Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/22/03; End of Comment Period 01/20/04; Extension of Comment Period 01/16/04; End of Extended Comment Period 04/19/04; Extension of Comment Period/2 04/20/04; End of Extended Comment Period/2 06/18/04.

Abstract: This rulemaking will consider new regulations for air tour and sightseeing operations that are currently allowed to operate under less stringent regulations than those applied to other types of commercial operations. Hot air balloons and gliders would not be included in this amendment.

Effects:

Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1994

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	05/26/2005	04/26/2006	04/27/2006
To OMB	06/26/2005	08/15/2006	08/14/2006
OMB Clearance	09/26/2005	11/15/2006	11/07/2006
Publication Date	10/10/2005	12/30/2006

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest Requirements

Black

Popular Title: Flight Crewmember Duty Time

RIN 2120-AF63

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 FAA proposes additional changes in response to comments received on the NPRM. The changes are necessary to ensure that the rules will continue to provide the minimum level of safety. This rulemaking responds to public and congressional interest in regulating flight crewmember rest requirements, NTSB Safety Recommendations, petitions for rulemaking, and scientific data. This action is considered significant because of substantial public interest.

Effects:

Economically Significant
Major
Unfunded Mandate
Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995

Dates for Undetermined:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST
To OMB
OMB Clearance
Publication Date
End of Comment Period

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Federal Aviation Administration

Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for B-737 Airplanes and for Part 125 Operators

Red

Popular Title: Digital Flight Data Recorder/B-737

RIN 2120-AG87

Stage: SNPRM

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/18/1999; End of Comment Period 12/20/1999.

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 is requesting comment on this change in applicability and is requesting updated economic information about the installation of the proposed monitoring equipment.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/15/1999

Dates for SNPRM:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	07/22/2005		07/22/2005
Returned to Mode		09/06/2005	08/18/2005
Resubmitted to OST		10/28/2005	11/23/2005
To OMB	08/25/2005	05/08/2006	05/15/2006
OMB Clearance	11/28/2005	08/08/2006	08/15/2006
Publication Date	12/15/2005	09/01/2006	09/05/2006
End of Comment Period	02/13/2006	11/01/2006	12/04/2006

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: 71 FR 52381

Federal Aviation Administration

Transponder Continuous Operation

Red

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.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating Administration Decision

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2001

Dates for Withdrawal:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	08/08/2003		10/10/2003
Returned to Mode			10/18/2003
Resubmitted to OST			02/01/2004
Returned to Mode/2			02/17/2004
Resubmitted to OST/3			02/19/2004
Returned to Mode/3			04/08/2004
Resubmitted to OST/4		09/13/2006	09/08/2006
Publication Approved	09/03/2003	09/29/2006	09/15/2006
Publication Date	10/14/2003	12/30/2006

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary
Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None

Federal Aviation Administration

Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations

Red

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 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. It would increase the duration of CVR and flight data recorder (FDR) recordings; increase the data recording rate of certain DFDR parameters; require physical separation of the DFDR and CVR; improve the reliability of the power supply to both the CVR and DFDR; and, if data-link communication equipment is installed, require that all data-link communications received by an aircraft be recorded.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/30/1999

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date
To OST	09/08/2006	02/27/2007
To OMB	10/09/2006	04/02/2007
OMB Clearance	01/05/2006	07/02/2007
Publication Date	01/19/2007	07/19/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-engine Airplanes

Red

Popular Title: ETOPS

RIN 2120-AI03

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/17/03; End of Comment Period 1/13/04; Extension of Comment Period 01/15/04; End of Extension of Comment Period 3/15/04.

Abstract: This rulemaking would govern the design, maintenance, and operation of airplanes and engines for flights that go certain long distances beyond an adequate airport. This rulemaking would extend some requirements that previously applied only to two-engine airplanes to airplanes with more than two engines. This rulemaking would implement existing best practices and policy, industry recommendations and international standards to assure that long-range flight will operate safely.

Effects:

Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2000

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	12/15/2004	01/20/2006	01/09/2006
To OMB	01/12/2005	08/15/2006	08/29/2006
OMB Clearance	04/18/2005	12/29/2006
Publication Date	04/29/2005	01/04/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated issues requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

Aging Aircraft Program (Widespread Fatigue Damage)

Green

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

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/14/2004

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	05/14/2007
To OMB	06/20/2007
OMB Clearance	09/20/2007
Publication Date	09/28/2007

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting System

Yellow

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 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 addresse standards adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: International Agreement

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/22/2002

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date
To OST	10/30/2006	01/08/2007
To OMB	11/30/2006	02/09/2007
OMB Clearance	03/01/2007	05/09/2007
Publication Date	03/16/2007	05/24/2007

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area

Black

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.

Effects:

Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/18/2003

Dates for Undetermined:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST
To OMB
OMB Clearance
Publication Date
End of Comment Period

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Federal Aviation Administration

10.

Transport Airplane Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction

Green

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.

Effects:

Economically Significant
Major
Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/17/2004

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	05/14/2007
To OMB	06/20/2007
OMB Clearance	09/20/2007
Publication Date	09/28/2007

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

11.

Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS) and SFAR 88

Green

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 would organize and clarify design requirements for wire systems, by moving existing regulatory references to wiring into a single section of the regulations specifically for wiring and adding new certification rules to address aging issues in wire systems. This rulemaking would require holders of type certificates for certain transport category airplanes to conduct analyses and make necessary changes to existing 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 would 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.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/17/2004

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	02/01/2007
To OMB	03/05/2007
OMB Clearance	06/08/2007
Publication Date	06/18/2007

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

12.

Drug Enforcement Assistance

Red

Popular Title: Drug Enf Assistance

RIN 2120-AI43

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage:None

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

Effects:

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline:

Final Rule : 09/18/1989

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/06/2004

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	10/01/2004		08/25/2004
Returned to Mode			08/26/2004
Resubmitted to OST			08/27/2004
To OMB	11/01/2004	11/15/2004	11/29/2004
Withdrawn from OMB			02/24/2005
Resubmitted to OST/3		06/09/2006	06/06/2006
Resubmitted to OST/4		08/11/2006	08/09/2006
Resubmitted to OMB/2		09/15/2006	09/20/2006
OMB Clearance	01/03/2005	12/15/2006
Publication Date	01/10/2005	12/29/2006
End of Comment Period		03/01/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary
Awaiting development of additional data

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Federal Aviation Administration

13.

Part 145: Repair Stations--Ratings and Quality System

Red

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 will add changes critical to maintaining safety. These include: requiring a repair station to maintain a capability list; requiring a repair station to designate a chief inspector; requiring permanent housing for all repair stations for their facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel; and identifying reasons for denying a repair station certificate, especially when a previously held certificate has been revoked. In addition, the rulemaking would clarify recent revisions to the repair station regulations. This action is necessary to reflect changes in aviation technology and repair station business practices.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/18/2001

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	07/05/2005	03/01/2006	02/15/2006
To OMB	08/05/2005	08/15/2006	08/17/2006
OMB Clearance	11/08/2005	11/17/2006	11/17/2006
Publication Date	11/23/2005	12/04/2006	12/01/2006
End of Comment Period	02/23/2006	03/05/2007	02/01/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 71 FR 70253

Federal Aviation Administration

14.

Experimental Permit for Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicles

Red

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 would define the process and standards for the issuance and maintenance of an Experimental Permit. An experimental permit would authorize the launch of developmental reusable suborbital rockets. The purpose of an experimental permit is to allow launches of developmental reusable suborbital rockets with less regulatory burden on the launch operator than would otherwise be the case with a traditional license.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline:

NPRM by : 12/23/2005
Final Rule by : 06/23/2006

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/25/2005

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	08/28/2006		09/25/2006
To OMB	09/27/2006	12/05/2006
OMB Clearance	12/27/2006	03/05/2007
Publication Date	01/11/2007	03/19/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

15.

Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew & Space Flight Participants

Red

Popular Title: Human Space Flight

RIN 2120-AI57

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/29/2005; End of Comment Period 2/27/2006.

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

Effects:

Information Collection

Prompting action: Statute

Legal Deadline:

NPRM by : 12/23/2005
Final Rule by : 06/23/2006

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/25/2005

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	05/26/2006		05/26/2006
To OMB	06/26/2006	09/05/2006	08/29/2006
OMB Clearance	09/26/2006	12/05/2006	11/09/2006
Publication Date	10/10/2006	12/19/2006

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None

Federal Aviation Administration

16.

Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Black

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.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/10/2005

Dates for Undetermined:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST
To OMB
OMB Clearance
Publication Date
End of Comment Period

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None

Federal Aviation Administration

17.

Security Related Considerations in the Design and Operation of Transport Category Airplanes

Red

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.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/04/2001

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	01/03/2006	03/06/2006	03/27/2006
Returned to Mode		04/24/2006	04/24/2006
Resubmitted to OST		05/02/2006	05/03/2006
To OMB	02/06/2006	09/15/2006	09/19/2006
OMB Clearance	05/08/2006	12/15/2006
Publication Date	05/30/2006	12/29/2006
End of Comment Period	08/30/2006	04/30/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Federal Aviation Administration

18.

Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport

Red

Popular Title: LaGuardia Airport

RIN 2120-AI70

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage:None

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose a new rule to address the potential for increased congestion and delay at New York's LaGuardia Airport (Laguardia) when the High Density Rule (HDR) expires there on January 1, 2007. 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 proposed rule 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.

Effects:

Economically Significant
Major
Information Collection

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/04/2005

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	12/07/2005	02/27/2006	02/17/2006
To OMB	12/21/2005	05/10/2006	05/15/2006
OMB Clearance	01/25/2006	08/10/2006	08/18/2006
Publication Date	02/03/2006	08/24/2006	08/29/2006
End of Comment Period	04/04/2006	10/24/2006	10/30/2006
Extension of Comment Period			10/24/2006
End of Extended Comment Period			12/29/2006

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 71 FR 51380

Federal Aviation Administration

19.

Filtered Flight Data

Red

Popular Title: Filtered Flight Data

RIN 2120-AI79

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage:None

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

Effects:

Major

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/24/2005

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date	Actual Date
To OST	08/08/2006		08/03/2006
Resubmitted to OST/2			08/28/2006
To OMB	09/08/2006	11/07/2006	11/07/2006
OMB Clearance	12/07/2006	02/07/2007	11/08/2006
Publication Date	12/22/2006	02/21/2007
End of Comment Period	03/22/2007	05/21/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None

Federal Aviation Administration

20.

Commuter Operations in Very Light Jets (VLJS)

Red

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 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.

Effects:

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline:

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/15/2006

Dates for NPRM:

Milestone	Originally Scheduled Date	New Projected Date
To OST	12/29/2006	04/16/2007
To OMB	01/31/2007	05/14/2007
OMB Clearance	02/27/2007	09/13/2007
Publication Date	03/13/2007	09/03/2007
End of Comment Period	06/13/2007	12/03/2007

Explanation for any delay:

Additional coordination necessary

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None