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

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)                                     


  



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

14 CFR Chs. I-III

23 CFR Chs. I-III

33 CFR Chs. I and IV

46 CFR Chs. I-III

48 CFR Ch. 12

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

OST Docket 99-5129

Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   

General

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

Specific

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

Table of Contents

     Supplementary Information:

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   

Background

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

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

     The agendas are based on reports submitted by the offices 
initiating the rulemaking and are reviewed by the Department 
Regulations Council. The Department's last agenda was published in 
the Federal Register on December 11, 2006 (71 FR 73584). The next 
one is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in October 
2007.

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 2007 
memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget.

    First, the agenda is divided by initiating offices. Then, the 
agenda is divided into five categories: (1) Prerule stage, (2) 
proposed rule stage, (3) final rule stage, (4) long-term actions, 
and (5) completed actions. For each entry, the agenda provides the 
following information: (1) Its ``significance''; (2) a short 
descriptive title; (3) its legal basis; (4) the related regulatory 
citation in the Code of Federal Regulations; (5) any legal deadline 
and, if so, for what action (e.g., NPRM, final rule); (6) an 
abstract; (7) a timetable, including the earliest expected date for 
a decision on whether to take the action; (8) whether the 
rulemaking will affect small entities and/or levels of government 
and, if so, which categories; (9) whether a Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (RFA) analysis is required (for rules that would have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities); (10) a listing of any analyses an office will prepare or 
has prepared for the action (With minor exceptions, DOT requires an 
economic analysis for all its rulemakings.); (11) an agency contact 
office or official who can provide further information; (12) a 
Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) assigned to identify an 
individual rulemaking in the agenda and facilitate tracing further 
action on the issue; (13) whether the action is subject to the 
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act; (14) whether the action is subject to 
the Energy Act; and (15) whether the action is major under the 
congressional review provisions of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act. If there is information that does not fit 
in the other categories, it will be included under a separate 
heading entitled ``Additional Information.''

     For nonsignificant regulations issued routinely and frequently 
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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 2007 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.

Dated: March 16, 2007.

 Mary E. Peters,

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)

Michelle Silva, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue 
NW., MS-10, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 493-6030.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

(Name of contact person), National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

(Name of contact person), Federal Transit Administration, 400 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)

(Name of contact person), Saint Lawrence Seaway Development 
Corporation, 400 7th Street SW., Room 5424, Washington, DC 20590.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

(Name of contact person), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration (PHMSA), 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20590.

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration, 400 7th Street 
SW., Room 7210, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-5746.

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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)

    To obtain a copy of a specific Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA) regulatory document in the agenda, you should communicate 
directly with the contact person listed with the regulation at the 
address or telephone number listed; access the FAA's Regulations 
and Policies web page at http://www.faa.gov/regulations--policies/; 
call (202) 267-9680; or write to us at Federal Aviation 
Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC20591.

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 -- Theresa M. Rowlett, Regulatory Ombudsman, Room 8202, 400 7th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0596.

NHTSA -- Steve Wood, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street SW., Room 
5219, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-2992.

FRA -- Jason Schlosberg, Office of Chief Counsel, 1120 Vermont Avenue 
NW., MS-10, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 493-6032.

FTA -- Richard Wong, Office of Chief Counsel, 400 7th Street SW., Room 
9316, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4063.

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 7th 
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 10 years and (2) have a 
``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities'' (SEIOSNOSE). It also requires that we publish in the 
Federal Register each year a list of any such rules that we will 
review during the next year. The Office of the Secretary and each 
of the Department's Operating Administrations have a 10-year review 
plan. These reviews are in accordance with section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Other Review Plan(s)

    All elements of the Department, except for Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA), have also elected to use this 10-year plan 
process to comply with the review requirements of the Department's 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures and Executive Order 12866. FAA 
is using a different approach, which is described in part II to 
this appendix.

Changes to the Review Plan

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

Part II-- The Review Process
The Analysis

    Generally, the agencies have divided their rules into 10 
different groups and plan to analyze one group each year. For 
purposes of these reviews, a year will coincide with the fall-to-
fall schedule for publication of the agenda. Thus, Year 1 (1998) 
began in the fall of 1998 and ends in the fall of 1999; Year 2 
(1999) begins in the fall of 1999 and

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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 listed 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 FAA, 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

    FMCSA is conducting 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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   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
9           49 CFR parts 29 through 39 and parts 41 through 89......................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 91 through 99, 48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253, and new               2007          2008
             parts and subparts.....................................................
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Year 6 (fall 2003) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
14 CFR part 382 -- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air 
Travel
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The Department conducted a thorough 
review of the part 382 program and determined that it was appropriate 
to make changes in the regulation. Some of the necessary changes (e.g., 
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air carriers) were also required by statute. Following this review, the 
Department issued a proposed revision to part 382 in November 2004 [RIN 
2105-AC97]. A final rule is pending. The Department determined that the 
proposed revision did not have a SEIOSNOSE since most foreign carriers 
flying to the U.S. were not small entities. We also note that the 
changes to the portions of the rule affecting small U.S. carriers did 
not have significant economic effects.
 Plain Language: The proposed revision to part 382 was drafted 
using plain language techniques, such as the question and answer 
format, minimizing sentence length, and breaking up provisions into 
shorter sections and paragraphs. The proposal represents a substantial 
clarification of the format and language of the rule.
 General: The Department is currently working on a final rule 
based on the proposed revision to the rule.
14 CFR part 383 -- Civil penalties
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule merely implements 
statutory requirements and imposes the minimal burden necessary.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. If we propose to amend this 
part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain language.
 General: No changes are needed at this time. The rule merely 
implements statutory requirements and imposes the minimal burden 
necessary. The rule was recently updated in July 2004.
14 CFR part 385 -- Staff assignments and review of action under 
assignment
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule is cost-effective and 
imposes the minimal burden necessary.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. When we propose to amend 
this part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain 
language.
 General: Some technical corrections are needed to reflect 
organizational changes and make other minor corrections and updates. We 
will begin rulemaking as soon as resources allow. In general, the rule 
is cost-effective and imposes the minimal burden necessary.
Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
4 CFR part 399 -- Statements of general policy
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. In general, the part provides 
guidance to the industry and imposes minimal burden.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. When we propose to amend 
this part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain 
language.
 General: After a review, OST issued a NPRM in December 2005 
[RIN 2105-AD56] concerning price advertising and is considering what, 
if any, further action to take. Some technical corrections are needed 
to other statements to reflect organizational changes and make various 
updates. We will begin rulemaking as soon as resources allow. In 
general, the part provides guidance to the industry and imposes minimal 
burden.
49 CFR part 1 -- Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule is wholly internal to DOT 
in its application, describing which DOT officials have been delegated 
authority to implement various authorities and programs.
 Plain Language: This rule simply lists the authorities and 
subject matter areas under the jurisdiction of various DOT officials. 
As such, the plain language impacts of the rule text are minimal.
 General: This rule is subject to frequent additions (i.e., 
when new authorities in legislation are delegated to a DOT official) 
and deletions (i.e., when an authority or program expires). In 
addition, it changes when organizational delegations change (e.g., 
delegations to RSPA become delegations to PHMSA and RITA). These 
changes ensure that the rule is kept up-to-date.
49 CFR part 3 -- Official Seal
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This brief part describes and 
pictures the Official Seal of DOT. It has no effects on anyone outside 
DOT.
 Plain Language: A picture being worth a thousand, even plain, 
words, the illustration of the DOT seal that is the focus of this part 
is not in need of any work in the plain language area.
 General: There is no revision of this rule needed in the 
foreseeable future.
49 CFR part 5 -- Rulemaking Procedures
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This is an internal procedural rule 
describing the process DOT uses for rulemaking. The process is easy to 
access for large or small entities requesting DOT regulatory actions 
(e.g., through petitions for rulemaking or exemption). Under the rule, 
anyone seeking to have the Department initiate some kind of regulation 
need only write an explanatory letter to the Department.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: This rule contains the basic ways in which DOT 
initiates and conducts rulemaking. Other, more detailed, requirements 
concerning rulemaking are contained in a variety of statutes, and 
Executive orders, and OMB and DOT directives and guidance. 
Consequently, there is little need for revision of part 5.
49 CFR part 6 -- Implementation of Equal Access to Justice Act in 
Agency proceedings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule simply implements a 
statute and imposes the minimal burden necessary.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. When we propose to amend 
this part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain 
language.
 General: Some technical changes are needed to reflect 
organizational changes within the Department and will be made as 
resources allow. The rule simply implements a statute and imposes the 
minimal burden necessary.
49 CFR part 7 -- Public availability of information
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. In general, the rule is cost-
effective and imposes the minimal burden necessary.

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 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. If we propose to amend this 
part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain language.
 General: Some technical corrections are needed to reflect 
organizational changes and make other minor corrections and updates. We 
will begin rulemaking as soon as resources allow. In general, the rule 
is cost-effective and imposes the minimal burden necessary.
49 CFR part 8 -- Classified information: Classification/
declassification/access
 Section 610: OST has conducted section 610 reviews for this 
part and found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. If we propose to amend this 
part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain language.
 General: Some technical corrections are needed to reflect 
organizational changes and make other minor corrections and updates. We 
will begin rulemaking as soon as resources allow. In general, the rule 
is cost-effective and imposes the minimal burden necessary.
49 CFR part 9 -- Testimony of employees of the Department and 
production of records in legal proceedings
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule primarily governs the 
activities of DOT employees with respect to litigation in which the 
Federal Government is not a party. It is intended to prevent DOT 
employees and offices from being burdened by requests by private 
litigants for participation in such litigation. The rule provides a 
procedure by which an attorney, representing any entity, regardless of 
size, can request an exemption from the rule's prohibition of DOT 
employee participation or production of records.
 Plain Language: The rule is drafted primarily with an audience 
of lawyers in mind, and therefore is expressed in fairly legalistic 
language. DOT will incorporate plain language techniques in any future 
revision of this rule.
 General: The Department is currently considering whether 
changes to the scope and applicability of the provisions of this part 
are warranted.
49 CFR part 10 -- Maintenance of and access to records pertaining to 
individuals
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. In general, the rule implements 
various statutory requirements and imposes the minimal burden 
necessary.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. If we propose to amend this 
part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain language.
 General: Some technical corrections are needed to reflect 
organizational changes and make other minor corrections and updates. We 
will begin rulemaking as soon as resources allow. In general, the rule 
implements various statutory requirements and imposes the minimal 
burden necessary. In addition, we are continually reviewing the 
requirements in this rule pursuant to OMB guidance regarding personally 
identifiable information.
49 CFR part 11 -- Protection of Human Subjects
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule governs actions by 
research institutions, such as universities, who conduct research 
involving human subjects that DOT funds support. It applies to research 
by Federal agencies (e.g., the Volpe Center) as well. The research 
agencies involved are most often not small entities. The rule is DOT's 
incarnation of Governmentwide policies and rules originally developed 
by the Department of Health and Human Services.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: There is no current need to revise this rule. Any 
future revision would have to be Governmentwide.
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 17 -- Intergovernmental Review of Department of 
Transportation Programs and Activities.
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule, which implements a 1982 
Executive order, is based on an OMB model rule. It establishes 
procedures to ensure that DOT agency actions are appropriately 
coordinated with state and local governments. It imposes no burdens on 
State and local governments of whatever size, and the coordination of 
various policies or projects could help to reduce burdens on small 
units of government.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: There is no current need to revise this rule. Any 
future revision would have to be Governmentwide.
49 CFR part 18 -- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule implements Governmentwide 
requirements of OMB circulars concerning grant programs. It is 
primarily a procedural rule designed to ensure the proper stewardship 
of Federal grant funds. Its provisions involve some administrative 
costs to State and local grantees, but these costs are unlikely to be 
significant, especially compared with the grant funds that are provided 
through the rule's procedures.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: There is no current need to revise this rule. Any 
future revision would have to be Governmentwide.
49 CFR part 19 -- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other 
Non-Profit Organizations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule implements Governmentwide 
requirements of OMB circulars concerning grant programs. It is 
primarily a procedural rule designed to ensure the proper stewardship 
of Federal grant funds. Its provisions involve some administrative 
costs to non-profit grantees, but these costs are unlikely to be 
significant, especially compared with the grant funds that are provided 
through the rule's procedures.
 Plain Language: DOT is incorporating plain language techniques 
in its current revision of this rule.
 General: Based on a review, this rule is currently in the 
process of being revised for greater consistency with part 18.
49 CFR part 20 -- New restrictions on lobbying

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 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule implements a statute and 
imposes the minimal burden necessary.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. If we propose to amend this 
part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain language.
 General: No changes are needed at this time. The rule 
implements statute and imposes the minimal burden necessary.
49 CFR part 21 -- Nondiscrimination in the Federally Assisted Programs 
of the Department of Transportation--Effectuation of Title VI of the 
Civil Rights Act of 1964.
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This is a regulation forbidding 
discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in DOT-
assisted programs. It largely consists of compliance procedures, as 
well as provision of assurances of nondiscrimination by recipients. It 
has negligible economic effects on regulated parties. It is based on a 
model rule, originally developed by the Department of Justice, which is 
used throughout the Government.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: There is no current need to revise this rule. Any 
future revision would have to be Governmentwide.
49 CFR part 23 -- Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in 
Airport Concessions
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The Department conducted a thorough 
review of the part 23 program and determined that it was appropriate to 
make changes in the regulation. Some of the necessary changes were also 
required by statute. Following this review, the Department issued a 
revised part 23 in March 2005 [RIN 2105-AD51]. While this rule affects 
many small businesses, who are intended to be its main beneficiaries, 
the Department determined that the rule does not have a significant 
economic impact on anyone.
 Plain Language: The revised part 23 was drafted using plain 
language techniques, such as the question and answer format, minimizing 
sentence length, and breaking up provisions into shorter sections and 
paragraphs.
 General: The Department is working on a final rule based on a 
March 2005 SNPRM concerning small business size standards, which will 
be of interest to small businesses seeking to participate in the DBE 
program. In addition, the rule has a ``sunset'' provision that will 
result in a thorough review in 2009.
49 CFR part 24 -- Uniform relocation assistance and real property 
acquisition for Federal and federally assisted programs
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The rule is cost-effective and 
imposes the minimal burden necessary.
 Plain Language: OST's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision. If we propose to amend this 
part in the future, we will ensure it is written in plain language.
 General: No changes are needed at this time. The rule is cost-
effective and imposes the minimal burden necessary. The rule was 
recently revised on January 4, 2005.
49 CFR part 25 -- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Programs or 
Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This regulation implements title IX 
of the Education Amendments of 1972. This is the DOT incarnation of a 
Governmentwide model rule. Because DOT provides little, if any, 
financial assistance to educational institutions that are not already 
covered by the title IX rules of other agencies (e.g., the Department 
of Education), the incremental effects of part 25 on educational 
institutions, including those that are small entities, are negligible.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: There is no current need to revise this rule. Any 
future revision would have to be Governmentwide.
49 CFR part 26 -- Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise 
(DBE) in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The DBE program is aimed at 
improving contracting opportunities for small businesses owned and 
controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. 
Virtually all the businesses it affects are small entities. There is no 
doubt that a DBE rule always affects a substantial number of small 
entities. However, while improving program administration, facilitating 
DBE participation, and responding to legal developments, the rule is 
essentially cost-neutral with respect to small entities in general. 
Part 26 is required by statute, and it does not impose new burdens or 
costs on small entities. It does not affect the total funds or business 
opportunities available to small businesses that seek to work in DOT 
financial assistance programs.
 Plain Language: The rule was drafted in accordance with plain 
language principles and techniques.
 General: While there may be minor amendments from time to 
time, no overall revision of the rule is needed at this time.
49 CFR parts 27 -- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in 
Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Most substantive requirements for 
accessibility of facilities are contained in the Department's Americans 
with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules. This rule, under section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act, is now mainly focused on providing compliance 
procedures concerning ADA requirements applicable to DOT financial 
assistance recipients. Part 27 itself consequently has minimal economic 
effects on recipients.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: There is no current need to revise this rule.
49 CFR part 28 -- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in 
Programs or Activities Conducted by the Department of Transportation
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This rule governs only actions by 
the DOT itself with respect to its own programs, activities, and 
facilities. There are no regulated parties outside the DOT.
 Plain Language: DOT will incorporate plain language techniques 
in any future revision of this rule.
 General: This rule is based on a Governmentwide model rule 
developed by the Department of Justice; any future changes would 
probably need to be Governmentwide as well.

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Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during the 
next year
49 CFR part 91 -- International Air Transportation Fair Competitive 
Practices
49 CFR part 92 -- Recovering Debts to the United States by Salary 
Offset
49 CFR part 93 -- Aircraft Allocation
49 CFR part 95 -- Advisory Committees
49 CFR part 98 -- Enforcement of Restrictions on Post-Employment 
Activities
49 CFR part 99 -- Employee Responsibilities and Conduct

                                         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 5 (fall 2002) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 91 -- General Operating and Flight Rules
Year 5 (fall 2002) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
14 CFR part 93 -- Special Air Traffic Rules
 Section 610: The Agency has conducted section 610 reviews for 
this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610, we did not 
review for plain language. However, when we propose to amend these 
parts, we will ensure the regulation(s) are written in plain language.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.
14 CFR part 95 -- IFR Altitudes
 Section 610: The Agency has conducted section 610 reviews for 
this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610, we did not 
review for plain language. However, when we propose to amend these 
parts, we will ensure the regulation(s) are written in plain language.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.
14 CFR part 97 -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
 Section 610: The Agency has conducted section 610 reviews for 
this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610, we did not 
review for plain language. However, when we propose to amend these 
parts, we will ensure the regulation(s) are written in plain language.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.
14 CFR part 99 -- Security Control of Air Traffic
 Section 610: The Agency has conducted section 610 reviews for 
this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610, we did not 
review for plain language. However, when we propose to amend these 
parts, we will ensure the regulation(s) are written in plain language.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.
14 CFR part 101 -- Moored Balloons, Kites, Unmanned Rockets, and 
Unmanned Free Balloons
 Section 610: The Agency has conducted section 610 reviews for 
this part and finds no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610, we did not 
review for plain language. However, when we propose to amend these 
parts, we will ensure the regulation(s) are written in plain language.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.
14 CFR part 103 -- Ultralight Vehicles
 Section 610: The Agency has conducted section 610 reviews for 
this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610, we did not 
review for plain language. However when we propose to amend these 
parts, we will ensure the regulation(s) are written in plain language.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.

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14 CFR part 105 -- Parachute Operations
 Section 610: The Agency has conducted section 610 reviews for 
this part and found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610, we did not 
review for plain language. However when we propose to amend these 
parts, we will ensure the regulation(s) are written in plain language.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulations impose the least burden.
Year 6 (fall 2003) List of rules scheduled to be analyzed during the 
next year
14 CFR parts 107 and 109 have been transferred to the Department of 
Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
49 CFR part 119 -- Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial Operators
49 CFR part 121 -- Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and 
Supplemental Operations
49 CFR part 125 -- Certification and Operations: Airplanes Having a 
Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passengers or a Maximum Payload Capacity 
of 6,000 Pounds or More; and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such 
Aircraft
49 CFR part 129 -- Operations: Foreign Air Carriers and Foreign 
Operators of U.S.-Registered Aircraft Engaged in Common Carriage
49 CFR part 133 -- Rotorcraft External-Load Operations
Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rules that will be analyzed beginning fall 
2008
14 CFR part 135 -- Operating Requirements: Commuter and on-demand 
operations and rules governing persons on board such aircraft
14 CFR part 137 -- Agricultural aircraft operations
14 CFR part 139 -- Certification of Airports
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
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules that will be analyzed beginning fall 
2009
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
  The Agency will perform analysis of parts scheduled for review years 
9 and 10 beginning fall 2010. While we have made significant progress, 
we were unable to perform the required analyses within the 10-year plan 
due to the need to perform other high priority safety regulatory 
actions designed to further reduce the air carrier and general aviation 
accident rate. However, we recognize the importance of reviewing the 
impact of existing rules on small entities and have developed this plan 
to ensure that the reviews occur.

                                         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 through 260..............................................          2001          2002
5           23 CFR parts 420, 460 through 480.......................................          2002          2003
6           23 CFR part 500.........................................................          2003          2004
7           23 CFR parts 600 through 656, 658 through 669...........................          2004          2005
8           23 CFR parts 710 through 924............................................          2005          2006
9           23 CFR parts 1200 through 1252..........................................          2006          2007
10          New parts and subparts..................................................          2007          2008
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Federal-Aid Highway Program
 The FHWA has adopted regulations in title 23 of the CFR, chapter I, 
related to the Federal-Aid Highway Program. These regulations implement 
and carry out the provisions of Federal law relating to the 
administration of Federal aid for highways. The primary law authorizing 
Federal aid for highways is chapter I of title 23 of the U.S.C. 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

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funds for the construction and other work related to highways. Because 
the regulations in title 23 primarily relate to States, which are not 
defined as small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the 
FHWA believes that its regulations in title 23 do not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
The FHWA solicits public comment on this preliminary conclusion.
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules analyzed and summary of the results
23 CFR part 710--Right-of-Way and real estate
 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 750 -- Highway beautification
 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 751 -- Junkyard control and acquisition
 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 752 -- Landscape and roadside development
 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 771 -- Environmental impact and related 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.
 General: We are currently working with the Federal Transit 
Administration to update this rule, mainly to comply with statutory 
changes.
23 CFR part 772 -- Procedures for abatement of highway traffic noise 
and construction noise
 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: We recently updated this regulation to require the 
use of the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (FHWA TNM) or any other model 
determined by the FHWA to be consistent with the methodology of the 
FHWA TNM. Additionally, we added specific reference to acceptable 
highway traffic noise prediction methodology and removed references to 
a noise measurement report and vehicle noise emission levels that no 
longer need to be included in the regulation.
23 CFR part 777 -- Mitigation of environmental impacts to privately 
owned wetlands
 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 810 -- Mass transit and special use highway 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 924 -- Highway Safety improvement 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.
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
23 CFR part 1200 -- Uniform procedures for State highway safety 
programs
23 CFR part 1205 -- Highway safety programs; determinations of 
effectiveness
23 CFR part 1206 -- Rules of procedure for invoking sanctions under the 
Highway Safety
                 Act of 1966
23 CFR part 1208 -- Minimal drinking age
23 CFR part 1210 -- Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated minors
23 CFR part 1215 -- Use of safety belts -- compliance and transfer-of-
funds procedures
23 CFR part 1225 -- Operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated persons
23 CFR part 1235 -- Uniform system for parking for persons with 
disabilities
23 CFR part 1240 -- Safety incentive grants for use of seat belts -- 
allocations based on seat belt use rates
23 CFR part 1250 -- Political subdivision participation in State 
highway safety programs
23 CFR part 1251 -- State highway safety agency
23 CFR part 1252 -- State matching of planning and administration costs

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                                   FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           None....................................................................          2000          2001
4           None....................................................................          2001          2002
5           None....................................................................          2002          2003
6           49 CFR parts 372 subpart A, 381, 386, 388, and 389......................          2003          2004
7           49 CFR parts 325, 350, 355, 382 through 385, 390 through 393, and 396             2004          2005
             through 399............................................................
8           49 CFR parts 356, 367, 370, 371, 372 subparts B-C, 373, 374, 376, and             2005          2006
             379....................................................................
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 8 (fall 2006) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 356 -- Motor Carrier Routing Regulations
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part applies to motor carriers 
of property and passengers. With the exception of insignificant costs 
associated with notification requirements listed in 356.5(b) and 
356.13, these rules do not restrict or impose any requirement which 
could result in a significant cost to any impacted entities.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will integrate plain language techniques 
to the extent possible as rulemakings are written to address amendments 
mandated by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation 
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
 General: Although part 356 implements the provisions of 49 
U.S.C. 13902, changes may be required as segments of the rule may have 
been superseded by registration of routes language in part 367 and 
insurance requirements codified under part 387.
49 CFR part 367 -- Standards for Registration With States
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This administrative part primarily 
informs the States of rules for registering motor carriers. A few of 
the rules authorize non-burdensome fees on a significant number of 
motor carriers; but, since States are not counted as small entities and 
the fees are low, we find no significant costs imposed on any small 
entities.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will integrate plain language techniques 
as rulemakings are written to respond to changes driven by SAFETEA-LU 
as part of the Unified Carrier Registration System Plan.
 General: FMCSA interviewed stakeholders of part 367 and they 
concluded that this rule is still needed to implement the Single State 
Registration System (SSRS) under 49 U.S.C. 14504. This regulation will 
be rewritten as part of the Unified Carrier Registration System Plan.
49 CFR part 370 -- Principles and Practices for the Investigation and 
Voluntary Disposition of Loss and Damage Claims and Processing Salvage
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part establishes minimum 
standards for filing and processing claims for property loss or damage. 
The rules are not restrictive since the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 
overrode part 370's only prohibition which restricted preferential 
treatment to shippers. Consequently we see no significant cost impact 
to any small entities.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite these rulemakings using 
plain language techniques as resources permit.
 General: FMCSA interviewed stakeholders of part 370 and 
concluded the rules are still needed to provide carriers with prudent 
business practices and to help arbitrate disputes involving the 
household goods (HHG) industry.
49 CFR part 371 -- Brokers of Property
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part provides guidelines for 
entities involved in arranging the transportation of property for a 
fee. The part defines who/what constitutes an agent, and outlines the 
agent's responsibilities. The rules do not obligate action beyond basic 
recordkeeping at a trivial cost; therefore, we find no significant cost 
burden imposed on any small entities.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite these rulemakings using 
plain language techniques as resources permit.
 General: FMCSA has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (69 FR 75554) to determine whether the rules adequately 
protect HHG transportation consumers.
49 CFR part 372 -- Exemptions, Commercial Zones, and Terminal Areas, 
Subparts B and C
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part defines areas of 
commercial vehicle operations which are exempt from FMCSA authority, 
and therefore impose no fees, costs, or actions upon any small 
entities.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite these rulemakings using 
plain language techniques as resources permit.
 General: No changes are needed as these rules support 49 
U.S.C. 13506(b) which defines commercial zone exemptions, and 49 U.S.C. 
13503 which defines exemptions associated with terminals. The benefits 
of this part outweigh the trivial costs and the minimal burden on 
society it may impose.
49 CFR part 373 -- Receipts and Bills
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This part implements the provisions 
of 49 U.S.C. 14706, and addresses carrier liability related to receipts 
and bills of lading. These rules do not impose any significant cost on 
any small entities, as they involve standard business practices that a 
reasonable person would undertake.

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 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite the regulations using plain 
language techniques as resources permit.
 General: According to a recent FMCSA survey of stakeholders, 
the rules are still needed and do not require changes. The benefits of 
this part outweigh the trivial costs and the minimal burden on society 
it may impose.
49 CFR part 374 -- Passenger Carrier Regulations
 Section 610: There is a SEIOSNOSE. The majority of the rules 
in part 374 have no significant economic impact on a substantial number 
of small entities as they deal with passenger conduct including: anti-
discrimination, smoking bans, and procedures for declaring excess 
baggage. The SEIOSNOSE is limited to section 374.309(a), which requires 
stations to be regularly patrolled. We estimate a marginal cost of 
$3,000 per year, limited to patrols required for a small company during 
un-staffed periods.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite the regulations using plain 
language techniques as resources permit.
 General: The Agency is performing a regulatory effectiveness 
review of part 374 to identify opportunities to reduce any unnecessary 
burdens on society. FMCSA will propose a rulemaking if the regulatory 
review determines that the burden on society caused by the SEIOSNOSE 
can be remedied.
49 CFR part 376 -- Lease and Interchange of Vehicles
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Part 376 provides specific rules 
for and protections to the owner-operator regarding the leasing of 
commercial vehicles and related equipment. These rules require a small 
amount of paperwork, and do not amount to a significant cost to any 
entity.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite the regulations using plain 
language techniques as resources permit.
 General: FMCSA interviewed stakeholders of part 376 and 
concluded that the rules are necessary to protect owner-operators from 
being exploited by firms who control the leasing of commercial motor 
vehicles.
49 CFR part 379 -- Preservation of Records
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. Part 379 requires motor carriers 
and freight forwarders engaged in interstate commerce to retain records 
that in many cases are also required by the Internal Revenue Service, 
Securities and Exchange Commission, and State and local jurisdictions, 
and therefore, this is not a SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite the regulations using plain 
language techniques as resources permit.
 General: These regulations continue to be needed, as they 
allow FMCSA access to documents necessary in validating motor carrier 
statutory compliance with 49 U.S.C. 14122 and 14123.
Year 9 (fall 2007) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
49 CFR part 360 -- Fees for Motor Carrier Registration and Insurance
49 CFR part 365 -- Rules Governing Applications for Operating Authority
49 CFR part 366 -- Designation of Process Agent
49 CFR part 368 -- Application for a Certificate of Registration to 
Operate in Municipalities in the United States on the United States-
Mexico International Border or within the Commercial Zones of Such 
Municipalities
49 CFR part 377 -- Payment of Transportation Charges
49 CFR part 378 -- Procedures Governing the Processing, Investigation, 
and Disposition of Overcharge, Duplicate Payment, or Overcollection 
Claims
49 CFR part 387 -- Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor 
Carriers

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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 through 571.222..................          1999          2000
3           49 CFR parts 571.101 through 571.110, and 571.135.......................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 529 through 579, except 571................................          2001          2002
5           49 CFR parts 571.111 through 571.129, and 580 through 590...............          2002          2003
6           49 CFR part 571.201 through 571.212.....................................          2003          2004
7           49 CFR parts 571.214 through 571.219, except 571.217....................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 591 through 594............................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 571.223 through 571.304, 500, and new parts and subparts             2006          2007
             under 49 CFR...........................................................
10          23 CFR parts 1200 through 1300, and new parts and subparts..............          2007          2008
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Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 571.214 -- Side impact protection
 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.
 General: No other changes are needed because the requirements 
support NHTSA's mission of saving lives, preventing injuries and 
reducing economic costs due to road traffic crashes. The benefits of 
the rule justify the costs, and the regulations impose the least cost 
on society.
49 CFR part 571.215 -- [Reserved]
49 CFR part 571.216 -- Roof crush resistance

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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.
 General: No other changes are needed because the requirements 
support NHTSA's mission of saving lives, preventing injuries and 
reducing economic costs due to road traffic crashes. The benefits of 
the rule justify the costs, and the regulations impose the least cost 
to society.
49 CFR part 571.218 -- Motorcycle helmets
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
49 CFR part 571.219 -- Windshield zone intrusion
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
49 CFR part 591 -- Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Subject to 
Federal Safety, Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards
49 CFR part 592 -- Registered Importers of Vehicles Not Originally 
Manufactured To Conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
49 CFR part 593 -- Determinations That a Vehicle Not Originally 
Manufactured to Conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 
is Eligible for Importation
49 CFR part 594 -- Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 571.223 -- Standard No. 223; Rear impact guards.
49 CFR part 571.224 -- Standard No. 224; Rear impact protection.
49 CFR part 571.225 -- Standard No. 225; Child restraint anchorage 
systems.
49 CFR part 571.301 -- Standard No. 301; Fuel system integrity.
49 CFR part 571.302 -- Standard No. 302; Flammability of interior 
materials.
49 CFR part 571.303 -- Standard No. 303; Fuel system integrity of 
compressed natural gas vehicles.
49 CFR part 571.304 -- Standard No. 304; Compressed natural gas fuel 
container integrity.
49 CFR part 500 -- Standard No. 500; Low-speed vehicles.

                                         FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           49 CFR parts 200 through 201............................................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 207, 209, 211, 215, and 256................................          1999          2000
3           49 CFR parts 210, 212, 214, and 217.....................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 225 -- Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification 
and Investigations
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. Section 225.3 specifically 
states that certain Internal Control Plan and recordkeeping 
requirements are not applicable to railroads below a certain size. FRA 
also makes available a free software package to all railroads that 
would allow for FRA recordkeeping and reporting.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: Since the FRA needs accurate information on the 
hazards and risks that exist on the nation's railroads to effectively 
carry out its regulatory responsibilities, to determine comparative 
trends of railroad safety, and to develop hazard elimination and risk 
reduction programs that focus on preventing railroad injuries and 
accidents, the requirements set forth in part 225 will improve railroad 
safety for industry employees and general public.
49 CFR part 231 -- Railroad Safety Appliances Standards
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. Small railroads generally 
purchase rail equipment that has already been used in transportation by 
Class I and Class II railroads. As a result, rail equipment used by 
small railroads is often in compliance with part 231 standards at the 
time of acquisition. In addition, small railroads are not substantially 
affected by rail equipment maintenance costs that are associated with 
part 231 requirements because most rail equipment

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repairs are performed by Class I and Class II railroads and/or billed 
to the car owner. Although part 231 may have some impact on small 
railroads, FRA has deemed any such impact to be necessary to ensure 
uniform and consistent equipment design requirements, which contribute 
to the safety of railroad employees who work on or about the rail 
equipment.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: The rule provides for railroad safety standards which 
are necessary to ensure the protection and safety of railroad employees 
and general public, and to minimize the number of casualties.
49 CFR Part 234 -- Grade Crossing Signal System Safety
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE. This rule does not apply 
to railroads that exclusively operate freight trains only on track 
which is not part of the general railroad system of transportation, 
rapid transit operations within an urban area that are not connected to 
the general railroad system of transportation or railroads that 
operates passenger trains only on track inside insular installations. 
Since small railroads have proportionately smaller numbers of grade 
crossing warning systems to inspect, test, and maintain, smaller 
railroads would have a smaller burden of cost per crossing.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: Since the rule prescribes maintenance, inspection and 
testing standards for highway-rail grade crossing warning systems, 
standards for the reporting of failures of such systems and minimum 
actions railroads must take when such warning systems malfunction. 
These regulations are necessary to ensure the protection and safety of 
railroad employees and the general public, and to minimize the number 
of casualties.
Year 9 (fall 2007) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
49 CFR part235 -- Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a 
Discontinuance or Material Modification of a Signal System or Relief 
From the Requirements of Part 236
49 CFR part236 -- Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the 
Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train 
Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances
49 CFR part250 -- Guarantee of Certificates of Trustees of Railroads in 
Reorganization
49 CFR part260 -- Regulations Governing Loans and Loan Guarantees Under 
the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program
49 CFR part266 -- Assistance to States for Local Rail Service Under 
Section 5 of the Department of Transportation Act

                                         FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           None....................................................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 661 and 665................................................          2001          2002
5           None....................................................................          2002          2003
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 8 (fall 2005) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
49 CFR part 604 -- Charter Services
49 CFR part 605 -- School Bus Operations
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 601 -- Buy America Requirements
49 CFR part 665 -- Bus Testing

                                             MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           46 CFR parts 201 through 207............................................          1998          1999
2           46 CFR parts 221 through 232............................................          1999          2000
3           46 CFR parts 249 through 295............................................          2000          2001
4           46 CFR part 298.........................................................          2001          2002
5           46 CFR parts 307 through 310............................................          2002          2003
6           46 CFR parts 315 through 339............................................          2003          2004

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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 8 (fall 2005) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
46 CFR part 349 -- Reemployment Rights of Certain Merchant Seamen
 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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 350 -- Seamen's Service Awards
 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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 351 -- Depositories
 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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 355 -- Requirements for Establishing United States 
Citizenship
 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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
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
 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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 370 -- Claims
 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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
46 CFR part 380 -- Procedures
 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.
 General: We will continue to review these regulations and make 
changes when necessary.
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
46 CFR part 381 -- Cargo Preference -- U.S. Flag Vessels
46 CFR part 382 -- Determination of Fair and Reasonable Rates for the 
Carriage of Bulk and Packaged Preference Cargoes on U.S.-Flag 
Commercial Vessels
46 CFR part 385 -- Research and Development Grant and Cooperative 
Agreements Regulations
46 CFR part 386 -- Regulations Governing Public Buildings and Grounds 
at the United States Merchant Marine Academy
46 CFR part 387 -- Utilization and Disposal of Surplus Federal Real 
Property for Development or Operation of a Port Facility

                         PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (PHMSA)
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           49 CFR sections 171.15, 171.16 (incident reports).......................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 106 and 107 (hazardous materials safety procedures), 171             1999          2000
             (general hazmat requirements), 190 (pipeline safety procedures), and
             195 (hazardous liquid pipeline corrosion control)......................

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3           49 CFR parts 174, 177 (rail and highway carriage), 191 (gas pipeline              2000          2001
             transportation reports), and 192 (gas pipeline corrosion control)......
4           49 CFR parts 176 (vessel carriage) and 199 (pipeline employee drug and            2001          2002
             alcohol testing).......................................................
5           49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, and 178 (radioactive                   2002          2003
             material)..............................................................
6           49 CFR parts 172, 173, 174, 176, and 178 (explosives), and 193                    2003          2004
             (liquefied natural gas facilities), and parts 172, 173, 178, and 180
             (cylinders)............................................................
7           49 CFR 173 (shipper requirements) and 194 (onshore oil pipeline response          2004          2005
             plans).................................................................
8           49 CFR parts 110 (training and planning grants), 178 (non-bulk                    2005          2006
             packaging) and 195 (hazardous liquid pipeline transportation)..........
9           49 CFR parts 178 through 180 (bulk packaging) and 198 (State pipeline             2006          2007
             safety grants).........................................................
10          49 CFR parts 172 (communications, emergency response, training and                2007          2008
             hazmat table) and 175 (air carriage)...................................
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Year 6 (fall 2003) List of rules for which analysis is ongoing
49 CFR part 193 -- Liquefied natural gas facilities: Federal safety 
standards
Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rules for which analysis is ongoing
49 CFR part 194 -- Response plans for onshore oil pipelines
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules for which analysis is ongoing
49 CFR part 110 -- Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and 
Planning Grants
49 CFR part 178 -- Specifications for Packagings (Non-Bulk)
49 CFR part 195 -- Hazardous Liquid Reporting Requirements
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 178 through 180 -- Bulk packaging
49 CFR part 198 (State pipeline safety grants)

                            RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION (RITA)
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1           14 CFR part 241, form 41................................................          1998          1999
2           14 CFR part 241, schedule T-100, and part 217...........................          1999          2000
3           14 CFR part 298, 49 CFR 1420............................................          2000          2001
4           14 CFR part 241, section 19-7...........................................          2001          2002
5           14 CFR part 291.........................................................          2002          2003
6           14 CFR part 234.........................................................          2003          2004
7           14 CFR part 249.........................................................          2004          2005
8           14 CFR part 248.........................................................          2005          2006
9           14 CFR part 250.........................................................          2006          2007
10          14 CFR part 374a, ICAO..................................................          2007          2008
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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 continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 248 -- Submission of audit reports
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
14 CFR part 250 -- Oversales

                                  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--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1881        [rplus]Oversales and Denied Boarding Compensation.....................................    2105-AD63
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                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1882        [rplus]Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals With Disabilities............    2105-AB87
1883        Short-Term Lending Program (STLP).....................................................    2105-AD50
1884        Grants to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other Nonprofit                 2105-AD60
            Organizations Requirements............................................................
1885        Procedures for Reimbursement of General Aviation Operators and Service Providers in       2105-AD61
            the Washington, DC Area...............................................................
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1886        [rplus]Use of Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers........................................    2105-AC29
1887        [rplus]Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel.....................    2105-AC97
1888        Review of Data Filed by Certificated or Commuter Air Carriers To Support Continuing       2105-AD25
            Fitness Determinations Involving Citizenship Issues...................................
1889        [rplus]Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs......    2105-AD26
1890        [rplus]Accommodations in Air Travel for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind             2105-AD41
            Individuals...........................................................................
1891        Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions............    2105-AD51
1892        Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities Miscellaneous Amendments.............    2105-AD54
1893        [rplus]Protection of Sensitive Security Information...................................    2105-AD59
1894        Procedures for Non-Evidential Alcohol Screening Devices...............................    2105-AD64
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1895        [rplus]Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program....................    2105-AC71
1896        Mentor/Protege Program................................................................    2105-AD20
1897        Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) Requirements................................    2105-AD46
1898        Disclosure to Consumers Regarding On-Demand Air Taxis.................................    2105-AD66
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1899        Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards...............................    2105-AC86
1900        Domestic Baggage Liability............................................................    2105-AD62
1901        Standard Time Zone Boundary in Pulaski County, Indiana................................    2105-AD65
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                              Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1902        [rplus]Transponder Continuous Operation...............................................    2120-AH67
1903        [rplus]Repair Stations--Ratings and Quality System....................................    2120-AI53
1904        Special Requirements for Special Use Transport Category Airplanes.....................    2120-AI61
1905        [rplus]Security-Related Considerations in the Design and Operation of Transport           2120-AI66
            Category Airplanes....................................................................
1906        Production and Airworthiness Approvals................................................    2120-AI78
1907        Filtered Flight Data..................................................................    2120-AI79
1908        Parachute Equipment and Packing.......................................................    2120-AI85
1909        Revisions to the Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Pilot School            2120-AI86
            Certification Rules...................................................................
1910        Requirement for Amateur Rocket Activities.............................................    2120-AI88
1911        [rplus]Re-Registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration...........................    2120-AI89
1912        Activation of Ice Protection..........................................................    2120-AI90
1913        Modification of Certain Medical Standards and Procedures and Duration of Certain          2120-AI91
            Medical Certificates..................................................................
1914        [rplus]Automatic Dependent Surveillance--Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipage Mandate To Support    2120-AI92
            Air Traffic Control Service...........................................................
1915        Engine Control System Requirements....................................................    2120-AI94
1916        Airworthiness Standards: Propellers...................................................    2120-AI95
1917        Rotorcraft Turbine Engines One-Engine-Inoperative (OEI) Ratings, Type Certification       2120-AI96
            Standards.............................................................................
1918        [rplus]Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers........    2120-AJ00
1919        [rplus]Age 65 Upper Age Limit.........................................................    2120-AJ01
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                                Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1920        Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace........................    2120-AH31
1921        Area Navigation (RNAV) and Miscellaneous Amendments...................................    2120-AH77
1922        Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft........................    2120-AH87
1923        [rplus]Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder               2120-AH88
            Regulations...........................................................................
1924        [rplus]Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage).............................    2120-AI05
1925        High-Intensity Radiated Fields........................................................    2120-AI06
1926        Airplane Performance and Handling Qualities in Icing Conditions.......................    2120-AI14
1927        [rplus]Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting System...................    2120-AI16
1928        [rplus]Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction............................    2120-AI23
1929        [rplus]Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS) and SFAR 88........    2120-AI31
1930        Damage Tolerance Data for Repairs and Alterations.....................................    2120-AI32
1931        Passenger Facility Charge Program, Debt Service, Air Carrier Bankruptcy, and              2120-AI68
            Miscellaneous Changes.................................................................
1932        Aircraft Engine Standards for Life-Limited Parts......................................    2120-AI72
1933        Airworthiness Standards: Engine Bird Ingestion........................................    2120-AI73
1934        Airworthiness Standards: Safety Analysis..............................................    2120-AI74
1935        Fees for Certification Services and Approvals Performed Outside the United States.....    2120-AI77
1936        Direct Final Rule Process.............................................................    2120-AI80
1937        Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. XX--Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Airplane Special      2120-AI82
            Training, Experience, and Operating Requirements......................................
1938        Inspection Authorization Two-Year Renewal.............................................    2120-AI83
1939        Changes to the Definition of Certain Light-Sport Aircraft.............................    2120-AI97
1940        Change in Extinguishing Agent Container Requirements..................................    2120-AI99
1941        Nationality and Registration Marks, Non-Fixed-Wing Aircraft...........................    2120-AJ02
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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1942        Part 95 Instrument Flight Rules.......................................................    2120-AA63

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1943        Airworthiness Directives..............................................................    2120-AA64
1944        Standard Instrument Approach Procedures...............................................    2120-AA65
1945        Airspace Actions......................................................................    2120-AA66
1946        [rplus]Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and      2120-AG87
            for Part 125 Operators................................................................
1947        [rplus]Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area....................    2120-AI17
1948        [rplus]Drug Enforcement Assistance....................................................    2120-AI43
1949        [rplus]Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area...........    2120-AI63
1950        [rplus]Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport...............................    2120-AI70
1951        [rplus]Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJs)..................................    2120-AI84
1952        [rplus]Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements.......................    2120-AI93
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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1953        [rplus]National Air Tour Safety Standards.............................................    2120-AF07
1954        [rplus]Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes..........................    2120-AI03
1955        [rplus]Experimental Permit for Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicles....................    2120-AI56
1956        [rplus]Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants.........    2120-AI57
1957        Fire Penetration Resistance of Thermal Acoustic Insulation Installed on Transport         2120-AI75
            Category Airplanes....................................................................
1958        FAA Approved Child Restraint Systems..................................................    2120-AI76
1959        Amending the Congestion and Delay Reduction at Chicago O'Hare International Airport...    2120-AI87
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                               Federal Highway Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1960        Environmental Review of Activities That Support the Deployment of ITS Projects........    2125-AF15
1961        Indian Reservation Road Bridge Program................................................    2125-AF20
1962        Crash Test Laboratory Requirements for FHWA Roadside Safety Hardware Acceptance.......    2125-AF21
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1963        [rplus]National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic      2125-AE98
            Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity..
1964        [rplus]Projects of National and Regional Significance.................................    2125-AF08
1965        Temporary Traffic Control Devices.....................................................    2125-AF10
1966        [rplus]Design-Build Contracting.......................................................    2125-AF12
1967        [rplus]Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites..    2125-AF14
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1968        [rplus]Express Lane Demonstration Project.............................................    2125-AF07

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1969        [rplus]Real-Time System Management Information Program................................    2125-AF19
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                                Federal Highway Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1970        [rplus]Metropolitan Transportation Planning...........................................    2125-AF09
1971        Worker Visibility.....................................................................    2125-AF11
1972        [rplus]Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program..........................    2125-AF13
1973        Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards......    2125-AF16
1974        Size and Weight Enforcement and Regulations...........................................    2125-AF17
1975        Construction and Maintenance..........................................................    2125-AF18
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                        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1976        [rplus]Unified Registration System....................................................    2126-AA22
1977        [rplus]Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors..    2126-AA64
1978        [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents..............................    2126-AA76
1979        [rplus]Brokers of Household Goods Transportation by Motor Vehicle.....................    2126-AA84
1980        [rplus]Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service Compliance..................    2126-AA89
1981        [rplus]National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners...............................    2126-AA97
1982        [rplus]Consumer Complaint Information.................................................    2126-AB01
1983        [rplus]Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards..    2126-AB02
1984        [rplus]Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Safety.........................................    2126-AB04
1985        [rplus]Minimum Training Requirements for Entry Level Commercial Motor Vehicle             2126-AB06
            Operations............................................................................
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                          Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1986        General Jurisdiction Over Freight Forwarder Service...................................    2126-AA25
1987        Amendments To Implement Certain Provisions of SAFETEA-LU..............................    2126-AA96
1988        [rplus]Interstate Van Operations......................................................    2126-AA98
1989        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Lamps and Reflective Devices......    2126-AB07
1990        Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Fire Extinguisher Exception for       2126-AB08
            Driveaway-Towaway Operations..........................................................
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                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1991        [rplus]Medical Certification Requirements as Part of the Commercial Driver's License..    2126-AA10
1992        [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.........................

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1993        [rplus]Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor      2126-AA35
            Carriers Operating in the United States...............................................
1994        [rplus]New Entrant Safety Assurance Process...........................................    2126-AA59
1995        [rplus]Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses With a Hazardous         2126-AA70
            Materials Endorsement.................................................................
1996        [rplus]Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and Motor Carriers and Drivers     2126-AA86
            Operating Intermodal Equipment........................................................
1997        [rplus]Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard...................................    2126-AA95
1998        Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers.........................    2126-AB05
1999        Unified Carrier Registration Fees.....................................................    2126-AB09
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                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000        [rplus]Federally Approved Safety Inspection Program and Decal To Verify Compliance        2126-AA72
            With Safety and Operating Authority Regulations.......................................
2001        [rplus]Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operations; Surge Brake Requirements..    2126-AA91
2002        Intrastate Operations of Interstate Motor Carriers....................................    2126-AB03
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                          National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2003        Review: Side Impact Protection........................................................    2127-AF54
2004        Review: Redesigned Air Bags...........................................................    2127-AH13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2005        [rplus]Roof Crush Resistance..........................................................    2127-AG51
2006        FMVSS 213, Addition of 10-Year Old Test Dummy.........................................    2127-AJ44
2007        FMVSS No. 403 Platform Lift Systems Control Lighting, Illumination, and Testing           2127-AJ93
            Requirements..........................................................................
2008        Insurer Reporting Requirements Update to Appendices A, B, and C.......................    2127-AJ98
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                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2009        [rplus]Rear Convex Cross-View Mirrors.................................................    2127-AG41
2010        Vehicles Built in Two or More Stages--Standard 201....................................    2127-AI93
2011        [rplus]Definitions, Designated Seating Position.......................................    2127-AI94
2012        [rplus]Side Impact Protection Upgrade--FMVSS No. 214..................................    2127-AJ10
2013        [rplus]Reduced Stopping Distance Requirements for Truck Tractors......................    2127-AJ37
2014        [rplus]Subpart T Hybrid III-10C Dummy, 10-Year-Old Child..............................    2127-AJ49
2015        Cargo Carrying Capacity of Motor Home and Travel Trailers.............................    2127-AJ57
2016        FMVSS No. 208 CRS Installation Procedure for LATCH-Equipped Seats.....................    2127-AJ59
2017        Administrative Rewrite of FMVSS No. 108; Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated        2127-AJ75
            Equipment.............................................................................

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2018        FMVSS No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Phase-in; Response to Petitions     2127-AJ90
            for Reconsideration...................................................................
2019        Early Warning Reporting (EWR) Clarifying Amendments...................................    2127-AJ94
2020        Confidential Business Information.....................................................    2127-AJ95
2021        FMVSS No. 202 Reconsideration of Technical Issues (Part 2 of 2).......................    2127-AJ96
2022        Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard Update to Appendix A..................    2127-AJ97
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                        National Highway Traffic Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2023        [rplus]Upgrade Door Retention Performance.............................................    2127-AH34
2024        Incorporation of EuroSID II Dummy.....................................................    2127-AI89
2025        Incorporation of SID-IIs Side Impact Crash Test Dummy.................................    2127-AJ16
2026        Buses Manufactured in Two or More Stages; Certification of Buses Manufactured in More     2127-AJ56
            Than One Stage........................................................................
2027        [rplus]Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................................    2127-AJ77
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                              Federal Railroad Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2028        [rplus]Amendments to Design Standards for Pressurized Railroad Tank Cars..............    2130-AB69
2029        Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Front-End Strength of Multiple-Unit Locomotives     2130-AB80
            and Cab Cars..........................................................................
2030        Miscellaneous Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Accident/Incident       2130-AB82
            Reporting Requirements................................................................
2031        Locomotive Sanders....................................................................    2130-AB83
2032        [rplus]Regulatory Relief for Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System             2130-AB84
            Implementation........................................................................
2033        Hours of Service Recordkeeping........................................................    2130-AB85
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                                Federal Railroad Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2034        [rplus]Passenger Train Emergency Systems..............................................    2130-AB72
2035        Railroad Operating Rules: Program of Operational Tests and Inspections; Railroad          2130-AB76
            Operating Practices: Handling Equipment, Switches, and Derails........................
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                               Federal Railroad Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2036        [rplus]Grant Program for Local Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects..........    2130-AB74
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                               Federal Railroad Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2037        Revisions to Civil and Criminal Penalties; Penalty Guidelines.........................    2130-AB70
2038        Track Safety Standards; Inspection of Joints in Continuous Welded Rail (CWR)..........    2130-AB71
2039        Proposed Direct Final Rulemaking Procedures...........................................    2130-AB77
2040        Establishment of an Emergency Relief Docket and Procedures for Handling Petitions for     2130-AB79
            Emergency Waiver Relief From the Federal Regulations..................................
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                                  Federal Transit Administration--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2041        Project Management Oversight..........................................................    2132-AA92
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                               Federal Transit Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2042        [rplus]Major Capital Investment Projects--New/Small Starts............................    2132-AA81
2043        Charter Bus Operations................................................................    2132-AA85
2044        Revisions to the Joint FTA/FHWA NEPA Regulation.......................................    2132-AA87
2045        National Transit Database Rural Reporting Requirements................................    2132-AA94
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                                Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2046        [rplus]Protection of Parks, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites......    2132-AA83
2047        [rplus]Public Transportation Security Grants--SAFETEA-LU..............................    2132-AA84
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                                Federal Transit Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2048        Buy America Requirements and Waiver Procedures........................................    2132-AA90
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2049        [rplus]Metropolitan and Statewide Transportation Planning.............................    2132-AA82
2050        Medical Transportation Demonstration Grant Program....................................    2132-AA88
2051        Emergency Procedures for Public Transportation Systems................................    2132-AA89
2052        Clean Fuels Grant Program.............................................................    2132-AA91
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                        Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2053        Seaway Regulations and Rules: Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalty..........    2135-AA23
2054        Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories.....................    2135-AA24
2055        Tariff of Tolls.......................................................................    2135-AA25
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                   Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2056        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Enforcement Regulations...................................    2137-AE13
2057        [rplus]Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management.............................    2137-AE15
2058        Hazardous Materials: Fuel Cells Transported by Passenger Aircraft in Carry-On Baggage.    2137-AE19
2059        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Emergency Response Telephone Numbers    2137-AE21
2060        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle and Cylinder Issues;          2137-AE23
            Petitions for Rulemaking..............................................................
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                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2061        Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Packaging Amendments...............................    2137-AD89
2062        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Authorization of Use of                 2137-AE01
            International Standards...............................................................
2063        [rplus]Transportation of Lithium Batteries............................................    2137-AE05
2064        Pipeline Safety: Integrity Management Program Modifications and Clarifications........    2137-AE07
2065        Pipeline Safety: Design and Construction Requirements To Reduce Internal Corrosion in     2137-AE09
            Gas Transmission Pipelines............................................................
2066        Hazardous Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments.........................................    2137-AE10
2067        Registration and Fee Assessment Program...............................................    2137-AE11
2068        Pipeline Safety: Partial Relief From Public Awareness Regulations for Certain Small       2137-AE17
            Operators.............................................................................
2069        Hazardous Materials: Revisions to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable         2137-AE24
            Quantities............................................................................
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                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2070        Hazardous Materials: Security Requirements for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous      2137-AD70
            Materials.............................................................................
2071        [rplus]Pipeline Safety: Protecting Unusually Sensitive Areas From Rural Onshore           2137-AD98
            Hazardous Liquid Gathering Lines and Low-Stress Lines.................................
2072        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Safety and Security for         2137-AE02
            Hazardous Materials Shipments.........................................................
2073        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Requirements for Storage of Explosives During                 2137-AE06
            Transportation........................................................................
2074        Hazardous Materials: Revision of Requirements for Security Plans......................    2137-AE22
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                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2075        [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Generators      2137-AD33
            Aboard Aircraft.......................................................................
2076        [rplus]Hazardous Materials; Transportation of Lithium Batteries.......................    2137-AD48

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2077        Hazardous Materials Safety: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations,        2137-AE16
            International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation
            Organization's Technical Instructions.................................................
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                                    Maritime Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2078        Launch Barge Waiver Program...........................................................    2133-AB67
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Maritime Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2079        Maintenance and Repair Reimbursement Pilot Program....................................    2133-AB68
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                      Research and Innovative Technologies Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2080        Submission of Aviation Data via the Internet..........................................    2139-AA11
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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1881. [bull] [rplus]OVERSALES AND DENIED BOARDING COMPENSATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 401; 49 USC 411; 49 USC 413; 49 USC 417

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would address whether the Department of 
Transportation (Department) should amend its rules relating to 
oversales and denied boarding compensation to cover flights operated 
with aircraft seating 30 to 60 passengers, which are currently exempt 
from the rule. It would also address whether the Department should 
increase the maximum required compensation and make other changes. OST 
originally scheduled a NPRM for publication on July 5, 2007. Its has 
now determined that an ANPRM is necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/00/07

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD63

[[Page 22909]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1882. [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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/26/04                    69 FR 69246
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/28/05
NPRM                            01/23/07                    72 FR 28333
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1883. 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                            04/00/07

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 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1884. GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS AND OTHER 
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 322(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 18; 49 CFR 19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend Department of Transportation 
regulations on uniform administrative requirements for grants and 
agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other 
Nonprofit Organizations. Specifically, the DOT proposes making 
requirements for these grants and agreement consistent with the uniform 
administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to 
State and local governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Nilza F. Velazquez, Attorney, Office of the 
General Counsel (C-10), 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590, 
202 366-9164, 202 366-9170, [email protected]

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Ellen Shields, Program Analyst, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW. M-60, 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4268
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________




1885. PROCEDURES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF GENERAL AVIATION OPERATORS AND 
SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-115, 119 Stat 2396

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 331

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish procedures to implement 
section 185 of the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban 
Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent 
Agencies Appropriation Act (November 30, 2005). Section 185 is intended 
to compensate certain fixed-based general aviation operators or 
providers of general aviation ground support services at five airports 
in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for direct and incremental 
losses due to the actions of the Federal Government to close airports 
to general aviation operations following the terrorist attacks of 
September 11, 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 22910]]

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: James R. Dann, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9167

RIN: 2105-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1886. [rplus]USE OF OXYGEN BY AIR CARRIER PASSENGERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 41705

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 382

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would address the carriage and use of certain 
respiratory devices (i.e., ventilators, respirators, continuous 
positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines and certain portable oxygen 
concentrators) by passengers aboard commercial aircraft. It would also 
address difficulties experienced by passengers needing supplemental 
oxygen on airline flights, including costs associated with in-flight 
medical oxygen.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/05                    70 FR 53108
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/21/05                    70 FR 61241
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/05
Extended NPRM Comment Period End01/30/06
Final Rule                      12/00/07

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1887. [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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/04/04                    69 FR 64364
NPRM Comment Period Extended    01/28/05                     70 FR 4058
NPRM Comment Period End         02/02/05
Extended NPRM Comment Period End03/04/05
Final Rule                      12/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1888. REVIEW OF DATA FILED BY CERTIFICATED OR COMMUTER AIR CARRIERS TO 
SUPPORT CONTINUING FITNESS DETERMINATIONS INVOLVING CITIZENSHIP ISSUES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 399; 14 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The part of this rulemaking that would have clarified 
policies that may be used during initial and continuing fitness reviews 
of U.S. carriers when citizenship is at issue were withdrawn. It would 
have added a new section to 14 CFR part 399 that clarifies how the 
Department would interpret actual control of a U.S. air carrier during 
fitness reviews. The only remaining issues are minor amendments to 14 
CFR part 204 to update existing language in part 204. Thus, this 
rulemaking has been reclassified as nonsignificant and will not appear 
on next month's report.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/30/03                    68 FR 44675
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/29/03
NPRM                            11/07/05                    70 FR 67389
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/06
Final Rule                      07/00/07

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: Bill Bertram, Department of Transportation, Office of 
the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1062

[[Page 22911]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1889. [rplus]PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL 
TESTING PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would 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. This action would 
create consistency with specimen validity requirements established by 
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and modify some 
measures taken in other rulemaking actions. Also, this rulemaking would 
include rulemaking action specified in RINs 2105-AD47 and 2105-AD55.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/25/03                    68 FR 31624
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/28/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/26/03
Final Action                    08/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1890. [rplus]ACCOMMODATIONS IN AIR TRAVEL FOR DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING, AND 
DEAF-BLIND 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. Also, 
the rulemaking action would respond to a petition for rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/06                     71 FR 9285
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/18/06                    71 FR 19838
NPRM Comment Period End         04/24/06
Extended NPRM Comment Period End06/24/06
Final Rule                      12/00/07

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9342
TDD Phone: 202 755-7687
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




1891. 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 would amend the business size standards for the 
Department of Transportation's airport concession disadvantaged 
business enterprise (ACDBE) program. It also would address 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

________________________________________________________________________

SNPRM                           03/22/05                    70 FR 14520
SNPRM Comment Period End        06/20/05
SNPRM Comment Period Extended   07/15/05                    70 FR 40973
Extended SNPRM Comment Period 
End                             08/19/05
Final Rule                      04/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1892. 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

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Abstract: This rulemaking 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                            02/27/06                     71 FR 9761
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/06
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/01/06                    71 FR 25544
Extended NPRM Comment Period End07/28/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1893. [rplus]PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

Priority: Other Significant

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 rulemaking would publish a Final Rule addressing the May 
2004 Interim Final Rule and respond to any comments. As of January 31, 
2007, this rulemaking is on hold pending the receipt of additional 
information for DHS. The schedule cannot be further updated until this 
information is received.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/00/07

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

RIN: 2105-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




1894. [bull] PROCEDURES FOR NON-EVIDENTIAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DEVICES

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; 49 CFR 40.245

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This IFR would amend DOT alcohol testing procedures to 
include procedures for a breath testing device recently approved by 
NHTSA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/11/07                     72 FR 1298
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/12/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

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-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1895. [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

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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, Industry Economist, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9605

RIN: 2105-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




1896. 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, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5341
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1897. 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                            10/05/05                    70 FR 58175
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Laura Aguilar, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0365
Fax: 202 366-9170
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1898. [bull] DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMERS REGARDING ON-DEMAND AIR TAXIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Transportation (Department) is seeking 
input from interested parties on the recommendation of the National 
Transportation Safety Board (Safety Board or NTSB) that customers of 
on-demand air taxi services be advised, at the time they contract for a 
flight, of: (1) The name of the company with operational control of the 
flight; (2) any ``doing business as'' names contained in such company's 
Operations Specification; (3) the name of the aircraft owner; and (4) 
the name of any broker involved in arranging the flight. The NTSB has 
also recommended that customers be updated thereafter in the event such 
information changes. The Department will evaluate the comments to 
determine what, if any, changes to its economic rules applicable to on-
demand air taxi operators should be made.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/26/07                     72 FR 3773
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/27/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2105-AD66

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OST)



_______________________________________________________________________




1899. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/00                    65 FR 48444
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/00
Final Action                    10/29/06                    71 FR 63263
Final Action Effective          11/29/06

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1900. [bull] DOMESTIC BAGGAGE LIABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40113, 41504, 41510, 41702, and 41707

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 254.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would, in accordance with the provisions of 
14 CFR 254.6, revise the minimum limit on domestic baggage liability 
applicable to air carriers to reflect inflation since July 2004, the 
year of the most recent revision to the liability limit. Section 254.6 
requires that the Department periodically revise the limit to reflect 
changes in the Consumer Price Index. The rule adjusts the minimum limit 
of liability from the current amount of $2,800, set by the Department 
in 2004, to $3,000 to take into account the changes in consumer prices 
since the prior revision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      01/29/07                     72 FR 3942
Final Action Effective          02/28/07

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: Nicholas Lowry, Senior Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9351
Fax: 202 366-7152
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD62
_______________________________________________________________________




1901. [bull] STANDARD TIME ZONE BOUNDARY IN PULASKI COUNTY, INDIANA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: as amended by the Uniform Time Act of 1966 and PL 97-
449; secs 1 to 4, 40 Stat 450, as amended; sec 1, 41 Stat 1446, as 
amended; secs 2 to 7, 80 Stat 107, as amended; 100 Stat 764; Act of 
March 19, 1918; 15 USC 260 to 267; PL 99-359; PL 106-564; 15 USC 263, 
114 Stat 2811; 49 CFR 1.59(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would serve the convenience of commerce, the 
statutory standard for a time zone change, and is taken in response to 
a petition filed by the Pulaski County Commissioners and County 
Council.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/28/06                    71 FR 68777
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/06
Final Action                    02/09/07                     72 FR 6170
Final Action Effective          03/11/07

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: Judith S. Kaleta, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9283
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2105-AD65
BILLING CODE 4910--9X--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1902. [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; 49 USC 44713

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA is withdrawing the NPRM published on January 14, 
2003, that proposed to require airplanes

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operated in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations to ensure 
immediate activation and continuous transmission of the designated 
hijack alert code to air traffic control (ATC) during a hijack 
situation. After September 11, 2002, the increased threat of hijacking 
and realization that a plane could be used as a weapon became the basis 
for the proposed rule. The intent was to provide the flight crew of 
commercial airplanes with the ability to initiate an immediate national 
security response in the event of a hijacking. The overwhelming 
majority of comments opposed the proposal for several reasons. Because 
of the reasons given, including completed security enhancements to 
strengthen flightdeck doors, we are withdrawing the proposal. Current 
regulations ensure an adequate level of aviation security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/03                     68 FR 1942
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/03
To Be Withdrawn                 04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This is a withdrawal of an NPRM--there are no 
costs associated with the action.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1903. [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 44717

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for repair 
stations by revising the system of ratings and requiring repair 
stations to establish a quality program. This rulemaking would 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 would 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                            12/01/06                    71 FR 70253
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/27/07                     72 FR 8641
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/07
Extended NPRM Comment Period End04/16/07

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1904. 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 rulemaking would amend the airworthiness standards for 
transport category airplanes by adding new cabin interior criteria for 
operators of private use airplanes. These standards may be used instead 
of the specific requirements that affect transport category airplanes 
operated by air carriers. These standards would supplement the 
requirements for operation under the air traffic and general operating 
rules. This rulemaking 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                            04/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1905. [rplus]SECURITY-RELATED CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN AND OPERATION 
OF TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44702; 49 USC 
44704; 49 USC 103(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would implement certain security related 
requirements governing the design of transport category airplanes. The 
requirements would provide improved airplane design features and 
greater protection of the cabin, flightdeck, and cargo compartments 
from the detonation of explosive or incendiary

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devices, penetration by projectiles, and intrusion by unauthorized 
persons. The FAA would also require operators to establish a ``least 
risk bomb location'' on all affected airplanes and to incorporate 
certain information into relevant operators' manuals. This rule would 
adopt several International Civil Aviation Organization standards and 
harmonize FAA and international regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/07                      72 FR 629
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/07

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 Gardlin, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2136
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




1906. PRODUCTION AND AIRWORTHINESS APPROVALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 40113; 42 USC 7572; 49 USC 44701 
to 44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 
USC 44713; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 45303; 49 USC 106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would change certification procedures and 
identification requirements for aeronautical products and parts. The 
proposed changes address standardizing requirements for production 
approval holders; requiring production approval holders to issue 
airworthiness approvals for aircraft engines, propellers, and other 
aviation parts; requiring manufacturers to mark all parts and 
components; and revising export airworthiness approval requirements to 
facilitate global manufacturing. The intent of these proposed changes 
is to promote safety by ensuring that aircraft, and parts designed 
specifically for use in aircraft, wherever manufactured, meet 
applicable standards. This action is also necessary to update our 
regulations to reflect the current global aircraft and aircraft parts 
manufacturing environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/06                    71 FR 58913
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/20/06                    71 FR 76224
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/07
 Extended NPRM Comment Period 
End                             02/05/07
Request for Comments            02/14/07                     72 FR 6968
Comment Period End              04/02/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This proposal would result in significant cost 
savings for many production approval holders. FAA has evaluated these 
proposed changes and has determined there is substantial public 
interest in the implementation of these changes with regard to public 
safety as well as support of the aviation industry. In some cases, 
these changes have been the result of ARAC recommendations and, as 
such, should provide minimal controversy when implemented. The majority 
of this rulemaking project has been an ongoing effort for more than 8 
years and has resulted in a draft NPRM, which should facilitate a 
shortened rulemaking process.
In most cases, these proposed revisions have little or no impact on the 
aviation industry while providing significant safety benefits, 
providing standardization to the certification process and increasing 
FAA effectiveness and efficiency in determining and resolving unsafe 
conditions at the earliest possible opportunity.

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-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




1907. FILTERED FLIGHT DATA

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the digital flight data recorder 
(DFDR) regulations by prohibiting certain types of signal filtering for 
a set of specified recorded parameters. This rulemaking is based on 
recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board 
(NTSB). The rulemaking is intended to improve the accuracy and quality 
of the data recorded on DFDRs and used during accident and incident 
investigations. This rulemaking was downgraded and will not show up in 
next month's report.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/06                    71 FR 66634
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/06/07                     72 FR 5366
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/07
Extended NPRM Comment Period End04/16/07

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-AI79

[[Page 22917]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1908. [bull] PARACHUTE EQUIPMENT AND PACKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(G); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 
49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 
44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44721; 49 USC 
44722; 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; 61 
Stat 1180 Articles 12 and 29

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 105; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would extend from 120 to 180 days the packing 
interval for certain types of parachutes. This rulemaking is based on 
new reliability data from the parachute industry and other sources that 
suggest a need to review and revise the packing requirements for 
certain types of parachutes for modern parachute systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule will result in zero net quantifiable 
costs.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kim Barnette, AFS-350, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 493-4922
Fax: 202 267-5115
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________




1909. [bull] REVISIONS TO THE PILOT, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, GROUND 
INSTRUCTOR, AND PILOT SCHOOL CERTIFICATION RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the training, qualification, 
certification, and operating requirements for pilots, flight 
instructors, ground instructors, and pilot schools. These changes are 
needed to clarify, update, and correct our existing regulations. These 
changes are intended to ensure that flight crewmembers have the 
training and qualifications to enable them to operate aircraft safely.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/07                     72 FR 5805
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule will provide costs savings. For the 
proposed revisions, for which we were able to quantify the cost 
savings, we estimate this proposal to generate cost savings of $31.6 
million ($22.0 million, discounted) and $4.0 million ($3.0 million, 
discounted) of costs over the 2007 to 2016 time period. Therefore, this 
proposal is estimated to generate a net cost savings of $27.6 million 
($19.1 million, discounted) over the same 10-year period and is cost-
beneficial.

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-AI86
_______________________________________________________________________




1910. [bull] REQUIREMENT FOR AMATEUR ROCKET ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 70101 to 70121

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 101; 14 CFR 400; 14 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking would introduce new regulations to preserve 
the level of safety associated with amateur rocketry. In addition to 
addressing safety, this rulemaking would codify current practice and 
clarify current regulations. We believe that reasonable safety 
regulations can preserve safety and protect an important, growing 
industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance cost not applicable since this is a 
minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

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-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________




1911. [bull] [rplus]RE-REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL OF AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44111

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 47

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend requirements concerning the 
registration of aircraft. The rulemaking is based on the need to 
increase and maintain the accuracy of aircraft registration information 
in the Civil Aviation Registry. This rulemaking would ensure aircraft 
owners periodically provide information regarding changes in 
registration. The rulemaking would respond to the concerns of law 
enforcement and other government agencies and would provide more 
accurate, up-to-date aircraft registration information to all

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users of the Civil Aviation Registry database.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

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-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________




1912. [bull] ACTIVATION OF ICE PROTECTION

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 rulemaking would amend the airworthiness standards 
applicable to transport category airplanes certificated for flight in 
icing conditions. The standards would require a means to ensure timely 
activation of the airframe ice protection system. This rulemaking is 
the result of information gathered from a review of icing accidents and 
incidents, and is intended to improve the level of safety for new 
airplane designs when operating in icing conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance cost not applicable since this is a 
minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kathi Ishimaru, ANM-112, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 
98057-3356
Phone: 425 227-2674
Fax: 425 227-1320
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________




1913. [bull] MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES 
AND DURATION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL CERTIFICATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44703; subpart III; subtitle VII, 
part A

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 183; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 65; 14 CFR 67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would extend the duration of first- and third- 
class medical certificates for certain individuals. A first-class 
medical certificate is required when exercising airline transport pilot 
privileges and at least a third-class medical certificate when 
exercising private pilot privileges. Certain conforming amendments to 
medical certification procedures and some general editorial amendments 
also are proposed. The intent of this action is to improve the 
efficiency of the medical certification program and service provided to 
medical certificate applicants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/10/07                    72 FR 18091
NPRM Comment Period End         06/11/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule will provide costs savings. From 2007 
to 2016, the total cost savings of the rule would be approximately 
$85.0 million ($59.7 million, discounted).

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Judi Citrenbaum, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-9689
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________




1914. [bull] [rplus]AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE--BROADCAST (ADS-B) 
EQUIPAGE MANDATE TO SUPPORT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; 
49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44709; 49 USC 44711; 
49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44715; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 USC 44722; 
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; 49 USC 
106(g); Articles 12 and 29 of 61 stat 1180

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require Automatic Dependent 
Surveillance--Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment on aircraft to operate in 
certain classes of airspace within the United States National Airspace 
System. The rulemaking is necessary to accommodate the expected 
increase in demand for air transportation, as described in the Next 
Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan. The intended 
effect of this rule is to provide the Federal Aviation Administration 
with a comprehensive surveillance system that accommodates the 
anticipated increase in operations and would provide a platform for 
additional flight applications and services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Cost estimates are not yet available. They will 
be

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included when draft regulatory evaluation is completed.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Chris Hillers, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 703 389-1785
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




1915. [bull] ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise type certification standards for 
aircraft engine control systems. This rule change reflects current 
practice and harmonizes FAA standards with those recently adopted by 
the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/07                    72 FR 18148
NPRM Comment Period End         06/11/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance costs are not applicable since this 
is a minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Gary Horan, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803-5299
Phone: 781 238-7164
Fax: 781 238-7199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________




1916. [bull] AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: PROPELLERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 23; 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 33; 14 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise airworthiness standards for 
issuance of original amended type certificates (TC) for aircraft 
propellers to address advances in technology and harmonize our 
requirements with those of the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/07                    72 FR 18136
NPRM Comment Period End         06/11/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance costs are not applicable since this 
is a minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jay Turnberg, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803-5299
Phone: 781 238-7116
Fax: 781 238-7199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________




1917. [bull] ROTORCRAFT TURBINE ENGINES ONE-ENGINE-INOPERATIVE (OEI) 
RATINGS, TYPE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend One-Engine-Inoperative (OEI) 
rating definitions and type certification standards for 30-second OEI, 
2-minute OEI, and 30-minute OEI ratings for rotorcraft turbine engines. 
It would revise the ratings' standards to reflect recent analyses of 
the ratings' usage and lessons learned from completed engine 
certifications and service experience. It would also harmonize FAA type 
certification standards for these ratings with the European Aviation 
Safety Agency in the Certification Specifications for Engines (CS-E) 
and with proposed requirements for Transport Canada Civil Aviation. The 
changes would establish nearly uniform certification standards for 
ratings for rotorcraft turbine engines certificated in the United 
States under part 33 and in European countries under CS-E, thus 
simplifying airworthiness approvals for import and export.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance costs are not applicable since this 
is a minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________




1918. [bull] [rplus]QUALIFICATION, SERVICE, AND USE OF CREWMEMBERS AND 
AIRCRAFT DISPATCHERS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 142; 14 CFR 65

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for crewmember 
and dispatcher training programs in domestic, flag, and supplemental 
operations. The rulemaking would enhance traditional training programs 
by requiring the use of flight simulation training devices for flight 
crewmembers and including additional training requirements in areas 
that are critical to safety. The rulemaking would also reorganize and 
revise the qualification and training requirements. The changes are 
intended to contribute significantly to reducing aviation accidents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: For flight crewmember information contact 
Edward Cook, for flight attendant information contact Nancy Lauck 
Claussen, and for aircraft dispatcher information contact David Maloy, 
Air Carrier Training Branch (AFS-210), Flight Standards Service, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267 8166.

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-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________




1919. [bull] [rplus]AGE 65 UPPER AGE LIMIT

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would raise the upper age limit for pilots 
serving in air carrier operations (14 CFR part 121) to age 65 as long 
as the other pilot at the controls is under age 60. In addition, and to 
conform to ICAO standards, the FAA would make a minor amendment to 
airmen certification rules to require that air carrier pilots over age 
60 hold an FAA first-class medical certificate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Cost estimates are not yet available. They will 
be included when the draft regulatory evaluation is completed.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Larry Youngblut, Flight Standards Service, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20951
Phone: 202 267-9360
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1920. SAFE, EFFICIENT USE AND PRESERVATION OF THE NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would 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                            06/13/06                    71 FR 34028
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/06
Final Rule                      01/00/08

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

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




1921. 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 46504; 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
NPRM Comment Period End         07/07/03
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance cost not applicable since this final 
rule will not mandate costs on aircraft operators or on owners of ILS's 
with middle markers. This rule does not require any changes to the 
current navigation systems, nor does it require decommissioning middle 
markers. However, it expands the options available to the aircraft 
operators and allows decommissioning of some middle markers.

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: 202 385-4586
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




1922. 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 rulemaking will amend airworthiness standards for normal 
and transport category rotorcraft to address 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                            07/25/06                    71 FR 42221
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/06
Final Rule                      02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project Number: ASW-95-223-A

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




1923. [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 129; 14 CFR 23; 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 27; 14 CFR 29; 
14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) 
and digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for certain air 
carriers, operators, and aircraft manufacturers. This rulemaking will 
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
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/27/05                    70 FR 21688
NPRM Comment Period End         06/28/05
Final Rule                      09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On December 15,2005, OMB ``cleared'' this 
rulemaking, subject to minor changes, mostly editorial. Actual 
clearance should date from January 12, 2006, when the revised version 
was resubmitted to OMB.

[[Page 22922]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1924. [rplus]AGING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM (WIDESPREAD FATIGUE DAMAGE)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 
41706; 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 
46105; 49 USC 1372; PL 107-71 sec 104;

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will prevent widespread fatigue damage by 
proposing to require that design approval holders establish operational 
limits on transport category airplanes. Design approval holders will 
also be required to determine if maintenance actions are needed to 
prevent widespread fatigue damage before an airplane reaches its 
operational limit. Operators of any affected airplane will be required 
to incorporate the operational limit and any necessary service 
information into their maintenance programs. Operation of an affected 
airplane beyond the operational limit will be prohibited, unless an 
operator has incorporated an extended operational limit and any 
necessary service information into its maintenance program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/06                    71 FR 19927
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/17/06                    71 FR 38540
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/06
Final Rule                      05/00/08

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: Walter Sippel, ANM-115, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 
98039-4056
Phone: 425 227-2774
Fax: 425 227-1232
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




1925. 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 
44704

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA will 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 rule will define specific HIRF certification requirements to 
provide protection against HIRF effects that will 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                            02/01/06                     71 FR 5553
NPRM Comment Period End         05/02/06
Final Rule                      09/00/07

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: Dave Walen, ANM-110N, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425 917-6586
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________




1926. 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 will amend the airworthiness standards for transport 
category airplanes to introduce new requirements to evaluate airplane 
performance and handling characteristics in icing conditions. The rule 
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                            11/04/05                    70 FR 67278
NPRM Comment Period End         02/02/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1927. [rplus]FLIGHTDECK DOOR MONITORING AND CREW DISCREET ALERTING 
SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 44713; 49 USC 44716 to 
44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC

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46105; 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705;

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will 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 will allow the flightcrew to identify 
persons requesting entry into the flightdeck and to detect suspicious 
behavior or potential threats. Second, this rulemaking will amend FAA 
regulations so that, for operations requiring the presence of flight 
attendants, the flight attendants have a means to discreetly notify the 
flightcrew of suspicious activity or security breaches in the cabin. 
This final rule will 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
Final Rule                      07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance cost not applicable since this is a 
minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1928. [rplus]TRANSPORT AIRPLANE FUEL TANK FLAMMABILITY REDUCTION

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/05                    70 FR 70922
NPRM Comment Period Extended    03/21/06                    71 FR 14122
NPRM Comment Period End         05/08/06
Final Rule                      10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Dostert, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2132
Fax: 425 227-1320
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




1929. [rplus]ENHANCED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM FOR AIRPLANE SYSTEMS (EAPAS) 
AND SFAR 88

Priority: Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/05                    70 FR 58507
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/06
Final Rule                      09/00/07

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

RIN: 2120-AI31

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_______________________________________________________________________




1930. DAMAGE TOLERANCE DATA FOR REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 
44702; 49 USC 44704; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 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; 49 USC 46301; 49 USC 1372; PL 107-17, sec 
104

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 129

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will require holders of design approvals to make 
available to operators damage tolerance data for repairs and 
alterations to fatigue critical airplane structure. This rulemaking is 
needed to support operator compliance with the requirement to include 
damage tolerance inspections and procedures in their maintenance 
programs, and to enable operators to take into account the possible 
adverse effects of repairs and alterations on fatigue critical 
structure. The intended effect of this rulemaking is to ensure the 
continued airworthiness of fatigue critical airplane structure by 
requiring design approval holders to support operator compliance with 
specified damage tolerance requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/06                    71 FR 20574
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/07/06                    71 FR 38541
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/06
Extended NPRM Comment Period End09/18/06
Final Rule                      10/00/07

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

RIN: 2120-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




1931. PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE PROGRAM, DEBT SERVICE, AIR CARRIER 
BANKRUPTCY, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40116 to 40117; 49 USC 47106; 49 USC 47111 to 
47116; 49 USC 47524; 49 USC 47526; 49 USC 106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 158

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is intended to change the passenger facility 
charge program to add more eligible uses for revenue, protect such 
revenue in bankruptcy proceedings, and eliminate charges to passengers 
on military charters. These actions respond to Vision 100--Century of 
Aviation Reauthorization Act. In addition, the action would revise 
current reporting requirements to reflect technological improvements; 
promulgate some existing practices and policies into current 
regulations; and clarify and update existing references and 
regulations. This would further streamline the existing policies of the 
passenger facility charge program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/01/06                     71 FR 5188
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Sheryl Scarborough, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-8825
Fax: 202 267-5302
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________




1932. AIRCRAFT ENGINE STANDARDS FOR LIFE-LIMITED PARTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the certification standards for original 
and amended type certificates for aircraft engines by modifying the 
standards for engine life limited parts. The rule will establish new 
and uniform standards for the design and testing of life limited parts 
for aircraft engines certificated by the FAA, the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA), and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA), and 
will add new standards for the design of reciprocating engine 
turbocharger rotors. The rule will also harmonize 14 CFR part 33 
requirements with EASA and JAA requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/06                     71 FR 5770
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/06
Final Rule                      08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The proposed rule clarifies requirements and is 
expected to either reduce costs or impose no new costs on aircraft 
engine manufacturers.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Tim Mouzakis, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 781 238-7114
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI72

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_______________________________________________________________________




1933. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: ENGINE BIRD INGESTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FAA will amend the aircraft turbine engine type 
certification standards to reflect recent analysis of the threat 
flocking birds present to turbine engine aircraft. These changes also 
harmonize FAA, Joint Aviation Authority (JAA), and European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) bird ingestion standards for aircraft turbine 
engines type certificated by the United States and the JAA/EASA 
countries, and simplify airworthiness approvals for import and export. 
These changes are necessary to establish uniform international 
standards that provide an adequate level of safety for aircraft turbine 
engines with respect to the current large flocking bird threat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/20/06                    71 FR 41184
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/06
Final Rule                      10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No. ANE-01-206-A

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Marc Bouthiller, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 781 238-7196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________




1934. AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: SAFETY ANALYSIS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the safety analysis type 
certification standard for turbine aircraft engines. This action will 
harmonize FAA's type certification standard for safety analysis with 
the corresponding standards of the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) and 
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This action will establish 
a nearly uniform safety analysis standard for turbine aircraft engines 
certified in the United States under part 33 of title 14 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 33) and in European countries under 
Joint Aviation Requirements-Engines (JAR-E) and Certification 
Specifications-Engines (CS-E), thereby simplifying airworthiness 
approvals for import and export.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/06                    71 FR 40675
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/06
Final Rule                      09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Project No. ANE-99-011-A

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Ann Azevedo, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 781 238-7117
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________




1935. FEES FOR CERTIFICATION SERVICES AND APPROVALS PERFORMED OUTSIDE 
THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40113; 31 USC 9701; 49USC 40104 to 40105; 49 
USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45301 to 45302; 49 
USC 106(g); 49 USC 40109

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 187; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 63; 14 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations pertaining to 
payment of fees to the FAA for certification services performed outside 
the United States. Until now, fees could be paid by check, money order, 
wire transfer, or draft, payable in U.S. currency and drawn on a U.S. 
bank. Fees for certain aircraft flights transiting U.S.-controlled 
airspace can also be paid by credit card. The rule amends the 
regulations to allow payment by credit card for certification services 
performed outside the U.S. Additionally, this rule amends the 
regulations where it is unclear that fees for airmen certification 
services apply to all applicants located outside the United States, 
regardless of citizenship. This action is necessary to provide 
consistency within FAA regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is being revised to allow the use of 
credit cards for certification services and some minor clarifications. 
No regulatory evaluation will be done except a summary.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Emily A White, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 385-8073
Fax: 202 493-5888
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________




1936. DIRECT FINAL RULE PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40101; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40105; 49 USC 
40109; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 44110; 49 USC 44502; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 
49 USC 44711; 49 USC 46102; 49 USC 106(g)

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CFR Citation: 14 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FAA regulations that define a 
direct final rule and how it is processed. It would allow the FAA to 
dispose of the adverse comments it receives during the direct final 
rule comment period in subsequent rulemaking actions. This change would 
streamline our process, creating a more efficient process while 
providing a better service to the aviation industry and the flying 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance cost not applicable since this is a 
minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Timothy Adams, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-8033
Fax: 202 267-5075
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________




1937. SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION NO. XX--MITSUBISHI MU-2B 
SERIES AIRPLANE SPECIAL TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40120; 
49 USC 41706; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 44113; 49 USC 44701 to 
44703; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44707; 49 USC 44709 to 44713; 49 USC 44715; 
49 USC 44715 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 44722; 49 USC 45102 to 
45103; 49 USC 45301 to 45302; 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; 49 USC 106(g); Articles 12 and 29 of Convention on 
International Civil Aviation (61 Stat 1)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would create new pilot training, experience, and 
operating requirements in a Special Federal Aviation Regulation 
applicable to the Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane. Following an 
increased accident and incident rate in the MU-2B airplane, the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a safety evaluation of the MU-
2B series airplane and found that changes in the training and operating 
requirements for that airplane are needed. These regulations would 
improve pilot training for the MU-2B airplane.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/06                    71 FR 56905
NPRM Comment Period End         10/30/06
Supplemental NPRM               01/03/07                       72 FR 55
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             02/03/07
Final Rule                      06/00/07

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: Pete Devaris, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-5094
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________




1938. INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION TWO-YEAR RENEWAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations for the Inspection 
Authorization (IA) renewal period. Originally, the regulation allowed 
for a 1-year renewal. This rulemaking changes that requirement to a 2-
year renewal period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               01/23/07                     72 FR 4399
Comment Period End              03/01/07
Direct Final Rule Effective     03/01/07
Disposition of Comments         04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: By changing the renewal period from 1 year to 2 
years, the FAA reduces the renewal administrative costs by 50 percent. 
Both the FAA and the mechanic holding the IA will realize this cost 
reduction.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Kim Barnette, AFS-350, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 493-4922
Fax: 202 267-5115
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




1939. [bull] CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF CERTAIN LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the definition of a Light-Sport 
Aircraft (LSA), which was originally published in the Federal Register 
on July 27, 2004, in the ``Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the 
Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft'' final rule. This correction will 
permit development of lighter-than-air (LTA) Light-Sport Aircraft and 
allow retractable landing

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gear for LSA intended for operation on water.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Minimal compliance cost.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Larry Werth, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816 329-4147
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




1940. [bull] CHANGE IN EXTINGUISHING AGENT CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 41706; 49 USC 
44101; 49 USC 44113; 49 USC 44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 
to 44711; 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 106(g)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action aligns the operational and certification safety 
requirements regarding over-pressurization of airplane extinguishing 
agent containers or fire bottles to prevent bursting; and it removes an 
obsolete section reference from part 135. This action eliminates the 
requirement for an over-pressurized fire bottle to discharge 
extinguishing agent outside an airplane to prevent bursting, because 
newer non-corrosive extinguishing agents can now be discharged inside 
an airplane without degrading an airframe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance cost is not applicable since this is 
a minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Joel Schlossberg, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202-267-8908
Fax: 202-267-5115
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________




1941. [bull] NATIONALITY AND REGISTRATION MARKS, NON-FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 40113 to 40114; 49 
USC 44101 to 44105; 49 USC 44107 to 44108; 49 USC 44109; 49 USC 44110 
to 44111; 49 USC 44504; 49 USC 44701; 49 USC 44708 to 44709; 49 USC 
44711 to 44713; 49 USC 44725; 49 USC 45302 to 45303; 49 USC 46104; 49 
USC 46306; 49 USC 47122; 49 USC 46304

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rule will permit operators of U.S.--
registered powered parachute and weight-shift-control aircraft to 
display their nationality and registration marks in other than a 
horizontal orientation and in varying locations, either on the exterior 
fuselage or on a structural component, of the aircraft. It also 
clarifies the size requirements for these marks. This action provides a 
solution to the challenges faced by some operators in complying with 
current regulations that require these marks to be displayed 
horizontally. This rule also eliminates the need for affected operators 
to petition for an exemption from current nationality and registration 
marks requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Compliance cost is not applicable since this is 
a minimal impact rule not requiring a regulatory evaluation.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Grant Schneemann, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-8473
Fax: 202 267-5580
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1942. PART 95 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a nonsignificant body of regulations which prescribes 
altitudes governing the operation of aircraft under Instrument Flight 
Rules (IFR) on Air Traffic System (ATS) routes, or other direct routes 
which have a designated Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA). In addition, it 
designates mountainous areas and

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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. 10/00/2006 - 10/00/2007.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   04/00/08

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 McGraw, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-4586
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________




1943. 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: This rule would 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 and 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. 10/00/2006 - 11/00/2007.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   04/00/08

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

RIN: 2120-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________




1944. STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) provide for 
instrument letdown to airports in the United States. They are a 
nonsignificant body of regulations that are complex and technical in 
nature and require routine and frequent rulemaking to maintain 
efficiency. The FAA issues, revises, and cancels SIAPs by adopting 
amendments that are incorporated into 14 CFR part 97. Contemporaneously 
with publication in the Federal Register, the SIAPs are made available 
to the Aeronautical Charting and Cartography Office in the FAA and 
other publishers of aeronautical charts where they are published as 
approach procedure charts or ``approach plates.'' These charts are made 
available to the members of the aviation community for use by pilots in 
making instrument approaches. Total actions expected--3300. 10/00/2006-
10/00/2007.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   04/00/08

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 McGraw, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-4586
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________




1945. 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

________________________________________________________________________

Actions Will Continue Through   04/00/08

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

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

RIN: 2120-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




1946. [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. Since 
publication of the NPRM, the FAA has mandated significant changes to 
the rudder system on 737s. Accordingly, the proposed rule would apply 
to a different set of airplanes than originally anticipated. The FAA 
has requested comment on this change in applicability and updated 
economic information about the installation of the proposed monitoring 
equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/99                    64 FR 63139
NPRM Comment Period End         12/20/99
Final Action                    09/05/06                    71 FR 52381
Comment Period End              12/04/06


Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1947. [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 would 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         08/04/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/07/05                    70 FR 67388
Extended NPRM Comment Period End02/06/06


Next Action Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1948. [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: Final, Statutory, September 18, 1989, Final Rule.

Abstract: This rule would amend airmen certification and aircraft 
registration requirements. Two years after the final rule becomes 
effective, paper pilot certificates would no longer be used to exercise 
piloting privileges. Five years after the final rule becomes effective, 
certain other paper airmen certificates, such as those of flight 
engineers and mechanics, would no longer be used to exercise the 
privileges authorized by those certificates. To exercise the privileges 
after those respective dates, the airmen would have to hold upgraded, 
counterfeit-resistant plastic certificates. Student pilots would not be 
affected. In addition, those who transfer ownership of U.S.-registered 
aircraft would have 5 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. These 
changes are responsive to concerns raised in the FAA Drug Enforcement 
Assistance Act. The purpose of the changes is to upgrade the quality of 
data and documents to assist Federal, State, and local agencies to 
enforce the Nation's drug laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/07                      72 FR 489
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/07


Next Action Undetermined

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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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1949. [rplus]SPECIAL AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THE WASHINGTON, DC, 
METROPOLITAN AREA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 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 44711; 49 USC 44711; 49 USC 44712; 49 USC 44716; 49 USC 44717; 49 
USC 44722; 49 USC 45102 to 45103; 49 USC 45301 to 45302; 49 USC 46306; 
49 USC 46315; 49 USC 46316; 49 USC 46504; 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 61; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training requirements for any 
pilot who flies under visual flight rules within 100 nautical miles of 
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's omni-directional range/
distance measuring equipment. The training primarily focuses on the 
procedures for flying in and around Washington, DC's Special Flight 
Rules Area and Flight Restricted Zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/06                    71 FR 38118
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/06


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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




1950. [rplus]CONGESTION MANAGEMENT RULE FOR LAGUARDIA 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 provide a long-term solution to 
increased congestion and delay at New York's LaGuardia Airport 
(LaGuardia). The rulemaking, if adopted, would establish an operational 
limit on the number of aircraft landing and taking off at the airport. 
To offset the effect of this limit, the rulemaking would increase 
utilization of the airport by encouraging the use of larger aircraft 
through implementing an airport-wide, average aircraft size requirement 
designed to increase the number of passengers that may use the airport 
within the overall proposed operational limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/06                    71 FR 51359
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/24/06                    71 FR 62217
NPRM Comment Period End         10/30/06
Extended NPRM Comment Period End12/29/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: OMB has indicated they will need the full 90 
days to review this NPRM. Therefore, it will be a challenge to publish 
a final rule before the HDR expires at LaGuardia. Options are available 
for how to proceed if this final rule does not publish by December 31, 
2006.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Molly W Smith, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3344
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




1951. [rplus]COMMUTER OPERATIONS IN VERY LIGHT JETS (VLJS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 1155; 49 USC 40103; 49 USC 
40113; 49 USC 40119; 49 USC 40120; 49 USC 44101; 49 USC 44111; 49 USC 
44701 to 44702; 49 USC 44705; 49 USC 44709 to 44711; 49 USC 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 46105; 
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 1; 14 CFR 119; 14 CFR 121; 14 CFR 125; 14 CFR 135; 
14 CFR 21; 14 CFR 23; 14 CFR 27; 14 CFR 29; 14 CFR 61; 14 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would change the certification and operation 
regulations to accommodate the entry into the airspace system of very 
light jets. These changes are necessary because of the introduction of 
a new type of airplane as a result of significant changes in the 
aviation industry. The rulemaking resulted, in part, from 
recommendations from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee for 
parts 14 CFR 135 and 125. The rulemaking would cover aircraft 
certification, pilot crew, equipment, training, and dispatch 
requirements for the safe operation of this new type of airplane.

[[Page 22931]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________




1952. [bull] [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; 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 changes would respond to 
the need 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. The FAA is considering proposing additional changes in 
response to comments received on the NPRM.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking was inadvertently withdrawn in 
the fall 2005 agenda as RIN 2120-AF63.
ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 12/20/95, 60 FR 65951

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2120-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



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1953. [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 imposes new regulations for air tour and 
sightseeing operations that have been allowed to operate under less 
stringent regulations than those applied to other types of commercial 
operations. Hot air balloons and gliders are 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                    02/13/07                     72 FR 6883
Final Rule Effective            03/15/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1954. [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 rule governs the design, maintenance, and operation of 
airplanes and engines for flights that

[[Page 22932]]

go certain long distances beyond an adequate airport. This rule extends 
some requirements that previously applied only to two-engine airplanes 
to airplanes with more than two engines. This rule implements 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 Rule                      01/16/07                     72 FR 1807
Correction                      02/15/07                     72 FR 7346
Final Rule Effective            02/15/07

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: Robert Reich, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-7262
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________




1955. [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: NPRM, Statutory, December 23, 2005.
Final, Statutory, June 23, 2006.

Abstract: This rulemaking will establish application requirements for 
an operator of a manned or unmanned reusable suborbital rocket to 
obtain an experimental permit. A permit provides an alternative to 
licensing for operators of reusable suborbital rockets. The rulemaking 
will also establish operating requirements and restrictions on launch 
and reentry of reusable suborbital rockets operated under a permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/31/06                    71 FR 16251
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/06
Final Rule                      04/06/07                    72 FR 17001

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1956. [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.
Final, Statutory, June 23, 2006.

Abstract: This rule establishes requirements for crew qualifications, 
training, and notification. It also establishes training and informed 
consent requirements for space flight participants. The requirements 
are designed to provide an acceptable level of safety to the general 
public and to notify individuals on board of the risks associated with 
a launch or reentry. The rule also modifies existing financial 
responsibility and waiver of liability requirements to account for the 
FAA's new authority to regulate space flight participants and crew, and 
to issue experimental permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/05                    70 FR 77261
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/06
Final Rule                      12/15/06                    71 FR 75615
Final Rule Effective            02/13/07
Correction                      02/20/07                     72 FR 7740

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
_______________________________________________________________________




1957. FIRE PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF THERMAL ACOUSTIC INSULATION 
INSTALLED ON TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule extends the date for operators to comply with the 
fire penetration resistance requirements of thermal/acoustic insulation 
used in airplanes manufactured after September 2, 2007. The extension 
is from September 2, 2007, to September 2, 2009. This rule is needed to 
allow airframe manufacturers enough time, after finalizing an 
acceptable certification test facility, to select and certificate 
appropriate installations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/06                    71 FR 16677
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/06
Final Rule                      01/12/07                     72 FR 1438

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22933]]

Additional Information: A 2-year postponement of the new thermal 
acoustic insulation standards would spare manufacturers an added setup 
cost of slightly less than $60 million at an expected societal loss of 
$4 million in benefits.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jeff Gardlin, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056
Phone: 425 227-2136
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI75
_______________________________________________________________________




1958. 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 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; 49 USC 46301

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 14, 2006, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
amended certain operating regulations to allow passengers or aircraft 
operators to furnish and use more types of Child Restraint Systems 
(CRS) on aircraft. The rule allowed the use of CRSs that the FAA 
approves under the aviation standards of Technical Standard Order C-
100b, Child Restraint Systems. In addition, the rule allowed the use of 
CRS approved by the FAA under its certification regulations regarding 
the approval of materials, parts, processes, and appliances. The 
intended effect of the rule was to increase the number of CRS options 
that are available for use on aircraft, while maintaining safe 
standards for certification and approval. This action is a summary and 
disposition of comments received on the July 14, 2006, final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/14/06                    71 FR 40003
Comment Period End              08/14/06
Final Rule Effective            08/14/06
Correction                      10/10/06                    71 FR 59373
Disposition of Comments         11/17/06                    71 FR 66840

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, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 2800 
44th N. Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: 602 379-4864
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________




1959. [bull] AMENDING THE CONGESTION AND DELAY REDUCTION AT CHICAGO 
O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g); 49 USC 40101; 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 rule revises section 93.25, ``Initial assignment of 
Arrival Authorizations to U.S. and Canadian air carriers for domestic 
and U.S./Canada transborder service,'' to direct the FAA to assign each 
U.S. and Canadian conducting scheduled service at O'Hare by January 27, 
2007, Arrival Authorizations based on their permanent holdings as of 
the 7-day period of October 22 through October 28, 2006, as evidenced 
by the FAA's records.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/13/06                    71 FR 60414
Final Rule Effective            10/29/06
Comment Period End              12/12/06

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: Komal Jain, AGC-240, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: 202 267-3073
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI87
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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1960. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE DEPLOYMENT OF 
ITS PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Sec 6010 of PL 109-59

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 10, 2006.

Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would establish 
categorical exclusions for activities that support the deployment of 
intelligent transportation infrastructure and systems from the 
requirement that an environmental assessment or an environmental impact 
statement be prepared under section 102 of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) in compliance with the standards for 
categorical exclusions established by NEPA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 22934]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Carol Braegelmann, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
29590
Phone: 202 366-1701
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF15
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1961. [bull] INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD BRIDGE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 202(d); SAFETEA-LU sec 1119(g), PL 109-59

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would allow funding for preliminary 
engineering, construction engineering, and construction for the 
replacement or rehabilitation of structurally deficient or functionally 
obsolete IRR bridges. This rulemaking would also add certain 
definitions and restructure 23 CFR part 661.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Russell Garcia, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9815
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF20
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1962. [bull] CRASH TEST LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR FHWA ROADSIDE SAFETY 
HARDWARE ACCEPTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 1307, PL 105-178; 23 USC 109, 114, and 314; 49 CFR 
1.48(b)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 637

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise FHWA's regulations that 
establish the general requirements for quality assurance procedures for 
construction on all Federal-aid highway projects on the National 
Highway System. Specifically, this rule would require accreditation of 
laboratories that conduct crash tests on roadside hardware and provide 
the results to the FHWA for formal hardware acceptance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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: Matt Lupes, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6994
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF21
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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1963. [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: 49 CFR 1.48(b); 23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 104; 23 USC 105; 
23 USC 109(d); 23 USC 114(a)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/04                    69 FR 45623
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/22/04                    69 FR 62007
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/04
Extended NPRM Comment Period End02/01/05
Supplemental NPRM               05/08/06                    71 FR 26711
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             11/06/06
Final Rule                      11/00/07

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: John Baxter, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9198

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AE98
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1964. [rplus]PROJECTS OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (SAFETEA-LU) sec 1301

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 505

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006, Final rule.

Abstract: This rulemaking would, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, establish the 
manner in which the Secretary will evaluate and rate the transportation 
infrastructure projects based on the results of preliminary 
engineering, project justification, and the degree of non-Federal 
financial commitment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/06                    71 FR 41748
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/06
Final Rule                      02/00/08

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: Ed Strocko, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2997
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF08
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1965. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (SAFETEA-LU) sec 1110

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, the 
conditions for the appropriate use of, and expenditure of funds for, 
uniformed law enforcement officers, positive protective measures 
between workers and motorized traffic, and installation and maintenance 
of temporary traffic control devices during construction, utility, and 
maintenance operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/06                    71 FR 64173
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/07
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/19/06                    71 FR 75898
NPRM Comment Period End         02/16/07
Final Rule                      09/00/07

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: Linda Brown, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF10
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1966. [rplus]DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 112; sec 1503 of PL 109-59

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 636

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 8, 2005.

Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would eliminate the 
prohibition on States issuing requests for proposals, proceeding with 
awards of design-build contracts, or issuing notices to proceed with 
preliminary design work under design-build contracts prior to 
compliance with section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (NEPA) and requiring State Departments of Transportation or local 
transportation agencies to receive approval from the Secretary of 
Transportation before carrying out such activity. This rulemaking would 
also preclude a design-build contractor from proceeding with final 
design or construction of any permanent improvement prior to completion 
of the section 102 NEPA process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/06                    71 FR 30100
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/06
Final Rule                      06/00/07

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: Jerry Yakowenko, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1562
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF12
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1967. [rplus]PARKS, RECREATION AREAS, WILDLIFE AND WATERFOWL REFUGES, 
AND HISTORICAL SITES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 138; 49 USC 303; PL 109-59 (sec 6009 of 
SAFETEA-LU)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 23 CFR 774; 49 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 10, 2006.

Abstract: This FHWA/FTA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to 
be considered and the standards to be applied in determining the 
prudence and feasibility of alternatives under section 4(f) (138 of 
title 23, U.S. Code, and section 303 of title 49, U.S. Code). Section 
4(f) properties include certain parks, recreation areas, wildlife and 
waterfowl refuges, and historic sites described in section 4(f) of the 
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (Pub.L. 89-670). Section 4(f) 
generally prohibits the use of such properties for transportation 
projects unless the Secretary of Transportation finds there is no 
feasible and prudent alternative and all possible planning to minimize 
the harm is undertaken.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/06                    71 FR 42611

[[Page 22936]]

NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/06
Final Rule                      09/00/07

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 M. Mobley, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1366
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF14
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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1968. [rplus]EXPRESS LANE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (SAFETEA-LU) sec 1604

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 6, 2006, Complete rulemaking.

Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would establish 
requirements, standards, or performance specifications for automated 
toll collection systems implemented under the Express Lanes 
Demonstration Project.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

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: Jeff Paniati, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0408
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF07
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1969. [bull] [rplus]REAL-TIME SYSTEM MANAGEMENT INFORMATION PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 1201 of PL 109-59; 23 USC 315; 49 CFR 1.48

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish a real-time system management 
information program to provide, in all States, the capability to 
monitor, in real-time, the traffic and travel conditions of the major 
highways of the United States. Section 1201 of the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users 
(SAFETEA-LU) provides that the purpose of this program would be to 
improve the security of the surface transportation system, to address 
the congestion problems facing motorists, to support improved response 
to weather events and surface transportation incidents, and to 
facilitate national and regional highway traveler information.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Robert Rupert, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2194
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF19
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)



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1970. [rplus]METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (SAFETEA-LU), sec 3005; 23 USC 134; 49 USC 
5303

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 450; 49 CFR 613

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 6, 2006, Final Rule.

Abstract: This rulemaking would, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, set standards 
for the annual listing of projects for which Federal funds have been 
obligated in the preceding year and would specify the types of data to 
be included in such lists, including sufficient information about each 
project to identify its type, location, and amount obligated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/06                    71 FR 33510
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/06
Final Rule                      02/14/07                     72 FR 7224
Final Rule Effective            03/16/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Larry Anderson, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2374
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF09

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1971. WORKER VISIBILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (SAFETEA-LU) sec 1402

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 10, 2006.

Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this regulation would require workers 
whose duties place them on or in close proximity to a Federal-aid 
Highway to wear high visibility garments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/24/06                    71 FR 20925
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/06
Final Action                    11/24/06                    71 FR 67792

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: Hari Kalla, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5915
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF11
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1972. [rplus]SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DELIVERY PILOT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59 (SAFETEA-LU sec 6005)

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 773

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 8, 2006.

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish requirements relating to 
information required to be contained in any application of a State to 
participate in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/06                    71 FR 17040
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/06
Final Rule                      02/12/07                     72 FR 6464

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: Ruth Rentch, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2034
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF13
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1973. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON FEDERAL-AID AND OTHER STREETS AND 
HIGHWAYS; STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 101(a), 104, 109, 114(a), 217, 315 and 402; 23 
CFR 1.32; 49 CFR 1

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 655

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the FHWA regulations that 
prescribe procedures for obtaining basic uniformity of traffic control 
devices on Federal-aid and other streets and highways. This rulemaking 
also would make some nomenclature changes, provide clarification on the 
meaning of substantial conformance and roads open to public travel, and 
would remove certain outdated references.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/06                    71 FR 23877
NPRM Comment Period End         06/26/06
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/14/06                    71 FR 34297
Extended NPRM Comment Period End07/21/06
Final Rule                      12/14/06                    71 FR 75111

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: Linda Brown, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2192
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF16
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1974. SIZE AND WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, 119 stat 1144

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 657; 23 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would update the regulations governing the 
enforcement of commercial vehicle size and weight to incorporate 
provisions enacted in SAFETEA-LU, remove and correct outdated 
references, and clarify the usage of the terms ``recreational 
vehicles'' and ``nondivisible vehicles or loads.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/06                    71 FR 25516
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/06
Final Rule                      02/20/07                     72 FR 7741

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: William Mahorney, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington , DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6817
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF17
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1975. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 106(d), 106(f), 112(b), 302, 307, and 315; 49 
CFR 18; sec 1904(a)(1) of PL 109-59; 23 USC 106(d), 106(f), 112(b), 
302, 307 a

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 627; 23 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This rulemaking would revise certain provisions in 23 CFR 
part 635, subpart D, to comply with section 5514 of the Safe, 
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy 
for Users (SAFETEA-LU) that requires the FHWA to ensure that the States 
provide for competition with respect to the specification of 
alternative types of culvert pipes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/17/06                    71 FR 19667
NPRM Comment Period End         06/16/06
Final Rule                      11/15/06                    71 FR 66450

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: Jerry Yakowenko, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1562
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2125-AF18
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



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1976. [rplus]UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 104-88; 109 Stat 803, 888 (1995); 49 USC 13908; sec 
4304 of PL 109-159

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

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 10, 2006.

Abstract: This rulemaking would replace three current identification 
and registration systems: The US DOT number identification system, the 
commercial registration system, and the financial responsibility 
system--with an online Federal unified registration system. This 
program would serve as a clearinghouse and depository of information 
on, and identification of, brokers, freight forwarders, and others 
required to register with the Department of Transportation. The Agency 
is revising this rulemaking to address amendments directed by SAFETEA-
LU. The replacement system for the Single State Registration System, 
which the ICC Termination Act originally directed be merged under URS, 
will be addressed separately.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/26/96                    61 FR 43816
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/25/96
NPRM                            05/19/05                    70 FR 28990
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/05
Supplemental NPRM               10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Valerie Height, Transportation Specialist, Regulatory 
Development Division, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-5370
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA22
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1977. [rplus]CERTIFICATION OF SAFETY AUDITORS, SAFETY INVESTIGATORS, AND 
SAFETY INSPECTORS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 211, PL 106-159; sec 350, PL 107-87; 49 USC 31148

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385

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

Abstract: This rulemaking would require that any safety inspection, 
audit, or review be conducted by a certified inspector, auditor, or 
investigator. It is required by section 211 of the Motor Carrier Safety 
Improvement Act. Based on comments to the IFR, the Agency will issue an 
SNPRM that addresses issues not clarified in the IFR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (IFR)        03/19/02                    67 FR 12776
IFR Comment Period End          05/20/02
IFR Effective Date Delayed      06/17/02                    67 FR 41196
IFR Effective                   07/17/02
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
SNPRM                           10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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: Barbara Rendler, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Room 8305, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4844
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA64
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1978. [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

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504; 49 USC 14122, 31133, 31136, and 31502

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385, 390, and 395

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 26, 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 would 
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. FMCSA is withdrawing this rule to further 
review Paperwork Reduction Act impacts and burdens.

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
Withdrawal                      10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

Related RIN: Split from 2126-AA23
RIN: 2126-AA76
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1979. [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: This rulemaking would address the American Moving and Storage 
Association's petition for rulemaking and implement certain provisions 
of subtitle B of SAFETEA-LU. FMCSA will determine in this rulemaking 
whether 49 CFR part 371 needs to be amended to protect consumers 
against unscrupulous brokers of household goods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/22/04                    69 FR 76664
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/22/05
NPRM                            02/08/07                     72 FR 5947
NPRM Comment Period End         05/09/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dorothea Grymes, Lead Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Virginia Avenue SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 
20024
Phone: 202 385-2405
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




1980. [rplus]ELECTRONIC ON-BOARD RECORDERS FOR HOURS-OF-SERVICE 
COMPLIANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31502; 49 USC 31136(a); PL 104-88; PL 103.311; 
49 USC 31137(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 395; 49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations to incorporate new performance standards for electronic on-
board recorders (EOBRs) to document compliance with the Federal hours-
of-service rules. This would help ensure that performance standards for 
EOBRs are appropriate and reflect state-of-the-art communication and 
information management technologies. The rulemaking would consider the 
potential benefits and costs of requiring motor carriers to install and 
use EOBRs and evaluate alternative approaches including: 1) Mandating 
such practice industry-wide, 2) limiting the requirement to motor 
carriers with certain characteristics, and 3) allowing EOBR use to 
remain voluntary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/04                    69 FR 53386
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/30/04
NPRM                            01/18/07                     72 FR 2340
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Deborah M Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room 8301, Washington, DC 20590

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Phone: 202 366-5541
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




1981. [rplus]NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority: sec 4116 of PL 109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training, testing, and 
certification standards for medical examiners responsible for 
certifying that interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers meet 
established physical qualifications standards; provide a database (or 
National Registry) of medical examiners that meet the prescribed 
standards for use by motor carriers, drivers, and Federal and State 
enforcement personnel in determining whether a medical examiner is 
qualified to conduct examinations of interstate truck and bus drivers; 
and require medical examiners to transmit electronically to FMCSA the 
name of drivers and a numerical identifier for each driver that is 
examined. The rulemaking would also establish the process by which 
medical examiners that fail to meet or maintain the minimum standards 
would be removed from the National Registry. This action is in response 
to section 4116 of SAFETEA-LU.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2126-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




1982. [rplus]CONSUMER COMPLAINT INFORMATION

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

Legal Authority: sec 4214 of PL 109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 375

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 10, 2006, SAFETEA-LU sec 4214.

Abstract: The rulemaking would establish a system and a database for 
filing and logging consumer complaints relating to household goods 
motor carriers; require each motor carrier of household goods to submit 
a quarterly report of specific identified information; and develop a 
procedure to forward a complaint to the motor carrier and to the 
appropriate State authority. This rule responds to SAFETEA-LU.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

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: Dorothea Grymes, Lead Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Virginia Avenue SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 
20024
Phone: 202 385-2405
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________




1983. [rplus]COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TESTING AND COMMERCIAL 
LEARNER'S PERMIT STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31102 and 31136; PL 105-178, 112 Stat 414 
(1998); PL 99-570, title XII, 100 Stat 3207 (1086); sec 4007(a)(1) of 
PL 102-240, Stat 1914, 2151; sec 4122 of PL 109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 380; 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 384

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish revisions to the commercial 
driver's license knowledge and skills testing standards as required by 
section 4019 of TEA-21, implement fraud detection and prevention 
initiatives at the State driver licensing agencies as required by the 
SAFE Port Act of 2006, and establish new minimum Federal standards for 
States to issue commercial learner's permits (CLPs), based in part on 
the requirements of section 4122 of SAFETEA-LU. In addition to ensuring 
the applicant has the appropriate knowledge and skills to operate a 
commercial motor vehicle, this rule would establish the minimum 
information that must be on the CLP document and the electronic 
driver's record. The rule would also establish maximum issuance and 
renewal periods, establish a minimum age limit, address issues related 
to a driver's State of Domicile, and incorporate previous regulatory 
guidance into the Federal regulations. This rule would also address 
issues raised in the SAFE Port Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: James Davis, Commerical Driver's License 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-AB02

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_______________________________________________________________________




1984. [rplus]RAILROAD HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act 
of 1994

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 392

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 16, 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. This 
action is considered significant because of substantial public interest 
and safety issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/07

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

RIN: 2126-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________




1985. [bull] [rplus]MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY LEVEL 
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 and 31502; 49 CFR 1.73; 49 USC 31133, 
31136, 31307, and 31502; 49 CFR 1.73

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 380; 49 CFR 383; 49 CFR 384

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require behind-the-wheel training for 
persons who must hold a commercial driver's license to operate 
commercial motor vehicles. This action is in response to the U.S. Court 
of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's December 2005 
decision remanding the May 21, 2004, Final Rule, ``Minimum Training 
Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators'' to 
the Agency for further consideration. The rulemaking will consider the 
effectiveness of CMV driver training in reducing crashes, the 
appropriate types and levels of behind-the-wheel training that should 
be mandated, and related costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2126-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1986. GENERAL JURISDICTION OVER FREIGHT FORWARDER SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 13903

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 373

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule would require that all freight forwarders, 
not just household goods freight forwarders, provide their customers 
with either a receipt or a bill of lading.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/28/97                     62 FR 4096
NPRM Comment Period End         03/31/97
Final Rule                      04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-1997-2290

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Loretta Bitner, Commercial Enforcement Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 385-2884
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




1987. AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SAFETEA-LU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 4106, 4114, 7112; sec 4107 of PL 109-59 
(2005); sec 4124(c) of PL 109-59 (2005); sec 4130 of PL 109-59 (2005); 
sec 4132 to 4133 of PL 109-59 (2005); sec 4202, 4203, 4205, 4207, 4208, 
and 4210 of PL 109-59 (2005); sec 4102 of PL 109-59 (2005); sec 4103 of 
PL 109-59 (2005); sec 4130 to 4133 of PL 109-59 (2005); sec 4147 of PL 
109-59 (2005); sec 4202, 4205, 4207, 4208, and 4210 of PL 109-59 
(2005); sec 7120 of PL

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109-59 (2005); PL 109-59, sec 4106, 4114, 4204, 7112; sec 4146 of PL 
109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 365; 49 CFR 375; 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 
386; 49 CFR 390; 49 CFR 383 to 384; 49 CFR 395

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would adopt regulations implementing 
statutory provisions of SAFETEA-LU which do not require a notice and 
comment rulemaking proceeding prior to implementation. Specifically, 
this rule would amend the regulations related to: Civil penalties for 
violations of out-of-service orders; civil penalties for motor 
carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers that deny FMCSA enforcement 
personnel access to their records and facilities; compliance plans for 
State MCSAP plans; high-priority activities and new entrant audits; 
intrastate operations of interstate carriers; hours-of-service 
exemptions for operators of vehicles transporting agricultural 
commodities and farm supplies, operators of utility service vehicles, 
operators of vehicles providing transportation of passengers or 
property to movie production sites, and operators of vehicles 
transporting grapes west of Interstate 81 in the State of New York; 
exemption of drivers of propane service or pipeline emergency vehicles 
during emergency conditions requiring immediate response; statutory 
definitions for and applicability of household goods transportation 
regulations; household goods carriers payment of rates; household goods 
carrier estimates; household goods carriers limitations of liability 
and released rates; household goods carriers arbitration requirements; 
penalties for failing to relinquish household goods shipments; 
unsatisfactory safety ratings of operators of commercial motor vehicles 
transporting hazardous materials; and civil penalties for violations of 
the hazardous materials transportation statutes and regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/00/07

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: Frederic Wood, Attorney, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8542
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________




1988. [rplus]INTERSTATE VAN OPERATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

Legal Authority: sec 4136 of PL 109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 390 to 393; 49 CFR 395 to 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would make the requirements concerning driver 
qualifications; driving of CMVs; parts and accessories necessary for 
safe operations; hours of service; and inspection, repair, and 
maintenance applicable to the operation of vehicles designed or used to 
transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for direct 
compensation, in interstate commerce, regardless of the distance 
traveled. Currently the safety regulations apply to such vans when the 
vehicle is operated beyond a 75 air-mile radius of the driver's work 
reporting location. This action is in response to SAFETEA-LU.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/07

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: 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: 202 366-8802
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________




1989. [bull] PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; LAMPS 
AND REFLECTIVE DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the parts and accessories 
necessary for safe operation requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) as they apply to lamps and reflective 
devices. In response to a petition for reconsideration filed by the 
Truck Manufacturers Association, this rulemaking would make the FMCSRs 
as they relate to the number and placement of lamps and reflective 
devices on the cabs of commercial motor vehicles consistent with the 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/00/07

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: 202 366-8802
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AB07

[[Page 22943]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1990. [bull] PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION; FIRE 
EXTINGUISHER EXCEPTION FOR DRIVEAWAY-TOWAWAY OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 393

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the August 15, 2005, final rule 
concerning parts and accessories necessary for safe operation in 
response to a petition for rulemaking filed by JHT Holding, Inc. The 
petitioner requested reinstatement of the exception previously granted 
excepting driveaway-towaway operations from supplying each power unit 
with a fire extinguisher. This rulemaking will correct that inadvertent 
omission in the August 2005 final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/00/07

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: 202 366-8802
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1991. [rplus]MEDICAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AS PART OF THE 
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383, 384, and 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would require those commercial driver's 
license (CDL) drivers who are required to obtain a Federal medical 
certification to make the current status of that certification part of 
the commercial driver's licensing and renewal process, as required by 
section 215 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Incorporating 
the current medical certification status information into the State-
administered Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) 
driver record would improve highway safety by requiring those drivers 
who are required by Federal regulations to obtain a medical certificate 
to provide ``proof'' of that medical certification in order to obtain 
or retain a CDL. It would enable electronic verification of the current 
medical certification status as part of existing employer and 
enforcement programs. It would eliminate the requirement for those CDL 
operators who are required by Federal regulations to obtain a medical 
certificate to carry their medical examiner's certificate in addition 
to their CDL since an electronic record would verify that there is a 
valid medical certificate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/94                    59 FR 36338
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/14/94
NPRM                            11/16/06                    71 FR 66273
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

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

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2126-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________




1992. [rplus]APPLICATION BY CERTAIN MEXICO-DOMICILED MOTOR CARRIERS TO 
OPERATE BEYOND U.S. MUNICIPALITIES AND COMMERCIAL ZONES ON THE U.S.-
MEXICO BORDER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553 and 559; 16 USC 1456; 49 USC 13101, 13301, 
and 13901 et seq; 49 USC 31138 and 31144

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 365

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking changes FMCSA regulations to govern 
applications by Mexican carriers to operate beyond municipalities and 
commercial zones at the United States-Mexico border. It also revises 
the application form, OP-1MX, to be filed by these Mexican motor 
carriers. The revised form requires additional information about the 
applicant's business and operating practices to allow the FMCSA to 
determine if the applicant can meet the safety standards established 
for operating in interstate commerce in the United States. Carriers 
that had previously submitted an application would have to submit the 
updated form. These changes are needed to implement part of the North 
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On January 16, 2003, the Ninth 
Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related 
rules, to the Agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement 
and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the 
Supreme Court

[[Page 22944]]

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 20, 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
IFR Comment Period End          04/18/02
IFR Effective                   05/03/02
Notice of Intent to prepare an 
EIS                             08/26/03                    68 FR 51322
EIS Public Scoping Meetings     10/08/03                    68 FR 58162


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: 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-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1993. [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 (IFR)        03/19/02                    67 FR 12758
IFR Comment Period End          04/18/02
IFR Effective*                  05/03/02
Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
EIS                             08/26/03                    68 FR 51322
EIS Public Scoping Meetings     10/08/03                    68 FR 58162


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: 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-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________




1994. [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 change the New Entrant Safety Assurance 
Process by raising the standard of compliance for passing the new 
entrant safety audit. It also would make clarifying changes to some of 
the existing new entrant regulations. The rule also proposes a separate 
application procedure and safety oversight system for non-North 
America-domiciled motor carriers. The proposed rule would improve the 
Agency's ability to identify at-risk new entrant carriers and would 
ensure deficiencies in basic safety management controls are corrected 
before the new entrant is granted permanent registration. These changes 
would not impose additional operational requirements on any new entrant 
carrier. All new entrants would continue to receive educational 
information on how to comply with the safety regulations and be given 
an opportunity to correct any deficiencies found. FMCSA recognizes many 
new entrants are small businesses that are unaware of these 
requirements and continue to need our assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (IFR)        05/13/02                    67 FR 31978
IFR Comment Period End          07/12/02
IFR Effective                   01/01/03
NPRM                            12/21/06                    71 FR 76730
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/07


Next Action Undetermined

[[Page 22945]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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: Art Ramirez, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-3181
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




1995. [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 384; 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. Since 
this rulemaking conforms to TSA's rulemaking, the rulemaking is 
dependent upon TSA action. This action is considered significant 
because of substantial public and congressional interest, and national 
security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule (IFR)        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
IFR 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


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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5014
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




1996. [rplus]REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS AND MOTOR 
CARRIERS AND DRIVERS OPERATING INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136 and 31502; 49 USC 31151; sec 4118, PL 
109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 386, 392; 49 CFR 385, 390, 393, and 396

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 11, 2006.

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 was redrafted to reflect changes made by recent 
reauthorization legislation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/06                    71 FR 76796
NPRM Comment Period End         03/21/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Deborah M Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room 8301, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5541
Email: [email protected]

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




1997. [rplus]QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS; DIABETES STANDARD

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: SAFETEA-LU; sec 4129 of PL 109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 391

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action would amend FMCSA's medical 
qualification standards to allow drivers with insulin-treated diabetes 
mellitus to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, 
without seeking an exemption from the FMCSRs. This action is in 
response to section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and 
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). 
The diabetes standard is in review with FMCSA's Medical Review Board.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/17/06                    71 FR 13801
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/15/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Docket No. FMCSA-2005-23151

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2126-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




1998. [bull] MINIMUM LEVELS OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MOTOR 
CARRIERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 96-296, sec 30, 94 Stat 793; PL 97-261, sec 18, 96 
Stat 1121; 49 USC 31138(c)(1) and 31139(f)(1)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would permit FMCSA's financial responsibility 
requirements to be satisfied by insurance policies issued by a Canadian 
insurance company legally authorized to issue such policies in the 
Province or Territory of Canada where the motor carrier has its 
principal place of business. This rulemaking would also change the 
Forms MCS-90 and MCS-90B endorsements to clarify that language in the 
endorsements imposing liability for negligence occurring on any route 
or in any territory authorized to be served by the insured or elsewhere 
does not include transportation within Mexico. This action is in 
response to requests from the Government of Canada (Canada) and the 
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/15/06                    71 FR 75433
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/13/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2126-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




1999. [bull] UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 4305 of PL 109-59

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would set fee brackets and amounts for motor 
carriers, motor private carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and 
leasing companies who will be required to pay fees under the Unified 
Carrier Registration System plan and agreement established by section 
4305 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation 
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).

Timetable: 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: Greg Parks, Chief, Regulatory Development Division, MC-
PRR, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5370
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2000. [rplus]FEDERALLY APPROVED SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM AND DECAL TO 
VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY AND OPERATING AUTHORITY REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: sec 350, PL 107-87; 49 USC 31136 and 31502; sec 4137, 
PL 109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 350; 49 CFR 365; 49 CFR 385; 49 CFR 393; 49 CFR 
386; 49 CFR 396

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations to 1) establish a Federally Approved Safety Inspection 
program and Federal Standard Inspection (FSI) procedure and 2) 
supplement existing requirements concerning inspection and decal 
display for Mexico-domiciled motor carriers that have been granted 
authority to operate beyond municipalities and commercial zones along 
the United States-Mexico border. The FSI would be equivalent to the 
North American Standard Inspection procedure currently used by Federal, 
State, and Provincial enforcement agencies conducting commercial motor 
vehicle (CMV) inspections in the

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United States and Canada. The rulemaking would clarify at what point 
the inspection must be conducted if the Mexico-domiciled long-haul CMV 
lacks a federally approved decal and ensure that civil penalties 
applicable to Mexico-domiciled long-haul motor carriers are the same 
whether the carrier holds provisional or permanent operating authority. 
By providing for more effective enforcement of the inspection and decal 
display requirements applicable to Mexico-domiciled long-haul motor 
carriers, this rulemaking would help ensure these motor carriers 
operate safe CMVs in the United States. This rulemaking has been 
terminated and the issues will be addressed in other rulemakings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      11/09/06

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: Deborah M Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room 8301, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5541
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________




2001. [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 Rule                      03/06/07                     72 FR 9855

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, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and 
Operations, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0676
Fax: 202 366-8842
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




2002. INTRASTATE OPERATIONS OF INTERSTATE MOTOR CARRIERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: sec 4114 of PL 109-59 (2005)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would allow FMCSA to use intrastate as well 
as interstate accident and safety data to judge the fitness of CMV 
operations. The rule adds a provision that prohibits owners/operators 
of CMVs operating in interstate commerce from engaging in 
transportation that affects interstate commerce until the Secretary 
determines they are fit. If a State that receives MCSAP funds 
determines that an owner/operator is unfit to operate, FMCSA will 
prohibit the owner/operator from operating in interstate commerce until 
the State determines fitness. A rule is necessary to alert the motor 
carrier industry of these new requirements. FMCSA is terminating this 
rule as the issues will be addressed in another rulemaking action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      02/01/07

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: Nikki McDavid, Office of Enforcement and Program 
Delivery, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0831
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AB03
BILLING CODE 4910--EX--S

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2003. REVIEW: SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.214

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 108/11/00
End Review                      12/00/07

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 to 1993 cars, models with low TTI(d) on 
the Federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214 test tend to have low 
fatality risk. http://dms.dot.gov

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2004. 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
Evaluation Report Published     12/06/06                    71 FR 70833
End Review                      06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The first generation of frontal air bags saved 
the lives of thousands of adults and teenagers, but they harmed 
occupants positioned close to the air bag at the time of deployment, 
especially infants and children. In 1998 to 1999, air bags were 
redesigned to make deployments less harmful to child passengers and 
other out-of-position occupants, an interim measure before advanced air 
bags were phased in during 2003 to 2006. Compared to first-generation 
air bags, the evaluation report indicates that these redesigned air 
bags reduced fatalities to infants and children by 83 percent and to 
out-of-position drivers by 70 percent in low-to-moderate speed crashes. 
Yet they entirely preserved the overall life-saving benefits of first-
generation air bags for belted drivers and for passengers age 13 and 
up. The report may be accessed at http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/p88/
431569.pdf.

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)                  Proposed Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2005. [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: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2008.

Abstract: This rulemaking would upgrade vehicle roof crush 
requirements. It is part of the Agency's comprehensive response to 
mitigate the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from vehicle 
rollovers. Rollover crashes constitute about 3 percent of passenger 
vehicle crashes, but about one-third of the fatalities. Light trucks 
are more prone to rollover, and their percentage of the U.S. fleet 
continues to increase. This crash mode constitutes a disproportionate 
and growing segment of the Nation's highway safety problem. This 
rulemaking is significant because of public interest in vehicle safety. 
On the last report, NHTSA had a Final Rule scheduled for August 
31,2007. The

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Agency has now decided that the next stage should be an SNPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Comments (RFC)      10/22/01                    66 FR 53376
RFC Comment Period End          12/06/01                    66 FR 53376
NPRM                            08/23/05                    70 FR 49223
NPRM Comment Period End         11/21/05
Supplemental NPRM               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 regular evaluation.

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1740
Email: [email protected]

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




2006. 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: This rulemaking would amend FMVSS No. 213 to incorporate the 
Hybrid III 10-year-old dummy for child restraint systems rated for 
children up to 80 pounds. Previously, the agency extended the 
applicability of FMVSS No. 213 from restraints recommended for children 
up to 50 lbs. to restraints recommended for children up to 65 lbs. The 
Agency has now determined that the next stage should be an SNPRM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/05                    70 FR 51720
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/05
Supplemental NPRM               08/00/07

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: Nathaniel Beuse, Chief, New Car Assessment Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1740
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ44
_______________________________________________________________________




2007. FMVSS NO. 403 PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS CONTROL LIGHTING, 
ILLUMINATION, AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to petitions for rulemaking 
from platform lift manufacturers (Maxon, Ricon, and Lift-U) requesting 
that NHTSA amend portions of FMVSS No. 403, ``Platform Lift Systems for 
Motor Vehicles.'' The petitions request changes to requirements related 
to control lighting, threshold warning beacon location, units of 
measurement for threshold warning beacon illumination, infrared 
threshold warning systems, wheelchair retention device impact testing, 
and platform illumination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

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-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




2008. [bull] INSURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UPDATE TO APPENDICES A, B, 
AND C

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33112; Delegation of Authority at 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 544

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would update NHTSA's 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. 
Each insurer included in any of these appendices would be required to 
file a report for the 2004 calendar year not later than October 25, 
2007. Further, as long as the insurer remains listed, it must submit 
reports by each subsequent October 25.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/09/07                    72 FR 17465
NPRM Comment Period End         06/08/07
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Division Chief, Consumer Standards, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 493-2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ98

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2009. [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. Various possible counter-measures are being examined now in 
follow-up testing, including visual and non-visual object detection 
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 Rule                      10/00/07

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: Clarke Harper, Safety Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8525
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




2010. 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: This rulemaking would respond to a petition for rulemaking 
requesting the Agency to consider 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                            04/24/06                    71 FR 20932
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/06
Compliance Date Delay           08/29/06                    71 FR 51132
Final Rule                      08/00/07

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1740
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________




2011. [rplus]DEFINITIONS, DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 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                      07/00/07

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1740
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________




2012. [rplus]SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION UPGRADE--FMVSS NO. 214

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.214

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2008.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/04                    69 FR 27990
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/04
NPRM Comment Period Extended    01/12/05                     70 FR 2105

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Extended NPRM Comment Period End04/12/05
Final Rule                      08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1740
Email: [email protected]

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




2013. [rplus]REDUCED STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUCK TRACTORS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.121

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/05                    70 FR 74270
NPRM Comment Period End         04/14/06
Final Rule                      11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Woods, Safety Standards Engineer Office of 
Crash Avoidance Standards, Department of Transportation, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vehicle Dynamics Division, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-2720
Fax: 202 366-4329

RIN: 2127-AJ37
_______________________________________________________________________




2014. [rplus]SUBPART T HYBRID III-10C DUMMY, 10-YEAR-OLD CHILD

Priority: Other Significant

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: This rulemaking would incorporate the Hybrid III ten-year old 
dummy into part 572 for potential application in Federal motor vehicle 
safety standards (FMVSS) such as FMVSS No. 213, Child Restraint 
Systems. 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. This rulemaking would 
include rationale for the dummy performance response requirements; 
detailed dummy design drawings and specifications; and a procedures 
manual for the dummy inspection, assembly, and disassembly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/05                    70 FR 40281
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
Final Rule                      11/00/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2015. 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: This rulemaking would respond to a petition for rulemaking 
requesting the Agency consider mandatory consumer information in the 
form of a label that will inform the consumer of the Cargo Carrying 
Capacity (CCC) of motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel travel 
trailers. Such labeling will help the consumer make informed decisions 
during the purchasing process 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 No. 120. Before publication of 
the NPRM, an additional section relative to the FMVSS No. 110 tire 
placard/label was added.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/05                    70 FR 51707
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/30/05                    70 FR 62086
Final Rule                      08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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-AJ57
_______________________________________________________________________




2016. 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 rulemaking would establish a test procedure for 
installing child restraint systems with LATCH-equipped hardware in the 
air bag suppression testing required by FMVSS No. 208. Currently, the 
list of child restraint systems in Appendix A of FMVSS No. 208 include 
some with LATCH-equipped hardware. However, the air bag suppression 
test procedures of FMVSS No. 208 do not include specific detail for 
attaching the LATCH hardware to the vehicle. The purpose of this notice 
is to establish 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
Extended NPRM Comment Period End08/17/05                    70 FR 40280
Compliance Date Delay           08/29/06                    71 FR 51129
Final Rule                      05/00/07

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: Carla Cuentas, Safety Engineer, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4583
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ59
_______________________________________________________________________




2017. ADMINISTRATIVE REWRITE OF FMVSS NO. 108; LAMPS, REFLECTIVE 
DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 30117; 49 USC 
30166; 49 USC 322; Delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would present the newly organized text of 
FMVSS No. 108, including importing referenced requirements from 
applicable SAE standards directly into the text of FMVSS No. 108. Over 
the last few decades, FMVSS No. 108 has been modified when necessary to 
account for changes in lighting technology. The Agency has also replied 
to hundreds of requests for interpretation regarding FMVSS No. 108. 
Comments to the Agency indicate that this approach has resulted in 
confusion among regulated parties. In response to requests from 
industry to organize FMVSS No. 108 in a more understandable way, the 
Agency pursued an administrative rewrite project through an existing 
contract with Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/05                    70 FR 77454
NPRM Comment Period End         03/30/06
Final Rule                      07/00/07

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: 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-AJ75
_______________________________________________________________________




2018. FMVSS NO. 138 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) PHASE-IN; 
RESPONSE TO PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20166; 49 USC 30111; 49 USC 30115; 49 USC 
30117; 49 USC 322; Delegation of Authority at 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.138; 49 CFR 585.66(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to a second round of petitions 
for reconsideration filed in response to the Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standard No. 138, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) final 
rule published on April 8, 2005 (70 FR 18136), and subsequent response 
to petitions for reconsideration published on September 7, 2005 (70 FR 
53079). The final rule established a new safety standard requiring 
installation of TPMS capable of detecting significantly low air 
pressure in one or more of a vehicle's tires. The standard is 
applicable to all vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 
kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less, except vehicles with dual wheels on 
an axle. The standard responded to a mandate in the Transportation 
Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act.
The second round of the final rule, response to petitions for 
reconsideration, addresses a petition recommending that the Agency 
require spare tires to be compatible with the TPMS and also addresses a 
request that the Agency reduce the time limit required for low tire 
pressure detection. In addition, this rule responds to a petition for 
reconsideration in which

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changes to the operational requirements of the TPMS malfunction 
telltale are requested.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/07

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, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-4921
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AJ23, Related to 2127-AJ70
RIN: 2127-AJ90
_______________________________________________________________________




2019. EARLY WARNING REPORTING (EWR) CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30166

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 579

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would make several definitional and other 
minor changes to clarify requirements in part 579, Early Warning 
Reporting, based on the Agency's first two years of experience with 
these reports. The Agency is conducting a thorough evaluation of EWR 
reporting. Should that evaluation indicate the need for any major 
changes in the rule, NHTSA would propose such changes in a separate 
proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/01/06                    71 FR 52040
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

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: Christina Morgan, Chief, Early Warning Reporting, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4238
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




2020. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 30166; 49 USC 30167; 49 USC 322; 49 USC 32307; 
49 USC 32505; 49 USC 32708; 49 USC 32910; 49 USC 33116; 5 USC 552; 
Delegation of Authority at 49 CFR 1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 512

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would create class determinations for 
specific categories of information provided to the Agency and would 
clarify certain submission procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/06                    71 FR 63738
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/07
Final Rule                      08/00/07

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 Kido, NHTSA 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-AJ95
_______________________________________________________________________




2021. [bull] FMVSS NO. 202 RECONSIDERATION OF TECHNICAL ISSUES (PART 2 
OF 2)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would address the remaining petition for 
reconsideration issues for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
(FMVSS) No. 202, ``Head restraints.'' On December 14, 2004, NHTSA 
published in the Federal Register (69 FR 74848) a final rule upgrading 
FMVSS No. 202. The standard was upgraded to establish new requirements 
for height, backset, strength, position retention, and energy 
absorption in order to ensure that head restraints do not pose a risk 
of exacerbating whiplash injuries. The upgraded provisions were 
designated FMVSS No. 202a. Eight petitions for reconsideration in 
response to the final rule were submitted. NHTSA published a response 
to the request for additional lead time for rear seat head restraints 
on March 9, 2006 (71 FR 12145). This document would respond to the 
outstanding issues.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/07

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, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Room 5320, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1833
Fax: 202 366-4329

Related RIN: Related to 2127-AH09, Related to 2127-AJ84
RIN: 2127-AJ96

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2022. [bull] FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION STANDARD UPDATE TO 
APPENDIX A

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 33101; 49 USC 33102; 49 USC 33103; 49 USC 
33104; 49 USC 33105; 49 USC 33106; Delegation of Authority at 49 CFR 
1.50

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 541; 49 CFR 542; 49 CFR 543

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would update the regulation to amend Appendix 
A to list the likely high-theft light duty truck lines that are subject 
to the parts-marking requirements of the theft prevention standard and 
would amend Appendix A-1 to include vehicle lines that are exempted 
from the parts-marking requirements beginning with model year 2008.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rosalind Proctor, Division Chief, Consumer Standards, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0846
Fax: 202 493-2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2023. [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: Final, Statutory, February 1, 2008.

Abstract: 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, 
as part of the Agency's comprehensive approach to rollover and to 
harmonize with the first global technical regulation. This rulemaking 
would also respond to the requirements mandated in title X, subtitle C, 
section 10301, section 30128 (c) (2) of the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005: Legacy for 
Users (SAFETEA-LU).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/04                    69 FR 75020
NPRM Comment Period End         02/14/05
Final Rule                      02/06/07                     72 FR 5385
Final Rule Effective            09/01/09

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: Maurice Hicks, Special Vehicles and Systems Division, 
Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AH34
_______________________________________________________________________




2024. INCORPORATION OF EUROSID II DUMMY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 572

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would incorporate the EuroSID II, Side Impact 
Crash Test Dummy, into part 572 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
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/04
Final Rule                      12/14/06                    71 FR 75303
Final Rule Effective            06/12/07

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2025. INCORPORATION OF SID-IIS SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST DUMMY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would initiate incorporation of a small adult 
side impact crash test dummy into part 572 to support an upgrade of 
FMVSS No. 214. Subsequent to NHTSA's initiation of this rulemaking and 
related FMVSS No. 214 upgrade, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and 
Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005: Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-
LU)

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directed NHTSA to complete rulemaking on FMVSS No. 214 by July 1, 2008.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/04                    69 FR 70947
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/05
Final Rule                      12/14/06                    71 FR 75342
Final Rule Effective            06/12/07

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]

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




2026. BUSES MANUFACTURED IN TWO OR MORE STAGES; CERTIFICATION OF BUSES 
MANUFACTURED IN MORE THAN ONE STAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 567.5; 49 CFR 586

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend part 567 to require that, in 
addition to the VIN, additional information be recorded on the 
certification that identifies the bus body manufacturer and various 
vehicle attributes. It also would add a new part 586 to require that 
bus body manufacturers of buses manufactured in two or more stages 
obtain a manufacturer's identifier and to provide this descriptive 
information to NHTSA. This rulemaking is being withdrawn in favor of an 
alternate approach, utilizing the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria 
(MMUCC) data collection methodology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/05                    70 FR 48507
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/05
Withdrawn                       01/19/07                     72 FR 2487

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, Director, Rulemaking Division, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




2027. [rplus]ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.126

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 1, 2006.
Final, Statutory, April 1, 2009.
In the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity 
Act of 2005: Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Congress directed NHTSA to 
establish performance criteria to reduce the occurrence of rollovers 
consistent with stability enhancing technologies.

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a new Federal motor vehicle 
safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems 
on all newly manufactured passenger cars and light trucks. The vast 
majority of rollovers occur in single-vehicle crashes involving loss of 
control. Crash data studies by NHTSA and other organizations worldwide 
show that ESC causes a dramatic reduction in single-vehicle crashes by 
assisting drivers in maintaining control in critical driving 
situations. NHTSA studies show a reduction in single-vehicle crashes of 
34 percent to 59 percent and a reduction in single-vehicle crashes with 
rollover of over 70 percent. The requirement of ESC on cars and trucks 
could save thousands of lives annually.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/18/06                    71 FR 54711
NPRM Comment Period End         11/17/06
Final Rule                      04/06/07                    72 FR 17235
Final Rule Effective            06/05/07

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: Patrick Boyd, Division Chief, NVS-123, Department of 
Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-6346
Fax: 202 366-7002
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2127-AJ77
BILLING CODE 4910--59--S

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2028. [rplus]AMENDMENTS TO DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PRESSURIZED RAILROAD 
TANK CARS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20155

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 10, 2007.

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the existing design standards for 
pressurized tank cars pursuant to section 9005 of SAFETEA-LU.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

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-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________




2029. PASSENGER EQUIPMENT SAFETY STANDARDS; FRONT-END STRENGTH OF 
MULTIPLE-UNIT LOCOMOTIVES AND CAB CARS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 238

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend existing regulations by enhancing 
strength requirements for the front end of multiple-unit locomotives 
and cab cars. These enhancements would include the addition of 
deformation and energy absorption requirements specified in revised 
American Public Transportation Association standards for front-end 
collision posts and corner posts in this equipment. This rulemaking 
would also make miscellaneous clarifying amendments to existing 
regulations for the structural strength of passenger equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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 Masci, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6037
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________




2030. MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION'S 
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 103; 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20901; 
49 USC 20902; 49 USC 21301; 49 USC 21302; 49 USC 21311; 49 USC 322(a)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) proposes to amend 
its accident/incident reporting regulations to, among other things, 
conform certain definitions to those set forth in 49 U.S.C. 20102, as 
amended; incorporate provisions allowing for consolidated accident/
incident reporting by integrated railroad systems; allow for the 
collection of suicide data; clarify ambiguous regulations; and enhance 
the quality of information available for railroad casualty analysis. In 
addition to proposing revisions to its regulations in the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR), FRA is proposing revisions to its Guide for 
Preparing Accident/Incident Reports (FRA Guide) and to certain 
applicable forms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

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 Masci, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6037
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________




2031. [bull] LOCOMOTIVE SANDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20107

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229.131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the existing requirements 
related to sanders on locomotives. The NPRM would modify the existing 
regulations by permitting additional flexibility in the use of 
locomotives with inoperative sanders. The proposal would provide 
railroads the ability to better utilize and manage their locomotive 
fleets, while ensuring that locomotives are equipped with operative 
sanders in situations where they provide the most benefit both from a 
safety and operational perspective. The NPRM would also make the 
regulations related to operative sanders more consistent with existing 
Canadian standards related to the devices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/06/07                     72 FR 9904
NPRM Comment Period End         05/07/07

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 Masci, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6037
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB83

[[Page 22957]]

_______________________________________________________________________




2032. [bull] [rplus]REGULATORY RELIEF FOR ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED 
PNEUMATIC BRAKE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20302; 49 USC 
20306; 49 USC 20701 to 20702; 49 USC 21301 to 21302

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 229; 49 CFR 232

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish criteria for operating trains 
equipped with Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System 
technology. This rulemaking would also provide regulatory relief, when 
necessary, to promote the transition to Electronically Controlled Brake 
System technology within the rail industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

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 Masci, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6037
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________




2033. [bull] HOURS OF SERVICE RECORDKEEPING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the hours of service 
recordkeeping regulations to allow for the use of electronic 
recordkeeping systems. It would also clarify the existing hours of 
service recordkeeping regulations to ensure that they are applied 
consistently to both paper and electronic records. It would also ensure 
that all records, whether created manually or electronically, would 
allow for proper enforcement of the hours of service law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

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 Masci, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6037
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2034. [rplus]PASSENGER TRAIN EMERGENCY SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103, 20107

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 223; 49 CFR 238; 49 CFR 239

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would promote the safety of passengers and 
crew members in passenger train emergencies by enhancing FRA's 
regulations for passenger train emergency systems. The rulemaking would 
address passenger train emergency communication systems (public address 
and intercom systems), emergency evacuation systems (doors, emergency 
window exits, rescue access windows, and emergency roof access 
locations), and marking signage systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/24/06                    71 FR 50276
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/06
Final Rule                      10/00/07

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: Anna Winkle, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




2035. RAILROAD OPERATING RULES: PROGRAM OF OPERATIONAL TESTS AND 
INSPECTIONS; RAILROAD OPERATING PRACTICES: HANDLING EQUIPMENT, SWITCHES, 
AND DERAILS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 218; 49 CFR 217

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would add requirements to the handling of 
railroad equipment, switches, and derails. These requirements would 
prevent accidents and casualties that can result from the mishandling 
of equipment, switches, and derails, and would be minimum operating 
rule requirements. This rulemaking would also add requirements for 
qualifying railroad testing officers and ensure that each railroad's 
program of operational tests and inspections are focused on reducing 
the number of human factor-caused accidents.

[[Page 22958]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/06                    71 FR 60372
NPRM Comment Period End         12/11/06
Final Rule                      09/00/07

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 Nagler, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20950
Phone: 202 493-6049

RIN: 2130-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2036. [rplus]GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL RAIL LINE RELOCATION AND 
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 109-59

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 1, 2006, Temporary Rules.
Final, Statutory, October 1, 2006, Final Rule.

Abstract: This rulemaking would address the establishment of a grant 
program authorizing the Secretary to provide financial assistance to 
States for local rail line relocation and improvement projects. This 
rulemaking would create a new part to title 49 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations; establish regulations governing financial assistance under 
part 261, including the project selection criteria; and solicit 
applications for Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation Projects. This 
rulemaking is required by section 9002 of the Safe Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act: A legacy for Users (SAFETEA-
LU). Section 9002 authorizes, but does not appropriate, $350,000,000 
per year for each of the fiscal years (FY) 2006 through 2009 for the 
purpose of funding a grant program to provide financial assistance for 
local rail line relocation and improvement projects. Congress has not 
appropriated any funding for the program for FY 2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/17/07                     72 FR 1965
NPRM Comment Period End         03/05/07


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: Kathryn Shelton, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6063
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2037. REVISIONS TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; PENALTY GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5123

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this final rule, the Federal Railroad Administration would 
revise its regulations to reflect revisions to the penalty provisions 
in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security 
Reauthorization Act of 2005 (title VII of the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), 
enacted on August 10, 2005, and effective on October 1, 2005. FRA would 
also revise baseline assessments for several categories of violations, 
including those related to training and security plans, in our Civil 
Penalty Assessment Guidelines. FRA publishes its Guidelines in order to 
provide the regulated community and the general public with information 
on the hazardous materials civil penalty assessment process for 
violations related to the transportation of hazardous materials by 
rail.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/26/06                    71 FR 77293

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-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________




2038. TRACK SAFETY STANDARDS; INSPECTION OF JOINTS IN CONTINUOUS WELDED 
RAIL (CWR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20142

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 8, 2005, title 9, section

[[Page 22959]]

9005(b), SAFETEA-LU requires completion within 90 days.
To be continued.

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Track Safety Standards (49 
CFR part 213) to require track owners to file improved procedures for 
inspecting rail joint bars in continuous welded rail track. This 
rulemaking is required by section 9005(a) of the Safe Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-
LU).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/02/05                    70 FR 66288
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/02/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/19/05
Final Rule                      10/11/06                    71 FR 59677
Final Rule Effective            10/31/06

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: Sarah Grimmer, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 400 Seventh Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6032

RIN: 2130-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________




2039. PROPOSED DIRECT FINAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.49; 49 USC 20103; 49 USC 20107; 49 USC 20114; 
49 USC 20306; 49 USC 20502 to 20504

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish direct final rulemaking 
procedures that will be used to expedite the processing of 
noncontroversial regulatory changes to which no adverse comment is 
anticipated. Under these procedures, FRA could choose to make routine 
or otherwise noncontroversial changes in a direct final rule which 
would become effective a specified number of days after its publication 
in the Federal Register, provided that no written adverse comment, or 
no request for a public hearing, was received before the rule's 
scheduled effective date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/11/06                    71 FR 59698
NPRM Comment Period End         12/11/06
Final Rule                      03/07/07                    72 FR 10086
Final Rule Effective            04/06/07

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: Patricia V Sun, Trial Attorney, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue 
NW., MS-10, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6060
Fax: 202 493-6068

RIN: 2130-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________




2040. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY RELIEF DOCKET AND PROCEDURES FOR 
HANDLING PETITIONS FOR EMERGENCY WAIVER RELIEF FROM THE FEDERAL 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 20103

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 211.45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a Federal Railroad 
Administration Emergency Relief Docket, and set forth procedures for 
obtaining waivers from a safety rule, regulation, or standard during an 
emergency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/30/06                    71 FR 51517
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/30/06
Final Rule                      04/09/07                    72 FR 17433
Final Rule Effective            04/09/07

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 Masci, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-6037
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2130-AB79
BILLING CODE 4910--06--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                        Prerule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2041. PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 3026(b)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 633

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would make the following changes, as required 
by SAFETEA-LU, to the existing Project Management Oversight rule: A 
definition of ``major capital project'' that excludes a project to 
acquire rolling stock or to maintain or rehabilitate a vehicle and a 
requirement that oversight begin during the preliminary engineering 
stage of a project, unless it is more appropriate to begin the 
oversight during another stage of the project, to maximize the 
transportation benefits associated with project management oversight. 
In addition to the changes required by SAFETEA-LU, FTA will take this 
opportunity to update 49 CFR 633 in

[[Page 22960]]

its entirety. This will require a reevaluation of 49 CFR 633 component 
parts, including the definition of a major capital project, risk 
assessments, rightsizing, technical capacity, project management plan, 
financing plan, and procurement/project delivery methods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Aaron James, Director, Office of Engineering, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-0107
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2042. [rplus]MAJOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROJECTS--NEW/SMALL STARTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 3011

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 611

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 7, 2006.

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a simplified evaluation 
process for projects seeking less than $75 million in New Starts funds. 
The rule will set out FTA's evaluation and rating process for proposed 
projects based on the results of project justification and local 
financial commitment. This action is mandated by SAFETEA-LU.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/30/06                     71 FR 4864
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/10/06
NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1733
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




2043. CHARTER BUS OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 3023(d)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 604

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to the direction contained in SAFETEA-LU, section 
3023(d), the FTA established a committee to develop, through negotiated 
rulemaking procedures, recommendations for improving the regulation 
regarding unauthorized competition from recipients of Federal financial 
assistance. The proposed revisions contained in the NPRM represent a 
complete revision of the charter service regulations contained in 49 
CFR part 604. The NPRM contains the consensus work product of the 
Charter Bus Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (CBNRAC), which 
was able to reach consensus on the majority of the regulatory language. 
Where the CBNRAC was unable to reach consensus, FTA proposes revisions 
to the charter service regulations based on the open, informed exchange 
of information that took place during meetings with the CBNRAC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/07                     72 FR 7526
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Additional Information: On January 10, this rule was downgraded to 
nonsignificant.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Martineau, Senior Attorney Advisor, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Fax: 202 366-3809

RIN: 2132-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




2044. REVISIONS TO THE JOINT FTA/FHWA NEPA REGULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 6010

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, August 10, 2006.
NPRM, Statutory, August 10, 2006.

Abstract: Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would establish 
categorical exclusions for activities that support the deployment of 
intelligent transportation infrastructure and systems from the 
requirement that an environmental assessment or an environmental impact 
statement be prepared under section 102 of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) in compliance with the standards for 
categorical exclusions established by NEPA. In addition, this 
rulemaking would resolve inconsistencies between the regulation and the 
new 23 U.S.C. 139, created by section 6002 of SAFETEA-LU. Finally, the 
rulemaking proposes to update the regulation to reflect changes in the 
law and Agency practice over the years, and

[[Page 22961]]

make minor additions and changes to the list of categorical exclusions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1733
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________




2045. [bull] NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE RURAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5335

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend current FTA National Transit 
Database regulations to include reporting requirements for recipients 
of nonurbanized area formula grants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/07                    72 FR 14061
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Shauna Coleman, Senior Legal Analyst, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW. 
Room 9316, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4063
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2046. [rplus]PROTECTION OF PARKS, WILDLIFE AND WATERFOWL REFUGES, AND 
HISTORICAL SITES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 23 USC 138; 49 USC 303; PL 109-59, sec 6009

CFR Citation: 23 CFR 771; 23 CFR 774; 49 CFR 623

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 10, 2006.

Abstract: This FTA/FHWA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to 
be considered and the standards to be applied in determining the 
prudence and feasibility of alternatives under section 4(f)(138 of 
title 23, U.S. Code, and section 303 of title 49, U.S. Code). Section 
4(f) properties include certain parks, recreation areas, wildlife and 
waterfowl refuges, and historic sites described in section 4(f) of the 
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (Pub.L. 89-670). Section 4(f) 
generally prohibits the use of such properties for transportation 
projects unless the Secretary of Transportation finds there is no 
feasible and prudent alternative and all possible planning to minimize 
the harm is undertaken.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/06                    71 FR 42611
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/06
Final Rule                      10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1733
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2125-AF14
RIN: 2132-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________




2047. [rplus]PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY GRANTS--SAFETEA-LU

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 3028

CFR Citation: 6 CFR 35; 49 CFR 601

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006.

Abstract: FTA will publish a direct final rule establishing in 49 CFR 
601, subpart E, a reference where information on the transportation 
security grant program can be found. Given that DHS will administer the 
rule in consultation with FTA, on behalf of DOT, a direct final rule 
fulfills the intent of section 3028(c) of SAFTEA-LU, that DOT and DHS 
jointly issue final regulations outlining the requirements and 
characteristics of public transportation security grants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               01/00/08

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: Shauna Coleman, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590

[[Page 22962]]

Phone: 202 493-0542
Fax: 202 366-3809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2048. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVER PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 3023

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would address issues not covered in the Buy 
America final rule (FR) signed March 14, 2006. The following issues 
were not addressed in the FR due to their complexity: 1) Justification 
for public interest waiver; 2) microprocessor and post-award waivers; 
3) definition of final assembly; 4) proposed changes to communication 
equipment; and 5) the definition of end product and a representative 
list of end products. FTA held a public meeting on February 13, 2007, 
in conjunction with the issuance of its NPRM to further discuss issues 
with stakeholders and the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second NPRM                     11/30/06                    71 FR 69412
Second NPRM Comment Period End  02/28/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: FTA published a final rule to amend 49 CFR 
parts 661 and 663 as required by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, 
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) 
(Pub L. 109-59, August 10, 2005). The Federal Transit Administration 
(FTA) proposed certain changes to the Buy America requirements on 
November 21, 2005 (70 FR 71246). Because of the complexity of a number 
of recommendations and issues presented during the comment period, FTA 
decided to split the rulemaking and published a final rule on those 
issues that received little or no public comment. This new NPRM will 
address the issues raised in the NPRM published on November 21, 2005, 
but not addressed in the final rule.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Richard Wong, Attorney-Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0675
Fax: 202 366-3809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2049. [rplus]METROPOLITAN AND STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 3005

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 613; 23 CFR 450

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006.

Abstract: This joint rulemaking with FHWA sets standards for the annual 
listing of projects for which Federal funds have been obligated in the 
preceding year and specify the types of data to be included in the 
listing, including sufficient information about each project to 
identify its type, location, and amounts obligated. This rulemaking is 
mandated by SAFETEA-LU.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/06                    71 FR 33510
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/06
Final Rule                      02/14/07                     72 FR 7224
Final Rule Effective            03/16/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Christopher VanWyk, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1733
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 2125-AF09
RIN: 2132-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




2050. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 5314(a)(6)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FTA must issue a regulation only if it decides to establish 
the Medical Transportation Demonstration Grant Program. Since FTA will 
not be awarding grants for the program at this time, there is no need 
to issue a rule to implement and administer the program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Terminated                      02/23/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 22963]]

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Arthur Lopez, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-0539
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




2051. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5334(a)(11)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking established a new subpart in 601 of title 49 
of the Code of Federal Regulations, establishing an ``emergency relief 
docket'' by which grantees may request and be granted relief from FTA 
regulations in times of national and regional emergencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/06                    71 FR 44957
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Rule                      01/09/07                      72 FR 910
Final Rule Effective            02/08/07

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

RIN: 2132-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




2052. CLEAN FUELS GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 3010

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 624

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would convert the Clean Fuels Grant program 
to a discretionary grant program in accordance with the Safe, 
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy 
for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (Pub. L. 109-59, August 10, 2005). TEA-21 
established the Clean Fuels Formula Grant Program as a formula grant 
program with a two-fold purpose: 1) To assist nonattainment and 
maintenance areas in achieving or maintaining air quality attainment 
status and 2) to support emerging clean fuel and advanced propulsion 
technologies for transit buses and create markets for these 
technologies. Congress has determined that the program will now be a 
discretionary program subject to the statutory requirements of the 
urbanized area formula grants program of section 5307 of title 49 
United States Code.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      03/30/07                    72 FR 15049
Final Rule Effective            04/30/07

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: Scheryl Portee, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA91
BILLING CODE 4910--57--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)



_______________________________________________________________________




2053. [bull] SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES: INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF CIVIL 
MONETARY PENALTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 983(a); 33 USC 984(4)

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 13, 2006, Inflation 
adjustment of civil penalties.

Abstract: This final rule implements the Federal Civil Penalties 
Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 as amended by the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996. The rule adjusts the amount of the statutory 
civil penalty for violation of the Seaway Regulations and Rules under 
the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 (PWSA), as 
amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/13/06                    71 FR 66112

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 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0091
Fax: 202-366-7147
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2135-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________




2054. [bull] SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES: PERIODIC UPDATE, VARIOUS 
CATEGORIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 983(a); 33 USC 984 (a)(4)

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 401; 49 CFR 1.52

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 22964]]

Abstract: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and 
the St. Lawrence Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under 
international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the 
St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in 
Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the 
SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the 
Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes update 
the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of 
Vessel; Preclearance and Security for Tolls; Seaway Navigation; 
Dangerous Cargo; and General. These amendments are necessary to take 
account of updated procedures and will enhance the safety of transits 
through the Seaway. Several of the amendments are merely editorial or 
for clarification of existing requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/06                    71 FR 70336
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/07
Final Rule                      01/22/07                     72 FR 2619
Final Rule Effective            02/21/07

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 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0091
Fax: 202-366-7147
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2135-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________




2055. [bull] TARIFF OF TOLLS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 33 USC 983(a), 984(a)(4) and 988, as amended

CFR Citation: 33 CFR 402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and 
the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under 
international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the 
St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls in their respective jurisdictions. 
The Tariff sets forth the level of tolls assessed on all commodities 
and vessels transiting the facilities operated by the SLSDC and the 
SLSMC. The SLSDC is revising its regulations to reflect the fees and 
charges levied by the SLSMC in Canada starting in the 2007 navigation 
season, which are effective only in Canada. An amendment to increase 
the minimum charge per lock for those vessels that are not pleasure 
craft or subject in Canada to tolls under items 1 and 2 of the Tariff 
for full or partial transit of the Seaway will apply in the U.S. Also, 
the SLSDC is changing the toll charged per pleasure craft using the 
U.S. locks from $25 U.S. or $30 Canadian to $30 U.S. or $30 Canadian.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/06                    71 FR 76228
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/07
Final Rule                      01/31/07                     72 FR 4430
Final Rule Effective            03/02/07

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 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0091
Fax: 202-366-7147
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2135-AA25
BILLING CODE 4910--61--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2056. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103, 5121(e); 49 USC 5103, 5121(e)

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 11, 2005, Temporary Rule.
Final, Statutory, August 10, 2006, Final Rule.

Abstract: Pursuant to a mandate in SAFETEA-LU (section 7118 of Pub.L. 
109-59), this rulemaking would establish procedural regulations to 
implement authority provided to DOT to open packages believed to 
contain hazardous materials; remove such packages from transportation; 
gather information; order the package transported to a facility for 
examination and analysis; obtain assistance from qualified persons; and 
issue emergency restrictions, prohibitions, recalls, or out-of-service 
orders to abate an imminent hazard.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/07

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: Jackie Cho, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4400
Fax: 202 366-7041
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE13

[[Page 22965]]

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2057. [rplus]PIPELINE SAFETY: DISTRIBUTION INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108 to 60110, 60113, 
60118; 49 CFR 1.53.

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish integrity management program 
requirements appropriate for gas distribution pipeline operators. This 
rulemaking would require gas distribution pipeline operators to develop 
and implement programs to better assure the integrity of their pipeline 
systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket Nos. PHMSA-04-18938 and PHMSA-04-19854.

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________




2058. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: FUEL CELLS TRANSPORTED BY PASSENGER AIRCRAFT 
IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking action would adopt standards for transporting 
fuel cell systems, fuel cell cartridges, and spare fuel cell cartridges 
in carry-on baggage on board by passenger-carrying aircraft. This 
rulemaking action would harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations 
with regulations recently adopted by the International Civil Aviation 
Organization that are scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2007. 
The rulemaking action would increase the level of safety associated 
with transporting fuel cell cartridges and spare fuel cell cartridges 
and facilitate the transport of these materials in international 
commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-243; PHMSA 06 25446

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Eileen Edmonson, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________




2059. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY 
RESPONSE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the HMR by requiring shippers 
utilizing a third-party to provide emergency response information by 
telephone to identify the person registered with the third-party 
provider on shipping papers. The rulemaking would ensure a third-party 
provider is able to identify the shipment for which it is responsible 
and provide necessary information to transport workers and first 
responders in the event of a hazardous materials incident.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: PHMSA Docket HM-206

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________




2060. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: MISCELLANEOUS CARGO TANK MOTOR VEHICLE 
AND CYLINDER ISSUES; PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107; 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise certain requirements applicable 
to the manufacturing, maintenance, and use of DOT specification cargo 
tank motor vehicles, DOT specification cylinders, and UN pressure 
receptacles. The revisions are based on petitions for rulemaking 
submitted by the regulated community and are intended to clarify 
regulatory requirements and reduce operating burdens on manufacturers, 
requalifiers, carriers, shippers, and users.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-218E

URL For More Information:

[[Page 22966]]

dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Cameron H. Satterthwaite, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




2061. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: MISCELLANEOUS PACKAGING AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 174; 49 CFR 178

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would add provisions for Large Packagings and 
revise the specification requirements for non-bulk packagings and 
portable tanks. This rulemaking would address issues raised through 
enforcement actions and requests for clarification of the regulations 
by packaging manufacturers, third-part labs, and shippers. The 
proposals would address packaging closures, design modifications that 
may or may not require recertification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/01/06                    71 FR 52017
NPRM Comment Period End         11/30/06
Final Rule                      12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________




2062. 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 consolidate and revise requirements 
authorizing the use of international standards for transporting 
hazardous materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/06                     71 FR 4544
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




2063. [rplus]TRANSPORTATION OF LITHIUM BATTERIES

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 consolidate RIN 2137-AE05 
``Transportation of Lithium Batteries'' and RIN 2137-AD48 ``Hazardous 
Materials; Transportation of Lithium Batteries.'' The merging of the 
rulemakings into one final rule would simplify and make easier to 
understand the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) changes applicable 
to lithium batteries. Both RIN numbers would be retained for the final 
rule. RIN 2137-AE05 would prohibit the offering for transportation and 
transportation of primary lithium batteries and cells as cargo aboard 
passenger-carrying aircraft. This prohibition would apply to both 
foreign and domestic passenger-carrying aircraft entering, leaving, or 
operating in the United States. The rule would also 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. With the merging of 
RIN 2137-AD48, this rule would also revise requirements applicable to 
the transportation of lithium batteries to achieve greater consistency 
with international requirements. It responds to NTSB recommendations. 
PHMSA has prepared and published for public comment an Initial 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) in order to determine the impact 
of its proposal on small entities.

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
Correction                      09/28/06                    71 FR 56894
Final Rule                      09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 22967]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: PHMSA-04-19886; Docket No. HM-224E to be merged 
with PHMSA-02-11989; Docket HM-224C for the final rule stage.

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________




2064. PIPELINE SAFETY: INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS AND 
CLARIFICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108 to 60110, 60113, and 
60118

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192; 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document addresses regulations for pipeline integrity 
management in high consequence areas. The rulemaking allows more 
flexibility in the reassessment interval for hazardous liquid pipeline, 
and requires 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                            12/15/05                    70 FR 74262
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/06
Written Comments on the proposed 
regulatory changes.             02/13/06
Written engineering analysis and 
technical data.                 04/16/06
Public Meeting                  06/26/06                    71 FR 25640
Final Rule                      04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PHMSA-04-18938

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Mike Israni, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4571
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________




2065. 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 new and replaced pipelines to 
be designed and constructed in a manner that reduces the risk of 
internal corrosion. This rulemaking addresses an NTSB recommendation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/05                    70 FR 74262
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/06
Public Meeting                  06/28/06                    71 FR 25640
Final Rule                      04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PHMSA-05-22642

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
_______________________________________________________________________




2066. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 173; 49 CFR 175; 49 CFR 177 to 178; 49 CFR 
180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This nonsignificant rulemaking would make miscellaneous 
amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations based on petitions 
for rulemaking and PHMSA initiative. This rulemaking would update, 
clarify, and provide relief from various HMR requirements, primarily to 
reduce regulatory burdens on industry, including: (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''; and (4) 
authorizing the use of alternative angle valves on cargo tanks that 
transport chlorine.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/06                    71 FR 55757
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/06
Final Rule                      10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-218D

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Cameron H. Satterthwaite, Transportation Regulations 
Specialist, Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 
20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________




2067. REGISTRATION AND FEE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq, as amended by title VII of PL 109-
59;

[[Page 22968]]

199 Stat 594; 49 USC 5101 et seq, as amended by title VII of PL 109-59; 
199 Stat 594

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would increase the registration fee for 
persons who do not meet the U.S. Small Business Administration criteria 
for defining a small business to (1) $1,975 (plus a $25 administrative 
fee) for 2007-08 and (2) $2,975 (plus a $25 administrative fee) for 
2008-09 and the following years. This increase is necessary to fund the 
national Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grants program at 
approximately $28,000,000 as authorized in the Hazardous Materials 
Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorizaation Act of 2005, title 
VII of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity 
Act--A Legacy for Users, Public Law 109-59.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/06                    71 FR 46884
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No.: HM-208

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________




2068. PIPELINE SAFETY: PARTIAL RELIEF FROM PUBLIC AWARENESS REGULATIONS 
FOR CERTAIN SMALL OPERATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5103, 60102, 60104, 60108, 60110, 60113, and 
60118

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 192

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would revise pipeline safety regulations for 
operators' public awareness programs to address a petition from the gas 
distribution pipeline industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/06                    71 FR 57457
NPRM Comment Period End         11/28/06
Final Rule                      09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: PHMSA-2003-15852

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Blaine Keener, Department of Transportation, Pipeline 
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0970
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________




2069. [bull] HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISIONS TO THE LIST OF HAZARDOUS 
SUBSTANCES AND REPORTABLE QUANTITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq; 42 USC 11011 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: PHMSA is revising the ``List of Hazardous Substances and 
Reportable Quantities'' that appears in Table 1 of Appendix A to 
section 172.101 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to incorporate 
updates to the list of hazardous substances recently adopted by the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This action is required under 
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability 
Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization 
Act of 1986, which requires PHMSA to list and regulate all hazardous 
substances designated by EPA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-145N

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Dirk Der Kinderen, Department of Transportation, 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE24

[[Page 22969]]

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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



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2070. 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 would address the need for enhanced security 
requirements for motor carrier transportation of hazardous materials. 
DHS is the primary Federal agency responsible for security in all modes 
of transportation. Consistent with the DHS-DOT MOU and the PHMSA-TSA 
Annex to the MOU, PHMSA and FMCSA, in consultation with TSA, have 
determined that any rulemaking to enhance the security of motor carrier 
shipments of hazardous materials should be conducted by TSA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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. PHMSA has 
assumed the lead role from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, which has closed its rulemaking action under RIN 2136-
AA71. Any further rulemaking will be addressed under 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
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Split from 2126-AA71
RIN: 2137-AD70
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2071. [rplus]PIPELINE SAFETY: PROTECTING UNUSUALLY SENSITIVE AREAS FROM 
RURAL ONSHORE HAZARDOUS LIQUID GATHERING LINES AND LOW-STRESS LINES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 195

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, October 24, 1995, Mandated by Pipeline 
Safety statute of 1992.

Abstract: This rulemaking would establish limited safety rules for 
rural onshore hazardous liquid gathering pipelines and low stress 
pipelines that are within a defined buffer of an unusually sensitive 
area. These areas include drinking water and ecological resource areas, 
which are particularly vulnerable to a pipeline release. The safety 
requirements would address the most common threats to the integrity of 
these pipelines.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Public Meeting                  12/13/05                    70 FR 61690
Public Meeting                  06/26/06                    71 FR 25640
NPRM                            09/06/06                    71 FR 52504
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. PHMSA-03-15864

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Lane Miller, Pipeline Security Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 405 954-4969
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD98
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2072. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ENHANCING RAIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 
AND SECURITY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SHIPMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172 to 174; 49 CFR 179

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration 
(FRA), PHMSA would revise the current requirements on the safe and 
secure transportation of hazardous materials transported in commerce by 
rail. It may require rail carriers to (1) compile annual data on 
certain shipments of hazardous materials and use the data to analyze 
safety and security risks along rail transportation routes where those 
materials are transported; (2) assess alternative routing options and 
make routing decisions based on those assessments; and (3) clarify the 
current security plan requirements to address en route storage and 
delays in transit.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Request for Comments            08/10/04                    69 FR 50987
Comment Period End              10/18/04
NPRM                            12/21/06                    71 FR 76834
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE02

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2073. [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 and 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. 
In the last Internet report, we were moving forward with an NPRM with a 
publication date scheduled in June 2007. We have decided to reopen the 
comment period for the ANPRM to accommodate a public meeting in March 
2007 that will assist with the development of the NPRM.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/16/05                    70 FR 69493
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/14/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket No. HM-238;

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Ben Supko, Transportation Regulations Specialist, 
Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-8553
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE06
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2074. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY PLANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to two industry petitions for rulemaking, this 
rulemaking will reconsider and refine the list of hazardous materials 
for which security plans are currently required. The industry 
petitioners asked PHMSA to amend the security plan regulations to 
create a distinction between hazardous materials that present a 
significant security risk while in transportation and the vast majority 
of hazardous materials that pose no significant security risk in 
transportation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/21/06                    71 FR 55156
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/20/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM-232

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE22
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



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2075. [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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/06/04                    69 FR 25470
Comment Period Extended         08/04/04                    69 FR 47074
Extended NPRM Comment Period End12/13/04
Final Rule                      01/31/07                     72 FR 4442
Final Rule Effective            10/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD33
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2076. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; TRANSPORTATION OF LITHIUM BATTERIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5101 to 5127

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CFR Citation: 49 CFR 172 to 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is being merged with RIN 2137-AE05; HM-224E 
(also lithium batteries) for the final rule stage. Both RIN numbers 
will be retained. The merging of the two documents into one final rule 
will simplify and make easier to understand the HMR changes applicable 
to lithium batteries. The merging of this rulemaking (RIN 2137-AD48) 
would revise requirements applicable to the transportation of lithium 
batteries to achieve greater consistency with international 
requirements. The rulemaking would respond to NTSB recommendations. 
PHMSA has prepared and published for public comment an Initial 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) in order to determine the impact 
of its proposal on small entities. With the merging of RIN 2137-AE05, 
the rulemaking would also prohibit the offering for transportation and 
transportation of primary lithium batteries and cells as cargo aboard 
passenger-carrying aircraft. This prohibition would apply to both 
foreign and domestic passenger-carrying aircraft entering, leaving, or 
operating in the United States. The rule would also 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Merged With 2137-AE05           01/17/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: HM Docket: HM-224C, PHMSA-02-11989 (RIN 2137-
AD48) to be merged with Docket HM-224E, PHMSA-04-19886 (RIN 2137-AE05) 
for final rule stage.

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AD48
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2077. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY: 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 et seq; 49 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation: 49 CFR 171 to 180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials 
Regulations to maintain consistency with international standards. The 
amendments are necessary because of recent changes to the International 
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, the International Civil Aviation 
Organization's (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe 
Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and the United Nations (UN) 
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Harmonization 
serves to facilitate international transportation while ensuring the 
safety of people, property, and the environment. The most significant 
revisions include (1) incorporation by reference of the updated ICAO 
Technical Instructions, IMDG Code and UN Recommendations; (2) 
amendments to the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) to add, revise, or 
remove certain proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, 
special provisions, packaging authorizations, bulk packaging 
requirements, passenger and cargo aircraft maximum quantity 
limitations, and vessel stowage provisions; (3) extension of the 
existing grandfather provisions for the continued use of IM 101, IM 102 
and DOT 51 portable tanks; (4) addition, removal, and revision of 
certain entries to the List of Marine Pollutants; (5) adoption of an 
alternative shipping paper description; and (6) redesign of the ORGANIC 
PEROXIDE label and placard.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/31/06                    71 FR 51894
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/06
Final Rule                      12/29/06                    71 FR 78596
Final Rule Effective            01/01/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Docket HM-215I

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2137-AE16
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2078. LAUNCH BARGE WAIVER PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 49 CFR 1.66; PL 108-293, 118 Stat 1028; 46 App USC 
1114(b)

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 389 (New)

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
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/19/05                    70 FR 60770
NPRM Comment Period End         12/13/05
Reply Comment Period            08/15/06                    71 FR 46887
Reply Comment Period End        10/16/06
Final Rule                      05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

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

RIN: 2133-AB67
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Maritime Administration (MARAD)



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2079. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT PILOT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 46 app USC 1114(b); PL 109-163; 49 CFR 1.66

CFR Citation: 46 CFR 296

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 6, 2006, sec 3503 of PL 109-
163 directs MARAD to publish an NPRM within 30 days of the date of 
enactment (i.e., within 30 days of 01/06/06).

Abstract: This final rule will amend the Maritime Administration's 
(MARAD's) regulations governing its pilot program for the reimbursement 
of costs of qualified maintenance and repair (M&R) of Maritime Security 
Program (MSP) vessels performed in United States shipyards. Under 
section 3503 of Public Law 109-163, the Secretary of Transportation, 
acting through the Maritime Administrator, is directed to implement 
regulations that, among other things, replace MARAD's voluntary M&R 
reimbursement program with a mandatory system.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/08/06                     71 FR 6438
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/06
Reply Comment Period            08/23/06                    71 FR 49399
Reply Comment Period End        09/22/06
Final Rule                      02/06/07                     72 FR 5342
Final Rule Effective            03/08/07

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: Jean E. McKeever, Associate Administrator, Department 
of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-5737
Fax: 202-366-3511
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2133-AB68
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Research and Innovative Technologies Administration (RITA)



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2080. SUBMISSION OF AVIATION DATA VIA THE INTERNET

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

Legal Authority: 49 USC 329(b)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 217; 14 CFR 234; 14 CFR 241; 14 CFR 250; 14 CFR 
291; 14 CFR 298; 14 CFR 374a

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose that U.S. and foreign air 
carriers submit their required recurrent financial, traffic, 
operational, and consumer reports via the Internet. The proposed action 
would enhance security of the data, reduce air carriers' mailing costs, 
eliminate the need for the Bureau to keypunch hardcopy data, and 
provide submitters immediate notification and a receipt that their data 
has been received by the Bureau.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/20/06                    71 FR 76226
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/07
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Public Compliance Cost: ; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 2005

URL For More Information:
dms.dot.gov

URL For Public Comments:
dms.dot.gov

Agency Contact: Bernard Stankus, Department of Transportation, Research 
and Innovative Technologies Administration, Room 4125, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001
Phone: 202 366-4387
Fax: 202 366-3383
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2139-AA11
[FR Doc. 07-01597 Filed 04-27-07; 8:45 am]
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