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Popular Title: Digital Flight Data Recorder/B-737 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AG87 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/18/1999; End of Comment Period 12/20/1999; SNPRM Publication Date 09/05/06; End of Comment Period 12/04/06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations for transport category airplanes to add a requirement for all Boeing 737 (B-737) series airplanes to record additional flight data parameters. It is based on safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following the investigation of the 1994 USAir FLight 427 accident. This rulemaking is significant because of substantial public interest. A final rule had been scheduled for August 11, 2000. Since publication of the NPRM, the FAA has mandated significant changes to the rudder system on 737s. Accordingly, the proposed rule would apply to a different set of airplanes than originally anticipated. The FAA has requested comment on this change in applicability and updated economic information about the installation of the proposed monitoring equipment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/15/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Transponder Continuous Operation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AH67 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Withdrawal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/14/2003; End of Comment Period 3/17/2003; Extension of Comment Period 3/18/2003; End of Extended Comment Period 4/18/2003. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: The FAA is withdrawing the NPRM published on January 14, 2003 that proposed to require airplanes operated in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations to ensure immediate activation and continuous transmission of the designated hijack alert code to air traffic control (ATC) during a hijack situation. After September 11, 2002, the increased threat of hijacking and realization that a plane could be used as a weapon became the basis for the proposed rule. The intent was to provide the flight crew of commercial airplanes with the ability to initiate an immediate national security response in the event of a hijacking. The overwhelming majority of comments opposed the proposal for serveral reasons. Because of the reasons given, including completed security enhancements to strengthen flightdeck doors, we are withdrawing the proposal. Current regulations ensure an adequate level of aviation security. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
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Popular Title: Cockpit Voice Recorder | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AH88 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/28/2005; End of Comment Period 04/29/2005; Extension of Comment Period 04/27/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 06/28/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. This rulemaking will increase the duration of CVR and flight data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the data recording rate of certain DFDR parameters; require physical separation of the DFDR and CVR; improve the reliability of the power supply to both the CVR and DFDR; and, if data-link communication equipment is installed, require that all data-link communications received by an aircraft be recorded. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/30/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Aging Aircraft Widespread Fatigue | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI05 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/18/2006; End of Comment Period 7/17/2006; Extended Comment Period 7/17/2006; End of Extended Comment Period 9/18/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require design approval holders to establish limits of validity (LOVs) of the engineering data that support the maintenance programs for certain transport category airplanes, and it would require them to determine if maintenance actions are needed to prevent widespread fatigue damage before an airplane reaches its LOV. This rulemaking would require operators of any affected airplane to incorporate the LOV and any necessary service information into their maintenance programs. This rulemaking would also prohibit operation of an affected airplane beyond the operational limit, unless an operator has incorporated an extended LOV and any necessary service information into its maintenance program. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/14/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Crew Monitoring | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI16 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/21/2005; End of Comment Period 11/21/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. Second, this rulemaking would amend FAA regulations so that, for operations requiring the presence of flight attendants, the flight attendants have a means to discreetly notify the flightcrew of suspicious activity or security breaches in the cabin. This final rule would address standards adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: International Agreement | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/22/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: DC Flight Rules | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date: 08/04/2005; End of Comment Period 11/02/2005; Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 11/07/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 02/06/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would codify restrictions for certain aircraft operations in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. This action is necessary because of the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks. The FAA intends by this action to help the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense protect national assets in the National Capital region. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/18/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Fuel Tank Flammability/Inerting | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/23/2006; End of Comment Period 3/23/2006; Extension of Comment Period 3/21/2006; End of Extended Comment Period 5/08/2006. NPRM: Publication Date 11/23/2005;End of Comment Period 03/23/2006;Extension of Comment Period 03/21/2006;End of Extended Comment Period 05/08/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/17/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: EAPAS | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/06/2005; End of Comment Period 02/03/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would change wiring system and fuel tank system requirements for transport category airplanes. It will organize and clarify design requirements for wire systems, by moving existing regulatory references to wiring into a single section of the regulations specifically for wiring and adding new certification rules to address aging issues in wire systems. This rulemaking would require holders of type certificates for certain transport category airplanes to conduct analyses and make necessary changes to existing Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to improve maintenance procedures for wire systems. It would require operators to incorporate those ICA for wiring into their maintenance or inspection programs. It will also clarify requirements of certain existing operational rules for operators to incorporate ICA for fuel tank systems into their maintenance or inspection programs. The intent of this rulemaking is to help ensure the continued safety of commercial airplanes by improving the design, installation, and maintenance of their electrical wiring systems as well as by aligning those requirements as closely as possible with the requirements for fuel tank system safety. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/17/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Drug Enf Assistance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/05/2007; End of Comment Period 3/06/2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rule would amend airmen certification and aircraft registration requirements. Two years after the final rule becomes effective, paper pilot certificates would no longer be used to exercise piloting privileges. Five years after the final rule becomes effective, certain other paper airmen certificates, such as those of flight engineers and mechanics, would no longer be used to exercise the privileges authorized by those certificates. To exercise the privileges after those respective dates, the airmen would have to hold upgraded, counterfeit-resistant plastic certificates. Student pilots would not be affected. In addition, those who transfer ownership of U.S.-registered aircraft would have 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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/06/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Part 145 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI53 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for repair stations by revising the system of ratings and requiring repair stations to establish a quality program. This rulemaking would add changes critical to maintaining safety. These include: requiring a repair station to maintain a capability list; requiring a repair station to designate a chief inspector; requiring permanent housing for all repair stations for their facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel; and identifying reasons for denying a repair station certificate, especially when a previously held certificate has been revoked. In addition, the rulemaking would clarify recent revisions to the repair station regulations. This action is necessary to reflect changes in aviation technology and repair station business practices. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/18/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 71 FR 70253 |
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Popular Title: Reusable Launch Vehicles | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI56 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/14/2006; End of Comment Period 05/30/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking will establish application requirements for an operator of a manned or unmanned reusable suborbital rocket to obtain an experimental permit. A permit provides an alternative to licensing for operators of reusable suborbital rockets. The rulemaking will also establish operating requirements and restrictions on launch and reentry of reusable suborbital rockets operated under a permit. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/25/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 72 FR 17001 |
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Popular Title: Special Training for DC ADIZ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication date 7/5/2006; End of Comment Period 9/5/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training requirements for any pilot who flies under visual flight rules within 100 nautical miles of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's omni-directional range/distance measuring equipment. The training primarily focuses on the procedures for flying in and around Washington, DC's Special Flight Rules Area and Flight Restricted Zone. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Security Considerations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI66 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would implement certain security related requirements governing the design of transport category airplanes. The requirements would provide improved airplane design features and greater protection of the cabin, flightdeck, and cargo compartments from the detonation of explosive or incendiary 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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/04/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 72 FR 629 |
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Popular Title: LaGuardia Airport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/09/06; End of Comment Period 10/30/06; Comment Period Extended 10/24/06; End of Extended Comment Period 12/26/06. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would provide a long-term solution to increased congestion and delay at New York's LaGuardia Airport (Laguardia). The rulemaking, if adopted, would establish an operational limit on the number of aircraft landing and taking off at the airport. To offset the effect of this limit, the rulemaking would increase utilization of the airport by encouraging the use of larger aircraft through implementing an airport-wide, average aircraft size requirement designed to increase the number of passengers that may use the airport within the overall proposed operational limits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/04/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: VLJ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would change the certification and operation regulations to accommodate the entry into the airspace system of very light jets. These changes are necessary because of the introduction of a new type of airplane as a result of significant changes in the aviation industry. The rulemaking resulted, in part, from recommendations from the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Parts 14 CFR 135/125. The rulemaking would cover aircraft certification, pilot crew, equipment, training, and dispatch requirements for the safe operation of this new type of airplane. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/15/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Re-registration & Renewal of Aircraft Registration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI89 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend requirements concerning the registration of aircraft. The rulemaking is based on the need to increase and maintain the accuracy of aircraft registration information in the Civil Aviation Registry. This rulemaking would ensure aircraft owners periodically provide information regarding changes in registration. The rulemaking would respond to the concerns of law enforcement and other government agencies and would provide more accurate, up-to-date aircraft registration information to all users of the Civil Aviation Registry database. Based on the comments received, we expect this rulemaking to be nonsignificant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: ADS-B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI92 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment on aircraft to operate in certain classes of airspace within the United States National Airspace System. The rulemaking is necessary to accommodate the expected increase in demand for air transportation, as described in the Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan. The intended effect of this rule is to provide the Federal Aviation Administration with a comprehensive surveillance system that accommodates the anticipated increase in operations and would provide a platform for additional flight applications and services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/26/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Duty Limitations And Rest Requirements | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AI93 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/20/1995; End of Comment Period 03/19/1996; Comment Period Extended 3/20/1996; End of Extended Comment Period 6/19/1996. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations on duty period limitations, flight time limitations, and rest requirements for flight crewmembers engaged in air transportation. The changes would respond to the need to ensure that the rules will continue to provide the minimum level of safety. This rulemaking responds to public and congressional interest in regulating flight crewmember rest requirements, NTSB Safety Recommendations, petitions for rulemaking, and scientific data. This action is considered significant because of substantial public interest. The FAA is considering proposing additional changes in response to comments received on the NPRM. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Part 121, Subparts N and O | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AJ00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations for crewmember and dispatcher training programs in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. The rulemaking would enhance traditional training programs by requiring the use of flight simulation training devices for flight crewmembers and including additional training requirements in areas that are critical to safety. The rulemaking would also reorganize and revise the qualification and training requirements. The changes are intended to contribute significantly to reducing aviation accidents. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/12/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Age 65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2120-AJ01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would raise the upper age limit for pilots serving in air carrier operations (14 CFR part 121) to age 65, as long as the other pilot at the controls is under age 60. In addition, and to conform to ICAO standards, the FAA would make a minor amendment to airmen certification rules to require that air carrier pilots over age 60 hold an FAA first-class medical certificate. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Retroreflectivity of Road Signs | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2125-AE98 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/30/2004; End of Comment Period 10/28/2004; Extension of Comment Period 10/22/2004; End of Extended Comment Period 02/01/2005. SNPRM: Publication Date 05/08/2006;End of Comment Period 11/06/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/07/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Tolling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2125-AF07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: PNRS | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2125-AF08 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/24/2006; End of Comment Period 9/24/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Highway Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Design-Build | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2125-AF12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/25/2006;End of Comment Period 07/24/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Highway Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: 4(f) Parks | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2125-AF14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/27/2006; End of Comment Period 9/26/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This FHWA/FTA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to be considered and the standards to be applied in determining the prudence and 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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Real-Time Management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2125-AF19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This action would establish a real-time system management information program to provide, in all States, the capability to monitor, in real-time, the traffic and travel conditions of the major highways of the United States. Section 1201 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) provides that the purpose of this program would be to improve the security of the surface transportation system, to address the congestion problems facing motorists, to support improved response to weather events and surface transportation incidents and to facilitate national and regional highway traveler information. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/31/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Medical CDL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 7/15/1994; End of Comment Period 11/14/1994. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require those commercial driver's license (CDL) drivers who are required to obtain a Federal medical certification to make the current status of that certification part of the commercial driver's licensing and renewal process, as required by Section 215 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Incorporating the current medical certification status information into the State-administered Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) driver record would improve highway safety by requiring those drivers who are required by Federal regulations to obtain a medical certificate to provide "proof" of that medical certification in order to obtain or retain a CDL. It would enable electronic verification of the current medical certification status as part of existing employer and enforcement programs. It would eliminate the requirement for those CDL operators who are required by Federal regulations to obtain a medical certificate to carry their medical examiner's certificate in addition to their CDL since an electronic record would verify that there is a valid medical certificate. FMCSA is currently reviewing comments to the docket. After this review, a decision on next steps will be made. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/15/1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 71 FR 66723 |
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Popular Title: URS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: SNPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 8/26/96; End of Comment Period 10/25/96. NPRM: Publication Date 05/19/2005;End of Comment Period 08/17/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would replace three current identification and registration systems: the US DOT number identification system, the commercial registration system, and the financial responsibility system, with an online Federal unified registration system. This program would serve as a clearinghouse and depository of information on, and identification of, brokers, freight forwarders, and others required to register with the Department of Transportation. The Agency is revising this rulemaking to address amendments directed by SAFETEA-LU. The replacement system for the Single State Registration System, which the ICC Termination Act originally directed be merged under URS, will be addressed separately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 United States. Carriers that had previously submitted an application would have to submit the updated form. These changes are needed to implement part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents as ruled by the Ninth Circuit. FMCSA is waiting for Interim Final Rule experience after the border opens before deciding what to do next on this rulemaking. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by November 20, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: International Agreement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Safety Monitoring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rule would implement a safety monitoring system and compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18 months after receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional authority to operate in the United States. It also would establish suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of Registration and operating authority, and incorporate criteria to be used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico-domiciled carriers exercise basic safety management controls. The interim rule included requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which are necessary to comply with the FY-2002 DOT Appropriations Act. On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded this rule, along with two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents. FMCSA is waiting for Interim Final Rule experience after the border opens before deciding what to do next on this rulemaking. FMCSA originally planned to publish a final rule by November 28, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: International Agreement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: New Entrant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/13/2002; End of Comment Period 7/12/2002; IFR Effective Date 01/01/2003. NPRM: Publication Date 12/21/2006; End of Comment Period 2/20/2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Safety Auditors Certification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002; Extension of Compliance 06/17/02; End of Extended Compliance 07/17/02. IFR Extension of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 7/28/2003. Notice of Environmental Assessment: Publication Date 10/02/2003; End of Comment Period 11/03/2003. Notice of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 12/23/2003; Compliance Date 1/01/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require that any safety inspection, audit, or review be conducted by a certified inspector, auditor, or investigator. It is required by section 211 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Based on comments to the IFR, the agency will issue a SNPRM that addresses issues not clarified in the IFR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: USA PATRIOT Act Rule | |||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA70 | |||||||||||||||||
Stage: Interim Final Rule/4 | |||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/05/2003; End of Comment Period 07/07/2003. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 11/07/2003; End of Comment Period 01/06/2004. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 08/19/2004; Interim Final Rule/3: Publication Date 08/19/2004. | |||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit States from issuing, renewing, transferring or upgrading a commercial driver's license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement, unless the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has first conducted a background check on the applicant and determined the applicant does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA simultaneously published interim final rules. FMCSA has published another IFR corresponding to TSA's extension of compliance date. Since this rulemaking conforms to TSA's rulemaking, the rulemaking is dependent upon TSA action. This action is considered significant because of substantial public and congressional interest, and national security. | |||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001 | |||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/4: 70 FR 22268 |
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Popular Title: Supporting Documents | |||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA76 | |||||||||||||
Stage: Withdrawal | |||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/20/1998; End of Comment Period 6/19/1998. SNPRM: Publication Date 11/03/2004; End of Comment Period 01/03/2005. | |||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking is withdrawing the hours-of-service recordkeeping NPRM that would have clarified what supporting documents motor carriers must have to validate hours of service records. The withdrawal is necessary to further review Paperwork Reduction Act impacts and burdens. This rulemaking was considered significant because of substantial industry interest and safety. | |||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 | |||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Household Goods Brokers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 12/22/2004; End of Comment Period 02/22/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the American Moving and Storage Association's petition for rulemaking and implement certain provisions of Subtitle B of SAFETEA-LU. FMCSA will determine in this rulemaking whether 49 CFR part 371 needs to be amended to protect consumers against unscrupulous brokers of household goods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/12/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 72 FR 5947 |
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Popular Title: Intermodal Container Chassis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA86 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require entities that offer intermodal container chassis for transportation in interstate commerce to: file a Motor Carrier Identification Report (Form MCS-150); display a USDOT identification number on each chassis offered for such transportation; establish a systematic inspection, repair and maintenance program to ensure the safe operating condition of each chassis offered for transportation and maintain documentation of the program; and provide a means for effectively responding to driver and motor carrier complaints about the condition of intermodal container chassis. The rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial industry and congressional interest and because it involves other departmental modes. This rulemaking was redrafted to reflect changes made by recent reauthorization legislation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/26/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 71 FR 76796 |
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Popular Title: Electronic On-Board Recorders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA89 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 9/01/2004; End of Comment Period 11/30/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to incorporate new performance standards for electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) to document compliance with the Federal hours-of-service rules. This would help ensure that performance standards for EOBRs are appropriate and reflect state-of-the-art communication and information management technologies. The rulemaking would consider the potential benefits and costs of requiring motor carriers to install and use EOBRs and evaluate alternative approaches including: 1) mandating such practice industrywide, 2) limiting the requirement to motor carriers with certain characteristics, and 3) allowing EOBR use to remain voluntary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Court Action | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/09/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 72 FR 2340 |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Diabetes Standard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA95 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/17/2006;End of Comment Period 06/15/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking action would amend FMCSA's medical qualification standards to allow drivers with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, without seeking an exemption from the FMCSRs. This action is in response to Section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The diabetes standard is in review with FMCSA's Medical Review Board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: National Registry | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA97 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish training, testing and certification standards for medical examiners responsible for certifying that interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers meet established physical qualifications standards; provide a database (or National Registry) of medical examiners that meet the prescribed standards for use by motor carriers, drivers, and Federal and State enforcement personnel in determining whether a medical examiner is qualified to conduct examinations of interstate truck and bus drivers; and require medical examiners to transmit electronically to FMCSA the name of drivers and a numerical identifier for each driver that is examined. The rulemaking would also establish the process by which medical examiners that fail to meet or maintain the minimum standards would be removed from the National Registry. This action is in response to section 4116 of SAFETEA-LU. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Interstate Van Operations | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA98 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would make the requirements concerning driver qualifications; driving of CMVs; parts and accessories necessary for safe operations; hours of service; and inspection, repair, and maintenance applicable to the operation of vehicles designed or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for direct compensation, in interstate commerce, regardless of the distance traveled. Currently the safety regulations apply to such vans when the vehicle is operated beyond a 75 air-mile radius of the driver's work reporting location. This action is in response to SAFETEA-LU. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Consumer Complaint Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AB01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: The rulemaking would establish a system and a database for filing and logging consumer complaints relating to household goods motor carriers; require each motor carrier of household goods to submit a quarterly report of specific identified information; and develop a procedure to forward a complaint to the motor carrier and to the appropriate State authority. This rule responds to SAFETEA-LU. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Commercial Learner's Permit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AB02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish revisions to the commercial driver's license knowledge and skills testing standards as required by section 4019 of TEA-21, implement fraud detection and prevention initiatives at the State driver licensing agencies as required by the SAFE Port Act of 2006, and establish new minimum Federal standards for States to issue commercial learner's permits (CLPs) based in part on the requirements of section 4122 of SAFETEA-LU. In addition to ensuring the applicant has the appropriate knowledge and skills to operate a commercial motor vehicle, this rule would establish the minimum information that must be on the CLP document and the electronic driver's record. The rule would also establish maximum issuance and renewal periods, establish a minimum age limit, address issues related to a driver's State of Domicile, and incorporate previous regulatory guidance into the Federal regulations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AB04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/16/1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Entry Level Driver Training | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AB06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require behind-the-wheel training for persons who must hold a commercial driver's license to operate commercial motor vehicles. This action is in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's December 2005 decision remanding the May 21, 2004, Final Rule, "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" to the Agency for further consideration. The rulemaking will consider the effectiveness of CMV driver training in reducing crashes, the appropriate types and levels of behind-the-wheel training that should be mandated, and related costs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Court Action | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/19/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: UCR Fees | |||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AB09 | |||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would set fee brackets and amounts for for-hire motor carriers, motor private carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies who will be required to pay fees under the Unified Carrier Registration System, plan and agreement established by Section 4305 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). | |||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/20/2005 | |||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Railroad Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Pressurized Tank Cars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2130-AB69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the existing design standards for pressurized tank cars pursuant to section 9005 of SAFETEA-LU. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Railroad Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Passenger Train Emergency Systems | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2130-AB72 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/24/2006;End of Comment Period 10/23/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would promote the safety of passengers and crew members in passenger train emergencies by enhancing FRA's regulations for passenger train emergency systems. The rulemaking would address passenger train emergency communication systems (public address and intercom systems), emergency evacuation systems (doors, emergency window exits, rescue access windows, and emergency roof access locations), and marking signage systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Railroad Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Rail Relocation and Improvement | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2130-AB74 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/17/2007;End of Comment Period 03/05/2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Railroad Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: ECP Brake Systems | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2130-AB84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish criteria for operating trains equipped with Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake System technology. This rulemaking would also provide regulatory relief, when necessary, to promote the transition to Electronically Controlled Brake System technology within the rail industry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/17/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Transit Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Transit Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: 4(f) Parks | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2132-AA83 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/27/2006; End of Comment Period 9/25/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This FTA/FHWA joint rulemaking would clarify the factors to be considered and the standards to be applied in determining the prudence and 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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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Convex Mirrors | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2127-AG41 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/12/2005; End of Comment Period 11/14/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/28/1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Roof Crush Resistance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2127-AG51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: SNPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Date 10/22/01; End of Comment Period 12/06/01. NPRM: Publication Date 8/23/05; End of Comment Period 11/21/05. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would upgrade vehicle roof crush requirements. It is part of the agency's comprehensive response to mitigate the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from vehicle rollovers. Rollover crashes constitute about 3 percent of passenger vehicle crashes, but about one third of the fatalities. Light trucks are more prone to rollover, and their percentage of the U.S. fleet continues to increase. This crash mode constitutes a disproportionate and growing segment of the Nation's highway safety problem. This rulemaking is significant because of public interest in vehicle safety. On an earlier report, NHTSA had a Final Rule scheduled for 8/31/2007. The agency has now decided that the next stage should be a SNPRM. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/13/1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Definitions, Designated Seating Position | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2127-AI94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/22/2005; End of Comment Period 08/22/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend part 571.3 Definitions, to redefine the term "designated seating position" (DSP) in order to establish an objective criteria that is more enforceable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/16/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Side Impact Protection Upgrade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2127-AJ10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 5/17/2004; End of Comment Period 10/14/2004; Reopening of Comment Period 1/2005; End of Reopened Comment Period 4/12/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require in FMVSS No. 214 a vehicle-to-pole oblique impact test to reduce the number of fatal and serious head injuries, which are not addressed in FMVSS No. 201. Two Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) -- No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection" -- specify requirements for side impact protection. At present, FMVSS No. 214 specifies a moving deformable barrier (MDB) test addressing mainly the chest injury problem. The head injury reduction is partially addressed in FMVSS No. 201. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/05/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Reduced Stopping Distance for Truck Tractors | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2127-AJ37 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date: 12/15/2005; End of Comment Period 4/14/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/02/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Electronic Stability Control SAFETEA-LU | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2127-AJ77 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/18/2006; End of Comment Period 11/17/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on all newly-manufactured passenger cars and light trucks. The vast majority of rollovers occur in single-vehicle crashes involving loss of control. Crash data studies by NHTSA and other organizations worldwide show that ESC causes a dramatic reduction in single-vehicle crashes by assisting drivers in maintaining control in critical driving situations. NHTSA studies show a reduction in single-vehicle crashes of 34% to 59% 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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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/20/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 72 FR 17235 |
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Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AB87 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/29/2004;End of Comment Period 03/28/2005;Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period 03/28/2005;End of Extended Comment Period 07/28/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: The Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) final rule, published September 6, 1991, reserved portions of the rule concerning passenger vessels. The ADA covers passenger vessels, but issuing accessibility requirements for vessels involves complex issues unlike those affecting land transportation. This rulemaking would address these issues and propose feasible requirements to make passenger vessels accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/26/1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 72 FR 28333 |
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Popular Title: Oxygen by Air Carrier Passengers | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AC29 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/07/2005;End of Comment Period 11/07/2005;Extension of Comment Period 10/21/2005 ; End of Extended Comment Period 01/30/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/01/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Aviation Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AC71 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/15/1998; End of Comment Period 09/14/1998; End of Reply Comment Period 10/13/1998. NPRM: Publication Date 02/17/2005;End of Comment Period 04/18/2005;Extension of Comment Period Publication Date 07/18/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 9/18/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 OST 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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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: ACAA - Foreign Carriers | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AC97 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/04/2004; End of Comment Period 02/02/2005; Extension of Comment Period Publication Date 01/13/2005; End of Extended Comment Period 03/04/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/05/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Specimen Validity Testing | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AD26 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/28/2003. NPRM: Publication Date 10/31/2005; End of Comment Period 12/31/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend certain provisions of its drug and alcohol testing procedures to change instructions to laboratories, medical review officers, and employers with respect to adulterated, substituted, diluted, and invalid specimen results. This action would create consistency with specimen validity requirements established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and modify some measures taken in other rulemaking actions. Also, this rulemaking would include rulemaking action specified in RINs 2105-AD47 and 2105-AD55. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/13/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Deaf, Hard of Hearing | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AD41 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 2/23/2006; End of Comment Period 4/24/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. Also, the rulemaking action would respond to a petition for rulemaking. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/11/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: SSI-TSA | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AD59 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/18/2004; End of Comment Period 07/19/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would publish a Final Rule addressing the May 2004 Interim Final Rule and respond to any comments. As of January 31, 2007, this rulemaking is on hold pending the receipt of additional information from DHS. The schedule cannot be further updated until this information is received. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/02/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: DBC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AD63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: ANPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would address whether the Department of Transportation (Department) should amend its rules relating to oversales and denied boarding compensation to cover flights operated with aircraft seating 30 through 60 passengers, which are currently exempt from the rule. It would also address whether the Department should increase the maximum required compensation and make other changes. OST originally scheduled an NPRM for publication on July 5, 2007. It has now determined that an ANPRM is necessary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/19/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None |
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Popular Title: TIFIA Update | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2105-AD70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the TIFIA rule to implement recent statutory changes and incorporate certain other changes that the DOT believes will improve the efficiency of the program and its usefulness to borrowers. This rulemaking would also extend applicability of the rule to the Maritime Administration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/17/2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Petroleum Gathering Lines and Low Stress Lines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2137-AD98 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: SNPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/06/2006; End of Comment Period 11/06/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish limited safety rules for rural onshore hazardous liquid gathering pipelines and low stress pipelines that are within a defined buffer of an unusually sensitive area. These areas include drinking water and ecological resource areas, which are particularly vulnerable to a pipeline release. The safety requirements would address the most common threats to the integrity of these pipelines. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/04/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Rail routing rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2137-AE02 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication Date 08/16/04; End of Comment Period 10/18/04. NPRM: Publication Date 12/21/2006;End of Comment Period 02/20/2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: In consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), PHMSA would revise the current requirements on the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials transported in commerce by rail. It may require rail carriers to (1) compile annual data on certain shipments of hazardous materials and use the data to analyze safety and security risks along rail transportation routes where those materials are transported; (2) assess alternative routing options and make routing decisions based on those assessments; and (3) clarify the current security plan requirements to address en route storage and delays in transit. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/01/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Primary Lithium Battery Ban | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2137-AE05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 12/15/2004; End of Comment Period 02/15/2005. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would consolidate 2137-AE05 "Transportation of Lithium Batteries" and 2137-AD48 "Hazardous Materials; Transportation of Lithium Batteries." The merging of the rulemakings into one final rule would simplify, and make easier to understand, the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) changes applicable to lithium batteries. Both RINs would be retained for the final rule. RIN 2137-AE05 would prohibit the offering for transportation and transportation of primary lithium batteries and cells as cargo aboard passenger-carrying aircraft. This prohibition would apply to both foreign and domestic passenger-carrying aircraft entering, leaving, or operating in the United States. The rule would also require that, when offered for transport in other modes, shipments of primary lithium batteries and cells must be marked to indicate that they are forbidden from transport aboard passenger-carrying aircraft. With the merging of 2137-AD48, this rule would also revise requirements applicable to the transportation of lithium batteries to achieve greater consistency with international requirements. It responds to NTSB recommendations. PHMSA has prepared and published for public comment an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) in order to determine the impact of the 2137-AD48 rulemaking on small entities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Storage of Explosives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2137-AE06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: ANPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/16/2005;End of Comment Period 02/14/2006. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the current safety and security risks associated with the storage of explosives during transportation. In the last internet report, we were moving forward with an NPRM with a publication date scheduled in June 2007. We have decided to reopen the comment period for the ANPRM to accommodate a public meeting in March 2007 that will assist with the development of the NPRM. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 70 FR 69493 |
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Popular Title: Package Inspection Authority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2137-AE13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Distribution Integrity Management | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2137-AE15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish integrity management program requirements appropriate for gas distribution pipeline operators. This rulemaking would require gas distribution pipeline operators to develop and implement programs to better assure the integrity of their pipeline systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/02/2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |