Table of Contents
Federal Aviation
Administration
4. Revisions
to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part
125 Operators
Federal
36. Limitations
on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials
Endorsement
Federal Railroad
Administration
Federal Transit
Administration
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
Office of the Secretary
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
Federal Aviation Administration |
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Federal Aviation Administration |
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Popular Title: Air Tour Safety |
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RIN 2120-AF07 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will consider new regulations for air tour and sightseeing
operations that are currently allowed to operate under less stringent
regulations than those applied to other types of commercial operations. Hot
air balloons and gliders would not be included in this amendment. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Flight Crewmember Duty Time |
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RIN 2120-AF63 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the regulations on duty period limitations,
flight time limitations, and rest requirements for flight crewmembers engaged
in air transportation. The FAA proposes additional changes in response to
comments received on the NPRM. The changes are necessary to ensure that the
rules will continue to provide the minimum level of safety. This rulemaking
responds to public and congressional interest in regulating flight crewmember
rest requirements, NTSB Safety Recommendations, petitions for rulemaking, and
scientific data. This action is considered significant because of substantial
public interest. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Licensing Space Launches |
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RIN 2120-AG37 |
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Abstract: This
action would establish requirements for licensing the conduct of a launch
from a non-Federal launch site. The law requires anyone who proposes to
conduct a launch within the |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Digital Flight Data Recorder/B-737 |
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RIN 2120-AG87 |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would amend the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations
for transport category airplanes to add a requirement for all Boeing 737
(B-737) series airplanes to record additional flight data parameters. It is
based on safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB) following the investigation of the 1994 USAir FLight 427 accident. This rulemaking is significant
because of substantial public interest. A final rule had been scheduled for |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Transponder Continuous Operation |
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RIN 2120-AH67 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the instrument and equipment requirements for
airplanes operated in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations.
Specifically, the rulemaking would require affected airplanes to have the
capability to help assure immediate activation of the designated air traffic
control (ATC) hijack alert code, and continuous transmission of that code to
ATC during a hijack situation. This action would respond to the heightened
threat to |
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Cockpit Voice Recorder |
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RIN 2120-AH88 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and digital
flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for certain air carriers, operators,
and aircraft manufacturers. It would increase the duration of CVR and flight
data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the data recording rate of certain
DFDR parameters; require physical separation of the DFDR and CVR; improve the
reliability of the power supply to both the CVR and DFDR; and, if data-link
communication equipment is installed, require that all data-link
communications received by an aircraft be recorded. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: ETOPS |
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RIN 2120-AI03 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would govern the design, maintenance, and operation of
airplanes and engines for flights that go certain long distances beyond an
adequate airport. This rulemaking would extend some requirements that
previously applied only to two-engine airplanes to airplanes with more than
two engines. This rulemaking would implement existing best practices and
policy, industry recommendations and international standards to assure that
long-range flight will operate safely. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Aging Aircraft Widespread Fatigue |
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RIN 2120-AI05 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would require incorporation of a program to preclude widespread
fatigue damage into the FAA-approved maintenance program of each operator of
large transport category airplanes. This action is the result of concern for
the continued operational safety of airplanes that are approaching or have
exceeded their design service goal. This rulemaking would require a limit of
validity in flight cycles or hours of the structural maintenance program,
where the operator must incorporate added inspections and/or
modification/replacement actions into its maintenance program to allow
continued operation. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Crew |
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RIN 2120-AI16 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would require passenger-carrying transport category airplanes
used in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations to have a means to allow
the flightcrew to visually monitor the door area outside
the flightdeck. This would allow the flightcrew to identify persons requesting entry into the flightdeck, and to detect suspicious behavior or
potential threats. In addition, operations requiring the presence of flight
attendants, the rulemaking would require that the flight attendants have a
means to discreetly notify the flightcrew of
suspicious activity or security breaches in the cabin. The rulemaking would
address standards adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: DC Flight Rules |
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RIN 2120-AI17 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will codify restrictions for certain aircraft operations in
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Fuel Tank Flammability/Inerting |
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RIN 2120-AI23 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will require that flammability reduction means be
incorporated into existing airplanes, newly manufactured airplanes, and new designs.
It establishes new design standards for future and pending applications for
type certification as well as new operating rules for retrofitting existing
airplanes. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 70 FR 70922 |
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Popular Title: EAPAS |
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RIN 2120-AI31 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would change wiring system and fuel tank system requirements
for transport category airplanes. It would organize and clarify design
requirements for wire systems, by moving existing regulatory references to
wiring into a single section of the regulations specifically for wiring and
adding new certification rules to address aging issues in wire systems. This
rulemaking would require holders of type certificates for certain transport
category airplanes to conduct analyses and make necessary changes to existing
Instruction for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to improve maintenance
procedures for wire systems. It would require operators to incorporate those |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 70 FR 58507 |
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Popular Title: STC Holder Data |
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RIN 2120-AI32 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would require FAA design approval holders to make available
to operators damage tolerance data for repairs and alterations to fatigue critical
airplane structure. This rulemaking is needed to support operator compliance
with the recently adopted requirement to include damage tolerance inspections
and procedures in their maintenance programs, and to take into account the
possible adverse effects of repairs and alterations on fatigue critical
structure. The intended effect of this rule is to ensure the continued
airworthiness of fatigue critical airplane structure by requiring design
approval holders to support operator compliance with specified damage
tolerance requirements. This rulemaking has been designated nonsignificant and will be removed from next month's
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Drug Enf Assistance |
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RIN 2120-AI43 |
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Abstract: This
rule would amend airmen certification and aircraft registration requirements.
Two years after the final rule becomes effective, paper pilot certificates
may no longer be used to exercise piloting privileges. Five years after the
final rule becomes effective, certain other paper airmen certificates, such
as those of flight engineers and mechanics, may no longer be used to exercise
the privileges authorized by those certificates. To exercise the privileges
after those respective dates, the airmen would have to hold upgraded,
counterfeit-resistant plastic certificates. Student pilots would not be
affected. In addition, those who transfer ownership of U.S.-registered
aircraft would have five days from the transaction to notify the FAA Aircraft
Registry. Those who apply for aircraft registration would have to include
their printed or typed name with their signature. These changes are
responsive to concerns raised in the FAA Drug Enforcement Assistance Act. The
purpose of the changes is to upgrade the quality of data and documents to
assist Federal, State, and local agencies to enforce the Nation's drug laws. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: O'Hare Airport |
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RIN 2120-AI51 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will create operational limits on the number of peak hour
arrivals at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) as an interim measure to
manage congestion and delays. This final rule replaces the Administrator's
August 2004 order with slightly different requirements. The final rule will
alter and extend the limitations on arrivals into O'Hare while we continue to
consider various market-based mechanisms to allocate capacity and evaluate
the impact of the O'Hare modernization plan (OMP) and its goal of increasing
capacity. The final rule is intended to be temporary and sunset on |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Part 145 |
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RIN 2120-AI53 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will amend the regulations for repair stations by revising the
system of ratings and requiring repair stations to establish a quality
program. This rulemaking will add changes critical to maintaining safety.
These include: requiring a repair station to maintain a capability list;
requiring a repair station to designate a chief inspector; requiring
permanent housing for all repair stations for their facilities, equipment,
materials, and personnel; and identifying reasons for denying a repair
station certificate, especially when a previously held certificate has been
revoked. In addition, the rulemaking will clarify recent revisions to the
repair station regulations. This action is necessary to reflect changes in
aviation technology and repair station business practices. |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Reusable Launch Vehicles |
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RIN 2120-AI56 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will define the process and standards for the issuance and
maintenance of an Experimental Permit. An experimental permit will authorize
the launch of developmental reusable suborbital rockets. The purpose of an
experimental permit is to allow launches of developmental reusable suborbital
rockets with less regulatory burden on the launch operator than would
otherwise be the case with a traditional license. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 71 FR 16251 |
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Popular Title: Human Space Flight |
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RIN 2120-AI57 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will develop regulations that will govern the design or
operation of a launch vehicle to protect the health and safety of crew in
vehicles carrying space flight participants for compensation or hire. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Special Training for DC ADIZ |
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RIN 2120-AI63 |
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Abstract:
This rule would establish training requirements for any pilot who flies under
visual flight rules within 100 nautical miles of |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Security Considerations |
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RIN 2120-AI66 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would implement certain security related requirements governing
the design of transport category airplanes. The requirements would provide
improved airplane design features and greater protection of the cabin, flightdeck, and cargo compartments from the detonation of
explosive or incendiary devices, penetration by projectiles, and intrusion by
unauthorized persons. The FAA would also require operators to establish a
"least risk bomb location" on all affected airplanes and to
incorporate certain information into relevant operator's manuals. This rule
would adopt several International Civil Aviation Organization standards and
harmonize FAA and international regulations. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Retroreflectivity of Road Signs |
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RIN 2125-AE98 |
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Abstract:
This action would update the standards for retroreflectivity of traffic
signs. Section 406(a) of the Department of Transportation and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act of 1993, requires the Secretary of Transportation
to revise the MUTCD to include a standard for a minimum level of
retroreflectivity that must be maintained for traffic signs. The FHWA is
interested in establishing standards for nighttime visibility of traffic
signs. The FHWA will develop these standards by considering the results of
research, engineering practices and comments received in response to this
notice of proposed amendments. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Tolling |
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RIN 2125-AF07 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: Pursuant
to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would establish requirements, standards, or
performance specifications for automated toll collection systems implemented
under the Express Lanes Demonstration Project. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: PNRS |
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RIN 2125-AF08 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, establish the manner in which the
Secretary will evaluate and rate the transportation infrastructure projects
based on the results of preliminary engineering, project justification, and
the degree of non-Federal financial commitment. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Planning |
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RIN 2125-AF09 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would, pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, set standards for the annual
listing of projects for which Federal funds have been obligated in the preceeding year and to specify the types of data to be
included in such list, including sufficient information about each project to
identify its type, location, and amount obligated. |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Design-Build |
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RIN 2125-AF12 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
Pursuant to SAFETEA-LU, this rulemaking would eliminate the prohibition on
States issuing requests for proposals, proceeding with awards of design-build
contracts, or issuing notices to proceed with preliminary design work under
design-build contracts prior to compliance with section 102 of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and requiring State Departments of
Transportation or local transportation agencies to receive approval from the
Secretary of Transportation before carrying out such activity. This
rulemaking would also preclude a design-build contractor from proceeding with
final design or construction of any permanent improvement prior to completion
of the section 102 NEPA process. |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Project Pilot Program |
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RIN 2125-AF13 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish requirements relating to information required
to be contained in any application of a State to participate in the Surface
Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: 4(f) Parks |
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RIN 2125-AF14 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
FHWA/FTA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to be considered and the
standards to be applied in determining the prudence and feasability
of alternatives under section 4(f) (138 of title 23, U.S. Code, and section
303 of title 49, U.S. Code). Section 4(f) properties include certain parks,
recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites
described in section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966
(P.L. 89-670). Section 4(f) generally prohibits the use of such properties
for transportation projects unless the Secretary of Transportation finds
there is no feasible and prudent alternative and all possible planning to
minimize the harm is undertaken. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Medical CDL |
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RIN 2126-AA10 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would provide for Federal medical certification as part of the
commercial drivers license (CDL), as required by Section 215 of the |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal |
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Popular Title: Rail-Highway Crossing |
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RIN 2126-AA18 |
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Stage:
Withdrawal |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would prohibit operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) from driving onto a railroad grade crossing unless
there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without
stopping. It is intended to reduce the incidence of collisions between trains
and CMVs. This rulemaking action is required by the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994. This action is
considered significant because of substantial public interest and safety
issues. FMCSA is withdrawing this stale NPRM and will issue a new NPRM to
address the Congressional mandate. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
Federal |
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Popular Title: URS |
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RIN 2126-AA22 |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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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 system 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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
Federal |
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Popular Title: Mexico-Domiciled |
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RIN 2126-AA34 |
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Stage:
Undetermined |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking changes FMCSA regulations to govern applications by Mexican
carriers to operate beyond municipalities and commercial zones at the United
State-Mexico border. It also revises the application form, OP-1MX, to be
filed by these Mexican motor carriers. The revised form requires additional
information about the applicant's business and operating practices to allow
the FMCSA to determine if the applicant can meet the safety standards
established for operating in interstate commerce in the |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
Federal |
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Popular Title: Safety |
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RIN 2126-AA35 |
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Stage:
Undetermined |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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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 |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
Federal |
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Popular Title: New Entrant |
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RIN 2126-AA59 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would change the New Entrant Safety Assurance Process by
raising the standard of compliance for passing the new entrant safety audit.
It also would make clarifying changes to some of the existing new entrant
regulations. The rule also proposes a separate application procedure and
safety oversight system for non-North America-domiciled motor carriers. The
proposed rule would improve the agency's ability to identify at-risk new
entrant carriers and would ensure deficiencies in basic safety management
controls are corrected before the new entrant is granted permanent
registration. These changes would not impose additional operational
requirements on any new entrant carrier. All new entrants would continue to
receive educational information on how to comply with the safety regulations
and be given an opportunity to correct any deficiencies found. FMCSA
recognizes many new entrants are small businesses that are unaware of these
requirements and continue to need our assistance. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Safety Auditors Certification |
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RIN 2126-AA64 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking requires that any safety inspection, audit, or review be
conducted by a certified investigator. It specifically gives FMCSA authority
to decertify an investigator, including a third-party investigator, for
failure to meet the prescribed certification standards. It is required by
section 211 of the |
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Effects:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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RIN 2126-AA70 |
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Stage:
Interim Final Rule/4 |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would prohibit States from issuing, renewing, transferring or
upgrading a commercial driver's license (CDL) with a hazardous materials
endorsement, unless the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has
first conducted a background check on the applicant and determined the
applicant does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the hazardous
materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA simultaneously published interim final
rules. FMCSA has published another IFR corresponding to TSA's
extension of compliance date. This action is considered significant because
of substantial public and congressional interest, and national security. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/4: 70 FR 22268 |
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Popular Title: CVSA decals |
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RIN 2126-AA72 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would amend part 396 of the Federal |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Supporting Documents |
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RIN 2126-AA76 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the hours-of-service recordkeeping requirements
to clarify what supporting documents motor carriers must have to validate
hours of service records. It will clarify: That the duty of motor carriers is
to verify the accuracy of drivers' hours of service (HOS) and records of duty
status (RODS) if including automatic on-board records; that the driver's duty
is to collect and submit to the motor carrier all supporting documents with
the RODS; that carriers are required to maintain supporting documents with
the RODS; and that a supporting document based on a self-monitoring system is
required to be the primary method for ensuring compliance with the HOS
regulations. It would allow the use of electronic documents as a supplement
to, and in certain instances in lieu of, paper supporting documents in
recognition of developing technologies. It would clarify the definitions of
"supporting documents," "employee," and
"driver," and the current requirement that each motor carrier use a
self-monitoring system to verify HOS and RODS. This rulemaking is considered
significant because of substantial industry interest and safety. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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39. |
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Popular Title: Operating Authority Enforcement |
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RIN 2126-AA78 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would require that a motor carrier who is subject to
authority requirements at 49 U.S.C. 13902 may not operate a CMV in interstate
commerce unless it has applied for and been granted operating authority by
FMCSA. It also would prohibit motor carriers from operating beyond the scope
of their authorization. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal |
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40. |
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Popular Title: Household Goods Brokers |
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RIN 2126-AA84 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would address the American |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal |
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Popular Title: Intermodal Container Chassis |
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RIN 2126-AA86 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would require entities that offer intermodal
container chassis for transportation in interstate commerce to: file a |
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Effects:
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Popular Title: Electronic On-Board Recorders |
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RIN 2126-AA89 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend FMCSA regulations concerning the use of electronic
on-board recording devices as a way to document compliance with the Federal
hours-of-service rules. The agency is seeking information on issues to be
considered in the development of improved performance specifications for
these recording devices. This will help ensure that future requirements for
the use of on-board recorders are appropriate when applied to emerging
technologies. This action is considered significant because of substantial
industry and public interest and its importance in responding to a recent
court decision. |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Surge Brakes |
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RIN 2126-AA91 |
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This rulemaking would amend the Federal |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Diabetes Standard |
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RIN 2126-AA95 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking action would amend FMCSA's medical
qualifications standards to allow drivers with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, without seeking
an exemption from the FMCSRs. This action is in
response to Section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). |
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 71FR13801 |
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Popular Title: National Registry |
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RIN 2126-AA97 |
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Previous Stage: None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish training, testing and certification standards
for medical examiners responsible for certifying that interstate commercial
motor vehicle drivers meet the applicable physical qualifications standards;
provide a database (or National Registry) of medical examiners that meet the
prescribed standards for use by motor carriers, drivers, and Federal and
State enforcement personnel in determining whether a medical examiner is
qualified to conduct examinations of interstate truck and bus drivers;
require medical examiners to transmit electronically to FMCSA the name of
drivers and a numerical identifier for each driver that is examined; and
require medical examiners to transmit electronically the medical certificate
for each CDL-holder that operates in interstate commerce to the State that
issued the CDL. The rulemaking would also establish the process by which
medical examiners that fail to meet or maintain the minimum standards would
be removed from the National Registry. This action is in response to section
4116 of SAFETEA-LU. |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Interstate Van Operations |
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RIN 2126-AA98 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: None |
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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. |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Revocation of Operating Authority |
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RIN 2126-AA99 |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would enable FMCSA to suspend the registration of a for-hire motor
carrier, a freight forwarder, or a broker for failure to comply with certain
regulations. In addition, this rule would enable FMCSA to revoke registration
of a for-hire motor carrier that has been prohibited from operating in
interstate commerce for failure to comply with the safety fitness
requirements. |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Patterns of Safety Violations |
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RIN 2126-AB00 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would enable FMCSA to suspend, amend, or revoke the registration
of a for-hire motor carrier if any of its officers has engaged in a pattern
or practice of avoiding compliance or concealing non-compliance with Federal
standards. In addition, this rule would allow FMCSA to deny an application of
a for-hire motor carrier if any of the company's officers has a history of
engaging in a pattern of non-compliance. |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Railroad Administration |
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Popular Title: Locomotive Crashworthiness |
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RIN 2130-AB23 |
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Final Rule |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking will address the crashworthiness of locomotives pursuant to
the Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act of (1992). FRA investigated
locomotive crashworthiness, as well as a variety of locomotive working
conditions (See RIN 2130-AA89) and reported its finding to Congress. This
rulemaking will establish comprehensive, minimum standards for locomotive
crashworthiness. Locomotive crashworthiness protection is necessary because
locomotive collisions can result in crew injuries and fatalities. These
performance standards are intended to help protect locomotive cab occupants
in the event of a locomotive collision. Examples of locomotive collision
scenarios considered include collisions with another locomotive, the rear of
another train, a piece of on-track equipment, a shifted load on a freight car
on an adjacent parallel track, or a highway vehicle at a rail-highway grade
crossing. These crashworthiness standards must be met by demonstrating
compliance with either the rule's performance standards or a FRA-approved
design standard. |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Occupational Noise |
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RIN 2130-AB56 |
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Final Rule |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking amends FRA's occupational noise
standards for railroad employees whose predominant noise exposure occurs in
the locomotive cab. FRA's previous standard limited
cab employee noise exposure to certain levels based on the duration of
employee exposure. This rulemaking modifies that standard and also sets out
additional requirements. The rulemaking requires railroads to conduct noise
monitoring and to implement a hearing conservation program, which includes
hearing tests (audiograms), training, and monitoring. The rulemaking also
establishes design, build, and maintenance standards for new locomotives and
maintenance requirements for existing locomotives. FRA expects that this
rulemaking will reduce the likelihood of noise-induced hearing loss for
railroad operating employees. |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
51. |
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Popular Title: Pressurized Tank Cars |
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RIN 2130-AB69 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the existing design standards for pressurized
tank cars pursuant to section 9005 of SAFETEA-LU. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
52. |
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Popular Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems |
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RIN 2130-AB72 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would promote the safety of passengers and crew members in
passenger train emergencies by enhancing FRA's
regulations for passenger train emergency systems. The rulemaking will
address passenger train emergency communication systems (public address and
intercom systems), emergency evacuation systems (doors, emergency window
exits, rescue access windows, and emergency roof access locations), and
marking signage systems. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Whistle Bans/Train Horn |
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RIN 2130-AB73 |
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Stage: Reconsideration
of Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Final Rule |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the final rule on the Use of Locomotive Horns at
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, in response to petitions for reconsideration
that have been submitted by the Association of American Railroads, BNSF
Railway Company, GE Transportation - Rail and Qwick
Kurb, Inc. FRA also intends to make clarifying
amendments to various provisions of the final rule. |
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Federal Register Citation for Reconsideration of Final Rule: None |
54. |
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Popular Title: Rail Relocation and Improvement |
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RIN 2130-AB74 |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would address the establishment of a grant program
authorizing the Secretary to provide financial assistance to States for local
rail line relocation and improvement projects. This rulemaking would create a
new part to title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations; establish
regulations governing financial assistance under Part 261, including the
project selection criteria; and solicit applications for Capital Grants for
Rail Line Relocation Projects. This rulemaking is required by Section 9002 of
the Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Act: A legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Section 9002 authorizes,
but does not appropriate, $350,000,000 per year for each of the fiscal years
(FY) 2006 through 2009 for the purpose of funding a grant program to provide
financial assistance for local rail line relocation and improvement projects.
Congress has not appropriated any funding for the program for FY 2006. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
55. |
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Popular Title: Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Fees |
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RIN 2130-AB75 |
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Stage:
Interim Final Rule |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would govern the assessment and collection of fees from each
commuter rail authority that operates over the Northeast Corridor, which
reflect that rail authority's use of the corridor and its share of
maintenance and capital improvements. Any fees assessed will, however, be
offset by any direct annual contributions that have already been made by that
rail authority for Northeast Corridor capital and maintenance expenses.
Revenues from collected fees will then be merged with the capital appropriation
and will be provided to, and spent by, Amtrak for capital investment. |
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
Federal Transit Administration |
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Popular Title: New/Small Starts |
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RIN 2132-AA81 |
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Stage:
ANPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish a simplified evaulation
process for projects seeking less than $75 million in New Starts funds. The
rule will set out FTA's evaluation and rating
process for proposed projects based on the results of project justification
and local financial commitment. This action is mandated by SAFETEA-LU. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 71 FR 4864 |
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Popular Title: Metropolitan Planning |
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RIN 2132-AA82 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This joint rulemaking with FHWA would set standards for the annual listing of
projects for which Federal funds have been obligated in the preceeding year and specify the types of data to be
included in the listing, including sufficient information about each project
to identify its type, location, and amounts obligated. This rulemaking is
mandated by SAFETEA-LU. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
58. |
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Popular Title: 4(f) Parks |
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RIN 2132-AA83 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This FTA/FHWA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to be considered and
the standards to be applied in determining the prudence and feasability of alternatives under section 4(f) (138 of title
23, U.S. Code, and section 303 of title 49, U.S. Code). Section 4(f)
properties include certain parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl
refuges, and historic sites described in section 4(f) of the Department of
Transportation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-670). Section 4(f) generally prohibits
the use of such properties for transportation projects unless the Secretary
of Transportation finds there is no feasible and prudent alternative and all
possible planning to minimize the harm is undertaken. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
59. |
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Popular Title: Security Grants |
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RIN 2132-AA84 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish a security grant program for public
transportation systems. The rule will address funding priorities, eligible activities,
methods for awarding grants, and limitations on administrative expenses. The
grant program will be funded by DHS with DOT providing technical assistance
with develoing the application and eligiblity process. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
60. |
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Popular Title: Charter Bus |
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RIN 2132-AA85 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would implement SAFETEA-LU requirements and statements in the
Conference Report for SAFETEA-LU that FTA conduct a negotiated rulemaking on:
(1) potential limited conditions under which public transit agencies can
provide community-based charter services directly to local governments and
private non-profit agencies that would not otherwise be served in a
cost-effective manner by private operators; (2) how the administration and
enforcement of charter bus provisions can be better communicated to the
public, including use of internet technology; (3) improvement of the
enforcement of violations of the charter bus regulations; (4) improvement of
the charter complaint and administrative appeals process; (5) a potential new
exception for emergency services such as evacuation and training for
emergencies; (6) a new process for determining if there are private charter
bus companies willing and able to provide service that would utilize
electronic notification and response within 72 hours; (7) a new exception for
transportation of government employees, elected officials, and members of the
transit industry to examine local transit operations, facilities, and public
works; and (8) any other charter service issues the negotiated rulemaking
committee decides to explore. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
61. |
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Popular Title: Emergency Relief For Transit |
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RIN 2132-AA89 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would establish a new subpart in 601 of Title 49 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, to address emergency relief procedures for granting
relief from FTA regulations in times of national and regional emergencies. |
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Popular Title: Convex Mirrors |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would upgrade the rearward visibility of commercial straight
trucks. The agency believes that requiring a rear detection system will
reduce fatalities, injuries, and property damage by giving truck operators
the ability to detect objects behind the truck. Various possible
counter-measures are being examined now in follow-up testing, including
visual and non-visual object detection systems. A Final Rule was scheduled to
be published on |
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Roof Crush Resistance |
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RIN 2127-AG51 |
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Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
Mitigation of rollover fatal and serious injuries is one of the agency's
highest priorities. Rollover crashes constitute about 3% of passenger vehicle
crashes, but about 1/3 of the fatalities. Since light trucks are more prone
to rollover, and as their percentage of the |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Retention Performance |
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RIN 2127-AH34 |
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Final Rule |
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Abstract:
As part of the agency's comprehensive approach to rollover, and to harmonize
with the first global technical regulation, this rulemaking would upgrade the
door retention requirements, add test requirements for sliding doors, add
secondary latch requirements for doors other than hinged side doors and back
doors, and provide a new test procedure for assessing inertial forces. This
rulemaking would also respond to the requirements mandated in Title X,
Subtitle C, Sec. 10301, section 30128 (c) (2) of the Safe, Accountable,
Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005: Legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU). |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Event Data Recorders |
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RIN 2127-AI72 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
In the past several years, there has been considerable interest from the
safety community in establishing requirements for event data recorders (EDRs). The agency is considering what role NHTSA should
take in implementing EDRs in motor vehicles. This
rulemaking would establish requirements for EDRs in
new vehicles if an EDR is in the vehicle. The requirement would include a
minimum set of data to be collected and enhanced survivability in crashes.
This rule is significant because of public interest. |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
66. |
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Popular Title: 5th Percentile Dummy Belted Barrier |
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RIN 2127-AI98 |
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Final Rule |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend NHTSA's occupant
protection standard, FMVSS No. 208, to improve high speed crash protection to
belted occupants of small stature who may sit in the full forward seat
position. Current crash test requirements for the 5th percentile adult female
dummy include a 0-48 km/h belted rigid barrier crash test. The agency is
considering increasing the maximum crash test speed from 48 km/h to 56 km/h
to be consistent with the 50th percentile adult male requirements that will
take effect according to the second phase of the FMVSS No. 208 Advanced Air
Bag Final Rule (65 FR 30680). |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
67. |
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Popular Title: Side Impact Protection Upgrade |
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RIN 2127-AJ10 |
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Final Rule |
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Abstract:
Two Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) -- No. 201, "Occupant
Protection in Interior Impact" and No. 214, "Side Impact
Protection" -- specify requirements for side impact protection. At
present, FMVSS No. 214 specifies a moving deformable barrier (MDB) test
addressing mainly the chest injury problem. The head injury reduction is
partially addressed in FMVSS No. 201. This rulemaking would require in FMVSS
No. 214 a vehicle-to-pole oblique impact test to reduce the number of fatal
and serious head injuries, which are not addressed in FMVSS No. 201. |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
68. |
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Popular Title: Reforming CAFE |
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RIN 2127-AJ17 |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
Through this action, the agency intends to begin a public discussion on
potential ways, within current statutory authority, to update the Corporate
Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Program and to make it more consistent with our
public policy objectives. The agency will seek comments on a number of
possible concepts and measures, and invite the public to present additional
concepts not presented here. The discussion is not intended to address the
stringency of proposed CAFE standards in the future, but rather the basic
structure of the CAFE program. The agency is interested in any suggestions
towards revamping the CAFE program in such a way as to enhance overall fuel
economy while protecting occupant safety and American jobs. The potential
changes range from modest changes to existing definitions separating
passenger cars from light trucks (i.e., vans, pickup trucks and SUVs) to more
significant structural changes to light truck fuel economy standards. The definitional
changes could potentially expand the definition of light truck to include
larger SUV's that are not currently subject to fuel economy standards, add
criteria to existing definitions of light trucks and ensure that vehicles
subject to the lower fuel economy standards applicable to trucks have
sufficient functionality to be properly classified as trucks. The advance
notice also requests comment on changing the existing approach to setting
light truck fuel economy standards from one of setting a fixed standard
applicable to all sizes of trucks in the light truck fleet to one of setting
a standard that changes in relationship to a selected attribute of trucks in
the fleet. Under such an attribute-based standard, the required fuel economy
would change in relationship to either the weight of the vehicle, the size of
the vehicle, or both. This action is being addressed via rulemaking 2127-AJ61
and will be removed from next month’s report. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
69. |
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Popular Title: Reduced Stopping Distance for Truck Tractors |
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RIN 2127-AJ37 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would reduce stopping distance requirements for truck
tractors equipped with air brake systems. Advances in heavy vehicle braking
systems show that improved stopping performance is attainable for these
vehicles. Such improvements would reduce the stopping distance disparity with
light vehicles, and would result in fewer deaths and injuries and reduce
property damage due to fewer crashes between truck tractors and light
vehicles. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 70 FR 74270 |
70. |
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Popular Title: Light Truck Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) |
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RIN 2127-AJ61 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would address Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for
light trucks for model year 2008 and possibly beyond, as appropriate. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 71 FR 17566 |
71. |
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Popular Title: Electronic Stability Control SAFETEA-LU |
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RIN 2127-AJ77 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would establish a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard
to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on all
newly-manufactured passenger cars and light trucks. The vast majority of
rollovers occur in single-vehicle crashes involving loss of control. Crash
data studies by NHTSA and other organizations worldwide show that ESC causes
a dramatic reduction in single-vehicle crashes by assisting drivers in
maintaining control in critical driving situations. NHTSA studies show a
reduction in single-vehicle crashes of 35% to 67% and a reduction in
single-vehicle crashes with rollover of over 70%. The requirement of ESC on
cars and trucks could save thousands of lives annually. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
72. |
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RIN 2127-AJ86 |
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Stage:
Undetermined |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would propose implementing regulations for the Section 2010
program. Section 2010 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Pub. L. 109-59, authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make
grants to States that adopt and implement effective programs to reduce the
number of single- and multi-vehicle crashes involving motorcyclists. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
Office of the Secretary |
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Office of the Secretary |
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Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels |
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RIN 2105-AB87 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
The Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) final rule, published |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
74. |
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Popular Title: Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers |
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RIN 2105-AC29 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract: This
rulemaking would address the carriage and use of certain respiratory devices
(i.e., ventilators, respirators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
machines and certain portable oxygen concentrators) by passengers aboard
commercial aircraft. It would also address difficulties experienced by
passengers needing supplemental oxygen on airline flights, including costs
associated with in-flight medical oxygen. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
75. |
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Popular Title: Aviation Data |
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RIN 2105-AC71 |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking requested public comments from reporting carriers and
aviation data users on the nature, scope, source, and means for collecting,
processing, and distributing airline traffic, fare, and financial data.
Specifically, it invited comments on whether existing airline traffic, fare,
and financial data should be amended, supplemented, or replaced; whether
selected forms and reports should be retained, modified, or eliminated;
whether the Department should require all aviation data to be filed
electronically; and how the aviation data system should be reengineered to
enhance efficiency and to reduce costs for both the Department and the airline
industry. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
76. |
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Popular Title: ACAA - Foreign Carriers |
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RIN 2105-AC97 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would add coverage under the Air Carrier Access Act to foreign
air carriers and comprehensively update and revise 14 CFR Part 382. It would
also clarify or propose new provisions in such areas as movable aisle
armrests, preboarding announcements, and
accessibility of carrier web sites. This rulemaking has been upgraded to
significant. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
77. |
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Popular Title: Actual Control |
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RIN 2105-AD25 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would clarify policies that may be used during initial and
continuing fitness reviews of |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 70 FR 67389 |
78. |
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Popular Title: Deaf, Hard of Hearing |
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RIN 2105-AD41 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would expand accomodations provided
to deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind air travelers under the Air Carrier
Access Act. The purpose of this rulemaking would be to improve access for air
travelers who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind during all phases of
air travel, from the airport to the flight itself. This rule would apply to
certain foreign and domestic air carriers. It responds to a petition for
rulemaking and was upgraded to significant on |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 71 FR 9285 |
79. |
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Popular Title: Price Advertising |
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RIN 2105-AD56 |
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Stage: Undetermined |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rule would propose four alternative enforcement approaches to the
current OST rule, which provides that the failure to state in an airfare
advertisement the entire price to be paid by a consumer for the advertised
air transportation is a violation of 49 U.S.C. § 41712. A review of this rule
is justified because the Department has adopted a significant number of
policies with respect to section 399.84 outlining when enforcement action
will not be pursued. Four options will be considered. The first will be to
retain the rule while codifying the Department's related enforcement
policies. This option would maintain the status quo and there are no
additional costs or benefits associated with this option. The second option
would be to retain the rule as written and announce that the rule will be
enforced as written in the future. Many sellers of air transportation are
already in compliance with the rule as written and the costs associated with
achieving compliance by the others should be minimal. Consumers may benefit
from this option by getting more uniform displays of fare information but may
be harmed by having less access to information on government taxes and fees
that are now separately stated in some fare advertising. The third option
would be to revise the policy statement to eliminate most or all requirements
for airfare advertisements but to require that consumers be apprised of the
total purchase price before the purchase is made. The fourth option would be
to rescind the rule and let market forces regulate airfare advertising. This
option would cost sellers nothing since they may continue to advertise as
they currently do but it would enable them to further innovate in the
marketing of air transportation and create new efficiencies that may lead to
lower costs and, possibly, prices. Consumers may benefit from these lower
prices while they will still have complete, albeit
slightly less obvious, information on fares. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
80. |
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Popular Title: SSI-TSA |
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RIN 2105-AD59 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would publish a Final Rule addressing the May 2004 Interim
Final Rule and respond to any comments. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration |
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration |
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81. |
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Popular Title: Gas Gathering Line |
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RIN 2137-AB15 |
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Stage: Final
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Abstract:
The rulemaking would define "onshore gas gathering line" to
eliminate confusion in distinguishing these pipelines from production
facilities and transmission lines. Also, it would establish tiered safety
rules for higher-risk onshore gas gathering lines in rural areas, and relax
current rules on low-risk onshore gas gathering lines. There would be a net
cost savings since the definition would be based on industry practices and
the overall regulatory burden would be less. This rulemaking has been
downgraded to nonsignificant and published and will
not appear on next month's report. |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 71 FR 13289 |
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Popular Title: Oxygen Cylinders and Generators |
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RIN 2137-AD33 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would require oxygen cylinders and oxygen generators, when
transported aboard aircraft, to be packed in an outer packaging that meets
prescribed thermal and heat resistance requirements. These requirements would
increase the level of safety associated with transportation of oxidizing
gases by air. This rule has no impact on the use of passenger-owned oxygen
cylinders. This rule is significant due to public interest. |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Wetlines Rule |
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RIN 2137-AD36 |
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Withdrawal |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would have addressed the risks associated with the retention
of flammable liquid in unprotected product piping on a cargo tank motor
vehicle during transportation (wetlines). However,
the costs associated with regulatory action outweigh the benefits that would
be associated with such action. PHMSA is withdrawing the notice of proposed
rulemaking and closing the docket pending development of more definitive data
to support rulemaking or alternative technologies or strategies to address
the problem. |
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
84. |
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Popular Title: Lithium Batteries |
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RIN 2137-AD48 |
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Final Rule |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would revise requirements applicable to lithium batteries for
consistency with international requirements. This rulemaking also responds to
NTSB recommendations. After reviewing comments received, PHMSA prepared and
published for public comment an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
(IFRA) in order to determine the impact of its proposal on small entities. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
85. |
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Popular Title: Infectious Substance; Harmonization |
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RIN 2137-AD93 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to
harmonize the current requirements for the Transport of Dangerous Goods with
UN standards which revised the classification criteria for infectious
substances, based on risk evaluations conducted by the World Health
Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It would
also relax transportation requirements for certain infectious substances
based on the level of risk associated with their transportation. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Petroleum Gathering Lines |
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RIN 2137-AD98 |
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Abstract: This
Rulemaking would establish limited safety rules for certain rural petroleum
gathering lines that could affect high consequence areas, including populated
areas, navigable waterways, and areas unusually sensitive to pipeline spills.
Because rural petroleum gathering lines and low stress lines are now exempt
from all pipeline safety rules, except in |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
87. |
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Popular Title: Rail routing rule |
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RIN 2137-AE02 |
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Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Date |
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Abstract:
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in
consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) would revise the
current requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the
safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials transported in commerce
by rail. Specifically, we would require rail carriers to compile annual data
on certain shipments of hazardous materials, use the data to analyze safety
and security risks along rail transportation routes where those materials are
transported, assess alternative routing options, and make routing decisions
based on those assessments. We would also clarify the current security plan
requirements to address en route storage and delays in transit. |
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
88. |
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Popular Title: Primary Lithium |
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RIN 2137-AE05 |
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Stage:
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would prohibit the offering for transportation and
transportation of primary lithium batteries and cells as cargo aboard
passenger-carrying aircraft. The rule would apply to both foreign and
domestic passenger-carrying aircraft entering, leaving, or operating in the |
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision |
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
89. |
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Popular Title: Storage of Explosives |
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RIN 2137-AE06 |
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Abstract:
This rulemaking would address the current safety and security risks associated
with the storage of explosives during transportation. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 70 FR 69493 |
90. |
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Popular Title: Package Inspection Authority |
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RIN 2137-AE13 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
Pursuant to a mandate in SAFETEA-LU (section 7118 of P.L. 109-59), this rulemaking
would establish procedural regulations to implement authority provided to DOT
to open packages believed to contain hazardous materials, remove such
packages from transportation, gather information, order the package
transported to a facility for examination and analysis, obtain assistance
from qualified persons, and issue emergency restrictions, prohibitions,
recalls, or out-of-service orders to abate an imminent hazard. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |