s Rulemaking Management System - Congressional Interest Status Report

 Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings

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86. Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities

 

87. Domestic Passenger Manifest Information

 

88. Computer Reservations System Regulations

 

89. Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program

 

90. Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other Non-Profit Organizations

 

91. Extension of Computer Reservations Systems (CRS) Regulations

 



 

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86. 

Accessibility of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities

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Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels

RIN 2105-AB87

Stage: NPRM

Previous Stage: None

Abstract: The Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) final rule, published September 6, 1991, reserved portions of the rule concerning passenger vessels. The ADA covers passenger vessels, but issuing accessibility requirements for vessels involves complex issues unlike those affecting land transportation. This rulemaking would address these issues and propose feasible requirements to make passenger vessels accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. 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

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/26/1990

Dates for NPRM:

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Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
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Actual
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To OST

 

 

 

To OMB

 

 

 

OMB Clearance

 

 

 

Publication Date

 

 

 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None



Office of the Secretary

87. 

Domestic Passenger Manifest Information

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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 05/30/1997; End of Reopened Comment Period 06/20/1997.

Abstract: 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

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/1996

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



Office of the Secretary

88. 

Computer Reservations System Regulations

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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.

Abstract: 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 

11/15/2002 

End of Comment Period

 

08/19/2002 

01/14/2003 

End of Reply Comment Period

 

 

02/13/2003 

Publication Date for Extension of Comment Period

 

 

12/09/2002 

End of Extended Comment Period

 

 

03/16/2003 

End of Extended Reply Comment Period

 

 

05/15/2003 

Explanation for any delay:

Unanticipated impacts requiring further analysis

Federal Register Citation for NPRM: 67 FR 69365



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89. 

Aviation Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program

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Popular Title: Aviation Data

RIN 2105-AC71

Stage: Undetermined

Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/15/1998; End of Comment Period 09/14/1998; End of Reply Comment Period 10/13/1998.

Abstract: This rulemaking requested public comments from reporting carriers and aviation data users on the nature, scope, source, and means for collecting, processing, and distributing airline traffic, fare, and financial data. Specifically, it invited comments on whether existing airline traffic, fare, and financial data should be amended, supplemented, or replaced; whether selected forms and reports should be retained, modified, or eliminated; whether the Department should require all aviation data to be filed electronically; and how the aviation data system should be reengineered to enhance efficiency and to reduce costs for both the Department and the airline industry.

Effects:

 

Regulatory Flexibility Act

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

None

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998

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



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90. 

Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other Non-Profit Organizations

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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.

Abstract: 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:

 

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

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



Office of the Secretary

91. 

Extension of Computer Reservations Systems (CRS) Regulations

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Popular Title: CRS Sixth Extension

RIN 2105-AD24

Stage: Final Rule

Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 02/13/2003; End of Comment Period 02/28/2003.

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend DOT's rules governing airline computer reservations systems (CRS's) by changing the rules' expiration date from March 31, 2003, to January 31, 2004. If we do not revise the expiration date, the rules will terminate on March 31, 2003, before we complete our reexamination of the need for CRS regulations. We believe that the current rules should be maintained because they appear to be necessary for promoting airline competition and helping to ensure that consumers and their travel agents can obtain complete and accurate information on airline services. The Department has previously extended the rules from their original December 31, 1997, expiration date, most recently to March 31, 2003.

Effects:

 

None

Prompting action: None

Legal Deadline: 

Regulatory Sunset Date : 03/31/2003

Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/07/2003

Dates for Final Rule:

Milestone

Originally
Scheduled
Date

New
Projected
Date

Actual
Date

To OST

03/03/2003 

 

03/03/2002 

To OMB

03/21/2003 

 

03/20/2003 

OMB Clearance

03/25/2003 

 

03/25/2003 

Publication Date

03/28/2003 

 

03/31/2003 

Explanation for any delay:

N/A

Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None