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Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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Federal Transit Administration

54. Major Capital Investment Projects - New/Small Starts

55. Metropolitan and Statewide Transportation Planning

56. Protection of Parks, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites

57. Public Transportation Security Grants--SAFETEA-LU

58. Charter Bus Operations



Federal Transit Administration
Federal Transit Administration
54. 
Major Capital Investment Projects - New/Small Starts Red
Popular Title: New/Small Starts
RIN 2132-AA81
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 01/30/2006; End of Comment Period 03/10/2006.
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final rule by : 04/07/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/29/2006  10/13/2006  10/16/2006 
To OMB 10/03/2006  11/13/2006   
OMB Clearance 01/03/2007  02/13/2007   
Publication Date 01/10/2007  02/20/2007   
End of Comment Period 04/10/2007  05/20/2007   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Transit Administration
55. 
Metropolitan and Statewide Transportation Planning Red
Popular Title: Metropolitan Planning
RIN 2132-AA82
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule by : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 10/20/2006    10/20/2006 
To OMB 11/09/2006     
OMB Clearance 01/09/2007     
Publication Date 01/19/2007     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Transit Administration
56. 
Protection of Parks, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historical Sites Red
Popular Title: 4(f) Parks
RIN 2132-AA83
Stage: Final Rule
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule by : 08/10/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 05/03/2007     
To OMB 05/31/2007     
OMB Clearance 08/29/2007     
Publication Date 09/10/2007     
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None


Federal Transit Administration
57. 
Public Transportation Security Grants--SAFETEA-LU Red
Popular Title: Security Grants
RIN 2132-AA84
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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. DOT will submit this NPRM when DHS is ready to submit it's companion NPRM.
Effects:
  None
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  Final Rule by : 02/06/2006
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 11/07/2005  01/06/2006  12/22/2005 
To OMB 11/15/2005  03/30/2006   
OMB Clearance 01/30/2006  09/30/2006   
Publication Date 02/06/2006  12/15/2006   
End of Comment Period 04/06/2006  11/30/2006   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None


Federal Transit Administration
58. 
Charter Bus Operations Red
Popular Title: Charter Bus
RIN 2132-AA85
Stage: NPRM
Previous Stage:None
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.
Effects:
  Regulatory Flexibility Act
Negotiated Rulemaking
Information Collection
Prompting action: Statute
Legal Deadline:  None
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone Originally
Scheduled
Date		 New
Projected
Date		 Actual
Date
To OST 08/31/2006  02/01/2007   
To OMB 09/29/2006  02/28/2007   
OMB Clearance 12/29/2006  05/30/2007   
Publication Date 01/05/2007  06/05/2007   
End of Comment Period 02/28/2007  08/05/2007   
Explanation for any delay: Additional coordination necessary
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None