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

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)






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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

14 CFR Chs. I-III

23 CFR Chs. I-III

33 CFR Chs. I and IV

46 CFR Chs. I-III

48 CFR Ch. 12

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

OST Docket 99-5129

Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

General

     You should direct all comments and inquiries on the agenda in 
general to Neil R. Eisner, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation 
and Enforcement, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., 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 April 30, 2007 (72 FR 22884). The next one 
is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register in April 2008.

     Beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the Internet will be the 
basic means for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete 
Unified Agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a 
format that offers users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain 
information from the Agenda database.

     Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for 
the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), DOT's printed agenda entries 
include only:

1. The Agency's agenda preamble;

2. rules that are in the Agency's regulatory flexibility agenda, in 
accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are likely 
to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities; and

3. any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review under 
section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

     Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain 
information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda 
requirements. These elements are: Sequence Number; Title; Section 
610 Review, if applicable; Legal Authority; Abstract; Timetable; 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required; Agency Contact; and 
Regulation Identifier Number (RIN). Additional information (for 
detailed list see section heading ``Explanation of Information on 
the Agenda'') on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda 
published on the Internet. In addition, for fall editions of the 
Agenda, the entire Regulatory Plan will continue to be printed in 
the Federal Register, as in past years, including DOT's regulatory 
plan.

     For this edition of the DOT's regulatory agenda, the most 
important significant regulatory actions and a Statement of 
Regulatory Priorities are included in The Regulatory Plan, which 
appears in both the online Unified Agenda and in part II of the 
Federal Register that includes the Unified Agenda.

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)

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decides a rule is subject to its review under Executive Order 
12866, we have classified it as significant in the agenda.

Explanation of Information on the Agenda

     The format for this agenda is required by a fall 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 
as a part of an established body of technical requirements (such as 
the Federal Aviation Administration's Airspace Rules), to keep 
those requirements operationally current, we only include the 
general category of the regulations, the identity of a contact 
office or official, and an indication of the expected number of 
regulations; we do not list individual regulations.

     In the ``Timetable'' column, we use abbreviations to indicate 
the particular documents being considered. ANPRM stands for Advance 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, SNPRM for Supplemental Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking, and NPRM for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 
Listing a future date in this column does not mean we have made a 
decision to issue a document; it is the earliest date on which we 
expect to make a decision on whether to issue it. In addition, 
these dates are based on current schedules. Information received 
subsequent to the issuance of this agenda could result in a 
decision not to take regulatory action or in changes to proposed 
publication dates. For example, the need for further evaluation 
could result in a later publication date; evidence of a greater 
need for the regulation could result in an earlier publication 
date.

     Finally, a dot () preceding an entry indicates that 
the entry appears in the agenda for the first time.

Request for Comments
General

     Our agenda is intended primarily for the use of the public. 
Since its inception, we have made modifications and refinements 
that we believe provide the public with more helpful information, 
as well as make the agenda easier to use. We would like you, the 
public, to make suggestions or comments on how the agenda could be 
further improved.

Reviews

     We also seek your suggestions on which of our existing 
regulations you believe need to be reviewed to determine whether 
they should be revised or revoked. We particularly draw your 
attention to the Department's review plan in Appendix D.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

     The Department is especially interested in obtaining 
information on requirements that have a ``significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities'' and, therefore, 
must be reviewed under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you have 
any suggested regulations, please submit them to us, along with 
your explanation of why they should be reviewed.

     In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, comments 
are specifically invited on regulations that we have targeted for 
review under section 610 of the Act. The phrase (Section 610 
Review) appears at the end of the title for these reviews. Please 
see Appendix D for the Department's section 610 review plans.

Federalism

     Executive Order 13132 requires us to develop an accountable 
process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input by State and local 
officials in the development of regulatory policies that have 
federalism implications.'' ``Policies that have federalism 
implications'' are defined in the Executive order to include 
regulations that have substantial direct effects on the States, on 
the relationship between the National Government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government. Therefore, we encourage State and local 
governments to provide us with information about how the 
Department's rulemakings impact them.

Purpose

     The Department is publishing this regulatory agenda in the 
Federal Register to share with interested members of the public the 
Department's preliminary expectations regarding its future 
regulatory actions. This should enable the public to be more aware 
of the Department's regulatory activity and should result in more 
effective public participation. This publication in the Federal 
Register does not impose any binding obligation on the Department 
or any of the offices within the Department with regard to any 
specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action, in addition to the 
items listed, is not precluded.

Dated: 

 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.

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Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

(Name of contact person), Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

(Name of contact person), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

(Name of contact person), National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

(Name of contact person), Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)

(Name of contact person), Saint Lawrence Seaway Development 
Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

(Name of contact person), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration (PHMSA), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20590.

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-5169.

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)

(Name of contact person), The Research and Innovative Technology 
Administration (RITA),1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 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, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

Office of the Secretary (OST)

     To obtain a copy of a specific regulatory document or to 
receive future copies of the Department's regulatory agenda write 
to: Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and Enforcement, C-50, 
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., 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 - Jennifer Outhouse, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0761.

FMCSA - Theresa M. Rowlett, Regulatory Ombudsman, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0596.

NHTSA - Steve Wood, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-2992.

FRA - Jason Schlosberg, Office of Chief Counsel, 1120 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Room 7034, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 493-6032.

FTA - Richard Wong, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4063.

SLSDC - Craig Middlebrook, General Counsel's Office, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0091.

PHMSA - Patricia Burke, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4400.

MARAD -Christine Gurland, Office of Chief Counsel, Maritime 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; 
telephone (202) 366-5157.

RITA - Robert Monniere, Office of Chief Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-5498.

OST - Neil Eisner, Office of Regulation and Enforcement, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-4723.

Appendix C--Public Rulemaking Dockets

     Please note that effective October 1, 2007, the process for 
submitting and reviewing comments will change. All comments via the 
Internet will be submitted through the Federal Docket Management 
System (FDMS) at the following address: http://www.regulations.gov. 
The FDMS allows the public to search, view, download, and comment 
on all Federal agency rulemaking documents in one central online 
system. The above referenced Internet address will also allow the 
public to sign up 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 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, 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

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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 agenda. For any section 610 review, we will provide the 
required notice prior to the review.

Part II- The Review Process
The Analysis

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

Section 610 Review

     The Agency will analyze each of the rules in a given year's 
group to determine whether any rule has a SEIOSNOSE and, thus, 
requires review in accordance with section 610 of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act. The level of analysis will, of course, depend on 
the nature of the rule and its applicability. Publication of 
agencies' section 610 analyses 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

     The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) section 610 requires 
agencies to provide information concerning any rule that may have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities (SEISNOSE) in the spring and fall of each year as part of 
the Unified Agenda. FMCSA has completed the fourth year of its 
condensed 5-year analytical review cycle to evaluate whether our 
regulations and rules impose a SEISNOSE. The Agency's 5-year review 
plan coincides with the Department of Transportation's 10-year 
schedule for meeting the RFA section 610 requirements. We have also 
scheduled more in-depth regulatory reviews to determine if our 
rules are redundant, provide the intended safety benefit, are 
unnecessarily burdensome to small entities, written in plain 
language (consistent with Executive Order 12988 and 63 FR 31885), 
and still serve a meaningful purpose, or need to be modified.

FTA

     FTA will continue to 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

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conformity, pursuant to relevant statutes.

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 through an online search at www.reginfo.gov. For further 
information on the pending reviews, see the agenda entries.

                                             OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           14 CFR parts 200 through 212............................................          1998          1999
2           14 CFR parts 213 through 232............................................          1999          2000
3           14 CFR parts 234 through 254............................................          2000          2001
4           14 CFR parts 255 through 298 and 49 CFR part 40.........................          2001          2002
5           14 CFR parts 300 through 373............................................          2002          2003
6           14 CFR parts 374 through 398............................................          2003          2004
7           14 CFR part 399 and 49 CFR parts 1 through 11...........................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 17 through 28..............................................          2005          2006
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 9 (fall 2006) List of rules continuing to be analyzed
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
Year 10 (fall 2007) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during the 
next year
49 CFR parts 91 through 99,
48 CFR parts 1201 through 1253, and new parts and subparts

                                         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 reviews, 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 reviews, 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.

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 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 reviews, 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 reviews, 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 found no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: In conducting the section 610 reviews, 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 reviews, 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 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 reviews, 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

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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.

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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
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 9 (fall 2006) List of Rules analyzed and summary of the results
23 CFR part 1200 - Uniform procedures for State Highway Safety Programs
 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 1205 - Highway Safety Programs; Determinations of 
Effectiveness
 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 1206 -- Rules of Procedure for Invoking Sanctions under the 
Highway Safety Act of 1966
 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 1208 - Minimal Drinking Age
 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 1210 - Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Minors
 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 1215 - Use of Safety Belts - Compliance and Transfer-of-
Funds 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: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 1225 - Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons
 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 1235 - Uniform System for Parking for Persons with 
Disabilities
 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 1240 - Safety Incentive Grants for Use of Seat Belts - 
Allocations Based on Seat Belt Use rates

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 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. This section applies primarily to 
State transportation agencies that are not small entities.
 Plain Language: FHWA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
23 CFR part 1250 - Political Subdivision Participation in State Highway 
Safety Programs
 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 1251 - State Highway Safety Agency
 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 1252 - State Matching of Planning and Administration Costs
 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 10 (fall 2007) New Parts and Subparts
 None

                                   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 9 (fall 2006) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 360 - Fees for Motor Carrier Registration and Insurance
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. This administrative part allows 
FMCSA to collect one-time nominal registration and insurance fees for 
commercial motor carriers. The fees do not place any significant cost 
burden on small entities. The rule does allow for a significant cost to 
self-insure, but this option applies to a select group of large 
carriers.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will integrate plain language techniques 
to the extent possible as it rewrites these rulemakings to address 
SAFETEA-LU provisions, which directed the replacement of three current 
identification and registration systems with a single online Federal 
``Unified Registration System (URS).''
 General: Authority to set and collect fees is in 31 U.S.C. 
9701 and 49 U.S.C 13908; a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published 
in the Federal Register on May 19, 2005, and proposed rewriting 49 CFR 
part 360 to incorporate major components of 49 CFR parts 365, 366, and 
368, consistent with the URS.
49 CFR part 365 - Rules Governing Applications for Operating Authority
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. This administrative rule allows 
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) carriers to protest a rejected 
application for operating authority; but since no entity is obliged to 
file a protest, we find no significant costs imposed on small entities.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will integrate plain language techniques 
as it rewrites these rulemakings and will integrate this part into 49 
CFR part 360, consistent with the Federal ``Unified Registration 
System.''
 General: This part is still relevant as it provides carriers, 
which satisfy minimum safety and financial insurance safety fitness 
requirements, the authority to operate.
49 CFR part 366 - Designation of Process Agent
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. These rules require motor carriers 
to designate court-related process agents for every State in which they 
operate to enable the claimant to adjudicate a claim in the 
jurisdiction where the claim arises. Most small firms contract with 
organizations, which provide a nationwide blanket authority at a 
reasonable cost to carriers.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will integrate plain language techniques 
as it rewrites these rulemakings and will integrate this part into 49 
CFR part 360, consistent with the proposed Federal ``Unified 
Registration System.''
 General: The process-agent designation is imposed by statute: 
49 U.S.C. 13303 and 13304; consequently FMCSA has no discretion 
regarding costs associated with this rulemaking.
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

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 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. The issuance of Certificates of 
Registration to Mexican motor carriers of property desiring to operate 
in the United States commercial border zones applies only to Mexican 
carriers and therefore has no cost impact to U.S. small entities.
 Plain Language: The FMCSA will integrate plain language 
techniques as it rewrites these rulemakings and will integrate this 
part into 49 CFR part 360, consistent with SAFETEA-LU and the proposed 
Federal ``Unified Registration System.''
 General: This rule remains important since the full 
implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has not taken 
place to date.
49 CFR part 377 - Payment of Transportation Charges
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. These rules relate primarily to 
household-goods carriers handling C.O.D. shipments and extending credit 
to shippers; they do not constrain business decisions or impose costly 
fees or actions upon small entities.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite the regulations using plain 
language techniques as resources permit.
 General: No changes are needed as these rules support 49 
U.S.C. 13702, which requires certain carriers to publish tariffs in 
support of non-contiguous domestic trade. The benefits of the rule 
justify their costs, and the regulations impose only a minimal burden 
on society.
49 CFR part 378 - Procedures Governing the Processing, Investigation, 
and Disposition of Overcharge, Duplicate Payment, or Overcollection 
Claims
 Section 610: No SEISNOSE. These rules involve standard 
business practices that a prudent person should undertake in the proper 
management of claims even in the absence of the rules. Consequently any 
additive costs associated with the FMCSA rules are minimal.
 Plain Language: FMCSA will rewrite the regulations using plain 
language techniques as resources permit.
 General: No changes are needed because the rules support 49 
U.S.C. 13301, 14101, 14704, 14705, and 13702(a), which regulate the 
management of claim disputes. The benefits of the rules justify their 
costs and the regulations impose only a minimal burden on society.
49 CFR part 387 - Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor 
Carriers
 Section 610: There is a SEISNOSE. Part 387 requires carriers 
to meet minimum levels of insurance. The significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities is the difference between what a 
prudent carrier would pay for insurance absent the regulation and the 
costs imposed by the regulation. We estimate those costs to range from 
$1,500 to $2,500 per year, per truck. We calculated these costs by 
subtracting the costs a prudent carrier would pay for insurance if 
there were no regulation from the total costs per carrier of the 
regulation. Even limiting the costs imposed by part 387 in this way, to 
only those costs beyond what a prudent carrier would normally pay, Part 
387 imposes a SEISNOSE.
 Plain Language: The FMCSA will integrate plain language 
techniques to the extent possible as it rewrites these rules to address 
amendments directed by SAFETEA-LU, which call for replacing three 
current identification and registration systems with a single Federal 
``Unified Registration System.''
 General: The Agency performed a regulatory effectiveness 
review of part 387 to identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary 
burdens on society. The review determined the costs were appropriate, 
and suggested the Agency consider expanding the rule to include 
``Other-than For Hire'' CMV carriers. The FMCSA intends to modify this 
part by adding a rule on ``limits applicable to transit service 
providers.''
Year 10 (fall 2008) List of rules to be analyzed during the next year
49 CFR part 375 - Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate 
Commerce; Consumer Protection Regulations
49 CFR part 395 - Hours of Service of Drivers

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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 8 (fall 2005) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 591 - Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Subject to 
Federal Safety, Bumper and Theft Prevention
Standards
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: NHTSA's plain language review of these rules 
indicates no need for substantial revision.

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 General: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
49 CFR part 592 - Registered Importers of Vehicles Not Originally 
Manufactured To Conform to the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: NHTSA'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.
49 CFR part 593 - Determinations That a Vehicle Not Originally 
Manufactured To Conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards Is Eligible for Importation
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: NHTSA'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.
49 CFR part 594 - Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. No small entities are affected.
 Plain Language: NHTSA'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 continuing to be analyzed
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
Year 10 (fall 2007) 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 1204 - [Reserved]
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 - National Minimum 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
23 CFR part 1270 - Open Container Laws
23 CFR part 1275 - Repeat Intoxicated Driver Laws
49 CFR part 579 - Reporting of Information and Communications about 
Potential Defects

                                         FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           49 CFR parts 200 through 201............................................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 207, 209, 211, 215, and 256................................          1999          2000
3           49 CFR parts 210, 212, 214, and 217.....................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR part 219.........................................................          2001          2002
5           49 CFR parts 218 and 221................................................          2002          2003
6           49 CFR parts 216 and 228 through 229....................................          2003          2004
7           49 CFR parts 223 and 233................................................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 225, 231, and 234..........................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 235 through 236, 250, 260, and 266.........................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 213, 220, 230, 232, 239, 240, and 265......................          2007          2008
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Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules analyzed and a summary of results
49 CFR part 235 - Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a 
Discontinuance or Material Modification of
a Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Part 236
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.

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 General: Since the rule prescribes instructions with regard to 
applications for approval of a discontinuance or material modification 
of a signal system or relief from the requirements of part 236, it 
promotes and enhances the safety of railroad operations.
49 CFR part 236 - Rules, Standards, and Instructions Governing the 
Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair
of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices, and Appliances
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: Since the rule prescribes standards and instructions 
with regard to the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of 
signal and train control systems, devices, and appliances, it promotes 
and enhances the safety of railroad operations.
49 CFR part 250 - Guarantee of Certificates of Trustees of Railroads in 
Reorganization
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: The purpose of this rule is to provide information 
with regard to form and content of applications, required exhibits, 
fees, execution, and filing of applications and general instructions in 
order to obtain guarantee of certificates by the Secretary of 
Transportation for trustees of railroads in reorganization under the 
former section 77 of the Bankruptcy Act.
49 CFR part 260 - Regulations Governing Loans and Loan Guarantees Under 
the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement
Financing Program
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: The purpose of this rule is to provide direct loans 
and loan guarantees to eligible applicants, including State and local 
governments, government-sponsored authorities, and corporations and 
railroads.
49 CFR part 266 - Assistance to States for Local Rail Service Under 
Section 5 of the Department of Transportation Act
 Section 610: There is no SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: FRA's plain language review of this rule 
indicates no need for substantial revision.
 General: The purpose of the rule is to provide assistance to 
States for local rail service, which includes: Rail service 
continuation assistance; acquisition assistance; rehabilitation or 
improvement assistance; substitute service assistance; rail facility 
construction assistance; planning assistance; and program operations 
assistance. However, there are special limitations on planning 
assistance and program operations assistance. No appropriations are 
currently available for providing assistance.
Year 10 (fall 2007) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during the 
next year
49 CFR part 213 - Track Safety Standards
49 CFR part 220 - Railroad Communications
49 CFR part 230 - Steam Locomotive Inspection and Maintenance Standards
49 CFR part 232 - Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other 
Non-Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-
of-Train Devices
49 CFR part 239 - Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness
49 CFR part 240 - Qualification and Certification of Locomotive 
Engineers
49 CFR part 265 - Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Railroad 
Programs

                                         FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           None....................................................................          1998          1999
2           None....................................................................          1999          2000
3           None....................................................................          2000          2001
4           49 CFR parts 661 and 665................................................          2001          2002
5           None....................................................................          2002          2003
6           None....................................................................          2003          2004
7           49 CFR parts 601 and 659................................................          2004          2005
8           49 CFR parts 604 and 605................................................          2005          2006
9           49 CFR parts 661 and 665................................................          2006          2007
10          49 CFR parts 624 and 633................................................          2007          2008
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Year 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 continuing to be analyzed
49 CFR part 601 - Buy America Requirements
49 CFR part 665 - Bus Testing

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Year 10 (fall 2007) List of rules analyzed and summary of results
49 CFR part 624 - Clean Fuels Program
 Section 610: The Agency has determined that the rule will not 
have a significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. 
This rule imposes no new costs because it merely modifies the 
application procedures for an existing grant program.
 Plain Language: The rule was drafted using plain language 
techniques.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulation imposes the least burden.
Year 10 (fall 2007) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during the 
next year
49 CFR part 633 - Project Management Oversight

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                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           46 CFR parts 201 through 207............................................          1998          1999
2           46 CFR parts 221 through 232............................................          1999          2000
3           46 CFR parts 249 through 295............................................          2000          2001
4           46 CFR part 298.........................................................          2001          2002
5           46 CFR parts 307 through 310............................................          2002          2003
6           46 CFR parts 315 through 339............................................          2003          2004
7           46 CFR parts 340 and 347................................................          2004          2005
8           46 CFR parts 349 through 380............................................          2005          2006
9           46 CFR parts 381 through 387............................................          2006          2007
10          46 CFR parts 390 through 391............................................          2007          2008
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Year 9 (Fall 2006) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
46 CFR part 381 - Cargo Preference -- U.S. Flag Vessels
 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: No overall revision of the rule is needed at this 
time.
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
 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: No overall revision of the rule is needed at this 
time.
46 CFR part 385 - Research and Development Grant and Cooperative 
Agreements Regulations
 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: No changes are needed. These regulations are cost 
effective and impose the least burden.
46 CFR part 386 - Regulations Governing Public Buildings and Grounds at 
the United States Merchant Marine Academy
 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: While there may be minor amendments from time to 
time, no overall revision of the rule is needed at this time.
46 CFR part 387 - Utilization and Disposal of Surplus Federal Real 
Property for Development or Operation of a Port Facility
 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: While there may be minor amendments from time to 
time, no overall revision of the rule is needed at this time.
Year 10 (fall 2007) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
46 CFR part 390 - Capital Construction Fund
46 CFR part 391 - Federal Income Tax Aspects of the Capital 
Construction Fund

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                         PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (PHMSA)
                                          SECTION 610 AND OTHER REVIEWS
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                                                                                        Analysis
   Year                            Regulations To Be Reviewed                             Year       Review Year
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1           49 CFR sections 171.15, 171.16 (incident reports).......................          1998          1999
2           49 CFR parts 106 and 107 (hazardous materials safety procedures), 171             1999          2000
             (general hazmat requirements), 190 (pipeline safety procedures), and
             195 (hazardous liquid pipeline corrosion control)......................
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 178 - Specifications for Packagings (Non-Bulk)
49 CFR part 195 - Hazardous Liquid Reporting Requirements
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rules analyzed and a summary of the results
49 CFR part 110 - Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and 
Planning Grants
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE. The vast majority of grant 
applicants are not considered small entities as SBA defines that term. 
In the past 10 years, only eight entities meeting the small business 
definition have applied for and received HMEP grants. Further, the 
grant application process is specifically designed to minimize the 
burden on all grantees, including those that meet the definition of 
small entity.
 Plain language: Where confusing or wordy language has been 
identified, we will make revisions.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulation imposes the least burden.
49 CFR part 195 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline
 Section 610: NO SEIOSNOSE. The vast majority of hazardous 
liquid operators are not small entities as defined by the SBA.
 Plain Language: We will make revisions where wordy or 
confusing language is identified.
 General: No changes are necessary since the benefits of the 
rule justify its costs and the regulation imposes the least burden.
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rules for which analysis is ongoing
49 CFR part 178 through 180 - Bulk Packaging
49 CFR part 198 - Regulations for Grants To Aid State Pipeline Safety 
Programs
Year 10 (fall 2007) List of rules that will be analyzed during the next 
year
49 CFR part 172 - Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, 
Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and 
Training Requirements
49 CFR part 175 - Carriage by Aircraft

                            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

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8           14 CFR part 248.........................................................          2005          2006
9           14 CFR part 250.........................................................          2006          2007
10          14 CFR part 374a, ICAO..................................................          2007          2008
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Year 6 (fall 2003) List of rule(s) analyzed and a summary of results
14 CFR part 234 - Airline Service Quality Performance Reports
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: This rule is being reviewed as part of an 
overall aviation data requirements review and modernization program, 
which will also take into account the plain language initiative.
 General: This rule is being reviewed as part of an overall 
aviation data requirements review and modernization program.
Year 7 (fall 2004) List of rule(s) analyzed and a summary of results
14 CFR part 249 - Preservation of Air Carrier Records
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: This rule is being reviewed as part of an 
overall aviation data requirements review and modernization program, 
which will also take into account the plain language initiative.
 General: This rule is being reviewed as part of an overall 
aviation data requirements review and modernization program.
Year 8 (fall 2005) List of rule(s) analyzed and a summary of results
14 CFR part 248 - Submission of Audit Reports
 Section 610: No SEIOSNOSE.
 Plain Language: This rule is being reviewed as part of an 
overall aviation data requirements review and modernization program, 
which will also take into account the plain language initiative.
 General: This rule is being reviewed as part of an overall 
aviation data requirements review and modernization program.
Year 9 (fall 2006) List of rule(s) continuing to be analyzed
14 CFR part 250 - Oversales
Year 10 (fall 2006) List of rule(s) that will be analyzed during the 
next year
14 CFR part 374a - Extension of Credit by Airlines to Federal Political 
Candidates

                                  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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SLSDC has completed all its reviews


                              Federal Aviation Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
419         [rplus]Automatic Dependent Surveillance--Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipage Mandate To Support    2120-AI92
            Air Traffic Control Service (Reg Plan Seq No. 111)....................................
420         [rplus]Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers........    2120-AJ00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                                Federal Aviation Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
421         [rplus]Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (Reg Plan Seq No. 114).....    2120-AI23
422         Production and Airworthiness Approvals................................................    2120-AI78
423         [rplus]Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. XX--Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Airplane       2120-AI82
            Special Training, Experience, and Operating Requirements..............................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                               Federal Aviation Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
424         [rplus]Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area....................    2120-AI17
425         [rplus]Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements.......................    2120-AI93
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 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation


                        Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
426         [rplus]Unified Registration System....................................................    2126-AA22
427         [rplus]National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (Reg Plan Seq No. 115)........    2126-AA97
428         [rplus]Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards      2126-AB02
            (Reg Plan Seq No. 116)................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                          Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
429         [rplus]New Entrant Safety Assurance Process (Reg Plan Seq No. 118)....................    2126-AA59
430         [rplus]Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and Motor Carriers and Drivers     2126-AA86
            Operating Intermodal Equipment (Reg Plan Seq No. 119).................................
431         [rplus]Interstate Van Operations......................................................    2126-AA98
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
432         [rplus]Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexico-Domiciled Motor      2126-AA35
            Carriers Operating in the United States...............................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation


                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
433         [rplus]Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents..............................    2126-AA76
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 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation


                               Federal Transit Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
434         [rplus]Major Capital Investment Projects--New/Small Starts (Reg Plan Seq No. 125).....    2132-AA81
435         Bus Testing: Phase-In of Brake Performance and Emissions Testing, and Program Updates     2132-AA95
            (Section 610 Review)..................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                                Federal Transit Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
436         Charter Bus Operations................................................................    2132-AA85
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                                Federal Transit Administration--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
437         Buy America Requirements and Waiver Procedures (Rulemaking Resulting From a Section       2132-AA90
            610 Review)...........................................................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
438         [rplus]Hazardous Materials: Enhancing Rail Transportation Safety and Security for         2137-AE02
            Hazardous Materials Shipments (Reg Plan Seq No. 127)..................................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 [rplus] DOT-designated significant regulation
References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

BILLING CODE 4910-9X-S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 111 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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)

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                            02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Edward Cook, Flight Standards Service, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 100 Hartsfield Centre 
Parkway, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30354
Phone: 404 832-4700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




421. [rplus]TRANSPORT AIRPLANE FUEL TANK FLAMMABILITY REDUCTION

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 114 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2120-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




422. PRODUCTION AND AIRWORTHINESS APPROVALS

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

Abstract: This rulemaking would change certification procedures and

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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 58914
NPRM Comment Period End         01/03/07
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/20/06                    71 FR 76224
Extended Comment Period End     02/05/07
Notice of Availibility and 
Request for comments            02/14/07                     72 FR 6968
Comment Period End              04/02/07
Final Rule                      08/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: Articles 12 and 29 of Convention on International 
Civil Aviation (61 Stat 1); 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 to 44717; 49 USC 44722; 449 USC 5102 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)

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                             02/02/07
Final Rule                      02/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Ron Baker, Department of Transportation, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20591
Phone: 202 267-9728
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2120-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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. We are developing the rule in conjunction with 
the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/05                    70 FR 45249
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/05
Comment Period Extended         11/07/05                    70 FR 67388
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/06/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 2120-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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

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congressional interest in regulating flight crewmember rest 
requirements, NTSB Safety Recommendations, petitions for rulemaking, 
and scientific data. The FAA is considering proposing additional 
changes in response to comments received on the NPRM.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AI93
BILLING CODE 4910--13--S
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




426. [rplus]UNIFIED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

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

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               03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Valerie Height, Transportation Specialist, Department 
of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Office 
of Policy Plans and Regulation (MC-PRR), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-0901
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




427. [rplus]NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED MEDICAL EXAMINERS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 115 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2126-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________




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

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 116 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2126-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




429. [rplus]NEW ENTRANT SAFETY ASSURANCE PROCESS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 118 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2126-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________




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

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 119 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2126-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




431. [rplus]INTERSTATE VAN OPERATIONS

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

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                      03/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Thomas Yager, Driver and Carrier Operations Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-9131
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA98

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_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Long-Term Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and 
compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety 
fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18 months after 
receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional 
authority to operate in the United States. It also would establish 
suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of 
Registration and operating authority, and incorporate criteria to be 
used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico-domiciled carriers exercise 
basic safety management controls. The interim rule included 
requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which are necessary 
to comply with the FY-2002 DOT Appropriations Act. On January 16, 2003, 
the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded this rule, along with two 
other NAFTA-related rules, to the Agency, requiring a full 
environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean 
Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit 
and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare 
the environmental documents. FMCSA is waiting for Interim Final Rule 
experience after the border opens before deciding what to do next on 
this rulemaking. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by 
November 28, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/01                    66 FR 22415
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/01
Interim Final Rule              03/19/02                    67 FR 12758
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

Agency Contact: Milt Schmidt, Chief, North American Borders Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-4049
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 or service (HOS) and records of duty status (RODS), 
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 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. The 
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 End of Comment Period     01/03/05
Withdrawn                       10/25/07                    72 FR 60614

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: David Mancl, Enforcement and Compliance Division, 
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 493-0442
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2126-AA76
BILLING CODE 4910--EX--S

[[Page 70115]]

_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                  Proposed Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 125 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2132-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




435.  BUS TESTING: PHASE-IN OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND 
EMISSIONS TESTING, AND PROGRAM UPDATES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 49 USC 5318(a)

Abstract: This rule would modify the Bus Testing Final Rule to 
incorporate tests for brake performance and emissions. This rule will 
also update and clarify the existing regulation found at 49 CFR 665.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Richard Wong, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Fax: 202 366-3809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




436. CHARTER BUS OPERATIONS

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

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
Final Rule                      12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Elizabeth S Martineau, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Fax: 202 366-3809

RIN: 2132-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Transportation (DOT)                    Completed Actions


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)



_______________________________________________________________________




437. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVER PROCEDURES (RULEMAKING 
RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: PL 109-59, sec 3023

Abstract: This rulemaking addresses 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) definiton 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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Second NPRM                     11/30/06                    71 FR 69412
Second NPRM Comment Period End  02/28/07
Final Rule                      09/20/07                    72 FR 55102
Final Rule Effective            10/22/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Agency Contact: Richard Wong, Attorney Advisor, Department of 
Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 202 366-1936
Fax: 202 366-3809
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 2132-AA90
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Department of Transportation (DOT)                     Final Rule Stage


Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)



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438. [rplus]HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ENHANCING RAIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 
AND SECURITY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SHIPMENTS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 127 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 2137-AE02
[FR Doc. 07-04899 Filed 12-07-07; 8:45 am]
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