        Extension of Parts Marking--Response to Petitions for Reconsideration.................    2127-AJ51
2330        Theft Data for Calendar Year 2003.....................................................    2127-AJ53
2331        Insurer Reporting Requirements for October 2005.......................................    2127-AJ54
2332        Platform Lifts: Second Response to Petitions for Reconsideration......................    2127-AJ55
2333        Petitions for Reconsideration, FMVSS No. 201 Seat Belt Mounting Structure Definition..    2127-AJ60
2334        Civil and Criminal Penalties..........................................................    2127-AJ62
2335        Petition for Reconsideration of Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation by    2127-AJ63
            Registered Importers of Motor Vehicles................................................
2336        Petition for Reconsideration, FMVSS No. 301 Fuel System Integrity Rulemaking..........    2127-AJ64
2337        Replacement Lamps.....................................................................    2127-AJ67
2338        Safety Recalls........................................................................    2127-AJ68
2339        Designation of Agent for Service of Process on Foreign Manufacturers..................    2127-AJ69
2340        Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), Response to Petitions for Reconsideration....    2127-AJ70
2341        Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards--Model Years 2008 to 2011; Request for         2127-AJ71
            Product Plan Information..............................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2342        Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Miscellaneous Amendments and Application of         2130-AB67
            Safety Appliances on Existing Passenger Equipment.....................................
2343        Amendments to Design Standards for Pressurized Railroad Tank Cars.....................    2130-AB69
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2344        [rplus]Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal and Train Control      2130-AA94
            Systems...............................................................................
2345        [rplus]Locomotive Crashworthiness.....................................................    2130-AB23
2346        [rplus]Occupational Noise Exposure for Railroad Operating Employees...................    2130-AB56
2347        Retention of Current Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment Accidents/           2130-AB57
            Incidents During Calendar Year 2003 and Until Further Amended.........................
2348        Revision of Method for Calculating Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equipment        2130-AB65
            Accidents/Incidents...................................................................
2349        Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock........................................    2130-AB68
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2350        [rplus]Locomotive Event Recorders.....................................................    2130-AB34
2351        Railroad Workplace Safety.............................................................    2130-AB63
2352        Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Steam Locomotives............................    2130-AB64
2353        Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment...........................................    2130-AB66
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                                Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2354        Organizations, Functions, and Procedures (Section 610 Review).........................    2132-AA79
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2355        Environmental Impact and Related Procedures...........................................    2132-AA78
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2356        Tariff of Tolls.......................................................................    2135-AA21
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                      Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2357        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Storage of Explosives During                 2137-AE06
            Transportation........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                   Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2358        [rplus]Gas Gathering Line Definition and Safety Rules.................................    2137-AB15
2359        Hazardous Materials Regulations: Aluminum Cylinders--Revised Requalification and Use      2137-AD78
            Criteria for the DOT 3 AL Cylinder Made of Aluminum Alloy 6351-TG.....................
2360        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Packaging Amendments...............................    2137-AD89
2361        Pipeline Safety: Protecting High Consequence Areas From Rural Petroleum Gathering         2137-AD98
            Lines.................................................................................
2362        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Authorization of Use of                 2137-AE01
            International Standards...............................................................
2363        Integrity Management: Program Modifications and Clarifications........................    2137-AE07
2364        Pipeline Safety: Design and Construction Requirements To Reduce Internal Corrosion in     2137-AE09
            Gas Transmission Pipelines............................................................
2365        Hazardous Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments.........................................    2137-AE10
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                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2366        [rplus]Safeguarding Food From Contamination During Transportation.....................    2137-AC00
2367        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Carriage by Aircraft................    2137-AD18
2368        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo      2137-AD36
            Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids..................................................
2369        Pipeline Safety: Annual Update of Standards Incorporated by Reference.................    2137-AD68
2370        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Lighters and Lighter Refills.............    2137-AD88
2371        Hazardous Materials: Requirements for UN Standard Cylinders (Rulemaking Resulting From    2137-AD91
            a Section 610 Review).................................................................
2372        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Infectious Substances; Harmonization With the United          2137-AD93
            Nations...............................................................................
2373        Pipeline Safety: Criteria For Direct Assessment of Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines.    2137-AD97

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2374        [rplus]Prohibition on the Transportation of Primary Lithium Batteries Aboard Passenger    2137-AE05
            Aircraft..............................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2375        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Generators      2137-AD33
            Aboard Aircraft.......................................................................
2376        [rplus]Hazardous Materials; Transportation of Lithium Batteries.......................    2137-AD48
2377        Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous      2137-AD70
            Materials.............................................................................
2378        [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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2379        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments.........................................    2137-AD87
2380        Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International Maritime             2137-AD92
            Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical
            Instructions..........................................................................
2381        Pipeline Safety: Implementation of Effective Public Information Programs..............    2137-AD96
2382        [rplus]Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to a ``Person Who Offers''    2137-AE04
            a Hazardous Material for Transportation in Commerce...................................
2383        Hazardous Materials: Editorial Corrections and Miscellaneous Clarifications...........    2137-AE08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Maritime Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2384        Launch Barge Waiver Program...........................................................    2133-AB67
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2385        Application Fee for Administrative Waivers of the Coastwise Trade Laws................    2133-AB50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Maritime Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2386        Maritime Education and Training.......................................................    2133-AB60
2387        Amended Service Obligation Reporting Requirements for State Maritime Academy Graduates    2133-AB61
2388        [rplus]Maritime Security Program......................................................    2133-AB62
2389        Maritime Education and Training Amendments............................................    2133-AB63
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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2163. 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 
passenger owned 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 G. Gawalt, Department of Transportation, Office of 
the Secretary, C-70, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1677
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




2164. [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 would have revised 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 would have removed or updated obsolete 
provisions and organizational references included in the existing 
regulations. This rulemaking is now being withdrawn because the 
Department believes the cost studies used to develop its proposed fees 
are no longer timely.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/99                     64 FR 3229
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/99
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: John Miller, Analyst, Completion and Policy Analysis 
Division, Office of Aviation Analysis, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, X-60, X-55, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4834

RIN: 2105-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




2165. [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. The rulemaking 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                            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: William M. Bertram, Chief, Air Carrier Fitness 
Division, Office of Aviation Analysis, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, X-56, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9721
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




2166. [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. It 
responds to a petition for rulemaking and was upgraded to significant 
on March 24, 2005.

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

[[Page 64965]]

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Ann G. Gawalt, Department of Transportation, Office of 
the Secretary, C-70, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1677
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




2167. 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                            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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2168. 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 Short-Term Lending 
Program (STLP) designed for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) 
involved in transportation related contracts. In response to the 
developmental needs of DBEs, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center developed the STLP to 
guarantee short-term revolving lines of credit for certified DBEs.

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: Tanika Davis, Program Analyst, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




2169. [bull] MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (M&TA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 332

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged 
Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center (OSDBU/MRC), the 
Department will propose a Management and Technical Assistance Program 
(M&TA) to assist disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). This 
program would aide DBEs by encouraging, promoting, and assisting them 
in obtaining contracts, subcontracts, and projects.

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: Vernon Alvin Williams, Attorney/Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Room 9414, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5577
Fax: 202-366-7538
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________




2170. [bull] TIME ZONE BOUNDARIES IN THE STATE OF INDIANA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 261

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 127 requires the Governor of 
Indiana to petition the Department to conduct hearings on the proper 
location of the boundary between the Eastern and Central time zones in 
that State. This subject has generated substantial public interest in 
the area, and DOT has received many calls, emails, and letters sharing 
views on where the boundary should be. DOT plans a Federal Register 
notice that advises the appropriate local officials in Indiana that, if 
they wish their county to change its current time zone, they should 
notify DOT of that intent and make a formal request supported by 
specific data and information by a specified date. After reviewing the 
request and supporting data, DOT will determine which requests, if any, 
justify the issuance of a NPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          08/17/05                    70 FR 48460
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: Joanne Petrie, Attorney, Department of

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Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4723

RIN: 2105-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




2171. [bull] TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; 
MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This NPRM would propose amendments to 49 CFR part 37 in 
several areas: Rail station platform standards, reasonable 
modifications of policies and procedures, pedestrian access, and 
codifying existing DOT procedures for issuing interpretations and 
guidance.

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: 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-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________




2172. [bull] PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL 
TESTING PROGRAMS

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

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Transportation is proposing to amend 
certain provisions of its drug and alcohol testing procedures to change 
instructions to laboratories, medical review officers, and employers 
with respect to adulterated, substituted, diluted, and invalid specimen 
results. These proposed changes are intended to create consistency with 
specimen validity requirements established by the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services and to modify some measures taken in two of 
our own interim final rules. This NPRM also proposes to make specimen 
validity testing mandatory within the regulated transportation 
industries

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local

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-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2173. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27; 49

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                    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-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________




2174. 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

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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 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                    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-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




2175. [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 sought comment on a proposal to revise its 
rules on charter operations. This proposal arose from a petition filed 
by the National Air Carrier Association (NACA). NACA sought 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 granted NACA's petition, and made some, but not all 
of the changes sought by NACA. The Department made revisions to 
definitions in part 212 relating to charter types, and modified 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 did not adopt NACA's 
requests to impose a reciprocity standard that would have ensured 
substantially equivalent opportunities for U.S. carriers in the 
homeland of the applicant, or would have accorded 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 
was 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, Office of International Aviation, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2391

RIN: 2105-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




2176. [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 amends 
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
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2177. [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 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         05/19/05
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
_______________________________________________________________________




2178. 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
Supplemental NPRM               07/15/05                    70 FR 40973
SNPRM End of Comment Period     08/19/05
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)                    Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2179. [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.

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

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_______________________________________________________________________




2180. [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


Next Action Undetermined

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, Acting Director, Office of Aviation 
Analysis, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, X-55, 
X-50, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9605

RIN: 2105-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




2181. [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
_______________________________________________________________________




2182. 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:
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
_______________________________________________________________________




2183. 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

________________________________________________________________________

IFR                             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

[[Page 64970]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2184. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION (SSI)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

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

________________________________________________________________________

Technical Amendment             01/07/05                     70 FR 1379
Technical Amendment 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: Mr. Michael Bates, Senior Attorney, Office of General 
Counsel, DOT, Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 
400 7th Street SW., C-10, Rm 10102, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4710
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




2185. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2186. 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 
amending its rule governing the disclosure of code-share and long-term 
wet lease arrangements in print advertisements, including those 
published through the Internet, 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 action is 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
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

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

[[Page 64971]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




2187. ELIMINATION OF COMMUTER AIR CARRIER REGISTRATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 108; 49 USC 401, 411, 413, 415, 417

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                      05/16/05                    70 FR 25765
Final Rule Effective            06/15/05

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: William M. Bertram, Chief, Air Carrier Fitness 
Division, Office of Aviation Analysis, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, X-56, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9721
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD43
BILLING CODE 4910--62--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2188. [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 requirements in 14 CFR part 21 for the 
issuance of the following certificates and approvals: (1) Type 
certificates and changes to type certificates; (2) production 
certificates; (3) airworthiness certificates; (4) export airworthiness 
certificates and approvals; and (5) approvals of certain materials, 
parts processes, and appliances produced for sale or installation on a 
type certificate 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          06/00/06

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

RIN: 2120-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2189. 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: The FAA is considering withdrawing the NPRM based on comments 
and the availability of ground sensors, which now are largely in place. 
In addition, improvements in communication technology have expanded the 
need for Mode S in an increasingly congested airspace

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environment. If we withdraw the NPRM, the FAA would consider exemptions 
from the regulatory requirement and would publish a policy statement 
directed to holders of such exemptions.

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
To Be Withdrawn                 10/00/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2190. [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; 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 
49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 
49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506 to 46507; 49 USC 
47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 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. A final rule had been scheduled for August 11, 2000.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the regulations governing 
objects that may affect the navigable airspace. Specifically, the FAA 
is proposing to add notification requirements and obstruction standards 
for electromagnetic interference and amend the obstruction standards 
for civil airport imaginary surfaces to more closely align these 
standards with FAA airport design and instrument approach procedure 
criteria. In addition, the FAA is proposing to increase the number of 
days in which notice must be filed with the FAA before beginning 
construction or alteration; add and amend definitions for terms 
commonly used during the aeronautical evaluation process; and remove 
the provisions for public hearings and antenna farms. The FAA is also 
proposing to retitle the rule and reformat it into sections that 
closely reflect the aeronautical study process. These proposals 
incorporate case law and legislative action, and simplify the rule 
language. The intended effect of these proposed changes is to improve 
safety and promote the efficient use of the National Airspace System.

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.

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: 202-267-8783
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




2192. 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

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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: Jeff Trang, Air Certification Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 Meachum Blvd., 
Fort Worth, TX 76193-0110
Phone: 817 222-5135

RIN: 2120-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




2193. 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
Supplemental 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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2194. [rplus]AGING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM (WIDESPREAD FATIGUE DAMAGE)

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

RIN: 2120-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




2195. HIGH-INTENSITY RADIATED FIELDS

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

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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
_______________________________________________________________________




2196. 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

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withdrawal of this document because of commenters' overwhelming 
opposition to the rule and for further internal study.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/05                    70 FR 54454
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/05
Final Action                    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: Emilio Estrada, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-5571
Fax: 202 267-5115

RIN: 2120-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________




2197. 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                            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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2198. [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                            09/21/05                    70 FR 55491
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/05

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 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8166
Fax: 202-267-9579
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________




2199. [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                            08/04/05                    70 FR 45249
NPRM Comment Period End         11/02/05
Final Rule                      03/00/06

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: Ellen Crum, Air Traffic Rules Procedures Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202-267-8783
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI17

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_______________________________________________________________________




2200. [rplus]TRANSPORT AIRPLANE FUEL TANK FLAMMABILITY REDUCTION

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

RIN: 2120-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




2201. [rplus]ENHANCED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM FOR AIRPLANE SYSTEMS (EAPAS) 
AND SFAR 88

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

RIN: 2120-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




2202. [rplus]AGING AIRCRAFT SAFETY--DEVELOPMENT OF TC AND STC HOLDER 
DATA

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

RIN: 2120-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




2203. [rplus]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                            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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2204. [rplus]EXPERIMENTAL PERMIT FOR SUBORBITAL REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101; 49 USC 70103 to 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                            03/00/06

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: Randy Repcheck, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




2205. [rplus]HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR 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; 14 CFR 415; 14 CFR 435; 14 CFR 460

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 23, 2005.

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI57
_______________________________________________________________________




2206. 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 rule will 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. These standards will supplement the 
requirements for

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operation under the air traffic and general operating rules. This rule 
is intended to provide alternative criteria for transport category 
airplanes that are operated for private use, while continuing to 
provide an acceptable level of safety for those operations.

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: Alan Sinclair, Airframe and Cabin Safety Branch, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425 227-1320
Fax: 425 227-1320
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2207. AIRSPACE ACTIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rulemaking airspace actions are used to designate, modify, or 
revoke airways, routes, terminal airspace, and special use airspace 
(SUA) within the United States and its territories. These actions 
require routine and frequent rulemaking to designate or modify 
controlled airspace of SUA, as needed, to ensure the safe and efficient 
use of the National Airspace System and to accommodate Department of 
Defense operations. The vast majority of airspace actions are 
nonsignificant.

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: Edith V. Parish, Manager of Airspace and Rules, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20951
Phone: 202 267-8783
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




2208. [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

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                    06/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2209. [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. FAA originally planned 
to publish a SNPRM/2 by December 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/00                    65 FR 63922

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NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/01
SNPRM                           07/30/02                    67 FR 49456
NPRM: Additional Information    08/27/02                    67 FR 54978
Comment Period Extended         04/14/05                    70 FR 19720
Final Action                    02/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2210. FLIGHT SIMULATION DEVICE QUALIFICATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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; 49 USC 44701

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 11; 14 CFR 60; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 
CFR 141; 14 CFR 142; 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations to establish a 
new part about qualification requirements for flight simulation 
training devices (FSTD). The new part would consolidate and update FSTD 
requirements that currently exist in different parts of the FAA's 
regulations and in advisory circulars. In addition, the FAA would 
require that sponsors of FSTDs have a Quality Management System. The 
intended effect of the new part is to ensure that users of FSTDs 
receive training in devices that closely match the performance and 
handling characteristics of the aircraft being simulated. On August 2, 
2005, OMB approved downgrading this rulemaking to non-significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/02                    67 FR 20284
NPRM Comment Period End         12/24/02
Notice of On-Line Public Forum  11/21/02                    67 FR 70184
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/15/02                    67 FR 69149
Extended Comment Period End     02/24/03
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2211. 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 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 End         05/29/02
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/29/02                    67 FR 37361
NPRM Extended Comment Period End07/29/02
Final Rule                      01/12/04                     69 FR 1840
Supplemental NPRM               05/17/04                    69 FR 27980
Final Rule                      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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2212. 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

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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                    02/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2213. [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. The FAA had previously 
scheduled a withdrawal for publication on October 14, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/03                     68 FR 1942
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/03
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2214. 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 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
Reopened Comment Period End     07/07/03
Final Action                    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: Ernest Skiver, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-4586

RIN: 2120-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




2215. 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 to 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.

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




2216. [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         05/15/04                      69 FR 551
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 20594
Phone: 202 267-3774

RIN: 2120-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




2217. [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 
44701-44703; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709-44711; 49 USC 45102-45103; 49 
USC 45301-45302

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 Action                    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 Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 385-8231

RIN: 2120-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




2218. SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FLIGHT GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes 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 U.S. and Europe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/04                    69 FR 50240
NPRM Comment Period End         12/12/04
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: 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

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_______________________________________________________________________




2219. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES TO COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101-70121

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                            05/19/05                    70 FR 29164
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/05
Final Rule                      05/00/06

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2220. [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 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44514; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44719; 49 USC 46301

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 93

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking 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 existing 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 (OM) and its goal of increasing capacity. The 
rulemaking is intended to be temporary and sunset on March 14, 2008.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/05                    70 FR 15520
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/05
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2221. CIVIL PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT REVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 6002; 28 USC 2461 (note); 49 USC 40113 to 
40114; 49 USC 44103 to 44106; 49 USC 44702 to 44703; 49 USC 44709 to 
44710; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 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); 49 USC 5121 to 5124

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 101-410, as 
amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Public Law 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 adjustment for all 
applicable civil monetary penalties, and must make further adjustments 
of these penalty amounts at least once every 4 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

RIN: 2120-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




2222. [bull] [rplus]SPECIAL AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THE WASHINGTON, DC, 
METROPOLITAN AREA

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 to 44103; 49 USC 44707; 
49 USC 44709 to 44712; 49 USC 44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 
45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45301 to 45302; 49 USC 46306; 49 USC 46315 to 
46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506 to 46507; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 
49 USC 47528 to 47531; 49 USC 106(g); Articles 12 and 29 of Convention 
on International Civil Aviation (61Stat 1180); 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 
1155

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish training requirements for any pilot 
who

[[Page 64981]]

flies under visual flight rules (VFR) within 100 nautical miles (nm) of 
the Washington, DC, VOR omni-directional range/distance measuring 
equipment (DCA VOR/DME). The training will be provided by the FAA and 
will primarily focus on the procedures for flying in and around the 
Washington, DC, ADIZ and the Washington, DC, Flight Restricted Zone (DC 
FRZ). Pilots will be required to carry a certificate of training 
completion when flying under VFR within 100 nautical miles of the DCA 
VOR/DME.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim 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: 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-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2223. 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 that prescribes 
altitudes governing the operation of aircraft under Instrument Flight 
Rules (IFR) on Air Traffic System (ATS) routes or other direct routes 
that have a designated Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA). In addition, it 
designates mountainous areas and changeover points as they relate to 
route altitudes. These regulations are an established body of technical 
requirements that are issued routinely and frequently to maintain 
operational efficiency. Total actions expected--270; 10/00/2005 to 10/
00/2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Action Will Continue Through    10/00/06

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

RIN: 2120-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




2224. 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 will issue Airworthiness Directives (AD) as needed to 
address any unsafe condition in a type certificated product, if that 
unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in products of the same 
type design. Airworthiness Directives are legally enforceable rules 
that apply to the following type certificated products: aircraft, 
aircraft engines, propellers, and appliances. Part 39 of title 14 
requires each operator of a product affected by an AD to comply with 
the terms of the AD, to continue to operate that product. The AD may 
mandate operational limitations, maintenance, or alterations for the 
affected product. The vast majority of routine and frequent ADs are 
nonsignificant. Total actions expected--550; 10/00/2005 to 11/00/2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2225. 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

[[Page 64982]]

in making instrument approaches. Total actions expected--3300; 10/00/
2004 to 10/00/2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   10/00/06

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

RIN: 2120-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




2226. [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 
penalties 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 in the Federal Register at the 
same time as our proposal to implement the recently enacted picture 
identification provisions.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2227. [rplus]REVISIONS TO COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AND DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA 
RECORDER REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 129; 14 CFR 
23; 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 27; 14 CFR 29; 14 CFR 91

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 data-link communications 
received by an aircraft be recorded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/05                     70 FR 9752
Comment Period Extended         04/27/05                    70 FR 21688
Final Rule                      11/00/06

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2228. [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. FAA 
withdrew this rule from OMB on February 24, 2005.

[[Page 64983]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2229. SAFETY APPROVALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70121

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 414

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/05                    70 FR 32192
NPRM Comment Period End         08/30/05
Final Rule                      10/00/06

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 P Brinkman, Flight Standards Service, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20571
Phone: 202 267-7715
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2230. [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; 44716-44717; 44722; 44901; 44903; 44904; 44912; 46105

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
End of Reopened Comment Period  01/08/99
SNPRM                           10/04/02                    67 FR 62294
SNPRM Extension of Comment 
Period                          12/03/02                    67 FR 71908
Final Action                    09/27/05                    70 FR 56542

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




2231. [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

[[Page 64984]]

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         03/10/96
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
6/19/96                         03/20/96                    61 FR 11492
Withdrawn                       08/26/05                    70 FR 50226

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

RIN: 2120-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________




2232. [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                    09/16/05                    70 FR 54822

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: AVR-94-549R.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation 03/00/2004

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2233. [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 considered 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 considered 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. 
This previously published Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought 
public comment on issues about the use of child restraint systems 
(CRSs) in aircraft. The FAA sought crash performance and ease-of-use 
information about existing and new automotive CRSs, when used in 
aircraft. The FAA also sought information about the development of any 
new or improved CRSs designed exclusively for aircraft use. The FAA 
decided to withdraw this rulemaking because to pursue other options 
that will mitigate the risk of child injuries and fatalities in 
aircraft.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/18/98                     63 FR 8324
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/18/98
Withdrawn                       08/26/05                    70 FR 50226

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2234. [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

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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 amends 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 requires 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 to ensure uniform compliance with training requirements, 
because hazmat transport and the aviation industry have changed 
significantly since the FAA promulgated its current hazmat training 
standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/03                    68 FR 24809
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/03
Final Action                    10/07/05                    70 FR 58796

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: Janet McLaughlin, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-8434

RIN: 2120-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




2235. 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: This rulemaking is being terminated at this time due to 
changes in rulemaking priorities. We will reconsider this rulemaking 
when resources become available.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      08/31/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2236. 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 (ODA) Program that would incorporate all organization 
designees rules within 14 CFR part 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 Action                    10/13/05                    70 FR 59932

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2237. [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 addressed the security concerns of who should hold a pilot 
certificate issued by the FAA and is necessary to enhance security in 
air transportation.

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                    05/16/05                    70 FR 25761

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 64986]]

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




2238. [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                    07/05/05                    70 FR 38742
Final Action Effective          08/04/05
Correction                      07/20/05                    70 FR 41610
Correction Effective Date       07/20/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2239. 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                      07/14/05                    70 FR 40871

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 Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3811
Fax: 202 267-5112
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________




2240. [rplus]FUEL TANK SAFETY COMPLIANCE EXTENSION (FINAL RULE) AND 
AGING AIRPLANE PROGRAM UPDATE (NOTICE)

Priority: Other Significant

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
Request for Comment Period End  08/30/04
Request for Comment Period 
Extended                        08/23/04                    69 FR 51940
End of Extended Comment Period  09/29/04
Disposition of Comments         07/12/05                    70 FR 40168

[[Page 64987]]

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

RIN: 2120-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




2241. HARMONIZATION OF NOISE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR PROPELLER-
DRIVEN SMALL AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/05/05                    70 FR 45501
Final Rule Effective            09/06/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2242. USE OF CERTAIN PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR DEVICES ONBOARD AIR 
CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SFAR 106)

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

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
NPRM Comment Period Extended    08/13/04                    69 FR 50090
Extended Comment Period End     08/30/04
Final Rule                      07/12/05                    70 FR 40155
Final Rule Effective            08/11/05

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: David L Catey, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3732
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




2243. 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 to 44702; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44705; 
49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 
44716 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44901; 49 USC 44903 to 44904; 49 
USC 44912; 49 USC 45101 to 45105; 49 USC 46105; 49 USC 46301; 49 USC 
46306; 49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 49 USC 46506 to 46507; 
49 USC 47122; 49 USC 47508; 49 USC 47528 to 47531

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend its operating regulations to allow the 
use, on board aircraft, of Child Restraint Systems (CRSs) that are 
approved by the FAA through a Type Certificate, Supplemental Type 
Certificate, or Technical Standard Order. Current FAA regulations do 
not allow the use of CRSs other than those that meet specific standards 
for the automobile environment. The intended effect of this regulation 
is to reduce the regulatory burden to industry while maintaining or 
increasing safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      08/26/05                    70 FR 50901
Final Rule Effective            09/26/05

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

[[Page 64988]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2244. 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; 49 USC 106(G); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 
44715; 49 USC 47101; 49 USC 47501 to 47504

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 150; 14 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations implementing airport noise 
compatibility planning regulations imposed by Federal laws amending the 
Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (ASNA). These 
amendments include revisions stemming from changes set forth in the 
Vision 100 Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule with Request for 
Comments                        09/24/04                    69 FR 57622
End of Request for Comments     11/23/04
Disposition of Comments         05/19/05                    70 FR 29065

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, Federal Aviation Administration, 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




2245. 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
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/04
Final Rule                      08/04/05                    70 FR 45263
Final Rule Effective            09/06/05

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2246. 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 FAAs 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/15/04                    69 FR 59756
Final Rule                      05/03/05                    70 FR 23002
Final Rule Effective            06/02/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2247. PROPOSED OPERATING LIMITATIONS FOR UNSCHEDULED OPERATIONS AT 
CHICAGO'S O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 US 44719; 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 46301

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 implement a 
reservation system for those operations from 7 a.m. through 8:59 p.m., 
Central Time. This action is consistent with other FAA actions 
regarding scheduled arrivals at O'Hare.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/04                    69 FR 61708
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/04
Final Rule                      07/08/05                    70 FR 39610
Final Rule Effective            08/08/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:

[[Page 64989]]

dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Gerry Shakley, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington , DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-9424
Fax: 202 267-7277
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




2248. 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                      05/19/05                    70 FR 29062
Final Rule Effective            05/19/05

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 Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 493-4698
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________




2249. 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 44901; 49 USC 
44903 to 44904; 49 USC 44912; 49 USC 45101 to 45105; 49 USC 45301 to 
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                    10/16/05                    70 FR 54810

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2250. [bull] RELIEF FOR U.S. MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL WHO ARE 
ASSIGNED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN SUPPORT OF U.S. ARMED FORCES 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule extends the expiration date for SFAR 100, which 
allows Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO) to accept expired 
flight instructor certificates and inspection authorizations for 
renewals from U.S. military and civilian personnel who are assigned 
outside the United States in support of U.S. Armed Forces operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      06/30/05                    70 FR 37946
Final Action Effective          06/30/05

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: 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-AI62
BILLING CODE 4910--13--S

[[Page 64990]]

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2251. [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 End         10/28/04
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/22/04                    69 FR 62007
Extended Comment Period End     02/01/05
Supplemental NPRM               01/00/06

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. The notice 
announcing the extension of the comment period was published in the 
Federal Register on October 22, 2004.

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)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2252. PROJECT AUTHORIZATION AND AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 106, 109, 115, 315, 320, and 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 for Federal-aid highway projects authorized 
under title 23, United States Code. This rule would reduce amounts 
obligated on Federal-aid highway projects when the FHWA 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. Further, the rule would establish a project completion 
date in the project agreement, which would be added to all new projects 
and modifications to existing projects. This action is necessary to 
reduce the occurrences where funds on inactive projects funded out of 
the Highway Trust Fund are in excess of what is needed to complete the 
project. This rule would assist the FHWA and the States in monitoring 
Federal-aid highway projects to provide more assurances that the 
amounts of Federal funds obligated reflect the current estimated cost 
of the project.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/05                    70 FR 39692
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

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: Dale Gray, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, Room 4313, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0978
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2253. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RELATED PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 23 USC 315; 23 USC 303; 49 USC 5323 to 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 U.S.C. 105 that has been eliminated.

[[Page 64991]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/09/05                    70 FR 24468
Final Rule Effective            06/08/05

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, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2065
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2132-AA78
RIN: 2125-AF04
BILLING CODE 4910--22--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2254. 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 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
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/18/98
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: Nikki McDavid, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0831
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2255. [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). FMCSA had scheduled a 
SNPRM for publication by August 15, 2005.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2256. [rplus]MEDICAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS PART OF THE CDL

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

RIN: 2126-AA10

[[Page 64992]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2257. [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
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/12/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/03
NPRM                            01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-2001-11061

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: James Davis, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6406
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




2258. [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 (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. The last 
``new projected date'' showed a publication date of 7/11/2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

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, Office of Safety Programs, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC-ES, 
Room 8314, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4049

RIN: 2126-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




2259. [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 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. This rulemaking is on hold because the legislative language in 
reauthorization impacts development of this rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

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 W. Minor, Director, Office of Bus and Truck 
Standards and Operations, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Administration, MC-PSV, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009
Email: [email protected]

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

[[Page 64993]]

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2260. [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
NPRM                            02/00/06

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

RIN: 2126-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




2261. [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                            10/07/05                    70 FR 58657
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

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 Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4009
Fax: 202 366-8842
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




2262. [bull] [rplus]MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY; EXEMPTION FROM FILING 
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING STATISTICS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13541

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 369

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will respond to a petition from the Truckload 
Carriers Association (TCA) requesting the Department of Transportation 
(DOT) to eliminate financial reporting requirements (under 49 U.S.C. 
14123 and 49 CFR 1420) for all affected motor carriers of property 
(approximately 3,000 carriers) by exercising the DOT Secretary's 
blanket exemption authority under 49 U.S.C. 13541.

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

Related RIN: Related to 2126-AA92
RIN: 2126-AA93

[[Page 64994]]

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2263. [rplus]UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 93 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2126-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




2264. [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, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, MC-EC, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2096

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




2265. [rplus]QUALIFICATIONS OF MOTOR CARRIERS TO SELF-INSURE THEIR 
OPERATIONS AND FEES TO SUPPORT THE APPROVAL AND COMPLIANCE PROCESS; 
WITHDRAWAL

Priority: Other Significant. 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 would withdraw a proposed rulemaking that 
solicited comments on the need for additional backup collateral or 
security to protect the public against uncompensated losses. The rule 
would also have amended the regulations governing qualifications of 
motor carriers seeking authorization to self-insure their 
transportation operations. The NPRM was issued by FHWA (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). The proposed 
rule is no longer necessary because these issues are now part of RIN 
2126-AA22.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

RIN: 2126-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




2266. 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                            06/08/05                    70 FR 33430
NPRM Comment Period End         08/08/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-2005-21259

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

[[Page 64995]]

Phone: 202 366-4009
Email: [email protected]

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




2267. [bull] MOTOR CARRIER REPORTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will transfer to FMCSA the Research and 
Innovative Technology Administration's (RITA's) regulations governing 
reports of motor carriers, which had been the responsibility of the 
former Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). This rule will also 
establish new part 369 [49 CFR part 369].

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

RIN: 2126-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2268. [rplus]RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 112, PL 103-311; 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. FMCSA 
originally planned to publish a NPRM by March 31, 2003.

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: Larry W. Minor, Director, Office of Bus and Truck 
Standards and Operations, 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-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




2269. 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, 
Office of Policy Plans and Regulation (MC-PRR), Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5043

RIN: 2126-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




2270. [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 State-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

[[Page 64996]]

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. 
FMCSA originally planned to publish a Final Rule by November 28, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/01                    66 FR 22371
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/01
Interim Final Rule (IFR)        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, Office of Safety Programs, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC-ES, 
Room 8314, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4049

RIN: 2126-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




2271. [rplus]SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE FOR 
MEXICO-DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 350, PL 107-87; 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. FMCSA originally planned to publish a Final Rule by 
November 28, 2003.

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
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: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

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

Additional Information: .

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darrell Ruban, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9699
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




2272. [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 Comment Period End          05/20/02
IFR Effective Date Delayed      06/17/02                    67 FR 41196

[[Page 64997]]

IFR Date Effective              06/17/02
IFR; Ext. of Statutory 
Compliance Date                 07/28/03                    68 FR 44378
Notice; Environmental Assessment 
(EA)                            10/02/03                    68 FR 56863
EA Comment Period End           11/03/03
Notice; statutory compliance 
date                            12/23/03                    68 FR 74287
Proposed Rule                   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: Joelle Serot, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




2273. [rplus]LIMITATIONS ON THE ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES 
WITH A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 1012, PL 107-56; 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 has 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
IFR                             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
_______________________________________________________________________




2274. [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                    06/00/07

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: David Mancl, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-0442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________




2275. [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

[[Page 64998]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Darrell Ruban, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9699
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2276. [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 withdrew this rulemaking because it determined that the 
agency had met the statutory objective through other efforts. In 
addition, FMCSA did not want to take action that might interfere with 
other ongoing Government efforts to use biometrics in personal 
identification documents. FMCSA 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 necessary benefits. In March 1991, 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 required each CDL issued by the States after January 1, 2001, to 
have unique identifiers (which may include biometric identifiers). 
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 wished to store fingerprint images 
and transmit such images to other States upon request.

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
Withdrawn                       05/09/05                    70 FR 24358

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2277. [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
Withdrawn                       08/29/05                    70 FR 51001

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: FHWA adopted a final rule to allow drivers 
holding valid waivers from both the vision and diabetes standards to 
continue to operate in interstate commerce after

[[Page 64999]]

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. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical Qualifications 
Division (MC-PSP), Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4001
Email: maggi..[email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________




2278. 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 amends 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 were also added. Given the first 
SNPRM was issued 10/21/96 by the FHWA, a second SNPRM proposed further 
revisions to 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
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             11/20/96
Second SNPRM                    10/20/04                    69 FR 61617
Second SNPRM Comment Period End 12/06/04
Final Rule                      05/18/05                    70 FR 28467
Final Rule Effective            11/14/05

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

RIN: 2126-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




2279. [rplus]TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS; CONSUMER PROTECTION 
REGULATIONS (COMPLETION OF A 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 adopted as final the interim regulations governing 
interstate transportation of household goods, which clarifies the roles 
and responsibilities for household goods carriers and consumers. The 
Agency had made a number of technical amendments to the interim rules 
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 Effective  04/05/04
Technical Amendments and 
Compliance Date Effective       05/05/04
Correcting Amendments           08/05/04                    69 FR 47386
Final Rule                      07/12/05                    70 FR 39949
Final Rule Effective            08/11/05

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, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385-2400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




2280. 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 amends 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

[[Page 65000]]

FMCSA regulatory guidance concerning the requirements of part 393. 
Generally, the amendments do not establish new or more stringent 
requirements but 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 Rule                      08/15/05                    70 FR 48008
Final Rule Effective            09/14/05

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

RIN: 2126-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________




2281. [rplus]CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE 
SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 1041(b), PL 102-240 ; 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 withdrew 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 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. FMCSA and NHTSA will undertake nonrulemaking 
actions to ensure 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         05/29/02
Withdrawn                       08/26/05                    70 FR 50269

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Deborah M. Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, MC-PSV, 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




2282. 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 is terminated because the agency plans 
further examination of its acute and critical violation structure. It 
would have modified 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

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      05/20/05

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

RIN: 2126-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




2283. 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: 49 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action clarifies and modifies 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                    10/07/05                    70 FR 58616
Final Action Effective          11/06/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 65001]]

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), 
Room 8203, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4330

RIN: 2126-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________




2284. [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 re-examined 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 
September 30, 2005. FMCSA published a new final rule on August 25, 
2005, effective October 1, 2005. This rulemaking has published and will 
not appear on next month's report.

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 Rule                      08/25/05                    70 FR 49978
Final Action Effective          10/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA--2004-19608

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 Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2978
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA90
BILLING CODE 4910--EX--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2285. [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                      07/00/06

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

[[Page 65002]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2286. [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                            09/12/05                    70 FR 53753
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/05
Final Action                    11/00/06

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: Keith Brewer, Director, Office of Crash Avoidance 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




2287. [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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            10/22/01                    66 FR 53376
Request for Comment Period End  12/06/01
NPRM                            08/23/05                    70 FR 49223
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/05
Final Rule                      08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: OMB cleared subject to NHTSA making changes to 
the regulatory evaluation.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2288. 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                            11/00/05

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: Lori Summers, Chief, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, NVS-112, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4917
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________




2289. MODERNIZE 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

[[Page 65003]]

to modernize the standard to address current vehicle entry and theft 
prevention system designs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/05                    70 FR 48362
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/05
Final Action                    11/00/06

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ31
_______________________________________________________________________




2290. [rplus]REDUCED STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUCK TRACTORS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 94 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AJ37
_______________________________________________________________________




2291. 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                            08/31/05                    70 FR 51720
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/05
Final Rule                      10/00/06

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 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2292. 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 manufacturer and various vehicle 
attributes. It also proposes to add a new part 586 to require that 
manufacturers of buses manufactured in two or more stages obtain a 
manufacturer's identifier and to provide this descriptive information 
to NHTSA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/05                    70 FR 48507
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/05
Final Action                    11/00/06

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: Stephen Wood, Chief, Vehicle Safety Standards and 
Harmonization, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2293. CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY OF MOTOR HOME AND TRAVEL TRAILERS

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                            08/31/05                    70 FR 51707
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

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

[[Page 65004]]

Agency Contact: William Evans, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of 
Crash Avoidance Standards, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ57
_______________________________________________________________________




2294. [rplus]LIGHT TRUCK AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS, MODEL YEAR 2008 
AND POSSIBLY BEYOND

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

RIN: 2127-AJ61
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2295. [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                      07/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2296. 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                            06/30/05                    70 FR 37731
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/05
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2297. [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
Request for Comment Period End  01/09/03
Comment Period Extended         01/10/03                     68 FR 1508
Extended Comment Period End     02/28/03
NPRM                            06/14/04                    69 FR 32932
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/04
Final Rule                      01/00/06

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: Lori Summers, Chief, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, NVS-112, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4917
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI72

[[Page 65005]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2298. 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                      03/00/06

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, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________




2299. 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                            06/22/05                    70 FR 36094
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/05
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: Lori Summers, Chief, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, NVS-112, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4917
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________




2300. [rplus]5TH PERCENTILE DUMMY BELTED BARRIER CRASH TEST REQUIREMENTS 
-- STANDARD 208

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

RIN: 2127-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________




2301. [rplus]SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION UPGRADE - FMVSS NO. 214

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 97 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 2127-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




2302. 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                      03/00/06

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, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

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




2303. 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 10-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.

[[Page 65006]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/05                    70 FR 40281
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Rule                      09/00/06

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, Engineer, Office of Crashworthiness 
Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4912
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________




2304. 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 includes 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                            05/19/05                    70 FR 28878
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/13/05                    70 FR 40280
Comment Period Extended         08/17/05
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: Louis Molino, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office 
of Crashworthiness Standards, NVS-112, Room 5320, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1833
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AJ59
_______________________________________________________________________




2305. [rplus]TIRE SAFETY

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 106-414, November 1, 2000

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond 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                      03/00/06

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

RIN: 2127-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




2306. 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 (Pub. L. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/02/05                    70 FR 52296
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/30/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/01/05
Final Rule                      09/00/06

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: Sean McLaurin, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ66

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2307. 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                      11/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2308. [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. Agency originally 
scheduled the publication of an NPRM by 10/08/03. This rulemaking has 
been withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            02/03/04                     69 FR 5108
End of Request for Comment      04/05/04
Comment Period Extended         04/06/04                    69 FR 18105
End of Extended Comment Period 
End                             07/05/04
Withdrawal Notice               08/23/05                    70 FR 49248

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: Lori Summers, Chief, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, NVS-112, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4917
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

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




2309. 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 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                      08/17/05                    70 FR 48295

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI09

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_______________________________________________________________________




2310. 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                      08/22/05                    70 FR 48883

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2311. ADAPTATION OF INSTRUMENTED LOWER LEGS FOR HYBRID III MALE AND 
FEMALE ADULT DUMMIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is proposing the use of crash test dummies with 
instrumented lower legs to assess the crashworthiness and the potential 
of lower limb injuries to occupants of passenger cars, vans, light 
trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The new legs would be retrofits for 
un-instrumented legs in current Hybrid III male and female adult size 
dummies. The legs will be used to monitor both the inertial impact and 
floor pan intrusion effects upon injury potential to the knees, tibia, 
ankle, and feet. The new legs will permit the agency to assess the 
injury potential to the lower legs in current motor vehicles during 
crashes and also enable the vehicle manufacturers to design and 
construct vehicles that will minimize lower limb injuries. However, 
further testing and analysis is necessary to develop a proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/03/02                    67 FR 22381
Withdrawal Notice               08/23/05                    70 FR 49248

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2312. 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                    07/01/05                    70 FR 38040

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 Standards, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________




2313. 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 (Pub. L. 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                      07/29/05                    70 FR 43750

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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 20590
Phone: 202 366-4800
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




2314. 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 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                      06/30/05                    70 FR 37706

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 Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS-122, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4921
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




2315. 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). NHTSA is examining the issue, however, 
further testing and analysis is necessary in order for the agency to 
complete a proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            01/22/03                     68 FR 2993
Request for Comment Period End  03/24/03
Withdrawal Notice               10/03/05                    70 FR 57549

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, General Engineer, Office of Crash 
Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Email: [email protected]

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




2316. ENHANCED PASSENGER-SIDE MIRROR SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition for rulemaking from AM General, the 
agency is considering whether 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. NHTSA is examining the petition, however, further testing and 
analysis is necessary in order for the agency to complete a proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            01/22/03                     68 FR 2993
Request for Comment Period End  03/24/03
Withdrawal Notice               08/29/05                    70 FR 51002

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, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NPS-11, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2264
Email: [email protected]

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




2317. 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: Policy statement will detail circumstances under which the 
Agency will allow retroactive certification of heavy trucks and buses 
manufactured for use in Canada and Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            03/19/02                    67 FR 12790
Comment Period End              05/20/02
Withdrawn                       08/26/05                    70 FR 50277

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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, Chief, Vehicle Safety Standards and 
Harmonization, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2318. RECORD RETENTION OF RETROACTIVELY CERTIFIED VEHICLES: NATIONAL 
DRIVER REGISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 576

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 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
Withdrawn                       08/26/05                    70 FR 50277

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, Chief, Vehicle Safety Standards and 
Harmonization, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2319. IMPORTATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose a definition of the term 
``import.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/02                    67 FR 12806
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/02
Withdrawn                       08/26/05                    70 FR 50277

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2320. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/03                    68 FR 65667
NPRM Comment Period End         01/20/04
Final Rule                      08/30/05                    70 FR 51286

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 Pyne, Safety Standards Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NVS 
123, DOT/NHTSA, NVS-123, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4171
Fax: 202-366-7002

RIN: 2127-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




2321. CRS REGISTRATION RULEMAKING, FMVSS NO. 213

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
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/04
Final Rule                      09/09/05                    70 FR 53569

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

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




2322. 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 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
Withdrawn                       07/15/05                    70 FR 40974

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, General Engineer, Office of Crash 
Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




2323. 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                      08/31/05                    70 FR 51673

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2324. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS DEFINITION OF LOW SPEED 
VEHICLES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 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                      08/17/05                    70 FR 48313

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________




2325. [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

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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 SUVs 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.
This action is being addressed via rulemaking 2127-AJ61.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/29/03                    68 FR 74908
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/27/04
Merged With RIN 2127-AJ61       08/30/05

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: 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-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________




2326. RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF FMVSS NO. 205

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, 2003, 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                    07/12/05                    70 FR 39959

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, Chief, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, NVS-112, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4917
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

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




2327. 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 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                      08/12/05                    70 FR 47131

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

[[Page 65013]]

Email: [email protected]

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




2328. 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                      07/06/05                    70 FR 38805

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: Lloyd Guerci, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3820
Email: [email protected]

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




2329. 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 2-year period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/19/05                    70 FR 28843

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2330. 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                    08/09/05                    70 FR 46092

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 Macyzk, Program Analyst, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ53
_______________________________________________________________________




2331. INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2005

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544

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                      07/25/05                    70 FR 42505

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,

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




2332. 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 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 delayed the effective date 
of the regulations via an interim final rule published on December 23, 
2004. This final rule responds to the remaining issues raised by the 
five petitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/15/05                    70 FR 40917

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 Standards, 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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




2333. 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                      08/31/05                    70 FR 51669

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, Chief, Light Duty Vehicle Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, NVS-112, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4917
Fax: 202 366-4329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ60
_______________________________________________________________________




2334. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-410; PL 104-134; 49 USC 30165, 30170, 30505, 
322

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 578.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would make 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                            05/25/05                    70 FR 30051
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/05
Final Rule                      09/08/05                    70 FR 53308

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, Office of Chief Counsel, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5263
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ62
_______________________________________________________________________




2335. 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 
USC 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 FR 
52070) amending the Agency's regulations that pertain to the 
importation by registered importers (RIs) of motor vehicles that

[[Page 65015]]

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 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                      10/04/05                    70 FR 57793

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, Room 
6111, NVS-223, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3151
Fax: 202 366-1024
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ63
_______________________________________________________________________




2336. 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 
2-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                      08/10/05                    70 FR 46431

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2337. 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 would address requirements for replacement 
lamps, reflective devices, and items of associated equipment. 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                     10/12/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2338. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Termination                     07/22/05

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: 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

[[Page 65016]]

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2339. [bull] DESIGNATION OF AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS ON FOREIGN 
MANUFACTURERS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30164

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 551.45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A final rule amending 49 CFR 551.45 to clarify existing 
regulatory requirements by rephrasing the regulation in a plain 
language, question and answer format and inserting an appendix 
containing a suggested designation form for use by foreign 
manufacturers and their agents. The amendments also spell out 
requirements for providing notice to NHTSA of changes in company name, 
address and product names, and change the office to which foreign 
manufacturers must submit designation and related documents to reflect 
organizational changes occurring since the regulation was adopted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Technical Amendment             08/08/05                    70 FR 45565
Technical Amendment Effective   10/07/05

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: Dana Sade, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1834
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ69
_______________________________________________________________________




2340. [bull] TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS), RESPONSE TO 
PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 138

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On April 8, 2005, the Agency published a final rule 
establishing a new FMVSS No. 138 that set forth requirements for Tire 
Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) to indicate to the operator of a 
motor vehicle when a tire is significantly under-inflated. In response, 
the Agency received petitions requesting that the Agency reconsider the 
wording of the final rule in order to clarify its intent. This 
rulemaking would respond to those petitions for reconsideration of the 
April 8, 2005, final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/07/05                    70 FR 53079

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 Standards, Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, NVS-122, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4921
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AJ23
RIN: 2127-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________




2341. [bull] LIGHT TRUCK AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS--MODEL YEARS 
2008 TO 2011; REQUEST FOR PRODUCT PLAN INFORMATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2002; 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 533

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 1, 2006, Light Truck CAFE 
Standards must be set 18 months in advance of MY 2006.
CAFE standards must be established at least 18 months prior to the 
start of a model year.

Abstract: The purpose of this request for comments is to acquire new 
and updated information regarding vehicle manufacturers' future product 
plans to assist the Agency in analyzing the light truck corporate 
average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for MY 2008 to 2011.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments            08/30/05                    70 FR 51466
Request for Comment Period End  11/22/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/cafe/index.htm

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-AJ71
BILLING CODE 4910--59--S

[[Page 65017]]

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2342. 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), (m); 49 USC 20102 
to 20103, 20107, 20133, 20137 to 20138, 20143, 20701 to 20703, 21301 to 
21302, 21304

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229; 49 CFR 238

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would clarify and amend 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 FRAs original issuance of 
the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. FRA proposes miscellaneous 
amendments to its existing regulations in four areas by: (1) Clarifying 
the terminology related to piston travel indicators; (2) 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) permitting some 
latitude in the use of passenger equipment with redundant air 
compressors when a limited number of the compressors become 
inoperative; and (4) 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                            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: Thomas Herrmann, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6036

RIN: 2130-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________




2343. [bull] AMENDMENTS TO DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PRESSURIZED RAILROAD 
TANK CARS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20155

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to new 49 U.S.C. 20155, FRA is proposing to amend 
the existing design standards for pressurized tank cars.

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: Thomas Herrmann, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6036

RIN: 2130-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2344. [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 rule governs the development, testing, and approval of 
Micro-processor-based signal and train control systems, amending 49 CFR 
part 236. In this correction action, FRA is amending and correcting 
language in FRA's Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based 
Signal and Train Control Systems final rule (PTC Rule), which was 
published on March 7, 2005 (70 FR 11052). FRA noted that language in 
the section-by-section analysis portion of the preamble to the PTC Rule 
differs from actual rule language, and FRA would like to correct it to 
avoid confusion. FRA is also clarifying language regarding the 
applicability of the PTC Rule to highway-rail grade crossing warning 
systems (HGCWS). FRA wants to ensure that the PTC Rule language 
conforms with FRA's initial intent to subject a limited number of HGCWS 
to the requirements of the rule. FRA is also adding a provision to 
clarify which HGCWS products may be excluded from the requirements of 
49 CFR part 236, subpart H. Finally, FRA is correcting a minor error in 
the PTC Rule, where a non-existent rule section was referenced.

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 Action Effective          06/06/05
Correction                      12/00/05

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

[[Page 65018]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2345. [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 will 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 will 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

________________________________________________________________________

Open Meeting Notice             07/22/94                    59 FR 37528
NPRM                            11/02/04                    69 FR 63890
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    01/12/05                     70 FR 2105
Extended Comment Period End     02/03/05
Final Rule                      03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2346. [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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/04                    69 FR 35146
Final Rule                      04/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2347. 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 sought notice and comment to establish a new formula 
for calculating the monetary threshold for accident/incident reporting 
for calendar year 2004 and beyond by publishing an NPRM in RIN 2130-
AB65 on 04/19/2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/30/02                    67 FR 79533
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 65019]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2348. 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                      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: Roberta Stewart, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6027

RIN: 2130-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________




2349. [bull] 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 1980s. 
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. A stay of effectiveness was 
inadvertently issued under the old RIN (2130-AB41) in May 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: A stay of the effective date was published 05/
26/05, 70 FR 30378.

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-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2350. [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 6-year period, of event recorders that use magnetic tape as a data 
storage medium. OMB downgraded the rule from significant to 
nonsignificant on May 23, 2005. Consequently, this rulemaking will not 
appear in next month's report.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/04                    69 FR 39774
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/04
NPRM Comment Period Extended    09/08/04                    69 FR 54255
Extended Comment Period End     10/11/04
Final Action                    06/30/05                    70 FR 37920
Final Action Effective          10/01/05

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:

[[Page 65020]]

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-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




2351. RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103, 20107, 21301, 21304; 28 USC 2461, note; 
49 CFR 1.49

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking amends 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
Comment Period End              03/28/05
Final Rule                      07/27/05                    70 FR 43325
Final Rule Effective            07/27/05

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
Email: [email protected]

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




2352. 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 corrects 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                      07/21/05                    70 FR 41995
Final Rule Effective            08/20/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2353. CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC ch 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 to 
236; 49 CFR 238 to 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

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/06/05                    70 FR 38804

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
BILLING CODE 4910--06--S

[[Page 65021]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2354. [bull] ORGANIZATIONS, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES (SECTION 610 
REVIEW)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5307(d); 5308(b); 23 USC 134, 135, 142; 29 USC 
794; 49 CFR 1.51

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is amending part 601 
of its regulations. This part describes the organization as an 
operating administration within the Department of Transportation and 
the general responsibilities and authority of the officials directing 
the various offices of which FTA is composed. Additionally, this part 
describes the sources and locations of available program information. 
FTA intends to issue a final rule to reflect changes made necessary by 
the Agency's various office realignments and reassignments, among other 
things.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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: Bonnie Graves, Honor's Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0644
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2355. 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, 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                      05/09/05                    70 FR 24468
Final Rule Effective            06/08/05

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 Van Wyk, Office of Planning and 
Environment, Department of Transportation, Federal Transit 
Administration, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202-366-4033
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA78
BILLING CODE 4910--57--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)



_______________________________________________________________________




2356. [bull] TARIFF OF TOLLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 983(a); 33 USC 984(a)(4); 33 USC 988; and 49 
CFR 1.52

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the joint U.S./Canadian Tariff of 
Tolls for the 2005 navigation season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/05                    70 FR 15029
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/05
Final Action                    05/17/05                    70 FR 28212
Final Rule Effective            06/16/05

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: Craig H. Middlebrook, Deputy Administrator, Department 
of Transportation, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 400 
7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0091
Fax: 202 366-7147
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2135-AA21
BILLING CODE 4910--61--S

[[Page 65022]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2357. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES 
DURING TRANSPORTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171; 49 CFR 173 to 174; 49 CFR 176 to 177

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would address the current safety and security 
risks associated with the storage of explosives during transportation. 
OMB upgraded this rulemaking to significant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




2358. [rplus]GAS GATHERING LINE DEFINITION AND SAFETY RULES

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 define ``onshore gas gathering line'' to 
eliminate confusion in distinguishing these pipelines from production 
facilities and transmission lines. Also, it would establish tiered 
safety rules for higher-risk onshore gas gathering lines in rural areas 
and relax current rules on low-risk onshore gas gathering lines. There 
would be a net cost savings since the definition would be based on 
industry practices and the overall regulatory burden would be less.

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 Ends             07/07/99
Supplemental NPRM               10/03/05                    70 FR 57536
Final Action                    10/00/06

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: 405 954-7220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




2359. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2360. 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, and design modifications 
that may or may not require recertification.

[[Page 65023]]

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 M. Pollack, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Fax: 202 366-3012
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________




2361. PIPELINE SAFETY: PROTECTING HIGH CONSEQUENCE AREAS FROM RURAL 
PETROLEUM GATHERING LINES

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: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: The rulemaking would establish limited safety rules for 
certain rural petroleum gathering lines that could affect high 
consequence areas, including populated areas, navigable waterways, and 
areas unusually sensitive to pipeline spills. Because rural petroleum 
gathering lines are now exempt from all PHMSA's rules but burial in 
Gulf of Mexico inlets, the rulemaking would improve public confidence 
in the safety of these pipelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06

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: Dewitt Burdeaux, Pipeline Security Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 405 954-7220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________




2362. 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 the 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                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-215

URL For More Information:
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
_______________________________________________________________________




2363. INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document seeks comments on proposed regulations for 
pipeline integrity management in high consequence areas. The proposal 
would allow more flexibility in the reassessment interval for hazardous 
liquid pipeline, and would require both hazardous liquid and natural 
gas operators to notify PHMSA whenever they reduce pressure in the 
pipeline to mitigate a defect and to provide the reason for the 
pressure reduction.

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: Florence Hamn, Department of Transportation, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4595
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




2364. [bull] PIPELINE SAFETY: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS TO 
REDUCE INTERNAL CORROSION IN GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60102

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require that new and replaced pipelines 
be designed and constructed in a manner that reduces the risk of 
internal corrosion. This rulemaking addresses an NTSB recommendation.

[[Page 65024]]

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: Florence Hamn, Department of Transportation, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4595
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________




2365. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 190

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a non-significant rulemaking that proposes to make 
miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) 
based on petitions for rulemaking and PHMSA initiative. The NPRM 
proposes to update, clarify and provide relief from various HMR 
requirements and is designed primarily to reduce regulatory burdens on 
industry. The most significant amendments to the HMR in this NPRM 
include: (1) Updating the list of materials incorporated by reference; 
(2) amending the Hazardous Materials Table to remove, add and revise 
certain proper shipping names; (3) adding a new definition for 
``Household Waste;'' (4) authorizing the use of alternative angle 
valves on cargo tanks that transport chlorine; and (4) clarifying the 
security plan requirements. The NPRM also proposes a number of minor 
clarifications and updates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-218D

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Cameron H. Satterthwaite, 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-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2366. [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: This rulemaking would have addressed a statutory mandate 
under the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990 (SFTA) by requiring 
persons who transport or offer for transport food or food products in 
commerce to comply with applicable United States Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. 
It is now being withdrawn as a result of Safetea-LU.

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
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/93
SNPRM                           12/21/04                    69 FR 76423
SNPRM Comment Period End        01/20/05
To Be Withdrawn                 11/00/05

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

RIN: 2137-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




2367. 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.

[[Page 65025]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/26/02                     67 FR 8769
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/31/02
ANPRM; Extension of Comment 
Period`                         05/13/02                    67 FR 32002
ANPRM Extended Comment Period 
End                             09/30/02
NPRM                            11/10/04                    69 FR 65283
NPRM Comment Period End         01/21/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    01/21/05                     70 FR 3179
NPRM Extended Comment Period End03/18/05
Final Rule                      02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2368. [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
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/05
Comment Period Extended         02/10/05                     70 FR 7072
NPRM Extended Comment Period End04/28/05
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
_______________________________________________________________________




2369. PIPELINE SAFETY: ANNUAL UPDATE OF STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY 
REFERENCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 191; 49 CFR 193; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate by reference more than 70 
voluntary consensus technical standards in the Federal gas pipeline, 
hazardous liquid pipeline, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) safety 
regulations. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 
would incorporate updated standards early in each calendar year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/05                    70 FR 41174
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/05
Final Action                    02/00/06

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: Blane Keener, Department of Transportation, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4595

RIN: 2137-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




2370. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTERS AND LIGHTER 
REFILLS

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

Legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171-173; 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                      11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

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

[[Page 65026]]

Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553

RIN: 2137-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________




2371. 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
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/23/05                    70 FR 36365
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: 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

RIN: 2137-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




2372. [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 conducted 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                            05/19/05                    70 FR 29169
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/05
Final Rule                      05/00/06

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2373. PIPELINE SAFETY: CRITERIA FOR DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF GAS AND 
HAZARDOUS LIQUID PIPELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/04
Final Rule                      10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2374. [rplus]PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSPORTATION OF PRIMARY LITHIUM 
BATTERIES ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171, 172,; 49 CFR 173, 175

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

[[Page 65027]]

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
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/29/04
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/14/05
Final Rule                      07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2375. [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
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/04
Comment Period Extended         08/04/04                    69 FR 47074
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
_______________________________________________________________________




2376. [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. After reviewing 
comments received, PHMSA will prepare and publish for public comment an 
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IFRA) in order to determine 
the impact of its proposal on small entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/02                    67 FR 15510
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/02
Initial Regulatory Flexibility 
Analysis                        06/15/05                    70 FR 34729


Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2377. 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

[[Page 65028]]

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 RINA 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2378. [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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/10/04                    69 FR 50987
NPRM Comment Period End         10/18/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




2379. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                      06/13/05                    70 FR 34066
Final Action Effective          08/12/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2380. 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: This rulemaking would amend 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

[[Page 65029]]

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
Final Rule Effective            01/01/05
Final Rule Corrections          06/14/05                    70 FR 34381
Corrections Effective Date      06/14/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2381. PIPELINE SAFETY: IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC INFORMATION 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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                      05/19/05                    70 FR 28833
Final Rule Effective            06/20/05
Final Rule Corrections          06/16/05                    70 FR 35041
Corrections Effective Date      06/20/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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: Blane Keener, Department of Transportation, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4595

RIN: 2137-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________




2382. [rplus]APPLICABILITY OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS TO A 
``PERSON WHO OFFERS'' A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FOR TRANSPORTATION IN 
COMMERCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would add a definition for ``Person Who 
Offers or Offeror'' to the Hazardous Materials Regulations in order to 
codify the applicability of those regulations. The definition would be 
based on long-standing administrative determination concerning the 
meaning of this term. This rulemaking has been downgraded and will not 
appear on next month's report.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/24/04                    69 FR 57245
End of Comment Period           11/23/04
Final Rule                      07/28/05                    70 FR 43638
Final Rule Effective            10/01/05

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2383. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS 
CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 105 to 107; 49 CFR 110; 49 CFR 171 to 173; 49 CFR 
176 to 178; 49 CFR 180

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                      09/23/05                    70 FR 56084

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-189Y

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kurt Eichenlaub, Department of Transportation, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590

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Phone: 202 366-4595
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE08
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2384. 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 
administrative determinations of availability of coastwise-qualified 
launch barges to be used in the transportation and launching of 
offshore oil drilling or production platform jackets in specified 
projects. 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 allow the use of non-coastwise qualified foreign built 
vessels.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/15/05                    70 FR 47771
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/05

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: Michael Hokana, Department of Transportation, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB67
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2385. 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: This rulemaking will increase the application fee for 
administrative waiver of the coastwise trade laws from $300 to $500. 
The increased application fee will more closely align the application 
fee with the actual cost of processing each waiver application.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/12/05                    70 FR 25010
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/05
Final Rule                      10/00/05

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0760
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB50
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2386. 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 non-substantive technical changes to part 310.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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                      05/19/05                    70 FR 28829

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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-AB60
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2387. 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/20/04                    69 FR 61605
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/19/04
Final Rule                      05/10/05                    70 FR 24483

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
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2388. [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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
Extended Comment Period End     08/30/04
Interim Final Rule Effective    10/01/04
Final Rule                      09/22/05                    70 FR 55581
Final Rule Effective            11/21/05

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: Murray 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
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2389. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      08/01/05

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
[FR Doc. 05-19912 Filed 10-28-05; 8:45 am]
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