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Table of Contents
Office of the Secretary
71. Accessibility
of Passenger Vessels to Individuals with Disabilities
72. Domestic
Passenger Manifest Information
73. Computer
Reservations System Regulations Comprehensive Review
74. Aviation
Data Requirements Review and Modernization Program
77. Protection
of Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
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71. |
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Popular Title: Accessibility-passenger vessels |
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RIN 2105-AB87 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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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. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/26/1990 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Domestic Passenger Manifest |
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RIN 2105-AC62 |
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Stage:
Undetermined |
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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. |
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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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/01/1996 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: CRS |
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RIN 2105-AC65 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 09/10/1997; End of Comment Period 11/10/1997.
Request for Comments: Publication Date 11/07/1997. Withdrawal: Publication
Date 02/03/1999. SNPRM: Publication Date 07/24/2000; End of Comment Period .
Notice: Publication Date 10/30/1997. NPRM: Publication Date 11/15/2002; End
of Comment Period 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; Extension of Comment Period 05/09/2003; End of
Extended Reply Comment Period 05/15/2003; Public Hearing/Extension of Comment
Period 05/22/2003; End of Extended Comment Period 06/09/2003. |
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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. This rule has a regulatory sunset date of
1/31/04. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/25/1997 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Aviation Data |
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RIN 2105-AC71 |
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Stage:
NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 07/15/1998; End of Comment Period 09/14/1998.
End of Reply Comment Period 10/13/1998. |
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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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 04/15/1998 |
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Dates for NPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Uniform Administrative Requirements |
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RIN 2105-AC83 |
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Stage:
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/16/2000; End of Comment
Period 05/15/2000. |
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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. The Department of
Transportation has written to urge OMB to expedite production of guidance on
this subject. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/01/1999 |
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Dates for Undetermined:
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Fitness |
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RIN 2105-AD25 |
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Stage:
ANPRM |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
In response to a report by the Inspector General of the Department of
Transportation, the Department is asking for comments on two issues relating
to air carrier continuing fitness determinations involving citizenship
issues. First, the Inspector General identified a list of criteria the
Department typically uses to determine actual control of an air carrier when
evaluating the citizenship of an air carrier during a continuing fitness
review. The Department is seeking comment on whether there are any other
factors or criteria the Department routinely considers in its evaluations
that should be added to this list. Second, the Department seeks comments on
the need for a regulatory change to the requirements of 14 CFR part 204
applicable to certificated and commuter air carriers proposing to undergo a
substantial change in operations, ownership, or management that may impact
their U.S. citizenship status. The Inspector General found that the
Department's informal process is not well-suited to complex, contentious, and
controversial cases involving citizenship determinations and suggested that
the Department allow greater transparency and public participation in such
matters, including public notice when such a review is initiated and
completed, as well as public access to information filed with the Department
during such reviews. There is no next stage at this point because OST is
currently reviewing filed comments. The Department is considering what, if
any, additional action to take in this rulemaking. |
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/13/2003 |
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Dates for ANPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 68 FR 44675 |
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Popular Title: SSI |
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RIN 2105-AD33 |
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Stage:
Interim Final Rule |
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Previous Stage:None |
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Abstract:
The rule would protect the confidentiality of SSI relating to maritime
security measures adopted by the Coast Guard under the Maritime
Transportation Security Act. The rule would prohibit unauthorized disclosures
and impose civil penalties for violations. Under the rule, the Transportation
Security Administration designates what information is SSI. This rulemaking
is delayed because TSA is revising their version. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 09/02/2002 |
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Dates for Interim Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |