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Bureau of
Transportation Statistics
Federal Aviation
Administration
Federal Highway
Administration
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Railroad
Administration
Federal Transit
Administration
Maritime
Administration
National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
Office of the
Secretary
Research and
Special Programs Administration
Transportation
Security Administration
U.S. Coast
Guard
Bureau of Transportation
Statistics |
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Bureau of
Transportation Statistics |
1. |
Reporting of Airline Delays and Cancellations under 14 CFR
Part 234 |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: Reporting of Airline Delays (Part
234) |
RIN 2139-AA09 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would modify the reporting
requirements in 14 CFR Part 234 to require air carriers that file airline
service quality performance reports under Part 234 to collect and report
the causes of airline delays and cancellations. Currently, there is a lack
of data on the causes of airline delays and cancellations. This rulemaking
would fill the data gaps for airline delays and cancellations and provide
this information to the public and other interested parties. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
06/01/2002 |
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06/11/2002 |
To OMB |
07/01/2002 |
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10/15/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
10/01/2002 |
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Publication Date |
10/15/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal Aviation Administration |
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Federal
Aviation Administration |
2. |
Improved Survival Equipment for Inadvertent Water
Landings |
Black | |
Popular Title: Flotation Devices |
RIN 2120-AC72 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/30/1988;
End of Comment Period 11/28/1988. |
Summary: This rulemaking would implement the
requirement in the Airport and Airway Safety Act of 1987 that the
Department initiate rulemaking to consider standards for life preservers
and rafts. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/30/1987 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
3. |
Retrofit of Improved Seats in Air Carrier Transport Category
Airplanes |
Red | |
Popular Title: Retrofit of Improved Seats |
RIN 2120-AC84 |
Stage: SNPRM |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/17/88; End
of Comment Period 10/14/88; Reopening of Comment Period 10/30/98; End of
Reopened Comment Period 01/09/99. |
Summary: This rulemaking implements a congressional
mandate of the Airport and Airway Safety Act of 1987 that the Department
initiate rulemaking by April 28, 1988, to consider requiring all air
carrier aircraft to replace existing seats with new designs that would be
more crashworthy. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Initiate rulemaking by :
04/28/1988
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/30/1987 |
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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12/31/2001 |
12/28/2001 |
Returned to Mode |
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01/31/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
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03/22/2002 |
To OMB |
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05/06/2002 |
05/14/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
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07/26/2002 |
09/25/2002 |
Publication Date |
03/29/2002 |
07/31/2002 |
10/04/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
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12/04/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis Awaiting
development of additional data
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: 67 FR
62293 |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
4. |
Drug Enforcement Assistance |
Black | |
Popular Title: Drug Enf Assistance |
RIN 2120-AD16 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/12/1990;
End of Comment Period 05/11/1990. |
Summary: This rulemaking would revise certain
requirements covering registration of aircraft, certification of pilots,
and penalties associated with registration and certification violations.
This rulemaking would also respond to the Federal Aviation Administration
Drug Enforcement Act of 1988 (the Act). The revised requirements would
assist law enforcement agencies' efforts to stop drug trafficking in
general aviation aircraft. The FAA is currently considering seeking
modifications to the Act. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
NPRM by : 09/18/1989
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/1988 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
5. |
Aging Aircraft Safety |
Red | |
Popular Title: Aging Aircraft |
RIN 2120-AE42 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/05/1993;
End of Comment Period 02/02/1994; Reopening Comment Period 02/08/1994; End
of Reopened Comment Period 3/04/1994. NPRM/2: Publication Date 4/02/1999;
End of Comment Period 8/02/1999; Reopening of Comment Period 8/18/1999;
End of Reopened Comment Period 10/08/1999. |
Summary: This rulemaking requires airplanes operated
under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121,
U.S.-registered multiengine airplanes operated under 14 CFR part 129, and
multiengine airplanes used in scheduled operations under 14 CFR part 135
to undergo inspections and records reviews by the Administrator or a
designated representative after their 14th year in service and at
specified intervals thereafter. These inspections and records reviews will
ensure that the maintenance of these airplanes' age-sensitive parts and
components has been adequate and timely. The final rule also prohibits
operation of these airplanes after specified deadlines unless
damage-tolerance-based inspections and procedures are included in their
maintenance or inspection programs. Operators of airplanes initially
certificated with nine or fewer passenger seats, however, may incorporate
service-history-based inspections instead of damage-tolerance-based
inspections and procedures in those airplanes' maintenance or inspection
programs. This final rule does not apply to airplanes operated between any
point within the State of Alaska and any other point within the State of
Alaska. This rule represents a critical step toward compliance with the
Aging Aircraft Safety Act of 1991 and helps to ensure the continuing
airworthiness of aging airplanes operating in scheduled service. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Initiate rulemaking by :
04/24/1992
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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03/08/2001 |
To OMB |
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07/27/2001 |
Returned by OMB |
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09/18/2001 |
Resubmitted to OST |
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02/15/2002 |
Resubmitted to OMB |
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05/28/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
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09/19/2002 |
09/25/2002 |
Publication Date |
01/31/2002 |
09/23/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
6. |
Aircraft Ground Deicing and Anti-Icing Program |
Black | |
Popular Title: Deicing (Part 121 operators) |
RIN 2120-AE70 |
Stage: Disposition of Comments |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/23/1992;
End of Comment Period 8/7/1992. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
09/29/1992; End of Comment Period 4/15/1993. |
Summary: This rulemaking established a requirement
for part 121 certificate holders to develop an FAA-approved ground
deicing/anti-icing plan and to comply with that plan any time conditions
are such that frost, ice, or snow could adhere to the aircraft's wings,
control surfaces, or propellers. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/08/1992 |
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
Publication Date |
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08/27/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of
Comments: 67 FR 54996 |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
7. |
Corrosion Prevention and Control Program |
Red | |
Popular Title: Corrosion Control |
RIN 2120-AE92 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would require that the
maintenance or inspection programs for all airplanes operated under part
121 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, all U.S. -registered
multiengine airplanes operated in common carriage by foreign air carriers
or foreign persons under 14 CFR part 129, and all multiengine airplanes
used in scheduled operations under 14 CFR part 135 include FAA-approved
corrosion prevention and control programs. Such programs are needed
because existing maintenance and inspection programs may not provide
comprehensive, systematic measures to prevent and control corrosion. The
rulemaking would form a part of the FAA's response to the Aging Aircraft
Safety Act of 1991. These actions are intended to control the detrimental
effects of corrosion and the resulting airplane structural material loss.
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Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/28/1991 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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01/09/2001 |
To OMB |
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02/20/2001 |
Returned by OMB |
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09/14/2001 |
Resubmitted to OST |
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02/15/2002 |
Resubmitted to OMB |
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06/05/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/17/1999 |
08/16/2002 |
09/17/2002 |
Publication Date |
10/01/1999 |
08/23/2002 |
10/03/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
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12/03/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 67 FR
62142 |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
8. |
National Air Tour Safety Standards |
Red | |
Popular Title: Air Tour Safety |
RIN 2120-AF07 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: In this rulemaking, the FAA will respond to
NTSB recommendations. FAA is seeking information on air tour and
sightseeing operations that are currently allowed to operate under less
stringent regulations than those applied to other types of commercial
operations. Over the past decade, the number of these operations, and the
number of accidents and incidents associated with these operations, have
increased. Hot air balloons and gliders would not be included. (Note: This
rulemaking was formerly called "Sightseeing Operations.") |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1994 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/01/2002 |
09/01/2002 |
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To OMB |
04/01/2002 |
10/01/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
07/01/2002 |
01/02/2003 |
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Publication Date |
07/03/2002 |
01/06/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
9. |
Revision of Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Procedures to
Improve Participant Safety |
Green | |
Popular Title: Emergency Evacuation |
RIN 2120-AF21 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/18/1995;
Correction 08/25/1995; End of Comment Period 10/16/1995. |
Summary: This final rule would improve participant
safety during full-scale emergency evacuation demonstrations of transport
category airplanes by permitting certain alternative procedures that would
allow a person conducting the demonstrations to react more readily should
a mishap occur. The rule would not impose any additional cost. The purpose
of the rule is to make full-scale emergency evacuation demonstrations
safer for participants, to codify exisiting practices, and to ensure that
each operator demonstrates the effectiveness of crewmember training by
conducting at least a partial evacuation demonstration. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/08/1995 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
12/01/2002 |
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To OMB |
01/02/2003 |
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OMB Clearance |
04/02/2003 |
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Publication Date |
04/09/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
10. |
Flight Crewmember Duty Limitations and Rest
Requirements |
Red | |
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. SNPRM: . NPRM: Publication Date
12/20/1995; End of Comment Period 03/19/1996. |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the pilot rest
and duty requirements for pilots by ensuring they receive adequate rest
opportunities while assigned to reserve status and by preventing lengthy
duty periods that could contribute to acute and cumulative fatigue. The
rulemaking would propose a definition of "rest period." |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
11. |
False and Misleading Statements Regarding Aircraft
Parts |
Red | |
Popular Title: False Statements Plane Parts |
RIN 2120-AG08 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This action proposes additional rules that
would prohibit certain false or misleading statements regarding civil
aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, component
parts, and materials, including standard parts, that are used, or may be
used, on civil aircraft. The proposal would also permit increased
inspection by the FAA of records regarding the quality of aircraft
parts. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/22/1994 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/13/2001 |
07/15/2002 |
08/15/2002 |
To OMB |
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09/15/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
08/13/2001 |
12/15/2002 |
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Publication Date |
08/24/2001 |
12/30/2002 |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
12. |
Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of
Grand Canyon National Park |
Red | |
Popular Title: GCNP Phaseout rule |
RIN 2120-AG34 |
Stage: SNPRM |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/31/1996;
End of Comment Period 03/31/1997. |
Summary: This rulemaking would establish noise
efficiency limitations for certain aircraft operations at Grand Canyon
National Park (GCNP). It would establish standards for quiet technology
that are reasonably achievable, as mandated by Congress. The standards for
quiet technology would help the National Park Service (NPS) achieve its
statutory mandate to provide for the substantial restoration of natural
quiet and experience in the GCNP. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/31/1996 |
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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04/12/2002 |
04/11/2002 |
To OMB |
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08/01/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
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11/01/2002 |
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Publication Date |
12/10/2001 |
11/05/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
13. |
Prohibition of the Transportation of Devices Designed as
Chemical Generators as Cargo in Aircraft |
Red | |
Popular Title: Chemical Generators |
RIN 2120-AG35 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date
08/27/1998. |
Summary: This rulemaking would have banned the
transportation in certain aircraft of devices designed to chemically
generate oxygen that pose a risk of fire. The ban applies to
newly-manufactured chemical oxygen generators that have never been filled
with chemicals and those that have been discharged to reduce human error
in identifying which canisters are dangerous. This rule complements a
December 1996 RSPA rulemaking prohibiting the transportation of these
generators in passenger carrying aircraft. It is being withdrawn because
RSPA action has eliminated need for rulemaking. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: None |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/07/2002 |
10/02/2002 |
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Publication Approved |
07/11/2002 |
12/11/2002 |
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Publication Date |
07/18/2002 |
12/18/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
14. |
Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch |
Black | |
Popular Title: Licensing Space Launches |
RIN 2120-AG37 |
Stage: SNPRM |
Previous Stage: NPRM published 10/25/00; End of
comment period 2/22/01. |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the commercial
space transportation regulations governing licensing and safety
requirements for launch from Federal and non-Federal launch sites. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/17/1999 |
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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02/20/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
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03/25/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
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04/23/2002 |
To OMB |
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05/10/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
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07/03/2002 |
Publication Date |
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07/30/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
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10/28/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: 67 FR
49456 |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
15. |
Child Restraint Systems |
Black | |
Popular Title: Child Restraint Systems |
RIN 2120-AG43 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/18/1998;
End of Comment Period 6/18/1998. |
Summary: This rulemaking would consider the use of
child restraint systems in aircraft during all phases of flight (i.e.,
taxi, takeoff, landing, or any other time the seat belt sign is
illuminated). Specifically, the agency would consider information about
existing child restraint systems, the development of new and improved
child restraint systems, and the ease with which existing or new child
restraint systems can be used. The Department is currently considering and
coordinating options for appropriate action. |
Effects:
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Economically Significant Regulatory Flexibility
Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/29/1997 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
16. |
Screening of Checked Baggage on Flights Within the United
States (CAPPS) |
Black | |
Popular Title: CAPS/CAPPS |
RIN 2120-AG51 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 04/19/1999;
End of Comment Period 06/18/1999. |
Summary: This rulemaking would have required air
carriers to use the Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System
(CAPPS) where available to screen passenger baggage, or otherwise to
conduct passernger-bag matching. The rule would have applied to aircraft
with 61 seats or more. This is a TSA project and TSA is now handling this
withdrawal. |
Effects:
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Economically Significant Regulatory Flexibility
Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/08/1997 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
17. |
Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges |
Red | |
Popular Title: Airport Rates |
RIN 2120-AG58 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: ANPP: Publication Date 08/12/1998;
End of Comment Period 10/13/1998; End of Extended Comment Period:
03/01/1999. |
Summary: In June 1996, the FAA adopted a policy for
evaluating the reasonableness of landing fees and other charges paid by
air carriers to airports. The current action is to consider replacement
provisions for the portions of the 1996 Policy Statement vacated by the US
Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. The Court disallowed a portion of the
policy that had to do with historic cost valuation of airport property.
FAA has determined that the issues in this policy statement should be
addressed in conjunction with the issues involved in congestion pricing in
airports. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/1997 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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09/25/2002 |
Publication Approved |
10/25/2002 |
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Publication Date |
10/31/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
18. |
Hazardous Materials Training Requirements |
Red | |
Popular Title: Hazmat Training Requirements |
RIN 2120-AG75 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would propose to amend its
hazardous materials (hazmat) training requirements for air carriers and
commercial operators certificated to operate under part 121 or part 135.
In addition, the rulemaking would propose that repair stations
certificated under part 145 document for the FAA that persons handling
hazmat for transportation have been trained as required by the Deparment
of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). The FAA is
updating its regulations because hazmat transport and the aviation
industry have changed significantly since the FAA promulgated its hazmat
training standards to ensure uniform compliance with training
requirements. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/18/1999 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
12/15/1999 |
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02/08/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
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06/20/2002 |
To OMB |
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11/20/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
01/20/2000 |
02/20/2003 |
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Publication Date |
01/20/2000 |
02/28/2003 |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
19. |
Certification of Screening Companies |
Black | |
Popular Title: Screening Co. |
RIN 2120-AG84 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/05/2000;
End of Comment Period 04/04/2000. |
Summary: This rulemaking is in response to a
recommendation by the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and
Security and to a Congressional mandate in the Federal Aviation
Reauthorization Act of 1996. The rulemaking was intended to improve the
screening of passengers, accessible property, checked baggage, and cargo
and to provide standards for consistent high performance and increased
screening company accountability. The rulemaking is being withdrawn
because of changed circumstances. Any further action will be taken by
TSA. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/09/1996 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
20. |
Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations for
Boeing 737 Airplanes and for Part 125 Operations |
Red | |
Popular Title: Digital Flight Data
Recorder/B-737 |
RIN 2120-AG87 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/18/1999;
End of Comment Period 12/20/1999. |
Summary: The 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
investigations of two accidents and other incidents involving B-737
aircraft. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/15/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/29/2000 |
11/03/2000 |
10/25/2000 |
To OMB |
06/28/2000 |
12/04/2000 |
12/26/2000 |
Returned by OMB |
|
|
09/18/2001 |
OMB Clearance |
07/28/2000 |
01/11/2001 |
|
Publication Date |
08/11/2000 |
01/18/2001 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
21. |
Collision Avoidance Systems for Cargo Airplanes |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: TCAS Collision |
RIN 2120-AG90 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 11/01/2001;
End of Comment Period 12/31/2001. |
Summary: This rulemaking would require the
installation and use of a traffic alert and collision avoidance system on
certain cargo airplanes. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/22/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/03/2002 |
09/30/2002 |
09/11/2002 |
To OMB |
09/20/2002 |
10/30/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
12/20/2002 |
01/30/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
12/24/2002 |
02/03/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
22. |
Improved Flammability Standards for Thermal/Acoustic
Insulation Materials Used in Transport Category Airplanes |
Red | |
Popular Title: Therm/Acoustic |
RIN 2120-AG91 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 09/20/2000;
End of Comment Period 01/18/2001. |
Summary: This action would establish new flammability
standards. They address flame progagation and entry of an external fire
into the airplane. The new standards are intended to reduce the incidence
and severity of cabin fires, particularly those in inaccessible areas
where thermal/acoustic insulation materials are typically installed. They
would also provide an increased level of safety in post-crash fires by
delaying entry of flames into the cabin. The new standards would apply to
new type designs and newly manufactured airplanes. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating
Administration Decision |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/22/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/14/2002 |
08/14/2002 |
08/15/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
|
10/24/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
|
11/04/2002 |
|
To OMB |
04/12/2002 |
11/15/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
07/14/2002 |
01/14/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
07/25/2002 |
01/21/2003 |
|
End of Comment Period |
|
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Awaiting development of additional
data
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
23. |
Certification of Airports |
Red | |
Popular Title: Part 139-Certification of
Airports |
RIN 2120-AG96 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 06/21/2000;
Correction 08/21/2000; Comment Period Extended 08/22/2000; End of Comment
Period 09/19/2000; End of Extended Comment Period 11/03/2000. |
Summary: This rule would revise the airport
certification regulation and establish certification requirements for
airports serving scheduled air carrier operations in aircraft designed for
more than 9 passenger seats but less than 31 passenger seats. In addtion,
this rule would amend a section of an air carrier operation regulation to
conform with changes to airport certification requirements. The FAA
Reauthorization Act of 1996 authorized the FAA to certificate airports
(with the exception of those in Alaska) that serve scheduled passenger
operations of air carriers operating aircraft designed for more than 9
passenger seats but fewer than 31. The Aviation Investment and Reform Act
for the 21st Century mandated that the FAA issue an NPRM on operating
certificates for such airports within 60 days (of April 5, 2000) and a
final rule 1 year after the close of the NPRM comment period . |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Issuance of NPRM : 06/04/2000 Issuance of Final Rule :
11/03/2001
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/30/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/27/2001 |
|
03/25/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
|
05/24/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
|
|
09/03/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST/2 |
|
|
09/12/2002 |
To OMB |
10/26/2001 |
10/15/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
|
12/15/2002 |
|
Publication Date |
11/01/2001 |
12/30/2002 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
24. |
Air Tour Operations in State of Hawaii |
Black | |
Popular Title: Air Tour Operations in Hawaii |
RIN 2120-AH02 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would extend SFAR 71, which
established certain procedural, operational and equipment requirements for
air tour operators in the State of Hawaii. The FAA intends to issue a
national air tour safety proposal in the near future, but until that
rulemaking becomes final, there is a need to extend SFAR 71 to ensure the
continuing safe environment for conducting air tours in Hawaii. During the
9 year period between 1982 and 1991, there were 11 air tour accidents with
24 fatalities in Hawaii. The apparent causes of the accidents ranged from
engine power loss to encounters with adverse weather. On September 26,
1994, the FAA published an emergency final rule as SFAR 71. The rule
established additional operating procedures, including minimum safe
altitudes (and associated increases in visual flight rules weather
minimums), minimum equipment requirements and operational limitations for
air tour aircraft in the State of Hawaii. SFAR 71 was subsequently
extended until October 26, 2003. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
Legal Deadline: |
SFAR 71 expires : 10/26/2003
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/26/1994 |
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 |
25. |
Regulation of Aircraft Fractional Ownership Programs |
Green | |
Popular Title: Fractional |
RIN 2120-AH06 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/18/01; End
of Comment Period 10/16/01. |
Summary: This rulemaking would update and revise the
regulations governing operations by aircraft in fractional ownership
programs. This action is undertaken because the FAA has determined that
current regulations do not adequately define fractional ownership programs
and do not clearly allocate responsibility and authority for safety and
compliance with the regulations. The revisions would define fractional
ownership programs and their various participants, allocate responsibility
and authority for safety of flight operations for purposes of compliance
with the regulations, and ensure that fractional ownership program
aircraft operations maintain a high level of safety. Elements of this
rulemaking would provide in certain of the regulations applicable to
fractional ownership programs a level of safety equivalent to certain
regulations that apply to on-demand operators. The rulemaking would also
change some regulations that apply to on-demand operators meeting certain
criteria to permit these operators an alternate means of compliance for
certain commercial operations. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/06/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/16/2003 |
|
09/18/2002 |
To OMB |
04/16/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
07/16/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
09/16/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
26. |
Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification
and Use |
Red | |
Popular Title: Simulator Qualification |
RIN 2120-AH07 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the FAA
regulations to establish flight simulation device qualification
requirements for all certificate holders in a new part. The basis of these
requirements currently exists in different parts of the FAA's regulations
and in advisory circulars. The changes would consolidate and update flight
simulation device requirements. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/01/1998 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/07/2000 |
02/06/2001 |
08/30/2001 |
To OMB |
09/01/2000 |
03/06/2001 |
02/07/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
10/27/2000 |
04/16/2001 |
03/19/2002 |
Publication Approved |
11/03/2000 |
04/16/2001 |
03/19/2002 |
Publication Date |
11/08/2000 |
07/01/2002 |
09/25/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
|
|
12/24/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
Awaiting development of additional
data
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 67 FR
60284 |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
27. |
Certification of Pilots, Aircraft, and Repairmen for the
Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft |
Green | |
Popular Title: Light-Sport Aircraft
Certification |
RIN 2120-AH19 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Approved
01/04/2002; Publication Date 02/05/2002; End of Comment Period
05/06/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would establish requirements
for the certification, operation, and maintenance of light-sport aircraft,
including powered parachutes and weight-shift-control aircraft. For the
operation of light-sport aircraft, the rulemaking would establish a sport
pilot certificate and a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot
rating. It would also establish requirements for student pilots and
private pilots to operate these aircraft, and to revise the recreational
pilot certificate to align it with privileges proposed for the new sport
pilot certificate. It would also establish a new repairman certificate
with ratings for individuals who would inspect and maintain light-sport
aircraft. In addition, it would create a new category of special
airworthiness certificate for light-sport aircraft that meet a consensus
standard. This action is necessary to address advances in sport and
recreational aviation technology, gaps in the existing regulations, and
several petitiions for rulemaking. The intended effect of this action is
to provide a safe and economical means to certificate light-sport aircraft
and the pilots who fly them. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/14/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
02/28/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
03/28/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
07/01/2003 |
|
|
Publication Approved |
07/03/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
07/08/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
28. |
Revisions to Passenger Facility Charge Rule for Compensation
to Air Carriers |
Green | |
Popular Title: Passenger Facility Charge Rule |
RIN 2120-AH43 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the passenger
facility charge (PFC) regulation by changing the amount and unit of
collection that a carrier may retain for collecting and handling
(including remitting) PFC revenue. It would allow carriers to keep $0.10
of each PFC they collect in calendar years 2002 through 2004. From 2005
forward, the amount would increase to $0.11 for each PFC collected. This
action is necessary to implement the statutory requirement that the
Secretary of Transportation (whose authority has been delegated to the
Administrator of FAA) establish by regulation a uniform amount that
carriers may retain that reflects the average necessary and reasonable
expenses for collecting and handling PFCs. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/2000 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/09/2002 |
|
05/09/2002 |
To OMB |
08/09/2002 |
|
08/22/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
11/04/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
11/09/2002 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
11/16/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
29. |
Aircraft Security and Screening of Passengers and Accessible
Property |
Black | |
Popular Title: Security and Screening of Passengers
and Property |
RIN 2120-AH50 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This action requires certain aircraft
operators to search aircraft and screen crewmembers, passengers, and their
accessible property prior to departure. This action is being taken to
counter possible threats in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks. FAA is not going to take any further action on this matter. The
Transportation Security Administration has assumed subject matter
jurisdiction, but it is not sure it will proceed with a rule at this
time. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/12/2001 |
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 |
30. |
Screeners Qualifications, Training and Testing |
Black | |
Popular Title: Screeners Qualifications |
RIN 2120-AH59 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking provides additional
qualifications, training, and testing of individuals who screen persons
and property that are carried in passenger aircraft. Responsibility for
this action has been assigned to TSA. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/12/2001 |
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 |
31. |
Enhanced Security Procedures for Operations at Certain
Airports in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area |
Green | |
Popular Title: Metro DC Airports |
RIN 2120-AH62 |
Stage: Disposition of Comments |
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Approved
02/13/2002; Publication Date 02/19/2002; End of Comment Period
04/22/2002. |
Summary: This action requires persons operating to or
from certain airports within the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area to
conduct those operations in accordance with security procedures approved
by the Administrator. This action is being taken to restore aircraft
operations at airports within the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area while
countering possible threats in the wake of the September 11, 2001
terrorist attacks. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Emergency |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/2001 |
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
01/08/2003 |
|
|
Publication Approved |
02/08/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/12/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of
Comments: None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
32. |
Transponder Continuous Operation |
Red | |
Popular Title: Transponder Continuous Operation |
RIN 2120-AH67 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the instrument
and equipment requirements for airplanes operated in domestic, flag, and
supplemental operations. Specifically, the rulemaking would require
affected airplanes to have the capability to help assure immediate
activation of the designated air traffic control (ATC) hijack alert code,
and continuous transmission of that code to ATC during a hijack situation.
This action would respond to the heightened threat to U.S. civil aviation.
The FAA believes that this capability would help provide ATC personnel
with more time to initiate a national security response to a potential
airplane hijack situation. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating
Administration Decision |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/2001 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
04/01/2002 |
05/01/2002 |
05/09/2002 |
To OMB |
07/08/2002 |
08/07/2002 |
08/05/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
10/08/2002 |
11/07/2002 |
|
Publication Date |
10/15/2002 |
11/14/2002 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
33. |
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum in United States Domestic
Airspace |
Green | |
Popular Title: Domestic RVSM |
RIN 2120-AH68 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Approved
05/10/2002; Publication Date 05/10/2002; End of Comment Period
08/08/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would permit Reduced
Vertical Separation Minimum flights in the airspace over the contiguous 48
States of the United States and Alaska and that portion of the Gulf of
Mexico where the FAA provides air traffic services. This reduction of
vertical separation minima would only be applied between those aircraft
that meet stringent altimeter and auto-pilot performance requirements.
This rulemaking would enhance airspace capacity and to assist aircraft
operators to save fuel and time. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/13/2002 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
06/15/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
07/15/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
10/15/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
10/20/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
34. |
Security Considerations for the Flightdeck on Foreign
Operated Transport Category Airplanes |
Green | |
Popular Title: Flightdeck Security (Part 129) |
RIN 2120-AH70 |
Stage: Final Rule/2 |
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Date
06/21/2002. |
Summary: This final rule amends a previous rule
requiring improved flightdeck security and operational and procedures
changes to prevent unauthorized access to the flightdeck on
passenger-carrying aircraft operated by foreign carriers under the
provisions of part 129. This final rule is intended to ensure that the
same flightdeck security enhancements apply to foreign air carriers as
apply to U.S. air carriers. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002 |
Dates for Final Rule/2:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/09/2002 |
|
09/09/2002 |
To OMB |
10/09/2002 |
|
10/01/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
01/09/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
01/04/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule/2:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
35. |
Picture Identification Requirements |
Green | |
Popular Title: Picture ID Requirements |
RIN 2120-AH76 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would revise the pilot
certificate requirements to require a person to carry a photo
identification acceptable to the Administrator when exercising the
privileges of a pilot certificate. Additionally, it would require a pilot
certificate holder to present a photo identification when requested by the
Administrator, an authorized representative of the National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or a
law enforcement officer. These measures are intended to address security
concerns regarding the identification of pilots. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/24/2002 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
06/11/2002 |
|
06/11/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
|
06/28/2002 |
Returned to OST |
|
|
07/29/2002 |
To OMB |
08/01/2002 |
|
08/28/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
11/01/2002 |
|
10/22/2002 |
Publication Date |
11/05/2002 |
|
10/28/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: 67
FR 65858 |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
36. |
Limitation on Construction or Alteration in the Vicinity of
the Private Residence of the President of the United States |
Red | |
Popular Title: Crawford Texas Airspace |
RIN 2120-AH83 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rule would limit the construction of
any new object or the alteration of any existing object in the vicinity of
the private residence of the President of the United States that would
exceed 50 feet AGL and is within a 3 nautical miles (NM) radius of the
Presidentís private residence, unless otherwise approved by the
Administrator of the FAA. This rule is being adopted for purposes of
national defense and will assist in protecting the President of the United
States. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/26/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
06/09/2002 |
|
09/03/2002 |
To OMB |
07/09/2002 |
11/03/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
10/09/2002 |
02/03/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
10/11/2002 |
02/08/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
37. |
Revocation of Pilot Certificates or Denial of an Application
Based on Security Disqualification |
Green | |
Popular Title: Cert. Revocation for Security |
RIN 2120-AH84 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rule would expressly provide the
authority to revoke a pilot certificate or deny an application for a pilot
certificate based on a written determination by the Under Secretary of
Transportation for Security that an individual poses a security risk
related to aviation. This rule would address the security concerns of who
should hold a pilot certificate issued by the Federal Aviation
Administration and is necessary to enhance security in air transporation.
|
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/11/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
08/16/2002 |
|
09/03/2002 |
To OMB |
11/03/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
02/03/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/08/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Aviation Administration |
38. |
Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data
Recorder Regulations |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: Cockpit Voice Recorder |
RIN 2120-AH88 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: 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 paramaters; 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 communication equipment
is installed, require that all data-link communications received by an
aircraft be recorded. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/30/1999 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
08/28/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
|
09/05/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
|
|
10/05/2002 |
To OMB |
11/04/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
02/04/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/09/2003 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
04/09/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal Highway Administration |
|
Federal
Highway Administration |
39. |
Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining
to the National Park Service and the Park Roads and Parkways
Program |
Red | |
Popular Title: FLS: NPS Roads |
RIN 2125-AE52 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999;
End of Comment Period 11/01/1999. |
Summary: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the
Secretary of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop,
to the extent appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion
management systems for roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway
Program (FLHP). The Secretary of Transportation has delegated the
authority to the FHWA to serve as the lead agency within the U.S. DOT to
implement the FLHP. The roads funded under the FLHP include park roads and
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
This rulemaking would provide for the development and implementation of
pavement, bridge, safety, and congestion management systems for
transportation facilities under the National Park Service jurisdiction and
funded by the FLHP. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/06/2002 |
|
05/02/2002 |
To OMB |
06/03/2002 |
|
09/10/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/03/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
09/19/2002 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
11/19/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Highway Administration |
40. |
Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining
to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Reservation Roads
Program |
Red | |
Popular Title: FLS: BIA Roads |
RIN 2125-AE53 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999;
End of Comment Period 11/1/1999. |
Summary: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the
Secretary of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop,
to the extent appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion
management systems for roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway
Program (FLHP). The Secretary of Transportation has delegated the
authority to the FHWA to serve as the lead agency within the U.S. DOT to
implement the FLHP. The roads funded under the FHLP include park roads and
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
This rulemaking would provide for the development and implementation of
pavement, bridge, safety, and congestion management systems for
transportation facilities providing access to Indian lands and funded
under the FHLP. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/06/2002 |
|
05/02/2002 |
To OMB |
06/03/2002 |
|
09/10/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/03/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
09/19/2002 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
11/19/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Highway Administration |
41. |
Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining
to the Fish and Wildlife Service and Refuge Roads Program |
Red | |
Popular Title: FLS: FWS Roads |
RIN 2125-AE54 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999;
End of Comment Period 11/01/1999. |
Summary: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the
Secretary of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop,
to the extent appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion
management systems for roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway
Program (FLHP). The Secretary of Transportation has delegated the
authority to the FHWA to serve as the lead agency for the U.S. DOT to
implement the FLHP. The roads funded under the FHLP include park roads and
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
This rulemaking would provide for the development and implementation of
pavement, bridge, safety, and congestion management systems for
transportation facilities serving the National Wildlife Refuge System
funded under the FHLP. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/06/2002 |
|
05/02/2002 |
To OMB |
06/03/2002 |
|
09/10/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/03/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
09/19/2002 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
11/19/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Highway Administration |
42. |
Federal Lands Highway Program; Management Systems Pertaining
to the Forest Service and the Forest Highway Programs |
Red | |
Popular Title: FLS Forest Highways Program |
RIN 2125-AE55 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/01/1999;
End of Comment Period 11/01/1999. |
Summary: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the
Secretary of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop,
to the extent appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion
management systems for roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway
Program (FLHP). The Secretary of Transportation has delegated the
authority to the FHWA to serve as the lead agency within the U.S. DOT to
implement the FLHP. The roads funded under the FHLP include park roads and
parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads.
This rulemaking would provide for the development of pavement, bridge,
safety, and congestion management systems for transportation facilities
providing access to and within the National Forests and highways funded
under the FLHP. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/06/2002 |
|
05/02/2002 |
To OMB |
06/03/2002 |
|
09/10/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/03/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
09/19/2002 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
11/19/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Highway Administration |
43. |
Design-Build Contracting |
Red | |
Popular Title: Design-Build Contracting |
RIN 2125-AE79 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/19/2001;
End of Comment Period 12/19/2001. |
Summary: This rule would revise FHWA regulations to
implement design-build contracting as mandated by the Transportation
Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). TEA-21 requires the Secretary to
issue regulations to allow design-build contracting for selected projects.
This regulation would list the criteria and procedures that will be used
by the FHWA in approving the use of design-build contracting by State
Transportation Departments (STDs). This regulation would not require the
use of the design-build contracting, but would allow STDs to use it as an
optional technique in addition to traditional contracting methods. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule : 06/09/2001
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/02/2002 |
05/20/2002 |
05/23/2002 |
To OMB |
06/11/2002 |
06/29/2002 |
09/10/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/12/2002 |
09/29/2002 |
11/01/2002 |
Publication Date |
09/26/2002 |
10/12/2002 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Highway Administration |
44. |
National Bridge Inspection Standards |
Green | |
Popular Title: NBIS |
RIN 2125-AE86 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/26/2001;
End of Comment Period 12/26/01. |
Summary: This rulemaking would examine whether to
revise the regulation on National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) to
incorporate current, state-of-the-art bridge inspection practices that
public authorities may be using. It has been fourteen years since the NBIS
regulations were updated. The experience, material, and technology changes
over time dictate that the FHWA take a fresh look at these regulations.
The FHWA has received some unsolicited comments from engineers,
inspectors, transportation planners, and others recommending a number of
changes to the FHWA's NBIS regulations. In revising these regulations the
FHWA is considering incorportating a number of the FHWA policy memorandums
and technical advisories into the regulation. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/31/2001 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/13/2002 |
|
|
To OMB |
12/13/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
03/13/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
03/26/2003 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
05/26/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal
Highway Administration |
45. |
Designation of Dromedary Equipped Truck Tractor-Semitrailers
as Specialized Equipment |
Green | |
Popular Title: Army Drom Box |
RIN 2125-AE94 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would consider including, as
specialized equipment, dromedary equipped truck tractor-semitrailer
combination vehicles when hauling munitions for the U.S. Department of
Defense (DOD). This rulemaking is in response to a petition from the U.S.
DOD, specifically the Department of the Army, that would help expedite the
movement of munitions for the military, especially in times of national
emergency. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/22/2001 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/13/2002 |
|
04/09/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
|
05/09/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
|
|
05/29/2002 |
To OMB |
06/13/2002 |
|
08/28/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/13/2002 |
|
10/07/2002 |
Publication Date |
09/25/2002 |
|
10/23/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
10/25/2002 |
|
12/23/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 67 FR
65056 |
Federal
Highway Administration |
46. |
Statewide Transportation Planning; Metropolitan
Transportation Planning |
Black | |
Popular Title: Planning - Final rule |
RIN 2125-AE95 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/25/00; End
of Comment Period 09/23/00. SNPRM: Publication Date 06/19/2002; End of
Comment Period 08/19/2002; Extension of Comment Period 08/19/2002; End of
Extended Comment Period 09/19/2002. |
Summary: This joint rulemaking would amend the
existing regulation on transportation planning in response to the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). This action would
amend the regulation to include language that addresses the consultation
with non-metropolitan local officials in the transportation planning
process. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
10/16/2002 |
To OMB |
11/16/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
12/16/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
12/31/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration |
|
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
47. |
Commercial Driver's License Standards; Biometric
Identifier |
Red | |
Popular Title: CDL - Biometric Identifier |
RIN 2126-AA01 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 5/15/89; End
of Comment Period 7/14/89. |
Summary: The Truck and Bus Regulatory Reform Act of
1988 required the DOT Secretary to issue regulations establishing minimum
uniform standards for a biometric identification system for commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) operators. In 1989, the agency (then the Federal
Highway Administration) published an ANPRM to request comments on a pilot
demonstration project using biometric identifiers that included retinal
eye scans and fingerprint technologies. After considering comments to the
ANPRM, the FHWA determined that technology had not progressed to the point
where a nationwide identification system could be cost-effective and
provide the benefits for which a system was intended. In 1991 the FHWA
published a Notice of Information summarizing the results of the pilot
study and the comments to demonstrate how the technologies studied fell
short of the demands in the commercial licensing environment at the time.
Section 4011(c) of the TEA-21, 49 USC 31308 amended, requires each
commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the States after January 1,
2001, to have unique identifiers (which may include biometric
identifiers). The FMCSA established a pilot study to collect over 16,000
sample digital facial images and sets of fingerprints from volunteers in
California, Georgia and West Virginia. California provided the lead for
this study. The pilot study has been completed , and the contractor is
finalizing the study results. The final report is expected in November
2002. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final rule : 12/31/1990
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/1988 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/14/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
08/14/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
11/14/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
11/28/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated impacts requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
48. |
Qualification of Drivers; Vision |
Green | |
Popular Title: CDL; Vision |
RIN 2126-AA05 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 2/28/92; End
of Comment Period 4/28/92; Request for Comments: Publication Date 6/05/96;
Interim Final Rule: Publication Date12/08/98; End of Comment Period
2/08/99. |
Summary: As part of a review of the medical
qualification standards applicable to interstate CMV drivers, the agency
(then the Federal Highway Administration)requested comments on the need,
if any, to amend its driver qualification requirements relating to the
vision standard. A temporary waiver program was initiated and was
concluded on March 31, 1996, to permit the FHWA to observe and collect
data on the driving experience of a group of vision-deficient drivers who
meet certain preconditions. The agency considered further research to
develop comprehensive performance-based visual standards for all
commercial drivers. Information about the proposed research plan and
public hearing on the subject was published in the Federal Register on
June 5, 1996, at 61 FR 28547. The FMCSA entered into a contract with a
medical center to develop medically-based recommendations for amending the
current Federal vision requirements. Recommendations were delivered in
October 1998. The FMCSA is further evaluating and considering these
recommendations to decide what, if any, further proposals should be made
concerning the vision standard. Based on the findings of the medical
panel, the FMCSA anticipates publishing an NPRM to amend its regulation
governing the visual field requirement in the vision standard. Section
4007 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21, Public
Law 105-178) enacted effective June 9, 1998, changes the agency's
authority to issue waivers and exemptions. Procedures to implement the new
authority were published on December 8, 1998 (63 FR 67600). FMCSA is now
considering all requests for exemptions from the vision requirements in
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/01/1991 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
02/15/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
03/15/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
06/15/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
06/30/2003 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
08/30/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
49. |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General
Transportation of Hazardous Materials |
Red | |
Popular Title: General Transportation of HM |
RIN 2126-AA07 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 6/17/93; End
of Comment Period 8/16/93. |
Summary: This rulemaking would implement the
statutory requirements of 49 USC 5109 and 49 USC 5105. Section 5109
addresses the establishment of motor carrier safety permit regulations for
motor carriers transporting Class A or B explosives, liquefied natural
gases, hazardous materials designated as extremely toxic by inhalation, or
highway route controlled quantity radioactive materials. Section 5105
requires inspection of vehicles transporting those radioactive materials
before each trip. The rulemaking would incorporate those provisions into
the safety permit regulations. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule: : 11/15/1991
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/16/1990 |
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: |
Awaiting development of additional
data
| |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
50. |
Minimum Training Requirements for Operators and Training
Instructors of Multiple Trailer Combination Vehicles |
Red | |
Popular Title: Training Rule |
RIN 2126-AA08 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 01/05/1993;
End of Comment Period 3/16/1993. |
Summary: This rulemaking would establish minimum
training requirements for operators of multiple trailer combination
vehicles and the instructors who train these operators. This rulemaking is
mandated by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule : 12/18/1993
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/1991 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
08/15/2002 |
08/15/2003 |
|
To OMB |
09/15/2002 |
09/15/2003 |
|
OMB Clearance |
12/15/2002 |
12/15/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
12/31/2002 |
12/31/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated impacts requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
51. |
Training for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor
Vehicles |
Red | |
Popular Title: Training for Entry-Level Drivers |
RIN 2126-AA09 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 6/21/93; End
of Comment Period 8/20/93; Report to Congress 2/05/96; Notice of
Availability of Report 4/25/96. |
Summary: This rulemaking will examine the need to
require training of all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles.
FMCSA has submitted a report to Congress (2/05/96) on the effectiveness of
private sector efforts to ensure adequate training of all entry-level
drivers. This report included a cost-benefit study of requiring training
of entry-level drivers. Public comments have been solicited on the report.
|
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Complete NPRM : 12/18/1992 Complete Final Rule :
12/18/1993
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/1991 |
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: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
52. |
Commercial Driver Physical Fitness As Part Of The CDL
Process |
Red | |
Popular Title: Physical Fitness - CDL Process |
RIN 2126-AA10 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 7/15/94; End
of Comment Period 11/4/94. |
Summary: This rulemaking would include the
certification of fitness to operate a CMV in the commercial driver's
license (CDL) process. Incorporating the commercial driver fitness
determination into State-administered CDL procedures could allow
elimination of the requirement that CMV drivers carry a separate medical
certificate. The CDL would be evidence that the CMV driver is physically
fit as well as operationally qualified to operate CMVs safely. This action
addresses the driver's physical qualifications as they relate to the CDL
process; it does not address whether those standards are correct or should
be changed. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/15/1993 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/30/2002 |
12/31/2002 |
|
To OMB |
11/01/2002 |
02/02/2003 |
|
OMB Clearance |
02/01/2003 |
05/02/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
02/15/2003 |
05/15/2003 |
|
End of Comment Period |
04/15/2003 |
07/15/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
53. |
Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Safety |
Red | |
Popular Title: Railroad-Highway Crossing |
RIN 2126-AA18 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/30/98; End
of Comment Period 11/27/98. |
Summary: This action would prohibit operators of
commercial motor vehicles from driving onto a railroad grade crossing
unless there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing
without stopping. The intent of this action is to reduce the incidence of
collisions between trains and CMVs. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Complete Final Rule : 02/16/1995
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/18/2002 |
12/31/2002 |
|
To OMB |
12/17/2002 |
03/17/2003 |
|
OMB Clearance |
03/17/2003 |
06/17/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
03/31/2003 |
07/01/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
54. |
Unified Registration System |
Red | |
Popular Title: URS |
RIN 2126-AA22 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 8/26/96; End
of Comment Period 10/25/96. |
Summary: This action is in response to the
requirements of section 103 of the Interstate Commerce Commission
Termination Act of 1995, which added 49 USC 13908. This section requires
the Secretary to complete a rulemaking proceeding to replace the current
DOT indentification number system, the single State registration system,
the registration/licensing system and the financial responsibility system,
with a single, on-line Federal system. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule : 01/01/1998
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1996 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
02/15/2002 |
09/13/2002 |
10/16/2002 |
To OMB |
03/15/2002 |
10/15/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
04/24/2002 |
01/15/2002 |
|
Publication Date |
04/30/2002 |
02/01/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
55. |
Hours of Service of Drivers; Drivers Rest and Sleep for Safe
Operations |
Black | |
Popular Title: Hours of Service |
RIN 2126-AA23 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/5/96; End
of Comment Period 3/31/97; NPRM: Publication Date 5/2/00; End of Comment
Period 12/15/00. |
Summary: This rulemaking would revise the regulations
for commercial motor vehicle driver rest requirements and duty period
limitations for safe highway transportation. A broad rulemaking is
required by the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (ICCTA). Other congressional
actions prior to the ICCTA require modifications to current rules. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate Regulatory Flexibility Act Federalism
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
ANPRM : 03/01/1996 NPRM : 11/05/1997 Final Rule :
11/05/1999 FY01 Appropriations Act prohibited issuance of a final
rule before : 10/01/2001
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/29/1995 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
|
To OMB |
|
|
|
OMB Clearance |
|
|
|
Publication Date |
|
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
56. |
English Language Requirement; Qualifications of
Drivers |
Black | |
Popular Title: English Language |
RIN 2126-AA31 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: publication date 8/26/97; End
of comment period 10/27/97. |
Summary: The current regulation is little changed
from the original rule adopted in 1936. The American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU) has written to the Department asserting that the regulation, as
written, is overly broad and subject to arbitrary enforcement, causing
potential interference with constitutional guarantees of due process and
equal protection. The ACLU requested an opportunity to submit a
comprehensive analysis of this issue. The ANPRM was intended to provide
the ACLU with such an opportunity and to open this issue for public
comment. The rulemaking would modify the current FMCSA regulation to
require drivers to possess the basic functional
communication/comprehension ability necessary to ensure safety, consistent
with applicable law. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1996 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
57. |
Transportation of Household Goods; Consumer Protection
Regulations |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: Household Goods |
RIN 2126-AA32 |
Stage: Interim Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 5/15/98 ; End
of Comment Period: 7/14/98; Extension and Reopening of Comment Period:
8/12/98 ; End of Extended and Reopened Comment Period:10/13/98. |
Summary: This rule would amend the regulations
governing the interstate transportation of personal effects or property
used, or to be used, in a private residence (household goods). FMCSA
regulations specify how motor carriers who transport household goods by
motor vehicle in interstate commerce (movers) must assist their individual
customers who ship household goods. FMSCA is updating the regulations to
make them easier to understand and to help consumers. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002 |
Dates for Interim Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/16/2002 |
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08/16/2002 |
To OMB |
10/16/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
01/16/2003 |
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Publication Date |
02/01/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final
Rule: None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
58. |
Application by Certain Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers to
Operate Beyond U.S. Minicipalities and Commercial Zones on the
U.S.-Mexico Border |
Green | |
Popular Title: Mexican Motor
Carriers/Application |
RIN 2126-AA34 |
Stage: Final Rule |
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. |
Summary: 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 could 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). |
Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/14/2003 |
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To OMB |
08/14/2003 |
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OMB Clearance |
11/14/2003 |
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Publication Date |
11/28/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
59. |
Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for
Mexican Motor Carriers Operating in the United States |
Green | |
Popular Title: Mexican Motor Carriers/Monitoring and
Compliance |
RIN 2126-AA35 |
Stage: Final Rule |
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. |
Summary: The FMCSA proposes to implement a safety
monitoring system and compliance initiative to ensure that
Mexican-domiciled carriers conducting operations anywhere in the United
States (U.S.) comply with applicable safety regulations and conduct safe
operations. This NPRM would revise the safety fitness regulations at 49
CFR part 385 to implement an enhanced safety oversight program designed to
evaluate the safety fitness of Mexican carriers within 18 months after
receiving conditional authority to operate in the U.S. This proposal is
necessary to implement the entry provisions of the North American Free
Trade Agreement (NAFTA). |
Effects:
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Economically Significant Major Regulatory Flexibility
Act Federalism EIS
| |
Prompting action: International Agreement |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/14/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
08/14/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
11/14/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
11/28/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
60. |
General Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance;
Intermodal Container Chassis and Trailers |
Black | |
Popular Title: Intermodal Chassis |
RIN 2126-AA38 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 2/17/99; End
of Comment Period 4/19/99; End of Extended Comment Period 8/30/99. |
Summary: In response to a petition for rulemaking
filed by the American Trucking Association, Inc. (ATA) and the ATA
Intermodal Conference, (the petitioners), the FHWA, the predecessor agency
to the FMCSA, agreed to consider revisions to the requirements in parts
390 and 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSRs) that
place upon motor carriers the responsibility for maintaining intermodal
container chassis and trailers. These regulations provide the requirements
for the inspection, repair and maintenance of commerical motor vehicles.
The agency is considering conducting a negotiated rulemaking for this
rule. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
| |
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/17/1997 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
61. |
Rules of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings;
Investigations; Disqualifications and Penalties |
Black | |
Popular Title: Zero Base |
RIN 2126-AA39 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the rules of
practice for motor carrier safety, hazardous materials, and other
enforcement proceedings, motor carrier safety ratings, driver
qualification proceedings and the schedule of penalties for violations of
the FMCSRs and the Hazardous Materials Regulations. It would also add
provisions on investigative authority and procedures and general motor
carrier responsibilities. These rules would increase the efficiency of the
procedures, enhance due process and the awareness of the public and
regulated community, and accommodate recent programmatic changes. The
rules would apply to all motor carriers, other business entities, and
individuals involved in motor carrier safety and hazardous materials
administrative actions on the effective date of the final rule. The rules
would constitute the major part of the administrative/procedural portion
of the agency's zero-base revision of the entire FMCSRs. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/19/1992 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
|
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| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
62. |
Post Accident Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Results;
Reporting Requirements for the Fatality Analysis Reporting
System |
Green | |
Popular Title: Post Accident Controlled
Substances |
RIN 2126-AA50 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) is considering amending its controlled substances
and alcohol testing regulations to require employers subject to those
requirements to report certain information to State-employed Fatality
Analysis Reporting System (FARS) analysts concerning fatal
crashes/accidents. Currently, only the FMCSA and State officials with
regulatory authority over the employer or any of its drivers may obtain
information concerning controlled substances and alcohol testing results
and records. This rulemaking would propose to require employers to provide
information to FARS analysts, irrespective of their State authority,
working under contract with the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA). The information employers would be required to
submit to the analysts would enable the NHTSA, working in conjunction with
the FMCSA, to compile and analyze data on the incidence of commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who test positive for controlled substances
and/or alcohol use in post-accident tests conducted after fatal crashes.
The data would also be used by the FMCSA to help assess the effectiveness
of its controlled substances and alcohol testing regulations. This action
is intended to improve the FMCSA's and NHTSA's CMV crash data and assess
the need for new initiatives to further reduce the use of controlled
substances and alcohol by CMV drivers. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Other |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/20/1999 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/15/2003 |
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To OMB |
08/15/2003 |
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OMB Clearance |
11/14/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
11/28/2003 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
01/28/2004 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
63. |
Safety Requirements for Operators of Small Passenger Carrying
Commercial Motor Vehicles Used in Interstate Commerce |
Red | |
Popular Title: Camionetas |
RIN 2126-AA52 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/11/2001; End
of Comment Period 4/11/2001. |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the FMCSRs to
require that motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles designed
or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) in
interstate commerce comply with the safety regulations when they are
directly compensated for such services, and the driver travels a distance
greater than 75 air miles. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule : 12/09/2000
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
06/05/2002 |
06/28/2002 |
To OMB |
|
07/08/2002 |
09/04/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
|
10/08/2002 |
|
Publication Date |
12/31/2001 |
10/22/2002 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
64. |
Interstate School Bus Safety |
Black | |
Popular Title: Interstate School Bus Safety |
RIN 2126-AA53 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 10/22/01; End
of Comment Period 1/22/02. |
Summary: The FMCSA is considering whether to extend
the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)
to all interstate school transportation operations (thus excluding
home-to-school or school-to-home transportation) by local,
governmentally-operated educational agencies. This action responds to
section 4024 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
(TEA-21), which directs the FMCSA to determine whether the FMSCRs should
apply to these operations. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Initiate rulemaking : 12/09/1998
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
65. |
New Entrant Safety Assurance Process |
Black | |
Popular Title: New Entrant |
RIN 2126-AA59 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
05/13/2002; End of Comment Period 7/12/2002. |
Summary: This rule establishes minimum requirements
for new entrant motor carriers to ensure that they are knowlegeable about
applicable Federal motor carrier safety standards. The new entrants remain
in provisional status for 18 months during which time they must
successfully complete a safety audit. FMCSA was directed to issue an
Interim Final Rule by section 350(a)(10) of the FY 2002 DOT Appropriations
Act. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
66. |
Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and
Safety Inspectors |
Green | |
Popular Title: Safety Auditors |
RIN 2126-AA64 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule : Publication Date
03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002; Extension of Compliance
06/17/2002; End of Extended Compliance 07/17/2002. |
Summary: This rule requires that any safety
inspection, audit, or review be conducted by a certified investigator. It
would give the FMCSA authority to decertify an investigator for failure to
meet the prescribed certification standards. It is required by section 211
of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. |
Effects:
|
Regulatory Flexibility Act
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Complete NPRM : 12/09/2000
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/15/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
08/15/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
11/14/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
11/28/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
67. |
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation;
Certification of Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSSs) |
Black | |
Popular Title: Parts and Accessories Necessary for
Safe Operation |
RIN 2126-AA69 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/19/2002;
End of Comment Period 05/20/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) so that motor carriers ensure
that each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) they operate in interstate
commerce displays a label certifying that the vehicle complies with all
applicable Federal Moter Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) in effect on
the date of manufacture. This rulemaking would ensure that all motor
carriers operating CMVs in the United States use only vehicles that were
certified by the manufacturer as meeting all applicable Federal safety
performance requirements. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/01/2002 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
|
|
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End of Comment Period |
|
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| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
68. |
Limitations on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses
with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: USA PATRIOT Act Rule |
RIN 2126-AA70 |
Stage: Interim Final Rule |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: The FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to prohibit States from issuing or renewing a
commercial driver's license with an endorsement to opeate a motor vehicle
transporting a hazardous material unless the Department of Justice has
first conducted a background check on the applicant, and DOT has
determined, based upon that investigation, that the applicant does not
pose a security risk warranting denial of the license. The interim final
rule responds to section 1012 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by
Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism
Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT ACT). |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001 |
Dates for Interim Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
04/19/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
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05/30/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
|
|
07/09/2002 |
To OMB |
10/15/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
01/15/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/01/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final
Rule: None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
69. |
Penalties, Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for
Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: Penalty, Inspection and Decals |
RIN 2126-AA72 |
Stage: Interim Final Rule |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the Federal
Motor Carrier Safey Regulations (FMCSRs) to incorporate the requirement,
codified in parts 365 and 385 of the agency's regulations, that all
commercial motor vehicles operated by Mexico-domiciled motor carriers
holding authority to transport property or passengers beyond the
commercial zones of U.S. municipalities on the United States-Mexico border
display a Commercial Vehicle Safety Allieance (CVSA) decal issued by the
CVSA-certified inspector. Adding this requirement to part 396 will enable
FMCSA to assess civil penalties against Mexico-domiciled long-haul motor
carriers that operate vehicles without the necessary CVSA decal. This rule
would also clarify that carriers will be required to obtain the necessary
inpsection decal before proceeding beyond border ports of entry. By
providing for more effective enforcement of the inspection and decal
requirements, this rule will help ensure that these motor carriers operate
safe vehicles in the United States. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/09/2002 |
Dates for Interim Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
07/29/2002 |
To OMB |
10/15/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
01/15/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/01/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final
Rule: None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
70. |
Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents |
Green | |
Popular Title: Supporting Documents |
RIN 2126-AA76 |
Stage: SNPRM |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date:4/20/1998; End
of Comment Period: 6/19/1998. |
Summary: The rulemaking would amend the
hours-of-service recordkeeping requirements to clarify what supporting
documents motor carriers must have to validate hours of service
records. |
Effects:
|
Regulatory Flexibility Act
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 |
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/15/2002 |
|
|
To OMB |
01/03/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
04/03/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
03/31/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM:
None |
Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration |
71. |
Registration Enforcement |
Green | |
Popular Title: Registration Enforcement |
RIN 2126-AA78 |
Stage: Interim Final Rule |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This emergency rulemaking would amend FMCSA
regulations to require that a motor carrier subject to the registration
requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13902 may not operate a commercial motor
vehicle in interstate commerce unless it has registered with FMCSA. Motor
carriers would be further prohibited from operating beyond the scope of
their registration. If an unregistered carrier's motor vehicle is
discovered in operation or being operated beyond the scope of the
carrier's registration, such motor vehicle will be placed out-of-service
and the carrier may be subject to additional penalties. The States are
currently required to enforce these registration requirements as a
condition for receipt of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funds.
Amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to
specifically include the out-of-service (OOS) provisions will help ensure
that all carriers subject to 49 U.S.C. 13902: (1) are apprised of and
comply with applicable FMCSR's,(2) operate only within the scope of
registration, and (3) operate safe vehicles within the United States. This
would also allow the agency to more accurately identify and monitor the
safety fitness of motor carriers. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/01/2002 |
Dates for Interim Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
08/06/2002 |
To OMB |
|
|
08/09/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
|
|
08/21/2002 |
Publication Approved |
|
|
08/21/2002 |
Publication Date |
08/27/2002 |
|
08/28/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
09/27/2002 |
|
10/28/2002 | |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/14/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
08/14/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
11/14/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
11/28/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final
Rule: 67 FR 55162 |
Federal Railroad Administration |
|
Federal
Railroad Administration |
72. |
Whistle Bans at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings |
Red | |
Popular Title: Whistle Bans |
RIN 2130-AA71 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/13/00; End
of Comment Period 05/26/00. |
Summary: Pub. Law 103-440 requires the Secretary to
prohibit local whistle bans, except where there is no significant risk of
accidents, alternative safety measures are adequate, or where use of a
horn as a warning is impractical. After publishing an NPRM, FRA
participated in extensive public hearings to gather comments and is now
preparing a final rule to implement the statute. |
Effects:
|
Regulatory Flexibility Act Federalism EIS
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule : 11/02/1996 In 2000, Congress passed legislation
prohibiting final rule publication before :
07/01/2001
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/02/1994 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
12/18/2002 |
|
To OMB |
|
01/17/2003 |
|
OMB Clearance |
|
04/18/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
12/01/2001 |
04/25/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Awaiting development of additional
data
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Railroad Administration |
73. |
Standards for Development and Use of Processor-Based Signal
and Train Control Systems |
Red | |
Popular Title: Positive Train Control |
RIN 2130-AA94 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 08/10/2001;
End of Comment Period 11/08/2001. |
Summary: This rulemaking seeks to facilitate the
introduction of positive train control technology by providing
performance-based standards for new signal and train control systems. FRA
moved radio communications to RIN 2130-AB19, a nonsignificant
rulemaking. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/28/1995 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
06/14/2002 |
02/07/2003 |
|
To OMB |
07/08/2002 |
03/07/2003 |
|
OMB Clearance |
10/15/2002 |
06/06/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
10/18/2002 |
06/11/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated impacts requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Railroad Administration |
74. |
Locational Requirement for Dispatching of United States Rail
Operations |
Green | |
Popular Title: Dispatch Rule |
RIN 2130-AB38 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
12/11/2001; End of Comment Period 02/11/2002 |
Summary: The interim final rule added a requirement
to FRA rail safety rules to require that dispatching of trains traveling
on U.S. soil be carried out by personnel located on U.S. soil. The rule
permits exceptions for emergency situations and very short segments of
U.S. trackage that are essentially a part of a foreign (e.g., Canadian)
system. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
08/14/2002 |
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08/28/2002 |
To OMB |
10/28/2002 |
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10/09/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
11/27/2002 |
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Publication Date |
12/10/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Federal
Railroad Administration |
75. |
Application of Random Testing and Other Alcohol and Drug
Regulations to Employees of Foreign Railroads |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: Control of Alcohol and Drug Use |
RIN 2130-AB39 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This action would apply FRA's random testing
and other alcohol and drug requirements to employees of a foreign railroad
whose primary reporting point is outside the United States, and who
perform train service or dispatching service in the United States. Such
employees are currently exempt from random testing, pre-employment
testing, and requirements for employee self-referral and co-worker report
policies. the latest action would reopen and extend the comment period on
this NPRM until further notice, while FRA engages in further consultations
with the governments of Canada and Mexico on the safety issues involved.
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/30/1999 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
Publication Date |
12/10/2002 |
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12/11/2001 |
End of Comment Period |
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02/11/2002 |
Public Hearing/Extension of Comment Period |
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02/14/2002 |
End of Extended Comment Period |
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03/14/2002 |
Notice of Reopening of Comment Period to OST
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08/14/2002 |
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08/28/2002 |
Publication Approved |
12/02/2002 |
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10/09/2002 |
Publication Date for Extension of Comment
Period |
12/10/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 66 FR
6400 |
Federal
Railroad Administration |
76. |
Minimum Standards for Temperature in the Locomotive
Cab |
Black | |
Popular Title: Temperature |
RIN 2130-AB46 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend current minimum
temperature requirements and establish maximum cab temperature
requirements. |
Effects:
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/10/1999 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Federal Transit Administration |
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Federal
Transit Administration |
77. |
Bus Testing Program |
Black | |
Popular Title: Bus Testing |
RIN 2132-AA30 |
Stage: SNPRM |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/25/1989;
End of Comment Period 07/24/1989. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
08/23/1989; Comment Period Reopened 11/30/1989; Interim Final Rule-Second
10/09/1990; Interim Procedures 09/13/1991; Interim Final Rule-New Vehicle
Types 07/28/1992; Interim Final Rule-Partial Effectiveness Postponed
10/13/1992; Interim Final Rule-Comment Period Closed 1/29/93; Interim
Final Rule-Partial Effectiveness Postponed 02/23/1993; Notice of Meeting
02/26/93. |
Summary: This rulemaking would implement a statutory
provision that requires any new bus model purchased after September 30,
1989, be tested at a facility established by the Secretary, by law, in
Altoona, Pa. FTA has published a series of seven interim final rules to
implement this requirement. FTA is considering whether to have to apply
bus testing requirements to new vehicle types and systems (e.g., bus rapid
transit). |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/02/1987 |
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
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Publication Date |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM:
None |
Federal
Transit Administration |
78. |
Statewide Transportation Planning; Metropolitan
Transportation Planning |
Green | |
Popular Title: Planning- SNPRM |
RIN 2132-AA75 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 05/25/00; End
of Comment Period 09/23/00. SNPRM: Publication Approved 06/10/2002;
Publication Date 06/19/2002; End of Comment Period 08/15/2002; Extension
of Comment Period 08/19/2002; End of Extended Comment Period
09/19/2002. |
Summary: This joint rulemaking would amend the
existing regulation on transportation planning in response to the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). This action would
amend the regulation to include language that addresses the consultation
with non-metropolitan local officials in the transportation planning
process. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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10/16/2002 |
To OMB |
11/15/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
12/16/2002 |
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Publication Date |
12/31/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Maritime Administration |
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Maritime
Administration |
79. |
Regulations To Be Followed by All Departments, Agencies and
Shippers Having Responsibility To Provide a Preference for U.S.-Flag
Vessels in the Shipment of Cargoes on Ocean Vessels |
Red | |
Popular Title: Agricultural Exports |
RIN 2133-AB37 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 1/28/99; End
of Comment Period 3/29/99. |
Summary: This rulemaking would update and clarify the
cargo preference regulations to increase regulatory compliance. MARAD
issued the cargo preference regulations to implement the requirements of
section 901 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended. Departments,
agencies, and shippers who must comply with the Act must follow the cargo
preference regulations. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/1996 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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02/17/2000 |
To OMB |
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03/17/2000 |
Withdrawn from OMB |
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02/01/2001 |
Resubmitted to OST |
05/08/2002 |
11/01/2002 |
10/24/2002 |
Resubmitted to OMB |
06/05/2002 |
11/29/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
09/04/2002 |
02/28/2003 |
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Publication Date |
09/11/2002 |
03/13/2003 |
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End of Comment Period |
11/13/2002 |
06/13/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration |
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National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
80. |
Crashworthiness Ratings |
Green | |
Popular Title: Crashworthiness Ratings |
RIN 2127-AA03 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 1/22/81; End
of Comment Period 4/22/81; Request for Comments: Publication Date 5/20/97;
End of Comment Period 8/18/97. |
Summary: This action would require manufacturers to
disseminate crashworthiness performance information concerning their cars
to the public. This information would provide consumers with comparative
information on the crashworthiness performance of new car models. NHTSA is
planning on withdrawing the proposal because it is being addressed through
the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/22/1981 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
02/15/2003 |
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Publication Approved |
03/15/2003 |
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Publication Date |
03/19/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
81. |
Flammability of Interior Materials in School Buses |
Green | |
Popular Title: Bus Flammability |
RIN 2127-AA44 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 11/04/1988;
End of Comment Period 1/3/89. Request for Comments: Publication Date
02/26/91; End of Comment Period 4/29/91. |
Summary: This rulemaking considered upgrading
Standard No. 302's flammability resistance requirements for school bus
interiors. After reviewing the available information, NHTSA is considering
withdrawing this rulemaking and evaluating whether (1) the risks presented
by school bus fires pose a minimal safety problem, (2) the agency's
upgrading of Standard No. 217's emergency exit requirements will allow
faster evacuation from school buses and will reduce the already minimal
safety problem due to fire, (3) significant costs would have resulted from
upgrading Standard No. 302, and (4) further research would have been
necessary before a test protocol and criteria regarding the conditions
vital for survivability in a fire could have been proposed, utilizing
scarce agency resources which could be put to more effective uses
elsewhere. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/12/1988 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/05/2003 |
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Publication Date |
07/07/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
82. |
Platform Lift Requirements |
Red | |
Popular Title: Wheel Chair Lifts |
RIN 2127-AD50 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/26/1993;
End of Comment Period 04/27/1993. SNPRM: Publication Date 7/27/00; End of
Comment Period 10/25/00. |
Summary: This rulemaking would establish two new
safety standards: an equipment standard specifying requirements for
platform lifts; and a vehicle standard for all vehicles equipped with such
lifts. The purpose of the two standards is to prevent injuries and
fatalities during lift operation and to promote uniformity of Federal
standards and guidelines for platform lifts. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/29/1990 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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05/09/2002 |
05/29/2002 |
To OMB |
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06/10/2002 |
08/23/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
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09/10/2002 |
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Publication Date |
12/31/2001 |
09/24/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
83. |
Fuel Economy Standards- Rights and Responsibilities of
Manufacturers in the Context of Changes in Corporate
Relationships |
Green | |
Popular Title: Fuel Economy Standards |
RIN 2127-AG97 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/22/2001;
End of Comment Period 3/22/01. |
Summary: This rulemaking would define the rights and
responsibilities of manufacturers under the agency's corporate average
fuel economy program in the context of changes in corporate relationships.
It addresses the rights and responsibilities of predecessors and
successors, as well as the rights and responsibilities of manufacturers in
other situations where there have been changes in corporate relationships,
e.g., changes in control. Among other things, it would address how fuel
economy credits are allocated in these types of situations. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/27/1998 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
02/15/2003 |
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To OMB |
03/17/2003 |
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OMB Clearance |
06/17/2003 |
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Publication Date |
07/01/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
84. |
FMVSS: Head Restraints (Height and Distance
Requirements) |
Green | |
Popular Title: Head Restraints (Height and Distance
Req) |
RIN 2127-AH09 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 01/04/2001;
End of Comment Period 03/05/2001. |
Summary: This rulemaking would upgrade the standard
for head restraints for passenger cars and for light multipurpose
vehicles, trucks and buses. The rule would establish higher minimum height
requirements for head restraints and add a requirment limiting backset,
i.e., the distance between a person's head and his or her head restraint.
The proposal would also extend the requirement for head restraints to rear
outboard designated seating positions; establish new strength requirements
for head restraints; and place limits on the size of gaps and openings in
head restraints. In addition, it would modify the dynamic compliance test
and amend test procedures. The rulemaking would harmonize the standard
with the counterpart regulation of the Economic Commission for Europe to
an extent. |
Effects:
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Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
02/01/2003 |
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To OMB |
03/03/2003 |
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OMB Clearance |
06/03/2003 |
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Publication Date |
06/03/2003 |
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| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
85. |
Frontal Offset Protection |
Green | |
Popular Title: Frontal Offset |
RIN 2127-AH73 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would establish a Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for high speed frontal offset crash testing.
The frontal offset test is a crash test for automobiles and light trucks
in which the subject vehicles are run into a deformable honeycomb barrier.
The barrier contacts only 40 percent of the front of the vehicle
stimulating an off-center frontal collision. The agency is considering
adding the offset test to the frontal occupant protection standard to
measure vehicle structural integrity and reduce the number and severity of
lower-body injuries. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/22/1999 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
04/01/2003 |
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To OMB |
05/01/2003 |
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OMB Clearance |
08/01/2003 |
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Publication Date |
08/08/2003 |
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End of Comment Period |
10/08/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
86. |
TREAD; Tire Safety Information |
Red | |
Popular Title: Tire Safety Information |
RIN 2127-AI32 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 12/01/00; End
of Comment Period 1/30/01. NPRM: Publication Date 12/19/01; End of Comment
Period 2/19/02. |
Summary: This rulemaking would improve the labeling
of tires to assist consumers in identifying tires that may be the subject
of a safety recall. It also would increase public awareness of the
importance and methods of observing motor vehicle tire load limits and
maintaining proper tire inflation levels for the safe operation of a motor
vehicle. It would apply to all new and retreaded tires for use on vehicles
with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less and to all
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10, 000 pounds or less,
except for motorcycles and low speed vehicles. This rulemaking is being
issued in response to the Transportation Recall Enhancement,
Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act of 2000. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Issue ANPRM : 12/01/2000 Issue Final Rule :
06/01/2002
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/01/2000 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
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06/19/2002 |
To OMB |
|
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08/23/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
|
11/22/2002 |
10/23/2002 |
Publication Date |
06/01/2002 |
11/29/2002 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
87. |
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systems; Controls and Displays |
Green | |
Popular Title: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
(TPMS) |
RIN 2127-AI33 |
Stage: Final Rule/2 |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication date 7/26/01; End
of comment period 9/6/01. Final Rule/1: Publication Date 05/29/2002. |
Summary: In response to TREAD, NHTSA has added a new
requirement that tire pressure monitoring systems be installed in
passenger cars, and in light trucks, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and
buses. The rule is in two parts. During the period between November 1,
2003, and October 31, 2006, manufacturers may choose between two methods
of compliance. The second part of this final rule will be issued by March
1, 2005, and will establish performance requirements for the period
beginning on November 1, 2006. In the meantime, NHTSA will leave the
rulemaking docket open for the submission of new data and analyses
concerning the performance of TPMSs. NHTSA also will conduct a study
comparing the tire pressures of vehicles without any TPMS to the pressures
of vehicles with TPMSs. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Issue final rule : 11/30/2001
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/01/2000 |
Dates for Final Rule/2:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
|
|
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Publication Date |
03/01/2005 |
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| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule/2:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
88. |
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint
Systems |
Red | |
Popular Title: Child Restraint Systems |
RIN 2127-AI34 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 07/02/2002;
End of Comment Period 9/2/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would make a number of
revisions to the Federal safety standard for child restraint systems,
including new dynamic side impact protection requirements, updated test
dummy specifications and test procedures used to test child restraints,
and extension of the standard so that it would apply to child restraints
recommended for use by children up to 65 pounds. This action is intended
to make child restraints even more effective in protecting children from
the risk of death or serious injury in motor vehicle crashes. This
rulemaking responds to the Transportation Recall Enhancement,
Accountability and Documentation Act of 2000, which directed NHTSA to
initiate a rulemaking proceeding by November 1, 2001, for the purpose of
improving the safety of child restraints. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Rulemaking to be initiated by : 11/01/2001 Final rule :
11/01/2002
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/01/2000 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/01/2002 |
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To OMB |
12/01/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
03/01/2003 |
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Publication Date |
03/05/2003 |
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| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Awaiting development of additional
data
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
89. |
Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons |
Green | |
Popular Title: Intoxicated Persons |
RIN 2127-AI44 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21) established a grant program under which states could
qualify for incentive funds if they enacted and enforced a law that
provides that any person with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent
or greater while operating a motor vehicle in the state is deemed to have
committed a per se offense of driving while intoxicated or an equivalent
per se offense. NHTSA published a final rule implementing that incentive
grant program. Section 351 of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2001 (PL 106-346) contains a new
provision requiring the withholding of certain Federal aid highway funds
from a state, beginning in fiscal year 2004, if the state has not enacted
and is not enforcing such a law. The rulemaking would amend the regulation
implementing the incentive grant program established in TEA-21 to reflect
the new sanctions provisions established in the DOT appropriations act for
FY 2001. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/2001 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
09/10/2002 |
To OMB |
10/10/2002 |
|
10/25/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
11/10/2002 |
|
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Publication Date |
01/15/2003 |
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End of Comment Period |
03/15/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
90. |
Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standard, Model Year
2005-7 |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: Light Truck Avg Fuel Economy Std
2005-7 |
RIN 2127-AI70 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication
Date 02/07/2002; End of Comment Period 4/8/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking sets the fuel economy
standards for Light Trucks for Model Years 2005-2007. NHTSA had requested
comment on standards for Model Years 2008-2010, but will handle that in a
subsequent rulemaking. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Must issue standard 18 months before model year begins :
04/01/2003
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/06/2001 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/15/2002 |
|
10/02/2002 |
To OMB |
10/15/2002 |
|
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OMB Clearance |
11/10/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
11/15/2002 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
01/15/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
91. |
|
Popular Title: Event Data Recorders |
RIN 2127-AI72 |
Stage: Request for Comments |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: Over the past several years, NHTSA has been
actively involved with Event Data Recorders (EDRs) in motor vehicles. EDRs
collect vehicle and occcupant-based crash information. The agency's
involvement has included sponsoring two working groups, using data from
EDRs in crash investigations, and conducting research and development.
Particularly since one working group has completed its work and the other
is nearing completion of its work, NHTSA is requesting comments on what
future role the agency should take related to the continued development
and installation of EDRs in motor vehicles. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/12/2002 |
Dates for Request for Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
07/12/2002 |
To OMB |
|
|
08/23/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
09/06/2002 |
|
10/04/2002 |
Publication Date |
09/13/2002 |
|
10/11/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
11/13/2002 |
|
01/09/2003 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
| |
Federal Register Citation for Request for
Comments: 67 FR 63493 |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
92. |
Consumer Information Regulations; Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards; Rollover Resistance |
Green | |
Popular Title: Rollover Resistance |
RIN 2127-AI81 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: Request for Comments: Publication
Date 07/03/2001; End of Comment Period 08/17/2001. |
Summary: The Transportation Recall Enhancement,
Accountability, and Documentation Act of 2000 requires NHTSA to develop a
dynamic test on rollovers by motor vehicles for the purposes of a consumer
information program, to carry out a program of conducting such tests, and,
as these tests are being developed, to conduct a rulemaking to determine
how best to disseminate test results to the public. In response, this
rulemaking is using the results of NHTSA's evaluation of numerous driving
maneuver tests for the dynamic rollover consumer information program that
Congress mandated for the American public beginning in the 2003 model
year. NHTSA also is considering several alternative methods for using the
dynamic rollover test results in its consumer information for vehicle
rollover resistance |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/01/2000 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
07/12/2002 |
To OMB |
|
|
08/27/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
|
|
09/26/2002 |
Publication Date |
10/02/2002 |
|
10/07/2002 |
End of Comment Period |
11/18/2002 |
|
11/21/2002 | |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 67 FR
62528 |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
93. |
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint
Systems |
Red | |
Popular Title: Child Restraint Systems Side
Impact |
RIN 2127-AI83 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 05/01/2002;
End of Comment Period 07/01/2002. |
Summary: The Transportation Recall Enhancement,
Accountability and Documentation Act of 2000 directed NHTSA to initiate a
rulemaking for the purpose of improving the safety of child restraints and
specified various elements that must be considered in the rulemaking.
NHTSA has two rulemaking proceedings that together address all but side
and rear impact protection requirements for children in child restraint
systems. NHTSA is addressing side impact protection in this rulemaking,
starting with an ANPRM because there are uncertainities in too many areas
to issue an NPRM. These areas include: (a) the determination of child
injury mechanisms in side impacts, and crash characteristics associated
with serious and fatal injuries to children in child restraints; (b)
development of test procedures, a suitable test dummy and appropriate
injury criteria; and (c) identification of cost-beneficial
countermeasures. Uncertainties in these areas, together with the statutory
schedule for this rulemaking, make it difficult for the agency to assess
and make judgments concerning the benefits and costs of a rulemaking on
side impact protection. Though the ANPRM, the agency expects to obtain
additional information that will help it decide whether it is possible and
appropriate to issue an NPRM in the near future and/or identify additional
work that needs to be done. Also in response to the Act, the ANPRM
requests comments on the appropriateness of proposing to incorporate a
rear impact test procedure into Standard No. 213, for rear-facing child
restraints systems. Note: This rulemaking used to be part of RIN
2127-AI34. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Issue final decision on whether to include in final rule :
11/01/2002
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/01/2000 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/01/2002 |
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|
To OMB |
12/01/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
03/01/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
03/06/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
94. |
FMVSS No. 208 Advanced Air Bag Petitions for Reconsideration
(Part 1) |
Yellow | |
Popular Title: Advanced Air Bag Petitions |
RIN 2127-AI85 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: Final Rule with Response to Petitions
for Reconsideration: Publication Date 12/18/2001. |
Summary: In May 2000, NHTSA issued a final rule
amending the occupant crash protection standard to require future airbags
to be designed so that they would create less of a safety risk and to
provide advanced airbag technology. In December 2001, NHTSA responded to
the first round of petitions for reconsideration. NHTSA received
additional petitions for reconsideration, which will be addressed in a
second response. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/2001 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/28/2002 |
|
11/01/2002 |
To OMB |
11/01/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
01/03/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
03/10/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Office of the Secretary |
|
Office of the
Secretary |
95. |
Enforcement Policy on Rebating |
Black | |
Popular Title: Rebating |
RIN 2105-AB39 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 10/21/1988;
End of Comment Period 12/20/1988; Comment Period Extended: Publication
Date 02/03/1989; End of Extended Comment Period 02/21/1989. Undetermined:
. |
Summary: Airlines are required by 49 USC ß41510,
formerly section 403 of the Federal Aviation Act, to file tariffs with the
Department that state their passenger fares, cargo rates, and associated
charges in foreign air transportation. On October 21, 1988, the Department
issued an NPRM (53 FR 41353) in response to concerns raised by travel
agents concerning rebating of international airline prices. The NPRM
proposed to establish an enforcement policy concerning the rebating of
international airline prices. Since publication of the NPRM, many
conditions in the airline industry related to rebating have changed. For
example, the United States has increasingly negotiated with success for
liberal pricing regimes in our bilateral agreements with foreign nations.
Therefore, this action would withdraw the proposed enforcement
policy. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/01/1988 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/01/2002 |
|
10/28/2002 |
Publication Approved |
12/15/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
12/20/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
Office of the
Secretary |
96. |
Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with
Disabilities |
Black | |
Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels |
RIN 2105-AB87 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: None |
Summary: 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. Timing of
this rulemaking is dependent on action by the Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to adopt
accessibility guidelines for passenger vessels. The Access Board has
advised DOT that its guidelines on passenger vessels will be delayed, at
least through 2004, as it completes other, higher priorities. |
Effects:
|
Regulatory Flexibility Act Federalism
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/26/1990 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
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OMB Clearance |
|
|
|
Publication Date |
|
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| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Office of the
Secretary |
97. |
Domestic Passenger Manifest Information |
Black | |
Popular Title: Domestic Passenger Manifest |
RIN 2105-AC62 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 03/13/1997;
End of Comment Period 05/12/1997; Comment Period Reopened: Publication
Date 05/30/1997; End of Comment Period 06/20/1997. |
Summary: This rulemaking requested information
concerning operational and cost issues related to U.S. air carriers
collecting basic information (e.g., full name, date of birth and/or social
security number, emergency contact and telephone number) from passengers
traveling on flights within the United States. This rulemaking responds to
difficulties with notification in the aftermath of domestic aviation
crashes, would implement new requirements for family assistance, and would
fulfill a recommendation contained in the final report of the White House
Commission on Aviation Safety and Security that urges the Department to
explore immediately the costs and effects of a comprehensive passenger
manifest requirement on the domestic aviation system. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate Regulatory Flexibility Act
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/1996 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
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To OMB |
|
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|
OMB Clearance |
|
|
|
Publication Date |
|
|
|
End of Comment Period |
|
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Office of the
Secretary |
98. |
Computer Reservations System Regulations |
Red | |
Popular Title: CRS |
RIN 2105-AC65 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 9/10/97; End
of Comment Period 11/10/97; Notice Extending Comment Period 10/30/97;
Request for Reply Comments 11/07/97; End of Extended Comment Period
12/09/97; Notice Extending Reply Comment Period 1/23/98; End of Extended
Reply Comment Period 2/3/98. SANPRM: Publication Date 7/24/00; End of
Comment Period 9/22/00; End of Reply Comment Period 10/23/00. |
Summary: This rulemaking will determine whether DOT
should continue or modify its existing rules governing airline computer
reservations systems (CRSs). Among other things, this rulemaking will
address the impact of changes to the industry and consider whether to
adopt rules governing the use of the Internet for airline distribution.
|
Effects:
|
Regulatory Flexibility Act
| |
Prompting action: None |
Legal Deadline: |
Regulatory Sunset Date :
03/31/2003
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1997 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
03/08/2002 |
03/14/2002 |
To OMB |
|
05/01/2002 |
04/29/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
|
06/03/2002 |
10/02/2002 |
Publication Date |
04/30/2002 |
06/07/2002 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated impacts requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Office of the
Secretary |
99. |
Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization
Program |
Black | |
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. |
Summary: This rulemaking requested public comments
from reporting carriers and aviation data users on the nature, scope,
source, and means for collecting, processing, and distributing airline
traffic, fare, and financial data. Specifically, it invited comments on
whether existing airline traffic, fare, and financial data should be
amended, supplemented, or replaced; whether selected forms and reports
should be retained, modified, or eliminated; whether the Department should
require all aviation data to be filed electronically; and how the aviation
data system should be reengineered to enhance efficiency and to reduce
costs for both the Department and the airline industry. |
Effects:
|
Regulatory Flexibility Act
| |
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998 |
Dates for Undetermined:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
|
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To OMB |
|
|
|
OMB Clearance |
|
|
|
Publication Date |
|
|
|
End of Comment Period |
|
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Office of
the Secretary |
100. |
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements
with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other
Non-Profit Organizations |
Black | |
Popular Title: Uniform Administrative
Requirements |
RIN 2105-AC83 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
03/16/2000; End of Comment Period 05/15/2000. |
Summary: This action implemented changes to OMB
Circular A-110 that were issued by OMB on October 8, 1999, providing
uniform guidance for administering grants to institutions of higher
education, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations. The change
provides guidance on making data produced under awards available to the
public. The regulation is essentially a word-for-word issuance of the
requirements in OMB Circular A-110. An Interim Final Rule was issued
because of the limited ability to change the requirements from those in
the Circular. We are awaiting guidance from OMB as to what, if any,
changes are needed in the government-wide common final rule. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/1999 |
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 |
Research and Special Programs
Administration |
|
Research and
Special Programs Administration |
101. |
Safeguarding Food from Contamination During
Transportation |
Red | |
Popular Title: Sanitary Food |
RIN 2137-AC00 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/20/91; End
of Comment Period 03/21/1991. NPRM: Publication Date 05/21/93; End of
Comment Period 10/18/93. |
Summary: This rulemaking will implement the Sanitary
Food Transportation Act of 1990 requirement that DOT issue regulations to:
(1) prohibit use of a tank, rail tank car, or cargo tank to transport food
if such vehicle is also used to transport a nonfood product other than a
nonfood product determined by the Secretary to be acceptable; (2) prohibit
use of any other rail or motor vehicle to transport food, if such vehicle
is also used to transport nonfood products determined by the Secretary to
be unacceptable; and (3) require the use of dedicated vehicles to
transport asbestos and extremely dangerous products. DOT submitted draft
legislation to Congress in April of 1997 that would make the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) of HHS, rather than DOT, the lead agency on this
topic. DOT would have retained highway and rail inspection
responsibilities and notified FDA of apparent problems. This proposed
legislation was part of DOT's NEXTEA II bill and was introduced as H.R.
1720 and S. 1234 in 1997. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate Federalism EIS
| |
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final rule due by : 08/01/1991
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/21/1990 |
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: |
Other, higher priorities
| |
Federal Register Citation for Undetermined:
None |
Research and
Special Programs Administration |
102. |
Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines |
Red | |
Popular Title: Oil Pipeline Response |
RIN 2137-AC30 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
01/05/1993; End of Comment Period 02/19/1993; Notice of Public Meeting
06/15/1994; Notice of Public Hearing 1/21/1997. |
Summary: This rulemaking would establish regulations
requiring response plans for certain onshore oil piplines. They are
mandated by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended by the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990. The purpose of these requirements is to improve
response capabilities and minimize the impact of onshore oil spills from
pipelines. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final rule by : 08/18/1992
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/12/1992 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
05/07/2002 |
11/15/2002 |
|
To OMB |
06/03/2002 |
12/16/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
09/06/2002 |
03/14/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
09/13/2002 |
03/21/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
| |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Research and
Special Programs Administration |
103. |
Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to
Loading, Unloading, and Storage |
Green | |
Popular Title: Applicability of HMR to Loading and
Unloading |
RIN 2137-AC68 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/29/96; End
of Comment Period 11/30/96. SANPRM: Publication Date 04/27/99; Extension
of Comment Period 07/26/99; End of Comment Period 08/25/99. NPRM:
Publication Date 08/28/2001; End of Extended Comment Period
02/01/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would clarify the
applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to specific
functions and activities, including hazardous materials loading and
unloading operations and storage of hazardous materials during
transportation. RSPA intends to list in the HMR pre-transportation and
transportation functions to which the HMR apply. Pre-transportation
functions are functions performed to prepare hazardous materials for
movement in commerce by persons who offer a hazardous material for
transportation or cause a hazardous material to be transported.
Transportation functions are functions performed as part of the actual
movement of hazardous materials in commerce, including loading, unloading,
and storage of hazardous materials that is incidental to their movement.
RSPA also proposes to clarify that "transportation in commerce," for
purposes of applicability of the HMR, begins when a carrier takes
possession of a hazardous material and continues until the carrier
delivers the package containing the hazardous material to its destination
as indicated on shipping papers. |
Effects:
|
Regulatory Flexibility Act Federalism
| |
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/05/1996 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
02/02/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
02/28/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
05/28/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
06/15/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Research and
Special Programs Administration |
104. |
Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Oxygen Cylinders on
Aircraft |
Black | |
Popular Title: Oxygen Cylinders |
RIN 2137-AD33 |
Stage: Undetermined |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would require oxygen
cylinders to be placed in an outer container that meets certain thermal
and heat protection requirements when transported in cargo compartments on
aircraft. A separate rulemaking addressing the use of passenger owned
cylinders of oxygen during a flight is under RIN 2105-AC29. This
rulemaking is closely related to an FAA determination in 2120-AG35
(Prohibition of the Transportation of Devices Designed as Chemical
Generators as Cargo in Aircraft). |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/01/2000 |
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 |
Research and
Special Programs Administration |
105. |
External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable
Liquids |
Red | |
Popular Title: Wetlines Rule |
RIN 2137-AD36 |
Stage: ANPRM |
Previous Stage: NPRM: . |
Summary: This rulemaking would reduce the risks
associated with the retention of flammable liquids in unprotected product
piping on cargo tank motor vehicles during transportation (wetlines). It
responds to an NTSB recommendation. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate Regulatory Flexibility Act EIS
| |
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/19/2000 |
Dates for ANPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/01/2002 |
|
|
To OMB |
12/01/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
01/01/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/01/2003 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
04/01/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Unanticipated issues requiring further
analysis
| |
Federal Register Citation for ANPRM:
None |
Research and
Special Programs Administration |
106. |
Hazardous Materials: Reduction of Registration Fees |
Green | |
Popular Title: Hazmat Registration Fees |
RIN 2137-AD53 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 12/07/00; End
of Comment Period 02/02/01. |
Summary: This rulemaking would reduce the hazmat
registration fee for all persons who transport or offer for transportation
certain categories and quantities of hazmat, replaces the reference to the
standared industrial classification (SIC) with the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS), and clarify the registration fee for
not-for-profit organizations. This rulemaking appears in the agenda as a
nonsignificant rule. Because of the overwhelming public interest in this
rulemaking, RSPA is upgrading the rule to significant. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/06/1999 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/26/2002 |
|
09/26/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
|
10/05/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
|
11/05/2002 |
|
To OMB |
10/31/2002 |
11/30/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
01/30/2003 |
02/28/2002 |
|
Publication Date |
02/05/2003 |
03/05/2002 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
Research and
Special Programs Administration |
107. |
Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High
Consequence Areas (Gas Transmission Pipeline Operators) |
Green | |
Popular Title: PIM - Gas Pipelines |
RIN 2137-AD54 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would address gas
transmission lines in high consequence areas, direct assessment, and an
overall integrity management program. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate
| |
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/19/2001 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
09/30/2002 |
|
07/15/2002 |
Returned to Mode |
|
|
07/19/2002 |
Resubmitted to OST |
|
|
08/14/2002 |
To OMB |
10/31/2002 |
|
08/29/2002 |
OMB Clearance |
01/31/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/03/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Transportation Security
Administration |
|
Transportation Security Administration |
108. |
Imposition and Collection of Passenger Civil Aviation
Security Service Fees |
Green | |
Popular Title: Security Service Fees |
RIN 2110-AA01 |
Stage: Disposition of Comments |
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
12/31/2001; End of Comment Period 03/01/2002; Reopening of Comment Period
03/28/2002; End of Reopened Comment Period 04/30/2002. |
Summary: TSA previously imposed a $2.50 security
service fee on airline passengers for tickets sold starting in February
2002 as required by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA).
This rulemaking would implement the specific requirements for collection
and remittance. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Publish a notice by : 01/19/2002
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/27/2001 |
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/31/2003 |
|
|
Publication Approved |
05/01/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
05/08/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of
Comments: None |
Transportation Security Administration |
109. |
Aviation Security Infrastructure Fees |
Green | |
Popular Title: Aviation Security Infrastructure
Fees |
RIN 2110-AA02 |
Stage: Disposition of Comments |
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date
02/20/2002; Correction 02/25/2002; End of Comment Period 03/18/2002;
Extension of Comment Period 03/20/2002; End of Comment Period Extension
04/02/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would provide additional
guidance for completing Appendix A of the Interim Final Rule regarding the
Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee. That rule requires carriers to
provide information on their costs related to passenger and property
screening for 2000. This guidance would not impose any additional
requirements. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Publish a notice by : 01/19/2002
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/30/2001 |
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/31/2003 |
|
|
Publication Approved |
05/01/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
05/08/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of
Comments: None |
Transportation Security Administration |
110. |
Civil Aviation Security Rules |
Green | |
Popular Title: Transfer of functions from FAA to
TSA |
RIN 2110-AA03 |
Stage: Disposition of Comments |
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Date
02/22/2002; End of Comment Period 03/25/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking transfers the FAA's rules
governing civil aviation security to TSA. This rulemaking also amends
those rules to enhance security as required by recent legislation. This
rulemaking also requires additional qualifications, training, and testing
of individuals who screen persons and property that are carried in
passenger aircraft. It is intended to improve the quality of screening
conducted by aircraft operators and foreign air carriers. This rule is
being adopted to improve the qualifications of individuals performing
screening, and thereby to improve the level of security in air
transportation. This will help ensure a smooth transition of aviation
security from the FAA to TSA and avoid disruptions in air transportation
due to any shortage of qualified screeners. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule by : 02/17/2002
| |
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/2001 |
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
12/31/2002 |
|
|
Publication Approved |
02/01/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/08/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of
Comments: None |
Transportation Security Administration |
111. |
Security Programs for Aircraft with a Maximum Certificated
Takeoff Weight of 12,500 Pounds or More |
Green | |
Popular Title: 12,500 Pounds or More |
RIN 2110-AA04 |
Stage: Disposition of Comments |
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Date
02/22/2002; End of Comment Period 04/23/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would require that certain
aircraft operators using aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff
weigh of 12,500 pounds or more carry out security measures. This
rulemaking would require that certain aircraft operators conduct criminal
history records checks on their flightcrew members and restrict access to
the flight deck. These measures are necessary to comply with Congressional
mandates and to enhance security in air transportation. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
Legal Deadline: |
Final Rule by : 02/17/2002
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002 |
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/29/2002 |
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Publication Approved |
12/30/2002 |
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Publication Date |
01/08/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of
Comments: None |
Transportation Security Administration |
112. |
Private Charter Security Rules |
Green | |
Popular Title: Private Charter Security |
RIN 2110-AA05 |
Stage: Disposition of Comments |
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Publication Approved
06/10/2002; Publication Date 06/19/2002; End of Comment Period
7/19/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the rules
applying to private charter aircraft to increase the level of security
required in private charter operations. Aircraft operators using aircraft
with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 95,000 pounds or more,
except a government charter, will now be required to ensure that
passengers and their accessible property are screened before boarding.
Given the current security risks, the potential for damage these larger
aircraft can cause, and the need to protect areas that are designated as
sterile, TSA believes it is now appropriate to require these operators to
ensure that passengers and their accessible property are screened.
Individuals would be required to submit to screening prior to boarding a
private charter aircraft under this rule. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/22/2002 |
Dates for Disposition of Comments:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
11/29/2002 |
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Publication Approved |
12/31/2002 |
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Publication Date |
01/08/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Disposition of
Comments: None |
Transportation Security Administration |
113. |
Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Records Checks: Escorted
Access |
Red | |
Popular Title: Criminal History/Escorted Access |
RIN 2110-AA08 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the rules
applying to airports and aircraft operators that require fingerprint-based
criminal history records checks (CHRC) for certain individuals with access
to secured areas in airports. It would require individuals who regularly
have escorted access to secured areas to undergo CHRC and to wear an
individual badge. Also, it would amend the standards for "escorting" to
reduce the likelihood that persons under escort in secured areas could
threaten or endanger security. It would respond to a statutory mandate and
it would enhance aviation security. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/24/2002 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/09/2002 |
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07/09/2002 |
To OMB |
08/09/2002 |
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OMB Clearance |
11/12/2002 |
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Publication Date |
11/19/2002 |
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End of Comment Period |
01/20/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Awaiting development of additional
data
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
Transportation Security Administration |
114. |
Protection of Sensitive Security Information for All Modes of
Transportation |
Green | |
Popular Title: Information Protection for All
Modes |
RIN 2110-AA10 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the regulation
governing the protection of sensitive security information (SSI) to expand
the regulation's coverage to security information related to non-aviation
modes of transportation. The current regulation covers information
primarily related to aviation security. This rulemaking would make several
revisions to the regulation. In addition, in order to implement its new
statutory authority to protect sensitive security information in all modes
of transportation, TSA will amend the SSI regulation to specifically cover
information in all modes regulated by the Department of Transportation and
relevant entities in those modes that may create and receive SSI. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating
Administration Decision |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/13/2002 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
12/31/2002 |
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To OMB |
01/31/2003 |
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OMB Clearance |
04/30/2003 |
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Publication Date |
05/08/2003 |
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End of Comment Period |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
U.S. Coast Guard |
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U.S. Coast
Guard |
115. |
Discharge-Removal Equipment for Vessels Carrying Oil |
Green | |
Popular Title: Spill Equipment Requirements |
RIN 2115-AD66 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: ANPRM : Publication Date 8/30/91; End
of Comment Period 10/19/91. NPRM: Publication Date 9/29/92; Extended
Comment Period 10/26/92; End of Comment Period 11/16/92. Interim Final
Rule: Publication Date 12/22/1993; Correction 1/26/94; End of Comment
Period 2/22/94. |
Summary: This OPA 90 rulemaking would require vessels
carrying oil in bulk as cargo to carry discharge removal equipment,
install spill prevention coamings, and install emergency towing
arrangements. This rule also would require vessels to have a prearranged
capability to calculate damage stability in the event of a casualty. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/27/1990 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/31/2003 |
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To OMB |
05/06/2003 |
|
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OMB Clearance |
08/05/2003 |
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Publication Date |
05/30/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
116. |
Escort Vessels for Certain Oil Tankers |
Green | |
Popular Title: Tanker Escort |
RIN 2115-AE10 |
Stage: SNPRM |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/7/92; End of
Comment Period 9/8/92; Comment Period Reopened 3/26/93; Notice of Public
Hearings 4/29/93; Correction 5/19/93; End of 2nd Comment Period 6/24/93;
Notice of availability of Part 1 of study 1/10/94. Final Rule: Request for
Comments 8/19/94; Partial suspension crash stop criteria 11/1/94; Partial
suspension effective date 11/17/94; End of comment period 1/30/95; Notice
of availability of Part 2 study 2/1/95. |
Summary: This rulemaking requires escort vessels for
certain oil tankers transmitting Prince William Sound, Alaska, and Puget
Sound, Washington. It is mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA
90). The regulations will reduce the chances of a tanker running aground
or colliding as a result of loss of propulsion or steering control,
thereby potentially reducing the risk of an oil spill. On November 1,
1994, the crash-stop provision in 33 CFR 168.50(g)(2)was suspended and
comments requested. USCG now intends to publish an SNPRM to remove that
provision. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/19/1991 |
Dates for SNPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
01/15/2003 |
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To OMB |
02/18/2003 |
|
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OMB Clearance |
05/19/2003 |
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Publication Date |
06/02/2003 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
09/02/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for SNPRM:
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
117. |
Escort Vessels in Certain U.S. Waters |
Red | |
Popular Title: Escorts in U.S. Waters |
RIN 2115-AE56 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 4/27/93; End
of Comment Period 6/28/93; Request for Comments 12/21/94; End of Comment
Period 2/13/95. |
Summary: This rulemaking sought comment on where an
escort should be required for vessels navigating in the waters of the
United States (excluding Prince William Sound and Puget Sound) and which
vessels should be required to comply with an escort rule. This rule would
have addressed carriage of oil and hazardous substances (including PWS and
PS). |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Secretarial/Head of Operating
Administration Decision |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/28/1995 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
04/15/2002 |
01/22/2003 |
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Publication Approved |
04/29/2002 |
02/18/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
05/08/2002 |
02/25/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
| |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
118. |
Marine Transportation - Related Facility Response Plans, and
Response Equipment for Hazardous Substances |
Green | |
Popular Title: Haz Mat Fac. Response Plans |
RIN 2115-AE87 |
Stage: Interim Final Rule |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 5/3/96; End
of Comment Period 9/3/96. NPRM: Publication Date 3/31/2000; End of Comment
Period 6/21/00; End of Extended Comment Period 8/30/99. |
Summary: This rulemaking would require response plans
for any marine transportation-related (MTR) facility that, because of its
location, could reasonably be expected to cause substantial or significant
and substantial harm to the environment by discharging a hazardous
substance. These regulations are mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
(OPA90), which requires the President to issue regulations requiring the
preparation of hazardous substance response plans. NOTE: Related RIN
2115-AE88 (Vessel Response Plans). |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/27/1990 |
Dates for Interim Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
10/01/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
10/30/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
01/30/2004 |
|
|
Publication Date |
02/12/2004 |
|
|
End of Comment Period |
05/12/2004 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final
Rule: None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
119. |
Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substances |
Red | |
Popular Title: HazMat Vessel Response Plans |
RIN 2115-AE88 |
Stage: Interim Final Rule |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 5/3/1996; End
of Comment Period 9/3/1996. NPRM: Publication Date 03/22/1999; Comment
Period Extended 6/15/1999; End of Comment Period 6/21/1999; End of
Extended Comment Period 8/30/1999. |
Summary: This rulemaking would require response plans
for: (1) certain tank vessels operating on navigable waters of the United
States or (2) any marine transportation-related (MTR) facility that,
because of its location, could reasonably be expected to cause substantial
or significant and substantial harm to the environment by discharging a
hazardous substance. These regulations are mandated by the Oil Pollution
Act of 1990 (OPA90), which requires the President to issue regulations
requiring the preparation of hazardous substance response plans. NOTE: The
ANPRM for this rule included the related RIN 2115-AE87 (Facility Response
Plans). |
Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/18/1990 |
Dates for Interim Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
|
04/01/2003 |
|
To OMB |
|
05/06/2003 |
|
OMB Clearance |
|
08/06/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
10/31/2002 |
08/20/2003 |
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Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
| |
Federal Register Citation for Interim Final
Rule: None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
120. |
Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW) |
Green | |
Popular Title: '95 Amends to Internat'l Conv on
STCW |
RIN 2115-AF26 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: Notice of Meeting and Comment Period:
Publication Date 8/2/95; End of Comment Period 9/29/95. Notice of Inquiry:
Publication Date 11/13/95; End of Comment Period 1/12/96. NPRM:
Publication Date 3/26/96; Notice of Public Meetings 4/8/96; End of Comment
Period 7/24/96; Notice of Intent 2/4/97. Interim Rule: Publication Date
6/26/97; End of Comment Period 12/23/97; Correction 7/25/97; Correction
7/28/97. |
Summary: This rulemaking amended the current domestic
rules on licensing and documentation of personnel serving on U.S. seagoing
vessels. The Interim Rule implements the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978
(STCW), as amended in 1995. The Final Rule awaits evaluation of the
Interim Rule. STCW became fully effective for all personnel in August
2002, and we would like to gain experience under it before we issue a
Final Rule. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: International Agreement |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/1995 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
04/30/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
05/28/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
08/27/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
09/10/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
121. |
Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements; Vessel Response
Plans for Oil |
Green | |
Popular Title: Salvage and Equipment |
RIN 2115-AF60 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: Final Rule: Partial Suspension
2/12/98; Partial Suspension 1/17/01. NPRM: Publication Approved
04/26/2002; Publication Date 05/10/2002; End of Comment Period
8/8/2002. |
Summary: The Coast Guard suspended the effective
dates of portions of the vessel oil spill response plan final rule (61 FR
1052; 1/12/96, 2115-AD81) because of confusion and widespread
misunderstanding regarding the regulatory language. This action will
better define the terms "salvage expertise and equipment" and "vessel
firefighting capability" requirements. It will also reconsider the 24-hour
deployment requirements of the final rule. |
Effects:
|
Economically Significant Major Unfunded
Mandate Regulatory Flexibility Act
| |
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1997 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/31/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
04/30/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
07/30/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
08/15/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
122. |
Improvements to Marine Safety in Puget Sound-Area
Waters |
Red | |
Popular Title: Puget Sound |
RIN 2115-AF68 |
Stage: Withdrawal |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 12/24/1998;
End of Comment Period 5/24/99; Notice of Meeting 5/8/99. |
Summary: This rulemaking would consider potential
safety measures that the Coast Guard could take to improve marine safety
in Puget Sound-area waters. The potential measures include extended tug
escort requirements for certain vessels and a dedicated pre-positioned
rescue vessel. This project is being treated as a long term action so that
Coast Guard can focus on the new security rules. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/30/1998 |
Dates for Withdrawal :
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
06/03/2002 |
|
|
Publication Approved |
10/10/2002 |
|
|
Publication Date |
10/17/2002 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Other, higher priorities
| |
Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal :
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
123. |
Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise
Trade |
Green | |
Popular Title: Lease Financing for Vessels |
RIN 2115-AG08 |
Stage: Final Rule |
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 5/2/01; End of
Comment Period 7/2/01; Comment Period Extended 5/29/01; End of Extended
Comment Period 9/4/01; Comment Period Reopened 12/14/01; End of Reopened
Comment Period 1/28/02. SNPRM: Publication Date 08/09/2002; End of Comment
Period 10/08/2002. |
Summary: This rulemaking would amend the regulations
on the documentation of vessels engaged in the coastwise trade. This rule
would address statutory amendments eliminating certain barriers to seeking
financing by lease for U.S. flag vessels. |
Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/20/2000 |
Dates for Final Rule:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
03/06/2003 |
|
|
To OMB |
04/06/2003 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
07/06/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
07/20/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for Final Rule:
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
124. |
Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water
Discharged in U.S. Waters |
Green | |
Popular Title: Ballast Water Treatment |
RIN 2115-AG21 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 3/4/02; End
of Comment Period 6/3/02. |
Summary: Congress, in the Nonindigenous Aquatic
Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA), as amended by the
National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA), directed the Coast Guard to
issue regulations and guidelines for ballast water management. This
rulemaking would define a ballast water treatment goal and an interim
performance standard for all ballast water methods being considered for
use as an alternative to mid-ocean ballast water exchange. It is one of
several Coast Guard efforts related to the overall regulation of ballast
water management. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/21/2000 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/18/2004 |
12/30/2003 |
|
To OMB |
08/16/2004 |
02/05/2004 |
|
OMB Clearance |
11/16/2004 |
05/06/2004 |
|
Publication Date |
12/05/2004 |
05/20/2004 |
|
End of Comment Period |
03/18/2005 |
08/20/2004 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
125. |
Automatic Identification System Carriage Requirement |
Red | |
Popular Title: ID System Carriage |
RIN 2115-AG36 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage: None |
Summary: This rulemaking will implement an Automatic
Identification System (AIS) carriage requirement pursuant to The
International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). It will cover
SOLAS vessels and non-SOLAS vessels operating on designated waters (i.e.,
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas, coastal zones, inland waterways and
other major waterways). AIS automatically exchanges navigational and
positional information in ship-to-ship and ship-to shore-to ship modes.
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is a treaty, to which the U.S. is a
signatory. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: International Agreement |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/28/2002 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
07/01/2002 |
09/20/2002 |
09/18/2002 |
To OMB |
07/22/2002 |
10/29/2002 |
|
OMB Clearance |
10/22/2002 |
01/29/2003 |
|
Publication Date |
10/27/2002 |
02/05/2003 |
|
End of Comment Period |
01/27/2003 |
04/07/2003 |
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
Additional coordination necessary
| |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |
U.S. Coast
Guard |
126. |
Penalties for Non-Submission of Ballast Water Management
Reports |
Green | |
Popular Title: Ballast Water Penalties |
RIN 2115-AG50 |
Stage: NPRM |
Previous Stage:None |
Summary: This rulemaking would establish penalties
(as enunciated in NISA) for failure to submit Ballast Water Management
Reports, required under 33 CFR 151, Subpart D. It would also broaden the
class of vessels needing to submit reports, in order to gain better
understanding of how Ballast Water Management is working at preventing the
spread of aquatic invasive species. |
Effects:
|
Prompting action: Statute |
|
Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/01/2002 |
Dates for NPRM:
Milestone |
Originally Scheduled Date |
New Projected Date |
Actual Date |
To OST |
10/30/2002 |
|
10/07/2002 |
To OMB |
11/28/2002 |
|
|
OMB Clearance |
02/28/2003 |
|
|
Publication Date |
03/13/2003 |
|
| |
Explanation for any delay: |
N/A | |
Federal Register Citation for NPRM:
None |